Security - The Thread

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I've been tempted to play HoS, but I simply don't feel competent in normal security procedures. I've gotten really good at killing antags. Making sure to check everything on them, de-implanting them, borging them, etc. Usually nab me at least one each shift. However, I have the hardest time dealing with non-antag greytide. Goon's space law is very lenient. Even if they bust into the armory and outright murder an officer, the most I can put them in for is around 8 minutes. At least with an antag, I can off them and be done with it. With Greytide McGee however, I have to cater to them, make sure I don't kill them in some fashion, all the while they trash the station, bust into sec, and attempt to murder me every time they see me get downed, often times in a feud that lasts the entire shift. Needless to say, it usually leads to me killing them, followed by the inevitable bwoinks.

You're not supposed to kill innocents, but if people are ACTING like antags, Admins tend to be pretty understandable.  Correct me if I'm wrong, but while you should avoid killing people as much as possible, if they're trying to murder you or constantly harass you in a way that you could die, most people will completely understand if you retaliate with lethal action.

Also, admins hate greytiders as much as the players do in my experience.  If people are greytiding, ask the captain to send out a warning to tell them to knock it off or risk being killed on sight and sweep the station.