Fallen Earth: Meet the Dev "Grumpo"

Say hello to Fallen Earth's Atticus "Grumpo" Evil, Scripter extraordinaire and jack of all trade on the post-apocalyptic developers team:

Alias/Forum Name: Grumpo

Title / Position at Fallen Earth: Scripter

What games have you played and worked on?

Worked on Ghost Recon 2 and a non-published game, Loose Cannon.

Played too many games to list -_-;

How long have you been working on Fallen Earth?

Over a year.

How did you get involved with your job position?

Applied to Icarus as a level designer, but was hired as a scripter. I'm kind of a lame Jack of all game trades.

What type of college courses or schooling did you have to prepare you for your position at Fallen Earth?

C++ certificate. Most of my Technology experience is professionally acquired from previous jobs.

What in particular inspired you to work in the gaming industry?

Years of table top role-playing and an internship at a game company, where I applied psychological theories to game design.

What games stand out in your memory for positive reasons?

Ms Pac-Man and Morrowind "Elder Scrolls 3." I'm still suffering withdrawals from Ms Pac-Man, how could I ever forget that red bow... oh, and Morrowind had tons of freedom, lets me be as evil as I want.

What advice would you give to budding games / software developers?

It took me years to get back into game development even with prior experience. My resume has been sent to every game company I could find around the world. It's safe to say there is a lot of competition out there.

Someone trying to get into games needs to constantly be improving their skill. You must not only be competent, but to inspire awe into the person interviewing you. After that you just need a bucket of patience.

On an average day, what do you do at Fallen Earth?

Mangle code until it's bent to my will. Then fix bugs and wonder how I can make an NPC more life like.

What is your favorite:

Game: Right now it's Fall Out 3
Book: To Kill a Mockingbird
Song: Lean on Me
Season: Spring
Past time: Making games
Drink: Shirley Temple
Color: Dark Red
Food: Mac & Cheese
PnP: D&D
Faction: Judges

Do you:

roleplay? Yes, it's like lazy acting.
have any pets? Do family members count?
like beer or wine? Red wine
like coffee or tea? Milk Tea
like cake or pie? Definitely cake. Pumpkin pie
Coke or Pepsi? Dr. Pepper
Pizza or Hamburgers? Pizza
Chocolate or Ice Cream? Chocolate Ice Cream?
Boxers or Briefs? Pants

Have you ever styled/had a mullet?

No mullet sorry, but yes I have made my hair cry.

If you could have one wish what would it be?

No cheating. I prefer to earn my rewards.

Name one thing you would take to an abandoned island and why?

My wife, because I don't need anything else.

Does the Landshark really exist?

Other kids at school tell me it's a lie. I've freaking seen it!! Arms like two angry Mr.Ts!!

Are you willing to be bribed for an alpha spot and what would it take?

Yes, I require 3 bits of scrap metal, 4 bits of copper, and a doughnut.

For more "Grumpo" insights, check the official Fallen Earth forums

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