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GM Applications & Requirements

Post by Henhouse »

Listed below is the application form and requirements to apply for staff on Smolderforge. All the requirements must be met in order to be able to apply. Please be completely honest in your applications, we will know usually if things are falsified or just attempting to get hired. We hire very selectively. If you are accepted we will contact you.

Why would I want to work for Smolderforge?
- While working for Smolderforge is a complete voluntary job, it does have many benefits. You work your own hours, get to know the staff better, have an inside knowledge of the going-ons at work, help Smolderforge stay clean and safe, get to experiment things, watch over people without them knowing (arena matches!), explore all aspects of the game and its hidden maps and secrets, but also -- have a sense of pride while on the job. Working at Smolderforge is supposed to be a fun thing to do. If at anything you feel the job is a burden on you, you're free to resign at any given time. Of course, it is not an easy, sit-back and relax kind of job -- there is work involved. You have guidelines and rules you must follow while carrying out the work that is to be done. You're an essential and vital part of the community. The face to the server, the helper, the friend, and the companion. Game Masters help form and shape the respect and pride of a community by their professionalism, esteem and integrity. This is one of the utmost important things to realize as part of the staff. This is why we are picky at choosing who we feel is the best to represent us.


Requirements:
  • You must be at least 16 years of age.
  • You must have NO serious account inflictions. Meaning no suspensions and/or account closures.
  • You must have at least 5 days (total) of game time play on Smolderforge.
  • You must speak proper and fluent English, other languages additional to this requirement is a plus if you're fluent with them.
  • You must have a positive attitude, outlook and be able to take constructive criticism.
  • You must be able to spell correctly and type in proper grammar while on in-game support duty. (It would be wise to exercise this in your application as it is highly reflected)
  • You need to have a basic understanding how commands work on private servers.
  • You have read and agreed to our Terms of Service which you should have bound to on account creation.
  • You will be willing to abide by the Game Master CoC(Code of Conduct) which sets the rules and guidelines for being on our staff. The GM CoC is pasted at an external page located here.

Application Form: (This is what you fill out)
  • What is your character's name in-game: (can be multiples)
  • How old are you:
  • What country do you currently live in:
  • Other languages fluent in besides English:
  • If so, how well:
  • Have you ever been a Game Master on another server? (Just to see, no additional bonuses):
  • Occupation(s), if school/university include grade/year level:
  • When did you start playing on Smolderforge?
  • How much experience with seeing in-game Smolderforge GMs do you have? (opening tickets and speaking with GMs, or seeing how we typically function)
  • Do you work well with others or are you better independent:
  • What experience with retail WoW do you have?
  • If you played, what levels of characters did you have? (no low level alts please)
  • What do you think qualifies you to be a Game Master on Smolderforge? What do you have to offer to the community?
  • Have you agreed to our Terms of Service and will be willing to bind to the GM CoC?
  • Any additional comments you would like to add?
Please make a post below here with this application filled out. If you have any questions feel free to PM me.

Notice: Please do not contact us asking about if we've accepted your application. We will contact you if we accept it and schedule you for an interview. We will not contact you if your application was rejected. We typically hire in waves so your application is always open to consideration, we will review the applications that have been posted, see if player is still active, and send out invites.
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Re: GM Applications & Requirements

Post by Boptoe »

What is/are your main character(s) name in Smolderforge?

Cleveland, Boptoe, Shuryo

How old are you: 17

What country do you currently live in:

US

Do you speak any other languages besides English:

No, but I can have small conversations in Spanish(small talk).

If so, how well:

Very little.

Have you ever been a Game Master on another server? (Just to see, no additional bonuses):

Yes

Occupation(s), if school include grade/year level: I'm in my Senior year of high school. I work at a Deli right now(best sandwiches, ever).

When did you start playing on Smolderforge?

I'll say about 6 months ago.

How much experience with seeing in-game Smolderforge GMs do you have? (opening tickets and speaking with GMs, or seeing how we typically function):

I usually had my issues solved by Henhouse. Also, I had talks with Endania and Chomba from time to time. I never really had issues though(compared to other people) because I would just PM Hen on the forums. Usually solved my own ingame problems :).

