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====== Apply to Become A Game Master ====== | ====== Apply to Become A Game Master ====== | ||
- | To become a Star Army [[:Game Master]], you need to start a role-play plot. | + | To become a Star Army [[game_master]] and apply for a forum, you need to start a role-play plot. Anyone can apply. |
- | Anyone can apply; here's how: | + | **Note: You do not need to be a GM to start or run a roleplaying thread.** |
===== Eligibility ===== | ===== Eligibility ===== | ||
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===== Posting Your Application ===== | ===== Posting Your Application ===== | ||
- | Make a post the **[[http:// | + | Make a post the **[[https:// |
Please include the following in your post: | Please include the following in your post: | ||
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=== Plot Formats === | === Plot Formats === | ||
- | A plot's format is the technical details on how the plot is actually played out. On Star Army, there are two main methods, forum-only | + | A plot's format is the technical details on how the plot is actually played out. On Star Army, there are two main methods, forum-only |
=== Recruiting Plan === | === Recruiting Plan === | ||
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=== Showing Previous Experience === | === Showing Previous Experience === | ||
- | Since [[:Game Master|Game Masters]] represent our site, we want to feel comfortable you have a good idea of what you're doing. It's okay to be a first-time Game Master. | + | Since [[game_master|Game Masters]] represent our site, we want to feel comfortable you have a good idea of what you're doing. |
Show us things like: | Show us things like: | ||
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* Recommendations from persons you previously roleplayed with | * Recommendations from persons you previously roleplayed with | ||
* Your roleplaying " | * Your roleplaying " | ||
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+ | It's okay to be a first-time Game Master. | ||
=== Your Free Time === | === Your Free Time === | ||
- | A Game Master that is never around is not very effective. If you want to run a plot, you'll need to have the free time available log on and make posts on a near constant | + | A Game Master that is never around is not very effective. If you want to run a plot, you'll need to have the free time available log on and make posts on a regular |
=== Other Items of Interest === | === Other Items of Interest === | ||
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* Why you chose Star Army over other RP sites | * Why you chose Star Army over other RP sites | ||
* Do you have art skills? | * Do you have art skills? | ||
- | * Do you have a military background? | + | * Do you have a military background? |
===== Application Processing ===== | ===== Application Processing ===== | ||
- | Administrator [[user: | + | Administrator [[user: |
===== Once You're Approved ===== | ===== Once You're Approved ===== | ||
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* Plot Forum Description Paragraph (and plot motto and banner image, if applicable) | * Plot Forum Description Paragraph (and plot motto and banner image, if applicable) | ||
* Plot Forum Suggested Moderators | * Plot Forum Suggested Moderators | ||
- | * Plot Usergroup Name | ||
- | * Plot Usergroup Description | ||
- | * Plot Usergroup Moderators | ||
* Is the plot public? Or 18+ (hidden)? | * Is the plot public? Or 18+ (hidden)? | ||
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===== Related Pages ===== | ===== Related Pages ===== | ||
- | * [[guide: | + | * [[game_master]] |
- | * [[guide: | + | * [[guide: |