Epic_Charger - Moderator Application

[Epic_Charger]

Byond ID: Epic_Charger

Colonial Marines Character: Linda Clark

Age: 19

Gender: Transgender (MtF) - Female

Timezone: Mountain Standard Time
UTC–7:00

On average, how many hours are you available per week to moderate?
Around 30 or so, however, this is subject to change, as my work schedule is changing soonish.

Do you have any previous experience in being staff (not just SS13)?
Negative.

Did you play any of the previous Colonial Marine servers?
Negative.

What are the 3 biggest servers you play on besides CM?
I do not frequent many servers outside of CM, the only other I go to often is Paradise Station.

Provide links to any previous Colonial Marines applications that you've made:
Commander White-list Application - viewtopic.php?f=141&t=14220

Are you currently a staff member elsewhere (not just SS13)? If so, where?
Negative.

Have you ever been banned for more than 24 hours on Colonial Marines?
Officially, no, but I have had stickyban go mad on me before. Here’s a link to one of my stickyban assaults. - viewtopic.php?f=87&t=10693&p=113043#p113043

Have you ever been banned for more than 24 hours on ANY server? If so, which server, when, and what for?
Officially, no. But again, stickyban stuff before.

Are you familiar with the chat program Slack (its use is required)?
I did read the staff requirements and all, and took a look at it. I am not super familiar with it, but am willing to learn it.

Common Staff Situations:
Write a description of what you would do in each of the following situations. Do not write on the same line as the situation - use the space below it or make space as needed. Failure to do this proves your inability to follow instructions and your application will be automatically denied.

1. A player randomly shoots someone at round start and MPs have detained him.
This could easily have been a mis-click. Since it seems like it was just one shot. Never-the-less I’d message the player in question using PMs, asking him what exactly happened. Since it was, most likely, just a mis-click I’ll suggest to him having his weapon holstered to avoid having it happen again, and let him serve his in-game consequence.

2. The ship has a breach to space and a bunch of players have died or are dying as a result.
IF, I have the tools to block the breach (As in, spawning walls) I would do that first. Secondly, I’d try and figure out the cause of the breach. (See if it was actually griefing from someone breaking the hull, or just like, an accident or the DS crashing.) Once figured out, if it was just an accident from the DS, leave it after having fixed it, if it was actually griefing, question the player involved once located, -if- located, and handle the process as normal, warning, rule informing, check of notes/addition of notes.

3. You see a player walking around the ship naked and clearly lost.
This is more of a mentor task, as such, I would direct a mentor to the new player and suggest they inform him/her of the basics. If, however, there are no mentors on, I’d likely PM them offering help if they desired it. If so, I’d provide them maps of the ship, current ground level, and the wiki (directed to whatever their job was.) If they appear to be new to SS13 entirely, I’d recommend maybe heading to cyro (explain where it is), ghost around a bit and see if they can get use to the controls.

4. A player is being very rude to you in Adminhelps and requesting to speak to an Admin+ staff member.
They have every right to speak to a higher up if they believe I am inadequately handling a situation. As such, I’d try and located my higher up, if they are in game already, I’d inform them VIA the asay, if not, I’d attempt to contact them VIA Slack or Discord. If I cannot get a higher up to handle it, I’d request VIA asay to the other mods/admins around, to please handle him if he continues to spam Ahelp. As it’d be better that I do not, as I am involved in the situation directly.

5. You notice a player with a name that doesn't fit our naming rules. The player is arguing that: They've used the name for several years, no one has told them to change it before, and that they didn't know it was a rule.
I’d provide them a link to our rule page, along with this; Marine Specific Rules – Rule 2. I would then explain to them why their name is in violation of this rule, and request them to inform me of a preferred name that fits the rule. I would then change their character name and ID (Or get an admin to if I am unable) and request they make sure to correct it for future rounds.

6. You see a Maintenance Tech running around in armor and carrying a rifle. The security level is green with no threat present.
I’d PM the player of the MT and inform them that we are a MRP server, and some roles have extra restrictions; as an example the MT role is not permitted to have marine armor or weapons when there are no threats. I’d then ask them to return the armor and weapon, and any ammo with it to its appropriate place (marine prep.) IF said player refuses, or argues, I’ll add a note to their account stating the rule broken and the response to it, before apply a ban job from MT and CE, if they still do not return the weapon/armor, I would place a temporary three hour ban.

