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HOST-GSKEBECHET: Updating category link

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Updating category link

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	GameMasters are divided into four groups:		GameMasters are divided into four groups:

	:'''Events''' are those that work on the [[:Category: Pay ~~Events~~\|paid events]], [[:Category: Pay Quests\|quests]], and [[SimuCoin]] additions.		:'''Events''' are those that work on the [[:Category: Pay events\|paid events]], [[:Category: Pay Quests\|quests]], and [[SimuCoin]] additions.

	:'''Subscriptions''' are those that work on [[Prime]], [[Premium]], and [[Platinum]] interactions.		:'''Subscriptions''' are those that work on [[Prime]], [[Premium]], and [[Platinum]] interactions.

VANKRASN39: new section per http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Ebon%20Gate%20Festival/view/14087

2017-10-19T18:07:24Z

new section per http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Ebon%20Gate%20Festival/view/14087

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	The GM application pool definitely has a lot of good candidates. But some things to consider, if you're applying, are your in-game play time (under 60 hours a month typically is a Bad Thing [tm]), your warnings, your communication outside of the official game channels, your general demeanor and attitude on the forums, your grammar on your application, and your contributions as a player. I started off as a GameHost, and it took me years to get that. I was interviewed 3 times for a GM position over the course of 6 years before I got hired.		The GM application pool definitely has a lot of good candidates. But some things to consider, if you're applying, are your in-game play time (under 60 hours a month typically is a Bad Thing [tm]), your warnings, your communication outside of the official game channels, your general demeanor and attitude on the forums, your grammar on your application, and your contributions as a player. I started off as a GameHost, and it took me years to get that. I was interviewed 3 times for a GM position over the course of 6 years before I got hired.
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			== GM Compensation ==
			'''Posted by Wyrom (2017/10/18)
			<div {{prettydiv}}>
			GameMasters aren't volunteers. They are independent contractors that take on a project load. We separate project types by team. They have a time frame to complete projects, but they can do it on their own schedule and typically we offer extensions where we can. Events are very time sensitive and more demanding. We have a specific team that works on events. There isn't a lot of compensation, but we're pretty upfront with that from the get go. GMs who do more make more. We do something called profit sharing, commonly referred to as shares. GMs make a percent of the revenue that gets shared in a pool based on their contributions. We also have some benefits for GameMasters who still enjoy playing.</div>

	==Resources==		==Resources==
	*[[GemStone IV staff list]]		*[[GemStone IV staff list]]

VANKRASN39: update teams per http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Discussions%20with%20Simutronics/Staff%20Updates%20and%20Goals%20Discussion/view/523

2017-07-06T17:11:54Z

update teams per http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Discussions%20with%20Simutronics/Staff%20Updates%20and%20Goals%20Discussion/view/523

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	~~[[GameMaster]]s~~ (abbreviated GM or GMs) are independent contractors who work for [[Simutronics Corporation]], filling the roles of customer service representative and developer.		'''GameMasters''' (abbreviated GM or GMs) are independent contractors who work for [[Simutronics Corporation]], filling the roles of customer service representative and developer.

	GameMasters are almost exclusively former players who have "moved on" from playing [[GemStone]], though some continue to actively play their player-characters, to helping to develop the game and [[Elanthia]] as a whole further.		GameMasters are almost exclusively former players who have "moved on" from playing [[GemStone]], though some continue to actively play their player-characters, to helping to develop the game and [[Elanthia]] as a whole further.

	GameMasters are divided into ~~two~~ ~~categories~~:		GameMasters are divided into four groups:

			:'''Events''' are those that work on the [[:Category: Pay Events\|paid events]], [[:Category: Pay Quests\|quests]], and [[SimuCoin]] additions.
	A '''Customer Experience''' (CE) GM handles most customer interaction. This interaction ranges from answering questions about technical issues and basic gameplay, to running merchant events and major invasions or storylines. Some Customer Experience GMs also work with Weddings, monitor the public message boards, perform liaison duties between the players and the Development team, and handle all types of player concerns and feedback.

			:'''Subscriptions''' are those that work on [[Prime]], [[Premium]], and [[Platinum]] interactions.
	A '''Development Team''' (Dev) GM does not generally work directly with customers, choosing to focus mainly on creation and system coding. They are the designers of the game, and participate not only in the implementation and development of ideas, but also in the physical creation of them. This can be something as simple as the simple addition of a new verb to something as complicated as a massive change in the core game mechanics.

			:'''Admin and Support''' work on [[QC]], training, and the [[GameHost]] Program.

