Quest Giver Positions

[Grakor456]

Funny, my first blog post won't be about me at all.

So, it's an idea that we've kicked around a few times, particularly given the release, and success, of the Forum Helper position. Much like that position, there was an idea for players to apply and become a rank with additional responsibilities. In this case, however, the responsibilities would be in-game and would focus on RP rather than the work going on behind the scenes.

Quest Givers (a tentative name for the moment) would be players that focus on running events and puppeting NPCs. They'd have a few GM powers in-game available to them, but only very limited ones: NPC manipulation, possibly the ability to temporarily spawn NPCs, that's about it. This, however, would be enough to enrich RP on the server, if players wish to do so.

Much like Forum Helpers, this position would require an application to be filled. We'd have a limited number of them, and we'd be watching to ensure they don't go too crazy with the powers given to them (and avoid, as much as possible, giving them powers that could permanently screw up areas or the server.)

That's the basic idea, anyway. Thoughts?

[FlyingSquirrel]

Well, I'd definitely apply when I get the time to be in-game all. Might lessen the load that I put on Kril to help with my Spontaneous events.

[Cressy]

I think I was the one who talked to you about this. I support you. Too many times have I tried running events only to get screwed because gms were busy or forgot. Either way, I would apply.

[ImagenAshyun]

I support this idea as a player who is the type of person to start RPs rather than wait around for them to happen. However, it's a big responsibility that I don't think everyone can be up to, and it's prone to abuse as spawning and puppeting NPCs goes, especially if it allows the Quest Givers to puppet lore characters. But... this is where trust comes in from the COTH staff. We'll see how it goes .

ADDED: Would this position allow phasing too?

[Kaghuros]

Shouldn't Content GMs be doing this already? I thought the neon green position was supposed to exist in order to create a somewhat steady stream of events and content for the server, similar to what you suggest here.

[ThePharaoh]

Shouldn't Content GMs be doing this already? I thought the neon green position was supposed to exist in order to create a somewhat steady stream of events and content for the server, similar to what you suggest here.

^ This. But I'd apply still.

[Cressy]

There is what content GMs should be doing and what they actually do. You should know this, silly!

[Kaghuros]

There is what content GMs should be doing and what they actually do. You should know this, silly!

Haha, I know very well. But that's why I transformed into a blue. If quest giver becomes like forum helper but with ingame powers, we wouldn't need content GMs except to construct custom zones. So basically, we wouldn't need content GMs.

[Aerikan]

I might apply for that!

[Kirabo]

I believe this is a very witty idea. It'd grant more interaction with the server and player-base, which can only end in good terms, not bad. I've myself dreamed of such position, although I doubt I'll go ahead and try to achieve it now. It would be fun, however, to interact with those who usually have no intelligent being behind their back, guiding their every step.

Yes. I would sign up, definitely.

[Psychyn]

I'd apply for this, always loved those little NPC interactions (Despite they are very rare on CotH). Perhaps not much for event hosting, but random interactions on NPC's that always stand in an area but always get ignored.

I would love this really.

Edit ; .

. I've myself dreamed of such position

I know that feeling. If I was a content GM, I'd most likely solely focus on this and profiles. Just random interactions to spark up your RP and create more immersion with the world. One day nothing might happen, the next you perhaps got a beggar harassing you for gold. A random person buying you a drink for a laugh.. Who knows what could happen. Small events on their own, but damn fun.

[aroes]

[Uthaniel]

...So what if a forum helper wants that position? >_>

[Delta]

...So what if a forum helper wants that position? >_>

...Wouldn't a forum helper who did this essentially become a mini Content GM?

[Dascki]

I support thee, Grak. I've always been hesitant on the running of events because of the very reason that I have trouble getting people when there is no GM interaction.

~D