Amy - Relend's Synth App

[Relend]

Byond ID:
Relend

Marine Name:
Evelyn 'Hatter' Harlay

Name/Designation of the Synth Character you’re requesting to use:
Amaryllis

Are you familiar with the Synthetic Programming and Guidelines?
Yes indeed I am.

Synthetic Character Story:

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Almayer Medical Bay: Mission log- OF-Trs-023
The Almayer's medbay, a place usually known for it's tranquil pace and pristine image, was awash in chaos. Wounded and dead flowed in at an abundant pace as the once sanitized floors became awash in blood and grime. Medication was flowing like candy as the medics struggled to keep every marine stable enough for surgery. The sounds of radio operators scrambling in a futile attempt to coordinate, and the countless amount of medical equipment at work, were all overshadowed by the horrific pained screams of dying men.

Each and every doctor was stuck in a hurried, nearly frenzied pace. With the lack of available operating rooms some even opted to forego proper procedure and conduct surgery hastily on roller beds and even tables. The medbay was more akin to a factory, bringing all models of wounded marine back up to standard amidst the chaotic shuffle. With each marine lucky enough to be properly treated in a formal specialized room, and sent back out, another was quickly rushed in place. Realizing the dire state of the situation at hand, Amaryllis scanned through the countless bodies of injured men, desperate for treatment, and within a second, a single individual caught her eye.

Moving quickly to the side of the marine bellowing in anguish, Amaryllis would kneel down and begin to assess the situation. The marine, now recognized as one Madison Delaney, clutched at her chest as red crimson leaked between her fingers and gasped sharply. Their eyes darted around the room in a panic before focusing on the synth staring down at her. Amaryllis, sensing the panicked movements of Madison, smiled wide, too wide to look natural, and tilted her head slightly to the side. Her own voice was soon made to be heard, a monotone voice nearly droned out by the cacophony of noises around them.

"Do not worry Madison, the pain you feel will be gone very soon seeing as you will either receive surgery or expire before you go under the knife." Her hands began to ruffle about in the medkit she had procured earlier, pulling out a purple injector before sticking it into Madison, A sigh of relief emanated from the marine as the pain she was subjected to was temporarily lessened.

"H-holy shit...that's not reassuring..." Madison's voice was meek, barely a whimper, as she spoke out.

Amaryllis pulled out some bandages and got to hastily work on the marines battered chest, a paltry patchwork soon completed. She pursed her lips and chuckled slightly as she gently set one of her hands down on the marines thigh, while the other softly turned her head by the chin until their eyes met.

"Strange...so many are elated to hear they might be released from their pain, no matter to what end." With a small shrug Amaryllis would stand, her eyes scanning around the room once more. Her smile faltered and seemingly twitched as she held it whilst finding another individual to treat. Noting another patient in need of assistance she turned back to Madison, gently patting her on the head. "Now, please break a leg dear."

"W-wha...?" Madison looked incredulously at Amaryllis as the synth began to walk off, making a b-line for her new patient.
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How do you intend to play your Synth?
With my synth I intend to bring the unnerving nature of such a machine's imitation to light. While trying to closely mimic human behavior, Amaryllis will end up coming off as very strange due to her being equipped with a low-budget emotional analysis module. Her interactions with others will come off as unsettling; smiling a bit too wide, incorporating strange sayings, and overall saying the wrong things at the wrong times thinking it would comfort those around her or simply be appropriate.
I would intend to play this synth as more of a medical focused one when allowed, as the bedside manner would lend well to her mannerisms.

How familiar are you with support roles? (ie; Medical, MT, Science, SO)
I've played all roles with MT and SO being my strongest.

Why should we whitelist you?
I believe I am a very capable player in both RP and game-mechanics but I'm sure everyone toots their own horn here. Truthfully, I think I can bring another fresh experience to people playing CM with my synth like I hope and intend to do with my marine. RP is the heart of this game and community and I love it to pieces so much! I simply believe I am capable of taking it further as a synth.

