[Accepted] I finally make a new char and tell everyone - Nope63 Command Edition

[MasterAssistant]

BYOND key: Nope63
Character names:

Derrick Mens -- Main and literally only played char, Gardener/Former Sec

Arwa Nixon -- Planned char, Sol Liaison/Diplomat

Valeria Zhao -- Secondary char to not get bored and be more active, Warden

+2 deleted chars, not played for months

How long have you been playing on Aurora?: ~1 year, give or take a month or two
Why do you wish to be on the whitelist?: Mainly because I want to take some initiative in RPing, as well as help create new relations.
Why did you come to Aurora?: I came to Aurora after getting bored with Bay and it's codebase and wanted to try something different. I saw Aurora as the only other high-pop HRP server and decided to join, and ever since (with a few minor or not breaks) I've been playing here.
Have you read the Aurora wiki on the head roles and qualifications you plan on playing?: Duh.
Have you received any administrative actions? And how serious were they? As far as I'm aware, I only have a few notes on my records thanks to beginner mistakes/edgy comments. (because I'm too much of a coward to play antag)

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: In my opinion, roleplay is about immersing one's self in a fictional/alternate universe, generally under a fictional character different from real life. It's about having fun by emulating what you feel your character would do, talking to people and finding out their own stories, etc.

What do you think the OOC purpose of a Head of Staff is, ingame?: Mainly assuming lead of their respective department, co-ordinating with other Heads of Staff and the Captain to ensure smooth operation of the station, set goals for their workers, socialize with them, incentivize them and try to spice things up in general. On secret rounds, they're supposed to help move the narrative and such along with the antagonists.

What do you think the OOC responsibilities of Whitelisted players are to other players, and how would you strive to uphold them?: Generally speaking, Whitelisted players should try to help improve RP standards and teach people game mechanics depending on their positions OOCly, while ICly striving to push their culture/role and doing the best they can to create RP, be it for one person or the entire station.

Could you give us the gist of what is currently happening in Tau Ceti and how it affected your character and their career? In the past few years of so, the NanoTrasen Corporation has been consolidating its power and resources in the Republic of Biesel to maintain stability. However, both have become increasingly difficult, as foreign and internal interest groups attempt to get their way, much at NT and Biesel's dismay.

In Mendell, recent riots and clashes between police and locals have caused general turmoil, leaving a lasting mark as tensions still remain high even after the stabilization of the area.

On the NSS Aurora, one of NT's most well known facilities, more and more incidents take place that seemingly leave the crew numb to their surroundings. Adhomian Tanks, Skrellian Tups and general things you probably wouldn't want in a work place are happening.

What roles do you plan on playing after the application is accepted? Liaison mostly, and possibly HoS or HoP under a different char.

Characters you intend to use for command or have created for command. Include the job they will be taking.: Arwa Nixon -- Sol Consular Officer, mainly the result of her family's high status on Venus and nepotism. Slightly confused, if not ignorant, but not necessarily incompetent. Tries to keep their high-class status as well as they can while still having some fun. More of a talker than a paperwork type.

How would you rate your own roleplaying?: I'd say around 7/10. I'm not perfect and constantly trying to improve my RP, and I have had times where I cringe at my own RP and try to correct it.

Do you understand your whitelist is not permanent, and may be stripped following continuous administrative action? Yep. I'll try not to get it stripped to the best of my ability.

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

Extra notes: None.

Edited July 7, 2020 by MattAtlas

[SooshyFish]

I haven't seen much of their play in or out of character, but what I have seen in game has been stellar, and I think they did a great job as the interim HoS. And same as that the little I've seen so far OOC has been great.

+1 from me, I'm excited to see more.

[Peppermint]

Their OOC attitude is great, even if Derrick is a traitor to old school sec.

 

-1

Nah, huge plus one. Strong player, strong characters; I'm surprised you don't already have a whitelist. 

[Dbrg]

I told you I hate involving myself in command whitelist applications, but this has had a slow start, so here we go.

I think you're cool headed enough OOCly to handle the responsibility. I know you're not a shitter. Moreover, your wardening so far shows me that Mens' lube boy silliness is an IC trait that doesn't automatically extend to any new characters you make.

+1 for you.

[BoryaTheSlayer]

I would like to see how you fare in your trial. You deserve at the very least that much.

[SatinsPristOTD]

I don't even know what to say that sums up how much of a good player and person Nope is. He's understanding, fantastic and just.....

RP's well. OOC attitude is great. Helpful. Friendly. Supportive. HE'S LITERALLY WHAT YOU WANT IN A COMMAND PLAYER.

+1

[The lancer]

Nope is ICly and OOCly a good player, who recently made a warden character that seems a bit more serious than Mens, which is good for the whole whitelist situation. Even then, his roleplaying is great and has played long enough to know how things work.

[MattAtlas]

I think the biggest problem you've always had was just not wanting to go outside your sphere of comfort with characters. It does look like you're doing something about it, which is good in my books.

[tbear13]

He's a cool dude. Great OOC conduct, and fun to RP with.

+1 from me.

[The7thLain]

Derrick is a character with whom I have played a ton of rounds with, especially when he was back in the ISD. Now I more interact with him on my medical character than security one, but nevertheless, the rp is there and the character has my respect. Their new warden seems promising as well. 

+1, good luck ^^

[NewOriginalSchwann]

Over the course of the past year or so I watched Derrick Mens transform from, to put it bluntly, a mediocre security officer with not much personality beyond "I'm sad" to a fully-fledged character with an arc of his own that Nope was, ultimately, able to retire and let go. They're recently branching out beyond "Sol Marine with black hair" which is, also bluntly, good despite Valeria having an anime avatar on the Relay. This application has my support, and I'm eager to see what you can do as a consular officer - arguably a role that is often neglected during the course of the round. This endorsement should be viewed as both the faith I have in you, Nope, and a vindication of my earlier - arguably hostile - attitude towards Derrick as a character. Well done. I'll still bully him ICly, though.

+1

[MattAtlas]

On trial until 14/7/2020.

[Connorjg1]

I got to ask lots of questions to there character Arwa Nixion who was Sol gov consular as a security officer and they answerd my snarky political fueled questions in such a good way I thought they must've been playing the role since it came out. It wasn't until browsing whitelist  apps I saw they are on trial.

 

 

Absolute +1

Edited July 9, 2020 by Connorjg1
Spelling. Autocorrect issues

[Decepter]

Nope is a great role player.

+1

[Susan]

I've had a lot of fun cucking Awra Nixon in their attempts to keep tabs on NT's phoron capacity. I endorse Nope63.

[MattAtlas]

Well this lasted a lot longer than 7 days.

Accepted.