Kessel

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sips tea This is where the fun begins.

RP Name: Jedi Peacekeeper Master Krauser | 41stGC MEDO CPT Wesker | Tyrant Leven Steam ID: STEAM_0:0:56986915 VIP (Y/N): Y Age: 17 Timezone: EST What was your previous staff rank?: NA Are you currently staff on a different server?: No Why did you leave the staff team?: This is very short and straightforward, and it's gonna sound silly, but simply put, I went on LOA from CG and forgot to put up a staff LOA, so they believed I had gone inactive and removed me accordingly at the next meeting. It's entirely my fault, and I take full responsibility. Why do you want to rejoin the staff team? (3 sentence minimum): My main reason is to continue contributing the community in a more meaningful fashion, since that's always been my goal. That's why I used to be CG for so long, and why I now continue serving as a Temple Guard. Both of these roles are part of making sure that the server run smoothly, since they both take part in enforcing rules and pitching and reviewing important ideas. I'd like to rejoin the staff team to continue doing this in a more formal, official capacity. How do you feel your previous time as a staff member went? (3 sentence minimum): I enjoyed it, personally. It was satisfying to respond to simple tickets that I often see go ignored for a long time by other staff. Even giving somebody a whitelist made the experience feel rewarding and worthwhile. Other than my aforementioned blunder with forgetting to submit an LOA to the forums, I didn't have any issues with activity or conduct, and I will maintain this clean record going forward, both as a staff member and a regular player. Do you understand by re-applying to get your previous rank back that you will be tested on your knowledge of the server rules and practices?: Yes

4/4 Good effort. It's good that TG got to work with the troopers today. We don't get it as often as we could, so it was nice to work with them. The Temple build was great.

It pains me to give this a -1, but your history of similarly reprehensible actions does not reflect well on the server. As one of our greatest GMs, you will always have my respect, but I’m afraid you’ve used up all your chances this time.

4/4 It was a bit on the silly side, but I think it opened some doorways for some science RP, and maybe even a sequel. Good work.

+1 Having to fight over servers for different events and trainings is annoying.

Goodbye.

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This is completely unnecessary. Fox answering to Yularen? Are you kidding me?

Your instructions in debrief were to rate it 1/10, so here you go. Just kidding, you nerd. It's a solid 10/10. Keep it up.

+1 I've had several positive experiences with Newt, both in and outside the Jedi Order. He's very good with RP, and is also very creative. He would make an excellent addition to the GM team.

10/10 I enjoyed going into battle with the troops on my Jedi. It was well-organized, and ran fairly smoothly. Thank you, and keep it up!

RP Name: Executive Officer Stone | TG KA Kessel | BO ENG SFC Kessel Steam ID: STEAM_0:0:56986915 VIP (Y/N): Yes Age: 17 Timezone: EST Tell us why you wish to be an administrator (6 sentence minimum): For the longest time, I was reluctant to apply to the staff team because of the responsibilities it carries, but I have always seen tickets and other calls for assistance go unanswered. I feel that being a member of the staff team is one small way that I can help to reduce this issue. Resolving disputes and keeping the server running smoothly has always been a top priority of mine. It's my job, in fact. I work with already existing members of the staff team on a regular basis as part of my duties in Shock. Another thing I hope to be able to do as I work my way up the ranks is help with simulations and spawning tickets (as previously mentioned) that often take way too long to get a response. From personal experience, I can say that I often have waited five or more minutes for a ticket in prime time hours, and I want to see it stop. Lastly, I see lots of minges and defects messing around and going unaddressed for a long time, causing significant disruption to the rest of the server, Ultimately, the plan is to bring more integrity and responsiveness to the table, which we could always use. Tell us a little about yourself (3 sentence minimum): I started playing on Synergy around September of 2018, following a long break from the Star Wars RP genre. I spent about a month in 501st before transferring to Shock, as that's always been my battalion of choice since I started SWRP in 2017. Helping with security and rule enforcement is one of my main goals on the server. That's why I immediately started my Jedi after getting VIP. working to hard to join TG when I was only a Padawan. I then joined Base Ops to help run operations because (pardon my bluntness) there are rarely any good numbers of BO on. I'm a laid-back, well-rounded player, and I like taking part in activities with players of other battalions to get to know people. When it comes to rules and discipline, I can be hard, but I am always fair. I hope to bring all these aspects into service as a staff member. Do you have any previous staff experience? I do not have any prior staff experience on our server, but I was a game master on a smaller server about a year. That job gave me some staff abilities, and I helped to moderate it when the owners weren't around. Please note that this server has since closed. How much playtime do you have on the synergy server? (You must have a minimum of 75 hours of in-game playtime on the server to apply for new admin. Make a staff ticket in the game so that you can figure out your playtime if you think you are close) As I write this application, my playtime sits at 1183:25:50. Are you currently staff on a Synergy Server?: (If so specify which one) I am not a staff member on any Synergy server.

9/10 I only deducted a point because the NPCs had way too much health, in my opinion.

9/10 There was a lot going on, but from what I saw, it was a decent enough shoot-em-up. Keep it going.

10/10 I was Lord Nosferatum in this event, and I enjoyed the way the RP was set up and executed with the Jedi and troopers involved. I look forward to seeing the upcoming parts of this event that you have planned. (Sorry for not commenting sooner. Something came up.)

Imagine saying “Happy Christmas”. What a nerd.

10/10 We broke the door to the Council chambers and guarded the Temple a lot. Would play again.

Easy 10/10 This is one of the few times that I can say that I've thoroughly enjoyed doing passive RP. I was on my TG before switching to Shock, and the interactions with the initiates as the event progressed was awesome.

