John "Dresh-ma Keth" Schuster
How long have you
been playing?
I have been playing as Dresh-ma Keth for just over three
years.
How has the game
changed since you've been playing?
It seems that Realms has migrated from a very quest
centric game to more of a tournament based system. Not sure how I feel
about that.
Who have you
learned the most from?
Cecil. His abilities as a caster, a leader, and a
thinker are things to look up to. He has a good heart and he can hold his
liquor.
What was your best
moment IC?
King Cecil's coronation, when I handed him the dagger
that I crafted. The dagger took around 13 hours to complete; lots of
blood, sweat, and tears (actually cut myself with a box cutter...whoops).
Anyway, I felt a great deal of pride when I saw the pleased look in his
eyes as I presented him his gift. He still wears the dagger at his side
to this day.
What was your best
moment as a NPC/EH/Player?
I would have to say my favorite moment would be...scaring
the daylights out of a PC while I was NPCing for my event, On The Brink.
The scene was moody, atmospheric, and downright creepy...it was perfect.
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| Photo by Charles Davis |
What would you like
to see changed or developed more in game?
I would love to see the incorporation of races; including
benifits, detriments, and costume requirements. Amber Haley (Yipp) was
working on some intersting concepts for adding racial classes to Realms.
I feel this would add another fundamental layer of RPing that our game is
missing right now.
What advice would
you give new players?
1. Wear bright colors for your first few events,
less chance of being accused that you are a necromancer that way (because
aparently throwing lightning bolt, magic missiles, and having a 10 point
familiar isn't enough proof...ah well).
2. Don't join a nation or guild for your first
year. Play the field.
3. Don't make a fool of yourself at your first
drinking event, your legacy will live on long after your character does.
4. Don't be afraid to jump into a plot, even an
established one...have fun!
What do you love
most about the game?
That is a tough one. It would be a toss up between
a strong sense of community, both IC and OC or the ability to be crafty
(leather smithing, foam smithing, monster creation). Realms has enriched
my life beyond just the weekend warrior to improve my day to day life.
Who would you like
to see the next interview be with?
I know this is jumping the shark here, but Prince Bob.
Good luck with that.
Anything else you'd
like to take the opportunity to put into print?
There is more On The Brink coming in 2013.
Muhahaha!!!