Responsibilities
Responsibilities of a Rollmaster
A Rollmaster oversees the progress of all Master/Padawans pairings. Should a Padawan be without a Master, the Rollmaster is also tasked with acting as the Master to these Padawans until a proper Master is assigned to the Padawan. The Rollmaster also serves as a guide and example, seeking out flaws in the Master/Padawan Program where he/she can and continuously updating the program with improvements. Duties of a Rollmaster include, but are not limited to:
- Welcoming all new members into the House.
- Setting up Promotion Requirement email chains for each Padawan.
- Overseeing the progress of all Padawans.
- Sending out regular Master/Padawan Reports.
- Acting as a Master to all unpaired Padawans. (See Responsibilities of a Master)
- Pairing Padawans to approapriate Masters.
- Updating the Master/Padawan Program.
Responsibilities of a Master
A Master is a mentor to their assigned Padawan. They are instrumental in a Padawan's training to guide them in the right direction. In this essential position, a Master is tasked with making sure that their Padawan has an optimal experience a member within the Acolytes of Odan-Urr. A Master should make sure that their Padawan is on track and up-to-date with their Promotion Requirements on a regular basis via email, IRC or other forms of communication, as well as keeping their Rollmaster informed of their Padawan's progress by replying to the Promotion Requirements email chain for their apprentice. Masters should also be supportive, and encourage their Padawan as they fulfill their requirements as they ascend to knighthood. Duties of a Master include, but are not limited to:
- Overseeing the training of their assigned Padawan.
- Keeping in contact with their Padawan and Rollmaster via Email or IRC.
- Regularly checking their Padawan's Promotion Requirements email chain.
- Keeping track of their assigned Padawan's Promotion Requirements.
- Serving as an example to their assigned Padawan.
- Updating the Rollmaster on their assigned Padawan's progress.
- Replying to the Rollmaster's Master/Padawan Reports via email.
Responsibilities of a Padawan
A Padawan is a student under the tutelage of their assigned Master. A Padawan is tasked with fulfilling their Promotion Requirements as they rise through the ranks, eventually reaching the coveted rank of Jedi Knight. Padawans should also regularly check their email inboxes for valuable information, which may help them in their quest to knighthood. A Padawan is also tasked with making sure that their Rollmaster and Master are up-to-date regarding their progress. Keeping track of each competition that you as a Padawan participate in is a good practice to get into, as well as informing both their Master and Rollmaster of the competitions that are participated in. Duties of a Padawan include, but are not limited to:
- Completeing the Promotion Requirements for their current rank.
- Updating their assigned Master and Rollmaster of their progress.
- Regularly checking their Promotion Requirements email chain.
- Replying to the Rollmaster's Master/Padawan Reports via email.
New Additions
Master/Padawan Email Chains
Master/Padawan Email Chains serve as a main form of communication between the Padawan, Master and Rollmaster. As soon as a Padawan in introduced into the House, the Rollmaster will set up an email chain detailing the Padawan's current goals to reach. In these email chains, the Padawan or Master is to update the Rollmaster on any completed tasks that may be used towards new promotions.
Ask the Rollmaster Q&A Thread
The "Ask the Rollmaster Q&A Thread" has been created to create an additional line of communication between the Rollmaster and anyone interested in the Master/Padawan Program that isn't quite sure on any given topic. More information can be found at:
http://forums.darkjedibrotherhood.com/viewtopic.php?f=172&t=6637
Master/Padawan Reports
Master/Padawan Reports are essentially emails sent out to all Masters and Padawans sent out in order for the Rollmaster to be updated on activity and gaining valuable feedback, which will be used in assuring that the Master/Padawan Program is kept entertaining, efficient, clear and concise. These Reports will often act as a 'guideline' illustrating what information should be sent to the Rollmaster. All Report emails should be replied to directly to the Rollmaster with the information asked regarding both the Program, and your respective Master or Padawan. The Rollmaster will ensure that these Reports are sent out every month to maximize communication with the Rollmaster.
Special Reports: Final and Initial Reports
While most of the Master/Student Reports will have an initial email sent out by the Rollmaster, this may not always be the case. When one takes on a Padawan, it is the Master's duty to report their Padawan's initial progress within a few weeks of taking them on as a Padawan. When any given Padawan is elevated to the rank of Jedi Knight, this is when both Masters and (former) Padawans should send the Rollmaster a final report explaining their overall performance and achievements during their time as either a Master or Padawan.
Master/Student RunOns
Master/Student RunOns were originally planned by the Rollmaster as an activity for both Masters and Padawans to participate in. These RunOns may be anything from the Padawan's training to a mission. The 'theme' of the RunOn may be either discussed by the Master and Student or created by the Master. Depending on length, Master/Student RunOns may be used as Major House Summit Tasks. Master/Student RunOns should also run until the Padawan is promoted fully as a Jedi Knight. If there is interest by both parties, the RunOns will be allowed to continue after a member obtains the rank of Jedi Knight. Should the Master or Padawan be unable to come up with a theme, the Rollmaster may create a basic theme, from which the Master and Student may decide how their story unfolds.
Promotion Cards
Comming Soon!
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