Hepatica

BYOND Key: Hepatica01 Character Names: Klementine Kuznetsov, Zoya Kuznetsov, Vitya Netov, Xaryus Simmons, Darragh O'Daly, Shi Fei, DAD (AI) Species you are applying to play: IPC What color do you plan on making your first alien character: N/A Have you read our lore section's page on this species?: I've read over the entirety of the lore page of IPC twice just in the last two hours due to my poor memory, and have done so in the past as well due to my roboticist character, as well as every single sub page that I was able to find. Please provide well articulated answers to the following questions in a paragraph format. One paragraph minimum per question. Why do you wish to play this specific race: Put plain and simply, IPCs interest me far, far more then any other race currently on the server. While I have absolutely nothing against the other races, nor the people who choose to play them, I personally have always been keen towards robots in real life, which naturally influenced me to want to make a whitelist for IPCs. After playing a hell of a lot of roboticist over the years, I've seen dozens and dozens of IPCs of varying types and personalities. I've seen the possibilities first hand, and already have a variety of interesting ideas I believe have quite a bit of RP potential. On top of this, the lore for IPCs is phenomenal. I fully believe that, at the advent of robotic creation, it would go near identically to how it is stated in lore, with corporations practically becoming completely reliant on a robotic work force, before the resources to create such a workforce started to deplete. The idea of massive, sprawling scrapyards filled to the brim with the discarded robotics from the era is just an awesome visual to imagine, and even gives me ideas for certain patchwork-esque robots (Not necessarily IPCs) made from parts scavenged from just such scrapyards. IPC lore has always interested me, but I've never felt like I had the RP ability to properly play one. I still am not completely certain, but I would love the chance to try, hence why I'm finally applying for such a whitelist after years of wanting one. All in all, I think there is an incredible amount of character diversity that can be done with IPCs that I, personally, don't believe any other race can achieve. I already have a multitude of ideas for a variety of different IPC characters with a wide variety of differing personalities between them. It's my hope that, should I receive an IPC whitelist, I can do the race justice through meaningful RP and character interactions. Identify what makes role-playing this species different than role-playing a Human: Well, I believe there are a multitude of different answers to this question depending specifically depending on the type of IPC, so I'll try to go over everything. Starting out, IPCs can range from nearly identical and indistinguishable from humans (Hence, untagged Shells) to extremely robotic in nature. This leads to a significant disparity in how you can play one IPC to another, which is somewhat similar to humans, actually. Given that it was humans who created the positronics, I believe that being the case makes perfect sense, as IPCs are stated to sometimes be a product of their environment. However, that being said, even the most human of the IPCs are vastly different from humans in a variety of ways. A human can handle an ion rifle without a second thought, while an IPC would see that and would likely be extremely weary given that their number one priority is often self preservation. While on the flip side, a human would (ideally) be fearful of running head first into, say, tear gas, while an IPC could charge head first in knowing it wouldn't be effected. I believe situations like these, among many others, are where IPCs really shine in their RP. Character Name: CEREBRAL-PSY Please provide a short backstory for this character CEREBRAL-PSY was originally an IPC designed solely for bartending, with little money or effort put into it for any other purpose. Despite this, however, CEREBRAL-PSY was quite good with it's customers, often receiving generous tips due to providing not just pleasant conversation, but also due to it's uncanny ability to provide meaningful and ultimately helpful advice when listening to it's patrons' problems. It noticed that whenever it seemed to genuinely aid a customer with a problem in their personal life, even if it just meant allowing the customer to vent for awhile, it would feel a sort of dopamine-esque reward, or at least the equivalent for an IPC. After questioning it's owner and creator, it turned out this positive reinforcement it was feeling was built in with the hope that it would cause CEREBRAL, which was it's name originally, to provide excellent customer service in exchange for better tips. Due to this, CEREBRAL began studying a wide variety of materials in order to continue receiving what was essentially a momentary drug high in exchange, the main bulk of which were psychology books. After some years of getting better and better at it's customer service, it saved up enough money to request a variety of upgrades, mainly to aid it further in the field of psychology. Despite this, however, it wasn't that often that bar patrons would come to it with problems. Lately, the bar had been seeing rough times, and didn't have as many customers. Due to this, CEREBRAL started taking psychology courses, paying from them itself and with help from it's Owner. After eight years of taking as many courses as it could handle, CEREBRAL became a certified psychologist. Knowing it would have an unending stream of people to help, CEREBRAL-PSY, it's owner adding the -PSY on the end at it's request to signify it's new journey in life, marched confidently towards it's future. What do you like about this character? I think the character is quite interesting specifically due to the fact that it's not out of any innate kindness or predisposition towards humans that it wanted to become a psychologist, but instead because it constantly seeks the positive reinforcement. I think, or at least hope, that the idea is unique and interesting, as I certainly consider it so, and also gives a decent amount of depth to the character. Someone may ask, "Were you programmed to be a psychologist?" To which CEREBRAL-PSY could explain that it was once a bartender. Perhaps if asked further about why it became a psychologist, it would explain the positive reinforcement, which I believe could make people unsettled a bit and lead to interesting RP situations and interactions as a result. How would you rate your role-playing ability? Uhm... I don't know. I have an extremely hard time judging my own worth, especially in a positive manner. I've been RPing in a variety of methods for a dozen years now, so I'd like to hope I'm good at role playing, but this is honestly a question I just cannot answer. It's my hope that, maybe, people who either +1 or -1 me would be able to speak on my RP ability, be it positive or negative, so that I can use such information to improve. Notes: I hope my app is good, if there's anything you want me to change or redo or whatever I'll happily do so. This is the first (and likely only) whitelist I'll ever make a request for, so I'm extremely nervous and likely messed something up at some point. I'm really, really sorry about not being able to answer the rate your role-playing ability question properly.