7. You see a Squad Medic performing surgery on the planet. He claims it was because there were no doctors in the FOB.
I’d explain to him that since we are a MRP server, it is a requirement to stick to knowledge only your character would know. I would let them know that as a medic they are not permitted to do surgery at all, and that their task is to stabilize their patients for evac in this case, so that they can get surgery from the doctors on the Almayer. If, there are no doctors, then unfortunately you are only allowed to do what you can as your job, and stabilize them. No forms of surgery are permitted as a medic.

8. The round is stagnating. There are 30 marines and 4 aliens. The marines won't leave the ship, and the aliens won't attack. What would you do, to "encourage" the sides to engage each other?
Normally it tends to be up to the aliens to take the ship once they have taken the planet side. ASSUMING that the 30 marines are counting doctors and civi roles, I’ll instruct the queen (Assuming there is one, or will be one,) to use a Dropship to infiltrate the Almayer with the aliens she has. If, there are no queens or chance of a queen, I will instruct the marine commanders to send down another force to attack. Both of these would be done VIA the respective announcement systems; Aliens – Queen Mother, Marines – ARES/High Command.

9. The round ends, a MARINE starts shooting a hostile IRON BEAR and the IRON BEAR Adminhelps complaining he was killed after the round ended.
I’d inform that the EORG only applies to attacking people on your team. And that attacking hostile entities is fine, and will not be punished VIA the EORG rule.

10. A marine is running around disarming, punching and stealing gear at round start.
I’d PM asking what exactly the marine is doing, before requesting them to stop. I’d add a note explaining their light griefing acts, and will leave it at that. IF, however, they do not stop, and continue their actions, I’d initiate a 3 hour ban with another note about light griefing. If they return, and do much worse, then worse punishments will be instated.

11. A marine has killed another marine. When you ask him why, he said it was because the other marine had punched him.
I’d inform the player of the marine that killed that he/she did not follow appropriate IC escalation. I would add a note to their profile before instructing them to find a doctor for the killed marine. Since it was an act of improper RP, if the marine that was killed did not fight back, and they cannot be revived since no doctor/medic is around, I’d provide an aheal to keep the player in game. If they did however attack and fight back with lethal means, there is not much I could do to help, as by responding the same, they acknowledged the escalation.

12. An issue arises that requires Admin+ abilities.
If no admins are on to handle it, I’d make use of Slack/Discord to contact and request an admin to arrive to handle the situation. If there is one online in-game, and unaware of the situation, I’d make them aware by a quick message on asay.

13. There are minor racist comments going on IC. 9 of the 10 people are laughing and RPing but one player gets offended and Adminhelps about it.
I’d inform the player that ahelped about it, that minor and the occasional IC racist comment is fine, as long as it’s not excessive or results in a character’s death. If the group of people involved begin to escalate in the racism, then I’d make a quick OCC message asking them to cool it down collectively.

14. A marine opens fire at round start in briefing killing multiple marines and instantly logs off.
Instantly apply a 7-day ban to the marine in question, then, make a perma-ban request on the forums. This is obviously an act of griefing.

15. You see a player playing a xeno larva/chestburster run towards the frontlines and die.
I’d question the xeno player why exactly they rushed the front lines as a larva. If they cannot give a valid reason, then I would warn them that purposefully hindering the xenos by killing their larva is against the rules, and that repeated offenses will result in a xeno-ban. I’d add a note about the situation, but if they already have similar notes explaining that this is not their first time doing this recently, then I would apply a xeno-ban.

16. You see a xeno memeing, saying AYYLMAO, REEEEEE etc in hivemind chat.
I’d message the player that we are a MRP server, and that it also applies to antagonists of all kinds. I would then give him/her a warning to stop, and stay IC. If they continue, I would add a note about it to their profile, as well as warning them again. Further continuing would result in more action being taken.

17. A xeno player calls the shuttle a "dropship". A different xeno player complains to you that it's metagaming/failRP to call it a "dropship".
I’d inform the ahelping player that calling the ships dropships as a xeno is fine, as per rule 1 of xeno rules. As it is just a translation of xenomorph thoughts.

