dessysalta - Moderator Application 2: With A Vengeance

[dessysalta]

Basic Information 
Byond Account: dessysalta
Character Name(s): Kira Vazquez, Z.I. Nietzschka, Ungnyeo, Kasa'an Drek'za, God knows how many others.
AI Name(s): N/A
Discord username + tag: remratsuken (rem_ratsuken)
Age: 22
Timezone: PDT
When are you on Aurora?: Usually on my days off (I'll volunteer them in private) at or around noon onward. Sometimes as early as 10 AM, sometimes as late as 2 AM. I used to be on constantly/every day, but employment has taken me.

Experience
How long have you played SS13?: 5-6 years.
How long have you played on Aurora: 4 years.
How much do you know about SS13 (Baystation build) game mechanics?: Pretty confident with everything that isn't in-depth stuff like detailed supermatter guides or anything to do with science. Not a genius, obviously.
Do you have any experience moderating for an SS13 server?: Nuh.
Have you read through the criteria thread and believe that you mark off all the criteria?: I think so.
Have you ever been banned, and if so, how long and why?: Never.

Personality
Why do you play SS13?: This game doesn't exist in any way anywhere else. It's the most immersive and fun roleplaying game I have ever touched. I love writing characters based in the lore, I love seeing the community come together, I love making friends here, and I love the development process. I love making sprites and contributing to this game at all. I just love it so much.
Why do you play on Aurora?: Likewise, nothing like it exists. There isn't any other server with the absolute mounds of lore, nor one where characters behave in a believable, not-OOCly-abrasive manner. The gamemodes, community, and administration are unique among literally every other server I've played bar none. Besides, this one has the coolest setting and I like what it brings to the table. Plus a bit of nostalgia here and there.
What do moderators do?: See my previous application. Administrative equivalent of a whitelisted role. Exists to keep the game flowing smoothly and make sure people are having fun.
What does it mean to be a moderator for our server?: It means you're there to show up and make sure the server and players are moving along smoothly and having fun. Remedying bugs, assisting with gimmicks, occasionally dishing out discipline for actions that are too disruptive or ignorant. You're the first line of defense when a new player asks how the hell to light a cigarette, and the last line of defense when half the ship is gone and the people want a break.
Why do you want to be a moderator?: I want to contribute to the server and get an idea of what the administrative process is like. Seriously. Big things are coming for Aurora and having been around this long, I want to be part of it. I know that's usually more spriting/lore/other developer territory (and I still contribute in those ways occasionally), but those are a bit too daunting for me right now- at least until the artist role gets established LMAO.

I've made friends and acquaintances on the staff team, too, and want to work alongside them. Getting glimpses into the process, hearing what they put up with (and having had them put up with my own shit years prior) makes me want to lend a hand. If nothing else, this is a good precursor for my applications in the other departments of Aurora.
What qualities do you possess that would make you a good moderator?: I've worked in customer service? Half joking, but I do strongly empathize with players and I think I'm extremely stubborn when it comes to problem solving. I've also been around awhile and established myself as someone who's more than passing in the community (I hope LOL). Aside from these, I'll echo what I said in my last application a couple years back: show me a nine foot wall and I'll show you a ten foot ladder, and I'm new blood that can offer a unique perspective on things.
How well do you handle stress, anger, or insults?: Better. My professional life these past few years has better inoculated me to the spurs of dipshits and life stresses. While I still struggle with short-term frustrations, I think I can take a step back and realize when too much is too much. My current profession in particular is all about de-escalation (likewise, I'll volunteer this in private) so I can't imagine whatever gets thrown my way on here will be much different. I just need to be given a chance to disengage- albeit sometimes my stubbornness still takes over. I'm always working on that.

Anything Else You Want to Add: Keeping it short and concise this time. Get me in there, boss. Hope I can impress.

[Melariara]

Interview: https://pastebin.com/f2DHSwH4

[Melariara]

On trial: 23/06/2026 - 23/07/2026