Vitoras - Vha'Lik or Sorrowful Hunter

[Vitoras]

Byond ID:
Vitoras

Marine Name (so we know who you are; if you play alien mostly, state that here):
Bryce 'Tyrant' Logue

Name of the character you want whitelisted (The name your predator will use. This must match your in-game predator name):
Vha'Lik

Are you familiar with the Predator Code Of Honor?
Yes, I am more than sure that I know Code of Honor well enough.

Character background (An ADEQUATE description and story of your predators background):

The time of another Anniversary Hunt had finally come. Every ten years all hunters from the Yautja Clan known as Midnight Hunters would meet in their main hunting ground. The planet was LZ-836 where an experienced hunter or elder could show skills to their pupils. It also was a chance for non-blooded Yautja to become a hunter and actually claim his first trophy from a serpent.
LZ-836 was the one of the biggest planets in the LZ system. Because of its unusual orbit LZ-836 had very different living conditions on each Hemisphere. The southern part was always affected by the Sun and it became barren desert. The northern hemisphere was never affected by the heat and sunlight, so it became the big dark glacier. That's why LZ-836 was also known as Two-Sided coin.
Midnight Hunters landed somewhere in the Northern Hemisphere. The hunt had finally begun.

Tha'Lik was just like any other normal youngblood in his clan: not famous, strong, or experienced. He was cocky and ambitious for a youngblood, and the only thing he wanted was to claiming a trophy from a worthy serpent. He didn't care about the training or his comrades, but just the thrill of killing a serpent to extinguish the fire of his pride and bloodlust. He just wanted to be better than every other Youngblood. Tha'Lik was sure that this day would change his entire life, and he was right. Hunters began to search for prey straight after the landing. Tha'Lik toggled his thermal visor on and started to move on South. He eventually found a target good enough for the hunt and his skill level. It was a black medium-sized serpent with sharp claws that other Yaujta called a Lurker. Tha'Lik began to slowly approach his chosen prey. He tried to sneak between snow piles, but the Lurker suddenly made a loud screech and began to move in the opposite direction. Tha'Lik knew that this was his only chance to get a trophy and finally make his deepest wish real.

After some time of searching, Tha'Lik lost a trace of the lurker. It was clear to him that returning from the annivesary hunt without trophy would be a huge failure. There was no way out, so he began to search for any footsteps in the area. A few moments later he found two pairs of footsteps: one obviously belonged to a small serpent, but another footstep was way too big for any serpent on this planet. Elders told every Yaujta from the clan to warn them if anyone found something strange. Tha'Lik knew this, but preferred to chase his prey more than anything else. He had finally found the serpent on the small field surrounded by snow pillars. Tha'Lik readied his wrist blades, looked at the Lurker, and charged towards it. Just one lucky attack would decide the result of the entire battle: Tha'lik ripped the serpent's head off in one smooth slash. He just stared at this corpse for a couple of minutes, but Tha'Lik came to the realization that he had scored a worthy prey. He thought that luck had finally sided with him, and he was ready to take the skull of a Serpent as a trophy. However, suddenly everything disappeared in the white radiance and Tha'Lik was knocked out.

Tha'Lik woke up on the Mother Ship. It was extremely painful to move even a bit. Tha'Lik tried to get up, but sharp pain in leg stopped him from doing so. What happened down there? Who brought him onboard? He had a lot of questions, but was unable to answer on them. Suddenly the door opened and Hunter Dan'Thal, mentor of Tha'Lik, came in. He told him to rest, as he would explain everything. Activity on planet somehow woke up the oldest and strongest serpents from down below. They attacked and actually massacred unprepared Yautjas. Tha'Lik was hit by the self-destruct explosion triggered by another Yautja. Only a few of Hunters survived, but the other serpents were wiped out by the annihilating blasts. Tha'Lik understood that because he had failed to warn the others of the serpents, he felt responsible for their fate. Something changed in his mind. Tha'Lik put on his mask like he wasn't even wounded and took one of the scout ships. In that day Tha'Lik died and Vha'Lik was born. He knew that his pride had caused his fellow Yaujta to fallen. He set out that day to make things right, and he would continue his hunt with a new found philosophy due to the mistakes he made.


