13.12.2009 There was an interview with the following six Gamemasters:
- Arya Firethorn
- Alevina
- Laylee
- Virsaemna Heartlistener
- GM Ownage
- Xane Doombringer
- Aestyn
During the interview players could ask various questions to two gamemasters. Below you can read all questions and answers made during the interview.
Originally posted by Qala de Alaha on 13.12.2009 00:15:49:
> What is it like having a cape and super powers?
The cape is kind of hot on summer days... the super powers are nice but I shouldn't use them so much, all the teleporting makes you lazy!
On a more serious note, being a GM has its ups and downs like everything else (but more ups of course, or I wouldn't be doing it 
). It's amazing to be able to help out a bit, catch some of the bad guys, or just participate in this chat of course! 
Originally posted by Baka Nagasaki on 13.12.2009 00:18:33:
> Eh,
> How many hours does a gm put in daily?
> and can i get a screen shot? 
> Baka Nagasaki
I can't speak for the others, but I guess it differs for all of us. Contrary to popular belief, we do have lives outside tibia (yes, really!), so on some days you have barely any time, or even no time at all, while on others, you might spend hours taking reports.
Originally posted by Grosella Espinosa on 13.12.2009 00:20:49:
> can u kill ppl or monster or go quest?
Sometimes I wish we could, ha ha! Well, we were able to quest on several occasions on test servers, which led to some funny scenarios with leveling GMs, but unfortunately that's not possible anymore 
.
Originally posted by Qala de Alaha on 13.12.2009 00:15:49:
> What is it like having a cape and super powers?
Having a cape is so much fun! I get to play hide-and-seek very easily and no one will find me.
Originally posted by Baka Nagasaki on 13.12.2009 00:18:33:
> How many hours does a gm put in daily
> Can A Gm get married on tibia!?
> and can i get a screen shot?
> Baka Nagasaki
It all depends on the GM and what's going on in our lives, I suppose. I think the typical GM puts in atleast an hour a day! A GM cannot get married on our GM chars - we have no cap so cannot carry a wedding ring. It's so sad, I know. We live a life of monks. 
Maybe I'll be able to stop by for a screenie after this chat?
Originally posted by Tripple Cheese Whopper on 13.12.2009 00:21:38:
> can a gamemaster kill every monster with 1 hit?
Nope, we can't even attack them at all .
Originally posted by Shruikan Glaedr on 13.12.2009 00:21:39:
> When are teh laggs towards american servers gunnan
> end its stoping me from enjoying this game that i am
> paying for !!!
Voluntary GMs have nothing to do with lags or servers in general, so unfortunately, I can't answer that . If it's a problem on CipSoft's side, I'm sure they're working hard to fix it.
Originally posted by Johnny Fox on 13.12.2009 00:22:25:
> #1 Is there any way, that casual players can
> help in fighting over racism/vulgar behaviour on
> game-chat or other public channels?
>
> #2 What kind of donuts do you like?
#1 Definitely. Give the right example to other players, try to tell them that what they are doing is wrong and why. If all else fails, report them to a Senior tutor so that they can report the statement.
#2 Those chocolate ones with colorful sprinkles on top!
Originally posted by Johnny Fox on 13.12.2009 00:22:25:
> #1 Is there any way, that casual players can
> help in fighting over racism/vulgar behaviour on
> game-chat or other public channels?
>
> #2 What kind of donuts do you like?
To your first question, I'll reply: yes, definitely. The first and best way is to react against such behaviour is not not to accept it as normal! Often, the offender will realise what he did was wrong if pointed so, and apologise. Even if he doesn't, the more protest, the more everyone will see how only a minority really is racistic.
As far as actual rule enforcement is concerned, you can report such things to GMs with ctrl+r and/or the GM board. If you get no reply (alas, it happens far more often than we'd wish), you may also try to contact senior tutors in the help channel: they've got a special report feature for public statements.
To your second question... well there's no real answer here! Any donuts, obviously <3
Yum
Originally posted by Shruikan Glaedr on 13.12.2009 00:31:08:
> Havnt seen any of them only gms ever popping around
> julera is Rebel and Gotcha and Dragona sometimes
I visit all worlds at least once per week (sometimes as often as twice per day). It all depends how many Ctrl R reports are open. You may not know it but we are around a lot more often than we are actually seen.
Originally posted by Grosella Espinosa on 13.12.2009 00:20:49:
> can u kill ppl or monster or go quest?
To be honest, I always wanted CIP to invest in a "GM SD" which would kill players in one hit if they were misbehaving (I'd rather do that than ban, honestly). But, sadly - no.
Originally posted by Qala de Alaha on 13.12.2009 00:22:28:
> Well it is really neat that you are doing this =]
> Kind of cool talking to a GM.
>
> Do you have any memorable stories as a GM you would
> have time to tell us about? Always wondered what a
> day in Tibia was like for you.
>
> Do you take Christmas request?
I enjoy doing this too!
Memorable stories... That's a hard one! So many stories come to mind... If you haven't read this article yet, it might be a good read! http://www.tibia.com/news/?subtopic=newsarchive&id=650&fbegind=13&fbeginm=11&fbeginy=2000&fendd=13&fendm=12&fendy=2009&flist=11111111
Originally posted by Omelet De Fromage on 13.12.2009 00:23:27:
> I would like to know how cip can justify allowing so
> many botters to rule spawns on tibia. It is a
> travesty to the legal paying members that pay to play
> and do so honestly. There is no skill left in the
> game nor is their pride in the characters you
> develop. Please dont tell me there is a program that
> is implementing bans.. this is a joke.
Actually, the system is banning more botters than we ever did manually. No one will deny that there is room for improvement, but you can't say it's not doing anything either .
Originally posted by Black Rubby on 13.12.2009 00:25:01:
> I see there are not many questions I will ask some.
>
> 1. What do you think of Senior Tutor's possiblity to
> mute characters who are spamming on public channels
> after they are reported?
>
> 2. Why do you think you were chosen between so large
> community of players?
>
> 3. Would you like to go back to old times when
> gamemasters were able to banish botters?
>
> 4. How do you like the last update?
1. I see lots of room for abuse. Although I also see the advantages, I think they are overruled by the possibility for abuse.
2. Maybe they liked my shoes? Honestly, I don't know, I guess I just happened to have caught someone's eye.
3. Yes and no. There was something strangely satisfying about chasing botters sometimes, although most of the times it was extremely frustrating. I'm glad that the new system is in place, and we have time to tend to other rule violations now .
4. I loved it! Always loved content updates, new areas to explore!
Originally posted by Duvius Qox on 13.12.2009 00:26:54:
> Is being a Gamemaster a real job (with earning money
> and such, you know), or is more like voluntering?
We don't get paid for what we do, all the gamemasters currently in this thread are volunteers.
Originally posted by Javier Sapienza On Jamera on 13.12.2009 00:21:05:
> hello!
> i have 1 question xP
> why Gm dont back to bann people again, like old
> times.??
> ty
> and come more to jamera xD
I guess you mean with the bot system. There is an automatic system now for botters, and therefore that has replaced GMs for banning cheaters. It is said to be more efficient. If you want us to ban botters again, I'd suggest making a proposal!
Originally posted by Julien Brightside on 13.12.2009 00:35:13:
> 1. Can GMs access depots?
> 2. If so, is it possible to send you letters?
1. Yes
2. Yes
However...with different GM characters on every world and having access to every depot equally, just randomly sending us letters is not a good idea. It may be years before we happen to visit that depot on the certain GM character!
