DOxReyder: Hello all you DOx fans. It is time for another Dark Onyx Player profile! Today we are spending time with Garret aka DOxVecilionos or Vec Diamond Terran!
Say hi Vec!
DOxVec: Hi guys
DOxReyder: For those of you that don't know, Vec is one of the original members of the clan and has been with us on and off since our founding.
As with all player profiles we get straight to the point. Vec how did you come up with you gamer tag?
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DOxVec: I came up with my gamer tag while playing WoW. I wanted to have a name unique to everyone else, so I made it up on the spot. I went on and off between Vecilionos and Rudolph, but eventually things got to confusing so I switched fully to Vecilionos.
DOxReyder: well i'd have to say i like DOxVecilionos better
DOxReyder: Why was the alternative Rudolph?
DOxVec: I forget why, but that was my nickname back in middle school.
DOxVec: So when playing BW with my friends, we went with our nicknames.
DOxReyder: O nice so you played broodwar. Did you play SC1 as well?
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DOxVec: No, my friend introduced us to the game. We were a little late, so just Broodwar.
DOxReyder: Well not a bad place to start in my opinion
DOxReyder: What turned you on to Brood War? what about it sucked you in?
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DOxVec: I originally thought it was stupid. I played mostly RPGs, so I didn't think I would like an RTS like Starcraft. My friend kept trying to get my to play it. One day the 4 of us were at his house, and he had 4 netbooks set up on his dining room table. The other 2 guys liked it already, so it was just to convince me. I was forced to play it, and I didn't stop for the rest of the night.
DOxVec: So it was mostly just the fact that my friends played it too and the custom games.
DOxReyder: Wow soundsl like your friend had quite the set up! Have to say we at DOx are glad he was able to get to you to come around
DOxVec: Lol so am I :D
DOxReyder: What sort of custom games did you guys do ?
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DOxVec: The first was a capture the flag type game. I don't remember the name. We played a lot of Snipers Installation and Who's the Murderer. My personal favorite was Phantom BGH though.
DOxReyder: Lol damn bringing back some memories there and any form of BGH was super fun
DOxReyder: What race did you primarily play in BW?
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DOxVec: Zerg. I tried to dabble in terran, but my love for zerg was to strong.
DOxReyder: Eww nasty zerg bugs
DOxVec: I loved my zerg :D
DOxReyder: "Loved" glad you came over to the good side of the force in Terran for SC2
DOxVec: I didn't start as terran though.
DOxReyder: well at least you came to your senses
DOxVec: Lol right
DOxReyder: You mentioned you played RPG's what games did you play?
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DOxVec: I was a big fan of Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts. I was also a WoW addict... kinda. I also played a lot of Elder Scrolls.
DOxReyder: You have very good taste my friend. I'm not sure there is a gamer reading this that hasn't spent years in front of Final Fantasy ,WoW, or even Elder Scrolls for that matter
DOxVec: Lol Final Fantasy was by far my favorite though
DOxReyder: alright so back to SC2. Did you get the game at release or where you a late bloomer?
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DOxVec: I was a late bloomer. My computer couldn't handle SC2, so I had to stick to BW. Christmas last year I finally upgraded my computer though. :D
DOxReyder: So since you've been around the scene for a while, any favorite players, teams, personalities?
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DOxVec: Well, when my friend introduced us to Broodwar, he would tell us stories of how amazing Boxer was. Since then, I've loved Boxer. Since he isn't a player anymore, my favorite player is Bomber. I've loved him since I started watching SC2 when it came out. my favorite team is also Startale.
DOxReyder: not bad choices at all. I'd have to agree with those. TERRAN FTW
DOxVec: Lol, Bomber and MKP are the reason I switched to terran :D
DOxReyder: lol Korean Terrans will do that to you
DOxVec: I wish I could micro like them though
DOxReyder: Dont we all :/
DOxReyder: So what kind of terran are you or how would you describe yourself as a player. Hyper agressive rax play, turle terran or straight up Crazy Dragon style?
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DOxVec: I play very defensively. I wait for my opponent to screw up, if they don't then I am very aggressive late game
DOxReyder: you adopt that from Thorzain or just a natural play style for u?
DOxVec: Its just natural. I can never seem to win with early pressure, so I just play safe
DOxReyder: Awesome so i finally know how to beat you in practice MUAHAHAHAHA
DOxVec: Lol!
DOxReyder: j/k i probably still couldnt beat you.
DOxVec: haha, TvT is my best matchup, of course you couldn't
DOxReyder: lol not even gona disagree.
DOxVec: lol
DOxReyder: Ok so now lets get to know Garret.
DOxReyder: How old are you?
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DOxVec: i am 16.
DOxReyder: Another one of the DarkOnyx youngings.
DOxVec: Lol, I try. :D
DOxReyder: Where you from?
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DOxVec: Detroit Michigan
DOxReyder: GO LIONS!
DOxReyder: nah j/k
DOxReyder: lol
DOxVec: D:
DOxVec: Don't be jealous of us
DOxReyder: VERY
DOxVec: Lol
DOxReyder: So your obviously in school, any plans for college?
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DOxVec: Yes, I am hoping to get into UofM to study law.
DOxReyder: Awesome so when DOx gets big enough to need lawyers we know who to call
DOxVec: lol yep :D
DOxReyder: So with school and all how do you find time for SC?
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DOxVec: Its tough. During soccer season, SC is non existent to me, but after it is over, I only have school to focus on, so I play SC on free time
DOxReyder: Well you did take a break from Dark Onyx for a while, was that the reason? and if so what brought you back to the team?
DOxVec: It was a stressful time for me. School wasn't going very well along with some personal issues, so I had to take a step back from games for a little bit. After a while, I started to play games again. I missed DOx, and so I decided to come back.
DOxReyder: Awesome plus a little birdy told me their leader is a pretty cool and understanding guy
DOxVec: I don't know about that...
DOxVec: Just kidding! :D
DOxReyder: So what about family? Any brothers and sisters?
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DOxVec: I have 1 brother. He is 18, but sadly he does not play Starcraft
DOxVec:
DOxReyder: BLASHPHEMY
DOxReyder: why you talking to me you need to go to him RIGHT NOW and convert him!
DOxVec: He plays a little bit
DOxVec: Like once every 3 months
DOxReyder: dat bronze league lol
DOxVec: Not even
DOxReyder: Can you describe you experience so far with DarkOnyx? What brought you to the team, what keeps you with the team, what would you tell others about us?
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DOxVec: I joined the team because I wanted to get better at SC2, I stayed because the players awesome. I would tell others that these group off players are really fun to be around and it is a great place to improve your skills
DOxReyder: You here that folks come to DarkOnyx to join, to watch, to have fun! Vec thanks for your time tonight. Any final words?
DOxVec: Yes I'd like to thank our sponsors. oh wait we don't have sponsors....
Thanks for reading! :D
DOxReyder: POTENTIALS SPONSORS READ THIS! lol...maybe one day. For now, that's gona wrap it up guys! Tune in next time for more Blogs, Lore,and Player Profiles!.
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