Conspire2Ignite

Message from host: The server will be undergoing a full reset, this will take up to ten minutes Have fun going outside for once If I went outside at this time of night, just on my doorstep, I'd end up jumped and dead in a ditch.

Sounds pretty simple, and it is. It would be nice to have the option to rename boxes with a pen. Or even like you do with paper, by right clicking it. Just some way to rename a box by your name or by what's in it without having to scrounge for a hand labeler.

This has always been my view on it. People often forget this is a research station above all else, especially on rounds like Mutiny and Rev and the like. RD is an extremely serious position ICly even if it's not addressed as such very often. Overall, I'm in favor of the different restrictions (Dea's) idea with some tweaks. I'm not sure about giving the alien races HoP either, but it would be a better choice than RD.

Don't hide; ask! If you don't understand someone's role, a very colorful name would be happy to let you know.

It's stunning to me when people even USE the kitchen. What good is a beautiful pile of food if people go for the 4noRaisins? Milk, currently, is limited to the kitchen. Well, you're kind of SOL when you want a latte mid-shift and have to turn to the dreaded vending machine because there is no chef to make you one. Not to mention the bartender doesn't have milk either. Another thing: Lemon juice. Because sometimes my spessmen want lemonade. And instead we have lemon-lime juice. Which is thoroughly disappointing.

I had actually met that player the round before. They were observing the medbay and had some questions about the alien races seen there (because Xenobay). At some point, they must have decided to become a drone because they were working on some construction mechanics. Now I don't know exactly what happened and I won't pretend to, but at some point the player (as a drone) hit a human with a crowbar. I was trying not to meta, but I was also trying to get people to see it's a new player, give them a chance. Well, the drone ended up deactivated. I was apologetic to the player, but the crew transfer shuttle was already there so the player likely didn't miss much in that deactivation. The next round starts. And know what? There was that player in LOOC! I was so glad I could teach them a bit about engineering as soon as the engine got up. They knew the secure storage had to be opened. They didn't know how to hack the door correctly to safely into the CE's office (because of course minor B&E comes with the Engineer title). They got shocked and I had them sent off to medbay for treatment. Nibbles got most of the engine up and going before they returned. There, they tried to get the plasma tanks up. Well, the tanks were already done as Nibbs pointed out. The problem there was communication. They let us know they were filling the tanks. They didn't know we had been working on the engine the entire time they were in medbay. We didn't know they had even been released from medbay, but perhaps we should have been checking on that progress. Everyone in that situation was rather at fault. I only hope we see that player again because they really seemed like they wanted to learn SS13. Communication is a two-way street. Don't hesitate to extend a hand if they look like they may be having trouble. If they don't respond, try making sure they know what LOOC even is! Small tips like that can really open the gate to allow communication. I know I make bald jokes. I know I'm weary of bald players. I'm not a perfect person and I won't shove shit down your throat by pretending to be. But there's a line in the sand we all need to notice here. No one knows everything. Not you. Not me. Not even the admins. That's why we all need one another to make this work. "Shtick happens" as Jenna said. We fix it and we move on. People learn from their mistakes. And besides, Engineering had something to do that round at least! That was a real bonding experience, right?! But at what cost?

Can't believe I haven't hopped on this before. Kay Lee - Isn't shy. Really. Just has a hard time articulating thoughts. - Will respond to both male and female pronouns. - Never went to college, but has a good 11 years of engineering experience. Park Lee - Has Sound-to-Taste synesthesia, meaning every sound he hears manifests as a taste as well. - Is terrible at physical labor. - Won't be alive 20 years in the future. - Is allergic to spaceacillin. Boy, let's hope he's never in the position to get an infection. Into The Eternal Void - Likes Skrell. A lot. They would do just about anything a Skrell asked them to. - Gets annoyed with repeat patients coming to the medbay for the same thing. - Doesn't like fancy chemicals and prefers surgery, but admits chemicals are the easier way. - Has travelled around to various schools and hospitals. It's likely they attended the same institutions at the same time as some of the medbay staff and they just never crossed paths.