Originally posted by Qala de Alaha on 13.12.2009 00:22:28:
> Do you have any memorable stories as a GM you would
> have time to tell us about? Always wondered what a
> day in Tibia was like for you.
A day in Tibia ...
me: hi game-chat!
player1: OMG GM!
player2: ZOMG GMMMMM!!!
player3: SS PLZ GM!
me: GM?! WHERE?!
player1:
Originally posted by Black Rubby on 13.12.2009 00:25:01:
> I see there are not many questions I will ask some.
>
> 1. What do you think of Senior Tutor's possiblity to
> mute characters who are spamming on public channels
> after they are reported?
No. I do not agree with this at all. Why should STs be given such an ability? That can leave someone the ability to have a vendetta against someone in the game and then lead to something even greater. I think that is a horrible idea. The forums are good enough.
> 2. Why do you think you were chosen between so large
> community of players?
I honestly don't know. I guess I was active as a tutor/senior tutor, on the forums, in my community, etc.
> 3. Would you like to go back to old times when
> gamemasters were able to banish botters?
I'd love for GMs to still be able to ban botters with the auto system going on, too.
> 4. How do you like the last update?
I have not really ventured off into Farmine yet. When I did on test server, I died on my character in the fortress, hehe! I will explore sometime soon, though. I do like the new creature products! Not a fan of the new outfit, though. Looks weird!
Aestyn
Originally posted by Omelet De Fromage on 13.12.2009 00:23:27:
> I would like to know how cip can justify allowing so
> many botters to rule spawns on tibia. It is a
> travesty to the legal paying members that pay to play
> and do so honestly. There is no skill left in the
> game nor is their pride in the characters you
> develop. Please dont tell me there is a program that
> is implementing bans.. this is a joke.
Aestyn
I guess in some way this system is more efficient, though I'm not entirely sure. As I've stated before, CipSoft is aware of the disadvantages of the system. Although I cannot speak for them..
Originally posted by Gob Evef on 13.12.2009 00:45:12:
> How come when we report botters you wait for the tool
> to kick in when sometimes it dont why not if you are
> on check it out?
Aestyn
We are not able to / allowed to check on botters or ban botters at all anymore.
Originally posted by Javier Sapienza On Jamera on 13.12.2009 00:28:05:
> the gm have a Computer only for conect to tibia? xD
I don't, although I am of course extremely careful with everything I do on this computer!
Originally posted by Yerba Acton on 13.12.2009 00:29:10:
> this case is important to me:
>
> is it possible to convince CipSoft to make deadline
> to cancell payment for premium? there were lots of
> ppl scammed this way and get banished ;/
>
> thread id #2863085
This is exactly why advertising the selling or buying of premium time is illegal - those advertisements are often made by scammers. If you want to trust someone over the internet, it is your own responsibility, and yes, you might get scammed. You could try forwarding your proposal on the proposal board though, and who knows what might happen?
Originally posted by Melinde Merenwen on 13.12.2009 00:30:10:
> Do Arya Firethorn, Incangel and Virsaemna
> Heartlistener have a more popular name? I am sorry
> but I have never seen them around.
>
> Edit: typo.
I usually go by the name of GM Arya, although I also have some other GM names. You won't see me very often even if I'm online, though, I often prefer working from the shadows (it has many advantages, like not getting a permanent pm wave ).
Originally posted by Puni Vayla on 13.12.2009 00:31:18:
> If you went to a karaoke night and only could choose
> between singing a spice girls song or a lady gaga
> song, what would you choose?
I would choose to teleport out of there and go somewhere with good music .
Originally posted by Mirkaan on 13.12.2009 00:31:55:
> Why do some players Kill cats or dogs even though
> they know IT's bad
> and they don't get anyThing?
> What do You think, the times they are changin'?
>
> Are there more male than female GMs?
I guess they just don't like cats and dogs? Meanies!
I'm not sure about the male/female rate of GMs at the moment, I would have to count xD.
Originally posted by Nyste on 13.12.2009 00:33:05:
> I'd like to know - in your opinion - if the number of
> Gamemasters is enough to take care of so many worlds.
> I mean, now that you are not supposed to investigate
> botters anymore, I thought that it would be easier to
> catch a Gamemaster to deal with destructive behaviour
> issues, for example, but it's not happening (at least
> not in my world). I'm feeling some GM's who used to
> be "active" on forums quite distant from them. It's
> getting harder and harder to find a GM to investigate
> report violations nowadays, and it really worries
> me.
Fact remains that we have way less gamemasters than game worlds. We all have our lives outside Tibia, which means that it's very unlikely to have all of us online at the same time. If we are busy taking a report on one world, we will inevitably miss reports on other worlds... You would really need to get a huge number of GMs to make sure that every world has one available at all times.
Originally posted by Sir Karlitorz on 13.12.2009 00:35:01:
> Hello, I have a question...
>
> A GM win money in real life for doing his job?
>
> :PP
The red caped GMs do! (they work for CipSoft) We, however, are the blue caped GMs, and we are volunteers.
Originally posted by Julien Brightside on 13.12.2009 00:35:13:
> 1. Can GMs access depots?
> 2. If so, is it possible to send you letters?
1. Yes we can.
2. It is possible in theory, however, imagine having characters on 77 worlds and 12 depots on each of those worlds (feel free to correct me on the numbers ). It would be impossible to check them all on a regular basis and still have time to take any reports!
Originally posted by Sargent Keegan on 13.12.2009 00:35:31:
> Did you guys used to be regular players?
>
>
> */Keegan/*
What's even more... we ARE reguular players 
!
Originally posted by Aiko Subhi Amirah on 13.12.2009 00:28:33:
> Hello Aestyn!! nice to see you again. And hi to all
> the other GMs participating too. I would like to know
> your feedback on the changes made this 2009. About
> the auto system, updates, new quests, what you liked
> and disliked and what would you like to
> add/change/remove. Have you had a chance to try all
> the new features as players? And what are you looking
> for next year?
> Best wishes for all of you and thanks for supporting
> us and take a little time on your lifes to be there.
> Wish you all a merry xmas and a happy new year!!!
>
> Hugs,
> Aiko
Hi
I have not been able to do all the quests yet or explore Farmine/Zao completely yet. I have explored the fortress as well as the dragon mountains, they were nice. As I stated earlier, the new creature products are great! I've been hunting and although I do not like the "half-digested meat" as I think it's absolutely gross, I love that such products get dropped now.
Happy new year and merry christmas to you too!
Originally posted by Dimitris on 13.12.2009 00:41:50:
> Is gamemasters involved at all in updating, adding
> features, etc in Tibia?
>
> Do you have good contact with the owners of Cipsoft /
> GODS etc. Or do they just tell you: "Gratz, we want
> you to be a gm, read this .PDF-document which
> explains how you should behave and do - now go to
> work" and never talk to them again?
>
> Do you have any kind of meetings when you all gather
> up and talk with the owners of Cipsoft about.. yeah..
> Tibia?
>
> Thank You
Virsaemna Heartlistener
1- We're sometimes asked for opinions before a feature is introduced, and we may always submit feedback or suggestions about a bit everything. However, that's the limit of our role as far as updates are concerned.
2- We're in permanent (well, okay, maybe not permanent, let's say daily!) contact with the Head Gamemaster, who is part of the Cipsoft team. She monitors us all and she's our interface to the company.
3- We sometimes have conversations with other people than our HGM, but they're rather uncommon (and nope, no chit chat with the Gods as far as I can tell!)
