Tomfoolery's GM Application

[Tomfoolery 14]

In-game name: 11A CPT Thomas Foolery
Age: 18
SteamID: STEAM_0:0:523425845
Warns: 1 (Self-Damage)
Timezone: CST
Playtime?: 334:36:00
Do you have access to TeamSpeak and a microphone?: Yes
Do you have the ability to record Garry's Mod videos?: Yes
Referral(s): Horse
Past experiences as a Game Master: Wasted 2 years total (on for a year, burned out, came back another) as a GM on Revival Servers. Never again. Also, was a GM here for about a month under Fetn and was told to come back whenever I was active again so here I am.
Why should we choose you over other applicants?: Two years under the belt and I still have plenty of time for the server unlike most people in their twenties with long work hours. I'm able to work on my own time and pick and choose when I go into work, unless school gets in the way and won't be a problem for long since I'm a senior. Plus, I'd like to bring in more unique events than what I've been seeing a lot of since the map switch (copy and paste FFAs and such) with a bit more story and actual goals other than 'kill the bad guys', but of course I'll give the players something to shoot at, all work and no play sucks. Plus, I've noticed there's only one actually active GM member, Horse, and see Theos helping out a surprising amount when it comes to him being Manager, so I'd like to at least assist in doing events almost everyday this time around to help out!

I've also been using my experiences as a Dungeon Master when playing D&D (yes, those skills connect surprisingly well when it comes to managing and running an event) to help both make my ideas and events as well as running them or throwing in some spice and twists into them so it's not bland or ends up how most expect it to. These skills tie in with almost every bit of heart and soul I slap into my events throughout the years, weather it was on Revival, Garnet, or even my adventures I make for D&D!
Have you ever been banned or punished on any server? If so, Include details: [Zephyr Roleplay, Star Wars RP] Miss-clicked with a rocket launcher class when I tabbed out since my character spawns in with it out after an event that made everyone spawn in the same location. The feed was practically unreadable and lagged the server for a second or two, but I took a week ban. Didn't fight it, but they knew me as a long-time player and had mercy I guess since it should've been two weeks.
How much time do you have to contribute to the role?: On average, about 6-7 hours, after 5 PM CST. Holidays, I get on after 12 PM CST and stay on almost the whole day.

In your own words, what are the responsibilities of a Gamemaster?: To entertain the masses of the server and meet both the higher up's and the player's expectations. Act like you're a representor for the server, be responsible, and stay humble. Don't let your work rust and make every player feel special and needed within each event of yours they participate in. Always improve, but don't put yourself above your peers. Remember to give tips and accept criticism from those you respect and answer to.

 Describe how you would contribute to RP as a part of the Gamemaster team: I'd introduce more creativity and story-boarding for the players. PVPs and FFAs are fun too, but I know there's some people out there who want some adventure and at least a little story when it comes to how things happened.

 

Please list and explain 3 unique event ideas designed for only your faction to take part in: (1) Drug Bust raid, but the NSG are also hired to raid the same place by an unknown liquidator. The Army and NSG would notice each other and obviously start questioning and getting hostile. Basically I wanna see what happens when I throw a wrench in the operation and like to watch how they try to solve it, either through the diplomacy of striking a deal and working together, or throwing hands and trying to take all the contraband for themselves in order to appease their orders. (2) A Takeover on a temporary Afghan Command Center that houses and sends out important intel as well as orders. It would be one-life for everyone contributing (including the real Tali I'd be putting in the center as well as NPCs) and, if they actually pull it off, get the chance to get a random Officer's name with a proper roll and can do another to set false orders for the Afghan to follow during Peace Time, like going to the Gas Station only for 3 Nailgunners to blow em to bits. If they roll too low, however, the Afghan will know it's fake and can roll to find where they sent the orders from and pull a counter ambush instead. All in all, it's just a mission with so many chances for it to go somewhere else and I love surprises. (3) A live execution of an important US Officer is being held in the center of town! After informing all SOC members, they'll need to devise a plan to stop it by any means necessary. Several paths I allow would include the simple 'snipe the executor from a mile away and grab the officer', but obviously I'd make it a hard escape for them for such simple-minded plays. They could go for a cleaner, but riskier approach by disguising as Afghan Elite members and ordering them to hand over the officer for torture so they can get intel, which is believable, and almost anything between the two!

Please list and explain 1 unique global event idea designed for the entire server to take part in: (personally one I was upset that I never got to hold while I was GM) Operation: Waterworks. A full-on PvPvE for the entire player base to contribute in! A central Irrigation System in the center of town would be taken over by Event Characters and NPCs, who will announce their demands to both since it's used by both Afghan and Army forces for clean water to get to their base. After the announcement, there would be a Mission Holder from each side calling briefing to tell them to launch a takeover of the Irrigation System and complete a few tasks and defend in order to secure it. Both sides would need to fight not only each other, but the NPC squad as well throughout the entire battle while also managing the tasks on site. Basically my own spin on those little missions you do in Dark Zones in The Division that I loved so much.

Edited March 3, 2022 by Tomfoolery

[Fetn 1,217]

Just to make it official. Thomas is the only exception to playtime. He can apply with howmany hours he has 

[Horse 350]

1+ I know I’ve gotten GM fairly recently but Coming from both a GM and leadership standpoint Thomas could play a pivotal role in getting their to be more events/RP during peacetime whilst he did have an inactivity issue for a short duration he is turning that around and becoming more active.

Feel free to add me as a referral 

[Lieutenant General 35]

+1 I see this guy on all of the time and I love his ideas! Would make a great addition to the GM team

[ShinyAtlas 42]

Fat +1

This guy clearly has experience with this type of stuff, and is liked by most people. The GM team doesn't have that many people, and Tom would be a perfect fit to help the "GM shortage".

-Only problem (Which I'm sure you can work around) in this app is the fact that NSG is gone so I don't really know how your first event would work.

[Rook_ 56]

+1

You events seem very creative and fun, you are active again and appear to plan on continuing that activity, and although you have been banned on a server before, it was an accident. I think you would make an amazing GM, and wish you the best of luck with your app.

 

[BrianTheilliterate 147]

+1

Great Reputation with the server

Great events

overall will be a great add to the GM team!!!

[exile917 4]

+1 my opinion probably doesn't matter but he's a good dude. 

[Wyatt 292]

+1

Will add alot to the gm team

[Bowl22 125]

+1

Well thought out events with clear and easy to read details well keeping players in mind 

Hope to see your great events soon!

[0Mao 40]

+1 also confirming my referral. 

One of the best RPers ik, consistently is in character and, has previous GM experience with great events that can attract and utilize all members on the server.

Although ik I'm not a GM, I do think I could tell the difference between somebody who could benefit the server compared to somebody who wouldn't, I think Thomas would be a great help and addition on the GM team.

[Gabeisthat 133]

+1

He has a lot of experience and knows not to fuck around best of luck to you 

[trixz 5]

+1 havent had a problem with him mostly a chill guy. the events look good would like to see him in the gm team

[PappaEric 90]

+1 - You're active again, don't see a problem other than being a NG main :). Good luck!

[Tomfoolery 14]

2 minutes ago, PappaEric said:

+1 - You're active again, don't see a problem other than being a NG main :). Good luck!

Bro I'm tryin man, grew up on that shit, feels like tryna go cold turkey sometimes  but 'preciate it mate