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 ====== Apply to Become A Game Master ====== ====== Apply to Become A Game Master ======
-To become a Star Army [[:Game Master]] and apply for a forum, you need to start a role-play plot. Anyone can apply.+To become a Star Army [[game_master]] and apply for a forum, you need to start a role-play plot. Anyone can apply.
  
 **Note: You do not need to be a GM to start or run a roleplaying thread.** **Note: You do not need to be a GM to start or run a roleplaying thread.**
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 ===== Posting Your Application ===== ===== Posting Your Application =====
-Make a post the **[[http://stararmy.com/roleplay/viewforum.php?f=2|Roleplay and Setting Discussion]]** forum.+Make a post the **[[https://stararmy.com/roleplay-forum/forums/ooc-planning-looking-for-rp.28/|OOC Planning & Looking for RP]]** forum.
  
 Please include the following in your post: Please include the following in your post:
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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 "resume" with your history, etc.   * Your roleplaying "resume" with your history, etc.
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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 basis. We want to know if you'll be able to dedicate the time and effort needed to keep your plot running.+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 basis. We want to know if you'll be able to dedicate the time and effort needed to keep your plot running.
  
 === 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? (just wondering, it may be helpful for running military RPs)
  
 ===== Application Processing ===== ===== Application Processing =====
-Administrator [[user:Wes]] will consider and evaluate your application and respond. Consideration comes from the items above, your history on Star Army (including forum warnings, post count, and join date), internet background searches, and feedback from other players and GMs. You may be asked for additional details if your original post wasn't comprehensive enough.+Administrator [[user:Wes]] will consider and evaluate your application and respond. Consideration comes from the items above, your history on Star Army (including forum warnings, post count, and join date), and feedback from other players and GMs. You may be asked for additional details if your original post wasn't comprehensive enough.
  
 ===== 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 =====
-  * [[:game_master]] +  * [[game_master]] 
-  * [[guide:designing_your_home_base_starship]]+  * [[guide:old_articles:designing_your_home_base_starship]]

guide/apply_to_become_a_game_master.txt · Last modified: 2023/12/20 18:20 (external edit)

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