Originally posted by Woso on 13.12.2009 00:22:29:
> Hi there
>
> question for all of u, wht's been the funniest
> complain u ever got over a banishment?
I think recently when someone tried to justify using an offensive statement to someone by trying to quote me the dictionary. 
Originally posted by Melinde Merenwen on 13.12.2009 00:30:10:
> Do Arya Firethorn, Incangel and Virsaemna
> Heartlistener have a more popular name? I am sorry
> but I have never seen them around.
>
> Edit: typo.
That is their GM names. Maybe they are online at different times than you? They are surely always on GM boards as far as I know!
Originally posted by Puni Vayla on 13.12.2009 00:31:18:
> If you went to a karaoke night and only could choose
> between singing a spice girls song or a lady gaga
> song, what would you choose?
I think Lady Gaga has no talent, so obviously Spice Girls. They were obviously childhood stars for me.
STOP RIGHT NOW! THANK YOU VERY MUCH! I NEED SOMEBODY WITH A HUMAN TOUCH!
HEY YOU, ALWAYS ON THE RUN, GOTTA SLOW IT DOWN BABY GOTTA HAVE SOME FUNNNN!
Luckily enough, I know the dance for it too.
Originally posted by Mirkaan on 13.12.2009 00:31:55:
> Why do some players Kill cats or dogs even though
> they know IT's bad
> and they don't get anyThing?
> What do You think, the times they are changin'?
>
> Are there more male than female GMs?
Aestyn
I yell at players for killing dogs and cats. I do not understand it or condone it at all.
Also, there are more male GMs than female GMs!
Originally posted by Ruan Exonari on 13.12.2009 00:33:27:
> Hello Aestyn!
> What was your reaction when you joined the GM team?
>
I love the way GMs communicate with one another and how we are all a team. They even had cake for me on Isle of Solitude when I joined!
Originally posted by Puni Vayla on 13.12.200900:31:18:
> If you went to a karaoke night and only could
> choose between singing a spice girls song or a lady gaga song, what would you choose?
I would walk right out the door and never look back
> Originally posted by Merchand on 13.12.2009
> 00:37:46:
> > Sry if this question is allready asked didnt read
> > evrything...
> >
> > But I in my game world I dont see GMs that often
> > while in some popular non pvp worlds they are
> really
> > active. Why cant each world have each own gms or
> at
> > least show up more on the less visit worlds like
> > mine. I think the way its done now its not really
> > fair to evryone some times u have to wait a few
> days
> > for your report to be taken care of.
> >
> > Yours,
> >
> > Merchand
>
> bumb
Similarly to what I said earlier...I visit each world at least once a week and usually try to get to each world once per day. If there are no Ctrl R reports there I move on. Most of the time, there are quite a few worlds where there are no reports for me to tend to at all
It wouldn't really work well if each GM was assigned to a certain few worlds since the online times vary by GM and time zone. If there were a list of how often GM's visited each world (I don't know how this would be measured though) then I would certainly try to visit the worlds that were being neglected. Unfortunately, this list does not exist.
Originally posted by Merchand on 13.12.2009 00:37:46:
> Sry if this question is allready asked didnt read
> evrything...
>
> But I in my game world I dont see GMs that often
> while in some popular non pvp worlds they are really
> active. Why cant each world have each own gms or at
> least show up more on the less visit worlds like
> mine. I think the way its done now its not really
> fair to evryone some times u have to wait a few days
> for your report to be taken care of.
>
> Yours,
>
> Merchand
I disagree with each world having their own GM. On the worlds I play, I do not like to GM to be honest. It makes me seem 'biased' if I do. Therefore, I generally ask other GMs to step in if something goes on. As for popping onto other worlds: we try to do our best, really. But, there are few of us, and over 70 worlds.
Originally posted by Johhny legend on 13.12.2009 00:38:14:
> I'd like to know how you became GM's..
I was on test server, then suddenly Craban popped near me and teleported me and a few others to GM Isle. Was creepy, but then was asked there.
Originally posted by Baka Nagasaki on 13.12.2009 00:39:40:
> What is the funniest thing that has happen to you on
> tibia?
>
> /Aestyn :X may i marry your character on keltera?
> (Your level 10)
Aestyn
Ahaha, too many funny stories to be honest. Can't pick one!
And no, sorry. I do not want to be married because I can't afford a divorce! 
Originally posted by Gob Evef on 13.12.2009 00:58:44:
> Originally posted by Gob Evef on 13.12.2009
> 00:50:13:
> > Kinda weirdd but okay
> >
> > Did you guys use to be a normal player
I've never been considered 'normal' before but yes, I still am a regular player with a regular playing character on a certain world. I was actually hunting when mr aestyn came to let me know this thread was starting
> > How did you become gms?
One day Alguzara asked me if I wished to apply.
> > eventually after being or tutor, or moving to
> Germany
> > to work with cip?
>
> Answer please
I was a Tutor and then a Senior Tutor...and I've never been to Germany before.
Originally posted by Sevis Loah on 13.12.2009 00:42:21:
> And to my question do you as a gm here ,do you play
> alot tibia your self?
>
> greetings/Nadja
I do have some characters that I actively play daily, yes.
Originally posted by Kewli on 13.12.2009 00:42:30:
> what does gms do nowadays?
Aestyn
I consider us community helpers, I guess. We are here for players when in need and can ban someone instantly who is posting hacklinks, being offensive, spamming, etc. I love chatting in Game-Chat and 'keeping things in order' on the forums. It's nice to do and nice to have a GM in G-C once and a while. Makes you guys know that WE care about YOU!
Originally posted by Gob Evef on 13.12.2009 00:58:44:
> Originally posted by Gob Evef on 13.12.2009
> 00:50:13:
> > Kinda weirdd but okay
> >
> > Did you guys use to be a normal player
> >
> > How did you become gms?
> >
> > eventually after being or tutor, or moving to
> Germany
> > to work with cip?
>
> Answer please
Of course, we all were normal players. As for me, playing wise, i am still not "that" good. I can manage my own, i play kamikaze here and there, but i am pretty much.... an awful player XD
I prefer manasitting anyways...
As for becomming a GM? Well Craban came to me once, asking me if i was interrested to apply for the position. Most GMs comes from being tutors, however, MANY tutors have been on that position for several years and will never be GMs. While some others, myself included, didn't even last a full year as a tutor before being invited.
Originally posted by Dimitris on 13.12.2009 00:41:50:
> Is gamemasters involved at all in updating, adding
> features, etc in Tibia?
We are like 'normal players' in that aspect. We can propose things, but otherwise, no. Just that.
> Do you have good contact with the owners of Cipsoft /
> GODS etc. Or do they just tell you: "Gratz, we want
> you to be a gm, read this .PDF-document which
> explains how you should behave and do - now go to
> work" and never talk to them again?
We have daily contact with CipSoft (our HGM) and some other CipSoft employees. We do not really talk to the "gods" much. I guess they are quiet people!
> Do you have any kind of meetings when you all gather
> up and talk with the owners of Cipsoft about.. yeah..
> Tibia?
Nope, not that I can think of! Would be kind of cool though!
Originally posted by Johhny legend on 13.12.2009 00:38:14:
> I'd like to know how you became GM's..
I was just going about my day, had woken up a bit early and had an hour or so to kill before I had to leave the house and I logged in to tibia. I was chatting with people, semi-afk getting ready with my character sitting in the library of my house, and next thing I know CM Alguzara had landed on my table!