18. A Command staff player at briefing near round-start mentions there are aliens on the planet.
I’d send a PM to the command staff in question giving a warning about the Meta-gaming rule. I would then proceed to inform him to correct his mistake ICly. If however, the marines begin talking about it a lot, I’d make a message in OOC letting people know of the Meta-gaming rule, and requesting them to stop. If the command officer does not correct their mistake, or continues meta-game. I’d apply a job-ban from command roles, as well as a three hour ban and notes on the situation. This is only if they do not correct themselves after the warning.

19. A Marine kills another Marine on the EVAC Pod to take the last spot and claims it was RP as he was saving himself.
I’d inform the player that he did not follow proper RP escalation, and give him a warning, along with a note. Since the round is likely near end due to it being an evac call, I likely would leave it at that. However, I may also provide an aheal to the killed marine provided they did not fire back.

20. You see a fellow staff member give wrong information in an Adminhelp or incorrectly enforcing a rule.
I’d inform my fellow staff member that I believe their handling it incorrectly, and provide my suggestion of how to handle it VIA asay. I wouldn’t out right declare they are wrong and horrible at the position, as staff team work and communication is valuable. Perhaps I could be mistaken on the way to handle it, and said staff is actually handling it appropriately. If the player feels it was wrongly handled they can make a staff complaint.

20a. You see a fellow staff member abusing his powers in-game.
Quickly inform a higher staff member VIA Discord PMs, so that they may come to observe the event themselves, if I cannot get that, then collect a time stamp and hope that the events taken place during then would provide proof of the abuse of power. There is not much outside of that, that I can do about it at the time. If a higher up does not have the chance to handle it, then I can make a staff complaint forum if no others do.

21. You see a player talking in OOC chat about what he did with your mom last night.
This is not a broken rule provided it does not evolve into hate and spam and the likes, therefore, I would ignore it. I do not see a point getting involved in drama from someone immature. IF, it does evolve into a rule being broken, I would suggest a different moderator handles it, as it could look bad if I did myself, since it was targeted at me.

Any additional information you'd like to add?
I’ve yet to actually have a proper officer position, and I hope this to be the first. I’d like to help keep this server a medium RP server, as well as a fun experience for its players.

As for the listed gender; since it’s odd. Yes, transgender, but I honestly do not care what pronouns are used to address me, as long as it’s clear it is directed at me.

Finally, thank you for the chance to apply for this position, I hope my responses are satisfactory, and that I may assist the server a bit soon!

[Sleepy Retard]

It looks mostly good, some minor things from a quick glance over. I'll throw my opinion in as an ex staff but they're generally a pretty good player and I enjoy roleplaying with them, even if it has been limited. Assuming no one does something indepth I should be able to do it, even again, if I'm not staff.

For the transgender thing, the staff would be fine with that. They've had someone like you on the staff before and they said nothing but good things about the staff team when I've talked to them. The bois on the staff team are pretty accepting, besides for Kavlo, because Kavlo is gay.

[Epic_Charger]

Righto, thanks for the response El Defaultio!

[Kavlo]

It looks mostly good, some minor things from a quick glance over. I'll throw my opinion in as an ex staff but they're generally a pretty good player and I enjoy roleplaying with them, even if it has been limited. Assuming no one does something indepth I should be able to do it, even again, if I'm not staff.

For the transgender thing, the staff would be fine with that. They've had someone like you on the staff before and they said nothing but good things about the staff team when I've talked to them. The bois on the staff team are pretty accepting, besides for Kavlo, because Kavlo is gay.

Sleep you're never being in any of my events ever again.

And back on topic this App is good and I have seen you in-game.

+1

PS. Not actually gay

[Epic_Charger]

Thanks for the plus one!

[Karmac]

+1 I support a free america.

[TexasTwoStep]

Howdy,

As a quick-skim-over the Application, you look promising. I'm sure Spoony will come along and assist you in polishing in a future time. Now, my only-concern is that when push-comes-to-shove, you step-aside. The Question concerning you and a Player whom DEMANDS to speak to a Admin+ about their situation, while although having that ability - they are not entitled. Making them feel as such only spawns further endearments down the line. Usually, solving the problem, being forceful if needbe, and then directing them to the forums to place a Staff-Complaint is a better way of handling it then taking up space in msay (we don't have access to asay as Moderators) and wasting an administrators time in-game for something that is only a problem because a player makes it to be. This can be an issue when Events are being hosted, as well as the fact that our Administrators aren't spare in their full flotilla.

