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Synth App - Archer

Post by Archiezt » 11 Nov 2018, 09:28

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Marine Name: Archie Asalie

Name/Designation of the Synth Character you’re requesting to use: Archer

Are you familiar with the Synthetic Programming and Guidelines? Quite!

Synthetic Character Story:
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How do you intend to play your Synth?

Archer is concerned. About everything; people, what they're doing, how they're doing it, and sometimes, the reasons. You might describe them as anxious, or perhaps even distressed, but the word 'concerned' I think best summarizes it. They want the best for everyone, and tries to help all they can.

I am aware that synthetics are not affected by emotions in terms of decision making and such. But; I think it's important to remember that they do understand human emotions, and to degrees, will respond to them in the appropriate way. I intend to play with this interaction between acting without emotion, under the impression of possessing it, with how I play Archer. I am also sympathetic to the idea that synthetics are able to think about things in a quasi-philosophical way when given the spare time to do so. I cite David on this one.

They are polite, and maybe even friendly. Social convention is not above Archer, they are absolutely able to handle themselves in a conversation. They are a bit of a butler when addressing command staff or the Corporate liaison, and still positive and supportive of everyone else. They hope for the best, but are always, always planning for the worst. Archer likes to have faith in the character and ability of those around them.

I intend to have them be a lot of support, helping out as people ask for them, and doing medical assistance as it is necessary. I hope to get involved with research (Update pending) and tertiary objectives as they come up. Whilst Archer will do any support role on the ship, I hope to not step on any department's toes unless they need the help. Being non-confrontational, I hope to be able to avoid combat most of the time.

How familiar are you with support roles?

I am very confidant in my abilities as a doctor and an engineer, and can absolutely handle requisitions. I am also well versed in the flow of command, and the use of the consoles. Citing over two years of exposure to this nonsense at this point, I hope you will find my abilities not lacking. Mind you; whilst I do know how to be an MP, I'd really rather not. You can trust me to do the right thing, though.

I can fly the dropship, load and fire the OB, build defenses, fix APCs, fiddle with the odd defective disposals pipe, so on.

Why should we whitelist you?

I've been at this a long time, have ample experience with RP, and whilst I hope you will forgive that I play often during Australia hours and not on a daily basis, I can judge the ebb of a round, and know when it's time for sitting about doing not much, and when to take charge of a few surgeries. I'm not afraid of my own responsibilities.

I'm also quite interested in AI as a subject. I hope I'll be able to explore this, and reflect the version of AI present in this universe well!

On top of that, I think a little positivity can go a long way. We've all seen the grumpy, snarky, or otherwise smart-mouthed characters, in all roles on the ship. I think a little influence in the opposite direction can be meaningful. Archer is worried about people, and always willing to show a smile. What's better; he's a synth, so he can't be offended. Always a little source of 'maybe-it's-not-so-bad'. Even if he, and everyone else, is expecting it to indeed be that bad.

Feedback on this application is appreciated, and if not this time, maybe the next, if I can improve on what went wrong. I figure it's worth me best go, as it's something I've thought about for a while.

Have you been banned from CM in the last month for any reason?

Happy to say that's not the case.

Are you currently banned from any other servers and if so, why?

Not at all that I'm aware of.

Do you understand that any player - donor or otherwise - can have their whitelist status revoked should they break our rules or the Synthetic Programming Guideline?

Absolutely, and fair enough.
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Re: Synth App - Archer

Post by Jakkkk » 12 Nov 2018, 11:06

What's your timezone?
Olaf's dossier: viewtopic.php?f=91&t=16128
Mortimer: viewtopic.php?f=149&t=16195
Xarvis Ut'ur-era: viewtopic.php?f=124&t=17817

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Re: Synth App - Archer

Post by Archiezt » 12 Nov 2018, 18:38

Jakkkk wrote:
12 Nov 2018, 11:06
What's your timezone?
+8. Perth, or west coast Australia.

When I played yesterday, that was at 6pm, which is about 6am in the US, I think.
I can play at more exciting hours on the days I don't work.
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Re: Synth App - Archer

Post by Jakkkk » 12 Nov 2018, 20:02

How long would you say you've been playing CM?
Olaf's dossier: viewtopic.php?f=91&t=16128
Mortimer: viewtopic.php?f=149&t=16195
Xarvis Ut'ur-era: viewtopic.php?f=124&t=17817

Synthetic Council Term One, along with Sleepy Retard and MattAtlas.

"Harry, I'm going to let you in on a little secret. Every day, once a day, give yourself a present. Don't plan it. Don't wait for it. Just let it happen. It could be a new shirt at the men's store, a catnap in your office chair, or two cups of good, hot black coffee."

