BlakeRyan - Mod Application

[BernagherSantos]

BYOND ckey:BlakeRyan
Character name:Gallagher O'Robustesy, Eli'jah, Jex'ren, Ben Santos, Bernhardt Hauke
Discord username (+user id):A Pair of Sad Grey Snakes (BigFellaFromTarget#1776)
How long have you played on Citadel?: about 7 months
How long have you played SS13?: 8-9 Months
What is your timezone/general hours of activity?: EST, and Generally I am on whenever I am not working, So Mornings and Well into the Night on my off days. (7-12p/4-12a)
Previous SS13 related admin experience: None.
Previous non-SS13 related admin experience: Gmod Admin on Multiple Dark RP Servers, Experience dealing with Situations that involved In character interactions and a ruleset that requires case by case determination, and that is highly situational.
Current administrators who have agreed to support your application: N/A
Reason for application: I have spent a fair bit of the last few months really getting into the station, trying to learn its ins and outs. and defending myself against Admin action, and I feel like, as unfortunate as these events were, they have given me insight on how the rules are interperated and acted upon, aswell as how they are handled in game. I also notice that the hours I play on, Seem to be lacking presence, whether this is becuase Ghostmin or not is unknown to me, as a layman, but I would like to offer my services to fill such voids, since I am around anyways.

Below you will be required to describe how you would handle a handful of scenarios that may or may not require admin intervention. 
For every scenario, describe your personal opinion of the intentions of the player(s), whether you think you should intervene, and how you would initiate an intervention with the player(s) if you decide to.

There are technically no "correct" answers for this, but you will be judged on how you respond to these questions.
You observe two players having a fist-fight in the bar. Player 1 puts Player 2 into critical condition, and then Player 1 quickly leaves the bar to go heal them-self. Checking their attack logs, you find that neither of them had any interaction before they started fighting. Checking their say logs however, you discover that both of them got in a verbal confrontation that got very heated, and that Player 2 both initiated the confrontation and threw the first punch. How do you proceed?

Provided that the say logs, showed a clear escalation in their arguement, to the point where it would make RP sense for one of the players, Especially in the bar, to throw a punch, I would say that the Issue was IC, since Crit isnt murder, it would be best dealt with by Security forces, I might have a chat with them about escalation in terms of grappling and throwing, perhaps, or spilling a drink on the other. But as far as the ruleset is concerned, It is "acceptable" for a Verbal confrontation, to escalate into a brawl, and a brawl isnt over until one guy is passed out on the floor waiting for "Inspector Johnson" to beep in.

You observe one player acting suspiciously and decide to watch them. While watching, you discover that they are a new player with less than a day of time on the server. You also discover that they haven't said anything for the entire round. Their contents include a full set of tools, and not much else. While watching they spend their time breaking into unsecure areas like the bar back room, hydroponics, the chapel office, EVA. How do you proceed?

I would grow suspuscious of the player, who probably has more experience in the game then is let on, I would check their IP and make sure there wasnt a congruent connection with a more known, perhaps, more "Noted" player. and then I would check to make sure they arent an Antag, making use of the fact they are miscreant or something more, and breaking into those areas for their tasks. If not, I would definitely "Sit" them down and refer to the ruleset on powergaming, especially if they are an assistant. I would clarify and guide them through what Powergame is, Giving them a benefit of the doubt they maybe they just really read up on the game before playing, and arent familiar with the terminology, but I would firmly remind them, that if they dont need it, and can't reach it without a Greytide brand master key, they probably shouldnt have it, unless the station is at risk or they are an Antag.

You observe Player 1 who is a scientist building a combat mech. When they're finished, they allow Player 2 who is their friend and an assistant to come and take the combat mech out of the department. Later, Player 2 gets into a fight with security over the possession of the combat mech, and decides to try killing the security players but fails and is killed by security instead. How do you proceed?

