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| Meet Chanus Arrowthorn, Aureas Stumpyshanks Server: The Rathe or Test Server, depending on my mood Guild: Chanus is unguilded, Aureas is an officer in Amor de Todos on the Nameless |
Where in the real life world do you live?
Richmond, VA How long have you played EQ?
Since November 1999 What other MMOs have you played?
Which ones haven't I played? =) DDO, WoW, EQ2, UO, CoH, Guild Wars, Sword of the New Coast, Vanguard, a handful of MUDs back in the days before graphics. What type of work do you do?
A little bit of IT, a little bit of QC, a little bit of Saving the Day… small business doesn't really have "positions" =) How long is your typical gaming session when playing EQ?
Depends… lately, a long one can last 8 hours or so, but the average is probably an hour or two What does a typical EQ day consist of for you?
Pretty much the only thing I don't do anymore is raid (just don't have the time). What was the race and class of your very first character?
Wood Elf Ranger What got you into gaming and what sort of games do you like the most?
My dad taught me how to write games in QBASIC (woot) in the early 80s and I used to play a lot on the Commodore 64 (also woot). I prefer RPGs, the old Gold Box D&D games were definitely a favorite. What other hobbies or activities do you take part in, other then playing EverQuest?
Playing music, general revelry, football (of the European kind) What is your highest level in EQ?
75 What race and class is your main character?
I've got a few mains, I suppose… Chanus is a Wood Elf Ranger on Test and a Drakkin SK on the Rathe, Aureas is a Dwarf Cleric , there's also a Human Wizard I play a lot. What do you like the most about the class you have chosen for your main character?
Chanus Arrowthorn has been an Elven Ranger since the days when we played these games with pencils, paper, and dice. It's a legacy thing. Does your main character worship a deity?
Tunare How did you choose your main character's name?
It's been about 20 years since I came up with the name… I have no idea at this point =) Which classes in EQ have you NOT played?
None What is your favorite expansion?
I've always loved Velious, TSS really impressed me as well. What is your favorite zone?
The original Plane of Mischief (/sigh) What is your favorite NPC?
If I had to choose, the first on that comes to mind is Kyv Heartstriker Jhiru… just always loved that model Which expansion do you like the least?
Hmm… The Buried Sea comes to mind, but only really because I haven't had much to do with it Which zone do you like the least?
I still have an overwhelming pit in my stomach when I run through Kithicor Forest… it's not really a dislike thing… it's pure fear Which NPC do you like the least?
I don't think I'll ever reconcile my differences with the Dragoons in Overthere What is the most platinum you have ever spent on purchasing a single item for one of your characters?
I suppose the oodles of plat I spent getting my Tradeskills up for Cultural Armor would handily take that cake. Do you have an item you no longer use but keep around for nostalgic reasons? If so what is it and why do you keep it?
My PGT (Polished Granite Tomahawk) that I spent days camping in Highpass. What do you like best about EverQuest?
It's just the best of the best. The immersion I remember from the early days, the fact that it has continued to expand after all this time. The inability to run out of things to do. What do you get out of playing EverQuest?
That same feeling I got playing D&D in the basement as a kid. When it's "on", I'm part of a bigger story. Describe your best experience from playing EverQuest?
How to pinpoint one? That first boat ride to Firiona Vie when Kunark was released was quite memorable. Do you run or work for an EverQuest Fan Site?
I do not.