What's your callsign?
Juvenis.
Let's get to know you – can you describe yourself in five words?
Excited, direct, trustworthy, honest, dedicated
Tell us about your history in TAW.
I joined TAW Arma in 2011. After 2-3 months I became a squad leader and since then I have climbed through most positions. I was a platoon leader, Staff Officer, commanding officer and now the division commander.
What was your initial impression of TAW?
Wow that is a lot of teamspeak channels and where do I go? TAW seems very big and I was a bit overwhelmed at first. I was taken by a DI who knew his stuff and I felt at home since the first day.
Tell us about your division, and what you do there.
I am at this moment the Division Commander for Arma 3 Division. My job is to oversee the battalions and to keep an eye out for new leaders. I run a 2 weekly meeting with all my officers to keep updated and I do monthly meetings with the NCO's and the entire Division. Arma 3 is one of the best games out there and like it's predecessor Arma 2 a military simulation game. The division consist of great members who spend their time creating custom made missions that they play every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. What a lot of people dont know is that the game Arma 3 has no real content for multiplayer. Everything we play is custom made by our members.
What would you like someone considering joining TAW to know?
That TAW is a great place to be, not only for arma but for several games. The best thing about TAW is that when you loose touch or feeling with your current game there is always another game that TAW plays. You can easily switch over without have the feeling your leaving something behind.
Do you have any special hobbies or activities outside of TAW?
I breed chameleons ( furcifer pardalis ) on a large scale. I drive motor cycles and really fast cars, love to tune my cars :)
If you could change one thing about TAW, what would it be?
Well that is easy. I would like to have a faster website but I know they are working on that.
Tell us about some of the people you've met during your time in TAW.
The funny thing about being in TAW is that private and game life merge. For example When I was CO I had a certain person who's name I will not mention because it's Sharpshot. Who parked his car against a tree because he drives like a granny.He was out of view for a few days and I found out that I actually was worried about him and so glad he came back in one piece. Another example is my DO. We keep in touch using whatsapp. I am texting with him on a regular basis in the same way I text with my friends.
What's your favourite thing about TAW?
being surprised by all the great ideas people present.The level of friendship I have developed over the years.And of course the TFO meetings where you almost get a heart attack from the amount of coffee you need to drink.
How does TAW affect your offline life?
Well I am still single...my real life friends, my parents and relatives know not to call me on training nights and meeting nights... does that answer your question?
What might our readers be surprised to know about you?
I am on the board of directors in a International watch Company. And yes I am really gay.
What's your favourite retro videogame? Why?
I am still playing Black and White.Being God...reason enough
If you could choose any TAW member to be stranded on a desert island with, who would it be and why?
I think I would choose Lucky.He has always something interesting to tell and he has so much knowledge and life experience that I wouldn't be bored staying at a remote Island.
Do you admire any celebrities? Why or why not?
I admire Kate Perry and Justin Bieber.I am not a screaming type of fan and I will never visit a concert but other then that I respect people that have come from nowhere and made it to what they are right now.For that same reason I also respect certain business men.
Who do you believe is going to be the most influential figure in gaming in the next three years?
Well If you asked me this a year ago I would have said Steve Jobs but since he has passed away I really have no idea. The game industry is changing really fast and to be honest most new games coming out need hardware which is still under development. I think the hardware industry will be the deciding factor for the upcoming 3 years on how games progress.
For their time, effort and dedication, this member will be awarded our In-The-Scope member tab for completing the interview.
junevis or juvenis? cherry you working late nights again ;)