SS13 and Learning English
Posted: Thu Apr 20, 2023 10:05 pm
SS13 is a game that, at its core, revolves around player conflict and communication. TGstation is an English-language server.
Anecdotally, as seen in ban appeals like this ( viewtopic.php?f=7&t=33885 ), I feel like I've seen more than a few bans for lack of/poor communication where the appellant's primary language isn't English.
This has got me thinking about our player's histories with SS13 and their own language experience.
I know I have found myself getting frustrated with people who seemingly never speak and just walk around collecting items, but it had never occurred to me that they simply might not be comfortable talking in English.
Didn't really have any specific goal with this thread, just wanted to hear people's thoughts.
General discussion topics;
Anecdotally, as seen in ban appeals like this ( viewtopic.php?f=7&t=33885 ), I feel like I've seen more than a few bans for lack of/poor communication where the appellant's primary language isn't English.
This has got me thinking about our player's histories with SS13 and their own language experience.
I know I have found myself getting frustrated with people who seemingly never speak and just walk around collecting items, but it had never occurred to me that they simply might not be comfortable talking in English.
Didn't really have any specific goal with this thread, just wanted to hear people's thoughts.
General discussion topics;
- Did you have a strong grasp of English when you first began playing?
- Do you feel as if playing SS13 has improved your language skills?
- Have you ever felt like being unable to fully express yourself negatively impacted your gameplay?
- Should/can accommodations be made for people who have difficulty quickly expressing themselves?