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It don't matter whether Synth is 5 years old or 18 years old, he still gonna get lifted

I also play as Synth's momma, but that's rare

Synth would probably be like...a good hugger. Didn't know who to draw here so LMFAO

Princess Synth best Princess

As others have said, I think the benefits of being identified to other players as "in training" outweigh the downsides. From the perspective of a newer player, I am more vulnerable to antagonists because of my limited game-experience, whether they realize I am new or not. At least if others know I am still learning, they won't assume I can handle a dangerous situation alone. Without the trainee title, I would still be a liability to my dept due to inexperience and that's a big part of why I avoid even attempting certain jobs. And yes, there will be some people who will not want my help if it is my first day on the job ... that's okay. I don't want to give someone sub-optimal service either. I just want to learn how to do the job right. Hopefully, one of my co-workers or the dept head will take the time to train me so I will only need to survive as an "intern" for a few rounds. Being new is a temporary but important stage in your career, even in space. Considering SS13 is primarily a game about role-playing different jobs, I think a trainee job title fits the theme while also helping new players get into the experience. It also allows more experienced players to step into the role of trainer or mentor. I find it very satisfying to teach newer players how to do jobs that I have already learned. But I don't want to assume someone is new based on their behavior, if they haven't said anything. This kind of title would serve as an invitation to teach. Regarding use of the HoP line to change your job title - I do not consider that to be a viable alternative for many newer players. The trainee job title would be especially useful to players who are inexperienced with SS13 in general. If you don't know how to play basic roles, then what are the chances you know where the HoP's office is located or how to change your job mid-round? This option is really only available to more advanced players who already have a decent understanding of basic operations. It might work okay for more complex job, like Medical or Security, since you should probably wait until you know your way around the station before attempting these jobs. However, from my own experience, the HoP is a busy person and getting your job changed can easily take half an hour of solid effort, especially if you need to track down a different dept head for approval. IMO, A trainee title would be much simpler and faster, while achieving the same result. i really think this would be a worthwhile change that would improve the experience for new and returning players who want to learn their roles better.

Witch Synth from like halloween time

Your honour....bnnuy

Synth holding da Ian

Synth Tee, my main character B) Love him dearly

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This has been general consensus between leadership since 2020 at least

Oh noes instead of submitting my reply it deleted it somehow so my long post wont be as well formulated the 2nd time (really bums me out) I wont reply to the other parts of what you said since i dont agree its a valid reason why it shouldn't be a part of the game to have a intern like title. if an antag want to be an $ss and annoy new players to get ahead in the game faste, he would have no problems identifying new players since they are usually slower to their job, ask more question. and people with an ego still have an ego and will show you they are better than you when you ask them for help. From what i know of the workings of the HoP he is busy doing "god knows what of other things" than having new people come up to him to have their title changed. And since we already have different titles for the jobs such ad doctor,surgeon etc, i dont understand why its not an option to have a Intern title or something of sorts, to make it easier to get help, heck it might even add a whole new role playing aspect of it, having to deal with "karens" who want a real doctor etc, and since we do like realisme i think it would give a modest boost Dont get me wrong i understand what you are saying about why it shouldnt be a part of it but i still dont think its a reason why it shouldnt be a part of the game since we already have the titles (and from my limited coding experience its just a bunch of text, its not like we get more or less access with titles) Sorry if it wasnt as well formulated but i had trouble remembering exactly what i wrote haha

I dont understand why it shouldn't be a thing despite people are worried we will be target by antag? also a decent antag would understand people are a new player (not saying they should be left out of the action, i dont mind antag targets me) Also whats the difference? I mean If i have to keep saying "sorry im slow im a new medic" Or "hey team im new and in training" Or the antag sees that there is a medic showing me how its done in the chat? I cant see a single reason for why "experienced" titles shouldn't be a thing and if its true what @AffectedArc07 say it will lead to people who "want someone experienced and not an intern" Then it would happen anyway when im messing around asking for help or looking up the wiki (also had it happened before, and CMO got really annoyed on the person and said that i was a part of the medical team, Yes a new one but a part none the less and he had no doubt that i would be able to for fill my duties and he should understand everyone had been a new doctor at some point) Those few jobs i know how to do, i always try to keep an eye out on the new guy and it would make it a LOT easier if i could see they where new (and for those of you who like realism, its also realistic that a new employee have a "new employee" tag Or a "intern" tag

I second this. And if antags want to pick on unexperienced players they would most likley look at the manifest to find those ”new” names anyway. So an ”unexperienced” title would only benefit those who want to learn and those who want to teach. I would love to see it.

I don't really agree with matt or procdrone. I don't think an antag is going to examine a sec off mid combat and then chose to go easier on them. I really don't think "smurfing" with this will be a problem

You have no idea how much this pleases the lighting nerd in me

Random stuff. HOP and I tried to be nice to the nesting ash drake on the station, but crew decided to unga. Excellent use of lighting tiles to make a gradient across the BSA room. Just making sure my objection is noted. When RP is a pleasantry to dispense of so you can get to speed running Theta. Bnuuy no The NTR doesn't get a pet but if they did the evil crab would be perfect ———————— With the AI permanently stuck on TYRANT, the Captain and I were attempting to be very subtle in understanding what the AI considered strong or weak, to ensure Command remained in control. And then It didn't help matters that sec did not survive the trial by fire.

Space security strikes again, this time defeating infamous greytider, and confiscating his goods.

Local operatives defeated by space security, they were new, and didn't know what the bomb implant does. Stunning victory for Nanotrasen

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