#dave does meme

1. First game you played obsessively?

Probotector and F-Zero on the SNES.

2. A game that has influenced you creatively? Writing, drawing, etc.

Ocarina of Time, Ground Control, Homeworld, Halo, Half-Life, Dota, League of Legends, Company of Heroes, Medieval Total War, Dawn of War, Command & Conquer, Counter-Strike, Baldur’s gate…

Lots and lots and lots and lots of games more.

9. Most regrettable purchase?

Battlefield 2142. Such a waste of my money.

10. Ever go to a midnight game release or stand in line for hours?

Not for a game release, no.

15. If it was a requirement to get a game related tattoo, what would you pick?

Triforce from Legend of Zelda. Easy. Thought about it numerous times.

27. Game that makes you rage?

FIFA or PES. Nothing makes me rage like a football game.

29. What is your gaming set up?

PC, two monitors, mouse and decent mousemat, keyboard, headset?

30. How many consoles do you own?

I own an n64, a Wii and a 3DS.

34. Do either of your parents play video games?

No

38. A game you’re ashamed to admit that you like?

Not exactly ashamed but I like FFXIII. People always shit on it, but it’s actually pretty good. Certainly better than the fucking mess that is VIII. One of the most overrated games I’ve ever played.

42. Maybe it wasn’t your first game, but what was the game that started you on your path to nerdiness?

I was playing games from before I can remember them properly so not even sure. Counter-Strike is what’s kept me in it - I am in the Games Industry because I knew people through CS, who got me a job at Sega and that’s when I realised I wanted to be a games designer.

46. Do you like relaxing games like Animal Crossing or Harvest Moon?

Relaxing games are not the same to everyone - I like relaxing games, just not those.

48. How long does it take your to customize your player character?

Depends on the game, but usually not very long. 10-20 minutes maybe?

49. In games where you can pick your class, do you always tend to go for the same type of character?

Yeah - usually a Warrior or something quite aggressive. Occasionally I play Snipers with the opportunity of getting close and fucking things up. Snipers as shotguns ftw

51. Have you ever played a game for so long that you forgot to eat or sleep?

Probably BG2 back in the day.

52. A game that you begged your parents for as a kid?

N64 and Snowboard kids. Gave up pocket money for months for it.

55. Did you ever make someone you hated in the Sims and did mean stuff to them?

Not that I remember.

56. Did you ever play Roller Coaster Tycoon and kill off your guests?

Yes.

57. Did you ever play a game to 100% or get all of the achievements?

I have 100% games but they are rare, usually games where 100% requires actual content rather than “find the third tree with a red mark on” that gives you nothing except an achievement and some sticks.

58. If you can only play 3 games for the rest of your life, which ones do you pick?

CS:GO, The Orange Box, Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

67. Do you have a happy gaming-related childhood memory you want to share?

I have lots of happy gaming related memories, childhood and not. Playing C&C endlessly on my uncles PC, playing Mario Kart with friends, Just the entire F-Zero and Ocarina of Time soundtracks.

70. Very first game you ever beat?

1. Would you have sex with the last person you text messaged?

No

2. You talked to an ex today, correct?

Nope, though I likely will. Get on well with them still.

3. Have you taken someones virginity?

In a manner of speaking.

4. Is trust a big issue for you?

Yes, though in different ways. I find it easy to trust people with stuff, but not with emotions (but getting easier)

5. Did you hang out with the person you like recently?

Yes

6. What are you excited for?

To play Rise of the Tomb Raider (Got the special edition today! Box is ENORMOUS for no real reason.), XCom 2, Bravely Second, Fire Emblem Fates, our game getting released (Number 1, genuinely excited for this), MCM May, the weekend, 

7. What happened tonight?

Played football, got back about 15 mins ago. Now installing Rise of the Tomb Raider

8. Do you think it’s disgusting when girls get really wasted?

No

9. Is confidence cute?

Not the word I would use but it’s definitely attractive.

10. What is the last beverage you had?

6 (mistaken age): People think I’m a few years younger than I am, but there’s no specific age I get mistaken for.

19 (personality fact): I’m not actually a completely terrible human being.

33 (what words make you feel the best about yourself): “Let’s do something.” or “I had a great time.”

36 (where you'd want to live): In a very large house I 100% owned about 20 seconds from London Victoria station.