If you have played on our Pre-BC server, are you seeking GM duty on there as well?

That would be cool. I know a lot of the people from the TBC server that went there(and some friends from other servers).

Do you work well with others or like to do your own thing:

I like working with others very much but when it's time to work alone, I do great. At work I prefer to work alone but I see WoW as a more social thing(considering it's a game) and I do both.
Do you or have you ever played on retail? Yes

If so what levels of characters did you have? (No low level alts please.)

80 Rogue, 75 Death Knight, 60 druid(not a low level alt, in the same condition it was in original prebc).

Why do you think you should be a Game Master on Smolderforge?

I really like the community(even though a lot of my friends have left) and it's the only server that I think operates perfectly. The mall areas. duel areas, and arenas are all nice. There is pretty much always players online. There is good PvE for people that are into it, and PvP for those who prefer it. I like the Head Admin(Hen) and I like the staff that I see in-game(pretty much Chomba lol). Also, I've made good friends here and I think the server will keep growing. It's really the only truly successful 2.4.3 server imo(in terms of progression its come a loooong way).

Have you agreed to our ToS and CoC and will be willing to bind to the GM CoC?

Yes

Any additional comments you would like to add?

I like music a lot. That has nothing to do with leading/helping but music is one of my favorite things. I also play hockey. Its a great sport imo. I'm an easy guy to get along with and I try not to step on others toes. Nothing more, thanks
Cleveland
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Re: GM Applications & Requirements

Post by Kristine »

What is/are your main character(s) name in Smolderforge? Kristine, SIlanah
How old are you: 20
What country do you currently live in: Norway
Do you speak any other languages besides English: Norwegian, Swedish, Danish
If so, how well: Fluent
Have you ever been a Game Master on another server? (Just to see, no additional bonuses): Admin of World of Valhall and pretbc.com
Occupation(s), if school include grade/year level: Finished my first year at Uni, now having a year off not doing anything special.
When did you start playing on Smolderforge? Month ago!
How much experience with seeing in-game Smolderforge GMs do you have? (opening tickets and speaking with GMs, or seeing how we typically function) Not seen many. I got a polite ingame mail from my ticket, wich gave a satisfying answer. A invisible GM is a good GM.
If you have played on our Pre-BC server, are you seeking GM duty on there as well? I'm foremost looking to be GM at the pre-bc server, since my knowledge of pre-bc is far greater than after level 60.

Do you work well with others or like to do your own thing: I enjoy being a part of a team, and still do like do my own bits and bops. I find that a good combination to be independent and a good team worker at the same time.
Do you or have you ever played on retail? Yes, I've played since week two after release, 2004. Vashj EU.
If so what levels of characters did you have? (No low level alts please.) 60 dwarf warrior and 60 human priest.
Why do you think you should be a Game Master on Smolderforge? I'm usually not a bragger, but I feel confident in my abilities when it comes to Mangos/Trinity commands and efficiency. I take orders, and execute them well.
Have you agreed to our ToS and CoC and will be willing to bind to the GM CoC? Yep!
Any additional comments you would like to add?
I can be contacted on msn by adding kristine_a90@hotmail.com.
I really want to get back into GMing, missed it alot since pretbc.com shut down.

Yours, Kristine
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Re: GM Applications & Requirements

Post by Shett »