How do you intend to play your predator (as in, describe HOW you will act/play your predator)?
The situation on LZ-836 changed Vha'Lik entirely. He had learned some lessons from it:
1)Honor.
Vha'Lik hunts not because of his own desire, but because of his strong bonds with Midnight Hunters. There are only a few clan members left, so Vha'Lik follows the Code of Honor even more strict than any other Yautja. This is needed to support the reputation of his clan.
2)Patience.
Impatience of Vha'Lik to become a Hunter led most of his clan to horrifying death. Realization of this changed Tha'lik and made him more patient and careful. This means that Tha'Lik will observe and examine his prey to uncover their weaknesses first. He would wait for the right moment to attack instead of just rushing in.
3)Respect to Death.
Vha'Lik had no strong relations with others, but the way other Youngbloods died in battle gave him the reason to respect them. This means Tha'Lik will pay the last respects to his prey if it died with honor. Some of his victims can actually achieve an unique burial procedure according to their fighting spirit, honor and strength.

Why should we whitelist you?
I consider myself as a good roleplayer, which is the main requirement for any Yautja on this server. I was also applied fo CO some time ago, which at least proves that people know me from the good side. Another reason for this is that it would be nice to actually play something entirely new for me in the terms of roleplay and interacting with others.

Have you been banned from CM in the last month for any reason (we will check, and lies may result in immediate denial)?
No.

Are you currently banned from any other servers and if so, why?
No.

Do you understand that any player - donor or otherwise - can have their whitelist status revoked should they break our rules or disobey the Predator Code of Honor?
Yes, I understand this good enough.

[ThesoldierLLJK]

For the record he came up with the story, but I helped him edit it. That being said, I kinda like the idea of a predator who honors the dead instead of being a maniac butcher and cutting up dead bodies just for the fun of it like some of the other maniac preds.

Sometimes I think you can overthink things, but you’ve won some victories as Bryce and you can roleplay. Since you’re a decent CO and active on discord, I think you could have a shot

+1

[NescauComToddy]

I will have to -1 this application, very scarce activity on forums for a player who wants to be whitelisted. I have a feeling that you should have applied more effort in the application too and that I, unfortunately, don't know who your character is at all, therefore I've never had any experiences with you in-game. I confess that I already saw you active in the discord only once I believe, but that is far from enough to be whitelisted.


Again, comparing your app to the accepted ones, I really can't see the same effort being placed. I suggest you make a name for yourself that can be recognized, drastically increase your activity in the forum and in the game before trying any whitelist, especially this one.

-1

[Vitoras]

I will have to -1 this application, very scarce activity on forums for a player who wants to be whitelisted. I have a feeling that you should have applied more effort in the application too and that I, unfortunately, don't know who your character is at all, therefore I've never had any experiences with you in-game. I confess that I already saw you active in the discord only once I believe, but that is far from enough to be whitelisted.


Again, comparing your app to the accepted ones, I really can't see the same effort being placed. I suggest you make a name for yourself that can be recognized, drastically increase your activity in the forum and in the game before trying any whitelist, especially this one.

-1

Gonna answer this one.
1)I believe it's not needed to be active on both forum and discord. I also don't know how it's possible to not notice my activity on Discord. Forum is just a bit boring, really.
2)About character... That's a time issue, I usually play in lowpop. Still, a lot of people know me well.

[NescauComToddy]

Is it not required? For some, yes, but I don't know how you see the state of the game without acknowledging your opinion through the forum, or in-game comments if I don't play, for instance, in the same time zone as yours.

My opinion has changed as I had not remembered you when I had originally posted my criticism. I just remembered now that you are trustworthy, friendly and really active in the Discord, so you can ignore the above comments.