			:'''Development''' works on the [[:Category:Combat Mechanics\|combat]] and [[:Category: Magic\|magic]] systems in the game, as well as overseeing all [[:Category: Mechanics\|mechanical coding]].

	Most GameMasters have a strange sense of humour. While this is not precisely a job requirement, it certainly helps.		Most GameMasters have a strange sense of humour. While this is not precisely a job requirement, it certainly helps.

VANKRASN39: copy over play.net next, link to GM app

2017-03-15T15:26:41Z

copy over play.net next, link to GM app

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	[[GameMaster]]s (abbreviated GM or GMs) are ~~independant~~ contractors who work for [[Simutronics Corporation]], filling the roles of customer service ~~representitive~~ and developer.		[[GameMaster]]s (abbreviated GM or GMs) are independent contractors who work for [[Simutronics Corporation]], filling the roles of customer service representative and developer.

	GameMasters are almost exclusively former players who have "moved on" from playing [[GemStone]], though some continue to actively play their player-characters, to helping to develop the game and [[Elanthia]] as a whole further.		GameMasters are almost exclusively former players who have "moved on" from playing [[GemStone]], though some continue to actively play their player-characters, to helping to develop the game and [[Elanthia]] as a whole further.

			GameMasters are divided into two categories:
	GameMasters are divided into two categories: [[Customer Experience]] and [[Development]]. CE GMs are directly involved with the customers--be it running a merchant, or taking control of a creature to do something outside of normal behavior, or answering a request for help--while Dev GMs are more in the nuts and bolts of the game.

			A '''Customer Experience''' (CE) GM handles most customer interaction. This interaction ranges from answering questions about technical issues and basic gameplay, to running merchant events and major invasions or storylines. Some Customer Experience GMs also work with Weddings, monitor the public message boards, perform liaison duties between the players and the Development team, and handle all types of player concerns and feedback.

			A '''Development Team''' (Dev) GM does not generally work directly with customers, choosing to focus mainly on creation and system coding. They are the designers of the game, and participate not only in the implementation and development of ideas, but also in the physical creation of them. This can be something as simple as the simple addition of a new verb to something as complicated as a massive change in the core game mechanics.

	Most GameMasters have a strange sense of humour. While this is not precisely a job requirement, it certainly helps.		Most GameMasters have a strange sense of humour. While this is not precisely a job requirement, it certainly helps.

			==GameMaster Policy==
⚫	;Wyrom on what it takes to be a GameMaster (2014/8/17):
			GameMasters are frequently on-duty to answer any calls for assistance which may arise. All players are encouraged to type{{boldmono\| [[ASSIST]] }}(or click on the "Assistance" button) if they are having a problem with game mechanics, which will notify any on-duty GameMasters that you have a question. GameMasters are not permitted, however, to give solutions to puzzles, supply inventory to the player, or divulge certain details which the player is supposed to discover for himself or herself. For example, a GameMaster could examine a locked chest to see if it was constructed properly, but would not typically be allowed to tell you its exact difficulty level, or what number you would have to roll in order to be able to open it.

			GameMasters are not permitted to make personalized items for players, unless a special merchant event is in progress. GameMasters are forbidden to show any type of favoritism towards one player or another.

			VERY IMPORTANT: Keep in mind that although GameMasters serve as Customer Service representatives, their main responsibility is to preserve the integrity of the game's rules and balance, and in situations where customer service may conflict with preserving the integrity of the game, the GameMaster is required to put the rules first.

			==What it Takes==
		⚫	'''Wyrom on what it takes to be a GameMaster (2014/8/17):
	<div {{prettydiv}}>		<div {{prettydiv}}>
	I'd also like to point out that I'm an offsite staff member. We're pretty much volunteers, but we are considered independent contractors. There is some compensation for our time, but in no way is it a livable wage. Years and years ago, there was the quote that it's simply "beer and pizza money." Now depending on the type of beer you drink or pizza you eat, it might be beer OR pizza money. We all do this because we care about the game. I choose to spend my free time here, but make no mistake, my home life does have to come first. I just happen to have a lot of free time.		I'd also like to point out that I'm an offsite staff member. We're pretty much volunteers, but we are considered independent contractors. There is some compensation for our time, but in no way is it a livable wage. Years and years ago, there was the quote that it's simply "beer and pizza money." Now depending on the type of beer you drink or pizza you eat, it might be beer OR pizza money. We all do this because we care about the game. I choose to spend my free time here, but make no mistake, my home life does have to come first. I just happen to have a lot of free time.
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	==Resources==		==Resources==
	*[[~~Gemstone~~ IV staff list]]		*[[GemStone IV staff list]]
	*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Discussions%20with%20Simutronics/Staff%20Updates%20and%20Goals%20Discussion/view Staff Updates and Goals Discussion Officials folder]		*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Discussions%20with%20Simutronics/Staff%20Updates%20and%20Goals%20Discussion/view Staff Updates and Goals Discussion Officials folder]
	*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Discussions%20with%20Simutronics/Help%20Wanted:%20GemStone%20Staff%20Teams/view Help Wanted Officials folder]		*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Discussions%20with%20Simutronics/Help%20Wanted:%20GemStone%20Staff%20Teams/view Help Wanted Officials folder]
			*[http://www.play.net/gs4/apply/gmapps/ Apply to be a GM]
	[[Category:New Player]]		[[Category:New Player]]
	[[category:GameMasters\| ]]		[[category:GameMasters\| ]]