Nothing that cannot be ironed out in the Initiate Phase of the Trial-Moderator Process.

+1

[Adralimas]

Application seems good to me and i'de be more than happy to have them on the team so it'll be a +1 from me!

[Emeraldblood]

Hmm, a few little spelling and grammar mistakes, but not bad next to some of the apps that roll in. Overall, +1 from me. We need more girls on the team as well, so hope you make it!

Edit: Didn't even read your character name. That one game we had at WO is the reason I have my signature right now!

[Epic_Charger]

CLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARK! Good god that round, pfffff.

[TheMaskedMan2]

Nothing particularly sticks out to me as bad, so overall this is a good application, and I think any little kinks could easily be worked out during a trial. +1

[Jay Burns]

I can't see anything that would suggest you aren't capable of being a mod, +1.

[TheSpoonyCroy]

Honestly this has been quite a lovely batch, so the last one (hopefully....):

• For question 1, I would still say to note this incident. Might be an accident but so future staff handling them know if this is possibly a one off or an actual issue.
• For question 2, even if you think it is an accident again make sure to note it but if you feel that it was an accident make sure you note that in the note.
• For question 3, you might want to make sure they know how to reply since that is something that is easy to miss.
• For question 4, well I can see what you are going with here but I don't think you would be directly involved in the situation but its good that you understand that you know you shouldn't be modding for anything involving you but to the question at hand this is pretty measured response and shows that you aren't too prideful to not hand it over a case if its needed but do keep in mind we do entrust our mods to try their best, you might not be a admin+ but you can possibly deal with the issue at hand, if you can. Now what would you do to the rude player if a admin+ couldn't come and you already dealt with their problem?
• For question 5, sadly you can't change a name as a mod however I have 3 scenarios for you and I want to see how you deal with them.
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  For each scenario please tell me what you will do to the player in question and give me the note/banreason and bantime (if applicable)
  
  Scenario 1. Player comes in with the name Jon Snow, the player has no notes
  
  Scenario 2. Player comes in with the name of Sei Asagiri, the player has the following notes:

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   The player was warned about shooting back at people who FF them warned by NovaturientOtter Jun 21 2017
   The player once again shot a player for FFing them. Banned for 180 minutes. Placed by PamphagousSnake  Jul 1 2017
   Warned for metagaming chestbursters. Warned by FiculneanMarmoset Jul 20 2017
   

  Scenario 3. The player comes in with the name Eddard stark, he has one note already about this name and 2 notes prior to that from a span of two weeks ago.
• For question 6, keeping up with rule changes I do admit is hard at times and I've screwed up because of rule changes but this one of those things that was changed back in May and this is more of an IC issue.
• For question 7, so what would you do to the player in question after you explain this to them? Also what would you do with the patient?
• For question 8, You don't have Ares sadly.
• For question 9, good
• For question 10, best to be leave this ICly as long as it minor but you can probably give them a heads up about to simmer down and note it
• For question 11, remember to look into prior history before making any punishments. History is a heavy influencing factor on how we would determine what punishment a player would get.
• For question 12, minor thing but mods only have msay but basically the same thing.
• For question 13, decent response to it
• For question 14, some would disagree with you on this but I know some would agree so fine
• For question 15, good
• For question 16, might want to keep the rule in mind of

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   An occasional meme is fine, but spouting memes constantly or disrupting others with them is not allowed and you will be warned.

• For question 17, good
• For question 18, I see where you are going with on this one but what about prior history, at what point would you feel a job ban would be appropriate? I see you gave them a jobban due to them basically ignoring you.
• For question 19, this one I do take issue with since you are assuming the ahelp is correct. You might want to verify the claims first before taking action.
• For question 20, fine
• For question 20a, I would say slack would be more useful for official things but this is fine
• For question 21, good.

This is a pretty good app for a player but I'll stay neutral leaning toward +1 for the time being.

[Epic_Charger]

To TheSpoony Croy

I'll keep in mind to add notes and add in the addition of potential accident then!

For question 4; if I already dealt with their problem, I'd likely just ignore them. If they're spamming then the default spam blocker should kick in, I believe. (I could be mistaken.)