Still, I expected more from your app, even if it wasn't bad, it could have gotten more effort put into it. Unfortunately, due to length of it, I will have to remain neutral for the time being. I believe that more effort is needed than has been deposited on your part.

Update; This account that only has two posts only providing support to you in two distinctive whitelists is extremely suspicious. As much as in recent experiences you have shown yourself to be a nice guy, and with a good mindset, this account has left me a little worried. Staying neutral.

[Karmac]

Activity within the community is not a huge part of the application usually, but it is necessary nonetheless so when you state you've no real intention of being involved with the forums it doesn't look good for you.

The intended play-style is a little bland, the unique burial ceremony being the only thing that interests me, I like that.

The backstory is decent enough, I still hate it when people use the first paragraph of it to explain the location to me, which I don't care about and has little to no relation to the predator themselves. The way you've explained his personality is good however, we're given a brief description in the first paragraph of how he thinks and reacts, the following paragraphs follow this up by going into further detail while keeping focus on events happening rather than the predator himself, excellent. I'm rather annoyed by your incredibly short sentences and absurd over-use of full-stops leaving a lot of sentences and scenes cut incredibly short and weirdly framed so that's the only other downside.

Overall I'm going with a +1 on this, you'll probably do just fine.

[spartanbobby]

The way you've explained his personality is good however, we're given a brief description in the first paragraph of how he thinks and reacts, the following paragraphs follow this up by going into further detail while keeping focus on events happening rather than the predator himself, excellent. I'm rather annoyed by your incredibly short sentences and absurd over-use of full-stops leaving a lot of sentences and scenes cut incredibly short and weirdly framed so that's the only other downside.

Overall I'm going with a +1 on this, you'll probably do just fine.

I'm going to echo Karmac on most of this one even if you're not that active on the forums you're very active on discord, I can't really speak about your character as I don't think I've interacted with you that much.

+1 Chief

[Vitoras]

Thanks to everyone who posted his opinion here!

[Phoenix_Vito]

Had a lot of good interactions with this guy. Story is short, but good. I am more than sure that he can be a good predator.
+1

[Frans_Feiffer]

Alright, i’ve been holdimg off on responding to this one, but I feel the time is now to do as such. The backstory is alright, and while the intended playstyle is a little on the bland side, as stated by Karmac the bit with a unique burial ceremony is kinda neat.

Activitiy with the community though, ESPECIALLY on the forums is a little lackluster, which isn’t normally an issue for me, however I think it’s good to have made some sort of name for yourself on the forums or the Discord(I only say on the discord as well for while others say they’ve seen you there, I have yet to see as such. May just be blind though, hah.) just so your name holds some merit and people can instantly recognize the kind’ve person you are when they see this app. Your response in saying that you think the activity is not needed, is kind of offputting as well.

Overall, i’m gonna have to say i’m neutral, leaning towards a +1. I think you’d do fine as a bread and I wouldn’t mind seeing you on the hunt. But This apps and your responses kinda rubbed me the wrong way.

Before I make a decision, may I ask why there’s an account with a similar name to your own, that has only two posts, both of which being on your whitelist applications?

[Vitoras]

Alright, i’ve been holdimg off on responding to this one, but I feel the time is now to do as such. The backstory is alright, and while the intended playstyle is a little on the bland side, as stated by Karmac the bit with a unique burial ceremony is kinda neat.

Activitiy with the community though, ESPECIALLY on the forums is a little lackluster, which isn’t normally an issue for me, however I think it’s good to have made some sort of name for yourself on the forums or the Discord(I only say on the discord as well for while others say they’ve seen you there, I have yet to see as such. May just be blind though, hah.) just so your name holds some merit and people can instantly recognize the kind’ve person you are when they see this app. Your response in saying that you think the activity is not needed, is kind of offputting as well.

Overall, i’m gonna have to say i’m neutral, leaning towards a +1. I think you’d do fine as a bread and I wouldn’t mind seeing you on the hunt. But This apps and your responses kinda rubbed me the wrong way.

