Alicia Parker - Omicega's CO Application

[Omicega]

Byond ID:
Omicega

Player name(s) you use the most:
Alicia Parker, Chloe

Make a list of links to all of your applications and (job)ban appeals, including whitelist and staff apps, within the last year. Also, provide "Ban reason; Verdict" beside each (job)ban link:

• Synthetic Application - Accepted
• Moderator Application - Accepted

Do you understand that any player - even donors or staff members - can have their whitelist status revoked should they break our Server Rules or Roleplay Guidelines?
Yes.

Do you understand how the Battlefield Execution functions?
I have dealt with and seen more than enough BEs to have a full understanding of them by now.

Do you understand you are not above Marine law, or allowed to enforce it yourself?
Yes.

What do you think is the job of a Commander?
I have been very vocal about this in the past, and my opinion hasn't changed. The job of the commander is primarily to ensure that the round is a fun round for the marines as a whole, not just the shipside crew and not just the boots on the ground. Obviously, some departments have more to do than others (poor engineering), but too often I see COs that I feel neglect one of the ship or the ground in favour of the other. Turning the CIC into some kind of exclusive high-roleplay haven in full ignorance of marines screaming for new orders, or going off to research to spend 20 minutes staring at a captured drone while the groundside situation deteriorates and the rest of CIC staff is frantically looking for guidance are two quick examples of the sort of neglect I hate seeing. The vast majority of players in any given round are playing groundside marine roles, and it's the primary job of the acting commander to ensure that the round is as fun as possible for as many (marine and crew) players as possible.

The secondary job of the CO, in my eyes, is to uphold some standard of roleplay. I call this their secondary concern because the enjoyment of the playerbase as a whole should always be placed above the CO or CIC's personal roleplay - I don't agree on sacrificing the enjoyment of others to preserve some ideal of roleplay purity for myself. Don't get me wrong, I think a higher standard of RP than normal is hugely important to command roles - particularly the commander - but I would never prioritise my personal roleplay over the engagement and enjoyment of 20-30+ other players. Again, the example of a CO who ignores his or her radio to go and stare at aliens in containment for half an hour is what I'm talking about here.

If a member of your staff is disobeying orders, how would you handle it?
This question is too broad to answer fully without writing a small novel. Suffice to say it depends on how serious it is - for most problems the MPs are there to step in, but if it were something serious or blatant lowRP shitlery I wouldn't hesitate to exercise my right to a BE. I don't mind being heckled by marines or anything, but if for example I had an SO running around briefing disarming people, triggering the flasher, and calling me a beta cuck or a dumb bitch, I wouldn't feel too bad about cutting his round short. Very minor stuff could probably be dealt with either over the radio or with a quick, stern chat in person.

Why should you be whitelisted?
I am a relatively long-term player by now (I think? Does eight months count as long-term?) and have been staff in some capacity since November. I have no notes whatsoever and have a synthetic whitelist already granted, which I think serves as some mark of confidence towards my ability to roleplay to the desired standard. Those who have played alongside me can, I hope, vouch for my ability both as a player in general and someone who can roleplay. I've spent quite a bit of time in the CIC as various roles and I know which styles of commanding I would like to emulate, as well as having ideas of my own as to how to approach the role.

In short, I guess it's mainly because I'm not a total baldie, have a track record of not being a shitler, and (should!) at least have some idea of what I'm doing after playing so extensively since August.

[Jakkkk]

This is a +1 without saying, Omicega holds themselves to an incredibly high RP standard, and I know I can count on you fulfilling your promise of making the round enjoyable for both groundside and shipside players as a commander.

[Sleepy Retard]

but I would never prioritise my personal roleplay over the engagement and enjoyment of 20-30+ other players. Again, the example of a CO who ignores his or her radio to go and stare at aliens in containment for half an hour is what I'm talking about here.

This is almost quite literally enough for me to +1 an application. Actually, it is. But I'm naturally going to go into more detail because I hold people I know to an actual standard

but if it were something serious or blatant lowRP shitlery I wouldn't hesitate to exercise my right to a BE.

Brilliant. Opting in for a BE on blatant low RP shitlery is perfect in my eyes

Those who have played alongside me can, I hope, vouch for my ability both as a player in general and someone who can roleplay.

They can roleplay an angry british medic quite well, one who is (reasonably) easy to prod and poke to make fun of in an IC way. Keep the OOC and IC separated more though. Their synth is bland as boring as to be expected, but accurate to the guidelines given that.

I've spent quite a bit of time in the CIC as various roles and I know which styles of commanding I would like to emulate,

I can vouch for them in this regard, they do play a half competent SO when they get around to it, but XO is something I've never seen before. But given the actual vast experience of SO I'd say they're more than ready compared to anyone applying recently.

Even if they have said in the past that they'd make a terrible commander, and trashed themselves about their commanding experience, they can recognize the major flaws of any commander to be - and, if they manage to actually rectify it they'd be an enjoyable CO to have. Even if their orders are bunk or bust, the ability to respond and talk to as many people as once is once I would prefer to a 'robust' CO, something they will obviously not be.

