IGN: Major`Zero, ZeroDyne (Since's it's quite different from my account name. : P)
A. What community contributions have you made that shows you would make a good game sage?
Lately, I've upped my forum participation, giving advice where I can, helping those with problems with the game, and even becoming somewhat of a regular in the SB! (Lately, I haven't been on much because I've been doing nonstop missions in preparation for returning to America from Iraq! : D). As well as increasing my participation in forums, I've been adjusting my aim from leveling and increasing my expertise to helping out those new to the game, giving advice and tips and general gameplay assistance beyond what the tutorial covers in the beginning. I like to make myself available to those who might need any help, and my friends list is somewhat full of newer players still getting a hold on the game. I like to think of it as adopting them. : P In any case, I think of myself as a generally helpful player, doing what I can for whoever I can. : )
B. What experience do you have running/hosting organizational events?
As a soldier in the US Army, I have received a lot of leadership training, and even had hands on with running many missions. I do realize that running in game events and things of that nature are considerably different than organizing and keeping under control a mission, but I feel many of the same basic principles apply. For what I potentially lack in running organized events in game, I am sure I will pick up rather quickly by working with GMs and other GSs. : )
C. What experience do you have helping people find solutions to their problems?
I have a vast knowledge of MegaTen (Though I do admit, there are many things I don't know or are unaware of. We're all always learning. : P), and I can answer most any question that a new player might have for me. And if they do happen to have a question that I don't know the answer to, I do my best to find someone (or something) who does possess the knowledge I don't. My personality doesn't allow me to leave work unfinished, and if I begin to work with someone on a problem they have, I don't stop or leave them until that problem has reached a suitable resolution. I like to do everything I can to ensure that problems are as short-lived as possible, and if they are persistent, that they do at least get taken care of in the end.
D. What experience do you have with our forum community?
I will admit, even though I started playing the day that Closed Beta started, I did not get involved with the community at all. In fact, I was sadly unaware that a forum community even existed! It was all about the game for me. But through the past 2 or so months, I've become more in touch with and more familiar with the community, getting to know people either through talking to them on forums, in private messages, or even just lurking! I find it incredible that a game can bring together so many different types of people, and all those people together with the help of GMs and GSs, create such a friendly atmosphere. It's this community that makes me proud to apply to be a GS, and hopefully, be a GS for!
E. Please give a short description of what you think a good GameSage does.
A GameSage's job is not simple, nor is it easy. It includes many different facets, from helping players settle disputes, to helping players work out and solve technical problems (if they so possess the technical know-how). All in all, a GameSage's duty should never be talked about as in where it stops. A GameSage does all they can for the players, provides every little bit of assistance that they can to enhance the player's experience. A GameSage's duty is almost as all-encompassing as a Game Master's, only without the ability to tweak and all. A Game Sage is a player that is there for other players, a shining example of a true helper, in every sense of the term. A Game Sage exists for the players.
F. Why do you want to be a GameSage for THIS game (and not another)?
I only play MegaTen. Why should I apply for any other game? : D
That aside, For years now I've been in love with the SMT series, including the Persona spinoff. I acknowledge that there are bigger fans than me, but there aren't many of them. >: D To be a GameSage for a game in a series that I simply adore would certainly be something I would be proud of, and would work even harder to uphold.
Thank you for your time. : )
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