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IMAS DM Reference Manual |
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DM Ref. Manual (Page 1) |
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You're the boss! As Dungeon Master (DM), you are the one in charge of the dungeon (play area) during your shift. That primarily includes enforcing the dungeon rules and keeping a watchful eye on everything going on regarding play areas, safe space, and the use of equipment. Other aspects of the dungeon are secondary, including the observer gallery, doorways, music, lighting, and temperature control. These things are peripheral to the DM responsibility. Keep your main focus on “the play.” Let others know you are DM by wearing the orange vest and the tool chain, which includes a pair of heavy shears and a small flashlight and CPR mask. When beginning and ending a shift, it’s a good idea to make sure the scissors and flashlight are working. Don’t wait until an emergency to find out that the shears are broken or the flashlight needs new batteries!
TWO MAJOR FUNCTIONS OF A DM 1. Ensure the safety and security of players. 2. Preserve and protect the integrity of the dungeon and its environment. Perhaps the best term to describe the job of the DM is “lifeguard.” As DM, it is important to ensure that active dungeon players are observing play party guidelines. While not a cop, the DM on duty observes both players and observers when they are in the play area. Your purpose is to observe the action, the equipment, and the surroundings.
ETHICS OF “ON-DUTY” No smoking or toilet breaks. Please attend to those needs before your shift begins. In case of emergency, contact an Officer for assistance. NEVER LEAVE THE DUNGEON UNSUPERVISED! Avoid any activity that could distract you from your duties. Sometimes you may get involved with a chatty observer, or become entranced with a beautiful new whip being used; however, keep in mind it is very important to stay focused on all the activities. You are present as “lifeguard” on the scene, not a voyeur. Save your voyeurism until your shift is over. Honor your shift. When you volunteer for a shift, you will be expected to respect your agreement by being available at the proper time and relieve the DM on duty. If some unforeseen circumstance has made it impossible for you to keep your shift, notify an Officer immediately.
Safe Place: Virtually anywhere in the Dungeon; however, depending on discretion and need, anyplace can be made a safe space. If any attendee requests a safe space or fears for his/her safety, you must contact an Officer immediately. Use discretion: if injuries (physical or psychological) are NOT traumatic or “life-threatening,” then avoid interrupting the entire party. But don't hesitate to call 911 if it is warranted--we're legit! Judgment: the DM on duty is always right. While you are always right, be aware that a poor judgment call on your part may create resentment on the part of players. Always give the benefit of the doubt to “safe, sane, and consensual,” or “risk-aware consensual kink.” “Walk the walk.” Members new to the community will copy what they see you doing. Never allow a submissive to be left alone during a scene, especially if blindfolded, bound, and wrapped any way at all. If a Dominant needs to “break away” for some reason during a scene, ask the Dominant to find someone to watch the submissive in the interim. Resources and mature judgment are as important as knowledge. Don’t be afraid to say you don’t know something. Find out the answer from someone who does know, and let the asking person know. If in doubt, ask an Officer.
Attendees at IMAS events are expected to be familiar with these guidelines and obey them. Infractions are subject to expulsion from the event and/or further actions as defined in the Safe Space Policy. Ignorance of guidelines is not an acceptable excuse. Only IMAS members and their guest(s) may attend IMAS events. IMAS reserves the right to refuse admission of any person(s) for any reason, at their sole discretion. Any person removed from an IMAS event for infraction of rules will receive no refund of monies. There is no admission to anyone under the age of 18. Legal photo identification is required, as well as your IMAS identification. All information about the IMAS event activities, location, and attendees is considered to be confidential. NO cameras or other recording devices are allowed at IMAS events. Dungeon Masters are to be respected and obeyed at all times. Failure to obey a DM may result in expulsion from event and permanent banning from future IMAS events. If you have any further questions, see a DM or someone supervising the front door. DM may stop any scene/ demonstration as they see necessary.
REDis the universal dungeon safe word. Its use will result in the immediate stopping of a scene by a DM. DO NOT use “red” as a safe word in your scene if you mean to slow down/end your scene in a consensual manner. In that case, please agree to use of another word in your scene. Check with a DM before any type of fire play, waxing, cuttings, play piercing, electrical play, or any messy scenes. See DM if you have any questions. All IMAS event scenes/demonstrations are expected to be Safe, Sane and Consensual, and/or Risk-Aware Consensual Kink. Respect your self, others and the space. Safe words are strongly recommended
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