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__NOTOC__{{disclaimer}}==What are Game MastersOverview==

==Who are Game Masters==The original GMs were chosen from the initial player-base by the founding developers. Since then that tradition has continued with new GMs being selected by the Head GM Game Master and the current team. This means that all GMs are players just like youus! Typically a GM is someone that has long term game experience, has shown a willingness to help and contribute to the community, and may have spent time as a CA (formerly known as CM)one of the many other volunteer roles.

Please refer to the forum post [http://forum.wurmonline.com/index.php?/topic/4976-gmwurm-ca-fm-team-liststaff// Team List] for the current list of GM's

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== Types of GMs Roles ===== Game Masters ===* Head Game Master - The boss; the head of all game staff.* Assistant Head Game Master - Assistants to the Head Game Master, overseeing the various game and moderation teams.* Arch GM (ImplementorArchangel) - In charge A game master with additional abilities that not are required for the majority of all moderation staff (GMssituations. Can create new items, CMsmanipulate terrain, and CAsmodify player characteristics.* Game Master (Demigod)- Handles escalated support tickets. They collect information, assist with bug resolution if possible in game, and handles any complaints players may have regarding staffenforce game rules. They do not assist with normal game situations.

=== Support roles ===* GM (Demigod) Lead Chat Moderator - Handle support ticketsManages the team of Community Assistants and Chat Moderators. They collect information* Lead Forum Moderator - Manages all forum and board moderators, assist with bug resolution if possible in game, and enforce game rules. They do not assist with normal game situationsemploys an Assistant Lead Forum Moderator.

* Arch GM (Archangel) - A GM with additional abilities that not are required for the majority of situations. Can create new items, manipulate terrain, and modify player characteristics. ==== Support roles ==Authenticity== * Lead GM - These GMs handle various additional tasks delegated Many staff characters are immune to them by the Head GM.  * Lead CM - Lead Chat Moderator. Manages all CA's/ignore command and may bear different colour player ourline, CM's, and handles text in chat moderation complaints. * Lead FM - Lead Forum Moderator. Manages all board moderators and handles board moderation complaintsthe text in the player list. ==Spotting a fake GM==The entire staff (except CAs A good test, PRAsif in doubt, and FMs) are immune is to attempt to the /ignore command. As a good practice, if someone contacts you player claiming to be a GMstaff, immediately issue a /ignore on their name. Issuing /ignore Oracle an error will appear in chat results in "You may not ignore Oracle." and thus is a trusted person to talk the event window if they are indeed who they claim tobe. Another way is to attempt to give the person a negative reputation in a settlement, the game will tell you:"please make sure that <staffmember name> is a normal player."All GM avatars have either a yellow or white outline.  {{WurmStaff}} [[Image:DarkGM.jpg|link=File:DarkGM.jpg|100px|Your Friendly Neighborhood Game Master]] Your Friendly Neighborhood Game Master