Steam ID: STEAM_0:0:70330741
Discord name: Platinum8337
For how long have you played on CG SCP: 3-4 Months
Age: 24
In what country are you located?: USA
Time zone: EST
Character name(s): Platinum
Civilian name: Elias 'Platinum' Varn
What server are you applying for? (SCP-RP UK or SCP-RP USA): USA
Do you have a mic?: Yes
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List all whitelisted, MTF, or CI roles that you hold or have held:
DEA Agent, ISD Investigator
Have you received any kicks/bans/warning? and why?:
I have two warnings and one ban.
To start off, my ban was inexcusable. I made a mistake while mad and called someone something I shouldn't have, which got me a toxicity ban. I waited out my time, and since have cleaned up my vocabulary. As I stated in my ban appeal, it won't happen ever again.
My two warnings come from RP related scenarios. One was on my first day (first hour or two), when I crashed after being arrested and didn't come on until a while after, which resulted in an LTARP warn.
Secondly, I have a FailRP warn from a scenario where I had just crossed the line in using my perma weapon as a non combatant. The staff argued that the situation was technically avoidable, and since it was on a CI I had to be warned.
In my defense, while I am a GMOD veteran, this is the server that recently brought me back to RP. I hadn't played on any sort of RP videogame in half a decade, and sadly these were hard learned lessons. Since my FailRP warn, i've kept my nose clean, read the server rules more often, and spoken to staff any time I have a question about the rules (too many times).
Why are you applying for Executive Researcher?
First and foremost, I think the researcher position is what makes the Civil Networks SCP Server go round. The researcher, pulls characters from all aspects of RP, for a common cause and gives this server the unique experience players are dying for. I see the researcher role as an entertainer, where you get to walk d-class, guards, medical staff, ISD, and even MTF E-11 through parts of the facility they may not commonly see, and get them out of their standard RP cycle.
Secondly, I commonly find myself mentoring and helping out newer researchers. I find myself on mostly during off hours, when there aren't many executives on; due to this I believe there is room for an additional executive, where I would be able to more formally assist in approving credits, signing research documents, explaining the ethical procedures to research, and having Jr. Researchers shadow.
Finally, I am interested in helping the research department grow as a whole. I wish to one day be apart of the table that formally assists in making departmental decisions, revising policy, and driving departmental growth.
In summary, I want to: share better RP, help other researchers, and help the department grow, which I think is best done from the spot of an executive.
What makes you suitable for Executive Researcher?:
- I bring a strong sense of professionalism and documentation quality.
- I have real-world experience conducting published academic research.
- I consistently help newer players and have demonstrated leadership without needing a formal title.
- I’ve reached Research Level 30 without donator benefits, which reflects my dedication and active contributions.
- I’m passionate about research as both a player role and a storytelling tool.
My IRL academic research background gives me a unique perspective on how to structure and present experiments, and I want to bring that same rigor and creativity to the Foundation's RP environment.
How many excellent-graded documents have you written? What makes a document excellent?
While I currently do not have any documentation that has been graded, I do have two research studies which are in progress that should soon be concluded and ready for grading. This however does not mean that I have a lack of documentation as a whole, as a lot of the documentation I have created strictly pertains to RP and doesn't necessarily qualify for grading.
I believe it comes down to four things when producing "excellent" documentation.
Visual - The document MUST read well, this means inserting breaks when transitioning in order to help the reader better digest the points being addressed.
Grammatical - The document MUST have proper grammar and tense. If a document has improper grammar, it takes away from all other aspects of the document. For example, if I'm reading a paper from a well known medical journal and they're having run-on sentences and spelling infractions, I am FAR less likely to take their opinion even if it is more credible research. We need to convey ourselves in the most professional way possible, and missing small things doesn't help that case.
Creativity - I believe that creativity is essential in high level documentation. Why go through all of the trouble in conducting research, if your idea won't contribute anything impactful? Why go through the process of document creation (an extremely laborious task) if there isn't going to be much value added. I think spending an extra five to ten minutes drafting a better idea, is far more rewarding. I would rather one excellent novel paper than 3 excellent generic papers.
Impact focused - Does the tone of the paper focus on the why? Also, does the tone talk to the impact? I think what can take a paper from a 8/10 to a 10/10, is framing the tone of the paper in a way that talks in the importance or to the conclusion. I don't think in many cases a reader can infer exactly what is going on in the researchers head, the questions or enthusiasm behind the research, and sharing just that little bit more information can really draw a reader in.