Have you been banned from CM in the last month for any reason (we will check, and lies may result in immediate denial)?
I've never been banned from the server.

Are you currently banned from any other servers and if so, why?
I am not and have never been.

Do you understand that any player - donor or otherwise - can have their whitelist status revoked should they break our rules or the Synthetic Programming Guideline?
I understand completely.

Notes: I would love to hear all feedback and critiques. Thank you so much for reading and your consideration.

[JennerH]

Relend has been around far longer than I have, and the way she plays her character shows, at least to me, that she is more than capable of roleplaying. I've seen them perform greatly at command roles and combat roles, although I personally haven't interacted with them too many times when they were support roles. However, from my experience with the player, and how they plan to play their synth, I believe they're more than capable of doing this whitelist justice, and so without further rambling, here is my honorary +1

Hope you get it hun, and thanks for adding me to your story!

[Alky]

Cheers to a +1!

I like the story, and Hatter has been a staple in the community when it comes to their RP styles. However, I want to see more things than just medical duty, you say in your support roles that you are better with MT and SO, but you decided to revolve your story with medical? I would've find it better if you manage to do the things that you are comfortable with along with some snapshot on other roles than just medical but nonetheless, I like it.

[Omicega]

I don't think the name fits at all and for me that outweighs more or less everything else.

You are a good roleplayer and the story is decently written, but the quirk is similar to things that have been done before (to say the least). I can kind of overlook this because the scope for what you can really factor into a synth quirk thing is kind of narrow anyway, but it's still something I think is worth mentioning.

Like I said, though, the name is an issue for me. 'Trying too hard' is probably a poor turn of phrase, but it's the best way I can describe what it looks like you're going for - if you want a name that stands out from the crowd, there are past examples that provide that in spades without being that far out in left field (Kia and Cerise are two examples that immediately come to mind).

EDIT: On immediate second thoughts, it's an outright -1 for me unless the name were to be changed, not just a neutral. That might seem a bit harsh, but to me it borders on immersion-breaking and opens the floodgates to a whole host of 'creative' names that go entirely against the somewhat simple and understated theme the current whitelist has.

[Relend]

Cheers to a +1!

I like the story, and Hatter has been a staple in the community when it comes to their RP styles. However, I want to see more things than just medical duty, you say in your support roles that you are better with MT and SO, but you decided to revolve your story with medical? I would've find it better if you manage to do the things that you are comfortable with along with some snapshot on other roles than just medical but nonetheless, I like it.

Thanks to both you and Jenner for the kind words.

As for your comments Alky I plan to due plenty more than just medical duty but simply molded the story and synth to start around it as it would make the best foundation for her. It was also the first thing I got inspiration to write for concerning a story with unfortunately many blocks from other avenues due to my poor pedigree with stories of this kind or simply in general. I assure you I am comfortable with every role and plan to showcase it.

I don't think the name fits at all and for me that outweighs more or less everything else.

You are a good roleplayer and the story is decently written, but the quirk is similar to things that have been done before (to say the least). I can kind of overlook this because the scope for what you can really factor into a synth quirk thing is kind of narrow anyway, but it's still something I think is worth mentioning.

Like I said, though, the name is an issue for me. 'Trying too hard' is probably a poor turn of phrase, but it's the best way I can describe what it looks like you're going for - if you want a name that stands out from the crowd, there are past examples that provide that in spades without being that far out in left field (Kia and Cerise are two examples that immediately come to mind).

Neutral.

Ah, as for the name, that can be changed. I simply loved the flower that the name is assosiated with and planned to make her a redhead so the name fit. It can certainly be shortened to Amy though since that probably rolls off the tongue much better.

[Jakkkk]

You really shot yourself in the foot with your name Relend, I'm sticking to a -1 with this one. You better hope if you get accepted people make a nickname for you. Everything else is pretty good, I can agree with Omicega where the robotic aspect of a synthetic being their quirk is overdone, but I suspect you'd do it in a different way.

