Community feedback: Vortigaunt application

[raiden]

Is this a CCA app or a vortigaunt app, a bit much just for a vortigaunt.

There isn't a set limit for application formats, they can be however length as long as the questions are necessary.

[YankeeSamurai]

Detail the advantages and limitations of Vortigaunt physical structure (2 paragraphs minimum).
State what is known about Vortigaunt culture (1 paragraph minimum).

Modified the format slightly.

And @penguin: The application length is fine as is. I believe every part of it serves a useful purpose, and I have no intention of shortening the application simply because it's slightly longer than its CCA counterpart.

[Statua]

List two scenarios they must correctly solve. Like: "Youre walking down a sewer pipe and three refugees corner you. One with a shotgun and the two others with pistols. They threaten to kill you if you dont help them find items. What do you do?"

[wag1]

It's... It's nice Yankee. I like it. Only thing is people could easily Hl2wiki this shit, maybe do a quiz OOCly? (Via vent/steam)

I'm aware that people can simply use hl2wiki for the questions, but that's fine. Why? It forces those who don't already know the information to learn it and then further internalize it by putting it in their own words.

I guess, but what if they just look at it for quick answers, and forget their shit right away?

[YankeeSamurai]

List two scenarios they must correctly solve. Like: "Youre walking down a sewer pipe and three refugees corner you. One with a shotgun and the two others with pistols. They threaten to kill you if you dont help them find items. What do you do?"

That's a good idea.

It's... It's nice Yankee. I like it. Only thing is people could easily Hl2wiki this shit, maybe do a quiz OOCly? (Via vent/steam)

I'm aware that people can simply use hl2wiki for the questions, but that's fine. Why? It forces those who don't already know the information to learn it and then further internalize it by putting it in their own words.

I guess, but what if they just look at it for quick answers, and forget their shit right away?

If they look at it for quick answers, that level of superficiality will hopefully show in their answers... And they will probably get in trouble later, because they'll likely screw up while playing on their Vort character. I wonder if it would be better to simply drop those questions entirely. But then, I still like them there as a simple check that at the very least they've been introduced to Vort canon... It's better to have those questions there than drop them entirely, is what I'm saying. Plus, the rest of the tasks, such as the write-a-scenario one and the solve-the-crisis one (which Statua suggested) should function to weed out undesirables.

[YankeeSamurai]

Sorry for the delayed update, I've been busy with stuff


So yeah, I took Statua's suggestion into account and added two "resolve this situation" tasks.

Now, if I can get 10 +supports for this application format, I'll get it made official. : D

[Monkey with a gun]

+Support

I've always wanted a offical vortigaunt application system, i never felt the authorization thread fit into the entire concepts of what a application for a vortigaunt should be.

Is this a CCA app or a vortigaunt app, a bit much just for a vortigaunt.

Personally, i would consider vortigaunts to be held at a higher standard compared to most CCA units. Not only are you roleplaying a wise and respectable alien, but you are also respected by most new players in the community. (Especially if you plan on roleplaying a vortigaunt slave or free vortigaunt in the city)

Edit: Forget to mention this but, i would love to see a private vortigaunt board to be used for a possible "Knowlage bank" or a way for vortigaunt to communicate without needing to log onto the server or add each other on steam.

[YankeeSamurai]

+Support

I've always wanted a offical vortigaunt application system, i never felt the authorization thread fit into the entire concepts of what a application for a vortigaunt should be.

Is this a CCA app or a vortigaunt app, a bit much just for a vortigaunt.

Personally, i would consider vortigaunts to be held at a higher standard compared to most CCA units. Not only are you roleplaying a wise and respectable alien, but you are also respected by most new players in the community. (Especially if you plan on roleplaying a vortigaunt slave or free vortigaunt in the city)

Edit: Forget to mention this but, i would love to see a private vortigaunt board to be used for a possible "Knowlage bank" or a way for vortigaunt to communicate without needing to log onto the server or add each other on steam.

Thanks for the support Monkey, and yes- I guess I'll ask the webdev gods for a Vortigaunt board with a private section for a roster and some IC threads, especially an IC vortessence communication thingy

[Kom????k]

Read the format, love it

+ Support

[YankeeSamurai]

Read the format, love it

+ Support

Thanks for the support, this now has 2 supports out of 10 needed...

[cookiesofamerica]

+Support I like  the new design and the layout, very formal.

[NRK]

Although I'm a little bewildered why the Vortigaunts are getting so much attention as of late, it is at least adding RP into the servers. I would hope this would create better Vorts, which actually these guys tend to be good either way.  I don't believe this application necessary, but it is at least more uniform then before. Now what you guys need is more active Vorts. +support

[FPSRussia]

Alright, it looks good and the questions are on tange.

+Support

[YankeeSamurai]

Awesome you guys, thanks for all the support. 5 more to go.

[Ghosteh]

I applied for a vortigaunt a long time ago, it'd be nicer to have an actual vortigaunt application rather than just authorization application, it's the exact same as any other faction, maybe making them a little more stricter to be accepted aswell.

Possibly add a question about them having experience before?

+ Support