Sunday, November 21st, 2010
Issue: 56   Editor: SeanRFgt


WEEKLY: Behind The Name xMarlon
Name: TheIceCubeV5

What is your real name and age?
Answer: Paul and I'm 34

Where do you live?
Answer: The Netherlands

How long have you played Bootleggers?
Answer: since february/march 2009

How did you come up with your username?
Answer: I like Ice in my drinks so that's how I came up with the name.

How do you feel about the games current state?
Answer: I don't like seeing it as it is now. A lot off people complaining about the Boss. If I were new to this game I propably would have quit. For a starter not knowing a single person it's hard. Earning money at low rank aint easy. If you're able to find an OC it's very likely that it will cost you the money you worked for hard by doing crimes. I'm looking forward to the updates announced by the Boss.

Why did you start playing Bootleggers?
Answer: a friend of mine (TSJ) has been playing since the beginning and he introduced me to this game and the crew TO I've been in. In that way it was easy to start. He set me up with money and OC's

Is there any features or improvements you would like to see?
Answer: More missions and more difficult to complete them. I'm no gambler, I like missions

Do you feel BSF is doing anything to help the game?
Answer: after I read his new announced on the gf I felt like staying around a little while longer.

Who is/was your favorite staff member? Why?
Answer: never had contact with anyone off them until David got added to the staff. I've been in The Order. After TO quit I've been in 1337 gueard that's where I got to know David

Do you like the Buzz? Any ideas for it or constructive criticisms?
Answer: I like the read. No ideas what can be added to it to make it better.




Name: Symphonies

What is your real name and age?
My real name is Wouter, i'm 21 years old.

Where do you live?
I live in Belgium, please don't hold it agains me.

How long have you played Bootleggers?
For about 5 years now, although I took a few long breaks in between.

How did you come up with your username?
It's a song from Dan Black, a British wonky pop artist.

How do you feel about the games current state?
Even though I still enjoy playing, I can't deny the fact that the game went downhill, but I still have some faith in BSF that he can change it all.

Why did you start playing Bootleggers?
Looking back at it, I totally have no idea why I started playing.

Is there any features or improvements you would like to see?
The Establishment page could use a change, at the moment it's a useless feature, I hope that this can change.
For the rest, I like the game as it is.

Do you feel BSF is doing anything to help the game?
Answer

Who is/was your favorite staff member? Why?
Call me nuts, but for some reason I always liked Nyxxie.
She was always willing to help, a very active staff member and most of the time very friendly.

Do you like the Buzz? Any ideas for it or constructive criticisms?
It's good for catching up with the events of the week.