[OatzAndHoes]

I've got to agree with the above name comments. Also I'm just going to be honest the backstory just seems a little cringey to me. I don't know how else to describe it but to me it reads like the intro to a romance fanfic.

[Sulaboy]

Just change the name to Amy, Mary, or Liss (or something entirely different if you think it fits). The app is nice, but the story is kinda short not in length but in scope. Also your quirk seems to be less focused on the fact that your character is a robot, but rather that they have a darker perspective on life. I am fine giving this a +1 after the name has been changed (because synth names should be short simple and easy to say).

Name was changed here is your +1

[Relend]

You really shot yourself in the foot with your name Relend, I'm sticking to a -1 with this one. You better hope if you get accepted people make a nickname for you. Everything else is pretty good, I can agree with Omicega where the robotic aspect of a synthetic being their quirk is overdone, but I suspect you'd do it in a different way.

I've got to agree with the above name comments. Also I'm just going to be honest the backstory just seems a little cringey to me. I don't know how else to describe it but to me it reads like the intro to a romance fanfic.

Just change the name to Amy, Mary, or Liss (or something entirely different if you think it fits). The app is nice, but the story is kinda short not in length but in scope. Also your quirk seems to be less focused on the fact that your character is a robot, but rather that they have a darker perspective on life. I am fine giving this a +1 after the name has been changed (because synth names should be short simple and easy to say).

As with the name being brought up I do truly understand why my chosen name is, not proficient to say the least and as such will be simply sticking to Amy instead of the full Amaryllis as it certainly rolls off the tongue better and as Sulaboy pointed out is 'short simple and easy' and apologize for not realizing that simple fact sooner. I'm afraid my storytelling is a bit lackluster due to being spoiled by simply showing off in person rather than drafting up something but that is nothing to excuse and I, in fact, apologize for it. The darker perspective was simply what I deemed to be most off the ball from soothing without being too ridiculous in that situation and acted it out as such. This is by no means the full scope but rather a fleeting look.

[Okand37]

I don't see any information readily saying that an individual cannot use a somewhat complex name within the application guideline, synthetic guideline, nor the actual application examples themselves, and I think it is silly to restrict what could be a good synthetic player on the pure basis of something so easily changed as a name. While they state some examples of "acceptable" and "unacceptable" name they merely gloss over primarily American or English names. It is highly likely that, since synthetics are supposed to be, well, synthetic humans, that synthetics could be modeled after a variety of ethnic origins and cultures--although I could be wrong. The prospect of naming things, especially people, after flowers is by no means a new idea, with such examples including: Rose, Tulip, Rosemary, Camellia, Ren, Petunia, Blossom, Daisy, Clover, Violet, Olive, Holly, Hazel, Heather, Jasmine, and Ivy, to name a few. This trend, following the fact that we're at least some years into the future, it is likely that new flora and fauna would be named and some, depending on their beauty or worth, would follow as new-common or otherwise-names for children. While the flower the name is based off of is pre-existing, it is likely they'd be soon to follow similar conventions.

Alternatively, a simple name change to or nicknaming of "Amy" wouldn't hurt. Though, names such as "Annalee" and "Katya" are also present as synthetic names belonging to comic, book, or video game characters, which shows that not all names will be as "simple" or short as most of the current ones tend to be.

As for the character themselves, I think the exposition could be a bit more clear in representing your character, but I feel the last line helps to serve as some sort of "foothold" on which the character might be able to be developed on. I think it is only naturally for artificial and synthetic human beings to not always have that same grasp of "humanity" that, well, a human would have, and personally see the light disconnect as something to be expected of a synthetic character.

In conclusion, I think as long as you can continue to expand upon your character through your existing biography, I would be more than happy to see you as a synthetic as you are already a fairly experienced roleplayer.