Hey guys! Huh. Does anyone even remember this thread? I sure don't. What even happened? Well, I got a new computer and can't transfer the files from my old one. But I have found a solution! Using copious amounts of bluespace technology, I have managed to fit both of my computers on my desk simultaneously. This means all I have to do is magik a few cords from one computer to the other whenever I want to Sims. Which is what I did today! And boy, do I have stories for you. Where even were we? Who was cheating? Who was together? Not a clue. But when I do load up the game, I find myself in the thick of Roy and Conservan's house. Ghosthunting Done Right; Firefighting Done Wrong Do Isseks Dream of Electric Sheep? Red-Haired Nemesis Giiiiiirl Parrrttyyyyyy! Loves Gained; Loves lost Must Be Something In the Water (AKA Holy Fuck) A Look into Next Time

Use the Page-Up button to quickly switch hands. I've found this useful both during surgery and while fixing windows.

Baka? A Mod? Absolutely. I'm certain that if no one else can, Baka can. 100% for this.

Calm, we are aware of the content of this application. Pleased, we would welcome a fellow doctor of odd speech to the medical bay. Humor, because one is simply not enough. +1

I like Skrell. I like Delta's roleplaying. If we follow logic, I like Delta roleplaying a Skrell. Also, Singh is a good name. Reminds of Khan Noonien Singh. +1

Roy Wyatt's having sex in the pool... again. Everyone is drinking at the bar instead of doing their jobs AGAIN. Someone claims Diona are now Elcor. Again.

Into The Eternal Void rustles. "Irritated, you have done it again." The Diona watches the botanist spasm for a long moment. "Irritated, we are not going to chase you around the shuttle. We are going to throw you into the sleeper and administer antitoxin." The botanist responds with some irritable human things the Diona pays no attention to. They ask themselves why they thought babysitting humans that can't say no to five cups of coffee at the end of the shift was a good vocational choice.

Basic Information Byond Account: Conspire2Ignite Character Name(s): Kay Lee, Park Lee, Scarlet Kent, Into The Eternal Void AI Name(s): RONI (borg/pAI) Preferred means of contact: BYOND message, Forums (I spend more time actually on SS13 than anything else, so if you can't find me here, I'm likely dead to the world), Steam is a good last-ditch effort Age: 18 Timezone: GMT –6/CST When are you on Aurora?: After school until bedtime on weekdays. Hard to not to find me on during weekends. Experience How long have you played SS13?: About three-four months now. I used to play a few years back and I've thankfully retained a lot of that general gameplay knowledge. How long have you played on Aurora: The whole few months I've played, actually. I haven't ever been on any other server, aside from a round of CM. How much do you know about SS13 (Baystation build) game mechanics?: I know enough to be able to apply bovine scatology to the rest, if I needed to. Hopefully, I won't ever need to, because I am an expert in finding things on the wiki. Do you have any experience moderating for an SS13 server?: Not in the slightest. Though I do have experience leading a roleplaying group on another game/forum. It was nice, until I was the only leader/founder left and there was no one else willing to help me keep it going. Have you ever been banned, and if so, how long and why?: No, and if such a thing were ever to occur, I would wallow in shame. Personality Why do you play SS13?: Why do you play on Aurora?: These two questions are one and the same. Honestly, I came because I was looking up new RPGs to play (that worked on a terrible computer) and I stumbled across SS13. It surprised me because, hey, I had already played that game before! I remembered how nice it was until I had to leave because of some changes I certainly didn't like on the RP server I was on. So I decided to come back and, choosing at random, I picked Aurora. I came for the roleplay and I stayed for the wonderful community. I don't see myself ever leaving. If, God forbid, Aurora were ever to vanish, then I, too, would fall into the shadows. What do moderators do?: A tough question. Allow me to give a very philosophical (and convoluted) answer. There is a park. I enjoy the park. You enjoy the park. It is a profoundly beautiful park, we agree. You and I see someone handing out maps for the park. It may be easy to get lost in this park, particularly if it is your first time in it. You and I see someone littering in this beautiful park. Someone happily comes by to clean up the mess and chastises the litterbug. We hardly even notice. The beautiful park is all we see. We bask in the sunlight. We lie in the cool grass. We watch leaves on trees sway in the wind. We can do anything we like, but we dare not smudge its beauty. But there is always someone making sure the park stays as beautiful as we see it. There is always someone handing out those directions. They may not be in charge of the park, in charge of the topiary, in charge of the finances, in charge of the park events. But they are important all the same. What does it mean to be a moderator for our server?: Aurora is a beautiful park. One of the most beautiful I've ever seen. The bushes have been shaped as Skulls (not as daunting as it first appears), I have Pumpking pie forced down my throat for every meal (wouldn't have it any other way), and the very ground beneath my feet is literally being held up by blood rituals performed in the dead of night by the Sound of Scopes (again, not as daunting as it appears). If there is any way I can help keep Aurora preserved, I will gladly do so. Even if it's not as a moderator, I'd like to take a more active role here. Maybe plant some Trees. Why do you want to be a moderator?: It means I can finally give back to the community that's become a large part of my life at this point. Though the ebb and flow of time may change my priorities, the thought that I might be able to make a positive impact was enough to push me to apply even though I know I'm not the most qualified applicant. What qualities do you possess that would make you a good moderator?: I'm the calm, persevering sort. I'm perfectly willing to put in whatever time and effort necessary to learn what I need to know and to apply it to each situation that requires my attention. But I'm definitely not all-that-and-a-bag-of-chips. I have an allergy of keeping important things serious, such as this application. It makes me physically uncomfortable if a situation is without lightness or humor (though not while roleplaying, oddly enough). I'm not the person to talk to about feelings or life problems. I am the person to talk to if you need facts. Directions. Tips on gameplay or roleplay. If something goes wrong on my watch, you can make damn sure I'm right there helping to fix it. How well do you handle stress, anger, or insults?: I have three basic emotions: Content (90% of the time), Euphoric (5%), and Annoyed (5%). I cannot, in living memory, recall a time I was ever angry. I'm easy-going and very laid-back, so things don't ever really get to me. And I'm able to juggle a rough senior year at school, college applications, and poor health pretty darn well while still having a ton of time to RP. Stress? I eat stress for breakfast. Actually, I prefer cereal. But you get the idea. Anything Else You Want to Add: I'm about as blank of a slate as it gets. I won't have to be untrained in anything. My mind is open and my thoughts are clear. Aurora is my home. Home is where the heart is. I follow my heart. (It's easy to track because it crawls slowly and leaves a noticeable trail.) Thanks for taking the time to read my application. I really do appreciate it.