[z a n e b o t]

+1, very good at synthetic roleplay, always providing others with a better experience.

[Imperator_Titan]

+1, trustworthy player and staff. I'd go into detail but @eldefaultio already did that. Thank

[Sambalu]

They're a good player, and I know they are very good at RP. I'd go into more detail, but then I'd just be copying Defaultio's post.
+1 from me.

[spookydonut]

Got my +2

[AmazinglyAmazing]

I've had nothing but positive interactions with Chloe. They definitely can RP, and also the fact that they're a Mod makes me much more comfortable with having them be allowed this role. For sure a +1 from me!

[Lumdor]

+1.

Extremely good synth player and roleplayer in general.

Was close to -1, as you would no longer be playing my synth waifu as CDR.

[Arbs]

I absolutely love encountering your characters.

Chloe is a very entertaining and expressive synth to have around. And Alicia Parker is, while stressed most of the time, a great character. Despite you being a Medic/PFC main, I've seen you do great rounds as an SO, even as a synth, so it's about time to have you give XO a few more tries. Reliable and competent.

Definitely a big +1.

[Rohesie]

I'm not a fan of Alicia Parker. I avoid her IC. She has an attitude I consider unpleasant and had not the best experiences with her. But that's all IC. OoCly I both acknowledge the player to be very competent and a good RPer. And, most of all, the philosophy of prioritizing general-player enjoyment over all is something I have no way of agreeing with more, despite this being something hard to actually pull off. I look forward to it.

+1 from me.

[edda]

I never see Parker in command roles, but as you say, that doesn't matter too much. You're one of the best synths, I love ordering you to evac with Jones. You're willing to try non-meta strats like LZ2 FOB on Ice. And you're a competent marine, on top of that.

+1

[Asmodius]

the one true delta medic who also does their job and keeps them alive in the field? i mean, that's a +1 in itself, honestly

i dont see you play command roles often though, not at all, actually. i've only ever seen you play medic, pfc or your synth, but, competency is a pretty high expectation for synths i imagine so sure, why not.

+1

[CSolaris]

Chloe is hands down my favorite Synth. Player is super helpful, and I wouldn't mind having them as a CO either.

[Tetrino]

Omicega has repeatedly proven themselves to be very adept at juggling RP and gameplay, as testified by their reputation as the Delta squad medic. I have no doubts that placing them in the position of CDR will allow them to exert that capability in a greater fashion, generating a better RP experience for the marines as a whole.

+1

[Blitz Muller]

Omicega is a great Synth and plays the role of Alicia Parker, Delta Squad member quite well. One of the most consistent players I've come across, I'd be happy to have her as my CO

+1 for me

[Clutch]

Have played plenty with this player, great roleplayer and overall nice person to have around. Would like to see her in the CO spot, almost certainly this player will handle the role responsible.

[Omicega]

Thanks all for the votes of confidence. When I go SO I often play as Sara Khansari, another character of mine I genned specifically for command roles like PO and CIC stuff, although I haven't played her much recently. I have done a good lot of overwatching as a synthetic lately, too, although the last time I touched a CIC role as Parker herself would have been some time ago now. Despite that, she's still my most recognisable character by far even if her exposure to command positions themselves isn't quite so large. Playing synth has also definitely kept me in practice for dealing with multiple radio channels, managing consoles, and a whole host of other skills that transfer over to the role of CO/command roles in general as well.

[Dragoon47]

The IC abuse and OOC help this player's given me has more than helped me muddle through SS13 in general. Great roleplay, interesting characters, intriguing app, easy +1.

[Mann handle]

+1

High levels of RP and good knowledge of all roles (even managed to work out surgery after all that 'Fun'). Not to mention the synth play showing that you can actually play a role extremely well if not to an autisticly high standard, after all, first synth round saw Chole pour her circuits into a manual explaining what she could and could not do, on paper with formatting. All for the XO who simply asked for what she could do.

[Ghostdex]

+1, trustworthy player and staff. I'd go into detail but @eldefaultio already did that. Thank

Basically this, +1 from me

[SovietKitty]

I know Omicega has been a good cookie, and holds Commanders to a higher standard than most.

This is what I like to see, and gladly give anyone trying to elevate the standard a +1

[Sir Lordington]

, but if it were something serious or blatant lowRP shitlery I wouldn't hesitate to exercise my right to a BE. I don't mind being heckled by marines or anything, but if for example I had an SO running around briefing disarming people, triggering the flasher, and calling me a beta cuck or a dumb bitch, I wouldn't feel too bad about cutting his round short.

Being this straightforward alone is reason enough for a +1. However, I truly believe you will be one of the best COs, you take the role seriously and have a clear picture on what it entails for you.

So +2 I guess.

[Kerek]

Good roleplayer

heck yeah +1

[Redikalzip]

Good roleplayer, good synth.

+1 from Simon.