Description
Immortals are an administrative class of characters whose purpose is to assist the running of Materia Magica. Each Immortal has a different function; some Immortals add on to the game by building or updating areas; some handle player differences; some watch over the mortals on the game and enforce the rules when necessary. A lot is expected of Immortals, and most of the time when they are online they are busy doing five things at once. Therefore, if you must speak with one, keep your request short and to the point - time is invaluable to an Immortal. Most cases can be handled by GUIDES instead.
Do not ask an Immortal for special favors (such as additional experience or equipment); their main responsibility is to the game, and they must maintain the internal game balance. Immortals follow a strict code of rules and procedures which limits what they can do. All Immortals must also sign a non-disclosure agreement, so please don't ask Immortals to give you specific information on how something was programmed or built, etc.; they can't tell you.
Becoming an Immortal is by invitation only. There is nothing you do in the game to turn yourself into an Immortal; it only happens through a deliberate act by one of the Administrators. There are set requirements for becoming an Immortal in Materia Magica: You must be at least 18 years of age in the real world, have an active imagination, have excellent grammar skills, and have the ability to get along well with your fellow Immortals and players.
See also
- guides - information on these mysterious assistants
- help - information about Materia Magica's online help system
- zot - lesser form of punishment sent by the Immortals for bad behavior
- whalesong - All communication on global channels sounds like serenading whales
- who - display a list of player currently online
- wish lamps - a means of prioritizing work for the Immortal staff
- sight-impaired players - playing Materia Magica with screen readers and other accessibility tools