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Per the issue report: But yes, I selected the fire mode after selecting the gene, and it went 'lolol'. But this post is also old. It was made when the soma gun wasn't patched at all.

At the original time of posting it wasn't in/wasn't functional. Though last time I tested it like 1-2 weeks ago (whenever someone said they fixed it) it was still mutating randomly even with specific genes selected. I submitted a report on it a bit back. https://github.com/Aurorastation/Aurora.3/issues/16836

My complaint listing him is merely because he is the moderator in question. My main complaint, is that specific things need to be specified. As I said, especially with the english language, specific terms are very contextual in the way it was said. If possible, please see if something can be done in this regards. This can be closed if there is no further issues.

Makes the rules reflect what you do not like. There is no open context in the rules stating 'Words not seen as politically correct should never be used, or we will slap warnings all over your record or ban you' Some words have always been obvious as a 'No not say, or even use a alteration of that word'. Words ending with 2 g's, and an er comes to mind. This is obvious, and any alterations as such make it obvious. But those have been issues since the early 1990's. The word 'Retarded' has only been seen as a politically incorrect term by people for a few years. To me, it has always been just a term to say someone did something stupid. Such words are not immediately seen as bad by most people outside of the more common roblox generation. EDIT: To add some context here. The word 'Retard', and 'Retarded', are seen with different contexts. Calling someone a retard? Yes, that is a slur, and it is cruel. But saying something is 'retarded', has always been seen as calling something stupid. The english language folks. Its not a good language.

Except look at the context in which the statement was made. Did I say their beliefs as in their religion? No. I said their belief that killing G2s for commiting crimes that do not require that escalation is retarded. Words use context, just because you don't like a word doesn't mean you should ignore the context in which it is used.

BYOND Key: Evildwells666 Staff BYOND Key: CampinKiller Game ID: coF-cLWM Reason for complaint: Bwoinked for stating that stating that peoples beliefs that a G2 must be killed on sight as an antag is retarded. Evidence/logs/etc: No screengrabs at this time, I can go back to get them if they are needed, as TGUI has the logs. Additional remarks: Being bwoinked for using the english language in a non-derogatory way needs to stop. The word retarded being used to state something is stupid, in this case killing a G2 because it so much as injured someone, is not an incorrect usage. In no way was the term used in a derogatory way, and frankly, the fact Campin was one of the people saying G2s should be taken out 'Because they can be repaired later' makes it so his bwoink seems like he was trying to abuse his power as an admin after I said I was done with the arguement. I have seen other people use the term retarded on IC, OOC, and all over, but suddenly its a problem when I say that your thoughts on killing a G2 immediately is such? No. I will complain until the end of the universe for getting bwoinked after the fact by someone who was trying to refute my points on OOC. The timing, and fact he was involved makes me outright believe it was an attempt to flaunt his power as a moderator. I would like to add, nowhere in the rules does it specify that words moderaters deem 'against' the rules to be listed. You cannot expect anybody to know everything. Some words are obvious. I grew up with the word retarded. It was never meant in a derogatory way when I was growing up. It was a word for 'Stupid, Dumb', such as saying 'What you just did is stupid', or 'Doing that is stupid'. If Campin took it personally, when the context is, and was not used that way, thats on him. https://aurorastation.org/rules.html

If they added the better Soma gun, I would retract my gene statement. But as it is currently, basic genes shouldn't be an issue, to me. It would just save time.

Thats how I do it as it is. But even with top tier luck it still takes 30 minutes for the most basic genes like Vigor that you'd think would be researched already. Honestly, We need Bay's version of the somagun which can focus which gene to mutate. That alone would make Xenobot 100% better

To start off, this is not a post to strip everything from Xenobotany. I rather enjoy it, but the issue lies in how long it takes to do anything VS the average round time (2h before voting begins) As it is, Xenobotany is a gamble (What gene does what), on top of a gamble (Shoot a tray 40+ times and get 1-2 mutations that make 0 changes, etc). My suggestion is simple; Make specific genes already known, and on a paper in the xenobotany lab. Something like vigor, atmosphere, etc. Basic things. The reason is: I find it hard to believe that absolutely no research would have ever been done to find this information. Obviously I'm not saying to make EVERY gene pre-known, since things like vines, gas production, spines, etc would be more akin to mutant variants. But as it stands, it takes over 40 mins-1 hour to even get the basic genes from the pre-existing seeds (See: Vigor, Hardiness, Metabolism, etc.), but then to add to it, for some you have to wait for plants to grow to see if a mutation you were after even happened, (of which, some are INCREDIBLY slow without outright gene altering them, but even 3/3 mat/pro can still take 5-10 minutes to be harvestable.) This suggestion is just to make xenobotany a little more time efficient, to make more interesting plants, be it for antag reasons, or just for fun. I personally enjoy xenobot, but find it very irksome to spend the first half of the round just jotting down the genes, and playing 'The fuck does this do' due to some of the genes altering stuff that has nothing to do with the actual value (I.E. I've had biochem alter unrelated stats like endurance)

I like this idea. +1 because I tend to explode thinking I'm not that damaged.

