[Denied] AWPEN Head application

[AWPen]

BYOND key:

AWPenheimer

Character names:

Assim Zhan-Ka'tor'ro

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How long have you been playing on Aurora?:

On and off for over a year.

Why do you wish to be on the whitelist?:

I enjoy playing security especially in the head role, I like to teach people new things, especially the cadets and I want to take my role play to the next level.

Why did you come to Aurora?:

I came to Aurora after most of the RP servers shut down, I heard it was a good server and a bunch of people I knew moved over here. So far its been a good choice.

Have you read the Aurora wiki on the head roles and qualifications you plan on playing?: Yes I've read the wiki and have an idea of what I plan to take however I will have to look further into it.

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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:

Roleplay is creating a character and then taking control of that character, acting out their emotions and actions in different ways depending on what you made the character like. Doing it for self enjoyment and for the fun of others.

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

The OOC purpose should be to teach newer people how to play the game. Teaching them basic mechanics such as the inventory system, how to cuff etc is important and I think heads of staff, being masters of their role, should be the ones teaching this. They should also be giving out advice to players who need it in an attempt to build a better department.

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

The OOC responsibilities of whitelisted players are to make sure newer players feel welcome. They should also make sure players have the knowledge and skill to correctly roleplay in a department and it is important that people on the whitelists are improving their current department.

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

Character name:

Assim Zhan-Ka'tor'ro

Character age:

36

Please provide a short biography of this character (approx 2 paragraphs):

Assim is a little unusual for a Zhan Tajara, he is quite tall and built which is probably why he spent most of his days as a working Taj, labouring around doing all sorts of work. He is fairly young for all he has experienced, 36. His fur is thick and a deep single color of brown apart from around his face which seem to become lighter. His eyes shine a dark yellow with black flecks embedded into them. His claws are quite sharp yet shorter then normal ,probably ground off from all the work he has done throughout his life. He is always smiling and laughing, a very funny and good to be around Tajara. However it is clear he has a lot of new scars, his thick fur is obviously missing in some places and the exposed flesh below seems recent indeed. He has done a lot for the station and this is his proof. He is ageing and battle hardened, but always willing to do what is right.

Assim has spent a lot of time bouncing from Ahdomai back onto the station. He has worked onboard for quite some time now and as much as he wants to leave he is unable too, he feels he has created a family here and that he has an obligation to protect it at a;; costs. Coming to the station is like a drug for him, he keeps leaving to care for his family but he knows that the most he can do is from here, earning money and sending it back home to feed what little family he does have. His knowledge in security has grown and even though his Sol common is still questionable it is undoubted, he is very smart and quick thinking. Since he spent a few shifts as a stand in HoS he thought now would be the best time to climb up in the world and expand his horizons even further. He is determined to get this job so that he can keep his family safe.

Recently Assim has been working quite hard to his role, he will often volunteer for things and always take part in the most dangerous jobs in an attempt to prove his worth and loyalty to NT. He's hardworking and very dedicated to what NT wants, if he is ordered to do something he will carry it out with efficiency and skill. He is also continuously trying to improve himself, his skills in security and other things such as his ability to speak common. Overall he believes he could make a very good addition to the command crew.

What do you like about this character?:

What do you dislike about this character?:

I sometimes feel like his poor ability to speak common is a struggle, since he may struggle to communicate with people sometimes put he will always find a way to get his word across, even if it does take some time to say it.

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

Since he has a lot of time in to security with NT now but also security/military back on home, I think he would be suited perfectly for the role since he has a vast knowledge now. Not only that he is a friendly character, even though he may appear big and odd he is approachable and always willing to teach other members of security tips and tricks. This would make him perfect for the role since he would be able to train up the cadets and other officers even further, making security a even better department. I also have a lot of experience from other heavy rp servers, meaning I wouldn't be fair behind on anything.

 

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Please provide well articulated answers to the following questions.

How would you rate your own roleplaying?:

I like to rate myself quite highly, I always try to stay in character making it fun for myself and the others around, however there is always room for improvement and that is what I look to do everyday! Improve! Nobody is perfect after all and especially not me. However I am willing to learn new things every day to make sure my roleplaying gives the best experience for other players.

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Extra notes:

[Bygonehero]

Played sec with them a few times, one things remained the same, it's been a blast each time.+1

[FineCheese69]

+1 from me. Very enjoyable to RP with, doesn't get butthurt like others that I have seen. 11/10 great time.

[Pratepresidenten]

The only real experience Ive had with your character wasnt exactly a pleasant one. Having to run near constant damage control because you went to great lengths to circumvent the chain of command, ignore their orders and even pulling a gun on them to secure valids wasnt exactly fun for anyone.

Your responsibility as a head of staff is to drive the round, not shut it down the first chance you get. As a Head of Security, you have a huge arsenal at your disposal and a department dedicated to follow your every (rational) command.

Im sure you're a good officer, but until Ive seen more of your playstyle and such, I dont think you would be a good fit as a head of staff.

-1 from me for now.

[AWPen]

Thank you for your criticism! However I want to put this into perspective. I assume you where the CMO, so naturally you have no knowledge of intelliegence.

Not only did the AI change its own ruleset twice, the roboticist, (Someone who is an expert in the field!!) was also recommending us to shut it off. You disobeyed majority of the crew to the point we had to commit mutiny.

However I will try amend my roleplay.

[Faris]

I'm going to echo what Prat is saying here. From my personal experience dealing with you and observing, you seem to have the tendency of always wanting to go for the kill, as opposed of seeking more safe and better alternatives ((In my opinion at least)). There's also the fact you left on a bit of a break and only recently just came back, so there's little to base off of here but the few interactions I've had with you.

Personally I think you should postpone this application for another time and to expand a bit more on your OOC answers, they seem to me to mostly be filler text and repeated points.

So for the time being a -1 from me.

[whiterabit]

I've seen you in a good number of rounds playing Assim and I don't think he should be anywhere near the role of HoS. He often shows no care for communication, extremely validing behavior and a total disregard for the other heads of staff, even when they give him direct orders. Total disregard for the chain of command as an officer in order to seek valids isn't something I want to see transfer into a head of staff position, especially for security when there's already significant issues with bad officers that need to be reeled in, not encouraged.

I can only see Assim encouraging bad sec behavior and showing further disregard for his fellow command based on his previous actions.

-1

[AWPen]

I appreciate all the feedback guys.

[calion12]

I have played several rounds with Assim. Some of my characters have been friends, some have been foes. He plays both very admirably, idly chatting despite the station going to hell, I think, shows the courage (or stupidity) of the character. One particular round One of my characters had pissed him off, he seemingly wanted to 'throw down' with her, job be damned as he was caught in the moment which I consider a job well bloody done. Plus one from me if I may.

[Superiorform]

I'll have to echo what has already been said in that the application feels bare bones and rushed over. When question is not even completed, and the backstory is more of a description of his personality. It is clear that the backstory has not been checked, either.

As for Assim, I have to agree that his roleplay is good. But I have seen a few times now where he does seem really really validy, and desperate for any excuse to kill the antagonist. I, personally, feel that as a HoS, or captain, you should actually be looking for excuses to not shut down the antagonist, especially those that have not shown outright hostile action. (For one example, I was the AI on that round, and I made an effort not to kill you, when I left the turrets on stun while you went around and batoned each one in turn.)

So. I think Assim is a good cat, and fun to RP with, but I would like to see this application sorted, and the validy play-style corrected before I could personally trust you in a head role. Sorry, but I'll have to -1 this one.

[TishinaStalker]

Application denied.