Goonhub
08-10-2022, 03:15 PM
Usual character names: Caroline Soupes (main for sec), Grup Guppy, Subject Saphira, s0upDOS etc
BYOND username: CalliopeSoups
Discord username (if you are on our discord): CalliopeSoups#8989
Recommended by (if applicable): Chatauscours (Alex Wilo)
Goon servers you play: Both RP servers mainly. I spectate classic and play occasionally but I wouldn't play HoS there, so this'll be from an RP perspective.
Reason for application: Shorter answer is I like security and being the head is cool, everyone knows it. The long of it is I think the mark of a healthy shift is a present HoS. Without a leader there it can be a gamble, both for the sec players and the antags. I love teaching new players, entertaining people's bits and just generally being helpful. I notice shifts go by without HoSs all the time on RP, and have felt the environment's needed a couple more recently with an increase in new players. Feedback is always appreciated and putting an application in is a way to do it, also.
Security experience (300 word minimum): Despite not being the most robust player out there, having a tendency to space out among other mistakes, I think I have the attitude and playstyle for the position. I've had to play a leading role as an officer plenty of times, which felt incredible when I was able to keep the time informed and organized. Since becoming a mentor I've given the role a few tries too, I'm certain now I love the role and can take the pressure.
As an RP officer, I'm there to aid in the flow of the shift and the flow of the antagonist's story. It's a fine line that you have to feel out based on the moment which has taken a while for me to figure out, since starting out pretty lost. Whatever's beneficial to the shift's flow and story is what I go with. I'll execute if necessary, or maybe shuffle my feet a bit if I feel the antag deserves a head start. I always believe in second chances, including changelings that I like to space once we've caught the first time to give them a way to crawl back, depending on the damage they've caused of course.
I feel I can deal with officers at this point as well. I've played for long enough to know a lot of the little things about security ettiquite, and if the victim was just a particularly convincing and roleplayed liar, well that's on me.
I'm not a proactive officer or HoS, I walk about to say hi to the different departments to see if they're doing alright, but I'm usually hanging back and responding to calls. One of the most important things about sec I've come to learn is to be chill and not try to win like you're playing a game, even if you're still roleplaying. This doesn't mean let the alien eat three people in the halls and say 'huh, weird', but it does mean to kick your feet back at the front desk and chat with your coworkers. I tend not to sprint through maintenance without reason either.
Answer two or more of the following:
BYOND username: CalliopeSoups
Discord username (if you are on our discord): CalliopeSoups#8989
Recommended by (if applicable): Chatauscours (Alex Wilo)
Goon servers you play: Both RP servers mainly. I spectate classic and play occasionally but I wouldn't play HoS there, so this'll be from an RP perspective.
Reason for application: Shorter answer is I like security and being the head is cool, everyone knows it. The long of it is I think the mark of a healthy shift is a present HoS. Without a leader there it can be a gamble, both for the sec players and the antags. I love teaching new players, entertaining people's bits and just generally being helpful. I notice shifts go by without HoSs all the time on RP, and have felt the environment's needed a couple more recently with an increase in new players. Feedback is always appreciated and putting an application in is a way to do it, also.
Security experience (300 word minimum): Despite not being the most robust player out there, having a tendency to space out among other mistakes, I think I have the attitude and playstyle for the position. I've had to play a leading role as an officer plenty of times, which felt incredible when I was able to keep the time informed and organized. Since becoming a mentor I've given the role a few tries too, I'm certain now I love the role and can take the pressure.
As an RP officer, I'm there to aid in the flow of the shift and the flow of the antagonist's story. It's a fine line that you have to feel out based on the moment which has taken a while for me to figure out, since starting out pretty lost. Whatever's beneficial to the shift's flow and story is what I go with. I'll execute if necessary, or maybe shuffle my feet a bit if I feel the antag deserves a head start. I always believe in second chances, including changelings that I like to space once we've caught the first time to give them a way to crawl back, depending on the damage they've caused of course.
I feel I can deal with officers at this point as well. I've played for long enough to know a lot of the little things about security ettiquite, and if the victim was just a particularly convincing and roleplayed liar, well that's on me.
I'm not a proactive officer or HoS, I walk about to say hi to the different departments to see if they're doing alright, but I'm usually hanging back and responding to calls. One of the most important things about sec I've come to learn is to be chill and not try to win like you're playing a game, even if you're still roleplaying. This doesn't mean let the alien eat three people in the halls and say 'huh, weird', but it does mean to kick your feet back at the front desk and chat with your coworkers. I tend not to sprint through maintenance without reason either.
Answer two or more of the following:
- What advice would you give to other sec players?
- Always keep your mannerisms in mind. Be polite, and don't shoot first unless you know they are a threat. - Travel in pairs, not in packs. If you see a three or more security personnel rushing to an alert, they probably don't need another. Splitting up benefits both the overall security of the station, and also feels less stompy for the antag. - What was one of your favorite security moments? (Either playing as a sec officer or interacting with one)
I have memory issues, but I know for a fact my favourite moments on security are the chill goofster roleplays in the office and intense escalated shootouts. Any opportunity where I'm ducking in and out of fire in a slow stalemate, and I get to yell 'flash out!' are incredible.
- What game improvements or changes do you think would benefit security players?
Something to do with security alerts. I'd like there to be a way to beep a 'responding!' signal in return, to aid in preventing the whole team showing up. This also makes it quicker for the officer who's running to the the site.
- Describe any differences in your playstyle when part of a full security team and when being the only security officer.
The lower the count in the sec team the harsher I am. I always go by everyone gets a second chance, but being the only officer I would mean that and not give any extra ways out. Despite that I think I'd have to hang back a lot, since I'd need be be real careful not to get killed. On more staffed shifts I like hanging out at the office or the front desk waiting for calls.
- Write a poem to convey your thoughts on security/NanoTrasen/space/bees/anything related to SS13.
Clown in my office
My spaghetti compromised
Should have stayed on earth - What's a security gimmick that you've ran or wanted to run?
- weed brig
- Glue a beepsky onto the scuttlebot and do beepsky RP.- Caveman sec. Everybody wears trash bags and only uses flashes. - Draw a picture!