Well aren’t you a bastard - that last question you bastard.

15: Favourite quote

"We have done the impossible and that makes us mighty." - Sergeant Malcolm Reynolds

56: If I could meet anyone on this earth, who would it be?

Shigeru Miyamoto. I'm in the games industry and want to continue to do so because of how much I loved games he created.

58: What’s my strangest talent?

My thumbs bend backwards 90 degrees, which weirds out way more people than you'd expect.

82: If the whole world were listening to me right now, what would I say?

SORT YOUR SHIT OUT. Stop believing people in power simply because they say something with conviction. Stop acting like profits are more important than people - remember people matter. Remember to help people. RESEARCH SHIT.

84: I accidentally eat some radioactive vegetables. They were good, and what’s even cooler is that they endow me with the super-power of my choice! What is that power?

Weather control - could conjure lightning, earthquakes, volcanoes, wind, rain and sun.

138: What was my favourite toy as a child?

SNES probably.

151: What I’d do if I won in a lottery

Buy a few houses, give my family some money, give money to charity, invest money, travel and probably eat out far too much.

154: Something I fantasise about

Winning the lottery - essentially being financially stable and having large chunks of spendable money.

155: Any question you’d like? - (fuck/marry/kill- Cassandra Pentaghast, Morrigan, and Isabela)

1:A song you like with a color in the title

The Rolling Stones - Paint it Black

6:A song that makes you want to dance

Thriller, Billie Jean, Blame it on the Boogie…pretty much Michael Jackson’s greatest hits.

17:A song that would sing a duet with on karaoke

I wouldn’t, don’t want to sing on Karaoke! Gun to my head would be Ain’t No Mountain High Enough though.

27:A song that breaks your heart

Edith Piaf - Non, je ne regrette rien. It means “No, I regret nothing,” but it was played at my great aunts funeral and just reminds me of that.

28:A song by an artist with a voice that you love

8: What’s the background on your cell?

Default Sony M4 Xperia - haven't changed it.

18: Are they a relative? (in relation to: 17: How long have you known your 1st phone contact?)

Don't know what '1st phone contact' means, is it first in contact list which is bizarre as its alphabetical, most recently called, most recently texted, the first persons contact details I put into the phone? The latter was done via backup contact list, so thats a thing, most recently texted was my mother, most recently called was a mate of mine from work...first in list alphabetically is another mate from work. So...depending which one it is, yes or no.

28: Next time you will kiss someone on the lips?

No idea.

38: What do your friends call you?

Dave, occasionally Woody, David or Eagle.

48: Do you make supper for your family?

No

58: Think back to January 2007, were you single?

Yes

68: What was your last thought before you went to bed last night?

Strictly speaking didn't go to bed last night, crashed on someones floor and it was uncomfortable and everyone in the house snored. It was mainly "Shut the fuck up"

78: Do you remember who you had a crush on in year 7?

No

88: If someone gave you $1,000 to burn a butterfly over a candle, would you?

Yes. Could even donate some of that money to a wildlife conservation fund afterwards and then pay for dental bills (fuck you Cameron and changing that shit)

98: Everybody has somebody that makes them happy, do you?

Nickname: Eagle/Dave

Birthday: 11th October

Astrological Sign: Libra

Gender: Male

Height: 6'2

Sexual Orientation: Straight (Cause have you seen/met women? Oh yes)

Favorite Color: Red

Time Right Now: 10:10pm

Average Hours of Sleep: ugh not enough. Probably around 7.

Lucky Number: Don't have one

Last Thing I Googled: Not sure tbh.

Number of Blankets: 1 duvet...

Favorite Fictional Character: Oh man...this is so difficult to answer.

Favorite Book/Manga: Men at Arms by Terry Pratchett

Favorite TV show/movie/anime: Firefly, Gladiator, Cowboy Bebop

Favorite Famous Person: Nathan Fillion

Favorite Bands/Music/Artists: Queen

Dream Job: Creative Lead/Creative Director

What Are You Doing Right Now: Writing this, watching Archer on Netflix

What I’m Wearing: Jeans, t-shirt.

P.S Coder at work commented on the t-shirt (Grey Warden one) and turns out he worked at Bioware for NINE YEARS. He worked on KOTOR and Jade Empire!