In the Scope: Gren

 

What's your callsign?

Gren.

 

Let's get to know you – can you describe yourself in five words?

Solitary, kind, weird, pragmatic, artistic.

 

Tell us about your history in TAW.

My first encounter with TAW was when I was playing ET:Quake Wars in 2007. I was in a different clan back then but I do remember fighting with and against TAW on numerous occasions. After I started playing Planet Side2, I realized that I had to pick a team in order to fully embrace the game's potential, hence joining TAW. I've been part of TAW for about 6 months and I've met quite the bunch of interesting individuals along the way.

 

What was your initial impression of TAW?

Positive and I still have a predominantly positive opinion about this gaming community.

 

Tell us about your division, and what you do there.

I'm from the Planet Side 5 division [PS5]. The guys here are really cool to each other and we're having a lot of fun almost on a daily basis. Of course we do have our ups and downs but that's a indisputable fact of life. I hold the rank of lance corporal in TAW, meaning that I'm a humble peasant with zero responsibilities, I'm also a training instructor in Planet Side2. In-game wise I'm being perceived as the dedicated combat medic in my division.

 

What would you like someone considering joining TAW to know?

The connection that one may establish among a group of random people with different background, age, gender and so on but sharing a common interest.

 

Do you have any special hobbies or activities outside of TAW?

I'm really passionate about 3d modeling, painting and traditional sculpting. I enjoy hiking with my mates and I'm also a movie junkie.

 

If you could change one thing about TAW, what would it be?

The lack of information when it comes to dishonorably discharging fellow members because I have had a negative experience in my division in that regard.

 

Tell us about some of the people you've met during your time in TAW.

There are so many things that I could enlist but I wouldn't know where to begin so in a nutshell I'm lucky to share my spare time playing video games with this crazy bunch of characters also known as [PS5].

 

What's your favourite thing about TAW?

That it's not taking itself too seriously as a organization.

 

How does TAW affect your offline life?

Two words; sleep deprivation;) Some times I'm having so much fun with the other guys that I forget that I have to get up early for work and not look like crap. I still haven't found that perfect balance between my real life and TAW but it's a work in progress.

 

What might our readers be surprised to know about you?

I have a mild to moderate case of ADHD, I look like a younger version of Fidel Castro and I have a few tattoos.

 

What's your favourite retro videogame? Why?

SW: Dark Forces2 Jedi knight. That game really had a huge impact on my life because I started to explore my artistic side which I wasn't aware of at that time. I still have mountains of my early sketches and drawings from that same game and in addition to that I have lots of fond memories of playing this game with my older brother, so it has a great nostalgic value for both me and him.

 

If you could choose any TAW member to be stranded on a desert island with, who would it be and why?

Without doubt, that would be "PsYcHoTiCMaDmAn"! Not only does is he have a degree in science but he also has mastered the craft of cooking which will prove to be a invaluable perk in such a dire situation. I told you that I am pragmatic;)

 

Do you admire any celebrities? Why or why not?

I admire people with progressive way of thinking that contribute to society. Even the smallest act of compassion can have a huge impact on a grander scale. Therefore I consider celebrities, people that are willing to sacrifice themselves for the greater good like Galileo Galilei.

 

Who do you believe is going to be the most influential figure in gaming in the next three years?

I have no idea but I hope profit greed won't be the reason for his/hers position of influence in the entertainment industry. .

 

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