Goonhub
02-08-2021, 08:02 PM
Usual character name: Gober Kurfaus
BYOND username: ftlaudeye
Discord username (if you are on our discord): ftlaudeye#5135
Recommended by (if applicable): N/A
Goon servers you play: RP1 (Now Goon 4 RP: Sylvester)
Reason for application: I’ve been considering applying for HoS for a little while now and feel I finally have enough experience to have a shot at it. It looks like a fun job where I can much more easily help out security and the rest of the station. I’ve seen that there is rarely a HoS on, even though I have been seeing more recently. I was hoping I have the experience to provide one.
Security experience (300 word minimum):
I have had a decent amount of security experience over the months, I have played a lot of sec, and I’ve been playing it more recently then ever. I have always enjoyed security from the start but have been appreciating it more and more as time goes on.
The two most important things I have found playing as security and for what I have seen for HoS is communication and leadership. Provoking communication within the sec team can be hard, especially if you have people who do not watch comms. However, if you succeed in it, it makes the situation 5 times better and enjoyable for everyone. I always try to keep people talking on comms, check in frequently, ask how everyone is doing etc. You can turn ‘shitsec’ into ‘supersec’ real fast by improving communication. The next thing is leadership, if the security team needs someone to rely on, I try to be there as much as possible, regardless of the situation. I love introducing new recruits to security, even though I rarely get to do it. Providing guidance to more inexperienced players and discussing things as security is also especially important to me. If I am unsure about how to deal with a situation, I’ll ask the rest of sec and see what they think. I also like to make sure most of sec is scanned and have their disks in sec. (Safety First!)
Antagonists are the primary driver of rounds, so it is important for security to act responsibly, as instantly destroying all the antagonists is no fun for anyone. When I play sec, I try my best to make sure that everyone is having a good time, including antagonists. Catch an antag early? Let them go with their PDA, maybe space the changeling, perhaps exile the vampire, doing things like this makes the game more interesting and does not cut people’s antag games short. {#antagsarepeopletoo} I generally find fun out of roleplaying situations regarding captured changelings and vampires, as there is much that can happen in these situations! I find the only situations where execution is needed is with silent-murdering antags, that do not do anything to contribute to roleplay. However, I have actually never had the need for executions. I always try to keep the punishments fair and related to the crime, perhaps a hard talking to will suffice in some situations. Always brigging people for everything is not the answer. (And boring)
I like to think that security serves the crew of the station, as security and the crew should be on the same side. Especially for RP, I only use the force that is required for sec, excessive use I feel takes value out of the RP.
Answer two or more of the following:
- Give antagonists a chance!! It is important to not want to get rid of antagonists, as it stops the main driver of rounds. If you think they may be a traitor/spy, maybe don’t take their PDA, or at least put it in a spot where they may be able to break in/steal it back. Remember, you practically end an antags round when you take it and don’t give them a chance to get it back.
- Use the flash! I see so many secoffs who do not use the flash, it is nice if a beating is not required!
- Write tickets! Tickets are a great way to brush off something minor, such as public urination and jailbirds running from you.
- Talk to your prisoners! It’s boring in the brig, so if there’s nothing else going on, maybe talk to them about revising their life choices. Be sure to keep brig times reasonable too. Don’t be upset because they are yelling ‘shitsec’ or were beating you earlier. Stay fair!
- Procedures! Never take someone headset when you brig them, unless they are being unreasonably obnoxious in comms. Don’t just try and strip them when you take them in. (This is rare but I still see it once in a while) Before an arrest, double check and ask questions. Make sure you have everyone’s side of the story before you act.
- Never underestimate the power of raising your eyebrows!
Another amazing round I had was a few days ago, where there was some awesome RP with a changeling, being played by Fleur. A lot of the time was spent talking in sec, and if I recall correctly Fleur was changing between the ling and actual Fleur. (While slipping out of handcuffs and freaking out sec) and we ended up spacing them near mid round, where they returned later. I was in and out of playing that round due to some irl things but was a lot of fun nonetheless! (It was also hilarious to see everyone keep exactly one tiles distance from the ling at all times)
Answer one or more of the following fun questions (because it's important for the HoS to be fun):
then run away,
the Nanotrasen way
Previous bans (while this will not affect your application lying about it will): None that I know of.