[NGGJamie]

Moving forward, as Relend mentioned, I’ll treat the name for this application as being “Amy”

[Kerek]

+1, I liked your lil story you made and honestly just a name which can be changed shouldn’t just make people minus 1, good luck!

[Wehraboo]

I've interacted with them a few times, certainly puts quite the amount of effort in by maintaining that accent even in the most intense of situations.

You have my 1+.

[Wubs4Scrubs]

I'll provide some surface level feedback right now before I come back to read your story. My biggest concern with the application is, ta way ya type hun. I'm not familiar with how you type in game as your marine character however if your 'typed accent' carried over to your synth it would be really weird. Thankfully it looks like in your story that you didn't use it so that's good.

I guess then my questions would be, do you use the accent as your marine character? And do you think that it would potentially be an issue where you'd accidentally type that way?

[Rohesie]

How knowledgeable are you with cargo and pilot jobs? If there are no POs or cargo staff, can you fill those slots as a synth?

It's lowpop and the CMO/docs are really bald, causing marines to die/burst. If you report it, command seems to busy to notice or do much about it. How do you react? What if you are ordered by command to go down to FOB for engineering duties, despite you consider it not to be a priority?

You are sent to do FOB duty. The engineer is wasting materials and building inefficient fortifications. If you speak with them they seem dismissive of your concerns, or not to answer you at all. How do you react?

Three people are in critical (bust stable) in medical, awaiting for treatment. One of them starts to interact with you RP-wise. Do you prioritize the RP interaction or getting the players back into the game?

[Kavlo]

This app looks pretty good overall, backstory shows off the quirk well even though the quirk is a common enough one. They definitely know how to play the roles and I have faith that they'll be able to roleplay well as a Synth both from personal interaction with Hatter and just by looking at how long they've been playing and what they've done already. To finish this off I don't care if the name Is Amaryllis or Amy or whatever the fuck, I don't know why it's such a big deal, we have someone who plays a synth named Odin for christ sake.

+1

[Relend]

I'll provide some surface level feedback right now before I come back to read your story. My biggest concern with the application is, ta way ya type hun. I'm not familiar with how you type in game as your marine character however if your 'typed accent' carried over to your synth it would be really weird. Thankfully it looks like in your story that you didn't use it so that's good.

I guess then my questions would be, do you use the accent as your marine character? And do you think that it would potentially be an issue where you'd accidentally type that way?

I do use my typed accent as Hatter and haven't broken it once while IC as them which I'm quite proud of. As for it carrying it over to my synth, I have the utmost confidence that it would never happen. With my accent I do get into a habit of typing a certain way when I change my mindset to it, but with Amy I simply wouldn't be in that mindset.

How knowledgeable are you with cargo and pilot jobs? If there are no POs or cargo staff, can you fill those slots as a synth?

It's lowpop and the CMO/docs are really bald, causing marines to die/burst. If you report it, command seems to busy to notice or do much about it. How do you react? What if you are ordered by command to go down to FOB for engineering duties, despite you consider it not to be a priority?

You are sent to do FOB duty. The engineer is wasting materials and building inefficient fortifications. If you speak with them they seem dismissive of your concerns, or not to answer you at all. How do you react?

Three people are in critical (bust stable) in medical, awaiting for treatment. One of them starts to interact with you RP-wise. Do you prioritize the RP interaction or getting the players back into the game?

As for your questions lets see. I am very confident in my piloting skills as I used to binge PO for a time and know the role inside and out. For cargo I have less experience than some other rolls but having still done it I am not worried should I be ordered to go man it for a time.