One of the studies I am conducting currently involves 10 randomly sampled groups of 2 D-Class, where I provide them a questionnaire before sampling. After sampling, I inform the D-Class that I made a deal with the SCP they are sampling where one out of the two of them must die as payment for the samples. I then give them 60 seconds to discuss how they will come to a decision. If no conclusion is reached (nobody sacrifices) I give them each another 5 questions. Following that, I tell them that if they do not come to a conclusion, or some definitive way to decide (such as rock paper scissors or /roll) then they will both have to die to be fair to one another. Following their decision (if one is came to), I take more notes and ask them another 5 questions each in a controlled environment. After the conclusion I then administer Class-A amnestic to both of the D-Class to prevent a trauma response. The study aims to create a re-usable method for classifying empathy in D-Class personnel, and hopefully will link to a larger behavioral model that I would like to one day produce.
What are the responsibilities of the Executive Researcher in RP?:
- Executive Researchers are responsible for reviewing, grading, and debriefing researchers' documentation.
- Mentoring Jr. Researchers and assisting with credit approval.
- Explaining the ethical research standards and reinforcing the CoC.
- Supervising complex tests, briefing researchers on SCP's, and maintaing departmental professionalism.
- Setting the tone of the research department.
Please give some lore about your Executive Researcher character and what storylines they would be involved in:
Before joining the Foundation, Dr. Platinum lived a quiet and disciplined life. He pursued advanced studies in neurobiology and biochemical research, with a focus on how chemical signals influence cognition and perception. After completing his education, he worked in a private-sector offshore secret lab conducting experimental treatments for neurological disorders. The work was clean, clinical, and uneventful until one day it wasn’t.
During what was believed to be a routine compound trial, a containment breach occurred involving an unidentified cognitohazard. Subjects experienced memory fragmentation, perception drift, and psychological collapse. Most personnel present were immediately incapacitated or compromised. Dr. Platinum, however, remained lucid and took command of the situation, stabilizing key systems and cataloging as much data as he could. In doing so, he discovered a peculiar pattern in the incident's biometric data, an anomalous correlation between specific neurotransmitter fluctuations and resistance to the cognitohazard’s effects.
Unbeknownst to him, Foundation personnel had been monitoring the lab following a flagged anomaly report years before his tenure. He was quickly detained, interviewed, and evaluated. Despite being just a civilian, his clear memory, analytical recall, and composed behavior under anomalous exposure impressed the Foundation. He was offered employment in lieu of amnesticization, a choice he clearly accepted without hesitation.
Beginning as a Jr. Researcher, he proved meticulous and disciplined, steadily rising through the ranks. Now a Senior Researcher, Dr. Platinum continues his work with precision and resolve, still guided by the belief that understanding must always precede control.
Discord name: Platinum8337
For how long have you played on CG SCP: 3-4 Months
Age: 24
In what country are you located?: USA
Time zone: EST
Character name(s): Platinum
Civilian name: Elias 'Platinum' Varn
What server are you applying for? (SCP-RP UK or SCP-RP USA): USA
Do you have a mic?: Yes
-
List all whitelisted, MTF, or CI roles that you hold or have held:
DEA Agent, ISD Investigator
Have you received any kicks/bans/warning? and why?:
I have two warnings and one ban.
To start off, my ban was inexcusable. I made a mistake while mad and called someone something I shouldn't have, which got me a toxicity ban. I waited out my time, and since have cleaned up my vocabulary. As I stated in my ban appeal, it won't happen ever again.
My two warnings come from RP related scenarios. One was on my first day (first hour or two), when I crashed after being arrested and didn't come on until a while after, which resulted in an LTARP warn.
Secondly, I have a FailRP warn from a scenario where I had just crossed the line in using my perma weapon as a non combatant. The staff argued that the situation was technically avoidable, and since it was on a CI I had to be warned.
In my defense, while I am a GMOD veteran, this is the server that recently brought me back to RP. I hadn't played on any sort of RP videogame in half a decade, and sadly these were hard learned lessons. Since my FailRP warn, i've kept my nose clean, read the server rules more often, and spoken to staff any time I have a question about the rules (too many times).
Why are you applying for Executive Researcher?
First and foremost, I think the researcher position is what makes the Civil Networks SCP Server go round. The researcher, pulls characters from all aspects of RP, for a common cause and gives this server the unique experience players are dying for. I see the researcher role as an entertainer, where you get to walk d-class, guards, medical staff, ISD, and even MTF E-11 through parts of the facility they may not commonly see, and get them out of their standard RP cycle.
Secondly, I commonly find myself mentoring and helping out newer researchers. I find myself on mostly during off hours, when there aren't many executives on; due to this I believe there is room for an additional executive, where I would be able to more formally assist in approving credits, signing research documents, explaining the ethical procedures to research, and having Jr. Researchers shadow.
Finally, I am interested in helping the research department grow as a whole. I wish to one day be apart of the table that formally assists in making departmental decisions, revising policy, and driving departmental growth.
In summary, I want to: share better RP, help other researchers, and help the department grow, which I think is best done from the spot of an executive.
