OOC Profiles & GM'ing

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OOC Profiles & GM'ing OOC PROFILES Every player who joins Corinthean Dawn will have profiles dedicated to each character, and each of those profiles will be unique. There is an optional profile type called the OOC profile. This profile is used, exclusively, by those who want to participate as a GM, but specifically when one of their characters is not present. If you do not intend to GM without your character present in a thread, then do not worry about creating an OOC profile. When you do create one, there are some basic things to keep in mind: » The profile's name should match your Discord ID » You do not use a face claim, but the profile should have at least a generic avatar and hover image. Do not use the art of one of your characters or another character. » Your OOC profile should be included in your activity checks so that it doesn't get deleted. » An OOC profile can never use another character, yours included. They can only utilize NPCs that they have permission to use. » An OOC profile is not to be used for anything else aside from posting in threads as the GM. » An OOC profile may be acting as a GM, but they are not a Story Mod, so they do not have the same authorization, and have no authority. PARTICIPATING AS A GM WHAT YOU CAN DO While using your OOC profile, you are a GM. However, you are rather limited in what you can do. The scope and impact of every thread you lead is excepted to be very low impact, with one exception: developments. Your normal threads should be open-and-shut. They have no lasting consequences for anyone else or anything else, and generally do not impact the greater story. Because they are so simple and have such limited influence, these threads do not require any prior authorization and can be run at your discretion. The exception, developments, is where things change. These are threads, series of threads, and greater story arcs, that have been authorized by administration or story mods, and as such, are able to have exceptional influence on the story of Corinthean Dawn. Thus, to have a greater scope than your unauthorized threads, you must merely head over to the developments section and get approval. CONDUCT AS A GM Being a GM is a big responsibility. The other players in your threads are looking to you to provide them with fun and give them opportunities to shine. Therefore, it is imperative to keep in mind that once you step into the role of GM you are no longer the protagonist. You are the director, and the players are the stars. Set the stage, give them the script, and help everyone enjoy themselves. Remember, you don't have the ability to kill players without their permission! Make sure you set limits for yourself, too. You don't want to bite off more than you can chew or set unreasonable expectations. You should try to keep a regular schedule and encourage your players to keep posting on time.