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;What is your Tower name? | ;What is your Tower name? | ||
− | Defen Estrator | + | Defen Estrator. |
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;When were you raised to Gaidin of the Dai M'Hael? | ;When were you raised to Gaidin of the Dai M'Hael? | ||
− | December 2006 | + | December 2006. |
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;Why did you choose Dai M'Hael? | ;Why did you choose Dai M'Hael? | ||
− | Primarily because of the idea of "thought before action", and because they're laid-back | + | Primarily because of the idea of "thought before action", and because they're laid-back. |
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;How was your time as Citizen/Recruit/Soldier? | ;How was your time as Citizen/Recruit/Soldier? | ||
− | I enjoyed being a citizen/recruit/soldier, but considered them a step along the path to SM | + | I enjoyed being a citizen/recruit/soldier, but considered them a step along the path to SM. |
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;How long have you been a member of TV.net? | ;How long have you been a member of TV.net? | ||
− | Since November 2004 | + | Since November 2004. |
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;What things do you do for TV.net? | ;What things do you do for TV.net? | ||
I am the System Administrator, so I maintain the forums server. I'm also an op in IRC and help new and not-so-new members there with IRC or general PC problems. | I am the System Administrator, so I maintain the forums server. I'm also an op in IRC and help new and not-so-new members there with IRC or general PC problems. | ||
− | ;How did you get to read the | + | |
− | My friend Nick in | + | ;How did you get to read the series? |
+ | My friend Nick in high school introduced me to the books. | ||
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;To whom are you bonded, if you're bonded? | ;To whom are you bonded, if you're bonded? | ||
− | Penryn Lendayl | + | Penryn Lendayl. |
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;Who is your favorite character of the Series? Favorite Nation? | ;Who is your favorite character of the Series? Favorite Nation? | ||
My favorite character has actually changed a few times, as I change and as the characters change. It's been a while since I last read the series, but I think I'm going to have to go with "The disembodied voice of Lews Therin in Rand's head". Nation... Andor I suppose. | My favorite character has actually changed a few times, as I change and as the characters change. It's been a while since I last read the series, but I think I'm going to have to go with "The disembodied voice of Lews Therin in Rand's head". Nation... Andor I suppose. | ||
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;Have you ever attended any Real Life Functions? Did you like them if you did, and why? (Why do you think people should come to any future functions?) | ;Have you ever attended any Real Life Functions? Did you like them if you did, and why? (Why do you think people should come to any future functions?) | ||
I've attended 3 anniversary parties, 3 Dragon*Cons, and a number of smaller local gatherings. It's been fun pretty much every time, because of the people there. | I've attended 3 anniversary parties, 3 Dragon*Cons, and a number of smaller local gatherings. It's been fun pretty much every time, because of the people there. | ||
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;What kind of music do you like? | ;What kind of music do you like? | ||
I'll give just about anything a listen, but I tend to not be a fan of country, rap, or bands who seem to think that anger is a substitute for talent. | I'll give just about anything a listen, but I tend to not be a fan of country, rap, or bands who seem to think that anger is a substitute for talent. | ||
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;What are your favorite movies? | ;What are your favorite movies? | ||
Boondock Saints, Thank You For Smoking, The Whole Nine Yards... quite a few others, I suppose, but those came to mind. | Boondock Saints, Thank You For Smoking, The Whole Nine Yards... quite a few others, I suppose, but those came to mind. | ||
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;What is the craziest/stupidest thing you've ever done? | ;What is the craziest/stupidest thing you've ever done? | ||
Hard to say. I suppose flying across half the US to meet random internet people might count, but that's generally turned out rather well for me. Trying to move a desk on top of a car with people walking alongside to steady it probably should have failed spectacularly, but that one turned out well too. | Hard to say. I suppose flying across half the US to meet random internet people might count, but that's generally turned out rather well for me. Trying to move a desk on top of a car with people walking alongside to steady it probably should have failed spectacularly, but that one turned out well too. | ||
