Scouts wanted
The old fansite era worked because people showed up.
Worlds in Waiting is built by its community. Whether you scout new worlds, write analysis, preserve history or bring back field notes from playtests — there is a place for you here.
How it works
Create an account
Sign in with a magic link. No passwords. Your scout profile is created automatically.
File a report or submit a world
Add a world dossier to the database, or file a field report. All submissions enter a review queue before going live.
Your signal goes on the record
An editor reviews for accuracy and tone. Once approved, your credit is attached permanently.
Scout roles
Pick the role that fits what you already enjoy: finding worlds early, testing games, remembering old communities, collecting sources, or turning rough field notes into something useful. You do not need to join a staff hierarchy or be always online.
Scout
Finds promising online worlds early and helps us understand why they might matter.
Useful examples
- Send an official link to a world we should track.
- Point out a playtest, dev update, trailer or community signal.
- Explain in a few lines why the world might become more than just another game.
Analyst
Looks at systems, design choices and long-term potential.
Useful examples
- Explain one mechanic that could make or break a world.
- Compare a design choice to older MMOs or sandbox worlds.
- Help separate real signal from marketing language.
Historian
Connects future worlds to the memory of older online communities.
Useful examples
- Share a memory from an old MMO, fansite, guild, forum or server.
- Help explain what older worlds did well or badly.
- Point us toward public archives, old guides, maps or community resources.
Builder
Documents the tools, maps, guides, databases and community projects that make online worlds usable.
Useful examples
- Submit a useful community tool or guide.
- Help us track wikis, maps, databases, mods or fan resources.
- Explain why a resource matters to players.
Field Reporter
Tests worlds, watches communities and brings back grounded observations.
Useful examples
- Share a short note from a playtest, demo, stream or community event.
- Send a timestamped video link with one clear observation.
- Tell us what the world actually felt like, not just what the trailer promised.
Curator
Helps keep world profiles accurate, sourced and readable.
Useful examples
- Send a correction with a source.
- Point out stale information.
- Suggest a better official link, dev post or community source.
Editor
Helps turn rough notes into clearer public artifacts.
Useful examples
- Review a submission for clarity and evidence.
- Suggest a stronger title or angle.
- Help make a report useful without making it sound like hype.
How the watchtower works with scouts
One useful field note, memory, correction, source, interview, or world submission matters. The old fansite era was built from exactly that.
- Small tasks are welcome.
- Public contributions get credit.
- No one is expected to be always online.
- Roles are useful, not decorative.
- Private chat should produce durable public artifacts.
- Contributors can step back without guilt.
The watchtower is open
Ready to scout the horizon?
Every great archive started with one person who showed up and cared. The next world worth gathering around is out there. Help us find it.