RGC Member Interview with Chamberlain
How do you feel you have been influential to RGC and the expansion of its events?
I hope I have been. Since I’ve joined I have shown up to the last two gaming events and I donate my artwork to the e-zine to show team spirit for RGC. I hope I can do what ever I can in the future.
Tell Us, When Did Gaming Take Over Your Life? Or Has It?
I don’t think gaming has taken over my life but if so it would have been after I met my husband Bob who is a huge gamer in D&D. We both influence each other.
How Were You First Introduced To The Whole Concept Of Gaming Outside Of A Computer Or A Console System? When Did You First Learn About Roleplaying Games, Collectible Card Games, Or Anything That You Play?
I have never been a huge online player and the most as a kid/teen for console games was my old Atari which still works to this day! I’ve dabbled a bit in RPG on Myspace but just don’t have the time to sit and do much.
I’ve known about RPG games like D&D since I was a kid but never had anyone around to influence me to play. I read Dragonlance and other fantasy/sci-fi books back then.
I’ve never done the card games even thru I know they are popular. My husband Bob has been the biggest influence in my current gaming in D&D.
Has Gaming Been A Good Experience As A Whole For You? Have You Met Interesting People Or Seen Interesting Places?
I think gaming has been a wonderful experience so far even thru I feel like I have not been in it as long as others here. It was how I met my husband was when he was gaming in my sister’s house! I’ve met a few friends via thru some of my gaming friends thru gaming. Also going to my first gaming day last summer for RGC was a terrific experience as well as to meeting people and interacting with them in different games. Of course I had to go home and tell my husband and our gaming friends who were over all about it.
How Does Your Family React To Your Weekly Or Daily Gaming Escapades?
They accept it cause they have no other choice but to. My mother use to complain saying its silly but I ignored it the best I could. Now she doesn’t say anything.
My brother is a gamer as well so he thinks nothing of it.
What Would Be the Ultimate Gaming Store Be In Your Mind?
Darn. . .tough one. Really is considering that the internet especially Amazon has come into serious competition with stores.
I think Jimmy Jams and Book Review do a good job here in town. But I think the closest to the Ultimate Gaming Store is The Source. At least for D&D.
You Are Stranded On A Desert Island With A Small Group Of People, What 3 Games Help You Relieve The Boredom?
D&D of course. RISK. . . especially if that Transformers one comes out! So many other good games out there. I’ve been enjoying Battletech a lot.
You Suddenly Find Yourself A Lottery Winner, What So You Use The Money For? Do You Stop Working?
* laughs * Who hasn’t dreamed this!?! I don’t think I would stop working right off but I would pay off my house and anything else first. Then maybe build onto the house right under the deck to have more space for whatever Bob and I want it for!! After that . . . don’t know. I’ll have to dream more about it!
What Is Your All Time Favorite Game? If You Play Multiple Types Of Games, You Can List A Category For Each.
I don’t think I have an all-time favorite game. I enjoy D&D 3.5 with my husband and our friends. Also I enjoy Battletech since a friend of mine loves it and I enjoy playing with him. I just recently got Betrayal at House on the Hill for Christmas. I played it at the last 24-Hour Gaming Day and loved it. I got to play a villain in it. ;D
What Game(s) Do You Want To Play, But Have Not Yet?
I would love to play Fury of Dracula since I saw it played at the 24-Hour Gaming Day but didn’t have a chance to. Looked like a great game.
Is There A Particular Game Or Games That You Do Not Care For?
Mmm. . . . I haven’t found one yet.
What Is Your Favorite Movie?
I have quite a few fave movies. Alien series, Blade Trilogy, Rose Red, Aeon Flux, Scary Movie series and Resident Evil to name the top ones off hand. I love a lot of sci-fi and fantasy movies. I’m also into cartoons.
What Is Your Favorite Type Of Music?
I enjoy goth/industrial rock but I also enjoy Enya, Midnight Syndicate and 80’s music. Ya I bit of a wide taste in music but I enjoy a bit of everything. . .except country.
What Are Some Of Your Favorite Authors/Books?
May sound silly but I enjoy Three Investigators. I can get thru one book in a single day and with how busy I can get that is nice to get thru something fast. I also enjoy Dragonlance, Sherlock Holmes and manga.
Can You Give Us Your Favorite Gaming Story?
. . . .I don’t really have a favorite gaming story. Memories of the last gaming day and playing Risk with my in-laws. Right now I’m making new memories with my new gaming group.
What Hobbies Do You Have Outside Of Gaming?
Well if any one hasn’t guessed my two main hobbies outside of gaming are drawing and collecting Transformers which I have been into for years. I’m always drawing something up every day and I know precisely (well most of the time) what is