What is a gamemaster?
Q: What is a gamemaster?
A: A gamemaster is a person who plans, referees, solves arguments in and otherwise runs a role-playing game with more than one player.
Q: In which type of games are gamemasters almost always seen?
A: Gamemasters are almost always seen in games where all the players are on the same side.
Q: What is the job of a gamemaster in a traditional role-playing game?
A: A gamemaster's job in a traditional role-playing game is to bring the other players' characters' stories together, control the other characters and monsters, put together places and scenes for the player characters to act in, and solve arguments between players.
Q: Is the basic rule of a gamemaster the same in almost all role-playing games?
A: Yes, the basic rule is the same in almost all role-playing games, but some rule sets may need the gamemaster to do other jobs unique to that system.
Q: What is the role of a gamemaster in an online game?
A: The role of a gamemaster in an online game is to make sure everyone follows the game's rules and give general customer service.
Q: Are gamemasters for online games always workers paid by the company that makes the game?
A: No, gamemasters for online games may be players who choose the role like in traditional role-playing games.
Q: What are some other terms used for acting as a gamemaster?
A: Acting as a gamemaster is sometimes called "Gamemastering" or "GMing" for short.