As for this question this leaves a lot open. For one do I have clearance to help the medical team by the CMO in the first place? How dire is the situation at FOB, if dire, how many bodies are flowing into the medbay and being killed due to poor treatment? So going off what I can know, I would keep alerting command to the situation and if it was truly an emergency in medbay, delay the order to go down to help the FOB to do so. I would keep patients stable, give the doctors advice and perhaps even properly instruct them on how to carry patients through surgery. Now if it wasn't a true emergency in medbay, or I simply didn't have clearance to help, while I would still make sure patients awaiting treatment are stable before going down, I would still end up leaving them, though my alerts about the medical team would still arise until command acknowledged it. As well if it truly was a problem about bald doctors, I would alert any online mentors, seeing as that can be construed as an OOC issue as well.

Seeing as the engineer is being inefficient and refused to or down-played my concerns I could always go up the chain of command to ask for them to have him listen more attentively by raising attention on what this could mean for our operation. If the chain of command for this engineer seems busy, then after trying to communicate with them how they are effecting our mission, if they still did not heed my words I would work around them. While I might not be able to stop the wasting of resources I could move what resources were used around until it is the most effcient outcome.

RP is most important for 'me' but not necessarily other players so I would try to do a balanced mix if that makes sense. While I would engage in RP with the individual it would be as I'm treating them. I don't know when more bodies will roll into the door even if they are all stable so of course I would be treating them with speed and precision but with a willing patient I would certainly take the extra time to add some flavor to their medbay visit.

[Chowder McArthor]

The original app itself was a little short, as well as the story, but the responses Relend has made are quite detailed. As well, she is a mentor, which does say something.
+1 from me, I hope you get it Relend.

[Rohesie]

The original app itself was a little short, as well as the story, but the responses Relend has made are quite detailed. As well, she is a mentor, which does say something.
+1 from me, I hope you get it Relend.

This sums up how I feel. The questions were intentionally broad, and I liked the responses. That along with the fact that Relend is a known player who consistently keeps up with their quirky character, being part of the staff and having considerable game experience? I cannot see how they wouldn't make a good synth.

+1 from me

[WinterClould]

At the risk of further contributing to the fact that our whitelists are nothing but popularity contests I'm gonna voice my high praise and support for Relend based on my time knowing then. They're a robust marine whom I've seen play just about every role well. I also know them personally enough to know they could easily figure out and learn how to do anything they don't know.

That's all not mentioning that she's a grade A ace at RP. Having maintained their constant IC accent without fail for the whole time I've ever known them I have no doubt they can commit to any synth quirk they might chose or come up with and perform it stunningly.

I don't see anything wrong with the name Amaryllis bit eh, Amy works fine too I guess. I've got no doubt that Relend won't let us down if they get whitelisted.

[Karmac]

"incorporating strange sayings"

swear to fuck if your synth talks like a southerner I'm going to petition to have your whitelist removed, if you get it.

-1 Don't like em.

[Sleepy Retard]

"incorporating strange sayings"

swear to fuck if your synth talks like a southerner I'm going to petition to have your whitelist removed, if you get it.

-1 Don't like em.

you're a dumb shit and we love you for that, but at least read the application fully before commenting - they talk clearly and concisely in the story without an accent

I'll give my plus one, the story was short but I got their character well enough. The above say the characters quirk is too generic but really, I haven't actually seen any synth act unhuman so I don't really think that's a valid point.

Relend is a nice lass, they RP consistently with their accent and have done so for months on months without fail. I'm interested to see how this one pans out, and they're fulling capable of talking without an accent if needs be so this seems like an easy +1 for me

[Karmac]

but no

[Counter-Terrorist]

Gonna be a +1 from me. From the amount of time I known Relend, she is one of the best RP'ers around on CM and one that knows the game pretty well inside out. While the backstory is short, it fully highlights the quirks and traits of this synth. As for the original name, I certainly have no issue with it however a nickname might be needed if one were to quickly ask for assistance from the synth. I have full confidence that Relend will make this synthetic stand out and I believe that truly.

[Adralimas]

A more competent player than i in terms of synthetics and game mechanics and a fantastic roleplayer to boot.
Definite +1 from me.