DOxReyder: Welcome back all of you awesome Dark Onxy fans.
Today we are doing yet another player profile...AND ITS NOT A PROTOSS!
I am joined tonight by our very on Daniel Jacob Renner aka DOxGespenst who is a gold zerg!
Say hi DOxGespenst
DOxGespenst: Hello, DOxGespenst... errm hello.
DOxReyder:
So for those who don't know DOxGespenst has been with the clan for a while now. Though not an original member he has become a staple within our community. He was actually introduced to our clan by Serial.(Yorick changed his name back to Serial) We will get to that in a second.
DOxReyder: As with all profiles DOxGespenst we always like to ask....How did you come up with your gamer tag?
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DOxGespenst: Um, I can't remember what it was I used it for first but I found the word "Gespenst" for the first time in Fire Emblem for the GBA. It was the most powerful dark magic spell and dark magic being my favorite I found it cool. I looked it up and found out it was an old German word for "ghost." Being shy and quiet I thought that fit me pretty well so I used it as a name.
DOxReyder: wow that was pretty deep. Honestly did not know that :D
DOxReyder: Has it always been you gamer tag?
DOxGespenst: Pretty much, I used Carth for awhile but never really felt like it was me, if that makes sense. lol
DOxReyder: Makes perfect sense my friend
DOxReyder: As far as games go. Have you always been a RTS fan or was SC2 your first RTS?
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DOxGespenst: I've always loved RTS games, next to RPG they're my favorite. I grew up, almost literally, on brood war. I played through the campaign tons of times and was pretty much the only computer game I owned for a long time.
DOxReyder: good times good times!
DOxReyder: Were you a zerg then too?
DOxGespenst: I didn't play online, just campaign and against the AIs but yes, Zerg was my favorite.
DOxReyder: What is it about zerg that makes them your favorite?
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DOxGespenst: Well... when I first went to college and my later years of High School, I was in love with Biology, still am. So the thoughts of a group of random organisms working to evolve ways to be as effective as man-made weapons and possibly even better was just amazing to me. I've also always been a huge fan of dark, creepy things and nothing says dark and creepy like tons of insect-like creatures who want nothing more than to eat you or corrupt you into becoming one of their well, pet for lack of a better word. lol
DOxReyder: Ges you by far are the most philosophical player in DOx
lol
DOxGespenst: lol I try.
DOxReyder: That's a really cool reason to choose a race though its easy to tell that you are part of the swarm.
DOxGespenst: Yes, long live the overmind!
DOxReyder: BLARRHGGHG <<<overlord
DOxGespenst: lol
DOxReyder: So your zerg. What kind of zerg do you prefer in game. Early aggression, macro zerg, crazy Catz styles?
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DOxGespenst: Macro. In RTSs I tend to be the guy you don't want to be an underling for. I would rather send wave after wave of units to their death to cripple you than most any other strategy. I like to think of myself as a smarter Zap Brannigan. lol Not to say I don't like plotting counter attacks and other devious things as well.
DOxReyder: Not a bad strat for zerg at all. My main fear as a terran is always thinking that zerg has another huge army waiting
DOxReyder: Dat larva
DOxGespenst: Yeah, there is very little that is as satisfying as spawning a massive army in like 3 seconds and winning. lol
DOxReyder: -_- lol
DOxReyder: So now that we have learned a little more about the awesome zerg Gespents. Now how bout we learn a little bit about Daniel.
DOxGespenst: Alrighty, I welcome you into the deep darkness that is my mind.
DOxReyder: I'm scared now
DOxGespenst: mwahaha!
DOxReyder: Lets start off simple. Where you from?
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DOxGespenst: Born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio.
DOxReyder: Still live there?
DOxGespenst: Yep. I haven't moved ever, actually. Well not yet anyway.
DOxReyder: Any plans to spread your wings and fly?
DOxGespenst: Yeah, my girlfriend and I have talked about getting married, but neither of us has money. She graduated in 2011 and I'm still in school.