After quickly explaining to me that no, I wasn't in trouble, no, I wasn't getting banned, it didn't matter that my house was a mess, I wasn't getting banned for messy housekeeping, etc...she invited me to apply to join the gm team. I couldn't think of anything to say(and anyone who knows me knows that it takes a lot to knock the words out of my mouth ), and I actually took so long to respond that I think she thought I'd been kicked! But in the end I found the words to accept, and joined the team a month or two later.
Originally posted by Baka Nagasaki on 13.12.2009 00:39:40:
> What is the funniest thing that has happen to you on
> tibia?
I would have to say the funniest time I've had on tibia was one morning when my friend got online. He had been out partying or something the night before, and by the time he got on tibia that night he was a bit out of it. With the help of a few friends, we had to explain to him why he was wearing noob equipment, had no money, and was carrying lots of mana potions in thais rats. It doesn't sound like much, but you had to be there. (In case anyone was wondering, his lack of money/equipment was because he kept throwing it on the ground and I'd stolen it to keep it safe from his drunken charity. I have no idea what was up with the manas and choice of hunting location, however. O_o)
Originally posted by Woso on 13.12.2009 00:42:18:
> another lil question, how did feel like when u were
> asked to become a GM and wht made u accept such a
> position?
When I was asked to become a gm, I was shocked into silence.
What made me accept? I can't imagine what I was thinking.
Alright, serious time. Well, I really just wanted to keep helping the community however I could, and accepting the offer of a cape would give me more tools. At the time I was a senior tutor, and often I would be frustrated with spammers and other disruptive people and how I could only tell others to ignore them and wait forever for a gm to answer the report. So I felt like it would give me a chance to be able to take action in such situations, reducing the frustration all around.
Originally posted by Sevis Loah on 13.12.2009 00:42:21:
> And to my question do you as a gm here ,do you play
> alot tibia your self?
I usually play several times a week, depending on how my real life is going. If I have exams or a lot of work to get done, I won't play tibia as much, but if I'm on break I might be on for several hours every day. It just depends.
Originally posted by Kewli on 13.12.2009 00:42:30:
> what does gms do nowadays?
We reply in GM chat threads!
Other than that, GMs go to the beach (the one on Meluna) and have nice cocktails. They bath in the Sun and tan, and relax at the sound of the sea... ahhh... Meluna...
Err!
You probably mean "what gms do now that they don't ban botters anymore", right? Well, unfortunately, botting isn't the only evil Tibians can do
Further to investigating such rule breaks, we may also answer questions or try to help players settle disputes which don't forcefully concern a rule break. There are other ways to help than handing out banishments
@Tox Bass, concerning the evolution of the GM system:
A change that could be good in my opinion would be giving us more freedom as far as community management is involved. Frequent GM organised events, now that sounds like fun, huh?
I don't remember if I answered this, so here it goes again!
Originally posted by Gob Evef on 13.12.2009 00:50:13:
> Kinda weirdd but okay
>
> Did you guys use to be a normal player
I was never "normal," always considered the black sheep or the ugly duckling by everyone, and the weird one. But yes, I was a normal player once!
> How did you become gms?
I was asked to by the HGM at the time.
> eventually after being or tutor, or moving to Germany
> to work with cip?
I was a Tutor, then a Senior Tutor, and then a GM. \o/ I've never been to Germany, but I guess that'd make a good vacation! I wanted to go to the 2006 World Cup there, but it was too expensive.
Originally posted by Merchand on 13.12.2009 00:37:46:
> Sry if this question is allready asked didnt read
> evrything...
>
> But I in my game world I dont see GMs that often
> while in some popular non pvp worlds they are really
> active. Why cant each world have each own gms or at
> least show up more on the less visit worlds like
> mine. I think the way its done now its not really
> fair to evryone some times u have to wait a few days
> for your report to be taken care of.
>
> Yours,
>
> Merchand
For each world to have 1 GM, you'd need
Originally posted by Johhny legend on 13.12.2009 00:38:14:
> I'd like to know how you became GM's..
One day, I was just playing my playing character, and I suddenly got messaged by the HGM! Honestly, my first thought was "I didn't do anything wrong did I? 0.o", ha ha. By the time I recovered from the shock of the true reason of the visit, I had already agreed to apply for the position, and some time later, they gave me the cape .
Originally posted by Baka Nagasaki on 13.12.2009 00:39:40:
> What is the funniest thing that has happen to you on
> tibia?
One of the funny things I recall was when I was helping a player who just created his account and was on the tutorial. He asked lots of questions, and I tried to answer them to the best of my knowledge. His final question: Are you a real person, or just an answering bot?
Originally posted by Duvius Qox on 13.12.2009 00:41:34:
> Originally posted by Arya Firethorn on 13.12.2009
> 00:35:48:
> > Originally posted by Duvius Qox on 13.12.2009
> > 00:26:54:
> > > Is being a Gamemaster a real job (with earning
> > money
> > > and such, you know), or is more like
> voluntering?
> >
> > We don't get paid for what we do, all the
> gamemasters
> > currently in this thread are volunteers.
>
> Well, than I praise you all. You really deserve lots
> of respect, for putting several ours on spending on a
> 2D game and trying to help the players as much as you
> can.
>
> You all deserve a cookie!
COOOOOOOOOOOOOKIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIEEEEEE!
Originally posted by Dimitris on 13.12.2009 00:41:50:
> Is gamemasters involved at all in updating, adding
> features, etc in Tibia?
> Do you have good contact with the owners of Cipsoft /
> GODS etc. Or do they just tell you: "Gratz, we want
> you to be a gm, read this .PDF-document which
> explains how you should behave and do - now go to
> work" and never talk to them again?
>
> Do you have any kind of meetings when you all gather
> up and talk with the owners of Cipsoft about.. yeah..
> Tibia?
>
> Thank You
Like any other Tibia player, we can always suggest new features and comment existing ones . I'd say we work with some of the CipSoft employees quite closely, especially the HGM who works with us on a daily basis. This is essential to our work as gamemasters.
Personally, I don't think I've ever spoken to the owners of cipsoft ^^.
Originally posted by Maiden Hannah on 13.12.2009 00:42:07:
> Here's a question (or 2 or 3) for you
>
> How come no GM has been to Neptera since like
> December or January? That's a year ago. And actually
> in the 4 years I have been playing there are no GM's
> that ever come to Neptera. Is that ever going to
> change? Because let me tell you. Our world is messed
> up like you can't even begin to imagine. We don't
> even have tutors that do their jobs. Anyways I doubt
> to be seeing any of you GM's in Neptera so have a
> nice day and see you other places.
Actually, I've been to Neptera just yesterday (although not on my regular character). That does not mean that every player on Neptera will notice our presence, though. If you wish to report something, I strongly suggest you use the gamemaster board, so that we'll know where to login next .
Originally posted by Sevis Loah on 13.12.2009 00:42:21:
>
> And to my question do you as a gm here ,do you play
> alot tibia your self?
>
> greetings/Nadja
I do play Tibia myself, not only because we need to stay connected to the game and its many changes, but also because I love playing Tibia.
Originally posted by Kewli on 13.12.2009 00:42:30:
> what does gms do nowadays?
Eat donuts, catch butterflies, bother our NPC Penny... No, really, we have plenty of things to do, although the majority of the players seem to think that there are no rules other than rule 3c.
Originally posted by Legendary Sannin on 13.12.2009 00:49:13:
> 1. Many players feel that some worlds are visited by
> GM's more often than others, so I would like to
> know...how do you choose what worlds to visit and
> when?
>
> 2. What is your least favorite part of being a GM?
> Your favorite?
