Connorjg1 - Vaurca Writer Application

[Connorjg1]

Ckey: Connorjg1

Position Being Applied For: Vaurca Lore Writer

Have you read the Lore Team Rules and Regulations wiki page?: I have 

Past Experiences/Knowledge: I've worked on the Vaurca team for two years now and have contributed extensively both to Vaurca lore and to lore team group projects in that time. Additionally I have PR'd and arranged the development of several Vaurca related projects. 

 

Examples of Past Work:

Vaurca Biology 

https://wiki.aurorastation.org/index.php?title=Vaurca_Biology

Significant portions of Virtual Reality

https://wiki.aurorastation.org/index.php?title=Virtual_Reality

Caprice

https://wiki.aurorastation.org/index.php?title=Caprice

Tret

https://wiki.aurorastation.org/index.php?title=Tret

Diluzi

https://wiki.aurorastation.org/index.php?title=Diulszi

Hives Renaissance

https://wiki.aurorastation.org/index.php?title=Hives_Renaissance

Tret Orbital Neutron Manufactory Canon Application

https://forums.aurorastation.org/topic/17154-minor-suggestion-tret-orbital-neutron-manufactory/#comment-157048

Biesel Security Services Bureau

https://wiki.aurorastation.org/index.php?title=Biesellite_Security_and_Law

Much more on the Vaurca pages

 

Additional questions:

1. A particular section of Vaurca Lore that you think should be expanded upon, alongside your reasons for it; or what you think should be removed, and expand your reasons for that too.

A section of lore I believe should be expanded upon is cross-species interactions. Vaurca are so tied into other species that I believe it'd be worthwhile to really get some unique developments out of them which really highlight this. Stuff like the existing syncretic Vaurca/Unathi religions are a good example of this that I'd like to really elaborate on, the Ssup’vihtal from Si'akh being perhaps one of the most interesting integrations, as well as the synthetics on and brought into Caprice.

 

2. Do you have a long-term vision for what direction you want to take Vaurca? 

This is a difficult question since the current future of Aurora's lore as a whole is so up in the air. In the long term, I believe it'd be interesting to explore Vaurca, especially the Court of Queens, gaining more independence but still seeking to use the lessons they've learned of integrating other species rather than retreating to the isolationism that they may have in the past.  

 

3. Is there anything regarding Vaurca lore that you'd really like to remove or heavily rework, but it's so ingrained in the lore to the point where it'd be challenging to do in a way that's satisfactory? 

The Lii'dra invasion. It's clear it was written for a different era of the server, and we've toyed with retconning and reworking certain elements on and off for years. Unfortunately it's such a critical and integrated event that to rework it in a way which is satisfactory is a monumental undertaking across teams. For example we can't change the timeframe that it occurred in, and despite being a Vaurca event, the overwhelming majority of the focus is on solely Elyra rather than the Spur at whole, which fit for an era where Elyra was being giving somewhat of a focal point but it's less needed now. We've got the outline of a plan regarding what to do with it, but it still needs to be ironed out to really take shape.

 

4. What do you think are your strongest and weakest attributes in terms of working on a team, and why?

I believe my strongest attribute is being able to reach out and get a conversation started. Vaurca lore is so tied up with other species that it's important to be able to talk to the people on those teams and get to the point where the both of you can put ideas down on paper. 

 

My weakest attribute is probably getting caught up in the small details. When working on larger projects, I can sometimes get bogged down on something small and agonise over it to the detriment of the rest of the work.
 

5. Vaurca writer is a position that comes with two deputy writers under them on the team. It is the writer's job to manage their team, in addition to their duties of moderating the WL. Given that, what skills do you have that you think will assist you in this? On the opposite end, what do you believe is your weakest link regarding management and moderation?

I believe I've got strong interpersonal skills regarding communicating with other members of the team and keeping everyone on track. I've helped coordinate several Vaurca projects in the past and ensured they were done on time. I believe my weakest link regarding moderation is just being willing to approach someone OOC upfront. I've hesitated in the past to talk to someone about behaviour that needs correcting when it would have been easier to resolve it early. Over the years I've had time to practise this, and I believe I'm getting better at it.

Edited Sunday at 13:08 by Connorjg1
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[CatsinHD]

I've worked with Connor for some time now in CCIA and talked with them long before that. Having seen his works already for Vaurca, and how he works within varied teams, I can confidently give a +1. 

[Lent23]

I would be lying if I told you that Connor wasn't the most accommodating person that I've worked with on the lore team so far. I have had nothing but good interactions with him, and cannot give anything but my entire support for his ascension. (Plus, this way we can finally begin the K'lax Hegemony)

+1

[Desven]

Prior to my resignation, before even reaching out to other staff, I messaged Connor. I knew he was asleep because of time zone differences, but I told him that I would support him if he wanted to take over as the next Vaurca writer. I think Connor and I don't have the same vision for the species, but I know that he's passionate and ambitious. He's helped me greatly over the years, and he was there for me even back when I was a deputy. I support Connor.