[ACCEPTED] Leudoberct Command Application

[Leudoberct]

BYOND key: Leudoberct

Character names: https://gyazo.com/72b5b4d4f4b6017f6039cf5d9eb37907

 

How long have you been playing on Aurora?: I haven’t really kept too much track, but definitely over a year now. Possibly encroaching on two.

Why do you wish to be on the whitelist?: I wish to be on the whitelist because I feel like I can provide good-quality roleplay to the rest of the playerbase through the roles made available by the whitelist.

Why did you come to Aurora?: I came to Aurora mostly because I was seeking a HRP server that I could roleplay on after an extended break from SS13. I wasn’t recommended by anyone, I just looked in the server list, saw it, and clicked.

Have you read the Aurora wiki on the head roles and qualifications you plan on playing?: Yes.

Have you received any administrative actions? And how serious were they? I’ve received a couple of notes during my time, but I’ve never done anything serious enough to be banned.

 

Please provide well articulated answers to the following questions in a paragraph each.

Give a definition of what you think roleplay is, and should be about: Roleplay is about creating a narrative for yourself and other players to enjoy. It is the creation of characters based on a setting, with their own histories, thoughts and appearances, and interacting with the world and other characters around them to create an enjoyable story. Whether it is something as simple as a night out at a bar, or as impactful as a battle between nations, the main goal of roleplay, and what it should be about, is not to win, but to create an impactful, enjoyable story for all those involved.

 

What do you think the OOC purpose of a Head of Staff is, ingame?: A Head of Staff, in my eyes, is someone that helps to facilitate roleplay. They are not supposed to be the centre of the roleplay or take up all of the attention: they are supposed to help to guide and provide roleplay for their department and the station at large, be it through assigning tasks in-character to give players goals for the shift, or acting as a mediator for disputes between characters. They should also act as somewhat of an example to other, potentially newer players, by setting an example of how to roleplay and act.

 

What do you think the OOC responsibilities of Whitelisted players are to other players, and how would you strive to uphold them?: Like I mentioned in my previous answer, I think the responsibility of a Command whitelisted player is to set a good example to other players on how to conduct themselves and roleplay, as well as facilitate roleplay for other players by providing them with interaction and goals that a non-Command character may not be able to provide.

 

Could you give us the gist of what is currently happening in Tau ceti and how it affected your character and their career? Tau Ceti is currently a cultural melting pot, with numerous species making their homes in the young Republic of Biesel. Some of the more recent events to take place in Tau Ceti would include the abscondment of a Skrell wanted by the Jargon Federation for terrorism escaping to the system, prompting a sweep of a NanoTrasen facility (the Aurora II) for the terrorist, as well as the visit of a Star Chanter to the system. In terms of its affect on my character and their career, it’s largely “none”. The character is a Vaurca belonging to the brood of the Queen of Corpses, and has thus been relatively removed from the recent goings-on in Tau Ceti, due to being located on Luthien for the vast majority of it, and the general sentiment of Xaxt’s brood towards non-Vaurca being one of forming little attachment.

 

What roles do you plan on playing after the application is accepted? Consular Officer, with the potential for more Command characters later on down the line.

Characters you intend to use for command or have created for command. Include the job they will be taking.: Ta’Akaix’Vizq Zo’ra, Consular Officer

How would you rate your own roleplaying?: I would say that I am confident in my own ability to provide a high-quality standard of roleplay.

Do you understand your whitelist is not permanent, and may be stripped following continuous administrative action? Yes.

Have you familiarize yourself with the wiki pages for the command roles? Yes.

 

Extra notes: None.

[Roostercat]

Leudo has numerous bug characters and I have seen no problems with any of them, I think they can pull a consular off to above an acceptable standard. +1

[Skyglazer]

Leudoberct is so flexible in his roleplay it's astounding. His ability to be consistent and stick to each of his many characters and their roles is exactly what you would expect and want from someone in a Command position, adaptability to many situations, which would include different crews and roundtypes wherein Command plays a critical role. I have no doubt that Leudoberct would set a stellar example in a Command position, and his wide variety of fleshed-out characters shows just how much he has to bring to the table. +1

[Juani2400]

Hello.

I will be handling this application. Please ensure you gather enough feedback before I review this application, which should happen over this weekend, hopefully.