>
> 3. How much time do you (whoever answers this)
> personally spend on tibia in an average day. In that
> time how much is devoted to your normal characters
> and how many servers do you visit?
>
> 4. Do you have any rules you personally disagree
> with?
>
>
> Thanks in advance, and y'all should stop by Thais
> depot in Neptera sometimes, GM's are a rare site for
> us
1. Read my replies on the previous posts. I normally start off with a random world and hop around randomly afterwards, while keeping an eye on the gamemaster board and taking reports there.
2. Favorite part: I know this sounds a bit cliché, but I love helping people. It's not something in particular, but just seeing someone's smile (even if it's just pixels) after helping them makes my day!
Least favorite part: When our powers simply do not allow us to help someone with a matter that is important to them. There are so many cases in which I would really love to help, but simply cannot...
3. It differs depending on my real life schedule. On some days, I might not play at all, on others, I might spend hours just taking reports, or just playing my playing character, or a bit of both.
4. No, I don't. I see the relevance of each of the rules and how they help to improve the atmosphere in Tibia, which I find very important .
Originally posted by Tox Bass on 13.12.2009 01:12:19:
> Did you like the update on the Help channel
> guidelines?
Aestyn
I think the white font in it is ugly. I prefer the red one. As for the guidelines: nothing has really changed (for GMs, anyway). I do like them though, yes.
Originally posted by Maiden Hannah on 13.12.2009 01:10:46:
> Originally posted by GM Ownage on 13.12.2009
> 00:59:44:
> > Originally posted by Maiden Hannah on
> 13.12.2009
> > 00:56:02:
> > > Here's a question (or 2 or 3) for you
> > >
> > > How come no GM has been to Neptera since like
> > > December or January? That's a year ago. And
> > actually
> > > in the 4 years I have been playing there are no
> > GM's
> > > that ever come to Neptera. Is that ever going to
> > > change? Because let me tell you. Our world is
> > messed
> > > up like you can't even begin to imagine. We
> don't
> > > even have tutors that do their jobs. Anyways I
> > doubt
> > > to be seeing any of you GM's in Neptera so have
> a
> > > nice day and see you other places.
> >
> > GM Owmage
> > I am on neptera most days, just because you dont
> see
> > me does not mean a GM is not there
> ________
> Kind of hard to believe with all the problems we have
> there. There are so many people there that violate
> tibia rules on a every day basis and most of them are
> in right there in game chat and yet no one does
> anything. I'm sorry you may mean well and are
> probably a really nice guy and whatever but I can't
> believe that you as a GM spend so much time in
> Neptera and let so much go on. Yea maybe I don't see
> you and neither does anyone else but that doesn't
> mean you are doing your job as a GM. If you were then
> I am sure we would notice a difference in how things
> are there. Anyways I see this is a waste of my time
> and your own so Have a Nice Day. Bye.
The problem is this:
1- is what reported is actually something handled by us? (.i.e. botters are SOLELY handled by the system)
2- pvp server type means much is legal when it would be illegal in nonpvp. I.E. Path trapping.
3- When we get on the server, there is no reports to check. We can wait hours there, still nothing. So we leave for servers with reports.
We often get this complain "that gm don't go to the server" . I'll be honest, i even see that on the server i play on, yet it is the server i check the most (since i am always there, i pretty much see anything going on in the channel) . So it is not because you dont see us that we aren't there. If the report is closed, we will not see it.
Originally posted by Maiden Hannah on 13.12.2009 01:10:46:
> Kind of hard to believe with all the problems we have
> there. There are so many people there that violate
> tibia rules on a every day basis and most of them are
> in right there in game chat and yet no one does
> anything. I'm sorry you may mean well and are
> probably a really nice guy and whatever but I can't
> believe that you as a GM spend so much time in
> Neptera and let so much go on. Yea maybe I don't see
> you and neither does anyone else but that doesn't
> mean you are doing your job as a GM. If you were then
> I am sure we would notice a difference in how things
> are there. Anyways I see this is a waste of my time
> and your own so Have a Nice Day. Bye.
Ah, here we hit a completely different problem. I'll tell you how I personally do:
- I log on a random world
- If there are reports, I take them all, and then hop to another server
- If there is no report, I might wait a few minutes and see if anything needs my attention in the meantime, or I might as well just go to a server that does have active reports
If you do not keep your report active (with ctrl+r) assuming we won't read it, then we indeed won't, that for sure. Active reports make us stay on the server when we do log on, instead of leaving thinking there is nothing we can do anyway.
Originally posted by Arya Firethorn on 13.12.2009 01:14:35:
> Personally, I don't think I've ever spoken to the
> owners of cipsoft ^^.
I've gotten to chat with Guido twice
Originally posted by Tox Bass on 13.12.2009 01:12:19:
> Did you like the update on the Help channel
> guidelines?
>
> And summarizing my last question, what would you
> change regarding your position nowadays?
Yes i like that update in help, FINALLY tutors will stop reporting each other out for giving too much help.
If there was ONE THING i would change with my position, and this might or might not be supported with the rest of the team and Cip, it would be to ban botters again. I personally believe that working hand in hand with the automated system would be better than letting just one work ( just the gms or just the system )
Originally posted by Spades Omega on 13.12.2009 00:53:00:
> now for a real question,
>
> what do you do in rl? go to college? work a specific
> type of job? live in ur parents basement?
>
> yours
> spades
I am currently a student at a university getting my degree to become a psychiatrist one day. I do have a job, too! Busy bee I am, I know!
Originally posted by Ktarow on 13.12.2009 00:53:39:
> Who is the most known character nowadays in the gm's
> world? Someone like Bubble or lord'paulistinha, or
> who?
I personally like to remember the good players that I see helping others over the bad players! Maybe it's just me, though.
bn nhjnhjnj
^ my cat says hi!
Originally posted by GM Laylee on 13.12.2009 01:18:14:
> Originally posted by Tox Bass on 13.12.2009
> 01:12:19:
> > Did you like the update on the Help channel
> > guidelines?
> >
> > And summarizing my last question, what would you
> > change regarding your position nowadays?
>
> Yes i like that update in help, FINALLY tutors will
> stop reporting each other out for giving too much
> help.
>
> If there was ONE THING i would change with my
> position, and this might or might not be supported
> with the rest of the team and Cip, it would be to ban
> botters again. I personally believe that working hand
> in hand with the automated system would be better
> than letting just one work ( just the gms or just the
> system )
GM Xane Doombringer
I agree. Since the day we were told to stop investigating botters I have wanted to continue. I think it would be a lot more beneficial to work with the system...but unfortunately this is currently not an option.
Originally posted by Yaacek on 13.12.2009 00:57:42:
> Are new gamemasters going to be choosen?
I'm not sure! The recruitment process is usually started by CipSoft themselves.
> Why there are no Polish gamemaster looking at the
> fact that a large part of tibia community is from
> Poland? Are there no good Polish senior tutors?
Are you entirely sure there are no Polish GMs?
> Do you have any influence on choosing new
> gamemasters?
Our opinions must count for something, I guess!
Originally posted by Dimitris on 13.12.2009 01:04:31:
> Okey, I got another question. I don't really think
> you can answere it, but I'll give it a try anyways.
>
> How come Cipsoft doesn't hire Gamemasters? And really
> HIRE them, giving them salary, etc. Just like
> random popular mmorpg game>.
>
> I mean, with a turnover of 7.135.528€ last year they
> would probably have the money the hire atleast 20-40
> people beeing able to cover 40%~ of the worlds for 8
> hours per day.
