Star Wars Galaxies: SWG Team Profile

What is your real name? Dean Graf (Lead GM Iarazyn)

What is your official title/position? I am the Lead Game Master.

How long have you been working on Star Wars Galaxies? I have been working on SWG since February of this year.

What profession do you like to play in Star Wars Galaxies? I'm an altaholic. I like to try different things and each class I've tried has definite attractions. So far I've played a medic, a smuggler, a bounty hunter, and (of course) a Jedi.

Other than working on the game, what keeps you playing or what is your favorite thing about the game? A good game for me is all about content. Having a crowded quest journal is a good thing. The amount of mission material in the game is the primary feature that I enjoy.

What do you enjoy most about working for SOE? SOE is the first company I've worked for where I did not feel like the only fan of pop culture, sci-fi, and superheroes. The community of people is great. Also, the casual style of the workplace is a definite plus (I hate ties!). Where else can a manager come to work in a T-shirt and shorts? And my manager is a joy to work for. A close second is the company's future. We have so many groundbreaking products coming in the next year or two that being on the inside of this industry is exciting.

What is the oddest request you have had from a player? So far, the oddest request has been how to get a divorce from their in-game spouse.

What do you like to do most in your free time? It may sound horribly mundane to say I like to spend time with my family, but when you consider that my family is all just as "fannish" as I am... I also like to read, play online and console games, go to movies, and hike. Also, my wife and I collaborate on an online fiction project combining graphic and text stories. You can find our work at http://twilightagency.com.