OnceRO Looking for Game Masters!

[OnceRO]

OnceRO is a determined mid-rate server that strives to stay long term and successful.
We hope to find active and helpful GMs to be a part of our team. As we've mentioned
we hope to provide balanced gameplay but to also support all types of players, veteran or newbies.

Website: www.once-ro.com
Forum: www.once-ro.com/forums

[ Available Positions ]
(2) Support / Police GM
(2) Event GM

[ Requirements ]
Completed GM Staff Application
Commitment to being active in-game and on forums
FLUENT in English, mastery of second language is favorable
General knowledge of Ragnarok Online/events.
Must be professional, friendly, reliable, patient, and a wonderful team player. 

[ Appilication Form ]
Fill in the application form and send it to [email protected]

If you have one, what is your main character name? *
Which Position are you applying for?*
What is your full name? *
Where do you live? *
What languages do you speak? *
How long have you been playing Ragnarok Online? *
What other commitments or priorities do you have currently? *
What other servers have you played on? *
What are your GM experiences? *
Why are you applying to be a GM here at OnceRO? *
What sort of events can you do? ( For Event GMs ) *
What sort of events would you like to see more of?  ( For Event GMs )*

[Lovelace]

[GM] Resume

Real name: Kim
Date of Birth: 05/02/1994
Gender: Female
Location: England, UK
Time Zone: GMT +0
Languages spoken fluently: English, German
Times Available: Very flexible (Time zone: England, UK)

What do I believe are the primary responsibilities of being a GM?

I believe that the first primary responsibility of A GM is to keep the serenity within the server. Whether this includes during events, public chat or the forums, a GM should classify how to control an unsettled situation and won't walk away while two baby novices are in a discussion containing foul language about whose cute pixel chick is whos'. A GM is always neutral; an important feature is that they never just see one aspect of a dispute until they hear both sides; that's the only time they can conclude what is best for the circumstances. Moreover, I believe the primary responsibility of a GM is to hold good knowledge about the server i.e. - game mechanics, character classes, skills, upcoming updates, items and NPCs, to do this it's easier to have awareness of technical issues, how to run events smoothly, eathena, marketing and reasonable disciplinary acts. A significant characteristic of a GM, for me, is to be willing to learn, yet admitting mistakes and knowing what to do to surpass in the future. Everyone is familiar with the standard "motto" of "none biased, be active, be helpful, and be decisive on good choices." It's more of a difficulty on how to do it. GMs join a server to enjoy their time there too as they (or most of them) aren't paid workers. It's fine, be online and active then what? Bot/Macro check and the usual job aside, GMs ought to essentially socialize with the community, just talk and bond. Some disagree that GMs making friends is a negative thing as now they have conflicts of interest and will result in being biased, but it makes the GMs human instead of some behind the scene robots.

What do I believe I can contribute to the staff that most other applicants cannot or will not?

Truthfully, I don't think I'd stand out above the majority of participants. Although I do know I am really willing to help. I'm not in this to be like "Yay I'm a GM" *strut strut.* I'm in it for more than that. I want to be able to contribute to this server to a great extent. I have good knowledge as a normal player about people's opinions on what there's a lack of and too much of. Aside from that, quite honestly, the qualities I believe I hold to be a good GM, is kindness, professionalism, knowledge and patience. It definitely is a plus when definite in-game GMs have awareness of what they're doing universally, but let's be sincere, 5/10 GMs out there aren't going to have a clue about actual scripting when they're hired, and if they do, it's slight to nothing. All in all, I believe the qualities of a GM would consist of, but not limit to:
Professionalism – I know the appropriate times to be professional about a certain situation and not joke around.
Knowledge – If I didn't know much about the field I've been hired to specialize in, I really... shouldn't be on a staff.
Creativeness - Being able to brainstorm for more ideas that will keep the community occupied, I can range from simple things such as unsystematic chatting or creating new events.

Therefore, I would value these traits as something I would offer when being a GM.

What do you hope to gain from being a GM?
By being a GM, I hope to encounter more awareness about the community. I hope I acquire experience of what it's like to work behind the scenes of it all, since being part of the choices that I contribute towards the changes that are going to be made, make me feel like I'm helping the server become an enhanced place. Last but not least, I hope to gain advanced leadership skills which will contribute towards a better GM experience. I hope that you consider my application and thank you for this opportunity!

Please don't hesitate to ask any questions or send me a message.

[AraDandy]

Hey All

OnceRO GM Team has updated their GM Recruitment Process. Please go here to apply: http://www.once-ro.com/forums/index.php?/topic/3150-open-gm-recruitment/

Thank you! -OnceRO GM Team