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This help file ranks and defines Medievia job titles. Level 148 gods are
listed individually and are the highest ranking positions. Other job titles
are listed as general below. If you would like to see a list of all gods
and their titles, type WIZLIST.

*Vryce: Owner, CEO, Head Programmer, Father of Medievia
- In essence, Medievia is Vryce. He oversees all work that is done here
and has final say on all issues relating to the game. His titles
reflect that he is in charge of the game and all his staff. Medievia
is his creation and he concocted many of the innovative ideas the staff
implements here.

*Soleil: Director of Media and Marketing
- Soleil is the webmistress for www.medievia.com and also the main editor
for the Medievia MUDSlinger newspaper which can be purchased from
scribes in major cities. She also handles real life aspects of the game
such as donation items, advertising, and media coverage.

General Medievia Job Title Definitions and Abbreviations:

Titles are grouped with like jobs. The highest ranking position listed at
the top and the remaining ranks in descending order. Groups are listed
randomly and do not affect rank. In the case of groups that have a highest
ranking position held by a 148 level god, the position is listed simply with
the gods name next to it. To apply for any position you need to follow the
directions in help APPLICATION. Many departments have applications
specific to those jobs. Most departments only accept applications during
announced periods. In addition to department managers various
departments may have assistant managers or mentor roles as required.

*Head Programmer (Vryce)
*Programmer (also called a coder)
- Coders can have a variety of job specialties, but all of them involve
code that improves Medievia. Most programmers do miscellaneous fixes or
additions, and a few specialize in areas such as special procedures for
zones. Coders are hired by the Senior Management, and must be approved
by Vryce. Most coders start in other positions in order to become
well-known to the staff due to the high security and performance
requirements of this job.

*Owner/CEO (Vryce)


*World/Object/Mobile Manager (WOM) - Selthios
- Work on analyzing, balancing, implementing and managing the various
elements of gameplay. Primary focus is on testing zones and overseeing
new and existing mobs and objects as well as opening finished zones.
*World/Object/Mobile Assistant (WOMA) - Tydeus
- Assist the WOM Manager as required with analyzing and balancing various
elements of gameplay.
*World Builder (WB)
- WBs create the zones that players use, and are literally the building
blocks of Medievia. Some World Builders also create HOLOSECTION
zones and revamp older zones.


*Projects Manager (PM)/Discord Administrator (DA) - Callenier
- Manages various www, merchandising, and ingame projects with a focus
on new player recruitment and quality of game improvements.


*Managing Editor (ME) - Lunavina
- One of the main responsibilities of the Managing Editor is the function
of Head Zone Editor (HZE). This manager is in charge of all Zone
Editors. This involves making sure there are enough Zone Editors hired
to handle the amount of editing work needed, and ensuring the existing
Zone Editors remain productive, accurate, and efficient. The HZE also
edits zones and other files as well as performing general proofreading
and editing projects.
*Zone Editor (ZE)
- Zone Editors edit rooms for grammatical and building rule errors. This
position requires an encyclopedic knowledge of building techniques
(gained through on-the-job training) and experience as an editor or
proofreader. Additionally they can be trained to handle objects,
mobiles, zonefiles, and clantowns.


*Manager of Player Assistance (MPA) - Asril
- The MANP is in charge of avatars and newbies, and all of the projects,
guidelines, and rules in relation to these two subjects.
*Newbie Clan Leader (NCL)
- The NCL is the representative for the New Adventurers Guild and guides
newbies as they begin the game.
*New Player Helper (NPH)
- NPH are gods who have been trained to assist newbies, and are
considered excellent representatives of Medievia.


*Autoquest Manager (AM) - Lunavina
- The AM hires AQW and manages their progress. AMs are charged with
making sure high productivity levels are maintained and entering
new Autoquests into the game.
*Autoquest Writer (AQW)
- AQW write Autoquests and pass them along to the AM to be entered into
the game.


*Quest Manager (QM) - Calrog
- The QM manages the MQA (Medievia Quest Archive). He or she hires,
trains, and oversees Quest Designers and Quest Assistants.
The QM oversees the development of miscellaneous
quest-related areas of the game such as quest zones. The QM also
schedules and runs quest auctions.
*Quest Assistant (QA)
- QAs run approved quest scripts from the MQA, in addition to other jobs
they may have on Medievia.


*Manager of Holidays (MH) - Calrog
- Manages and runs the Holiday events such as token quests and holosections.
*Holiday Event Assistant (HQA) - Lunavina & Abalyss
- Help run the Holiday Events and related token hunts, autoquests, and
holosections as needed.


*Manager of the Mudslinger (MMM) - Abalyss
- The MM is charged with accepting submissions to the MUDSlinger and
determining if they are viable to print. MMAs are also responsible for
editing necessary articles before they are released. The MMM manages
MUDSlinger reporters and other gods who work on Medievia publications.
*Mudslinger Assistant (MMA)
- Assists the MM with the running of the MUDSlinger


*Manager of God Training - Calrog
- Oversees god training for all staff with rules and procedures. Assists
department managers with developing specific training for their staff.


*Mailing List Administrator - Gamina
- Creates and updates mailing lists, including lists used for gods,
politics, and mednews.

*Reimbursement God (RG) - Selthios & Calrog & Tydeus
- RGs are able to check equipment run logs and make reimbursements for
items lost during crashes on major hero zones. See Help REIMBURSEMENT.

*Clan & Real Estate Manager (CREM) - Selthios
- Creates and manages clans and real estate for players.

*Hints Editor (HE) - Korzak
- Creates and manages the in-game hints channel.

*Socials Editor (SE) - Selthios
- The SE makes additions to and upkeeps the Medievia socials.

*Client Developer (CD) - Kymbahl
- Creates and manages the Medievia version of the client app.

*Client Support (CS) - Kymbahl
- Supports players and staff with the Medievia version of the client app.

*Help File Editor (HFE)
- Creates and manages the help files used in the game.

See also:  APPLICATION BUILDER