[canon35]

Leudo has shown themselves to have a good grasp on our setting as a whole and more niche bits like with xeno lore, their characters have always been well played and competent. They've been also very excellent at playing Vaurca and has shown good knowledge on them. This consular idea is also a fresh take on the Vaurca consulars, what with the idea of making it a Queen of Corpses Breeder.  

I have no doubt that Leudoberct could do well with this whitelist, so +1 from me. 

[Warbidon]

I've played with Leudos characters and I enjoyed the interactions I've had with them. They seem to seamlessly transition from character to character (I think ive met two of their bugs, one of their skrell,) that it is actually very hard to tell that they are the one playing it unless they discord message me about something with their character or another context clue. They are just so good at sitting to a tole that I would be very surprised if they could not pertain to the role of a Head of Staff very well.

 

+1

Edited February 8, 2020 by Warbidon

[Peppermint]

No comment on lore stuff, but decent roleplayer and not seen any real issues.

 

But I'm curious that you mentioned playing command roles down the line, as well as consulars. Will you be playing them on your trial? And if not, how will you get feedback from something new and rather distinct from consular without an app?

[simfantic]

Leudobert, you've been one of my longest friends whilst playing the Aurora Server. You're a phenomonal roleplayer, and I've always enjoyed doing some decent RP with you back in your Bynum days. I'd be interested to see you have a trial to present to the server that you can handle the responsibility of doing it. 

[Leudoberct]

6 hours ago, Lemei said:

No comment on lore stuff, but decent roleplayer and not seen any real issues.

 

But I'm curious that you mentioned playing command roles down the line, as well as consulars. Will you be playing them on your trial? And if not, how will you get feedback from something new and rather distinct from consular without an app?

I don't plan to play anything but a Consular during my trial, and it's unlikely that I'll play anything else command-related for a while after provided I get the whitelist. This was mainly put in there because my original character that I wanted for command was Xicic Riori, who I had planned to become a Research Director, but events in the Warbling arc ended up with them joining the rebel cell. I had assumed that this meant the character was gone from on-station roleplay, until we got the lore about the rebellion that adds potential for Xicic to return, though I'm still on the fence for it. It's not a certainty.

As for how I'd get feedback on my roleplay as a Consular post-app, most of it would come from after-round OOC, and mainly, the Vaurca discord. Vaurca will of course be the interest group of this character, and the one they're most likely to have an impact on, so I think that'd probably be one of the best ways for me to get feedback on them outside of the app.

[Soultheif96]

Leudo has been an excellent player to engage with in-game in many areas. Alike others that have shared their piece, they have a firm grasp on lore in many areas to a point I feel confident they can handle consulship in many species and representations. Additionally, they take realism into their work as shown in Xenoarcheology to which I loved and picked up on due to their methodology. Other than that, fantastic RPer, +1 in my book. 

[Lualyrr]

I can only comment on what I've seen from their Engineering Character because I have not interacted with the other's much.

 

Leudoberct is a very good roleplayer and I think they're very fit for a command role. Their Engineering play always had them as a person that does not crumble to crisis. Very focused and determined to better the situation but without forgetting the RP.

 

They are a mature player and I am sure that they will do a splendid job in command.

 

+1!

[Tadpolesrcold]

I’ve never interacted with a varcua willingly because EW. But pitchford’s a steadfast feller I loved working with and trusted to do good. +1

Edited February 10, 2020 by Tadpolesrcold

[Cnaym]

One of the players I never had issues with, knows a lot of the mechanics, does great RP and has contributed to the server in different ways.

Enjoyed them for a year now, ever since I started out. Nothing speaking against them in command. Has my full support.

[Zer0Winds]

Assuming the Ta is the same consular, which I expect because there aren't really many Vaurca consulars, and I don't feel like checking the name... This person is good. I like them, and like I said, not many Vaurca Consulars, so that's different. Supported, +1.

[Leudoberct]

5 hours ago, Zer0Winds said:

Assuming the Ta is the same consular, which I expect because there aren't really many Vaurca consulars, and I don't feel like checking the name... This person is good. I like them, and like I said, not many Vaurca Consulars, so that's different. Supported, +1.

Unfortunately, this will not have been me, as I do not have the whitelist or a trial at the minute.

[Zer0Winds]

Huh. Teach me not to read the comments. I didn't notice.

