Counselor Simming Guide: Difference between revisions

Love them or hate them, '''Counselors''' are an integral part of any duty postings command staff. Whether it be ship, starbase, or planetary embassies the Counselors are there to see to the well being of the crew/staff. So what does this mean to you, the player?  At first glance this position looks like a mountain of a task in the sim. There is no clear role for your character, or there is nothing for your character to do. Also, do not forget many other characters in the sim will avoid you like the plague, no matter how much they may need the Counselor. In fact the Counselor is a highly rewarding role that will provide countless opportunities to include your character into the current plot, whatever that may be.

The Counselor has countless duties to his/her crew. The first among these duties is to the mental health of everyone stationed to the posting, from the Captains and Admiralty to the Ensigns. The life of a Star Fleet officer is busy, loaded with time constraints, usually stressful, and often dangerous. Sometimes the Counselor can help a crewman with one conversation. Often a little encouragement is all that is needed, or maybe it is a shoulder to cry on. These are the small fires for which the Counselor must always be on the lookout. Other times the problems are larger, this is when you pull a crewman in for a counseling session. These crew interactions provide opportunities that are wonderful to facilitate the development of your fellow crew members characters.