[Accepted] Biolock Head of Staff Application

[Biolock]

BYOND key: Biolock

Character names:

James Crossman, Alex Crossman, Catalyst

How long have you been playing on Aurora?:

On and off for the better part of a year.

Why do you wish to be on the whitelist?:

I've always liked playing the Chief Medical Officer, it's just a role I enjoy, plus it would allow me to continue using James Crossman in a way I see fit. He's much too old and educated to be solely a doctor.

Why did you come to Aurora?:

When the server I was a regular on went down, NSS Phoenix (BestRP). I began desperately looking for a new server, I started on Paradise, migrated to Baystation, and then jumped around a little bit until I eventually touched base with Aurora. My reasons for not liking the other servers vary, but ultimately I like Aurora most because of the community.

Have you read the BS12 wiki on the head roles you plan on playing?:

At least fifty times since I started playing this game a few years ago.

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:

Roleplaying is, at the most basic of perceptions, playing out a role. But we as heavy roleplayers understand it to mean something more than that; more of a living story than anything. What people see Space Station 13 as is up for debate. Perhaps it is a TV series where each new round starts the beginning of a new episode where the players will all be thrust into a series of unfortunate events. Or perhaps every round is the characters new first day at the office, just trying to fit into the population a little better every time. Most of us would agree that the basis for the game is that each round is a new shift, and that certain events from the last one are voided, while character defining situations may be held on to for the sake of character development. And that is what I think roleplay is and should be about; developing your character and the characters around you in a way that is both interesting and fun for everyone involved.

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

I don't know that this question has an actual answer, but if I was to try and speculate what OOC purpose a head of staff character could have, it would be to allow for different game events to take place, as well as allow a single player to have an ID card with a collection of accesses. From an in game perspective, the head of staff is there to provide supervision and organization. While, yes, the Chief Medical Officer might be the best surgeon on station, and the HoS might be the most robust officer available; both the CMO and the HoS might be better off allowing their subordinates to deal with the situations provided while they handle more heavy hitting management problems that control a larger amount of the situations at hand.

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

Whitelisted players have both a reputation and an image to uphold. If a player is entrusted by the community and staff to play a more 'round affecting role' the player should very well be expected to both play to a higher level of roleplay than a regular player is required to adhere to; as well as roleplay, these players would also be expected to be more competent in their role as a leader.

Please pick one of your characters for this section, and provide well articulated responses to the following questions.

James Crossman attended the University of Eclipse and recieved his undergraduate's degree in chemcial engineering, and later recieved his PhD in medical anatomy at the Mars Institute of Medicine. Upon joining Nanotrasen under the twelve year contract, he underwent intensive training in anatomy and surgical operations in the course of four years. As per his contract he was then admitted to Nanotrasen on-world facility 6 in qudrant 4 of luna pala to pay off his education debts to Nanotrasen. As per usual, after completing his debt to Nanotrasen, Crossman then re-attended the Nanotrasen recruitment conditions and begain training in extra-vehicular activity to, be qualified for medical active duty on one of Nanotrasen's off-world facilities.

He then joined Nanotrasen at the age of 31. Originally employed on the NMS Banshee, a medical response vessel, he has proven himself to be a very valuable resource. James Crossman has recently been employed on the NSS Phoenix, one of our phoron experimental station, orbiting a large phoron giant in Tau Ceti. As of March 19, 2559 (03/19/2559) James Crossman has been promoted to Chief Medical Officer. Given the prior Chief’s permissible discharge situation, it only seems fit that Chief James Crossman be given commission on the NSS Phoenix. Any Internal Affair reports should be faxed to Central Command for addition to Crossman's records.

James Crossman has recently been transferred to the NSS Exodus to practice as a medical doctor. Future developments will determine his career.

This is a shortened version of his bio, I really just used bullet points so the reader wouldn't get tired of scrolling through. If you want the whole fluffy thing I can correct it, but I expect you probably won't.

What do you like about this character?:

He's a very flawed character, filled with various problems both emotionally and physically. I really enjoy playing with this character because he brings such a unique experience to any room. Unlike most characters I have, this one is very distinct in the sense that he's an older man who has prejudices and physical limitations that require him to behave differently to the every-day character.

What do you dislike about this character?:

In many combat situations, it can be tiring playing as him because, as it should be, roleplaying comes first. So when it comes to a fight, I am almost playing to lose because of James' physical capabilities.

What do you think makes this character fit to be a head of staff?:

From an IC perspective, he is well educated, had many life experiences because of his age, and has worked with Nanotrasen for nearly 20 years. I expect by this point it might be strange for him NOT to be a head of staff.

 

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Please provide well articulated answers to the following questions.

How would you rate your own roleplaying?:

I would say that I am a fairly strong roleplayer. It's more important to me that the players around me have a good time than it is that I 'win' whatever task or competition I was in. I would say that everyone who's played a considerable amount of time with one of my characters will have formulated their own opinion of them, they're all unique to each other and I do my very best to react in a way befitting of their individual lore.

Extra notes: I am in the military, so often times I find it hard to get online. I would hope that you don't hold my occasional inactivity against me as I've very little control over it. Though I can't always play, I would say I'm online fairly often, and every time I play I always attempt to perform to the highest level of roleplay. Thanks for taking the time to read my application!

Edited July 30, 2016 by Guest

[Youbar]

I know Biolock from Colonial Marines. He was fairly competent in roleplaying there, and he's fairly competent in roleplaying here.

