The Throwdown competition has only just been kicked off, but soon many people will flock to shady bars to place money on the human wrecking ball that is Shanon. But the champion of Forge Hub is still just a man. He weeps, he loves, he laughs- he plays Halo: Reach.
Join us as we discuss Adam Levine, Disneyland, and clothes.
FH: Three part question:
Shanon, how did you find Forge Hub, what made you stay, and why are you so good at Halo?
Shuman you're the love of my xbox. Oh- ummmm...
It was wwaaaaayyyy back when Halo 3 just started out, and I was a little nublet. Everyone everywhere was going complete bonkers over it. I played pretty much everyday and was fairly good at it. I occasionally checked Bungie.net and read an article about Forge Hub. I liked what I saw, made an account and bam. Mind you, this way January of 2007 (, what have I still been doing here?).
What made me stay was the awesome dudes here. Literally too much to list, but you know who you are. Hell, we're even friends on Facebook and I even have their numbers (You know who you are).
The last question is really difficult to answer... I've always been around videogames my whole life. I remember when I was a wee little boy, me and my older brother would play Sonic the Hedghog, but I would always be Tails. I was told that I was never good enough to play as the main character, so I guess as I grew older I wanted to stick it in my older brothers face that I can wreck his ass at any game. Ever. What really made me good at Halo was watching those dumb MLG Get better Fast videos, after studying those for a bit I pretty much left a mark on this site as the best Forge Hub player. And no, I don't ever accept 1v1 challeneges.
FH: I didn't know you had an older brother. Any other siblings?
you and too.
Creepers.
FH: So your advice to others would be to practise?
Ummmm, well some people are just simply much more better suited to be good at videogames. It really comes down to how fast you can make a good decision and how to react to the game. I guess if you wanted to get better, really look at how you're playing and what you're doing wrong. Build off of your mistakes. A few tips here and there may help a little, but it really comes down to how you're approaching a scenario.
Just my thoughts though. I find the thought of trying to get better at Halo pretty silly.
FH: I bet a pair of Astro Gaming HeadsetsTM wouldn't hurt either right?
You're a tryhard if you use those. And a cheater.
FH: Slipping on a pair of Astro Gaming Headsets makes winning so easy, it does feel like cheating, doesn't it?
FH: So how do you feel about the end of Bungie producing Halo games?
Bitter sweet eding. I'm sure Bungie will go off and do some pretty amazing stuff in the future. But we as a community really cannot make a great assumption on how 343 is going to handle the franchise, all we can really do is wait. But still... Halo is awesome.
FH: So in between the wait for Halo 4, (and maybe the longer wait for Bungie's unannounced IP as well) MW3 or BF3?
BF3
And that's that.
FH: So much for that half of my interview plan
So I guess you're one of the people who joined Forge Hub to play on maps, not make them?
I suppose. I've attempted a few in halo 3... They sucked. I like to socialize more than Forge, I rarely get on to play by myself... unless I'm alone... then I'll play with myself. But yeah, I'm a community guy, not a Forge guy. If that makes any sense =/
FH: So besides playing with yourself on Halo, what do you like to do for fun?
A LOT OF STUFF!
Is it gay if I enjoy shopping for clothes? Because I do.
FH: You tell me
Suits - YouTube
I live in Southern California, so there is plenty of stuff to do here. Where I live, there's a lot of malls as well as small mountains. So yeah, shopping as well as hiking and biking. And Disneyland. Disneyland is very awesome if you have an Annual Passport. Suck it, Sarge. I know I answered it horribly, but idk, i like to do have fun with friends. As well as clubs. Yep, i can dance.
FH: Do you go hiking and to Disney land with your entire family, or is it just you and your friends?
That is a really creepy question, Shuman.
FH: Dancing, biking, being awesome at Halo, you're like a girl's wildest dreams. Any other talents?
I'm handsome?
FH: That counts.
You're straight out of Gattaca man.
I don't know what that is, but it ryhmes with Prada.
And I like to speak Prada.
FH: (So maybe not perfect)
How is it right now in Australia?
FH: I wouldn't even subject prisoners to live here.
You should come to California. And i can take you to LA. And we can have a great night. With epic stuff happening. But you won't see my little sister.
FH: You have a litte sister? Is she adorable, or is she only just younger than you?
What the. I dont even. No.
FH: Just making conversation.
She likes 12, Shuman. 12. What would Adam Levine say?
FH: Probably "My heart is full and my door’s always open"
AND SHE WIIIIILLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL BE LOOOOOOOVEEEEEDDDDDD
FH: He's one handsome guy. Like you I suppose.
FH: So do you have someone special in your life?
I am so single.
FH: Like your sister?
Why Shuman. Why. She actually likes tanned guys. So you and have been shot down already.
FH: Sarge asks "What do you think of the staff?"
- Need to get back to being awesome, and I think they're on that road.
FH: Mind if I include only that second part?
Sure. Dont want you to get in trouble.
FH: Do you have a question that you'd like to ask the next person?
Have I met you before? If so, how was our first encounter?
FH: Final words?
I guess a shout-out to the true loyals of Forge Hub. The old old members that have stuck around for YEARS and have been contributing to the community since day one.
FH: Mathmatical!
Look at that, just like I told you. Nerves of steel, the consummate professional, dashingly good l-
Anywho, drop me a line if you think of someone who you think would make an interesting interviewee.
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