10/10 Chaotic lightsaber duels are wild, but in a good way.

7/10 I showed up toward the tail end of the event, but I saw lots of pods and droids, so keep it up.

Steam Name: Jflag24 RP Name: Executive Officer Stone Steam ID: STEAM_0:0:56986915 Battalion or squad you are applying for: Shock Experience: Initially, I started by joining up with the 501st as my first battalion and becoming a jet trooper back in late 2018. I would constantly hound Rex about what new opportunities I would be able to access, as well as what I could to do to improve my performance in the battalion. Even as an NCO, when I would see a drastic decline in officer activity, I would quickly reach out to my superiors to find them and resolve it, as I wanted to see the battalion function at its best. About a month after I became a 501st, I quickly realized that it wasn't quite right for me, opting to transfer to what was then called "Coruscant Guard" about a month later. In my entire Star Wars RP career, the police battalions have always been where I belong. This is where I've been ever since leaving 501st.. I've always been quick to leadership positions during my time in Shock. The one I'm most proud of is my several months of active involvement in the server's medical branch, acting as Shock's medical lead. I helped to boost their numbers and facilitate important discussions in the medical Discord, as the branch was a server-wide mess at this time. This is an idea I hope to apply to the entire battalion. I had to juggle the battalion roster, medical roster, and several logging channels across Shock and Medic Discords to keep things running at peak efficiency. Even after I was no longer a member of the medical branch, I tried to check in to make sure my successor had everything he needed to continue. Furthermore, during this time, I joined our battalion intel team, not just to prove myself as an officer, but also to show that I could responsibly handle important documents and information. I would eventually be promoted to intel officer by Ratio, which gave me more responsibilities, such as validating information and double checking the rest of the team's work. I held all these positions until I became a LTC and applied for the position of Stone, an esteemed position, given its previous holder. I then ran trials as a colonel, and then commander when Ratio believed that I had proven that I deserved to be Stone. I've since been working much more closely other battalions, especially when I try to host training to fill in the void that we have unfortunately been dealing with. I'll frequently invite others to join in on our activities, as this helps build good relationships between the battalions and give us insight on how we can do better. My most recent exploits have been management as the executive officer, which I was recently promoted to. In this position, I've been helping Slump manage the battalion's most important tasks, such as hearing appeals, shaping our Shock High Command into better leaders for the future, and connecting different battalions for roleplay through use of my connections in Base Ops, Jedi, and history working with other troopers outside Shock, especially Doom's Unit, when the opportunity presents itself. Why should you become a Battalion Commander?: I believe that I have sufficient experience to uphold the standards set by the battalion commanders that preceded me: Shakes, Une, Ratio, and Slump. They've always been tough but fair, and I've learned a lot of the essential skills that a BCMD needs to have. At times, this means using an iron fist at times. I think that part of our recent shortcomings can be attributed to a lack of whip-cracking in the ranks. I want to be tough but fair, assertive without making people feel uncomfortable. In my short time as XO, I've had many opportunities to sit in on and help make important decisions to help improve our battalion, such as new tryouts, training programs, and rules. I don't want to do things in an entirely traditional fashion, but rather mold the battalion as needed instead of trying to make a broken system work. This is what a battalion commander needs to be able to do, and I think I have the capability and charisma to make it work. I've always been one of our most vocal members, quickly speaking out with my thoughts about new ideas that the troopers post in our Discord. This type of discussion is what keeps communication clear between members and allows appropriate changes to be implemented. Growth and maturity are also important factors in being a battalion commander, and I believe that I have shown both since joining Shock. When I became a commander, I was told by my superiors that they thought I was the biggest turnaround that they'd ever seen, as they believed that I would never amount to anything, given some of my previous difficulties in the battalion. Now, with the post of battalion commander, I hope to instill that discipline and improvement in future Shock. Do you understand the lore of your battalion or squad?: Yes, and I frequently implement it in creative ways during roleplay situations. Availability: I am usually available after 5 or 6 PM EST on most weekdays, and almost all the time on most weekends. Estimate of how long you've played on Synergy Roleplay?: As of November 11, 2019, I have 983 hours on the server, and I've been playing since September 2018. Do you have a microphone?: I do. Where do you want your battalion or squad to be at the end of your term?: One of our primary issues in the battalion in recent weeks is a series of drops in activity and numbers. My primary goal is to build up our numbers, particularly by getting our commissioned officers more involved in the recruitment process, that we may set a better example and boost retention. As it stands, we are starting to reach an equilibrium where more people are leaving than entering. I propose more incentives, such as an overhaul in the merit system to give people more cause to up their recruitment numbers. Training has also been lackluster, with barely a training logged in recent weeks. I'm going to start putting my foot down and offering more of the aforementioned incentives that I develop during my time as BCMD, just as I will discipline those who are not contributing to the battalion. Ultimately, we need to get our act together entirely. We're in a constant bell curve of activity, and I want to stabilize it for more than a week. In addition, we have, unfortunately, had a lot of arrest and event-oriented issues, mostly stemming from the fact that some troopers are failing to properly educate our newcomers, so I plan to begin having officers oversee basic training, as well as other things, to make sure that our recruits are being trained to Shock High Command's high standards. As it stands, this is not being done, and I need to address it quickly. There have been too many situations where people haven't stepped up to improve communication, enact battle comms, and follow/enforce the rules properly. Do you understand that if you go inactive that you will be removed from your position?: I do. Do you understand that your position has a three month term limit and you must reapply after three months to maintain your commander rank?: I do.

O7, Slump. We'll miss you dearly. You're a true trooper.

Take it easy. We’ve got you covered.