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Is_Dog_Hour's HoS Application - Is_Dog_Hour - 11-20-2020 Usual character name: Saren Midden BYOND username: Is_Dog_Hour Discord username (if you are on our discord): Is_Dog_Hour Recommended by (if applicable): None Goon servers you play: RP1 Reason for application: Security is my favourite role and most likely is the role I have spent most my time with on Goonstation. I play at an interesting time, as I watch a packed station swap from being busy to slow. At the slowest times, security usually only has 1 to 2 officers at a time and a Head of Security is more akin to a mythological beast. As HoS, I would be able to bring some support and guidance to officers working the nightshift whether they be new or older players.   As a final note, I want to make this application since I will have to stop playing as frequently for a couple of months. But I certainly plan on returning as soon as I can since I have found so much enjoyment playing with everyone on the RP servers. Security experience (300 word minimum): I joined Goonstation alongside the large influx of new players back in August. Very quickly I started playing security in an effort to try out as many roles as I could and then found myself playing security for a decent chunk of the time I spent kicking about.   My first few experiences as a security officer came during the time where the game mode was kept to extended. With that, I had lots of time to learn the basics of being a security officer. From there I would pick up some of the finer details of the role, such as how to handle antagonists and other situations, from more experienced players. Getting to see both low population and high population rounds was quite interesting. During peak times, a full security team makes all the difference and will determine whether someone has a fulfilling time. With lower populations, one or two security officers are a welcoming sight as they can lend a hand and will step up to do what is needed.   My opinion on the role of security is to ensure people find enjoyment in what they spend their time doing, whether they be a hardworking station member or an actual criminal. I have a good knowledge of what is wanted from a security officer on the RP server, having the drive to work with other crew makes for a way more enjoyable experience not only for others but you as well. I found out quite early on that chasing down and brigging criminals may be fun but misses the most enjoyable aspect of roleplay in general.   Over time, I have developed a decent sense of how crimes should be handled. Light crimes such as graffiti, or “accidentally” trespassing should be met with tickets. This I apply to most things that do not harm the experiences of others and I see as an opportunity to work on my ticket skills. Getting some laughs from a well-written ticket is always an enjoyable experience. Worse crimes should be met with brig time and maybe slight demotion. Any punishment beyond that should be avoided at all costs, generally because they are a quick way to ruin someone’s round. Answer two or more of the following: What was one of your favorite security moments? (Either playing as a sec officer or interacting with one) While it is a short story, I think I laughed the most when trying to broker a deal with the HoS on board the station as a nukie. In a last-ditch effort to save me and my fellow crewmates from starvation, I called up the station to get some food. Calling in, I expected to get some unknowing secoff who would think that we needed saving. Unfortunately, we instead got the HoS. The negotiations very quickly fell through as while turning oneself in for a feed might be a decent option in some situations, this was not one of them. Ending the nuclear plot simply to get a decent feed would probably not go too well with the upper Hellfire Corp. members. What game improvements or changes do you think would benefit security players? While I do like the position security is in currently, I do think that there should be more encouragement to fully utilise secmate. At the moment, using it boils down to radio in a perp and their crimes, then mark for arrest. I find myself only using the other rows for my own satisfaction. Stemming from some ideas thrown about in the recent discussion about the role of security on RP, tying in secmate with the brig options could be interesting. Having the timer connected to the crimes listed in secmate could be a decent incentive to use some of the other functions more regularly. Answer one or more of the following fun questions (because it's important for the HoS to be fun): What's a security gimmick that you've ran or wanted to run? The one gimmick I have always wanted to successfully do would be a decent undercover RP. Mastering the art of disguise, capably of fitting into any job role and successfully blending in, feeding information to fellow officers to orchestrate a masterful arrest of a dangerous perp. Unfortunately, my one attempt ended up in disaster as my co-worker was a spy with a bounty on my arm… Draw a picture! This is the gift I received from a clown I once ticketed for a bath bomb. Ticket cakes are the best food since they taste of justice! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Q-8P6Bu001Pei1d1HFX90FwZcJZpvQVO/view (I couldn't get the image to insert correctly, so either follow the link or imaging a cake with a ticket stuck in it Previous bans (while this will not affect your application lying about it will): I don’t think I have any. RE: Is_Dog_Hour's HoS Application - Slazenger - 11-24-2020 Saren's always been a competent, level-headed SecOff.  I personally have no concerns that they would misuse any of the responsibility that comes along with a beret. Understands the needs and flow of proper Sec work and is a good communicator on the team.   That being said, while Saren exudes confidence and competence, I'd say step up a bit more and take charge and demonstrate your leadership abilities.  I've seen you take charge of situations before and would love to see more of it! We haven't played together on Sec too much lately, but hopefully that'll change.  Always is a pleasure seeing Saren on Sec! RE: Is_Dog_Hour's HoS Application - Mrfishstick - 12-07-2020 We're going to pass on this application at the moment due to a lack of feedback on it, feel free to reapply again in 60 days.