FC Ranks

Free Company Ranks

Queso is an ever-growing community that is always looking for members to rise above challenges and demonstrate that they can be a pillar of the community. We do not promote through favoritism — we promote through community engagement, helpfulness, and participation in chats/daily events. By being active and helping those around you, you will rise amongst the ranks naturally.

🧀 Rank Structure
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Charcuterie

Owner / Leadership

Owner of the Free Company — this role belongs to Flex God. This role takes into consideration the health of the Free Company over any decisions and seeks guidance from the Fancy Blend and Cheese Wizzes roles.

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Fancy Blend

Senior Admin

This rank only belongs to Candied Apple, due to the elevated permissions entitled with this role. Fancy Blend can do everything a Cheese Wizzes member can, and can also edit the house design and redo any furnishings.

  • All Cheese Wizzes permissions
  • Housing design + furnishings access
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Cheese Wizzes

Moderation Team

Your local moderation team. Cheese Wizzes helps ensure that corrective action is taken when needed, and that everyone feels like they have a safe space to play in. This rank is held to a higher standard than other members.

  • Moderation responsibilities + conflict resolution
  • Higher standard of conduct and leadership
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Master Muenster

Moderator Track / Highly Trusted

Bestowed to those potentially transitioning to a moderator role, or who are highly trusted and on track to make moderation. Expected to take on moderator duties from time to time to show aptitude in high-pressure situations.

  • Access to FC chest: Page 4
  • Occasional moderator duty coverage / support
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Gunny Gouda

Events + Growth Track

You’re interested in becoming a part of the future of Queso and are seeking out avenues to spur the Free Company’s growth. You are trusted to run events and have potential to become a Moderator over time.

  • Full access to the workshop
  • Can edit the Free Company short message
  • Expected to uphold moderation team standards
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Sharp Cheddar

Tenured Veteran

You’ve become a tenured veteran and are seen as part of the pillars of the active community. Many long-term players stay here if they do not seek future leadership positions.

  • Slightly elevated permissions over Corporal Curd
  • Can use company credits (with moderation discretion)
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Sergeant Swiss

Trusted Regular

A trusted regular who is consistently active and helpful. Often a stepping stone toward Sharp Cheddar and beyond.

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Kraft Specialty

Omni Crafter (Needs-based)

A rare role given to designated omni crafters vetted by the Moderation team to have full access to the FC chest. By accepting this role, you’re expected to help with gearset requests submitted in Discord. This is not part of the natural hierarchy.

  • Full access to Free Company chest
  • Discord gearset request support expectations
  • Outside chest: permissions comparable to Corporal Curd
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Corporal Curd

Established Member

You’ve been with Queso for several months and have shown strong familiarity with fellow members by chatting and/or helping peers. The Moderation team has recognized you as a longer-standing member.

  • Can manage Free Company applications
  • Can help with FC buffs
  • Can create new projects in the company workshop
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Lance Limburger

Rising Member

Your activity is getting noticed and you’re starting to gain more natural permissions within the FC.

  • Access to FC chest: Page 5 (community donations)
  • Can assist with purchasing/using FC buffs
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Pvt Pepperjack

Growing Member

The slightly-more tenured version of Babybel — you’ve been around for a few months. You’re getting noticed more and learning the ins and outs of the guild and what we stand for.

  • No additional permissions (rank differentiation + recognition)
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Babybel

Entry Rank

The entry-level rank to Queso — a new beginning! Keeping positive and chatty will naturally gear your progression to Pvt Pepperjack. Typically, the only thing that holds people back from promotion within 1–2 months is lack of activity.