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Fallen Earth: Meet the Dev "PirateEye"

The team behind post-apocalyptic MMORPG Fallen Earth is getting the spotlight in a a new "Meet the Dev" feature where important underwear choices are finally revealed -starting with 3D animator "PirateEye":

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A couple of weeks ago we asked you what questions you would ask a dev if you had the chance. We took some of these questions and asked our Dev's to tell us about themselves so we could share it with you. Starting today, we will be featuring a new dev each week.

First up is PirateEye! He will be stopping by shortly to answer any additional questions you may have.

-Name: PirateEye
-Alias/Forum Name: PirateEye
-Title / Position at Fallen Earth: 3D Animator

What games have you played and worked on?
I've worked on Fallen Earth, and am recently indulged in Left 4 Dead, Fallout 3, Mirror's Edge, and Persona 4.

How long have you been working on Fallen Earth?
Close to 2 years

How did you get involved with your job position?
I got lucky and had inside info about an intern position in the animation department. With wits and charm I won over the interviewers and landed myself my first job. The mohawk helped too.

What type of college courses or schooling did you have to prepare you for your position at Fallen Earth?
I received my Associates Degree in Digital Animation from a small art school in Raleigh, NC. The Digital Animation course included everything from modeling to rigging, so experiencing an actual pipeline process was a good experience.

What in particular inspired you to work in the gaming industry?
I've been gaming since my early years. Eventually I wondered how games where created and where I could acquire such knowledge. But looking at it now, it's the ever growing improvements in gaming technology and presentation that's inspiring me today.

What games stand out in your memory for positive reasons?
System Shock 2 for its atmosphere and story. F.E.A.R, Dead Space, and Condemned for their scares. And Diablo for my looting addiction.

What advice would you give to budding games / software developers?
Learn everything you can, check out popular CG forums, let other developers/artists critic your work, and make contacts.

On an average day, what do you do at Fallen Earth?
Creating life and personality to the static shells of man and monsters alike.

What is your favorite:
-Game System Shock 2
-Book Everything You Know Is Wrong
-Song Stroke by Apocalyptica
-Season Fall
-Past time Videogames and Social Gatherings
-Drink Water
-Color Black and Yellow
-Food Junk
-PnP Tic Tac Toe
-Faction Horde.....I mean...Travelers

Do you:
-role-play? =)
-have any pets? Mastiff Rott Mix
-like beer or wine? Beer/Liquor
-like coffee or tea? None
-like cake or pie? Pie (we know about the cake)
-Coke or Pepsi? Coke
-Pizza or Hamburgers? Both
-Chocolate or Ice Cream? Chocolate
-Boxers or Briefs? Boxers
-Have you ever styled/had a mullet? Sadly, yes

If you could have one wish what would it be?
A Zombie Apocalypse

Name one thing you would take to an abandoned island and why?
A bus filled with people. So they can share my suffering. They may taste good too.

Does the Landshark really exist?
Other kids at school tell me it's a lie. There is a rumor that it lives in people's walls.

Are you willing to be bribed for an alpha spot and what would it take?
I only do that on Tuesdays.

Stay tuned for next week's Fallen Earth Dev, right here at WarCry!

Source: Fallen Earth Official Forum