Well, I don't really know the characters unfortunately. I might know one of the Vaurca, but if you couldn't tell, remembering a Vaurca name for me is... Anyway. Sorry about the confusion.

[Juani2400]

Hello!

I'm not particularly familiar with any of your characters specially (besides one of the vaurca), but I am confident your ability to RP is on-par with what is required from you, as that is what I am hearing from these people.

In any case, since your Ta has not lived in Tau Ceti and it has not directly affected them yet, how about you tell me about what they can expect as a Vaurcan Ta in the system? How do you think this experience will impact them? Do you think they will feel similarly treated as the rest of Vaurca, or will get treated in a different way due to their position?

Please include your availability for a trial in your response, since you've told me you are not available at certain times of the week. It will last for a week, and we can start it at anytime it feels right for you, if the answer to the questions above is satisfactory.

[Leudoberct]

1 hour ago, Juani2400 said:

Hello!

I'm not particularly familiar with any of your characters specially (besides one of the vaurca), but I am confident your ability to RP is on-par with what is required from you, as that is what I am hearing from these people.

In any case, since your Ta has not lived in Tau Ceti and it has not directly affected them yet, how about you tell me about what they can expect as a Vaurcan Ta in the system? How do you think this experience will impact them? Do you think they will feel similarly treated as the rest of Vaurca, or will get treated in a different way due to their position?

Please include your availability for a trial in your response, since you've told me you are not available at certain times of the week. It will last for a week, and we can start it at anytime it feels right for you, if the answer to the questions above is satisfactory.

Just to clarify, the Ta does live on Tau Ceti, but they live on Luthien, the home of their brood, which doesn't have a significant human or otherwise presence asides from research labs, and thus will have spent almost all of their time around their own brood, rather than with aliens, giving a rather secluded experience. As for the experience of interacting with humans, I believe they will be slightly taken aback, but expectant of poor treatment, based on the treatment of the brood of their own (new) High Queen in District Nine. This won't really affect them much in terms of an emotional response, however. The brood they originate from doesn't really care that much for humans or other aliens- the Ta'Akaix is there to further the ends of their Hive, not to make friends.

As for availability, Monday tomorrow would be perfect for me, as I work on the weekends.

[Juani2400]

Alright!

Your trial will be starting tomorrow, 17/FEB/2020 and will be active until Monday, 24/FEB/2020 inclusive. I expect to activate your whitelist by the late European afternoon/evening, so don't expect it too soon in the day.

Remember that you'll need to continue to advertise your application (preferably after each round of Command played) so the people who have interacted with you can leave feedback. If not enough satisfactory feedback is gathered, there's a risk of the application being denied at the end of the trial. If you are unable to be active during the period, we can cancel the trial and reschedule at another time, if needed. Contact me if that's the case.

Good luck!

[Juani2400]

Trial started, perms granted.

[FearTheBlackout]

Leudo's Consular Officer, Vizq, did a seminar in the Bar about Vaurca biology in a way that was both accurate and interesting to listen to. I think they represent the species and the Zo'ra hive quite well. +1

Edited February 18, 2020 by FearTheBlackout
resolved concern with player privately

[Skyglazer]

Leudo is always going out of his way to create interesting RP for people using his Consular, from what I've seen so far. Vaurca or not, Vizq will interact with anyone while simultaneously doing a great job of showing off what their group is all about and forwarding their interests. A few days ago I was observing as he was doing a great job of taking responsibility for a revolutionary Vaurca's actions- trying to talk them down, and such. I'm not super in-the-know with Vaurca lore, but it was an interesting interaction that wouldn't have happened without him. Leudo should definitely keep his whitelist, so here's my second word of support: +1!!

[Caelphon]

My character (Embers) has grown quite attached to their Consular, who not only satisfies their craving for knowledge but facilitates RP whilst doing so. I thoroughly enjoy our conversations about the Aether (and I hope we can ask you more questions in the future). I support the application for Leudo's position as Command Staff.

[Cnaym]

As newcomer to the Vaurca whitelist, Leudo has taken the time to welcome me with their Ta, provided a ton of interesting RP and made it a really enjoyable experience. The statement that he is always going out of his way to create interesting RP for others is something I can wholeheartedly support. My overall opinion remains unchanged. A great person to pick up the mantle of command, always looking forward to seeing him on the list.

[TealPinniped]

Top tier character and roleplayer, I'll be happy to give the a +1