Never once did I say they would know how to set up the thrusters. I said if engineering needs to do repairs, and theres no atmos techs. Let me give you an example: IRL? I'm a welder. Do I know jack shit about how to pump gasses and chemicals through the pipes I weld? No. Can I lay the pipes and build the lines? Yes. Engineers would know how to repair piping, walls, floors, etc. That doesn't mean they would know how to set it up. But with no access, they cannot repair and do their job. Under this argument, Atmos techs should not be setting up the supermatter core, tesla, or anything that does not fall under atmospherics. Any non-pure scientist role (Xenobio, Xenobot, Xenoarch) should not know how to work the R&D machines properly. The point here is, you need to think about the requirements of the position. Let me give you another example: IRL, doctors, when they are med students, or commonly, a medical intern at a hospital, while they don't actively perform it, they are shown, and taught how to do surgery in the operating room. So it is reasonable to assume they would know surgery, to some degree, with the requirements listed on the Wiki ----- Qualifications: At least 25 years of age, applicable MD from an accredited school and a completed 2 year of residency. ----- And to add to this, straight from said Wiki, on the Physician page: https://wiki.aurorastation.org/index.php?title=Physician Sometimes a surgeon will not be present. In these situations, you are expected to know certain surgical operations which you can find here. Do keep in mind, however, that if there are surgeons on shift, DO NOT operate on a patient unless the surgeons are busy or it is an emergency. ----- If you have a patient with a heart injury, you should inform your pharmacist to make Adipemcina. In absence of a pharmacist, the Surgeon can treat the same injuries. ---- These lines alone, from the Physician guidelines, makes your statement moot, as they are in fact allowed to perform surgery if there is no surgeon present.

Big disclaimer: I only mention where production was done, because its a habit of mine to get a feel of the 'start'. New Background: ZH-Query, or more specifically his Posibrain, was produced as part of a 'bulk' order from a manufacturing company on earth. This of course, was not where he was assembled however That Posibrain, with many others, was shipped elsewhere. Assembled at Production Facility Kyūkyoku, Query was initially programmed through the use of datapacks, for research and development, with a focus on implants revolving around medical augmentation. After the initial 'training', he was assigned to one of the many research labs on Eridani III, where he was to work on new designs. During the trip to the Eridani system however, Additional 'training' was permitted, namely by reading, and studying through books, or files provided by Zeng-Hu. This was where Query first began to learn of Xenobiology as a whole, though the data was not very in depth, considering most of the information he had access to was for implants. After the long trip, Query went through the necessary Zeng-Hu required paperwork, and procedures, which included more than one Nondisclosure agreement, He was assigned to one of the many facilities on Eridani III. Of course, a majority of what he did cannot be disclosed to the public, based on his agreed paperwork, But this is where he worked for the first 7 or so years of his existence. Studying existing implants and augmentations, disassembling them, and even designing his own prototype designs; Which ranged from anything [REDACTED] implants, to simple reporting systems.. During this time, Query got to know those working within his lab, however, it wasn't odd for members to be shipped elsewhere based on the companies needs; So while there wasn't many he'd call a good friend, He did have quite a few he considered teachers. Throughout those 7 years, Query was both taught, and provided datapacks for the various needs of his department. Namely, Surgical procedures, and Autopsy procedures, for use in any implant testing that went on. By the 6th year in service, Having earned himself a notable name, among the many 'gifts' he had earned within his small department, Query showed an interest in Xeno-biological pursuits, on top of his current work load. Based on his history, he was even granted a datapack consisting of information regarding Xeno-study on top of his already obtained knowledge, without which, he would have been denied due to the costs. This prompted a 'promotion', or more specifically for an IPC, being raised to a new position; While he was not in charge of his lab, he was put into the position to study any irregularities than got sent in, on top of the implant/augmentation research. One more years passed, though in that time, this new knowledge was only put to use a spare few times, however it was at this time, that he was 'offered' a position aboard the SCC Horizon as a Xenobiologist. Though the offer was more of a subtle order, however Query was more than pleased enough to go. Of course, he was only being loaned to the Horizon, but it was a change of scenery, with more of a focus of what he sought to study. ----- Misc: Character Age: 7 Years Origin: Sirius - Production Facility Kyūkyoku Beliefs: None/Agnostic - Query has no reason to believe in religion, but at the same time, He does not know, or claim to know what is real or not in this regards. Thoughts on Zeng-Hu: Just shy of fanatical, to a degree. He loves his work, even if some of the things he has done could be considered taboo, for the sake of progress. Thoughts on SCC: A new workplace. He has no negative, or positive views of the SCC. To him, he works for Zeng-Hu. SCC are just his supervisors, at this time. Thoughts on Dregs: While he has only existed for a few years, Query had plenty of experience with the Dregs of Eridani; Most of which cannot be stated without breaking his NDA. His general view of the populace however, teetered between pity, and a lack of sympathy; After all, for his job, Sympathy wouldn't be good to show. By the time he left Eridani III, Query had his own private living space, augments of his own, and of course, even some free time saved up; Something he was proud of, considering it had to be earned. ----- Primary Skills in question/Position it relates to: Surgery (Xenobio), Autopsy/Dissection (Xenobio), Integrated Circuits (R&D, Implant Design) ----- Notes: Tried to be a bit more in depth to a degree, But with such a limited life, theres only so much I can put. Up to discussion if needed.

I wasn't aware this was a requirement, considering this from the wiki (As well as no mention that they have to work for another corporation despite outright being owned by another): Which is the location mentioned in the application. I only chose Elyra due to the planet being of interest, and suiting a xenobio background with the leviathans, but overall if its that strict I would be going with a different origin. The entire idea was that the character wouldn't even have been in Elyra for more than a few years before being sent elsewhere, considering. ----- But if its that much of an issue, I'll write a new background for a different origin as I was led to believe that origins didn't need to be airtight, so I wanted to make something vaguely interesting based on publicly accessible information for the requirements. Please give me a bit of time to make a new background to suit the needs of the application.

My biggest issue is, while yes, engineers and atmos techs are different titles, engineers don't even have access to the atmos portion of engineering. If it needs repairs, and theres no atmos techs online, they have to hack their way in, among other ways. I don't mind the role differences, but the access limitations make no sense to me sometimes.

Very much so, since you could throw a circuit camera through the portal and see where it lands.