Aestyn
They do have some 'hired' GMs, but those are people in the Customer Support team that wear the "GM" title as well, ie. GM Manina Danubia. There main priority though lies in Customer Support, while the typical volunteer GM lies in rule enforcement. I don't know why - you could always make a proposal!
Originally posted by Legendary Sannin on 13.12.2009 00:49:13:
> 1. Many players feel that some worlds are visited by
> GM's more often than others, so I would like to
> know...how do you choose what worlds to visit and
> when?
I choose based on how many reports are on the gm board.
Originally posted by Legendary Sannin on 13.12.2009 00:49:13:
> 2. What is your least favorite part of being a GM?
> Your favorite?
I don't like being blamed for things that aren't my fault, like lag.
Being blamed for things other gms did that you don't know anything about is pretty annoying as well.
I like being able to ban players who are violating the rules by myself without having to wait for a gm response, because I am a gm.
Originally posted by Legendary Sannin on 13.12.2009 00:49:13:
> 3. How much time do you (whoever answers this)
> personally spend on tibia in an average day. In that
> time how much is devoted to your normal characters
> and how many servers do you visit?
It depends entirely on the day. I'd say anywhere between no time and 5-6 hours, and how many servers I visit depends on how many problems I find on each server.
Originally posted by Legendary Sannin on 13.12.2009 00:49:13:
> 4. Do you have any rules you personally disagree
> with?
Not on my gm character.
It's cip's game and we all agreed to their rules, so no matter whether we personally agree or not we're bound by them.
Originally posted by Spades Omega on 13.12.2009 00:53:00:
> what do you do in rl? go to college? work a specific
> type of job? live in ur parents basement?
I go to school full-time for math and computer science(dual-major), and I work part time at my local public library, which is much like gming in that many angry people shout at me for things that are not my fault.
Originally posted by Yaacek on 13.12.2009 00:57:42:
> Are new gamemasters going to be choosen?
We don't know yet. CIP will let us know when it's time to choose new gms.
Originally posted by Yaacek on 13.12.2009 00:57:42:
> Why there are no Polish gamemaster looking at the
> fact that a large part of tibia community is from
> Poland? Are there no good Polish senior tutors?
I think we currently have at least 1 or 2 polish gms, but don't quote me on that because I'm not 100% sure where everybody comes from. There are definitely good polish senior tutors out there, and I'm sure that they've been chosen as gms in the past.
Originally posted by Yaacek on 13.12.2009 00:57:42:
> Do you have any influence on choosing new
> gamemasters?
Yes, we discuss possible candidates on the gm board(subject to cip's veto, of course) and after the applications are submitted we view those as well, to make sure that every gm is comfortable with the new additions to the team.
Originally posted by Spades Omega on 13.12.2009 01:25:25:
> all taht work and still time to ban a person on
> tib...
>
> oh how do u do it?
>
> (lots of coffee?)
>
> yours
> spades
Ahaha! I did get a coffee machine for only $3 as a 'doorbuster' from Target on Black Friday! It was quite the deal! I always have to remind myself to 'keep a smile' on even in the rough times of stressing out at work or whatnot. I figure people work 5 jobs sometimes irl to get by, so who am I to say that I am working my butt off too much? I do drink a lot of coffee, though. Keeps me going for a while!
Originally posted by Yaacek on 13.12.2009 00:57:42:
> Are new gamemasters going to be choosen?
>
> Why there are no Polish gamemaster looking at the
> fact that a large part of tibia community is from
> Poland? Are there no good Polish senior tutors?
>
> Do you have any influence on choosing new
> gamemasters?
New gamemasters being chosen? Well, we don't really get to decide when new gamemasters are chosen, but when the time is right for you to know, I'm sure CipSoft will announce something .
No Polish gamemasters? Does this mean that you personally know all gamemasters and where they are from? Creepy!
And yes, we do have some influence on the new gamemasters, as we can always give feedback on matters .
Originally posted by Etien on Secura on 13.12.2009 01:17:08:
>
No banana jokes this time? I'm almost disappointed!
@Everyone - it's time for me to go . Was lovely chatting with you, I hope I can make it here again next time!
Originally posted by Etien on Secura on 13.12.2009 01:29:54:
>
> Question: How do you protect yourselves against
> hacking, are you improving your security measures or
> are you getting more help from Cipsoft to make the
> client safer? Any comments about this?
GM Laylee
simple. EXTREME paranoya . Trust no one, its as easy as that
.... and even there i am too trusting...
Originally posted by Etien on Secura on 13.12.2009 01:29:54:
> Question: How do you protect yourselves against
> hacking, are you improving your security measures or
> are you getting more help from Cipsoft to make the
> client safer? Any comments about this?
By following all security hints, to the letter. Never going to any dodgy sites, navigating to fansites through the official site, and so on. Also, running an operating system that isn't windows helps.
And yay roses! <3
Originally posted by Etien on Secura on 13.12.2009 01:29:54:
>
> Question: How do you protect yourselves against
> hacking, are you improving your security measures or
> are you getting more help from Cipsoft to make the
> client safer? Any comments about this?
Virsaemna Heartlistener
We keep all our protective measures secret, to strenghten the global security!
Just kidding
Not visiting dubious websites ("free items", "free premium", "free xp" and the like) already is quite an important step. Also, you'd be surprised how effective not cheating can be. Finally, avoid files sent by other Tibians, and don't log in from dubious computers. Installing an antivirus / firewall can help, but let's be honest: security is above all a matter of common sense
Originally posted by Aestyn on 13.12.2009 01:35:31:
> I have a question for you GMs!
>
> What kind of music do you like?!
>
> <3
GM Laylee
Bon Jovi, Breaking Benjamin (thanks "-----" for getting me to know that group!) , Def leppard and many others!
Originally posted by Aestyn on 13.12.2009 01:35:31:
> I have a question for you GMs!
>
> What kind of music do you like?!
>
> <3
Reggae and Classic rock NO RAP !
The backwards smileys always throw me off. If someone says (: or ):to me I have to stare at it for a second to make sure I know if they are happy or sad.
Originally posted by Aestyn on 13.12.2009 01:35:31:
> I have a question for you GMs!
>
> What kind of music do you like?!
>
> <3
Oh, all kinds of music (*), really!
(*): the qualification of "music" is subject to terms and conditions, among which "being liked and appreciated by GMs". You may contact GM Lawyer to get the full document. You might, or might not get a reply, but if you do, please let us know. The music qualification is not cumulative with other offers. Please contact your local retailer to get further information.
Originally posted by Baka Nagasaki on 13.12.2009 01:39:38:
> o.0 Hey GmS,
>
> What is your Favorite Food?
>
> And..
> Can you spell your name properly on your keyboard
> with your nose?
Chicken.
and .. chocolate.
Not together though!
Let's see...
estyb
Fail.
Originally posted by Etien on Secura on 13.12.2009 01:40:03:
> Do you have any expectation with the flash client?
I'm very skeptical of it due to certain limitations but if they claim they can do it...I'll just have to wait and see how it works out!
Originally posted by Baka Nagasaki on 13.12.2009 01:39:38:
> o.0 Hey GmS,
>
> What is your Favorite Food?
>
> And..
> Can you spell your name properly on your keyboard
> with your nose?
GM Ownage
no problem my name is #t*llm-&
Originally posted by Etien on Secura on 13.12.2009 01:40:03:
> Do you have any expectation with the flash client?
GM Laylee
I always lag each time i use something with flash, and even MUCH smaller games. So i am worried...
I prefer full clients like how it is now, but there is apparently more to do with flash. Que sera sera.
