Clyde Montgomery - Head of Security Application

[SirSwagmeyer]

Oh boy where do I begin.

I've worked with Swagmeyer in Security for a long time. I've had many rounds with him, and can confidently say he has always been a positive influence on the team and on my enjoyment of Security.

He's shown great improvements over his time in security, exceptional communication and escalation both on the side of being security and an antagonist, is wonderful particularly in his interactions with assistants, his interrogations, his diplomacy, and his investigation skills.

I remember he taught me a lot in my assistant days, and I'd place him as one of my "mentors" in security. Someone who I look up to and who kept me hooked on playing sec.

The only grievance I can possibly give is that I haven't seen him play secoff a lot. He seems to prefer detective work, and I'd like to see him as an officer more! That being said, I have a pretty busy life currently so it might just be me not being on when he's playing as an officer haha. He is definitely one of the best Detectives I've seen, though!

As for previous criticism in this thread, I can't exactly comment on his emotional stability in the most recent days since I haven't played much recently due to my own stress causing marked emotional instability and burnout. However, throughout the time I've played with him, he's always seemed very calm and collected to me. I have noticed him feeling a bit down on Discord recently. He seems to have been having some bad rounds. So, I will say this: An occasional break is very important and healthy for Security mains. So Swag, if you haven't been feeling well or having fun in sec recently/you've been having a lot of bad rounds, take a mental health break!

I'll also add that most people tend to have bad rounds and show being upset occasionally. Even an HoS can have a round that leaves a bad taste in their mouth, or get burnt out. I've seen HoSii be upset before, it happens. We're all human.
But it IS important to learn good emotional regulation skills in a role like Security and to learn when to take a step back. It's something I'm trying to work on myself, even! So it's definitely valid feedback.

But, even if Swagmeyer has been having emotional issues and stress as of late, I still think he would make a wonderful HoS regardless! I would still give him a firm +1. I believe strongly that he is a great fit for the role.

Your empathetic words mean well to me, and I'm thankful for them - I mean it. That being said, bad rounds may happen, of course, but it's still on me for participating despite my poor mood, and letting it manifest onto others. I shouldn't be playing rounds like that. Thinking ahead on situations like that is something I will be working on moving forward. I hope I see you around Security more!

great sec player. competent but still gives antags leeway to get things rolling, very friendly with new people and familiar faces alike

that being said, I have noticed that you seem to have a general difficulty in letting go of certain things, whether they're in-round events or out of round things, that can visibly affect your approach to how you carry yourself both in and out of game. this makes me worried because HoS is THE role that runs into the most bafflingly irritating small potatoes shit conceivable, along with having an already pretty daunting mantle of Responsibility over them. I'd like to see you be able to roll with the punches more, to not let it get to you that there are elements you will not be able to control. maintain your stride despite all the little nagging doubts and you'll have earned that +1 with flying colors

Your feedback is appreciated more than you may think. I believe that I may have been slipping up as of lately on such subjects, and I'm glad that someone else confirms my worries. I'll make sure to concentrate on making sure those doubts do not bleed onto others in the future. I'll learn to shake it off, you'll see!