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Re: Synth App - Archer

Post by Pedroca2lucas » 12 Nov 2018, 20:16

I had the same issue that our friend Vortex had with the story, also, due to that timezone difference, I really don't know who are you. I'll remain neutral for now.
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Re: Synth App - Archer

Post by MattAtlas » 13 Nov 2018, 10:40

One more question, I remember seeing you every round like 5 months ago or so, then you just disappeared. Did you take a break or something?
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Re: Synth App - Archer

Post by Archiezt » 14 Nov 2018, 02:52

Jakkkk wrote:
12 Nov 2018, 20:02
How long would you say you've been playing CM?
First got involved sometime early 2016. Didn't play much before Sulaco.

During Sulaco is when I really picked it up and got involved. There were periods in 2016 and 2017 when I'd play several rounds bi-daily. This was real university hours!
I continued to play outside those times in bursts, playing a good many rounds in a week, slowing down, coming back, etc.

I stopped playing sometimes midway through 2017 until the start of this year, I think. Played a fair bit between then and May, which is when I got a job. That probably did hurt my visibility, yes. Can't stay up all night doing sphessmen. I'm around on weekends, though.

I am not the most outspoken fellow. I have been on the discord and checking it on the daily for a year now, so I do watch the community, but I don't really inject myself into conversations I don't feel involve me. I am sorry about that and understand it makes me a bit ghosty. I have tried to step it up a little.

Hope that helps. I would consider myself as having played CM longer than most. And; you are right, I haven't been around at the times I was around earlier this year per a shift in my schedule. I've always hopped on, though.
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Re: Synth App - Archer

Post by Jakkkk » 14 Nov 2018, 06:44

Application is really fucking good man, just had some curiosities over how active and competent you are.

This has my +1.
Olaf's dossier: viewtopic.php?f=91&t=16128
Mortimer: viewtopic.php?f=149&t=16195
Xarvis Ut'ur-era: viewtopic.php?f=124&t=17817

Synthetic Council Term One, along with Sleepy Retard and MattAtlas.

"Harry, I'm going to let you in on a little secret. Every day, once a day, give yourself a present. Don't plan it. Don't wait for it. Just let it happen. It could be a new shirt at the men's store, a catnap in your office chair, or two cups of good, hot black coffee."

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Re: Synth App - Archer

Post by MattAtlas » 14 Nov 2018, 07:30

It's a good app, good quirk. Nothing more I can say really. +1
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Re: Synth App - Archer

Post by Sleepy Retard » 14 Nov 2018, 07:40

Very helpful person when I've seen them on deadpop. Also very nice. I like the application overall, and to not sound like a broken record, I'll leave a +1
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Re: Synth App - Archer

Post by Survivor » 14 Nov 2018, 07:42

This is definitely a good application, and you've given a good explanation on your activity.

+1
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Re: Synth App - Archer

Post by VortexGaming » 14 Nov 2018, 09:12

because you have been around and people can tell you are good for it (activity wise) and you have a decent app (besides the bits in the story where I cant tell whos talking), +1 THOUGH PLEASE AND I MEAN PLEEEASE be more active VIA the forums.
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Re: Synth App - Archer

Post by Archiezt » 16 Nov 2018, 08:32

VortexGaming wrote:
14 Nov 2018, 09:12
because you have been around and people can tell you are good for it (activity wise) and you have a decent app (besides the bits in the story where I cant tell whos talking), +1 THOUGH PLEASE AND I MEAN PLEEEASE be more active VIA the forums.
Got it.

Having re-read it myself, I agree; a problem with dialogue tags. I got a little overexcited with trying to cut them out and now there's not enough.
As for being more active on the forums; I'll do me best. I'll go give the USCM bit a look and find something I can add my thoughts too.
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Re: Synth App - Archer

Post by VortexGaming » 16 Nov 2018, 09:07

Archiezt wrote:
16 Nov 2018, 08:32
Got it.

Having re-read it myself, I agree; a problem with dialogue tags. I got a little overexcited with trying to cut them out and now there's not enough.
As for being more active on the forums; I'll do me best. I'll go give the USCM bit a look and find something I can add my thoughts too.
it doesnt have to be just that either you can also go into acid goup and start shitposting, just anything that will make you more involved in the community helps alot.
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Re: Synth App - Archer

Post by ThesoldierLLJK » 16 Nov 2018, 09:58

Your name is somewhat familar to me and I know you're not a shitlord.
Application is fine to me +1

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Re: Synth App - Archer

Post by Emeraldblood » 16 Nov 2018, 13:03

This is still pretty new so I'll let it sit a few more days for community feedback, but I expect this will be accepted.
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Re: Synth App - Archer

Post by Emeraldblood » 24 Nov 2018, 12:18

Well, nothing negative so accepted.
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