People are selected at random from all corners of the earth. They are sent to an island to live in a villa full of cameras for several weeks. Last one alive gets to be a developer.

Well I would say in this day an age if your computer skills are not enough for a search, then maybe you best look elsewhere.... but this is ZOS we are talking about.

https://www.zenimaxonline.com/

LonePirate wrote: »

There are two requirements:

1. Grow a thick skin that reflects criticism from whiny, know-it-all players.
2. Believe that a suit in an office somewhere who has never played ESO knows more about the game than a player who routinely spends 40+ hours a week playing it.

This is sadly true. As a software developer I've experienced this before in the past. I'm not a game developer, but the fundamentals are the same and frankly the "disillusioned boss" stereotype is not exclusive to software development - that's like literally every job.

Jolipinator wrote: »

People are selected at random from all corners of the earth. They are sent to an island to live in a villa full of cameras for several weeks. Last one alive gets to be a developer.

You’re thinking of “Love island” 😂

SirAndy wrote: »

Llidoryc wrote: »

How does one become a DEV or a GM?

Apply for a job at ZOS ...

So bribery is off the table?

Dev is short for developer - the people who make the game. It's possible to become one but it's a job so you'd need to have the right experience and qualifications, be legally allowed to work in the USA, move there and get the job. All of which can be done of course, but it's not practical for everyone.

GM is short for Game Master and it's a term used for ZOS staff on the rare occasions they're visible in-game. Back in the early days of MMOs it was relatively common to see staff (or unpaid volunteers) in-game acting as GMs but these days they're got much better tools for monitoring player activity and identifying bugs than logging into a character and hoping to see it themselves so if they are ever visible it's pretty much a PR exercise.

I don't think GMs necessarily need to be developers (and it's probably best if they're not since it would take time away from actually making the game) but they are Zenimaz employees so just like becoming a dev you'd have to find a position you're qualified for, apply and get the job.

starkerealm wrote: »

LonePirate wrote: »

There are two requirements:

1. Grow a thick skin that reflects criticism from whiny, know-it-all players.
2. Believe that a suit in an office somewhere who has never played ESO knows more about the game than a player who routinely spends 40+ hours a week playing it.

I'll be honest, I'm having a hard time imagining Rich in a suit. He'd be miserable. When I was there, the closest to someone being in a suit was my old leather sport coat.

"The suits" is part of gamer fantasy lore that somewhere in the studio, there is someone preventing the developers from doing what a player thinks should be done. "The investors" are also part of gamer fantasy lore; these are the secret illuminati who either choke off development funds or are blissfully unaware of the havoc wrought by "the suits".

Gamers have entire pantheon of various deities of benevolence and malevolence. It's rather amusing.

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Koolio wrote: »

I have been on almost everyday for 4 years.

I have NEVER seen a GM

I have.

... everyone knows they don't have Gamemasters.

As far a developer... no experience necessary. Just let the bots run rampant for 6 years no problem.

therift wrote: »

starkerealm wrote: »

LonePirate wrote: »

There are two requirements:

1. Grow a thick skin that reflects criticism from whiny, know-it-all players.
2. Believe that a suit in an office somewhere who has never played ESO knows more about the game than a player who routinely spends 40+ hours a week playing it.

I'll be honest, I'm having a hard time imagining Rich in a suit. He'd be miserable. When I was there, the closest to someone being in a suit was my old leather sport coat.

"The suits" is part of gamer fantasy lore that somewhere in the studio, there is someone preventing the developers from doing what a player thinks should be done. "The investors" are also part of gamer fantasy lore; these are the secret illuminati who either choke off development funds or are blissfully unaware of the havoc wrought by "the suits".

Gamers have entire pantheon of various deities of benevolence and malevolence. It's rather amusing.

No, I understand the myth. Thing is, at least personally, "the devs," aren't some anonymous figures out there. I've met most of the team leads. I've had beers with Rich. So I'm not saying, "no, they're not like that," I'm saying the mental image of Rich in a suit is amusing to me.

To be a Community Ambassador, there's a couple of steps:

1. First, you gotta have a cool username, like, oh I dunno, @Saucy_Jack.
2. Next, you gotta tag someone in a position of power over community issues, like, say, @ZOS_GinaBruno, so they're aware of your desire to become a community ambassador.
3. Next, you have to show you're active within the community, by running grandiose events - maybe something like weeks-long ESO-themed popularity contests.
4. Then, you gotta ask really nicely, like, suuuper nicely. Something like "pretty pretty pretty pretty pretty please oh great and wise @ZOS_GinaBruno you are wonderful and a champion among mere mortals."
5. THEN, you gotta refresh the forums every 5 seconds like a maniac wait patiently to see if your title on the left side has changed.

At least, I *THINK* that's how it works.

Saucy_Jack wrote: »

To be a Community Ambassador, there's a couple of steps:

1. First, you gotta have a cool username, like, oh I dunno, @Saucy_Jack.
2. Next, you gotta tag someone in a position of power over community issues, like, say, @ZOS_GinaBruno, so they're aware of your desire to become a community ambassador.
3. Next, you have to show you're active within the community, by running grandiose events - maybe something like weeks-long ESO-themed popularity contests.
4. Then, you gotta ask really nicely, like, suuuper nicely. Something like "pretty pretty pretty pretty pretty please oh great and wise @ZOS_GinaBruno you are wonderful and a champion among mere mortals."
5. THEN, you gotta refresh the forums every 5 seconds like a maniac wait patiently to see if your title on the left side has changed.

At least, I *THINK* that's how it works.

You forgot the bribery mentioned before Wait, that shouldn't be common knowledge -_-

SirAndy wrote: »

Marginis wrote: »

Been wondering about the "Community Ambassador" one on the forums actually. Never really gave much credit to it, but since we're on the subject... I've been playing since beta, on multiple platforms, and a fairly active community member... just saying. :P

@Marginis

They (ZOS) were taking applications for a while but it looks like they have already filled their current team. If you really want to get in there, you might want to contact Gina directly ...


PS: Not trying to be an ass, but if you are "a fairly active community member" how did you miss the whole Community Ambassador ***?

I've been active in some ways and not so much in others, but I should mention that was mostly a tongue-in-cheek comment. I'm quite satisfied not being a community ambassador, thank you. I have enough to do as is running my guild, volunteering at the local animal shelter, leading my D&D group, and working both of my jobs. All "community ambassador" would be is a fancy title I do next to nothing with.