How to Be a GM in World of Warcraft

Last Updated: September 14, 2021

A GM, or a game master, is someone who officiates or acts as a guide inside games that enforces the rules and regulations, making sure that everything is running smoothly. GMs are found on multiplayer games, mostly on role-playing games like World of Warcraft. Not everyone can become a game master, but if you ever considered becoming one for the World of Warcraft game, then the steps below may help you to become one.

Steps

1
Set your mind that being a game master is a REAL job. First, you need to know that a game master is an actual job. As fun as it sounds, becoming a GM is a full-time desk job. Not everyone can instantly become a GM just because they've played the game for months on ends. Becoming a GM is not simply all about playing games.
2
Meet the basic requirements. You need to know if you meet the basic requirements:
- Since it’s an office work, you need to be at least 18 years old before you can apply or be hired by Blizzard Entertainment.
- Because you’d be dealing with online players, you need to have excellent customer services skills. Some of the job requirements require you to have a degree or, at least, a certification, but having the knowledge about the game’s concept, rules, and mechanics is much more important.
- World of Warcraft is open to international players, so having the ability to speak a second language can prove to be very helpful, especially if the job description requires it.
- Note that requirements for a GM post vary depending on what the company needs, so make sure to read the job description first before you apply.
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3
Create your résumé. Write a resumé that highlights your skills, knowledge, and interest with the game. If you have any previous customer service experience, then you include it too.
- The application form should be written in English, but if the job requires the use of another language apart from English, then it would be great to create resumés in both languages.
4
Go to Blizzard’s career site. Head to Blizzard Entertainment’s website’s career section (http://sea.blizzard.com/en-sg/company/careers/). When a new game master position is available, Blizzard will post it here together with the job description and all the requirements needed.
- Once you see a GM job posting, click on “Apply Online” to send in your résumé.
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Wait for Blizzard to contact you. If you’re shortlisted for the position, Blizzard will contact you to ask more about you and probably setup a scheduled interview.
- If you pass all the assessment, you can now become a full-time WoW game master.

Community Q&A

Question

So I don't need any technical experience? Is it like working at a call center?

Ally K.

Community Answer

It's an office job, in no way like a call center anything. You're like a judge in the game. If someone violates the terms of use or in-game rules, someone else can write a "ticket." Usually no one gets to speak or get messages back from the GMs. They silently do their job, scanning the incoming tickets and acting against those who broke the game law.