[Retracted] YouJustGotOwened's Moderator Application

[Owen]

Server Moderator Application

 

Basic Information

Byond Account: YouJustGotOwened

Character Name(s):

• Main:
  • Valorallen Vitellia
• Less Frequent/Retired:
  • Auralia-Fedas Ro'Suos
  • Aviel Vierleq'Fedas
  • Sebas-Regluk Vri'Shek
  • Uelish-Mistek Ka'Qelip'Te
  • Railo-Mestoqe Ca'Qelolisp
• I have a multitude of other characters, though they are hardly ever played, especially recently. 

AI Name(s): None

Discord username + tag: Owen#2139

Age: 18

Timezone: Eastern Daylight Time

When are you on Aurora?:  Mornings and evenings EDT 

 

Experience

How long have you played SS13?: ~6 years

How long have you played on Aurora: ~6 years 

How much do you know about SS13 (Baystation build) game mechanics?: Fairly experienced in all areas of the game

Do you have any experience moderating for an SS13 server?: In the past, I was a moderator on this server and have also held the position of CCIA Leader. This was back in the 2016-2017 times from what I can remember. 

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?: No

 

Personality 

Why do you play SS13?: I find SS13 to be one of the most unique games that I’ve played because of the depth of the mechanics and because of the RP opportunity that it allows. 

Why do you play on Aurora?: For me at least, Aurora is essentially the only server that I can play. In my opinion, the HRP aspect of the server is my only reason to play the game. I love the stories which can develop naturally over time, and the feelings of playing in what seems like a living and ever-changing setting. 

What do moderators do?: Moderators are a group of players on the server who have stepped up to take on the task of ensuring that roleplay can continue to happen on the server. Whether this is by making sure that griefers are dealt with, or even making decisions on OOC issues that arise throughout rounds in order to allow for RP to develop. It is not the responsibility of moderators to ensure that rounds go the way that they think would be best, but rather to allow players the ability to play appropriately and develop the story further.  

What does it mean to be a moderator for our server?: What I feel separates the moderator position on Aurora when compared to other servers is that on Aurora we are a server that does have High Roleplay standards, and in some cases, we must get involved OOCly if there are issues that arise. While it is important to be welcoming to new players from all different backgrounds of experience with this game, it is an expectation that people do eventually find themselves falling into the general RP standards that we expect on this server. The moderator position both allows for an official way of helping these new individuals acclimate themselves to our style of play and also ensure that these standards are held to the same degree for all players on the server. 

Why do you want to be a moderator?: I wish to be a moderator because I feel that I am adept at interacting with people and finding solutions to most issues while remaining level-headed. In this position, I feel that I would be providing a service to a community that has provided me endless hours of entertainment. I enjoy helping teach new players and sort of guide them in the right direction, while also dropping hints here and there to even more experienced players. I feel that in this position, I could take my years of experience in the game and use it to help other people.

What qualities do you possess that would make you a good moderator?: What I feel in particular is a quality that is good to have in a moderator is that for the most part, I can remain rather level-headed in stressful situations (I am a Captain main after all lmao). I think that I have good communication skills and do not allow any bias to get involved in my decision-making processes. 

How well do you handle stress, anger, or insults?: I am pretty good in my opinion on keeping myself cool under pressure, and generally just have insults bounce off of me, especially in a setting such as this. I understand that people get fairly heated over things, especially involving OOC administration, and I am capable of not letting it get to me. 

 

Anything Else You Want to Add:

I just want to touch on the fact that I was both a CCIA Leader and Moderator in the past. Both of these positions I left on amicable terms, and due to no reason outside of my lack of activity at those times. If I am remembering correctly, I left both of those positions due to my entering high school (I know, I was a youngin), and felt that I needed to focus more time towards my schoolwork. 

[Caelphon]

I have not had the pleasure of speaking with you really about anything with OOC, but I've had numerous rounds with you and I always end up enjoying them. 

 

You mentioned you were both Grandpa CCIA and a Moderator previously, and I assume you resigned due to burn out and all that. So I ask, do you believe you'll be able to cope again with the draining responsibilities of a mod once again?
 

Goodluck for the application, and I hope all goes well!

[Owen]

1 minute ago, Caelphon said:

I have not had the pleasure of speaking with you really about anything with OOC, but I've had numerous rounds with you and I always end up enjoying them. 

 

You mentioned you were both Grandpa CCIA and a Moderator previously, and I assume you resigned due to burn out and all that. So I ask, do you believe you'll be able to cope again with the draining responsibilities of a mod once again?
 

Goodluck for the application, and I hope all goes well!

Glad to hear that you enjoy our interactions! But yes, it was mainly due to burnout. I was 14 or 15 at the time, and didn't really have good time management skills at all so high school hit me like a truck. At this point though, I'm graduated now though and have plenty of time on my hands so I think that I could invest it into something like this. 

[Azande]

What can I say?

Owen is basically universally loved across the entire server. His characters are iconic, he is always, always calm and collected and measured in his thoughts and arguments. He has filled this role and CCIA Leader before, and I think he did amazingly each time.

Owen would be a great asset to the staff team in any measure, but his good nature and ability to seemingly never lose his cool makes him an unparalleled candidate for moderator.

The hardest of +1's.

[TravistyRavage]

+1, never had a bad interaction that was uncalled for, and has previous experience.

[Peppermint]

Lots of positive interactions, albeit mostly surface level. I'm likewise very surprised you're only eighteen (in a good way) and would love to see a trial.

 

+1

[UnknownMurder]

+1

• Worked under this player couple of years ago. His determination and willingness to hear out and work with people is still there. 
• My experience roleplaying with this player is more than just fabulous. 
• As a head of staff, he gives people chances to better themselves and toss a rope to show it's done. 
• He is the Senate. He loves democracy. This is how liberty dies with thunderous applause as Owen becomes a trial mod.

[Shadow]

As Owen is also a certified boomer I have to +1 this as well. Your past speaks for you and it seems you still hold are your old values.

[ShesTrying]

I like Owen. I've taken some extra time to interact with his characters since seeing this application, and he seems like a genuinely good person for a moderator position.

 

I wasn't aware he was staff in the past, but it would make me happy to see him as staff again. He's been active, helpful to new players, and generally respectful from every interaction I've had with him.

 

A solid +1 from me.

[Leudoberct]

I haven't had any bad experiences with Owen or his characters, and he seems to have a good attitude for a moderator.

+1

[Flamingo]

I will be contacting you in the coming days to schedule an interview.

[Flamingo]

Interview: https://pastebin.com/zTHfZr6j

[Yonnimer]

Trial starting on 5/29, ending 6/29

[Flamingo]

After speaking to the applicant, we decided the best course of action would be to retract this application.

Locking and Archiving.