What does this suggestion change/add/remove:
- SCPs that breach silently should not be visible, or at least not mentioned in IC comms, via the ERT phone’s 'X SCPs are breached' mechanic, unless they have been detected in character and that information has been communicated.
- That players may not hack or recontain SCP-079 solely based on silence or lack of response within his silent breach time, and must have in character justification (e.g., observed major or evident tech interference frequently associated with 079) before entering or acting against his containment.
Has something similar been suggested before? If so, why is your suggestion different?:
Similar concerns about metagaming and breach mechanics may have been raised, but this suggestion focuses on two specific mechanics that currently undermine stealth breaches and RP consistency.
Possible Positives of the suggestion (At least 2):
- Encourages better RP by requiring players to base their actions on observable in character events rather than meta knowledge.
- Makes stealth based SCP breaches (especially involving SCP-079) more viable and rewarding, improving gameplay variety and balance.
Possible Negatives of the suggestion:
- Enforcement might require more admin oversight to ensure players are following the new rule regarding SCP-079 and silent breaches.
- Some players may feel restricted if they are used to relying on the tab menu or breach count to inform their decisions.
Based on the Positives & Negatives, why should this suggestion be accepted:
This suggestion strengthens the roleplay foundation of the server by ensuring that players act on in character information, not out of character tools or assumptions. It helps eliminate common metagaming behaviors that disrupt stealth breaches, especially in the early game for SCP-079 before he can even do anything.
Furthermore, SCP-079’s silence is not suspicious, it is canon. According to SCP-079’s official documentation, he frequently refuses to speak with researchers, who are instructed to wait 24 hours before trying again. This behavior is completely within character and should not justify immediate recontainment or hacking without supporting RP evidence.
Source: https://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/scp-079 "SCP-079 then displayed an 'ASCII picture' of an X that filled the entire screen. SCP-079 sometimes displays this image when it refuses to speak, and researchers are advised to wait twenty-four hours when this occurs before resuming conversation."
Though implementing this may require minor policy enforcement, the tradeoff is a fairer, more immersive experience for both SCPs and Foundation personnel.
(Edits: grammatical and punctual errors, it's 3 AM.)
- SCPs that breach silently should not be visible, or at least not mentioned in IC comms, via the ERT phone’s 'X SCPs are breached' mechanic, unless they have been detected in character and that information has been communicated.
- That players may not hack or recontain SCP-079 solely based on silence or lack of response within his silent breach time, and must have in character justification (e.g., observed major or evident tech interference frequently associated with 079) before entering or acting against his containment.
Has something similar been suggested before? If so, why is your suggestion different?:
Similar concerns about metagaming and breach mechanics may have been raised, but this suggestion focuses on two specific mechanics that currently undermine stealth breaches and RP consistency.
Possible Positives of the suggestion (At least 2):
- Encourages better RP by requiring players to base their actions on observable in character events rather than meta knowledge.
- Makes stealth based SCP breaches (especially involving SCP-079) more viable and rewarding, improving gameplay variety and balance.
Possible Negatives of the suggestion:
- Enforcement might require more admin oversight to ensure players are following the new rule regarding SCP-079 and silent breaches.
- Some players may feel restricted if they are used to relying on the tab menu or breach count to inform their decisions.
Based on the Positives & Negatives, why should this suggestion be accepted:
This suggestion strengthens the roleplay foundation of the server by ensuring that players act on in character information, not out of character tools or assumptions. It helps eliminate common metagaming behaviors that disrupt stealth breaches, especially in the early game for SCP-079 before he can even do anything.
Furthermore, SCP-079’s silence is not suspicious, it is canon. According to SCP-079’s official documentation, he frequently refuses to speak with researchers, who are instructed to wait 24 hours before trying again. This behavior is completely within character and should not justify immediate recontainment or hacking without supporting RP evidence.
Source: https://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/scp-079 "SCP-079 then displayed an 'ASCII picture' of an X that filled the entire screen. SCP-079 sometimes displays this image when it refuses to speak, and researchers are advised to wait twenty-four hours when this occurs before resuming conversation."
Though implementing this may require minor policy enforcement, the tradeoff is a fairer, more immersive experience for both SCPs and Foundation personnel.
(Edits: grammatical and punctual errors, it's 3 AM.)
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