* What is/are your main character(s) name in Smolderforge?: Shett
* How old are you: 16
* What country do you currently live in: United Kingdom
* Do you speak any other languages besides English: Yes, Bulgarian.
* If so, how well: Pretty fluent.
* Have you ever been a Game Master on another server? (Just to see, no additional bonuses): Yes, I've been a GM at a server which name I currently do not remember. It was 2 years ago and it was a TBC server. I was GM there for 5 months.
* Occupation(s), if school include grade/year level: BTEC Diploma for IT Users Level 1 at College.
* When did you start playing on Smolderforge?: Almost 4 months ago.
* How much experience with seeing in-game Smolderforge GMs do you have? (opening tickets and speaking with GMs, or seeing how we typically function): Opening tickets and speaking with GMs. Providing them with the help requested from the.
* If you have played on our Pre-BC server, are you seeking GM duty on there as well?: I'm currently seeking GM Duty only there.
* Do you work well with others or like to do your own thing: I enjoy working with others.
* Do you or have you ever played on retail?: Yes, I did.
* If so what levels of characters did you have? (No low level alts please.): I had a level 23 shaman. I've payed for 5 months but I quited on the first week.
* Why do you think you should be a Game Master on Smolderforge?: The Pre-BC Server haves lack of GMs and the server is currently new and haves problems/bugs which I want to get aware of.
* Have you agreed to our ToS and CoC and will be willing to bind to the GM CoC?: Yes, I am currently whilling to bind the GM CoC.
* Any additional comments you would like to add?: The server is awesome !! Keep up the good work.
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Re: GM Applications & Requirements

Post by Frostflame »

What is/are your main character(s) name in Smolderforge?
Frostbull

How old are you:
16

What country do you currently live in:
England

Do you speak any other languages besides English:
Nope, well speak some French and Spanish

If so, how well:
To understandable standards

Have you ever been a Game Master on another server? (Just to see, no additional bonuses):
Yes I have.

Occupation(s), if school include grade/year level:
WoW! :D

When did you start playing on Smolderforge?
Couple of months back till laptop bugged got a new one now lowe :D

How much experience with seeing in-game Smolderforge GMs do you have? (opening tickets and speaking with GMs, or seeing how we typically function)
Not alo but I gather theres a good bunch of people.

If you have played on our Pre-BC server, are you seeking GM duty on there as well?
No I was already GM on one but they closed down.

Do you work well with others or like to do your own thing:
I like working with others as a team but I can also work individually on my own if I have to :)

Do you or have you ever played on retail?
Used to play it only for a year!

If so what levels of characters did you have? (No low level alts please.)
70-druid (gone off druids now lowe)

Why do you think you should be a Game Master on Smolderforge?
Well I meet all the requirements, I am a helpful person and can be strict when needed. I also could bring fun to the staff and server along with events and some fun for the community to join in on. I also have good grammar so everyone will be able to understand me!

Have you agreed to our ToS and CoC and will be willing to bind to the GM CoC?
Yes of Course :D

Any additional comments you would like to add?
Yes I play every day and on weekends im on all night basically!
Thanks for reading hope you enjoyed it and take my app into consideration.
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Re: GM Applications & Requirements

Post by Morolio »

What is/are your main character(s) name in Smolderforge?
  • Morolio
How old are you:
  • I├óΓé¼Γäóm seventeen; March 18th, 1993.
What country do you currently live in:
  • I live in Dublin, Ireland.
Do you speak any other languages besides English:
  • I speak a small bit of French, and I├óΓé¼Γäóm fluent in Irish, but no one speaks that├óΓé¼┬ª
If so, how well:
  • Very little French, conversational Irish.
Have you ever been a Game Master on another server?
  • I was a moderator on EchelonedWoW (not a donor-min, an actual moderator) in its early days, I was also a senior GM on WoWGasm for about 3 months, up until my mother fell ill, and I stopped. I've been an admin on other smaller servers, but nothing major.
Occupation(s), if school include grade/year level:
  • I├óΓé¼Γäóm in 5th year in Secondary School, which means I have one more year, then University, where I├óΓé¼Γäód like to do Journalism.
When did you start playing on Smolderforge?
  • Very recently.
How much experience with seeing in-game Smolderforge GMs do you have? (opening tickets and speaking with GMs, or seeing how we typically function)
  • I spoke to Henhouse for about 10 minutes yesterday. I├óΓé¼Γäóve only had one serious problem in-game, which was falling through the world. Luckily, I was able to fix this myself. :-)
If you have played on our Pre-BC server, are you seeking GM duty on there as well?
  • I would prefer to only work on the Classic server, if that├óΓé¼Γäós at all possible.
Do you work well with others or like to do your own thing:
  • I work equally well with both, to be honest. I love to work on a team, but I├óΓé¼Γäóm very self-motivated too. I├óΓé¼Γäóm a people person at heart, so I absolutely love interaction with other people.
Do you or have you ever played on retail?
  • Yes, I├óΓé¼Γäóve been playing since its release in Europe. My account was compromised in 2007 (a few months after The Burning Crusade├óΓé¼Γäós release), which resulted in all my characters being deleted whilst I was on a break. By the time I came back to the game (early October), it was too late for them to do anything for my account. I remade an account in late October 2007, and that├óΓé¼Γäós the account I├óΓé¼Γäóm playing now. My current main is a restoration Druid, which I can link the armory to at your request.
If so what levels of characters did you have? (No low level alts please.)
  • I have two 85s, an 80, and several characters ranging from 50 - 70
Why do you think you should be a Game Master on Smolderforge?
  • I'm an enthusiastic gamer, and I give one hundred per cent to any task I'm given. I'm also a team player, and very loyal. I can work with just about anyone, as I know when to keep my mouth (or fingers, in this case) shut, and when to speak up. I'm quite a relaxed kind of person, but when someone crosses the line, I├óΓé¼Γäóll be the first one to let them know they├óΓé¼Γäóve done so, and to stop it.

