DeadLantern

Key word is continually. People usually continue on with insignificant messages for a few seconds, which never creates a full on conversation.

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Alright, then it's fine. What is going to happen to the intercomms that only broadcast in common in the hallways?

What if you are an antag trying to address the whole crew with important information? Or just want to tell people about a minor thing "There's a party in bar for now if you want to come!", stuff like that.

I do not like this idea as it is because I feel as if a general radio is still useful for addressing a large amount of people on the station that's not with antags. I suggest that you can only access the general comms via the intercomms on the wall, which means you actually have to stand by one and speak there to use general comms. This certainly limits the use of general comms but still has it in for when you need it.

It should be a loadout option in the IPC xenowear section, so you can choose to have it or not.

The description of what makes playing this species different is quite lacking. Nothing about the 5 races of Tajara, religion, etc. It's barebones. You say your character goes to the Nanotrasen school of civil engineering. While it is ok to make up universities, there are a canon universities your character can go to on adhomai. Furthermore, how would your character be able to even afford going to university if they live in such abject poverty. It is also never stated where your character lives, though I have to assume it's in the DPRA. Nanotrasen would never establish a school in the DPRA because it's not the "real" government on adhomai and the DPRA is not consistent with doing government things. The intention is good but there are inconsistencies.

Not much missing. Fine character, very common for Skrell to be fascinated with new things, especially with the new contact. I see no problem with this character existing nor their experiences. I see a lot of Skrell characters with just a silent aversion to AIs. Even for the generations born after Glorsh, I would not have respect for AIs after they genocides and sterilized our own race. I always think the relationship between AI and Skrell is a bit too calm. It is fine for this individual captain to have just a disdain to Artificial intelligence, but I do think such a science-forward individual would work interestingly with an extreme dislike for AIs. But it's fine and there is no reason not for it to pass.

I understand your point. But you can make a personality interesting without making it wacky. Perhaps this robot questions his true purpose--to save people or to flaunt wealth. Does it matter? Is it respected? But I respect that you want to develop your character. It's just hard to tell if you will or you won't or what direction you'll go in. A faceless IPC is as boring as an NPC.

Guys, don't +1 just because of the person applying. Make sure to read the app Number One. I believe you are missing a section of the app. The "what makes roleplaying this species different." Please add that in. Number Two. You call your Unathi by his first name. It is custom to address an Unathi by his last name, though I don't know if you're just ignoring it for the app. Number 3. I like the character. I like upstanding and arrogant Unathi. This is just a good character, and it has accurate Dominion lore. However, I really can't tell if you've read the lore or not for Moghes and such, so please add that paragraph you are missing in. Number 4. I would avoid using Auto Hiss in game. It tends to sssssspam your Hiss. Doing it manually, which takes only a little effort, will ssave you trouble.

I dislike people plus oneing based on the person applying, not the actual app. It's not real feedback, it's biased. The app is a bit hard to read due to some weird grammar stuff. It is an interesting idea, a 'scared' robot. But I do not think NT would just avoid the robot being scared or averse to space. As a security IPC, they may be valued less than organics, so they may be the first to go to handle a situation, which may be in space. And an IPC saying "Processers dictate it would not be tactical for me to go into space" would throw a monkey wrench into the plan. Maybe, in order for the unit to get used to space, NT forced it into space. It hid its programming in order to serve NT, and that true programming can come out in the rounds. Also, in the "what makes RPing this species different", you don't talk about the new lore, like the Golden Deep or etc. It's pretty interesting, and it would be a shame if new IPC characters simply shrugged that off.

I can discern absolutely nothing from the backstory. Yes, it is a robot. It does have thoughts, however. This is passable, but you could make it so much more interesting. I see this all the time. Don't just make it a bland explanation on how ended up on the Aurora. Explain what he thinks, how he is programmed to do. Or at least plan it out so you can expose it ingame.

I think a trial would be far more accurate for gauging orleans' attitude than previous incidents. I feel this for every app. I also do not think Orleans needs more constructive criticism, he has enough to fix himself. It is his job to apply it.

I think this character is interesting, but not in the way you meant it. It would be interesting to see a Vaurca that knows from right to wrong but in Vaurcae ideals, and try to apply them to a human workplace. I'm not here to give a plus 1 or minus 1, just a thought

I have not seen you play your synth, so consider this a new perspective Everything is fine, except the story. I see it far too many times in IPC applications. There is no personality. You do not describe what the IPC thinks, you only describe its actions. I can derive nothing on how you are going to play this character, except "stun criminals and be tactical". This is strange, considering how the comments above me describe your synth's personality in detail. I'd like for you to give some input on how Minius is feeling during these situations. What is the program doing that is compelling these actions?

Incredibly interesting story. Well done. I've never seen this idea in IPCs explored before. Do they have PTSD? Do they experience torment like us? You are treading on new ground here. Your application is good, not much else to say about it. I look forward to seeing this character in game.

The "identify what makes roleplaying this species different" part is a bit lacking. You don't go in depth about the emotional differences, only speaking about humor, and you don't talk about any facets of their culture, such as Idols. However, the story is great. A very neat take on Skrell society and those Skrells who are separated from the Federation. Just remember, your character is a deadbeat. She would think that she doesn't deserve to be cared for, because of how isolated she is from her native society. I wouldn't expect her to suddenly embrace human ideals and become a friend of all humans. She may even fake being part of normal Skrell culture. Reminds me of Worf from Star Trek. I like this story a lot.