DOxReyder: O well GRATZ buddy! If she lets you game then she's a keeper
DOxGespenst: Indeed. She gets annoyed sometimes but that's life, everyone annoys everyone else. lol
DOxReyder: very true can't always be perfect
DOxReyder: Any siblings?
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DOxGespenst: Yes, I have one sister. She's 2 years younger than me. She's in school now as well, about to graduate.
DOxReyder: How old are you?
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DOxGespenst: I am 23, born in May.
DOxReyder: ok cool so in the middle of our DOx ranks
DOxGespenst: Feels weird, the only other online game I played I was the youngest by almost 10 years. lol
DOxReyder: lol well gamers come in all ages and some of the youngest are insanely good
DOxReyder: To continue..What are you going to school for?
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DOxGespenst: Computer Information Systems, which is the fancy way of saying programming at my school.
DOxReyder: Very Fancy what kind of things do you want to do with your degree
DOxGespenst: Um, make money... lol I loved computer science classes in high school. I enjoyed the challenge of figuring out the problem and making a solution that could fix it. I originally was going to school to be a medical examiner and wanted to do that for the same reasons, look at the problem and figure out what happened; however, programming is much cheaper and quicker and can earn quite a bit more. I do still want to go to school for biology though, just after I have money. lol
DOxReyder: Well definitely not without ambition
DOxGespenst: Yeah, it comes in spurts though. lol
DOxReyder: lol hey can't be a nerd baller 100% of the time
DOxGespenst: lol guess not.
DOxReyder: So back to DOx.
DOxReyder: I mentioned you were introduced to us by a fellow DOx member. Tell us how that went down and what prompted you to join?
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DOxGespenst: I had just stopped playing FFXI after just over 4 years. I quit because it wasn't as fun as it used to be but I missed the friends I made. So I started playing SC2 again, I had gotten it when it came out but hadn't played it much since then. I was laddering and chatting with people I played against. Then I got put up against Serial. We said a few words and after the match he said he liked my gameplay and that he was part of a clan. I was intrigued and since I was missing my online family, I said sure what the hell. Since I love RTS so much I've always tried to get better but just mindlessly playing over and over on ladder wasn't making me better really. Learning with you guys is though, so here I am and I'm here to stay.
DOxReyder: :D and its awesome to have you
DOxGespenst: Well thanks.
DOxReyder: What about the team helps you improve your play and gives you the confidence to play?
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DOxGespenst: Well, when I first started I always did 15 pool, 15 gas and 16 hatch and then whatever after that because I hadn't bothered to learn anything else. After watching some games with you guys and talking to some of the masters zerg I got a confident and I do several openings now, well try to anyway. You guys have also helped me remember my larva injects and helped me to stay up on my drone production.
DOxReyder: If I must say so myself, your macro is on a completely new level now
DOxGespenst: Thanks, you've taught me well.
DOxReyder: yes young grasshopper.
DOxReyder: For other players out there that are struggling or perhaps frustrated with the game. What advice would you give to them and what specifically about Dark Onyx can help these players?
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DOxGespenst: I would have to say someone who will watch your games critically is huge. I watch my replays but having more than one voice in your ear telling you what you could've done better or a different way to deal with whatever problem you're having is really one of the best ways to improve anything, not just in a game.
DOxReyder: We do our best!
DOxReyder: With that my friend, I believe we are going to call it a night!.
DOxReyder: Thanks so much for taking the time to answer some questions and allow everyone to get to know another DOx player more personally
DOxGespenst: No problem, 'twas fun.
DOxReyder: For more info about Daniel or other members of DOx check out the info sheet below for our contact info. You can also check out these replays to get a hint a Gespenst play style.
http://drop.sc/278937
http://drop.sc/278939
http://drop.sc/278940
DOxReyder: Any final words DOxGespenst?
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DOxGespenst: Don't forget to put the laughter in manslaughter!
DOxReyder: *HIGHFIVE
DOxGespenst: lol
DOxReyder: Tune in next time guys!