    I'm not entirely sure what to put here, so I’ll keep it short; I’m loyal, well mannered, fluent in English, and very professional.
Have you agreed to our ToS and CoC and will be willing to bind to the GM CoC?
  • Yes, of course.
Any additional comments you would like to add?
  • Thank you very much for considering my application, and I can├óΓé¼Γäót wait to hear from you.
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Re: GM Applications & Requirements

Post by Ilovefail045 »

* What is/are your main character(s) name in Smolderforge?

-Awesomedruid, Disembowler

* How old are you:

-16 (10th March 17)

* What country do you currently live in:

- Belgium

* Do you speak any other languages besides English:

- Dutch, French and a bit German.

* If so, how well:

- Dutch is my birth language, they teach my French in school and my friends teach me German.

* Have you ever been a Game Master on another server? (Just to see, no additional bonuses):

- No.

* Occupation(s), if school include grade/year level:

- Skating
- Programming
- Software design
- Ofcourse W.o.W
- I'm in 5th year in school (one more year to go)

* When did you start playing on Smolderforge?

- Guessing about a month ago, been playing the server alot in that month.

* How much experience with seeing in-game Smolderforge GMs do you have? (opening tickets and speaking with GMs, or seeing how we typically function)

- I talk to GM's alot, when I see abusers etc..

* If you have played on our Pre-BC server, are you seeking GM duty on there as well?

- I have, not long tough. I came from another server, a Pre-BC server. So im playing 70 server atm. I'm really enjoying it and no, I am not seeking GM duty on there.

* Do you work well with others or like to do your own thing:

- I love working with others, this allows me to ask other people their oppinion but there are a few occasions where I need to work alone.

* Do you or have you ever played on retail?

- I have. I'm currently a level 77 warrior. Went back to private servers cause I enjoy them more.

* If so what levels of characters did you have? (No low level alts please.)

- Read question above ^^

* Why do you think you should be a Game Master on Smolderforge?

- Cause I always love helping people, even if im not a GM I try to help people the best I can, so I can make sure their stay on the server is more enjoyable. More people on the server --> more people to help n,n

* Have you agreed to our ToS and CoC and will be willing to bind to the GM CoC?

- Yes, I have.

* Any additional comments you would like to add?

- I hope I make it n,n
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Post by Imperium »

What is your character's name in-game: (can be multiples)
Imperium.

How old are you:
Eighteen.

What country do you currently live in:
United States of America

Other languages fluent in besides English:
N/A

If so, how well:
N/A

Have you ever been a Game Master on another server? (Just to see, no additional bonuses):
Yes, but so long ago I don't believe it should even be considered experience.

Occupation(s), if school/university include grade/year level:
Highschool Graduate, parttime worker.

When did you start playing on Smolderforge?
Years ago, when Primez was still staff and Endania got his mod position.

How much experience with seeing in-game Smolderforge GMs do you have? (opening tickets and speaking with GMs, or seeing how we typically function)
A lot of experience watching/talking to the current staff, I open tickets almost daily so speaking to the staff is an everyday thing(almost).

