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Loladen

Server: Prexus
Guild: League of Ancient Souls


Where in the real life world do you live?
Milwaukee, WI

How long have you played EQ?
I started playing EQ December 25, 2000. I was 11 years old. I was so happy when I got my own account for my birthday in 2002!

What other MMOs have you played?
World of Warcraft, Vanguard, EverQuest 2

What type of work do you do?
Right now, I am working for a family owned fast food restaurant. I have been with them for about a year and a half now. Hey, it pays the bills!

How long is your typical gaming session when playing EQ?
Depends on what I am doing really. But sometimes I will spend the whole day playing EQ. To give a broad range... anywhere from 6-13+ Hours.

What does a typical EQ day consist of for you?
I will log on, and usually check the Bazaar. Then I will usually go lfg to grind out a few AA's. If I have no luck with that, I will go on an alt and get some exp on them.

What was the race and class of your very first character?
A wood elf warrior back in 2000. I wonder why I didn't stick with wood elves. (Kelethin is evil!)

What got you into gaming and what sort of games do you like the most?
I got into online gaming from my friend. He called me over and told me he has to show me this neat game he got. Turned out to be EverQuest. I was hooked as soon as I made my first character. I really like RPG's because I enjoy the fantasy setting.

What other hobbies or activities do you take part in, other then playing EverQuest?
Playing even more EverQuest! Haha! Actually, does school count as a hobby?

What is your highest level in EQ?
66

What race and class is your main character?
Human Monk.

What do you like the most about the class you have chosen for your main character?
I enjoy the monks playstyle a lot. They are great pullers, I can go solo if that would be my choice, and they have a flying kick! I mean, how cool is that!

Does your main character worship a deity?
Quellious

How did you choose your main character's name?
Can't really remember. Might have been the random generator. It was back in 2002

Which classes in EQ have you NOT played?
I am a major alcoholic do I have tried them all at one time or another.

What is your favorite expansion?
Planes of Power hands down. I just love all of the planes.

What is your favorite zone?
Well, it used to be East Commonlands because of the memories I have from EC tunnel. But since the revamp of that zone, it is probably the Bastion of Thunder.

What is your favorite NPC?
Probably Sir Lucan in Freeport. I remember being the hailer at a very low level for a raid group. Was so much fun!

Which expansion do you like the least?
Ykesha, never really explored the content of it.

Which zone do you like the least?
Plane of Fear....oh the horrors of corpse runs!

Which NPC do you like the least?
Pretty much any NPC that kills me. I don't like being killed.

What is the most platinum you have ever spent on purchasing a single item for one of your characters?
Hah, I'm almost always broke. But if I had to guess... maybe somewhere around 20k?

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?
I have the monk chest piece that drops in Plane of Growth. I will never forget that raid, because we killed Tunare and it was a blast.

What do you like best about EverQuest?
I enjoy the community the best. In my opinion, the game community is awesome. I have made some great friendships within the game.

What do you get out of playing EverQuest?
I get a good entertainment value out of it. I always enjoy going out and making new friendships.

Describe your best experience from playing EverQuest?
I have so many of them, that I cant pick a specific one out. Probably just sitting in EC tunnel, preferably T1 because that was the "cool spot" and just watching everyone talk.

Do you run or work for an EverQuest Fan Site?
Nope!