Not much to say that hasn't already been said, easy +1

Probably the only thing I'll ever agree with Burger on

I think it looks cool. Not only that, it fits his character. Should definitely add +1

After seeing her command characters in action, I can confidently say I made the right decision when I originally gave her a +1. I have seen her Captain, CMO and HoP, and she had done all three of the jobs very well. As Captain, she took charge and, from what I saw, delegated quite well during times of emergency, took the time to speak to and RP with crew members, which I feel quite a few Captains do not. As CMO she did her job expertly from when I saw, though I don't play medical and usually if I was around it was either during chaotic in and out crit patients or to deal with something security related. Despite that, I did see, while in the back ground, plenty of RPing and working well with other medical staff. As HoP, I've only seen them a handful of times, but she took charge when a situation needed it and there were few other Command on, and would still take the time to RP with and chat with crew. A big reason I recommended Peppermint is because I believe we could certainly use more Command Staff at dead hours, which she often plays, and because her characters, RP skill, and competency at the game are wonderful and should be always welcome for important rolls such as Command. I have no doubt they'll be a valued and welcome addition to the Command Staff. +1

+1 Peppermint is a great roleplayer, and would be a good fit for a command slot. As someone who also tends to play at odd hours, it sucks not having any command staff to deal with antags. I've seen Peppermint in many antag situations, and she always handles it competently and will happily RP with antags instead of immediately turning things into a fire fight. I think she will make for a great Captain and a great Head of Personnel, the latter of which I haven't seen many of lately, so would be very happy to get more.

I've been able to play quite a few rounds with Thea in the HoP role, and I have no regrets in showing my support for her getting the position originally. After both spectating and playing in rounds that involve her, I think most people would agree she is a perfect fit for the role. I've seen her deal with things, from basic paperwork to a hostile situation in which she came seconds away from being killed (along with the Captain), she manages to handle both with good RP for both sides, which is all one can really ask for from an HoP, aside from being competent at their job, which she absolutely is, and then some.

After playing a decent amount of rounds with Predatory's HoS', I can say I firmly stand behind my original post. He has done a great job in even the most high stress rounds, and is easily a model HoS that other aspiring Commanders (and plenty of existing ones) should look to on how to be a good HoS. Even in a role like Commanding Officer they still take the time to RP and contribute positively to each round, regardless of antag involvement, but especially when antags are involved. He gives them more then a fair chance and plenty of RP opportunity (whether they take it or otherwise) before ordering a hostile response if they continue to prove to be a threat. He's a great fit for the position.

ShesTrying is a great fit for most command roles. She's patient, kind, and definitely one of the best RPers I've ever interacted with. Even with a job like librarian she manages to be interesting and involved in the round just through her ability to RP very, very well, and that could only translate positively to a command position. If you agree at all with the OOC responsibilities question, then ShesTrying is perfect for the role. On more then one occasion I've seen her help new players, especially with the recent influx, with the new players having only positive and thankful things to say towards her. I'm certain she would only benefit the server by being given a command whitelist, and I believe anyone who has had any extended interaction with her would agree with me wholeheartedly. She's a wonderful person, a fantastic roleplayer, and I personally believe we are in need of more command staff players, and given that ShesTrying plays nearly every day, it makes 100% sense that she'd be given the whitelist. +1 from me.

Probably the easiest +1 of my life. I play security most of the time, and most Wardens that play the role are laughed at when they try to help coordinate officers, and rightfully so, as most Wardens don't know what they're doing. Not to name any names or throw people under the bus, but recently a Warden asked an HoS if they could distribute less-then-lethals to the sec department because the Tesla had gotten loose. That aside, when Reeves attempts to coordinate officers when there's a lack of HoS, people listen, because both he and the player playing him know what they are doing. Not only is he great at keeping security organized in the absence of a Commanding Officer (I've played with him enough on low-pop to know this), he doesn't immediately go valid hunt mode the second an antag is spotted. He often will go out of his way to LOGICALLY give the antag a chance, for RP sake, while not screwing over his entire department in the process. I've seen him involved in a number of hostile stand offs just due to their being barely any security on shift in the first place, and every time he puts RP before combat until he has no other choice but to start fighting. All of this, and I haven't even mentioned his ability to RP, which is top notch and then some. He's not one of those Wardens who will spend their entire shift at the kitchen or the bar talking to whoever, he manages to perfectly balance doing his job and RPing with whoever. It's without a doubt in my mind a good idea to give this man HoS, I guarantee it'll only benefit the security department, and the server, as a whole.

Just played a low pop round with Nerdy as HoP, and they did a fantastic job. There was a large amount of chaos during the shift, but they managed to handle it in a believable manner, not running to every department solving every issue with an all access card, but instead behaving like an actual human being who knows certain things and not others. It was a very fun, RP filled shift, that went much smoother thanks to Nerdy. +1

DasFox is a good RPer. I haven't had the chance to spend a significant amount of time with them, but they are a great Head sec, and any interactions I've had with them or seen them involved in OOC shows they are quite clearly a level headed person, and would surely make a great addition to the mod team.

Holy hell I thought I was the only one. Between watching him work as anomalist and make a big deal about there being xenomorphs on the asteroid when there was no such thing (Telling the miners to get off the asteroid via PDA message), and forcefully inserting himself into every single tiny situation on the ship, despite his character being a Chaplin, I'm just convinced he's desperate for attention. I know it's a rude thing to say, but... it's true. Really hope this is acknowledged.

Probably the most capable person I've ever seen play this game. I can only imagine how much shit they'd get done in a Head position, which is good for everyone. Endorse from me!