HGL - Fan Interview : FPS / MMORPG / RTS Discussion

Howdy everyone! Here's the first of three fan interviews we conducted with the winners of our Hellgate Halloween contest. Today we talk to Doffy, creator of the fine video posted below.



***CONTENT ENTRY***


What inspired you to create your submission?


For the first part of the video: The thought of people continuing to try and trick or treat in Hellgate:London's setting was amusing to me.


For the second part: The gods of sarcasm.


What did you use to create it?


Software: Fraps, and Sony Vegas 6.0


Otherware: Clay Gootgeld and his beautiful voices.


How long did it take to complete your submission?


Two nights of capturing/voice acting/editing. Not to mention the 3 years of preproduction.


Have you ever won grand prize in a contest before?


RL? Yes. A few paintball tournaments. Non-RL? HG:L Halloween contest


Do you use this talent professionally or as a hobby?


Both. I am a professional editor/camera operator, but I love the field that I'm in so my job is a hobby.


Is this your first machinima?


I've been making machinima for over 4 years now. I started DoFFNuT Productions in June of 2001 with my brother-in-law, Adam McNulty, and have picked up a few others along the way. We have always tried to come up with video ideas for whatever games we're playing at the time. As well as RL films, and any kind of mockery of a movie/song. Hellgate:London : Better Than Candy was my 21st machinima video. (13 of which are on my youtube channel) Check out www.doffnut.com or www.youtube.com/doffy1 if you want to see more.



Doffy is not amused... or is he?


***GAME/COMMUNITY HISTORY***


When did you first hear about Hellgate: London?


About 2 years ago when my friend Nathan mentioned that the creators of Diablo 2 were working on something. I searched online, and stalked it from then on (thank you, hellgateguru.com!)


When did you first get involved in the Hellgate: London community?


When I signed up for the Hellgateguru forums.


Which faction/class do you prefer playing?


I enjoy all of them... but I suppose I have the most fun with the Evoker.


How long have you been playing online games?


Since 2000. Good old Unreal Tournament 1, and Diablo 2.


***GAME THOUGHTS***


Which achievement would you like to see in the game?


### Duels won.


What's your favorite feature of the game? What would you like to see?


My favorite feature of the game is the customization options. Stats/Skills/Items. Other games seem to limit your choices a lot more than Hellgate does.


I'd like to see more options with stats/skills... and PvP balance (seperate from PvE) with some cool arenas to fight in.


Also... more options with the camera would be awesome. Like being able to use spells and run around while in vanity cam. (or just having the option to view your character from all angles while playing.) Emotes would also be great. Hellgate:London is an epic game... I want to be able to make some epic machinima with it.


***BONUS!***


Has the character creation screen gem brought you good fortune and health?


It caused tinky winky to begin his rise back from the abyss. Besides that... the London Zoo level appeared.


Do you believe in the cow level?


I'm no milk maid.


What was the name of Flagship Studios' recently-deceased hamster?


I'm not sure... but my condolences to all. Hamsters are awesome.


What does the name "Zardon" bring to mind?


DEFEND THE CITY! PEW! PEW!


oh... excuse me.... Missile Command.


Thank you!

http://www.hellgatelondon.com/undergrou ... -interview