DankAnimeme CO Application

[DankAnimemes]

Byond ID: DankAnimeme

Player name you use the most: Rebecca 'Whiskey' Lee

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:
None in the last year

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?
Yes

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 think the CO has two parts to their job. I think the first part is for the commander to have a plan of action for the marine forces, and to allow the SOs to figure out how to best execute that plan. I think the second part is making sure that their plan will still be fun for the marines (not having a squad sit on the almayer as a reserve force).

If a member of your staff is disobeying orders, how would you handle it?
First I would take a look at what they are doing. If it is working well I would not do anything about it. If it is not working I would give them a warning, if they continued to disobey I would report them to the military police.

Why should you be whitelisted?
I have been playing for a long time, and have improved myself a lot since I began playing. I have many unique ideas for marine strategies that I think would be fun and effective.

[FearTheBlackout]

I remember your character and I think you could be trusted to lead. +1!

[DankAnimemes]

+1

This man is part of a small group I remember easily, and part of a smaller group I remember for good reasons. Hope to see you as a CO soon

-1

Okay I am a fucking moron. I was trying to post this on Arbs’ Commander Application - CDR JONES, Alan but posted it here by mistake (I am using my phone and the interface is tricky). To be honest I should probably be denied just because I was stupid enough to make this mistake.

[Sambalu]

I don't recall seeing you in game alot recently, but that might be because of time zones.
However, the biggest issue I have with this is that you upvoted yourself.

+1

This man is part of a small group I remember easily, and part of a smaller group I remember for good reasons. Hope to see you as a CO soon

I'm going to go with a -1 because of that.
Actually, I'm going to neutral since it could have been an honest mistake.

[xywenx00]

+1

This man is part of a small group I remember easily, and part of a smaller group I remember for good reasons. Hope to see you as a CO soon

You forgot to change accounts. -1 Might've been an actual error. Might've not been. Still funny.

[DankAnimemes]

I don't recall seeing you in game alot recently, but that might be because of time zones.
However, the biggest issue I have with this is that you upvoted yourself.


I'm going to go with a -1 because of that.

Okay wow I am an idiot I was trying to post on one of the other CO applications

[DankAnimemes]

You forgot to change accounts. -1 Might've been an actual error. Might've not been. Still funny.

I fucked up and posted it on my application instead of Alan Jones' application. I was using the phone interface which is kindoff tricky. I edited the post on here to reflect this

[DankAnimemes]

Okay here is my disclaimer. I accidentally posted a reply meant for Alan Jones' application. I edited that post to reflect my mistake. I understand that this mistake alone is a strong case to deny me. I understand most people will not believe this is actually an accident. All I can say in my defense is what I have said in response posts, I was using my phone and the interface on my phone is tricky. I posted the same message I originally posted here on Alan Jones' application because he deserves it. Anyway that is all I have to say.

[Arbs]

Mistakes happen. It's fine.

I can point out a few things to help you out though.

While the application is within the required format and follows the guidelines, people may point out that it could use a bit more effort put into it. The answers on it's own are enough, but you could perhaps go into more detail on your understanding of the questions above. Describe the procedures, rules, do's & don'ts or what you know about it. It brings insight on your side and gives the audience something to base a judgement on.

While everyone has their own play style, I'm guessing your CO would be granting the officers and SLs quite some freewill. What you actually going to be like as a CO? What would your priorities and main concerns be?

I also have to say that I have encountered you as an SO in the CIC as well as have provided overwatch for you when you have played SL. I have to say that you can fill in the role and complete the tasks rather reliably. But you could use some more communication with others and perhaps some incentive to take initiative and reaction skills. I do recommend you to play SO/XO or perhaps SL a more often for the duration of your application, to provide the audience with more material to base their judgement and feedback on.

And with that I wish you good luck on your application. I'll be back again to place a vote once I have seen more of you to form a clearer opinion so for now I'll stay on neutral.

[Kavlo]

Just gonna ignore the post mistake you made and carry on like it didn't happen.