BYOND username: ftlaudeye
Discord username (if you are on our discord): ftlaudeye#5135
Recommended by (if applicable): N/A
Goon servers you play: RP1 (Now Goon 4 RP: Sylvester)
Reason for application: I’ve been considering applying for HoS for a little while now and feel I finally have enough experience to have a shot at it. It looks like a fun job where I can much more easily help out security and the rest of the station. I’ve seen that there is rarely a HoS on, even though I have been seeing more recently. I was hoping I have the experience to provide one.
Security experience (300 word minimum):
I have had a decent amount of security experience over the months, I have played a lot of sec, and I’ve been playing it more recently then ever. I have always enjoyed security from the start but have been appreciating it more and more as time goes on.
The two most important things I have found playing as security and for what I have seen for HoS is communication and leadership. Provoking communication within the sec team can be hard, especially if you have people who do not watch comms. However, if you succeed in it, it makes the situation 5 times better and enjoyable for everyone. I always try to keep people talking on comms, check in frequently, ask how everyone is doing etc. You can turn ‘shitsec’ into ‘supersec’ real fast by improving communication. The next thing is leadership, if the security team needs someone to rely on, I try to be there as much as possible, regardless of the situation. I love introducing new recruits to security, even though I rarely get to do it. Providing guidance to more inexperienced players and discussing things as security is also especially important to me. If I am unsure about how to deal with a situation, I’ll ask the rest of sec and see what they think. I also like to make sure most of sec is scanned and have their disks in sec. (Safety First!)
Antagonists are the primary driver of rounds, so it is important for security to act responsibly, as instantly destroying all the antagonists is no fun for anyone. When I play sec, I try my best to make sure that everyone is having a good time, including antagonists. Catch an antag early? Let them go with their PDA, maybe space the changeling, perhaps exile the vampire, doing things like this makes the game more interesting and does not cut people’s antag games short. {#antagsarepeopletoo} I generally find fun out of roleplaying situations regarding captured changelings and vampires, as there is much that can happen in these situations! I find the only situations where execution is needed is with silent-murdering antags, that do not do anything to contribute to roleplay. However, I have actually never had the need for executions. I always try to keep the punishments fair and related to the crime, perhaps a hard talking to will suffice in some situations. Always brigging people for everything is not the answer. (And boring)
I like to think that security serves the crew of the station, as security and the crew should be on the same side. Especially for RP, I only use the force that is required for sec, excessive use I feel takes value out of the RP.
Answer two or more of the following:
- What advice would you give to other sec players?
- Give antagonists a chance!! It is important to not want to get rid of antagonists, as it stops the main driver of rounds. If you think they may be a traitor/spy, maybe don’t take their PDA, or at least put it in a spot where they may be able to break in/steal it back. Remember, you practically end an antags round when you take it and don’t give them a chance to get it back.
- Use the flash! I see so many secoffs who do not use the flash, it is nice if a beating is not required!
- Write tickets! Tickets are a great way to brush off something minor, such as public urination and jailbirds running from you.
- Talk to your prisoners! It’s boring in the brig, so if there’s nothing else going on, maybe talk to them about revising their life choices. Be sure to keep brig times reasonable too. Don’t be upset because they are yelling ‘shitsec’ or were beating you earlier. Stay fair!
- Procedures! Never take someone headset when you brig them, unless they are being unreasonably obnoxious in comms. Don’t just try and strip them when you take them in. (This is rare but I still see it once in a while) Before an arrest, double check and ask questions. Make sure you have everyone’s side of the story before you act.
- Never underestimate the power of raising your eyebrows!
- What was one of your favorite security moments? (Either playing as a sec officer or interacting with one)
Another amazing round I had was a few days ago, where there was some awesome RP with a changeling, being played by Fleur. A lot of the time was spent talking in sec, and if I recall correctly Fleur was changing between the ling and actual Fleur. (While slipping out of handcuffs and freaking out sec) and we ended up spacing them near mid round, where they returned later. I was in and out of playing that round due to some irl things but was a lot of fun nonetheless! (It was also hilarious to see everyone keep exactly one tiles distance from the ling at all times)
- Describe any differences in your playstyle when part of a full security team and when being the only security officer.
Answer one or more of the following fun questions (because it's important for the HoS to be fun):
- Write a poem to convey your thoughts on security/NanoTrasen/space/bees/anything related to SS13.
then run away,
the Nanotrasen way
- What's a security gimmick that you've ran or wanted to run?
Previous bans (while this will not affect your application lying about it will): None that I know of.