Vanguard: Dev Spotlight on PhAtHoM

What is your name?

Thom Terrazas

What is your forum name?

PhAtHoM

What is your job title with Vanguard?

Project Manager

How would you describe your job?

Manage projects relating to the transition to SOE and game development

When did you decide on this career?

About 10 seconds after I was told that I would be required to play games often. My older brother is now pissed, thinking it would never pay dividends :)

What do you think it takes to be successful in this career?

I think the traits are limitless, but items that rank high for me would be: A good work ethic - Work hard/smart; An eagerness to learn and stay up on a growing industry; Responsibility; Play well with others - a good balanced network can't be wrong; ...and Desire. You got to want it.

How long have you been associated with Vanguard?

About 9 months

What other games have you worked on?

In one form or another, I've worked on the following games: EverQuest, EverQuest 2, PlanetSide, EverQuest Online Adventures, Star Wars Galaxies, Matrix Online, Tanarus, Cosmic Rift, Infantry, CyberStrike 2, MLB, NBA Shootout, NCAA Final Four, GameDay, Game Breaker, Twisted Metal, Rally Cross.

What areas in Vanguard did you assist with in the creation process?

Not a whole lot. Mainly worked as the liaison between SOE and Sigil Games.

What is your favorite area of Telon?

The Pubs! :)

What is your favorite NPC in Telon?

The dead ones

Do you have a favorite race or class and why?

The female High Elves....I think it's because of the pointy ears....

Do you have any advice for an individual breaking into this industry?

If doors aren't opening fast enough, get a foot in first and prove yourself.

Is there anything about you that you think the community would be surprised to know about you?

Once a GM on EQ named Aikbach; Once sat on a block of ice for a few hours just to be coined "Mr. Cool"; Don't like beets or sauerkraut; Pie over cake and I can say with confidence that alcohol doesn't affect me one bit! :)