You're definitely active ingame and have been making a go at playing command roles. Application is a bit bare-bones like Alan pointed out somewhat but since you've been playing a lot for a long time I can look past that a somewhat.

I'll throw you a +1.

[DankAnimemes]

While everyone has their own play style, I'm guessing your CO would be granting the officers and SLs quite some freewill. What you actually going to be like as a CO? What would your priorities and main concerns be?

I also have to say that I have encountered you as an SO in the CIC as well as have provided overwatch for you when you have played SL. I have to say that you can fill in the role and complete the tasks rather reliably. But you could use some more communication with others and perhaps some incentive to take initiative and reaction skills. I do recommend you to play SO/XO or perhaps SL a more often for the duration of your application, to provide the audience with more material to base their judgement and feedback on.

Thanks for the advise. To answer the first question my main concern would be the well being of the marines. If a strategy is getting lots of the marines killed it would be my priority to change tactics. I would also try to ensure a triage is setup on the ground so minor surgery can be done without evac.

As for the second thing, I have been getting my router replaced and have not been able to play for a few days, I will definitely get on and do some more rounds in command as soon as I can (hopefully tonight if all goes well).

[ThesoldierLLJK]

Competent SL who knows what they're doing, and honestly mistakes happen with the mobile version of phpBB especially since it's not iphone friendly.
Dank now that you're back I just wanna watch and see how you are at SO/XO before I can give you a full +1

[Arbs]

I’ll give this a +1 too then. Good luck with the app!

[NoahKirchner]

I've got a fancy schmancy question for you, one that I've encountered ingame before.

You're the CO, you've sent marines down to the planet and you've given all your orders and what-not when an SO reports to you that a squad leader (And by association, his squad) is disobeying your orders to stay at the FOB in favour of rushing the frontline and fighting. Your SO has told them that those aren't their orders but the squad isn't listening, how would you handle this?

[DankAnimemes]

I've got a fancy schmancy question for you, one that I've encountered ingame before.

You're the CO, you've sent marines down to the planet and you've given all your orders and what-not when an SO reports to you that a squad leader (And by association, his squad) is disobeying your orders to stay at the FOB in favour of rushing the frontline and fighting. Your SO has told them that those aren't their orders but the squad isn't listening, how would you handle this?

First I would try to contact the SL personally and try to get them to return to the FOB.
If the SL returns with the squad then fine, no harm done.
If they do not the first thing I would do is move another squad to the FOB to replace them, if no other squads are available then I would follow the chain of command and replace the SL with the next highest member of the squad. In either case I would report the SL to the MPs so that they could detain him when he returned to the almayer.

The reason I would replace the squad before switching SLs is that SLs have the "Issue orders" ability which is a powerful tool, and other important tools that make operations easier

[NoahKirchner]

First I would try to contact the SL personally and try to get them to return to the FOB.
If the SL returns with the squad then fine, no harm done.
If they do not the first thing I would do is move another squad to the FOB to replace them, if no other squads are available then I would follow the chain of command and replace the SL with the next highest member of the squad. In either case I would report the SL to the MPs so that they could detain him when he returned to the almayer.

The reason I would replace the squad before switching SLs is that SLs have the "Issue orders" ability which is a powerful tool, and other important tools that make operations easier

Fair enough, a pretty solid answer.

+1

[TexasTwoStep]

-1. The initial application lacks any substance material - you say you have great ideas and effects - make me believe you.

[Imperator_Titan]

Just gonna ignore the post mistake you made and carry on like it didn't happen.

You're definitely active ingame and have been making a go at playing command roles. Application is a bit bare-bones like Alan pointed out somewhat but since you've been playing a lot for a long time I can look past that a somewhat.

I'll throw you a +1.

Judging by your activity and most of what Kavlo said, alongside good responses to a question provided by Noah, I'd say you're capable of being a commander, albeit the application itself is weak.

