In-The-Scope: Bradx

The man who runs things down in CH is Bradx, a programmer who rocketed through the TAW ranks to take the reins of the troubled Company of Heroes. Bradx stepped up to save the division from collapse after a large group of officers left and now he sits down with QuinoaAOC to share a little about himself and his plans for CH in the near future. 

 

What is something about yourself that you feel is a defining trait in how others see you as a person?

- My overall attitude. I usually have a good attitude unless their is some unnecessary drama going around. I have a good sense of humor when the time is right, but I am serious when it is needed. Plus, I don't treat the guys below me (in rank) as inferior which I feel is a major part of the TAW community.

 

Outside of gaming with TAW, what other hobbies do you have?

- Programming, intramural sports (basketball, frisbee, volleyball). Mainly programming though because that is my job. I am actually working on iOS and android apps for a new social networking site.

 

Other than Company of Heroes, what games occupy your playing time?

- Since school has taken over, I don't do much gaming anymore. I used to play a lot of Minecraft, but now its mostly FIFA 13 on Xbox 360.

 

On to TAW, what made you join TAW in the first place? Why TAW over the other clans available and why stick around with TAW?

- Well, I really wanted to join a CH clan because I loved the game and I wanted to learn a bit more about it. Honestly, the other clans were elitist so I didn't have a chance at getting into them because my skills were so bad. The reason I stay is because I love it here. There are so many helpful people around always looking to give advice, or answers questions. I also love playing with people from the clan rather than public games.

 

You quickly moved up, back down, then up the ranks again eventually sliding into DDayCommando's former position as the DC. Prior to that you briefly served as DO, joined the Minecraft Vanguard Team, then returned to take over CH. That's a lot of moving and shaking in just seven months. What made you leave CH then return? 

- At the time, I left because MC was really what I liked to play. I was on it all the time and when I heard that there was going to be a division I jumped on the planning team. I also felt that the guys that were running it were doing fine without me. I was wrong though. Those guys actually left a week later and joined another clan. I returned because all of the officers left, and I knew that they would need help getting 2nd battalion back on their feet.

 

You have only run the CH division for a short period of time, what plans do you have for the division moving forward?

- Our main plan for the CH division is to hold on. CH is an old game with an old player base. There aren't many new people on so we have a hard time recruiting, but we do get about 1 to 2 new recruits a week. We are really waiting for CH2 which should release in early-2013, and once the game releases we are going to jump on recruiting and see if we can get a good number of recruits in.

 

What do you plan on changing about CH to make it a better place for Company of Heroes players to enjoy their game?

- I really need to work on the overall view of CH coming from our current members. During the day there aren't many players around, so if a guy logs in and he's the only one on, he will leave. There also isn't a lot of competition. Most of the guys we have now are getting close to the pro-marker or are already there, so I am trying to coordinate friendly clan matches to see if I can spur some competition.

 

On all levels, what do you feel makes CH stand out the most among the various divisions of TAW?

  - The relationships. No matter the rank, we all have great relationships with each other and create a sense of family in the channels.

 

Any parting words for the rest of TAW or your CH brethren? 

   - Yes. I would like to thank all of the guys that stuck around while everyone else left especially the ones that did some work for me and contributed to the division. I also want to thank all of the guys in CC and Army for the good advice and help they have given me. TAW is the best clan on the planet!