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Game Master (GM) & Community Advisor (CA) Guidelines
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.
* These guidelines are subject to change without notice, from time to time in our sole discretion.