+1

[Sargeantmuffinman]

Application is lacking in a lot of information about how a commander should/could/would operate but I've seen your name before so that's a positive.
+1

[Amaxin]

The application seems pretty empty to me, yet your name rings the bell - and not the horribly sounding one. Neutral on this so far.

Imagine this. If you, as a commander, made a plan for the whole round, relayed it to the command staff and started executing it, then 10 minutes after the drop your XO and SO's would completely ignore it and do their own thing - how would you handle that? What would you do about the CIC staff, and what about the squad leaders planetside? Would you rather stick to your own plan, or try to bend towards theirs?

[DankAnimemes]

Imagine this. If you, as a commander, made a plan for the whole round, relayed it to the command staff and started executing it, then 10 minutes after the drop your XO and SO's would completely ignore it and do their own thing - how would you handle that? What would you do about the CIC staff, and what about the squad leaders planetside? Would you rather stick to your own plan, or try to bend towards theirs?

In a situation like what you are describing keeping the marines coordinated would be my top priority. In my experience as an SL and SO once the marines become dis-coordinated it is extremely tricky to get them back in line. My overall goal would be to get the command staff back to working on one plan of action, but doing that would take time. While I get them coordinated I would try to make sure multiple squads are not given the same objective, and no important locations are left undefended. As for the SLs I would keep them informed and make sure they are keeping their squads together. Finally as for whose plan we follow I would try to keep towards the original plan since making sudden large changes tends to go poorly. If however, a large change to the plan is necessary to keep the command staff working towards one goal, then I would be willing to make that change.

[Aceluke123]

-1. The initial application lacks any substance material - you say you have great ideas and effects - make me believe you.

I have to agree, the application looks very bare-bones. Something I don't like to see in any application. At least an idea or reply to the questions rather than "yes" would be helpful in understanding your attitude.

I'm neutral leaning on -1 depending on a few questions I will possibly be neutral.

Why do you think the BE rule exists?

Also, you said in the final notes you have plans for a fun idea on a map. Mind sharing at least an example of a "fun idea." It doesn't have to be original at all, just want to know what sort of gameplan do you believe would make the most fun for both sides of the round?

[DankAnimemes]

Why do you think the BE rule exists?

Also, you said in the final notes you have plans for a fun idea on a map. Mind sharing at least an example of a "fun idea." It doesn't have to be original at all, just want to know what sort of gameplan do you believe would make the most fun for both sides of the round?

I think the BE rule exists so that in high action situation something can rapidly be done about a marine who is causing issues. I think that while the ahelp process is a good solution, it takes time and in a high action situation (like being boarded) the marines do not have time to spare. With the BE rule the CO can execute a marine who either intentionally or by stupidity is causing issues before they do too much damage.

As for the second thing my ideas mainly pertain to the FOBs. I think FOBs are a core of marine play but also a boring part. I often see squads who are stationed at the FOB get decimated because their marines slowly but surely wander off from boredom. Furthermore I rarely see successful FOB defenses. Usually I see a long drawn out fight that costs the marines tons of resources and the aliens a handful of xenos. Only in rare cases do I see the FOB force aliens to retreat, and when it happens the marines are usually to depleted to pursue them. So my main idea would be to put less emphasis on the FOB, or at least the FOB as it is in the current meta. I would of course still have a small base defending the LZ, but not the massive fortresses marines build now. My main focus would be firebases, small outposts in strategic locations that the marines would move between as necessary. This would keep the majority of marines closer to the action and get rid of the long sieges of the marines FOB.

Sorry for the long answer, but it is something I have put a lot of thought into and have been dying for a chance to talk about

[DankAnimemes]

I just want to say thanks to everybody for all the feedback. Lots of people are saying my application was too short and looking back at it you all are definitely right about that. If this application gets denied (and I totally understand if it does), and if I end up applying again at a later time I will definitely take all of your advise to heart

[ThesoldierLLJK]

Based on some of dank animemes answers, I’m switching my neutral to +1

I think Rebecca deserves a shot