Sunday, February 27th, 2011
Issue: 70   Editor: AyeAldarion


Aldarion becomes HDO Vanishes
This week, a brand new HDO joined the yellow corps. We, all know him as AyeAldarion (aka Aldarion), the head-editor of the buzz. It’s always interesting to know a HDO’s history on BL, so here is a little bit about Aldarion:
Aldarion joined Bootleggers in May 2004. At the end of 2008 he decided to give it a shot at the buzz-team, where he got promoted to Senior Writer within 3 weeks. After 2 months he got promoted again, this time to Head Writer. In February 2010, Aldarion resigned from the Buzz-team, but he decided to join again in October. One month later, Sean (who was buzz-editor at that time) decided to step aside, and he asked Aldarion to become the new Buzz-editor, because he had the most experience with the Buzz. A decision that he would not regret, because the Buzz has had 3 very successful months since his promotion. This week, he received the invitation of reinforcing the HDO-corps. We, from the buzz, managed to get an interview with Aldarion.

Like we all know, you got promoted to HDO. Is this a promotion you were expecting?
I wasn't really expecting the promotion, the number of Help Desk Operators at that time didn't make it seem as if they needed another one. Neither had I applied for the position when 5litre was recruiting HDOs.

The decision of becoming HDO, did it take a long time to decide? And what exactly made you say 'yes' to this promotion?
I'll be honest, it didn't take a very long time. There were several factors that played a role in my decision, but I can't name them all openly. One of the major things that made me make this decisions is the fact that Mika is a moderator as well. We're very good friends and the job also seemed to be a lot of fun with him in the moderator position. The fact that the other HDOs are people I get along with very well helped as well.

Considering the state that the game is currently in, what goal(s) do you expect to reach as HDO?
I have no specific goal, but I've been fighting for a few things when I was just a simple white persons. I hope to have some more (even if it is tiny) influence in the things I've been trying to say for the past year. More importantly, my goal is to help players on the game in whatever way needed (except for cash, that is, I've witnessed a significant increase in request for cash).

And what is the first thing you will do?
I've already done the first thing(s): the request for changing the features in the game so that they reflect BL's current state (e.g. weapons prices, etc). The rest isn't up to me.

As Buzz-Editor, won't this promotion affect your work as head-Editor?
No, it won't. Nothing will change with regards to the Buzz, or the way we work.

Aren't you afraid you might get killed as much as 'Sky', now that you are HDO?
Interesting question, I'd say not afraid but I do have to admit that I don't have the ambition to be shot every two days. I think Sky is unique in that way, and I'd very much be unique in another way. I wouldn't want to replace Sky. Having said that, I did die quite often lately. Perhaps my recent death-record was the reason why they got me on the team!

Is there something you want to add?
I would like to thank everyone who congratulated me! And remember guys, if you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find them, maybe you can hire... Aldarion

A big task rests on the shoulders of Aldarion. But not a task that is impossible to complete, especially not for Aldarion, who managed to deliver fantastic results in all his previous tasks considering BL. I think I speak for a lot of people, when I say that Aldarion deserves this position more than anyone. Congratulations!