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synopsychic2017-10-01 11:59 am
loyalrebel) wrote in synopsychic2017-10-01 11:59 am
Malik has ideas
Now that we have had some time to relax after the events of Harrowgate, I have some ideas about how to improve our responses as infiltrators to situations.
For those of you who are newly joining us, greetings and apologies for what will likely be uncomfortable discussions. The previous Jaunt was… not a good one for many of us despite the successful outcome.
We, as a group, need to get better at talking about what happens to us on Jaunts, no matter how emotionally difficult it is. I understand not wanting to think or talk about a traumatic event, but talking about it allows others to avoid the same situation in the future. Avoiding something doesn't make it unhappen or stop existing.
We have people, including myself, who know how to keep to facts and events when relaying information to prepare others. I cannot speak for them, but if you wish to use my services my door is always open and I will not think lesser of anyone for finding it difficult to speak openly.
Which brings me to my second suggestion, and the reasons I see for it.
We need a better system for gathering information and taking action as investigators. Running headfirst in to something without a plan keeps getting people arrested, killed or worse.
I know that dying may not be as bothersome to some of us as it is others, but it is not a pleasant or always acceptable price for information.
What I propose is that we put together a dedicated response team of investigators willing and able to follow an actual plan and work in coordination for gathering information in sensitive or dangerous situations as well as extracting those who get in over their heads.
Powers beyond use of the mental network that I believe would be beneficial or crucial to this are teleportation, shapeshifting, interface, summoning Travelers, portal creation, and some sort of healing knowledge. Nobody needs to have all of them, but a few or a willingness to learn them would be good.
Stealth and combat skills can be taught, but most important will be an ability to take and follow orders of whomever is taking point as coordinator for the jaunt based on their knowledge and experience as well as put aside personal opinions and egos for the sake of a greater good.
I know that we have no idea who will or won't be themselves on Jaunts but if there are enough people in this Response Squad, for lack of a better name, then the odds are that at least a few will be themselves and able to act.
...and yes, this is a request for volunteers, regardless of your personal opinions of me or other Travelers.
If you wish to speak with me privately about this, my door is open through the Workshop Library.
For those of you who are newly joining us, greetings and apologies for what will likely be uncomfortable discussions. The previous Jaunt was… not a good one for many of us despite the successful outcome.
We, as a group, need to get better at talking about what happens to us on Jaunts, no matter how emotionally difficult it is. I understand not wanting to think or talk about a traumatic event, but talking about it allows others to avoid the same situation in the future. Avoiding something doesn't make it unhappen or stop existing.
We have people, including myself, who know how to keep to facts and events when relaying information to prepare others. I cannot speak for them, but if you wish to use my services my door is always open and I will not think lesser of anyone for finding it difficult to speak openly.
Which brings me to my second suggestion, and the reasons I see for it.
We need a better system for gathering information and taking action as investigators. Running headfirst in to something without a plan keeps getting people arrested, killed or worse.
I know that dying may not be as bothersome to some of us as it is others, but it is not a pleasant or always acceptable price for information.
What I propose is that we put together a dedicated response team of investigators willing and able to follow an actual plan and work in coordination for gathering information in sensitive or dangerous situations as well as extracting those who get in over their heads.
Powers beyond use of the mental network that I believe would be beneficial or crucial to this are teleportation, shapeshifting, interface, summoning Travelers, portal creation, and some sort of healing knowledge. Nobody needs to have all of them, but a few or a willingness to learn them would be good.
Stealth and combat skills can be taught, but most important will be an ability to take and follow orders of whomever is taking point as coordinator for the jaunt based on their knowledge and experience as well as put aside personal opinions and egos for the sake of a greater good.
I know that we have no idea who will or won't be themselves on Jaunts but if there are enough people in this Response Squad, for lack of a better name, then the odds are that at least a few will be themselves and able to act.
...and yes, this is a request for volunteers, regardless of your personal opinions of me or other Travelers.
If you wish to speak with me privately about this, my door is open through the Workshop Library.
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For example, I'll volunteer. I don't exactly expect trust from everyone here, but I think I've shown enough dedication to positively resolving Jaunts that hopefully no one has a problem with that. Seeing as I'm volunteering, I'm quite capable with Liminal Skills and a number of other magical support abilities, but I've no head for Psychic communication beyond the basics. It might be beneficial to make sure we recruit large numbers of people skilled in both Psychic and Liminal abilities that make coordination and logistics easier.
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I cannot think of many psychic skills that would be specifically useful but having someone who can keep them private is not unwelcome.
I care more about having a group who can keep their heads and function together to accomplish a task than being the heroes of a situation.
Private, Protection II
[And she's not exactly keen to advertise she can do it. Hence the filter.]
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Whether you can convince any of our fellow travelers to stop thinking of themselves are heroes, that's far more uncertain. At least if we plan beforehand, they'll be charging into danger in an informed manner.
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I have no interest in stopping people from making stupid choices if they decide to, or forcing them to listen to anyone else. This is simply a different opportunity for those who wish to take it.
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