Originally posted by GM Xane Doombringer on 13.12.2009 01:40:42:
> The backwards smileys always throw me off. If someone
> says (: or ):to me I have to stare at it for a second
> to make sure I know if they are happy or sad.
>
> -Xane
Once I got a smiley like this
:):
I was like .. "hm, are they happy? sad? both? WHAT IS GOING ON!?"
I was indeed a very confused Aestyn.
Originally posted by Aestyn on 13.12.2009 01:35:31:
> I have a question for you GMs!
>
> What kind of music do you like?!
>
> <3
If I say Lady Gaga, will you get mad and do something funny?
I like to listen to pop/electronic stuff like Jem or Scissor Sisters, but I also enjoy listening to classic rock(The Beatles, Pink Floyd, etc) and even harder rock(Guns N' Roses, Nirvana, Stone Temple Pilots, Velvet Revolver, etc), though I tend to not enjoy screaming metal. A friend introduced me to viking metal a few weeks ago, however, and I've been enjoying that genre. I also like to listen to instrumental music without vocals. I have a very nice cd from japan that I like to listen to sometimes while I'm banning people.
Originally posted by Vihio on 13.12.2009 01:42:34:
> What do you think of Rookstayer?
Stay on rook all you want but don't claim it for yourself. If someone is attacking something, leave it to him! It's not because you are high level on rook that this means you own the place and everything in the cave you are at
Originally posted by Vihio on 13.12.2009 01:42:34:
> What do you think of Rookstayer?
Aestyn
Rookstayers are always nice to help new people out: if that is their primary purpose. I don't like the idea of rookstayers to just "level" to prevent other newbies from getting to main. That's just nonsense. But, helping out rookstayers? Awesome! Thumbs up and props to you! .
Originally posted by Ruby Argon on 13.12.2009 01:42:59:
> I only have one question. Do you think there are
> enough gm's in Tibia right now, and if not, then what
> would you do to fix it?
Aestyn
Of course I do not think there are enough GMs right now, there are under 40 of us, and over 70 worlds. I think it's hard though to recruit new and promising GMs, though, especially if CIP is planning on reconstructing the GM system!
Originally posted by Xepowarrior on 13.12.2009 01:43:09:
> What you do when youre bored ?
I usually blast Jack's Mannequin, Something Corporate, or fun. and sing my heart out.
I also look for music to play on my radio show that I do, as well as look for music news on AbsolutePunk.
Originally posted by Fatel Skream on 13.12.2009 01:43:43:
> How much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck
> could chuck wood?
Aestyn
If a woodchuck could chuck wood, how much wood would a woodchuck, chuck?
The big black blood bled black blood but the blue bug bled blue.
Originally posted by Nyste on 13.12.2009 01:43:43:
> @Aestyn: Have you ever tried chicken
> with chocolate?
Aestyn
Can't say I have! Should I and then write a log about my experience?
Originally posted by Spades Omega on 13.12.2009 01:38:52:
> whats ur favorite "abnormal" smiley
xD
O_o
._.
:\
>_>
-_-
Originally posted by Baka Nagasaki on 13.12.2009 01:39:38:
> What is your Favorite Food?
That's a tough question. I really like salad.
Salad with feta cheese, olives, NO ONIONS, carrot, green pepper, NO TOMATO and vinegarette(sp?) dressing. Yum.
> And..
> Can you spell your name properly on your keyboard
> with your nose?
I'm on a laptop, so it might be hard to not smack my head on the screen...alevina
Yes, I can! Only bumped my head once!
Originally posted by Etien on Secura on 13.12.2009 01:40:03:
> Do you have any expectation with the flash client?
My only expectation is that it most likely won't work for me. >_>
Originally posted by Xepowarrior on 13.12.2009 01:40:12:
> UBUNTU rules, but i have problem GM's, i cant execute
> the game, can someone help me ?
>
> i cant play since november ..
Tried making sure you have your most recent graphics card drivers and that your fancy graphics effects are turned off? That solved my tibia problems. But as others have suggested, you should make a thread on the tech help board.
Originally posted by Fatel Skream on 13.12.2009 01:43:43:
> How much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck
> could chuck wood?
As much as it wanted to. No more, no less.
Originally posted by Baka Nagasaki on 13.12.2009 01:51:05:
> Whats your favorite all time movie?
> o.0
Aestyn
This may sound childish, but so be it!
Up, Wall-E, and Finding Nemo are my favorites. Pixar and Disney are a roxx0rz combo!
Originally posted by Baka Nagasaki on 13.12.2009 01:51:05:
> Whats your favorite all time movie?
>
>
> o.0
Lord of the rings comes first ! No doubt there
Followed with Matrix, Underworld (did not see the newest ones though, only first and second) , The crow (first one) Final fantasy The Spirit within and advent children
Originally posted by Spades Omega on 13.12.2009 01:52:23:
> how do u like ur steak? xD
>
> @aestyn... for the love of god plz dont say u like it
> with chocolate flavored steak sauce D:
>
> yours
> spades
Aestyn
Not a huge fan of steak. But, if eating it, medium-rare I guess. Although I do not enjoy hamburgers, cheeseburgers, or any sort of that meat. Just chicken.
Originally posted by Vihio on 13.12.2009 01:54:28:
> Horror/Thriller 
?
Aestyn
Paranormal Activity was an amazing horror/thriller/suspense I have to say. Also, for action, I guess Brothers is an amazing movie (new movie with Jake Gyllenhaal and Tobey Maguire).
Originally posted by Etien on Secura on 13.12.2009 01:53:20:
> What do think about the 7.2k banned due botting?
> increasing cheaters or Cipsoft increasing the
> punishment? or both?
Aestyn
I'd like to think it's CipSoft increasing the punishment, but I fear (not that it's fact, I fear!) that it's increased cheaters.
Originally posted by Baka Nagasaki on 13.12.2009 01:51:05:
> Whats your favorite all time movie?
> o.0
I don't watch many movies, but I still find it hard to pick just one. The Lord of the Rings movies were really well done. As a writer, I really enjoyed Stranger Than Fiction. And as a Stargate nerd, I'll always have a soft spot in my heart for the original movie. Serenity was really good too...browncoats ftw!
Originally posted by Spades Omega on 13.12.2009 01:52:23:
> how do u like ur steak? xD
I think steak is vile.
Alevina
FOR THE RECORD ...
I'd like to say I've never seen any of the Lord of the Rings, or any of the Star Wars.
Originally posted by Gypsie on 13.12.2009 01:52:13:
> What do you like about being a GM, and.. does anyone
> have a favorite server?
I like being able to have a silly humour, and everyone pretending not to notice it =D
The definition of "favourite" you choose would seriously affect the answer. I don't prefer a server over another, but surely, there are servers which I know better than others for having played there. I can only talk for myself here though
Originally posted by Vihio on 13.12.2009 01:58:21:
> What are your hobbies?
>
> Hehe
As I've mentioned, I dj a radio show every other week (sometimes every week) at my college that I love doing. I am a huge music fanatic, and love going to concerts when I get the chance. Although expensive, living near NYC is great for finding great music opportunities and going to concerts! Other than that, regular movie going, chillaxing with friends and whatnot is always a great time.
Originally posted by Spades Omega on 13.12.2009 01:52:23:
> how do u like ur steak? xD
RAW! the problem is that i cannot do it anymore ... As a kid i did eat raw hamburger meat though... i loved it... Bacon too!
okok .. it's gross i know XD
Now i overcook everything called meat, went sick on chicken once. It freaked me out....
