03-28-2008, 08:14 AM
While I'm sure this has been discussed in private with others, I felt this is a topic that needed to be talked about here. This is not an attempt to rile up Out of Character Drama, or an excuse to point fingers. It's an attempt to talk about improvement, or at least to add something to make players want to keep logging on.
I'll be honest and not beat around the bush: I believe that the level of Game Master interaction and players could be improved. I'm not saying that the Game Masters already don't do a great deal of work for the server, but these are not Live servers. We have an opportunity here to shape and mold the environment of Azeroth so that players might find things to do with other players, instead of looking for it in LookingForGroup. Not that they shouldn't be doing that, but when you ask a few times and get no response... it's a bit disheartening. People usually log off after receiving such silence, because people will be people.
I am aware that the GMs are busy. Very busy. Absurdly busy. At least that is what I am lead to believe, correct me if I'm wrong. We all have real lives and they are not an exception. So this brings a question to mind: Why are there not more to fulfill this idea that I bring about? Well... It's a good question!
One reason is trust. Simply put: There aren't many people on the server who have the responsibility or the maturity to handle such a position of power. If there were ever an application to apply to be a GM, I'm almost certain that a majority would sign up in a heartbeat. I'm sure that's not what Kretol or Grakor want, or wish to put up with. It's also the reason why I'm sure Reetha was selected without revealing who Reetha was.
But I don't believe that acquiring another GM simply to enforce rules and watch over those is productive management. A simple way to eliminate the need for such a role is to give all GMs that role. And if they already do, then why the need for one simply to do what all others already do? I think I'm getting a bit off topic...
We need more Game Masters to interact with the player population. I'm aware we currently only have four... and that Kretol is always busy maintaining the server, and that Grakor is... well, Grakor is Grakor. I respect him because of what he deals with all the time in Kretol's stead. If we do not have enough Game Masters then we should want to acquire more... From where isn't my decision. I just submit that if we have more interaction with Game Masters and Players, it will keep people on longer than they otherwise would be.
In Short: Game Masters should (In my opinion) act more like Dungeon Masters. We need more Game Masters. As the title of the forum section holds... This is only a suggestion. Take it how you will, and I look forward to the replies.
With Respect,
Andre/Gyntaru/Demoraksha
I'll be honest and not beat around the bush: I believe that the level of Game Master interaction and players could be improved. I'm not saying that the Game Masters already don't do a great deal of work for the server, but these are not Live servers. We have an opportunity here to shape and mold the environment of Azeroth so that players might find things to do with other players, instead of looking for it in LookingForGroup. Not that they shouldn't be doing that, but when you ask a few times and get no response... it's a bit disheartening. People usually log off after receiving such silence, because people will be people.
I am aware that the GMs are busy. Very busy. Absurdly busy. At least that is what I am lead to believe, correct me if I'm wrong. We all have real lives and they are not an exception. So this brings a question to mind: Why are there not more to fulfill this idea that I bring about? Well... It's a good question!
One reason is trust. Simply put: There aren't many people on the server who have the responsibility or the maturity to handle such a position of power. If there were ever an application to apply to be a GM, I'm almost certain that a majority would sign up in a heartbeat. I'm sure that's not what Kretol or Grakor want, or wish to put up with. It's also the reason why I'm sure Reetha was selected without revealing who Reetha was.
But I don't believe that acquiring another GM simply to enforce rules and watch over those is productive management. A simple way to eliminate the need for such a role is to give all GMs that role. And if they already do, then why the need for one simply to do what all others already do? I think I'm getting a bit off topic...
We need more Game Masters to interact with the player population. I'm aware we currently only have four... and that Kretol is always busy maintaining the server, and that Grakor is... well, Grakor is Grakor. I respect him because of what he deals with all the time in Kretol's stead. If we do not have enough Game Masters then we should want to acquire more... From where isn't my decision. I just submit that if we have more interaction with Game Masters and Players, it will keep people on longer than they otherwise would be.
In Short: Game Masters should (In my opinion) act more like Dungeon Masters. We need more Game Masters. As the title of the forum section holds... This is only a suggestion. Take it how you will, and I look forward to the replies.
With Respect,
Andre/Gyntaru/Demoraksha
"My companions' feelings have been etched onto my body.
I'll change this eternal darkness to light!
Heaven and Earth...
One body, one soul!
Chouginga, Gurren-Lagann!
I'll show you...
The power of mankind!"
I'll change this eternal darkness to light!
Heaven and Earth...
One body, one soul!
Chouginga, Gurren-Lagann!
I'll show you...
The power of mankind!"