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Meet
Treygolas Mirwood

Server: Fennin Ro
Guild: Northstar Legion


Where in the real life world do you live?
Plano, TX

How long have you played EQ?
I started in 2001 and played briefly while stationed in Korea. Picked it back up again in 2003 and have been playing fairly steady since.

What other MMOs have you played?
EverQuest II, Lord of the Rings Online and World of Warcraft

What type of work do you do?
Recruiter

How long is your typical gaming session when playing EQ?
3 or 4 hours

What does a typical EQ day consist of for you?
I'm either raiding, grouping with guildies or chatting with friends.

What was the race and class of your very first character?
Half Elf Pally named Treybien

What got you into gaming and what sort of games do you like the most?
I'm a Tolkein fan so the fantasy stuff interests me, but ironically before EQ I only played sports games like Madden and others by EA Sports.

What other hobbies or activities do you take part in, other then playing EverQuest?
I actually like the outdoors, especially out at the lake. I play basketball, softball, and workout quite a bit.

What is your highest level in EQ?
80

What race and class is your main character?
Wood Elf Ranger

What do you like the most about the class you have chosen for your main character?
The versatility of being able to be productive as great DPS in a group or raid setting and also having the ability to solo fairly well.

Does your main character worship a deity?
Yes... Tunare.

How did you choose your main character's name?
My RL name is Trey and I think the rest is obvious hehe.

Which classes in EQ have you NOT played?
Only warrior

What is your favorite expansion?
Planes of Power... I was really fascinated with raiding the common deities.

What is your favorite zone?
Crystal Caverns or Old Sebilis... I like a good dungeon crawl.

What is your favorite NPC?
Corflunk in Butcherblock... Gave one of my brother's that name as a nickname about 5 years ago and I still use it.

Which expansion do you like the least?
I didn't like Gates of Discord when it came out, but it's grown on me since.

Which zone do you like the least?
Paludal Caverns

Which NPC do you like the least?
Jester of Bristlebane

What is the most platinum you have ever spent on purchasing a single item for one of your characters?
250k

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?
I have a bunch of anniversary/scavenge hunt stuff in the bank, but years ago I thought I beat EQ when I got my Faydark Champions Long Sword... Still in the bank.

What do you like best about EverQuest?
Whether it's solving quests, defeating monsters or hanging out with friends, there's always something to do in EverQuest.

What do you get out of playing EverQuest?
It's another outlet that enables me to unplug from the everyday 'hustle & bustle' of things like work or anything else that causes stress.

Describe your best experience from playing EverQuest?
When I got my (ranger) epic 1.0 swords... I was on 'cloud nine'.

Do you run or work for an EverQuest Fan Site?
I was an active admin for my old guild website years ago, but that's about it.