I would check all the logs and try to locate some evidence of Perhaps Metacomming or Metafriending, I would check to see if they atleast ICly worked out asking for the joyride, If it existed, I would note the possible metafriend, and Note the Roboticist after warning him about Powergame, if not, I would press my investigation further, Trying to find out why the roboticist gave the mech to the assistant, As a moderator, I would also probably start seeking council with a higher level adminstrator, since trying to find clearcut evidence of Meta-Anything can prove difficult, Overall, It would be classified as Powergame on the assistants part, and the roboticists, since the Powergame rule also covers People handing over poweritems willingly. I would then classify the Struggle between the Greysuit and the Security forces and ICly handled, unless otherwise told to.

[kevinz000]

There is still an open complaint about blakeryan
In game behavior does not make me feel safe about supporting this.
Answers do not show understanding of the rules however I don't like judging people on three static questions so whatever. Mainly concerned about other things about him.

[Cabbose]

" I would check their IP and make sure there wasnt a congruent connection with a more known, perhaps, more "Noted" player."

Yeah, sure you would. Also, why do you follow that up with "and then I would check to make sure they arent an Antag"? Wouldn't it make sense to check-antags first?

"I would check all the logs and try to locate some evidence of Perhaps Metacomming or Metafriending," - How would you determine this? Not necessarily dealbreakers in here just curious. I'll delve into this in actual detail when I'm not about to pass out. Just some food for thought I picked up skimming, good luck with your application, friend!

[BernagherSantos]

" I would check their IP and make sure there wasnt a congruent connection with a more known, perhaps, more "Noted" player."

Yeah, sure you would. Also, why do you follow that up with "and then I would check to make sure they arent an Antag"? Wouldn't it make sense to check-antags first?

"I would check all the logs and try to locate some evidence of Perhaps Metacomming or Metafriending,"  - How would you determine this? Not necessarily dealbreakers in here just curious. I'll delve into this in actual detail when I'm not about to pass out. Just some food for thought I picked up skimming, good luck with your application, friend!

Perhaps my wording belays a confused timeline, but I feel like on observation, it would be evident of their Antag status, and i feel like insuring that this "Experienced New player" isn't a old player, seems like a fair point to investigate.

I would use the same techniques used against me when I was banned, LOOC logs, Chat logs, PDA, logs, Finding out their discord usernames(If available) and seeing if they are friends, or communicate. Again, I am not banned, and that is because I wouldn't jump to conclusions, but Like it was said, Its hard to prove Meta, but there are clues. and clues can be pressed to answers. Its not against the rules to play with friends, It is against the rules to communicate out of character to achieve results in character.

[Cabbose]

Aight, I'm willing to take that second answer. It's less looking for evidence of metacomming, but seeing what isn't there. When they've said maybe a couple words to others and nothing else all round but have been pal'ing around all game in a coordinated fashion tends to be the big one. (I like to kill one and dump em in maint somewhere and see if their buddy goes to fetch em but I'm a shitmin henk)

Answer to question one looks fine to me. Question two... Eh, he's probably not new if he knows how to bust into all these places but I support your decision to just kick back and watch until it escalates. If people are set on being shitters, it can sometimes be a better idea to wait and let them incriminate themselves even more so you can REALLY stick it to 'em. Checking for IP wouldn't be an easy one, you'll have a hard time remembering the IP of every slightly notorious player.

Question three looks good too, especially deferring the situation to other admins if they're available, always a good move to look for feedback on the grey stuff. Checking for meta, noting the powergamey aspects of it. Some would argue to not leave it IC but I tend to be pretty hands-off too so I'd probably do the same.

I'd like to see a copy of your notes to determine what issues you've had in the past, especially considering you've been playing for 9 months and with SS13 that isn't that much time in the grand scheme of things. DEFINITELY enough time put in to be a useful staffmember though.

I'll say from personal experience that fighting your way out of a negative first impression can be really fucking difficult, so good luck on taking this one on. I respect your desire to give back to the server you put time into and wish your app the best.

Give 'em a shot. Could end up a decent admin, though if he is a shitter maybe dealing with powerautists will burn him out and he'll leave.
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[Vincent Airin]

I'm putting a tack in this. Trump you've no authority or right to have any say in this matter.

[Worgilisk]

Unfortunately, this application will be rejected - with a lack of support from the admin team (myself included) and what we do know about you already, I can't see you as a good pick for the position.

Better luck next time.