I figured we could have a place for the pictures the artisans of Aurora always like to share. It could be used as a small reference that may be a little more accurate to what we would see than a small 2d sprite of a spess calamaricop. Any pictures you've drawn/created are welcome. It'd be neat to see all the different renderings of our lovely Aurora universe aliens! Diona: I'll be working on a Tajaran next, I think. Maybe. No promises.

I really enjoy SAM as an AI. I'd be interested to see how he would continue to help the crew once he was unbound from his laws and what about him would develop because of it. +1

This. Don't even pull anyone who may have any sort of severe injury. It's bad and it's messy. * EXAMINE FIRELOCKS. Can't believe this hasn't been said yet. It will tell you the pressure on each side of the firelock AND, in red text, whether or not the pressure difference can hurt you! If it can hurt you, DON'T OPEN IT and call for someone that knows what the fuck they're doing. Usually it's engineering, but sometimes it's being run by chucklefucks so... * Maintenance tunnels don't have firelocks, so you could very well open one and be knocked flat on your ass, gasping for air. If you've been informed of a breach near a location, don't open maintenance tunnels near or leading to there. It's likely those are also compromised. * Yelling "Help" over the radio actually alerts three different departments: Medical, Security, and Engineering. Try to be more specific. "I'm dying!" will tell Medical to get in gear. "I'm being attacked!" will get Medical AND Security in gear. "There's NO AIR!" will get Medical and Engineering in gear. Huh. Guess yelling "Help" is only useful for Medical. Giving a location before anyone has to ask for one is a bonus.

A very convincing catbeast. Perhaps a less-popular species, Skrell, can be played just as convincingly? +1

Okay, so, it wasn't done in paint. I'm still putting it here. Ladies, Gentlemen, and those in between... Kay Lee perfuckt amirite?

I have pictures.

Kiwi and I were idiots once (Haha once) and since we were hungry, we decided to go into botany for something to eat. Nevermind the dead botanist that was just dragged out, we figured it was the clearly labeled poisonous berries that we decided to avoid. We ate at least six apples each. We dropped like rocks because they were more than a little laced with cyanide. As a Diona nymph, I was rather glued to my botanist. Until we decided to explore escape. I said "What this do?" walked right out the airlock and FOOM I'm hurtling though space. My botanist started bawling on the floor. RIP Diona Nymph 584.

Stop using "cute"? Of course I won't! One needs no descriptive factors beyond "cute"! How can anyone be offended when you use the word? I say, use this unique, flexible word more often in your flavor text. It will identify the quality of your character immediately.

I support PARAGON having this. It makes perfect sense and holds a good element of RP to it. +1

I like this. It could allow for some CC RP in some cases when the round end has been delayed. Better than everyone kind of stuffed in the small dining area.