Jason "Malaki" Gray
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How long have you been playing?
Since
June 1995, so this is year number 17
How has the game changed since you've been playing?
There
have been sooooo many changes. Pretty much the only thing that hasn't changed
since I have been playing is what we define as our legal hit locations. I have
seen a couple spell systems, a change from 3 pt armor to 2 pt, numerous weapon
technologies and quite a culture shift.
Who have you learned the most from?
Hands
down, you and Jarrod.
What was your best moment IC?
Best
moment IC would have to be at the culmination of the Lord of the Rings plot
when Baba went West. It was the perfect way to end that characters career.
What was your best moment as a NPC/EH/Player?
The
best moment, wasn't actually at the moment it happened. The best thing to ever
happen to me in game was when Jarrod gave me Folkestone. Of course, when he did
it we were all a little shocked. But it really felt like winning the game to
me. It was something that only a couple people in game had ever done, and to be
picked by some of my *gasp* rolemodels to carry the torch was a huge honor.
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| Photo by Robyn C Nielsen |
What would you like to see changed or developed more in
game?
I am a
huge fan of continuity. I really like it when storytellers work together and we
have cross pollination with plots. I think we could easily have a handful of
events each year where storytellers worked together to promote that.
What advice would you give new players?
Put
yourself out there. Don't be afraid to try things. It takes some time to get
comfortable in the community, but as long as you put yourself out there and
listen to people that have been playing when they give advice, you will fit in
very quickly. Don't worry about knowing everything at once. Do your best to
take all your shots as best you can. People will be much more forgiving if you
die a lot than if you call your shots poorly. I could go on for hours, if you
want more advice, catch me in person.
What do you love most about the game?
We
really are a community. When I stop and think about it, there are people I see
more often then my real life family. I have been going to the same event site
(Lone Tree) for more years than most boyscouts ever do. The traditions,
friends, and family that I have gained from the game are definitely what I love
best.
Who would you like to see the next interview be with?
I think
Robyn Neilsen and Alexander Sokolowski should do a joint interview. It will be
epic.
Anything else you'd like to take the opportunity to put
into print?
As a
one time View Editorial Assistant, thanks for keeping it live Dave!