Do you work well with others or are you better independent:
I prefer to work alone, but having someone help out with bigger issues is always nice, in fact I would lik e to have a more experienced Staff help me with problems.

What experience with retail WoW do you have?
Been playing retail on and off since it released.

If you played, what levels of characters did you have? (no low level alts please)
Two level 85's, a Shaman and a Warrior.

What do you think qualifies you to be a Game Master on Smolderforge? What do you have to offer to the community?
I believe I have the qualities of a game master not only because I respect players but I respect the server, I'm willing to listen to all sides of the story before making a judgement call, and I'm usually on during offpeak hours and peak hours, so my flexibility matches the need of the players.


Have you agreed to our ToS, CoC and will be willing to bind to the GM CoC?
I agree fully.

Any additional comments you would like to add?
Remade my application, because it was a year old. Still interested in becoming a mod, at least. Bigtime staff positions are something to give to someone whom has more responsibility.
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Re: GM Applications & Requirements

Post by DeezYum »

What is/are your main character(s) name in Smolderforge?
My Toons names are Deezie, Excuses, Dotdropnrofl

How old are you:
I am 20 years of Age

What country do you currently live in:
I live in the United States of America

Do you speak any other languages besides English:
If so, how well:
No

Have you ever been a Game Master on another server? (Just to see, no additional bonuses):
Yes, I have been a GM on my friends Server Dellomans Wow back in the Day, Although His Emu was alot different than the one you all use so I'm not sure how similar commands are. It wont be a big deal tho I learn fast.

Occupation(s), if school include grade/year level:
Wayne Community College/ Best Buy

When did you start playing on Smolderforge?
About a month ago, It has really balanced level 70 pvp from what I see thus far.

How much experience with seeing in-game Smolderforge GMs do you have? (opening tickets and
speaking with GMs, or seeing how we typically function)
This is why I am applying, I see posts in LFG all day needing GMs. I see hackers outside of Dueling areas all the time & nothing is done. I want to help the server.

If you have played on our Pre-BC server, are you seeking GM duty on there as well?
I'm only on that server briefly when lvl 70 one is down. Id prefer to watch over the 70 server but If help is needed I could see what I can do.

Do you work well with others or like to do your own thing:
Both of course :)

Do you or have you ever played on retail?
If so what levels of characters did you have? (No low level alts please.)
85 Warlock on Retail, 80 Rogue, 80 Hunter. I dont pay for retail anymore tho

Why do you think you should be a Game Master on Smolderforge?
Because I want nothing more than to help balance the server, Fix bugs and see its community expand into something much larger.

Have you agreed to our ToS and CoC and will be willing to bind to the GM CoC?
Of Course.

I would just like to say, I hope you take me into the staff so I can do something myself about the bugs and exploits being performed on the server when no one is around. I also think I have a decent impact on the community & random people I don't even know happen to know who I am already as it is.
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Re: GM Applications & Requirements

Post by Tonks »

* What is/are your main character(s) name in Smolderforge? Tonks
* How old are you: 27
* What country do you currently live in: US
* Do you speak any other languages besides English: English, Russian
* If so, how well: Fluent
* Have you ever been a Game Master on another server? (Just to see, no additional bonuses): No
* Occupation(s), if school include grade/year level: Technical Writer
* When did you start playing on Smolderforge? 6-8 months ago or so.
* How much experience with seeing in-game Smolderforge GMs do you have? (opening tickets and speaking with GMs, or seeing how we typically function) I have very personal relationship with Henry *wink wink nudge nudge*
* If you have played on our Pre-BC server, are you seeking GM duty on there as well? Mostly PREBC, dont play TBC much anymore.
* Do you work well with others or like to do your own thing: Depends, drinking games are fun with others, circle jerks not so much.
* Do you or have you ever played on retail? Yes
* If so what levels of characters did you have? (No low level alts please.) 70
* Why do you think you should be a Game Master on Smolderforge? Just help our with little things I guess.
* Have you agreed to our ToS and CoC and will be willing to bind to the GM CoC? Yes
* Any additional comments you would like to add? Nope
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