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Spotlight #17: InvictusI. The Basics
Real life first name: Simon Melluish
GC Forum handle: Invictus
Age and/or birthday: 27, May 9 1980
Where in the real life world do you live? Rotherham, South Yorkshire, UK
What type of work do you do? I work for virgin Media. I manage the installation of Digital Telephony Circuits (ISDN2, ISDN30) there is only 2 people on our team who manage the testing and handover of completed circuits for the entire country, busy work but i enjoy it 
What other hobbies or activities do you take part in, other then playing MMO’s? I am a keen pool player, I have played in local public house leagues from 1998 to present, I won the Pool champion trophy for my local team for 2007. i enjoy Ten Pin bowling also, participating in leagues in 2000-2002.
How long have you played MMO’s? since feb 2004.
What is the main MMO you play? SWG, I have played EVE, WoW, and The Sims Online in the past.
Main Character name: Invictus'
Secondary/other Character name(s): Isliss, It's-a, Mell', Vicintus, The'Map
Guild: RoH - Remnants of Honor
How long is your typical gaming session? lengthy, usually 4-5 hours a night, and anything up to 18 hours a day at weekends :shock:
What does a typical gaming day consist of for you? Depends on my mood, some days could be spent sitting ready to silence credit sellers in Eisley, others could be REing, or organising instance runs.
II. Your Main Character
What is your highest character level in your game of choice? Level 90
How did you choose your main character's name? the name Invictus' comes from a poem by William Earnest Henley. Esharra/Kuri helped me choose the name when I transferred in from Chilastra.
What race and profession is your main character? Male Human
What do you like the most about the profession you have chosen for your main character? Currently Medic, I don't change professions often, i usually grind an alt 
What faction is your main character? Imperial to the core!
III. Most/Least Favorites in SWG
What is your favorite ground vehicle? Why? V-35. This is my PvP weapon of choice. Nothing better than riding round with a full V-35 and it getting destroyed by a rebel only for their horror to be reached when they suddenly have 7 Imps bearing down on them 
What is your favorite expansion? Why? Trials of Obiwan, the HK Series was one of the best mission lines brought to the game, Love to see more missions like this in the future.
What is your favorite planet? Why? Talus. It was my home for almost 3 years and nothing can ever feel like home aside looking at the purple skyline
Who is your favorite NPC? Why? my Favourite NPC has to be the one Imperial Deserter who wants to leave the Empire to be an Image Designer. that quest cracks me up still when i see the screenie
Which expansion do you like the least? Why? i can't say there's any expansion that i don't like. i do think we are about ready for a new one now. Kessel ground would be nice. Smugglers could have a field day getting spice from the mines
Which planet do you like the least? Why? Yavin. there's really nothing to it.
What was your favorite Star Wars movie? Why? Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back. because for once the Imps are winning. Damn rebel propaganda!
Who was your favorite character? Why? Darth Vader. My parents tell me i have been infactuated with Vader & Stormtroopers since i could talk
Who was your least favorite character? Why? Boba Fett surprisingly, He seems so useless in the movies. Maybe the Live Action Series will change this viewpoint.
What are the most credits you have ever spent on purchasing a single item for one of your characters? Aurillian Shield Housing - 250 Million
Do you have an item you no longer use but keep around for nostalgic reasons? If so, what is it and why do you keep it? I have every saber i ever crafted still in my bank. always got a stack of Dented Metal cases in my back pack too
Describe your favorite period of Star Wars: Galaxies (Pre-CU, CU, NGE, etc.) and what you liked the most about it. CU playing on my level 37 solo base slicer. also leading the Imperials of Chilastra through a period of stability that made for truely excellent gameplay.
IV. Roleplay and MMO’s
What game brought you to Role Playing (RP)? TIE Fighter. I was a member of the Emperor's Hammer (www.emperoshammer.org) since 1998 where i joined a TIE Squadron on board the ISD Challenge. I was promoted through the ranks to Battlegroup Commander before retiring to play SWG.
Have you played tabletop RP games before moving to MMO’s? If so, which ones? I haven't played any tabletop RP games, though i have recently been asked to join one. I'm still considering the offer, as time is an issue in RL.
What other MMO’s have you played? EVE, WoW, The Sims Online
What do you get out of playing your MMO of choice? saturation of the Star Wars environment.
How did you get into Roleplaying? from the Empero's Hammer. It was light RP but we were always IC.
What was your favorite event or story arc? It's been difficult to get into any real RP due to living in the UK, and getting lost in PvP/PvE, however i always enjoyed getting into some fun in the Scumbag (i would nap and get back up for it )
How long have you been an RP’er? 9 years
What do you like best about RP’ing? the ability to improvise and play off others. it helps development of RP and makes it enjoyable, especially when a curveball is thrown at you.
What type of RP ‘role’ do you prefer portraying with your character? I'm a follower, so i play off others
What kind of RP story arc would you most like to be a part of? Any RP would be good now, it's a little quiet!!!
What would you like to see more of when doing RP? more people involved at one time.
Which other community member do you like to RP with the most? Why? I like RPing with KS. <3 you KS!!
Do you have any ideas for future RP story arcs that you would share? none at this time
Describe your best RP experience from playing Star Wars: Galaxies? nothing can ever beat practically leading the Imperials on Chilastra. It was great with RoH Chilastra, but i am thoroughly enjoying my Retirement here with you guys
If you could give a new player one bit of advice based on your game experiences, what would it be? Enjoy everything in game, the good or the bad. just remember that it is only a game
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