+1

[SierraKomodo]

I can't say I recognize your characters or have seen you on station, but it's possible I'm just not on at the same times as you. With that, going solely off the application you provided.. I do like the application, but there's a couple things I want to mention.

Firstly, regarding the [REDACTED] stuff in the backstory.. You should make sure you clear that stuff with the CCIA people/admins before making it a part of your characters history - Especially if it's going to be referenced in records. When Gollee was the head DO/CCIA, he had a rule in place that you absolutely had to clear anything that says [REDACTED] in your records with him or a senior CCIA before it could actually be in your records (I.e., CCIA would ICly know the exact details of whatever was redacted, and from an OOC standpoint would confer with admins/lore to determine if it was feasible). I'm not certain if the current head CCIA is following that specific rule (I'm no longer on staff and not in contact with them).

Regarding your definition of roleplay and heavy RP in general in this community.. I think you hit it spot on.

Finally, something to note regarding the OOC purpose of a head of staff, at least in my opinion (And there are others that would agree with this): The purpose of a head of staff is also to ensure everyone playing a round is involved in some way, not to just lock antags/events to command only, or command/security only and black-tape everyone else out of the fun. Their purpose is also to mentor/teach other players the ways of the department they're in, and to provide a good example to the newer players.

So, despite not recognizing you, I think I'd be willing to give you a chance without waiting for me to happen across a round you're in, so long as you note the above. Tentative +1.

[Biolock]

Thank you both for the comments and of course for the support.

In response to your comment, Sierra, the "redacted" portion of the background is just following the original Nanotrasen lore, where their study of phoron is classified. It's not akin to this character's personal background, but instead just a reference to the background that is Nanotrasen. I'm not sure that made sense, but I hope so.

[Ricky_the_banshee]

Ding dong, time for another review!

 

Why do you wish to be on the whitelist?

I've always liked playing the Chief Medical Officer, it's just a role I enjoy, plus it would allow me to continue using James Crossman in a way I see fit. He's much too old and educated to be solely a doctor.

 

Alright, makes sense.

 

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

Whitelisted players have both a reputation and an image to uphold. If a player is entrusted by the community and staff to play a more 'round affecting role' the player should very well be expected to both play to a higher level of roleplay than a regular player is required to adhere to; as well as roleplay, these players would also be expected to be more competent in their role as a leader.

Mhm, good!

Please pick one of your characters for this section, and provide well articulated responses to the following questions.

 

James Crossman attended the University of Eclipse and recieved his undergraduate's degree in chemcial engineering, and later recieved his PhD in medical anatomy at the Mars Institute of Medicine. Upon joining Nanotrasen under the twelve year contract, he underwent intensive training in anatomy and surgical operations in the course of four years. As per his contract he was then admitted to Nanotrasen on-world facility 6 in qudrant 4 of luna pala to pay off his education debts to Nanotrasen. As per usual, after completing his debt to Nanotrasen, Crossman then re-attended the Nanotrasen recruitment conditions and begain training in extra-vehicular activity to, be qualified for medical active duty on one of Nanotrasen's off-world facilities.

He then joined Nanotrasen at the age of 31. Originally employed on the NMS Banshee, a medical response vessel, he has proven himself to be a very valuable resource. James Crossman has recently been employed on the NSS Phoenix, one of our [redacted] experimental station, orbiting a large phoron giant in Tau Ceti. As of March 19, 2559 (03/19/2559) James Crossman has been promoted to Chief Medical Officer. Given the prior Chief’s [redacted] situation, it only seems fit that Chief James Crossman be given commission on the NSS Phoenix. Any Internal Affair reports should be faxed to Central Command for addition to Crossman's records.

James Crossman has recently been transferred to the NSS Exodus to practice as a medical doctor. Future developments will determine his career.

This is a shortened version of his bio, I really just used bullet points so the reader wouldn't get tired of scrolling through. If you want the whole fluffy thing I can correct it, but I expect you probably won't.

 

This would have been OK in my book IF it weren't for the randomly added redacted. Honestly, what's the point of adding that info if it's classified anyway? I can overlook it as this is just a backstory, but by any means, do NOT transfer that over to your records at all UNLESS you've had some talk with the DOs pending the redacted/classified information. Because believe me when I tell you you're gonna have trouble with that when someone goes through a record review and reports thatt to the CCIA.

Right, to keep it short. I'll just let you know I believe you answered all further questions well. So here is my opinion on you OOCly and ICly.

OOc: You seemed like a nice guy, spilled a few memes here and there. Just by this, I wouldn't mind giving you a +!

IC: I've met Alex Crossman when I played as a HoS. I remember how it wasn't just a few minutes in the round and I hear you calling me over the comms about a "hacked APC". It felt ridiculous and powergamey that I'm afraid as to how this will transfer over to your CMO character. Will you tone it down etc?

So honestly, your App seems fine. I wouldn't give this a -1, but I'm not sure as to whether I should give you a +1. So I'm just going to keep my verdict as neutral. Perhaps some time I'll see your character shine in a different limelight and I will change my mind. If so, I'll update my decision. Anyhow, good luck!

[Biolock]

That's fair, at the time I didn't realize just how inconspicuous a hacked APC was suppose to be. I thought that it would be worth noting vs. this server more or less expects security personnel to just ignore it. A discrepancy I'd picked up from other servers I assure you. Thank you for the review!

[TishinaStalker]

Application approved.

 

 

Glory to Aurora.