In-The-Scope: Texas Hillbilly

Everything is big in Texas. That includes the personality of one Texas Hillbilly who currently sits in the command chair overseeing the Battlefield 3 division here in TAW. Dedicated, loyal, and proud, Tex moved very quickly up the ranks earning rank, privilege, and the respect and admiration of his fellow players. QuinoaAOC with From The Battlefield got a few words in with this larger than live DC.

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 Not only a gamer but a firefighter, marksman, rancher, and bonafide cowboy...what else is there to know about TexasHillbilly? 

My chosen profession is in Emergency Communications as a 911 Communications Supervisor. I direct fire, police, and ems crews to emergency situations. I have been doing that job for 11 years now. One of the questions people always ask is "what is the most interesting call you have ever taken?" I never know what to say because I just think of it as doing my job. I am a Houston Texans Football fan. I also like to hunt, fish, and compete in BBQ cook off competitions (which I have trophies to show for). 

 

Outside of Battlefield 3, are there any other games you like to occupy your time with?

 

Sure, I play Sid Meier's Civilization V, GTA 1-4, Killing Floor, L.A. Noire, Mafia II, Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit, Borderlands, and Battlefield Bad Company 2 just to name a few. 

 

Guns, big trucks, and NASCAR...tell us a few of your favorites from each of your chosen non-gaming related hobbies.

Guns - One of my favorite guns is my side by side 12 gauge shot gun, 2nd favorite is my Springfield XD 40 Cal. handgun. Big Trucks - I am a Ford Diesel owner, what else is there to say lol. NASCAR - #88 Dale Jr. all the way. Going to the races for a weekend is an experience in it's own. 

 

On to TAW, you have quite an impressive list of accomplishments despite only a year with the clan; six medals, eleven tabs, and three badges plus a DC position with a Lt. Colonel rank. How did you accomplish so much in such a short time? 

 I have to credit that to growing up in the fire service and respecting the chain of command. Being organized in whatever it is you want to do can improve your standing with the organization which you wish to serve. I joined TAW in August 2011 in the Bad Company Division. I immediately showed interest in wanting to help start up the BF3 division, so I became a DI in my first month of being a member of TAW. About a week after the game launched I became the Executive Officer for the North American Battalion. I implemented live platoon drafts with Google Documents for the battalion. I was promoted to Division Officer in March of 2012. Shortly after I was promoted to Division Commander in April and currently hold the same office. I believe in supporting other members in leadership with whatever they need to keep the Division's population happy and fun. I recently proposed a Server Technician position to serve under the Server Administrator. The position is much like that of a DI or TI, it gets members involved in helping with the day to day running of servers and starts the servant leadership training off in the technical aspect for a division.

 

Of all the personal awards you have earned in TAW, which are you most proud of?

I would have to say the Medal of Excellence is the award I am most proud of. 

 

 For his attitude and disposition. Texas is a shining example of what everyone in TAW looks for in a leader. His willingness to help, his efforts when not required, and his attitude when any of the above may not even be acknowledged are paramount to servant leadership within TAW.

SuperTreky

A well-deserved award. Many congrats, Texas!

Incogneato

 

You have been in command of the BF 3 division almost since its inception, what accomplishments has the division as a whole made that you feel earns you the most bragging rights?

 

The Division as a whole has stood together through a few bumps as we have progressed and everyone has learned valuable lessons in those situations. We have several external competition teams that represent TAW in both NA and EU tournaments across the world and they always prevail in the top of the ranks with other gaming communities. Our Battalions also team up and take on other clans from time to time and we share the TAW experience when we play the other clans. 

 

What is it about BF 3 that you feel makes it a successful division both in TAW and in the world of Battlefield 3?

 

I credit the success of the division to the members of the division. The people that show up in TS to play in an organized manner, and apply the same tactics as the other person in TS. The staff works hard to come up with fun and interesting new event seasons for the members, and schedule scrims with other clans so our members can go out and show off what they can do.  

 

What do you feel sets TAW apart from other Battlefield 3 clans?

 

There are a lot of other clans out there that play Battlefield 3, but none of them are anything like TAW. I think the teamwork, communication, and organization within the division is what sets TAW apart from other clans.  

 

What do you feel sets BF3 apart from the other divisions within TAW?

 

BF3 is one of the larger divisions in TAW, we have some members that have tons of knowledge to share with the division, and members that have been in TAW for a very long time. The Battlefield Division is unique to TAW because the members strive to improve both in game and through leadership responsibilities everyday. Members and staff are constantly coming up with new ways to improve things and become more efficient as time goes on. 

 

Do you have any parting words for your clanmates?  

 

It has been an absolute honor being part of the Battlefield Division from scratch to where it is now. I hope for a long and prosperous future for the division and keep up the great work everyone. If anyone has BF3 and wants to join in on practice nights come on down and check in with the staff, you are more than welcome to come play with us.