VANKRASN39: /* See Also */ add officials links

2016-01-30T16:56:05Z

VANKRASN39: change category

2015-01-25T20:11:55Z

change category

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	*[[Gemstone IV staff list]]		*[[Gemstone IV staff list]]

	[[Category:~~Basic~~ ~~Mechanics~~]]		[[Category:New Player]]
	[[category:GameMasters\| ]]		[[category:GameMasters\| ]]

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2015-01-11T22:19:34Z

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	[[Category:Basic Mechanics]]		[[Category:Basic Mechanics]]
			[[category:GameMasters\| ]]

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2014-12-31T17:45:18Z

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VANKRASN39: added Wyrom's take

2014-08-17T17:45:36Z

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	Most GameMasters have a strange sense of humour. While this is not precisely a job requirement, it certainly helps.		Most GameMasters have a strange sense of humour. While this is not precisely a job requirement, it certainly helps.

			;Wyrom on what it takes to be a GameMaster (2014/8/17):
			<div {{prettydiv}}>
			I'd also like to point out that I'm an offsite staff member. We're pretty much volunteers, but we are considered independent contractors. There is some compensation for our time, but in no way is it a livable wage. Years and years ago, there was the quote that it's simply "beer and pizza money." Now depending on the type of beer you drink or pizza you eat, it might be beer OR pizza money. We all do this because we care about the game. I choose to spend my free time here, but make no mistake, my home life does have to come first. I just happen to have a lot of free time.

			The GM application pool definitely has a lot of good candidates. But some things to consider, if you're applying, are your in-game play time (under 60 hours a month typically is a Bad Thing [tm]), your warnings, your communication outside of the official game channels, your general demeanor and attitude on the forums, your grammar on your application, and your contributions as a player. I started off as a GameHost, and it took me years to get that. I was interviewed 3 times for a GM position over the course of 6 years before I got hired.
			</div>
	==See Also==		==See Also==
	*[[Gemstone IV staff list]]		*[[Gemstone IV staff list]]

MILQUETOAST at 12:28, 2 August 2009

2009-08-02T12:28:48Z

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	Most GameMasters have a strange sense of humour. While this is not precisely a job requirement, it certainly helps.		Most GameMasters have a strange sense of humour. While this is not precisely a job requirement, it certainly helps.

			==See Also==
			*[[Gemstone IV staff list]]

			[[Category:Basic Mechanics]]

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	The GM application pool definitely has a lot of good candidates. But some things to consider, if you're applying, are your in-game play time (under 60 hours a month typically is a Bad Thing [tm]), your warnings, your communication outside of the official game channels, your general demeanor and attitude on the forums, your grammar on your application, and your contributions as a player. I started off as a GameHost, and it took me years to get that. I was interviewed 3 times for a GM position over the course of 6 years before I got hired.		The GM application pool definitely has a lot of good candidates. But some things to consider, if you're applying, are your in-game play time (under 60 hours a month typically is a Bad Thing [tm]), your warnings, your communication outside of the official game channels, your general demeanor and attitude on the forums, your grammar on your application, and your contributions as a player. I started off as a GameHost, and it took me years to get that. I was interviewed 3 times for a GM position over the course of 6 years before I got hired.
	</div>		</div>
	==~~See Also~~==		==Resources==
	*[[Gemstone IV staff list]]		*[[Gemstone IV staff list]]
			*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Discussions%20with%20Simutronics/Staff%20Updates%20and%20Goals%20Discussion/view Staff Updates and Goals Discussion Officials folder]

			*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Discussions%20with%20Simutronics/Help%20Wanted:%20GemStone%20Staff%20Teams/view Help Wanted Officials folder]
	[[Category:New Player]]		[[Category:New Player]]
	[[category:GameMasters\| ]]		[[category:GameMasters\| ]]