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;What job do you have? | ;What job do you have? | ||
− | IT Engineer, mapping and monitoring servers for EDS | + | IT Engineer, mapping and monitoring servers for EDS. |
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;Do you have a pet? | ;Do you have a pet? | ||
− | Nope | + | Nope. |
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;What languages do you speak? | ;What languages do you speak? | ||
Mostly just English. I used to speak a bit of Spanish, but it's mostly gone through lack of practice. | Mostly just English. I used to speak a bit of Spanish, but it's mostly gone through lack of practice. | ||
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;What profession did you want to have when you were a kid? | ;What profession did you want to have when you were a kid? | ||
I actually figured out I wanted to do something computer-related pretty early on. I was always the kid who took everything apart, then put it back together again in working order. | I actually figured out I wanted to do something computer-related pretty early on. I was always the kid who took everything apart, then put it back together again in working order. | ||
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;Thom or Juilin? | ;Thom or Juilin? | ||
− | Thom | + | Thom. |
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;Sword or Spear? | ;Sword or Spear? | ||
− | Sword | + | Sword. |
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;Day or night? | ;Day or night? | ||
− | Night | + | Night. |
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;Candy or cookies? | ;Candy or cookies? | ||
− | Candy | + | Candy. |
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;A short bio about yourself. | ;A short bio about yourself. |
Revision as of 07:11, 18 January 2009
Defen Estrator, Senior Member Interview, February 15th 2008
- What is your Tower name?
Defen Estrator.
- When were you raised to Gaidin of the Dai M'Hael?
December 2006.
- Why did you choose Dai M'Hael?
Primarily because of the idea of "thought before action", and because they're laid-back.
- How was your time as Citizen/Recruit/Soldier?
I enjoyed being a citizen/recruit/soldier, but considered them a step along the path to SM.
- How long have you been a member of TV.net?
Since November 2004.
- What things do you do for TV.net?
I am the System Administrator, so I maintain the forums server. I'm also an op in IRC and help new and not-so-new members there with IRC or general PC problems.
- How did you get to read the series?
My friend Nick in high school introduced me to the books.
- To whom are you bonded, if you're bonded?
Penryn Lendayl.
- Who is your favorite character of the Series? Favorite Nation?
My favorite character has actually changed a few times, as I change and as the characters change. It's been a while since I last read the series, but I think I'm going to have to go with "The disembodied voice of Lews Therin in Rand's head". Nation... Andor I suppose.
- Have you ever attended any Real Life Functions? Did you like them if you did, and why? (Why do you think people should come to any future functions?)
I've attended 3 anniversary parties, 3 Dragon*Cons, and a number of smaller local gatherings. It's been fun pretty much every time, because of the people there.
- What kind of music do you like?
I'll give just about anything a listen, but I tend to not be a fan of country, rap, or bands who seem to think that anger is a substitute for talent.
- What are your favorite movies?
Boondock Saints, Thank You For Smoking, The Whole Nine Yards... quite a few others, I suppose, but those came to mind.
- What is the craziest/stupidest thing you've ever done?
Hard to say. I suppose flying across half the US to meet random internet people might count, but that's generally turned out rather well for me. Trying to move a desk on top of a car with people walking alongside to steady it probably should have failed spectacularly, but that one turned out well too.
- What job do you have?
IT Engineer, mapping and monitoring servers for EDS.
- Do you have a pet?
Nope.
- What languages do you speak?
Mostly just English. I used to speak a bit of Spanish, but it's mostly gone through lack of practice.
- What profession did you want to have when you were a kid?
I actually figured out I wanted to do something computer-related pretty early on. I was always the kid who took everything apart, then put it back together again in working order.
- Thom or Juilin?
Thom.
- Sword or Spear?
Sword.
- Day or night?
Night.
- Candy or cookies?
Candy.
- A short bio about yourself.
I'm 26, and a Computer Science student whose had several detours on the road to a degree, the most recent of which being a full-time industry job. I live in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It's a decent enough place that I don't have a strong desire to get out, but I also don't have much of an attachment to it other than friends here.