As stated in my previous application, I still wish to help new players with learning the game. Though there is likely a lot to learn myself, I will in the end still try and help those who require it. Hopefully teaching them something that will help them win an operation/aid better than they normally would.
What gameplay areas do you know and which areas are you strong and weak in?:
I am:
Most experienced: Command (I am a WLed CO)
Quite Experienced: Medical, Engineering, OT funny stuff
Fairly Experienced: All Auxiliary Combat Support roles (IO, DP, DCC)
and finally I am the weakest in is Requisitions. I know everything, excluding some parts of BM, about Requisitions.
(taken from previous mentor app due to it still holding true.)
How often are to able to play CM?:
At very least 2-4 rounds a day, I cant say for certain it will remain like this but I remain confident.
A screenshot or transcript of your human and xeno playtimes:
Roughly increased the numbers a bit, mainly on CO as its a 60 hour increase since last mentor application. ,
Anything else you’d like to add?:
To further hold myself accountable, along with the fact it was already stated in the previous application I did. I have indeed been removed from being an Admin TGMC due to a nasty conduct on my end, and I know talking about it here even though its been already talked about is pretty shitty of myself to do. I simply do not see how else I can talk about it/refer to it. There are better people, but I really want to help where I can. The more hands you have, the lighter the work begins to feel.
Every time I’ve seen this guy in-game he seems to be competent.
He has a CO whitelist, that’s another good mark.
Given his past mentor application, there probably will be someone who questions you about that.
BUT, given that I used to be kind of a shitter (a REALLY bad one not to mention) a few years ago, I TOTALLY feel from where you’re coming from feeling like nobody believes you.
Other than that …
Since no one has asked questions for you to answer / test you on (this time), let’s go with these:
A scout specialist sends an m-help "Hey I’m the scout spec, what does the thermal tarp do? Why is it even in my inventory??
The Chef sends an m-help “Hey, how do I make a pepperoni pizza?”
A Xeno sends an m-help “Hey, I’m new to xeno, what caste / role should I play? I got NO idea what i’m doing.”
A Marine sends an m-help “Hey, I’m trying to start a mutiny. What are the requirements?”
A Marine sends an m-help “Hey, I think I have enough people for a mutiny. Can I stage it?”
A Marine sends an m-help “Hey, I’m pretty sure this Alpha PVT is new. He could use some help” There is already an SEA, and they are over-burdened and busy and says in mentor-chat “I could use some help taking care of that”. You are currently perma-dead
A Xeno Queen sends an m-help “Please tell this xeno that they can’t dis-obey me, I really don’t want to banish them, but if they keep this up I will have to. Could you give them … I dunno … a nudge?”
A Xeno sends an m-help “Wait … does sniper spec just AUTO-hit regardless of range if the game says it has a clear shot? I’m so confused right now because I ran behind a wall, but the bullet still hit and killed me.” Upon asking more info they relay that the sniper’s laser-sight was NOT activated, but they are 110% confident that they were safe behind cover because of previous shots on allies and the angle of the shots. (This one’s hard, good luck!)
Thank you for your comment, yes I suspect someone will bring up/question about my past mentor application and/or me being an Ex-Admin on TGMC but I will cross that bridge when it arrives.
Either case, on to the questions;
A scout specialist sends an m-help "Hey I’m the scout spec, what does the thermal tarp do? Why is it even in my inventory??
Assuming this question talks about the thermal bodybag (Do not recall a thermal tarp being added to scout’s kit), it is a stealthy version of a bodybag. Making transporting corpses/fallen marines from the backline of the enemy/xeno force much more easier. Though not fast it is better than a roller bed simply due to you remaining undetected. Suggest saving it as it could become useful later. If you need more help let me know.
The Chef sends an m-help “Hey, how do I make a pepperoni pizza?”
Here’s the wiki for cooking and drinks. Should easily find the pizza section, Meat pizza is a thing. though no pepperoni pizza exists to my knowledge. (here would be the link.)
A Xeno sends an m-help “Hey, I’m new to xeno, what caste / role should I play? I got NO idea what i’m doing.”
I recommend playing drone, Usually easy to play and utilize. (here would be the link to the xeno caste page) If you need additional help let me know.
A Marine sends an m-help “Hey, I’m trying to start a mutiny. What are the requirements?”