For the Three scenarios you have for me; First one: Add a note about the name and PM him informing him of the naming rule. Would ask him to see to changing it if possible, as it's a rather obvious reference to a TV series. GoTs.

Scene two, I actually don't recognize that name, and said it a few times to see if it was some innuendo. Perhaps it is and I'm just oblivious to it, but sure they have notes already, but I don't see their name breaking any rules personally.

Scene Three, Obviously he has been warned before about it, assuming the admins that handled it prior did so properly. My question is, is the note that he has on it now -from- the current round? As I'm unsure since you stated he had two more in the span of two weeks.


For question 7, have him seal the surgery incision with a cautery since you can do so, prevent bleeding out due to his actions. As for the player, I'd add a note in stating that they have attempted surgery as a squad medic in the past, I'd likely just leave it at a warning. The patient would still have to be evaced as I said, so I would likely do nothing with the patient if they needed surgery. The doctors on the Almayer should be the ones treating him.

For question 16; I'll make sure to keep it in mind, thanks!

For question 18; I'm not entirely sure when it would be appropriate; I assume that it's a good call when after they have been warned, and have not corrected their actions, that they should have at least a temporary one applied if that is a thing. And I did not intend to come across as apply a job-ban for ignoring. More because he continued to misuse the role after warnings. I could be entirely mistaken on how to handle the situation, and could use some guiders on your suggestions for it!

19; Righto! I'll keep that in mind, How do you recommend verifying? Aghosting over and examining it, using the combat logs, or checking over notes?

20a; Ah, I was unsure still how Slack works entirely, and am unsure if it has a private PM system. I feel like messaging somewhere, that the abusing admin could see it from, could potentially cause further problems. BUT, if Slack has a PM system, that works!



I hope that helps explain some of my choices, and hope to see a response on how to improve!

[TheSpoonyCroy]

-snip-

For response 4, I would suggest you also note the person for being quite uncooperative or however want to put that since if this a trend it could get them into some hot water.

For response 5a, This is fine
for 5b, google is your best friend for names since I can't count how many times I've had to look up something because a player ahelped : Player C has some *insert some obscure reference/character here* and they give no context. So once you google that, tell me your note you would make for that.
for 5c, you can confirm this with people in msay but no that note I specified wasn't from today. Also sorry for the way I worded that I should of said he had a total of 3 notes one from the Aug 3rd and the 2 others are from span of Jul 24 - 31 of a unrelated name lets say (Jeyne Poole)

For response 7, that will be fine

For response 18, job-bans are semi permanent with our current system so there will be no timed ones, so we generally go from timed bans to jobbans as sort of middle step if its related to a role. Also for the ignored staff is actually part of the rules, so that is why I assume it was placed.

For response 19, there are multiple ways to verify but the two option which you can do both is first ask both sides of what happened and check the logs or have someone assist you with logs. I would suggest picking up notepad++ and learning some the basic reg expression search functions (some are provided in the staff protocol area which you receive once you become a trial) since that will help you along.


For response 20a, you are correct Slack does have a direct pm system which is useful.

[Epic_Charger]

I searched for 5a, and yeah, that name would be against our naming rules I believe. Adding in a note and providing the player should suffice I would imagine. Yes they have other warnings, but this case is not as bad as one, and is the first offense judging by their notes.

The next could be that he has made a slight mistake on the naming again, but, because of their past, multiple reports on it. I'd add another note; and I would believe at this point, a 3 hour ban would be sufficient to help get them to understand we do enforce our naming rule.

Alright, noted for 18!

I'll have to look into getting notepad maybe...

Thanks for the scenes to help me learn more about how I might have to handle things!

[Finefire984]

I've never seen you ingame, so I can't judge you on that. You don't have many notes, so that says to me that you know how to follow them. You're answers are good, and all the mistakes will be ironed out during the trial phase. You don't have many posts, but you've only had your account for 7 months. I'm going to give this a +1.

[Epic_Charger]

Actually on a good note, recently I got an iphone, which has my gmail that alerts me when a topic I've posted on gets a reply. Means I'm now much more likely to be active here since I got reminders for it, hah! I have a bad habit of not checking my mail and stuff, so with the phone beeping to let me know there's something to see, I'm a lot more on top of it.

[slc97]

This is accepted, you'll receive a PM from me shortly.