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Game Master (GM) & Community Advisor (CA) Guidelines

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Last Updated: June 22nd, 2026

Game Master (GM) & Community Advisor (CA) Guidelines

Uncharted Waters Online — Operation & Enforcement Policy

In these guidelines, the responsibilities of GMs (Game Masters) and CAs (Community Advisors) within the game are defined, along with specific cases and the corresponding actions and responses to violations.

Game Masters (GMs)

Who are GMs?

 

In Uncharted Waters Online, GMs (Game Masters) are Papaya Play employees who monitor both in-game and out-of-game activity. They support players and enforce rules to maintain a fair and friendly environment for everyone. GMs are usually invisible during normal gameplay. When they do appear in-game, they can be identified by the “[GM]” prefix at the beginning of their in-game name (IGN).

How GMs Deal with Terms of Use Violations

 

Players who violate Papaya Play’s Terms of Use may be subject to one or more of the following actions:

・Warning

・Temporary mute (1–5 days)

・Temporary suspension (3–30 days)

・Permanent ban, depending on the severity and/or frequency of violations

 

・These penalties are not applied in a fixed order. Sanctions are determined based on the severity of the violation and any prior infractions, at the discretion of the GM.

・GMs do not disclose details of ongoing or completed investigations.

・This document serves as a general guideline only. All enforcement actions are ultimately subject to the discretion of Papaya Play’s Support Team, based on the nature and severity of each violation.

GM Responsibilities & Scope

The world of Uncharted Waters Online is shaped by the interactions between its players. In-game issues are generally expected to be resolved through player cooperation and mutual support. However, for matters requiring intervention, players should contact the GM team via the Helpdesk. All GM decisions regarding enforcement actions are final. Players may not dispute these decisions in-game or via the Helpdesk; doing so may result in additional penalties.

What GMS Do

 

・Responding to general player inquiries

・Investigating and addressing Terms of Use violations

・Issuing announcements regarding maintenance, updates, and events

・Organizing and overseeing in-game events

・Performing bug investigations and checks

What GMs DON’T Do

 

・Resolving player-to-player conflicts: Minor disputes, rivalries, or disagreements over trade pricing (WTS/WTB) are the responsibility of the players involved unless intervention is deemed strictly necessary.

・Providing gameplay advice: GMs do not share gameplay information, strategies, or personal tips. Players should consult Community Advisors or peers.

・Fixing in-game bugs: Identified issues are reported directly to the developer, KOEI TECMO GAMES, when necessary.

・Restoring items/characters: GMs are not responsible for recovering assets lost, deleted, or consumed due to player actions, errors, or trading decisions.

・Disclosing investigation details: Details of enforcement actions or player reports are strictly confidential.

・Disclosing future plans: GMs do not reveal upcoming content updates, events, or sales lineups.


Community Advisors (CAs)

Who are CAs?

 

In Uncharted Waters Online, CAs (Community Advisors) are volunteer players and not Papaya Play employees. They assist GMs by helping to monitor both in-game and out-of-game activity, contributing to a fair and friendly environment for all players.

Notice: Verbal attacks against CAs may, depending on the context, be considered misconduct toward Papaya Play. If you wish to raise concerns or seek clarification regarding CAs, please contact Papaya Play through the Helpdesk.

What CAs Do

 

・Generally assisting players in-game

・Reporting bugs and illegal activities to GMs

・Collecting player feedback and suggesting improvements to GMs

・Monitoring public in-game chat

・Running events occasionally

What CAs Don't Do

 

CAs are not responsible for providing information regarding the following:

・Future updates or development plans

・Progress of GM investigations related to Terms of Use violations

・Bug fix status or development progress

・Billing or payment-related issues

*For such matters, please contact Papaya Play directly via the Helpdesk.


Specific Cases & GM Responses

In this section, specific common cases in Uncharted Waters Online and the corresponding GM responses are explicitly outlined.

1. Multiboxing

Multi-boxing is permitted for up to 3 characters per person. Using 4 or more characters simultaneously is considered excessive multi-boxing.

* Household Exception: When playing with another person in the same household at the same time, and the total logged-in characters exceed 3, we recommend avoiding any in-game actions that may lead to the assumption that the characters are controlled by a single person, preventing false accusations.

・Players engage in multi-boxing at their own risk; support is not provided for issues arising from it.

・Players may only participate in GM-run events using one character per account/player.

 

・If determined that a player is using more than 3 characters at the same time, the account will receive a warning. Repeat violations will become more severe and may result in account suspension.
・Consistently logging in with an excessive number of different accounts (not simultaneously) on a daily basis that disrupts gameplay may result in suspension of all associated accounts. Proxy use will be treated the same as using a single IP.
2. Inappropriate Language & Content (In-Game & Discord)

The use of inappropriate language in World Chat, School Chat, and Shout, as well as in highly populated areas such as Seville or London, may be subject to GM action.

GMs generally do not regulate inappropriate language in private channels (Company Chat, Party Chat, Chatroom, Tell, Say at sea). In such cases, players should use the Community → Set Status → Block function.

Inappropriate language includes, but are not limited to:

・Harassment, threats, or abusive language toward players, CAs, or GMs

・Hate speech, discriminatory content, or racist remarks

・Sexual or explicit content

・Advertising or promotion of RMT, scams, or unauthorized third-party services

・Impersonation of players, CAs, GMs, or Papaya Play staff

 

Enforcement typically begins with a warning. Repeat violations will become more severe and may include temporary or permanent suspension.
3. Inappropriate Character / Aide / Company Names

When GMs receive reports that names are inappropriate, they will request the owner to change it. If a change is not made within a reasonable time, GMs may enforce a name change at their discretion. Inappropriate Company names may result in immediate disbandment.

 

There is zero tolerance for names containing profanity, sexual content, racist/hateful language, or names intended to impersonate other players or GMs. Repeated offenses may result in temporary or permanent account suspension.
4. Impersonation

Impersonation of other players, GMs, CAs, or Papaya Play staff is strictly prohibited across all worlds (including Maris and Ventus).

 

This includes similar or misleading character names, Company names, or identifiers intended to falsely represent or suggest association with another individual or staff member. Violations may result in forced name changes, temporary suspension, or permanent account suspension.
5. Real Money Trading (RMT)

Real Money Trading (RMT), including the exchange of in-game currency, items, accounts, or services for real-world money or any external value, is strictly prohibited.

Prohibited activities include:

・Selling or purchasing in-game currency, items, or accounts for real money.

・Advertising or promoting RMT services through any communication channel.

・Using third-party platforms or intermediaries to facilitate RMT transactions.

・Exchanging in-game assets for external benefits, goods, or services.

 

Any involvement in RMT activities will result in immediate permanent account suspension.
6. Account Sharing

Account sharing is not strictly considered a violation; however, it is strongly discouraged in Uncharted Waters Online.

Players who choose to share their accounts do so entirely at their own risk. Any loss of items, characters, or progress—including the account itself—will not be recovered by GMs. There is an inherent risk that shared access could lead to unauthorized redistribution, deletion, theft, or misuse of account content.


* These guidelines are subject to change without notice, from time to time in our sole discretion.