Before I make a decision, may I ask why there’s an account with a similar name to your own, that has only two posts, both of which being on your whitelist applications?

Welp, about the activity:it wasn't meant that this is not needed at all. I just think that activity either on discord or forum is enough.
About that account: as far as I know, this is a marine known as Andrey "Marauder". Just one guy who knows me.

[Vitoras]

Is it not required? For some, yes, but I don't know how you see the state of the game without acknowledging your opinion through the forum, or in-game comments if I don't play, for instance, in the same time zone as yours.

My opinion has changed as I had not remembered you when I had originally posted my criticism. I just remembered now that you are trustworthy, friendly and really active in the Discord, so you can ignore the above comments.

Still, I expected more from your app, even if it wasn't bad, it could have gotten more effort put into it. Unfortunately, due to length of it, I will have to remain neutral for the time being. I believe that more effort is needed than has been deposited on your part.

Update; This account that only has two posts only providing support to you in two distinctive whitelists is extremely suspicious. As much as in recent experiences you have shown yourself to be a nice guy, and with a good mindset, this account has left me a little worried. Staying neutral.

Like I stated to Frans, this is a guy known as Andrey 'Marauder'. He just knows me well enough to give +1. I am not too dumb to do such stuff so openly and thats just not my style.

[Frans_Feiffer]

Alright. My concern was answered, and honestly I don’t think you’d do such a thing. I just found it suspicious at first glance. With it out of the way though, i’m willing to throw a +1 your way. I wouldn’t mind seeing you on the hunt, brother.

[Vampmare]

Don't do outer glow and use spoilers for the story. We should hammer this through at every application.

The application was decent. I always consider the "Why should we whitelist you?" the most important, but eh, you put in the effort. Most of the times when people fight with "honour" agaisnt preds, their reward is living, but it seems you're going for a different approach. Not bad, could probably spice things up, if done right.

Now my problem comes from having seen you play CO and your reactions afterwards. You tend to overthink things a lot and it has some bad consequences. Predators need to keep their cool and be patient. Marines will try to shit with them at every moment they get and they need to be able to handle that properly. You did the opposite when you were CO and decided to become a "tyrant" after a mutiny round. I can't see this translating well to a predator.

I'm gonna have to be a hardass for now and -1.

[Vitoras]

Don't do outer glow and use spoilers for the story. We should hammer this through at every application.

The application was decent. I always consider the "Why should we whitelist you?" the most important, but eh, you put in the effort. Most of the times when people fight with "honour" agaisnt preds, their reward is living, but it seems you're going for a different approach. Not bad, could probably spice things up, if done right.

Now my problem comes from having seen you play CO and your reactions afterwards. You tend to overthink things a lot and it has some bad consequences. Predators need to keep their cool and be patient. Marines will try to shit with them at every moment they get and they need to be able to handle that properly. You did the opposite when you were CO and decided to become a "tyrant" after a mutiny round. I can't see this translating well to a predator.

I'm gonna have to be a hardass for now and -1.

I must admit that, Vamp. But you are forgetting that entire Tyrant Nickname is a joke and my game style hadn't changed since that. Also that was a reaction to my first mutiny of all my games as CO/XO. I can understand your opinion, but I really take things better now.

[Avalanchee]

Yeah okay,
I don't have any issues with the app but you're like Viperious.

You keep telling everyone about your app, when you'll finish it or how this and that can have an effect on it - just keep it for yourself Please.

Your vocabulary also has literally 1 word in it and that's 'Welp' please fix that.
I don't want an unknown humanoid to shove "W31P" down my throat every 2 seconds

► Show Spoiler

Those pictures are not mine but you can find them on the discord.

Blah blah my app is ready yaga yee yaga skee

You also flood command chat with "welp" every time I observe

And the fact that you're literally trying to convince people..

I don't think you're prepared to be a pred yet.
I also don't want to argue with you and don't tell me to observe you in the game, I know what you do and what you're capable of.

I am going with a -1
Keep in mind that this isn't a personal vendetta or anything.
Just my opinion.

