[Lonestar]

I think this will be my final post because I cannot handle controversial threads like this well (Which is not Apple's problem, it's a me problem).

So I'm just going to tackle what I feel I'd like to see in a new GM if we ever get one, which is essentially a mix of all the good traits that previous or current GMs have/had and I feel it's essential to possess in a position like that. And that I believe other people in this thread have been punching this button once or twice.

Activity - A good GM in my opinion should be active within the game more than anything. You're taking care of a game that isn't yours and it's not exclusive to the main Discord at all. Not to say you have to play everyday, but one-two hours RPing with the players for example would not hurt at all, as well as making sure that your name is thrown there, be it in your OOC page of your profile or not.

It should also be public and not exclusive to secret houses, as you're a public figure and should treat yourself as such. If you're for some reason hiding, then you should be working to fix that, since you have the power to do such.

One of the thing that I've noticed, that may or may not be included to this topic is that alot of people don't report players that have done a bad-bad for a multitude of reasons, some of them being that the player is shy and doesn't know the GMs well, having a feel of being overwhelmed by their position or because they only trust one of them but they might be unavailable currently, or for some other reason. This kind of thing promotes the GM to investigate on their own and that kinda feels unnecessary when the community itself could be helping as well, but it could be a result of a snowball effect. (Disclaimer: There's nothing wrong in being shy. I used to be as well when I started playing this.)

Impartialness - An unbiased individual seems more like a fantasy than reality, correct. But what matters is the attempt of it. No human being will be unbiased forever as one day or another they will sway towards one side, be it because you like X or because you hate Y. And that's fine really, it's just one thing that can't be abused.

Attempting to be neutral and fair when cases that goes from one person versus another is fundamental for this kind of job, akin to a judge but not exactly there. When evidence is provided about someone's behavior, that's where a side should be taken, provided it's valid.

Professionalism - Being responsible, an adult and mature. GM is not a job that's forced on you, it's voluntary, it's thankless, but it's there and it's necessary for the health of the game. And if things get too heavy for you, you can always retire with the famous 'I tried' and no one will look bad at you.

It's a stressful job, since it deals with people directly and misinformation will come from one's mouth whenether you like it or not, and not everyone will treat being involved in something with a happy face. But that's the jist of it and shielding yourself from the problems is part of your self-defense. Treat people the way you wish to be treated, and if you treat them badly?

That's about all I have to say in regards to new blood in the GM team (if we get it), and if the time comes, I hope the choice will be okay. Stay frosty, gamers.