It does not matter if it is non-canon or not. Their actions will still be taken into consideration here as this is an OOC platform. Of course, in IC, it does not exist, but even in non-canon rounds your character should still remain the same.

The CMO is the Chief Medical Officer because of Star Trek. And that's that. It's an Easter egg, a reference. An alternate title would be fine, but I'd prefer we keep our homages.

I like the concept, but I do not think this is how it should be implemented mechanically. Maybe 1-10 people, upon joining the round, are randomly able to join as one or many of these special jobs. Would make it easier to facilitate character creation, and would incentivise people to log on.

First. Hijab covers only the head, none of the face. Second. Your intention for this character is to play a 'brainwashed' traditonalist female. Which is great! What is not great is that you don't talk about the religions. You don't even state what religion the character abides by. I'd like to see that added, And for you to display somehow that you know the differences between the religions and the ideals with them. Third. You don't say anything about personality, which is a bit ironic, because she is going to Tau Ceti to show off her personality. With this story, things are acted upon her, and she does not react. This is pretty much how Unathi society works, but I am sure she has inner thoughts. And just because her rights are limited doesn't mean she can't have a personality. I'd like to see you talk about her personality, and to talk about religions.

Salam Alaikum! You note that your English is not very good. It is actually better than some of the native speakers that play here. At least you are self aware of your skill. However, your English skills is not what I will be focusing in this app. You say that you have read the various pages of lore. That is good, but you do not show that knowledge in the lore. In the "Identify what makes playing this species different" part, add things that you have learned in the lore. Such as the racism between each Tajara, or how they speak in the third person ("He is here" instead of "I am here") and all of that. Once you've done that, incorporate that lore and history with your character and make sure to show that you've read the lore. Once you do that, people can judge it further.

I thought they would RP criticism or something. I was a bit naïve, I guess. Edit: I didn't ping them and say "yo RP on my app." I posted my app and Ferguson started talking about an open RP thing and I pinged him with that message.

Basic Information Byond Account: DeadLantern Character Name(s): Yamina S'raka, Adeleh El-Mizdawi, Ess Eazkeie, Za'Akaix'Xca' C'thur, Rhaghraz Vizz'aa, Marx Discord username + tag: DeadLantern#5679 Timezone: CST When are you on Aurora?: I will play around 1 or 2 rounds a day from 3 pm - 11 pm CST Experience How long have you played SS13?: Since March 2016 How long have you played on Aurora: Late 2017 How much do you know about SS13 (Baystation build) game mechanics?: I am a layman with engineering, and know the basics firmly and can experiment somewhat. I understand science, but I have never put the theoretical skills into practical skills. CM has taught me Medical quite well and I know the general mechanics well enough. Do you have any experience moderating for an SS13 server?: Very short stints, really. I trial'd for Bay and was accepted, however I declined to go to full moderation status as I didn't feel as if it was the right fit for me. I can not recall the specifics on why I declined. I was a moderator for Star Trek 13 (while it was active, only a few weeks). I do know my way around the commands. Have you read through the criteria thread; https://forums.aurorastation.org/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=4198 - and believe that you mark off all the criteria?: Yes Have you ever been banned, and if so, how long and why?: I have never been banned Edit: I did not consider job bans. I was jobbanned from security two times, both for ssding without cryoing. Since then, I've made sure to ahelp before ssding/cryo. If my computer hard crashes or something (like last jobban) I'll ping the admins. Personality Why do you play SS13?: I play different servers for my different fixes. Aurora station supplies my RP fix, mostly. This game can vary in so many ways, give you so many things. So many settings have been conjured up from this base game, and it is endearing because of that. I've always been fond of games like Dwarf Fortress and this, where you can just relax and do what gives you fun. Why do you play on Aurora?: Again, for the RP. There's no other mainstream server that tops Aurora in terms of RP quality and mechanics and lore. Probably one of the more consistent servers on lore (not hard to beat) and it is far more interesting than the alternatives. The playerbase is quite active and want a good RP experience. What do moderators do?: Make sure RP is sustained through the maintainment of the rules. Simple as this, there is nothing more, really. Another job is to help new players find their way through the ship, mechanics, and lore. What does it mean to be a moderator for our server?: Do the things listed above at an adequate level, really. Why do you want to be a moderator?: This community has a lot of rivals, a lot of drama. So much of it can be ended by achieving our true goal--A good RP experience. A moderator can build the bridges that can help people focus on what makes this game great and not dilly-dally on the silly things. I think I can help people enjoy this game. I want people to have fun. What qualities do you possess that would make you a good moderator?: I am a good mediator and I like to end conflicts. I like this game. A lot. I play it a lot. And I think that I have the motivation to make it a better place and a better community. How well do you handle stress, anger, or insults?: You can often see me in debates on OOC or in the discord. Sometimes these get heated, but I make it a point to remain calm. If you see me arguing, I do as much as I can to have a good debate to get both our points across. I may shitpost during these arguments, but that's not me disregarding them. I typically *do* get into debates if there is a conflict, but I make sure they are peaceful and don't cause trouble. And I'll end them if I see it is not healthy for both of us or we're just venting. For Stress and Anger, I simply don't play or talk when stressed or angered. I typically don't get stressed easily or even angered. I'll sit out for a few moments then come back. Insults, I don't care about that. I approach patience with everything, or at least I try. Anything Else You Want to Add: Please DM me for info about anything.