[Vitoras]

Yeah okay,
I don't have any issues with the app
but you're like Viperious.

You keep
Telling everyone about your app, when you'll finish it or how this and that can have an effect on it - just keep it for yourself Please.

Your vocabulary also has literally 1 word in it and that's 'Welp' please fix that.
I don't want an unknown humanoid to shove "W31P" down my throat every 2 seconds

► Show Spoiler

Those pictures are not mine but you can find them on the discord.

Blah blah my app is ready yaga yee yaga skee

You also flood command chat with "welp" every time I observe

And the fact that you're literally trying to convince people..

I don't think you're prepared to be a pred yet.
I also don't want to argue with you and don't tell me to observe you in the game, I know what you do and what you're capable of.

I am going with a -1
Keep in mind that this isn't a personal vendetta or anything.
Just my opinion.

Yes, you are kinda right. Like, I was always trying to keep attention on me, and this kind of behavior really sucks. I just wasn't realizing that this is so annoying. Sorry for such things and thanks for your opinion. I will try to become better.

[Redikalzip]

As I looked at your application and after all I want give you +1. Pretty cool story, your low forum activity isn't a big problem. Also Karmak is right about your app.

+1. Good luck with Application.

[Vitoras]

As I looked at your application and after all I want give you +1. Pretty cool story, your low forum activity isn't a big problem. Also Karmak is right about your app.

+1. Good luck with Application.

Thanks!

[MattAtlas]

I have doubts about your ability to play a Predator conservatively. Many doubts, in fact.

You've said several times in #general after your 1230 victories that you "only wanted a victory" or "just wanted to win". You continued to do this shit even after getting told by players that they didn't like it, and even telling them that you'd stop!

Character is pretty important to be a Predator and you wouldn't be a good fit. You also just had your CO whitelist removed.

-1

[Vitoras]

I have doubts about your ability to play a Predator conservatively. Many doubts, in fact.

You've said several times in #general after your 1230 victories that you "only wanted a victory" or "just wanted to win". You continued to do this shit even after getting told by players that they didn't like it, and even telling them that you'd stop!

Character is pretty important to be a Predator and you wouldn't be a good fit. You also just had your CO whitelist removed.

-1

Yes, this happened last time on Ice after I told that I stopped only because I wanted to test it on every map. On the other hand, rules were never broken from the beginning. I also never received complaints excluding you, and I am actually sorry that I broke my promise.

[Ghostdex]

I have doubts about your ability to play a Predator conservatively. Many doubts, in fact.

You've said several times in #general after your 1230 victories that you "only wanted a victory" or "just wanted to win". You continued to do this shit even after getting told by players that they didn't like it, and even telling them that you'd stop!

Character is pretty important to be a Predator and you wouldn't be a good fit. You also just had your CO whitelist removed.

-1

I second this. After your spout in general after getting dewhitelisted I can safely say you aren’t one of the player I want with this whitelist. A player who just fights to win and doesn’t think of anyone elses round won’t work out.

-1 from me

[Vitoras]

I second this. After your spout in general after getting dewhitelisted I can safely say you aren’t one of the player I want with this whitelist. A player who just fights to win and doesn’t think of anyone elses round won’t work out.

-1 from me

First of all, that was a misunderstanding. Yes, I want to win sometimes, but this doesnt mean that I prefer winning than good RP. I only did this in lowpop rounds to test strategy OUT, and this wasnt supposed to extinquish my desire to win, it was just a TEST. And nah, I prefer good rounds over wins.

[Avalanchee]

First of all, that was a misunderstanding. Yes, I want to win sometimes, but this doesnt mean that I prefer winning than good RP. I only did this in lowpop rounds to test strategy OUT, and this wasnt supposed to extinquish my desire to win, it was just a TEST. And nah, I prefer good rounds over wins.

You do it on high pop too.

[Vitoras]

You do it on high pop too.

Can you give me an example? But still, it was a check for every map, not a constant thing for me. Like, Yesterday I did a round with multiple outposts.