Granado Espada

Family Name: Patronum
Server: Pachelbel
Favorite MCC Combination: Elementalist, Wizard, Feng Ling

"How often do you play GE and when did you first start?"
I play GE almost every day. Not recently, though, since thesis is killing my time. I was a BETA player for Granado Espada, so I guess I started last year around.. the month of April. Can’t remember exactly, teehee. Never knew I’d be into this game as much as I am now.

"How did you find out about GE?"
I saw a GE poster and I also heard about it from some of my gamer friends. They say you can use 3 characters at the same time and it got me interested, since I’m mostly a console gamer and I love RPGs (e.g. Final Fantasy).

"What are the features of GE that drew you into it?"
When I saw the graphics and I heard the music, I was hooked. But in summary, the features that I love are the following: MCC, the Market Manager, and the ability to make my characters as pretty as possible.. ^__^

"Have any interesting incidents happened to you in GE? Do you think things would have happened differently if you weren't a gamer girl?"
Haha! ‘Interesting’ is an understatement, and it would take me a day to tell you all about the ‘interesting’ things that happened to me in GE. My faction-mates and some close friends would all know what I’m talking about. Too many things have happened, both positive and negative, and all I can say is that, without GE, things would have been –very- different. Much more if I wasn’t a gamer girl.

"What type of gamer are you? Achiever, Socializer, Explorer, Killer?"
I'm mostly the explorer type, having been trained by RPG games like the Final Fantasy Series. ^_^ But other than exploring, I like defeating bosses too and having new friends. ^_^

According to the Bartle test: EKSA
Breakdown: 67% Explorer, 60% Killer, 53% Socializer, 47% Achiever

"What are some of your favorite activities within GE or what is a typical day life for you in GE?"
My favorite activities in GE would include (but is not limited to) exploring the place, checking MM for new stuff, collecting RNPCs, doing FL stuff, chatting with my friends, and doing faction quests (helping out new factions). When I login, the first thing I do is say “HI~” or “Booyah~” to the squad and the faction chat. Then I check the Market Manager for any new stuff (e.g. costumes.. ooohh I love costumes!) and equipment. Then I go power-leveling or I do faction quests with my mates. ^___^

"What are some struggles you face as a gamer girl in real life?"
Well, for one, some people just don’t understand that I’m a girl gamer at heart and that I enjoy it a lot. It makes me really happy. Another struggle would be time management. Sometimes, I get too much into a game that I start to procrastinate and there goes my day. *rofl*

HER WORLD

Name: Angeline Viray
Age: Care to guess? ^^
Occupation: Student, Singer

"Have you ever dated someone you met in-game? Do you believe that romance can be found in-game? "
I’m dating one right now. *smiles* I believe that romance can be found anywhere. In GE, it’s very easy because of the realistic characters and setting. It’s all about what you do –after- getting to know each other in the game that matters. I’ve known some pretty nice guys in the game too, as well as stalkers. Eeep! So girls, still be on your guard, teehee!

What is a typical day for you like in real life?
A typical day would be: Wake up, freshen up, eat breakfast, go to school, go home, play GE, eat dinner, freshen up, study, sleep. ^___^ If I don’t have class, I usually just play GE, or I study (if there’s a need). ^_^ I go out during the weekends with friends or boys. XP~ Right now, just with one boy. ^_^ Every once in a while, I go to anime/toy conventions or band gigs to sing and have fun. ^_^

"When and how did you first start gaming?"
I used to be a pure console gamer. I have almost all the consoles that came out, and I’ve tested all of them. Teehee! My brother and I share this same interest – games. I started playing MMORPGs when my best friend told me about this game that everyone’s into. That time, I was working and have no access to my console games. So I started playing and got addicted. I got more addicted when I learned about Granado Espada. Ever since I played GE, in my honest opinion, no other games can compare. ^_^

HER HEART

"Describe a memorable incident that created an impact on your life."
The most memorable incident that made a huge impact in my life was when I left home to fight for the one I love. Sadly, we’re not together anymore. I wouldn’t want to elaborate on what happened and why, but it changed my life a lot. I was a very sheltered and fragile girl (kinda like a spoiled brat) until that day. I learned how to live life in the real world, use public transportation all by myself, go to the market or the grocery all on my own, budget my money, work my ass off, and pretty much how to survive. But most importantly, I learned about and how to differentiate love for a significant other, love for my family, and love for myself. I can say that that’s the most important thing: learning what the lesson is from a life-changing experience.

"What is important to you in life/what principles or values do you live by?"
I used to believe that what’s most important to me in life is myself. In life, you will have your family, your friends, and loved ones along the way, but ultimately, you can only rely on yourself for what you will become. I was selfish, then.

But that has changed. As they say, ‘no man is an island’.. now, the most important thing for me is –love- in all its various forms. I believe that without love for what you do, love for the people you’re with, and love for yourself, life would not be as fulfilling as with having love in your heart. ^_^

"Who are your heroes (both in-game and real life) and why? "
In-game: Vermeil of Pachelbel. I’m dating him right now, and he’s always there to protect me -- whether against mobs or against stalkers & offenders. Another set of heroes that I have are my faction-mates. When I need them, they’re there. We’re one big happy family in-game, and we’re friends IRL.
Real life: My family. They still love and protect me no matter what I’ve done in the past. I’ve been a very bad family member and they still took me in when I needed them the most. I took them for granted and still, they’re by my side supporting me. *teary-eyed* I love you all. Teehee! <3

"If you were a beauty product, what would you be and why?"
A beauty product? Haha! Wouldn’t dream of being one, but if I were to be a beauty product, I would be a pressed powder AND lip gloss. A girl can’t go out without them. I can choose two, right? Please? ^^; *smiles sweetly*

"And what item in GE would your dream guy be and why?"
My dream guy would be the Dragon Heart. Not only can it create the best equipment in the game to protect me, but it’s also very hard to get. Once you have it, you feel like you’re the luckiest girl on GE. Well, that’s just me. ^_^ I like being protected and pampered, and my dream guy would absolutely do that for me. ^_^

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