Unfortunately only administrators can validate mutinies. Though the vague requirements are: XO/CO/aCO has been disregarding his marine’s worries and forcing them to charge into battle, Making large errors (either on purpose or not), or hijack is happening and they don’t call evac. Though bear in mind, a Admin has full right to say all, one, or none are correct requirements, this is just my understanding of the current ruling. If you want to continue with the mutiny attempt, Ahelp and I am sure the administration team will see if your justifications/apparent reasonings for mutiny are valid.
A Marine sends an m-help “Hey, I think I have enough people for a mutiny. Can I stage it?”
Mentors can not activate a mutiny, even if with proper reasoning and manpower on both sides. Ahelp should you think you achieve the requirements for a mutiny, the staff will notify you if you do not.
A Marine sends an m-help “Hey, I’m pretty sure this Alpha PVT is new. He could use some help” There is already an SEA, and they are over-burdened and busy and says in mentor-chat “I could use some help taking care of that”. You are currently perma-dead
I would PM the PVT and see if he is new, if he is then I will walk him through the steps on how to play the game. And if he IS new then I will PM the original Marine who sent the M-help and say I will teach em.
A Xeno Queen sends an m-help “Please tell this xeno that they can’t dis-obey me, I really don’t want to banish them, but if they keep this up I will have to. Could you give them … I dunno … a nudge?”
I am not familiar with the SOP/Procedure with Mentors but I will assume you are allowed to notify players who do not follow the queen’s orders, if I am not allowed to then I will ask a staff member. Regardless, I will likely send back a PM to the queen saying it will be handled should this be the case. IF it is not something remotely I can do, even with staff help, I will say to the queen; It is your hive and you have to police it as needed. You sometimes have to be the bad guy.
A Xeno sends an m-help “Wait … does sniper spec just AUTO-hit regardless of range if the game says it has a clear shot? I’m so confused right now because I ran behind a wall, but the bullet still hit and killed me.” Upon asking more info they relay that the sniper’s laser-sight was NOT activated, but they are 110% confident that they were safe behind cover because of previous shots on allies and the angle of the shots. (This one’s hard, good luck!)
A variety of things come into account with hit registration. Lag, Time dilation, even the server! On the sniper’s end it could be a clean shot, but on your end it could’ve been a clean duck behind cover. Regardless, the sniper’s weapon has a REALLY high velocity making dodging really hard if you aren’t near cover. so, at longer ranges it does mean you have about 1/2 second (at time of it being shot) to duck behind cover, but with this being so tight of a window I would say you got hit due to lag/time dilation/server lag or a combination of the three. If you need any more help let me know.
I am not savvy with Mentor Procedure/etc as I have not found any material about it on the wiki or forums. So I am mostly going in blind in this regard.
For scout spec, yes I was referring to thermal body-bag
Your use of links for the chef and new xeno were on-point
You did a good job of avoiding the mutiny trap-question as yes, it IS and admin-handled issue
The Xeno Queen question is usually handled by an admin, as it involves dis-obedient / troublesome players, but your response was good.
The hard question, there’s several possible answers. You got one of them, congrats!
The one I always shoot for is that, believe it or not, sniper shots (when aimed) can curve 1 or 2 tiles after firing IF the xeno moves, that’s why it hits so consistently, sometimes even around corners.
overall, you did great on the questions without mentor knowledge of proceedure!
Not that i know the guy at all, but all interactions ive had with thespy have been good. you have a nice spread of hours between marines and benos, which is really good. Def an endorsement from me, if i had a vote that is lol.
Thank you for expressing your confidence in me. Correct me if I am wrong, but I am fairly certain anyone can add a +1 or -1 regardless of the application.
+1 from me. Solid player and good CO. They know how to RP and are pretty knowledgeable on in-game mechanics, and stay active in the community. I have never had a bad interaction with them.
Thanks for the +1! Though currently my time (as of writing this reply) has been placed else-where as life usually loves to do, I will join back into the game and CO + RP more often soon.
I don’t know Andy too well, but from what I’ve seen, they’re a very competent player, and their answers to the mhelps only confirms this to me. They may have a history as a shitter, but I’m not even going to take that into consideration. They’ve clearly changed, and who am I to say no to someone who wants to turn over a new leaf?
Thanks for the +1, and yes I have been a shitter at times, but time move on; and I am not one who remains in the past. I change much like everyone else does, though many would prefer time to stop moving. Regardless, I am attempting to prove to people I have changed, and you have shown me it is working. Though not many people noticed it seems.
This kind of thing takes time, and even then, people may just not care. To put it nicely, fuck them. As long as you improve for yourself and realize that you are becoming a better person, that’s all that matters.
