rejected TopBirb - Command Whitelist

[TopBirb]

BYOND key: TopBirb

Discord Username: excessive.force.

Character names:

William von Trust (Playing as a passenger who is a notable investor currently)

Breail Balamory, Chaplain

 Aria Mab-Nerellane, QM/OM until it got whitelisted

How long have you been playing on Aurora?
I actually used to play a lot some years ago but got busy with other things and took a break! But I'm coming back into it and it isnt too different from when I last played.

Have you received any administrative actions? And how serious were they?
None!

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

What do you think the OOC purpose of a Head of Staff is, ingame?

Well the purpose of a Head of Staff within the game is to ensure an engaging and enjoyable experience for all players. They act as leaders, guiding and facilitating roleplay, conflict resolution, and maintaining the game's atmosphere. As a Head of Staff, I would generally prioritize fostering an interactive environment, ensuring everyone has a chance to do something, and offering support to newer players. My goal is to create an interesting and immersive roleplaying experience where everyone feels valued and involved, enhancing the overall experience for all roleplayers.

What do you think the OOC responsibilities of Whitelisted players are to other players, and how would you strive to uphold them?

By setting an example by upholding the server's rules and guidelines, providing guidance and assistance to newer players, and actively contributing to a positive and enriching roleplay environment. I would strive to uphold these responsibilities by being approachable, supportive, and interesting in all interactions. Being attentive to the needs and concerns of fellow players, I aim to foster an inclusive and welcoming roleplay experience, ensuring that everyone feels included and valued within the roleplay.

Explain how the recent events in the Spur changed your character and how they came to be employed on the SCCV Horizon.

William was too changed by any particular events other than wanting Captaincy to sate his lust for adventure and power. William von Trust was given Captaincy of the SCCV Horizon through the intricate connections he cultivated within Solarian high society and the powerful Solarian Corporate Conglomerate. His prominent standing in Lunar society and substantial finances enabled him to have considerable influence. Leveraging his connections within corporations like NanoTrasen and Idris Incorporated, among others embedded within the SCC, William acquired the role of Captain. His Captaincy wasn't just purchased with wealth however; it was the outcome of a firm hand in the expansive corporate realm, and ensuring the vessel serves both his interests which are the collective interests of the  SCC.

What roles do you plan on playing after the application is accepted?

My main intention is to play the role of Captain, creating a very interesting and interactive character for any and everyone to interact with and enjoy interacting with. However, I'm also open to exploring other roles. My focus remains on contributing positively to the roleplaying environment and having fun myself.

Have you familiarized yourself with the wiki pages for the command roles?

I've refreshed my familiarity with the wiki pages for command roles. While I have an understanding of the guides and rules, I recognize the importance of maintaining a separation between my knowledge as a player and the character's knowledge within the game. My character may exhibit minor ignorance in specific areas, ensuring a more realistic and immersive roleplaying experience without compromising their position as a Captain and harming the atmosphere. The character I intend to employ for the Captain's role is William von Trust. 

Characters you intend to use for command or have created for command. Include the job they will be taking:
William von Trust, Captain

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

I acknowledge that my whitelist is not permanent and is subject to review, respecting the guidelines and committing to upholding the standards expected within the server's roleplay community.

Have you linked your BYOND account to the Forums?
Yes I have!

Extra notes:
I would like to mention that while I am a returning player I believe my character would be perfect for returning to and hopping to a position of leadership. So I'll give some details about the "glorious" Captain von Trust;

William von Trust is a Lunar elite, bearing a name steeped in Solarian high-society. With vast wealth and influential connections, he revels in opulence and power. Arrogant and indulgent, he navigates society with a commanding air, using nepotism and his financial prowess to get anything according to his desires.

If I get blessed with going on trial I'll be able to go more in depth with his connections. The gist is that he BOUGHT his captaincy, while he does make the bare minimum requirements for being a Captain he still has the interests of the SCC at heart because a profit for them is most definitely a profit for himself and his elite friends on the Board of Directors of the SCC.

Edited December 9, 2023 by TopBirb

[TopBirb]

EDIT: "-change the world-" to "-get anything-"

Note: Didn't like how I worded it.

[Owen]

Hey there! Thank you for your application, unfortunately, we will be denying this application at this time. As you are newly returning to the server, we would like to see more play time as you reestablish your characters before granting you the Command WL trial. 

We also have concerns with the character background of William von Trust. Although it is not explicitly referenced in the application, it has come to our attention that you have been portraying him as a high-level investor within the SCC which is too out of the realm of realism for a command application. While you can certainly play a character that is a high-society Lunan, it is not reasonable to have a character who has close friends on the SCC Board of Directors. Ultimately, this did not factor into our decision for denial, but please rework this backstory before applying again. Best of luck in the future!