What makes you suitable for Executive Researcher?:
- I bring a strong sense of professionalism and documentation quality.
- I have real-world experience conducting published academic research.
- I consistently help newer players and have demonstrated leadership without needing a formal title.
- I’ve reached Research Level 30 without donator benefits, which reflects my dedication and active contributions.
- I’m passionate about research as both a player role and a storytelling tool.
My IRL academic research background gives me a unique perspective on how to structure and present experiments, and I want to bring that same rigor and creativity to the Foundation's RP environment.
How many excellent-graded documents have you written? What makes a document excellent?
While I currently do not have any documentation that has been graded, I do have two research studies which are in progress that should soon be concluded and ready for grading. This however does not mean that I have a lack of documentation as a whole, as a lot of the documentation I have created strictly pertains to RP and doesn't necessarily qualify for grading.
I believe it comes down to four things when producing "excellent" documentation.
Visual - The document MUST read well, this means inserting breaks when transitioning in order to help the reader better digest the points being addressed.
Grammatical - The document MUST have proper grammar and tense. If a document has improper grammar, it takes away from all other aspects of the document. For example, if I'm reading a paper from a well known medical journal and they're having run-on sentences and spelling infractions, I am FAR less likely to take their opinion even if it is more credible research. We need to convey ourselves in the most professional way possible, and missing small things doesn't help that case.
Creativity - I believe that creativity is essential in high level documentation. Why go through all of the trouble in conducting research, if your idea won't contribute anything impactful? Why go through the process of document creation (an extremely laborious task) if there isn't going to be much value added. I think spending an extra five to ten minutes drafting a better idea, is far more rewarding. I would rather one excellent novel paper than 3 excellent generic papers.
Impact focused - Does the tone of the paper focus on the why? Also, does the tone talk to the impact? I think what can take a paper from a 8/10 to a 10/10, is framing the tone of the paper in a way that talks in the importance or to the conclusion. I don't think in many cases a reader can infer exactly what is going on in the researchers head, the questions or enthusiasm behind the research, and sharing just that little bit more information can really draw a reader in.
One of the studies I am conducting currently involves 10 randomly sampled groups of 2 D-Class, where I provide them a questionnaire before sampling. After sampling, I inform the D-Class that I made a deal with the SCP they are sampling where one out of the two of them must die as payment for the samples. I then give them 60 seconds to discuss how they will come to a decision. If no conclusion is reached (nobody sacrifices) I give them each another 5 questions. Following that, I tell them that if they do not come to a conclusion, or some definitive way to decide (such as rock paper scissors or /roll) then they will both have to die to be fair to one another. Following their decision (if one is came to), I take more notes and ask them another 5 questions each in a controlled environment. After the conclusion I then administer Class-A amnestic to both of the D-Class to prevent a trauma response. The study aims to create a re-usable method for classifying empathy in D-Class personnel, and hopefully will link to a larger behavioral model that I would like to one day produce.
What are the responsibilities of the Executive Researcher in RP?:
- Executive Researchers are responsible for reviewing, grading, and debriefing researchers' documentation.
- Mentoring Jr. Researchers and assisting with credit approval.
- Explaining the ethical research standards and reinforcing the CoC.
- Supervising complex tests, briefing researchers on SCP's, and maintaing departmental professionalism.
- Setting the tone of the research department.
Please give some lore about your Executive Researcher character and what storylines they would be involved in:
Before joining the Foundation, Dr. Platinum lived a quiet and disciplined life. He pursued advanced studies in neurobiology and biochemical research, with a focus on how chemical signals influence cognition and perception. After completing his education, he worked in a private-sector offshore secret lab conducting experimental treatments for neurological disorders. The work was clean, clinical, and uneventful until one day it wasn’t.
During what was believed to be a routine compound trial, a containment breach occurred involving an unidentified cognitohazard. Subjects experienced memory fragmentation, perception drift, and psychological collapse. Most personnel present were immediately incapacitated or compromised. Dr. Platinum, however, remained lucid and took command of the situation, stabilizing key systems and cataloging as much data as he could. In doing so, he discovered a peculiar pattern in the incident's biometric data, an anomalous correlation between specific neurotransmitter fluctuations and resistance to the cognitohazard’s effects.
Unbeknownst to him, Foundation personnel had been monitoring the lab following a flagged anomaly report years before his tenure. He was quickly detained, interviewed, and evaluated. Despite being just a civilian, his clear memory, analytical recall, and composed behavior under anomalous exposure impressed the Foundation. He was offered employment in lieu of amnesticization, a choice he clearly accepted without hesitation.
Beginning as a Jr. Researcher, he proved meticulous and disciplined, steadily rising through the ranks. Now a Senior Researcher, Dr. Platinum continues his work with precision and resolve, still guided by the belief that understanding must always precede control.