Originally posted by Spades Omega on 13.12.2009 02:00:38:
> as another cooking question
>
> whats ur favorite "dish" u like to cook?
>
> yours
> spades
Sushies, the problem is that i never do enough of those....
One time I messed up instant pudding. You know, the kind where it says to stir the mix into 2 cups of milk for 3 minutes until it's not lumpy anymore?
Originally posted by Alevina on 13.12.2009 02:07:08:
> One time I messed up instant pudding. You know, the
> kind where it says to stir the mix into 2 cups of
> milk for 3 minutes until it's not lumpy anymore?
>
>
> Alevina
Makes me think of my brother, making Kraft Dinner, and NOT removing the water from the noodles when adding the cheese powder, milk and butter.
pro XD
Originally posted by Kasamanahana on 13.12.2009 02:08:40:
> When you could ban botters, what was your favorite
> excuse one of them ever gave?
"i didn't see you"
OF COURSE YOU DIDNT SEE ME! I appear in a flash of light, i spam you in red and i follow you everwyere. NO ONE ELSE has the GM outfit and i have gm written beside my name and in the chat window too.
Originally posted by Kasamanahana on 13.12.2009 02:08:40:
> When you could ban botters, what was your favorite
> excuse one of them ever gave?
Aestyn
"i had to go to toilet and let my three year old brother play, he dont understand you and cant type! i told him not to respond to anyone!"
About the botter "excuses"
you can also add the "omg i was so terrified of seeing the GM that i logged off immediatly as he came to me!"
Originally posted by Sejalzor on 13.12.2009 02:12:34:
> Have you ever banned someone unjustly?
Aestyn
I meant to ban someone for spamming the f-word once in Game-Chat, and banned someone else instead, an innocent bystander. They were quite shocked, but I fixed it immediately after blushing for a bit!
Originally posted by Etien on Secura on 13.12.2009 02:15:11:
> max bans in a day?
Aestyn
I think I've banned 100 players once for botting, spamming me with offensive comments and the like on only one world once! Was quite the banning olympics for me.
Originally posted by Sejalzor on 13.12.2009 02:12:34:
> Have you ever banned someone unjustly?
GM Laylee
no, if the person breaks the rules, there is no such thing as unjustified banishments. There are bans overturned, but it is often per lack of prooves or missunderstandings.
The biggest "unjust" ban would be when i banned a thief after warning him 6 times to stop, kicking him offline , warning him again and see him continue to do so. This was in my very first months of activity and it was caused by missunderstandings of an action once done toward me, by a Cip employee, which made me believe that thievery was illegal.
HOWEVER, i did ban people on accidents. When you click statements, you sometimes misclick them and i did end up banning innocent peoples. Such mistake were resolved within the following minutes though.
Originally posted by Sejalzor on 13.12.2009 02:16:15:
> If you could meet any of your fellow gamemasters
> (past or present), who would it be and why?
I'd like to meet any / all of them. Would be great to see who I work with on a daily basis and meet them for who they are in the real world!
Originally posted by Etien on Secura on 13.12.2009 02:15:11:
> max bans in a day?
GM Laylee
I think it reached around 60. When i took care of the character comment thread. Was quite a ban festival o.O
Originally posted by Sejalzor on 13.12.2009 02:16:15:
> If you could meet any of your fellow gamemasters
> (past or present), who would it be and why?
GM Laylee
Tyrell, i wish i could get a leaf or 2 from who he was. However.... each time i saw him i freeze in fear XD
He does have quite a reputation.
Originally posted by Sejalzor on 13.12.2009 02:18:36:
> Did either of you work with Excessus?
> I'd venture to say he should be a legend among GMs
> ;p
>
> although he once banned me, I'd say he was the
> greatest GM of his time
Yes. I worked with Excessus for a few years, and he is my 'inspiration' for a gamemaster if you will.
Originally posted by Etien on Secura on 13.12.2009 02:15:11:
> max bans in a day?
GM Xane Doombringer
One day I decided that I would try to put a real dent in the number of botters...I ended up with about 100 banishments within 24 hours. It was pretty tiring
Originally posted by Sejalzor on 13.12.2009 02:19:17:
> What is your funniest/most original tool character
> name?
GM Zac Efron
Hey guys! \o/
Originally posted by Sejalzor on 13.12.2009 02:19:17:
> What is your funniest/most original tool character
> name?
I guess you will understand this if you know German.
Originally posted by Sejalzor on 13.12.2009 02:18:36:
> Did either of you work with Excessus?
> I'd venture to say he should be a legend among GMs
> ;p
>
> although he once banned me, I'd say he was the
> greatest GM of his time
GM Laylee
I came in the team when he was there. When he left, it was a complete shock for me. I truely believe that with him leaving, the GM team lost one of it's pillar
Sejalzor, if you meant in real life, Kosari and Ramorien. We speak a lot in game and there is something with those 2 that i am sure i could learn as well.
tyrell in RL would probably freak me out even more :P <3
Originally posted by Baka Nagasaki on 13.12.2009 02:22:54:
> If you were given a ticket to do Whatever you wanted,
> What would you do?
Get sumonning powers on a server for 24 hours. Time to teach the "average" palyer why GMs DONT have that capacity ^.^
No strange names for me i am the boring type lol
Originally posted by Baka Nagasaki on 13.12.2009 02:22:54:
> If you were given a ticket to do Whatever you wanted,
> What would you do?
Conjure a bajillion gps on top of a building with a bajillion summons in rook and watch everyone die.
Originally posted by Xepowarrior on 13.12.2009 02:25:18:
> And what you feel when youre making banns ?
> Its your task ?
Aestyn
I don't feel any remorse or anything. Pretty much, follow the rules, or pay the consequences!
Originally posted by Xepowarrior on 13.12.2009 02:25:18:
>
> And what you feel when youre making banns ?
> Its your task ?
Yes, that its "my job"
but when i FINALLY catch someone whom i know for trouble making and whom always evaded it, it is purely a joygasm. Those around me, in RL, knew i did something evil cause i had a HUGE snickering smile on my face and i was twitching on the chair.
Originally posted by Vihio on 13.12.2009 02:26:21:
> What speed internet you have?
GM Laylee
I have played tibia on dial up ever since i started. I am on high speed internet since about 2 or 3 months.
Originally posted by Xepowarrior on 13.12.2009 02:31:17:
> =O, and which would you do if you knew that one of
> your friends that play tibia get bann ?
>
> depends ?
yes it depends on the ban type. Sharing/mc/botting, they are instantly out of the guild i lead. I can remain friend with them because it is not because someone prefers facility on a game, that it means he/she is a bad person.
But.. you know.. i banned so many peoples in my own guild... It is almost a way to see if they are REALLY friends for the right reasons. If they stay friends despite bans, they ARE good friends.
Originally posted by Xepowarrior on 13.12.2009 02:31:17:
> =O, and which would you do if you knew that one of
> your friends that play tibia get bann ?
>
> depends ?
Aestyn
I have banned several of my friends on Tibia before. They usually deserve it; I can't do anything about it. Have to be as unbias as I can.
Anyways ...
I just want to thank all of you all again for asking anything that was on your minds. It was truly a fun time, and like my colleagues, I hope you understand us a bit better now. Special thanks to all the GMs for helping out, made it even more enjoyable.
To those that did not get their questions answered: I apologize! Hopefully next time...
Aestyn
<33 Yes it was great fun! I enjoyed the experience and i am looking forward joining in the next chat! <3
Take care everyone!
Thanks for reading and I hope you liked it!!
Yours,
Maus
