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Slimwhitt

Server: Bristlebane
Guild: Legacy of Apocalypse


Where in the real life world do you live?
I currently live in Key West, FL, but am in the military so moving to Italy in a few months.

How long have you played EQ?
Since 2003

What other MMOs have you played?
None.

What type of work do you do?
I am Military Police in the Navy.

How long is your typical gaming session when playing EQ?
About 3-5 hours.

What does a typical EQ day consist of for you?
Helping out anyone who needs it, farming, or grinding away levels.

What was the race and class of your very first character?
Barbarian Shaman

What got you into gaming and what sort of games do you like the most?
I was stationed (worked) with 2 guys who played, I have always played games like Heroes or Dungeon Siege. I really enjoy a good RPG. It was only natural that EverQuest appealed to me.

What other hobbies or activities do you take part in, other then playing EverQuest?
I enjoy shooting archery, sports, hanging with friends, spending time with family, I also enjoy cooking.

What is your highest level in EQ?
70

What race and class is your main character?
Barbarian Shaman

What do you like the most about the class you have chosen for your main character?
He can make or break a group, If he knows how to play he is the biggest asset, if he doesn't then he can cause the most havoc.

Does your main character worship a deity?
The Tribunal

How did you choose your main character's name?
My nick name is Slim and whitt is the first five letters of my last name.

Which classes in EQ have you NOT played?
Enchanter, Bezerker

What is your favorite expansion?
Omens of War

What is your favorite zone?
Corathus Creep

What is your favorite npc?
The Potion Merchants in POK.

Which expansion do you like the least?
Gates of Dicord

Which zone do you like the least?
Overthere. I can't extract enough revenge on the dragoons!!!!!!!!!!

Which npc do you like the least?
Bondl Felligan, he was the hardest to find, because they changed the zone layout from the walkthrough I was using. And took me a while to get a tracker to find him for me.

What is the most platinum you have ever spent on purchasing a single item for one of your characters?
150,000 can't remember the name but it was a ring.

Do you have an item you no longer use but keep around for nostalgic reasons? If so what is it and why do you keep it?
Yes my 1.0, It took me forever to get, and reminds me every time I see it, of all my friends in game, and how many sacrificed their time to help me. I one reason I try to help everyone I can.

What do you like best about EverQuest?
The people, they make the game enjoyable.

What do you get out of playing EverQuest?
I get enjoyment of meeting new people, getting to know my guild mates better, and just finding new places to play.

Describe your best experience from playing EverQuest?
My best experience is a hard one there are many. But I have to say when I was Leader of LoA, we were a growing Guild. I was happy when we first hit 1000+ members. I turned the guild over to Didokova, and she has made it one of the biggest and best guild on Bristlebane.

Do you run or work for an EverQuest Fan Site?
No, just help out with my guild website.