[SS14] Peash Anjer's Guide to Captain in Space Station 14

All of the information and considerations I make while playing captain. You may find your own things that work.

[@Liltenhead]

Three pillars is a very good core concept that puts into words what captain's need to be doing. Lotta people refer to the captain as the AA greytider, but that's only if you fail to apply yourself as the actual head of the station.

[@Riya-ho5zv]

Love how the pillars here are: 1. Yourself 2. Your heads 3. Crew It's like an order of priority in a way. If the captain is good, the heads will be good, and the crew will be good. I might consider doing cap on low pop then!

[@AcornANut]

Go for it! Worst case scenario it goes horribly wrong, which is how every shift goes anyways.

[@aydenlokey3641]

Captain here, some things I learned: As a leader, you must be yourself willing to do what you ask of your crew, if you instead abuse them like pawns while you relax, they won't like you so much. easiest way to do this, is before issuing an order, quickly imagine yourself in a lower position's shoes getting that order, your reaction will likely be their reaction. While captain is a stressful role filled with paranoia, this doesn't mean you should go at everything guns blazing, be calm and collect as it is absolutely not a good look if you gun down the tider for a harmless prank such as tripping you, losing you some of the crew's respect for you. Maintain balance over the control you have over the station, and freedom the crew has. nobody likes a dictator, yet anarchy shouldn't be allowed either. A good example of this would be at roundstart, getting departmental priorities straight, and then letting them loose, whilst overseeing their activity, and correcting if absolutely necessary, as remember, you aren't their head of staff, and they should be the ones majorly responsible for corrections. Remember: While your opinion as a captain may matter greatly, this doesn't mean it should be the only opinion, as maybe they know a bit more than you do about the situation and/or how to fix it. ALWAYS have a plan, and ontop of that, a few backups, because if you aren't productive, you are wasting time. Also be prepared to make many changes to this plan as you go. adaptability is key. Constructive criticism is important! not only should you hand it out (in a kind way) but also, you should be ready to receive some yourself. nobody is perfect, but together, you all can be better. And remember! you don't have to be the fun captain to be a good captain, you just need to lead your crew well, and gain their respect. although, a fun captain is usually quite appreciated.

[@AcornANut]

oh absolutely, a leader is only as good as the people who follow them.

[@Lentil_1]

Full on this is the best guide ive seen

[@gusszn]

great video on being captain

[@wreck2881]

I remember when you were new you annoyed the heck out of me but this is a great video and very true for command in general! Good job.

[@Seph491]

Ohh this is the Peash Anjer! I still remember when I suggested he make a memorial burger for some friendly fire incident I believe. I said the funds should be put towards their medical bills and he immediately yells for me to come to the bridge and awards me a medal. I’m Shoots-for-Moon by the way.

[@AcornANut]

I love giving out medals for silly reasons, good to see you here!

[@BOAxdog]

Peash burger is where Ajax lost his mind....

[@gabrote42]

Very inspiring. Thank you

[@ICanHazRecon911]

This makes me want to put in the 10 hours of security I've been dreading in order to unlock Cap lol

[@fernando47180]

Good video. No criticism from me

[@user-jf4ub9ng7p]

For SOME REASON in the rounds I have played it's only ever been the rd who I have noticed being a shitcommand, and only once. One hos round on a low pop sever the rd announced this:"fuck you all I'm messing with the ai" then the it seems he put in the harmimov module into ai upload! Next thing we know we have no grav, no air, and all the doors are being bolted! We did manage to fix the ai with the NT default modilule but I had already called Evac (I was HOS) and it was too late to recall

[@andrewgreeb916]

So basically be a captain from star trek?

[@AcornANut]

Pretty much yeah

[@xexzersy]

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