Interview with Patriarch

Whats your name? Mike

How old are you? 24

Where do you live? Pennsylvania, USA

How long have you been playing Netstorm? Off and on for ten years

How were you introduced to the game Netstorm? my IRL friend eRoc's older brother played netstorm habitually during his college years, and he introducted it to eRoc, who introduced it to me

Which guild have you been a member of? NeWoC

Which guild are you currently a member of? NeWoC

What's the best thing about Netstorm? The best thing that probably kept me coming back to netstorm, gameplay aside, was the small community and togetherness we all had, even if we were all in different guilds. The more you played, the more cool people you met, and the more the nimbus skies felt like a second home. As far as the game itself, well, alot of things make it good - what other game do you have to bridge alot in?

What's the worst thing about Netstorm? The worst thing about netstorm, I suppose would be the fact that it was abandoned software that never got a real chance to blossom, as well as the fact that it came out with alot of other big game titles and got swept under the rug. I've always felt bad about the third party projects that tried to extend netstorm, but didn't quite make it, and the fact that the current beta is also basically abandoned. However, there still has been some major improvements to the game so it's not like nothing was done at all. The second thing, which is a usual cliche to say at this point, but the steep learning curve that surely twarted many would-be players.

Who is your favourite player? it's hard to pick out a 'single' favorite player of mine, so I might as well not do that. I've met a great number of people who have affected my life and I surely have affected theirs, for the positive, whether it be about real life things or training in netstorm. They all know who they are, so thanks !

Which unit do you like the most? My favorite unit is a toss up between ice cannons and crossbows, but I use crossbows more so I guess i'll have to go with that. They allow me to get a good rush, and hopefully crush someone within the first few minutes. (which works sometimes, not all the time!)

Which unit do you hate the most? Least favorite unit is probably balloons, even though they are cheap - they are equally weak. For a serious game, and if i'm gonna pick a flyer, it surely would not be balloons! Not to mention, if I do have the time during a rush to build a sunshop, I'm gonna pick something of more worth like an extra generator for teching up, or bars/stone towers..not balloons!

North or South? It doesnt much matter to me.. each side has its benefits and drawbacks

Why? cause I like bridgin down more than up =P

Side or mid? Side or mid depends on what tech I feel like using. If i want to practice my rush, mid for sure, but if I want to get a 2-3 workshop start, and practice using those combinations of units, then side is obviously where to go.

Why? Side is fun sometimes, because in 1's, I rush more then I don't, so I rarely get those 2-3 workshop starts. However, I love to rush more than I don't, so thats why I like mid.. Maybe its cheating to take both answers, but ... I like both!

What are you best at when it comes to playing Netstorm? I think my rush is pretty good when I get a chance and the time to fine tune it, and I think I do a decent job of using each unit to its maximum potential/purpose. Sometimes I like to use suncannons, just to out-range the bow, and etc. I'm also resilient when I want to be, and can draw a game out usually pretty long if I'm losing, or equally get a victory after a long faught battle.

And what's your biggest flaw? My biggest flaw is, more often than not, not teching up at opportune times - or at least before my opponent. Then it's either a rush to catch up and get some equal tech, or I've just lost the game.

What's your best Netstorm memory? To pick a best Netstorm memory is hard for sure...I've enjoyed all of the failed guild attempts me and eRoc had back in the day, swiz calling me up at new years, and stormy ordering me chinese food in my town when my cell phone was broken. There are way more great memories than I could ever explain here, but I'm sure that's the same for everyone!