Real Life First Name: Gavin (Much to my dismay)
Forum Handle: SolidRevolver
Main Character Handle: SolidRevolver
Main Character Bluepill Name: Same as my real life name
Server: Syntax
Organization: Zion

Where in the real life world do you live?

I live in Sunderland, North East of England.

How long have you played The Matrix Online?

I have played since March 25th 2006.

What other MMOs have you played?

MxO was my first MMO; I have since tried 9 Dragons, Final Fantasy 11, Pirates of the Burning Sea, World of WarCraft, EverQuest 2, Star Wars Galaxies and others. Mostly they have just been trials and one or two month deals.

What type of work do you do?

I'm a student, in other words, nothing.

What got you into gaming and what sort of games do you like the most?

I have been gaming since I was about 3 years old. I occasionally played Alex the Kidd and a few other games, but a few years' later things like Mortal Kombat, Streets of Rage, and Sonic the Hedgehog came and that was it. Metal Gear Solid is my current love though; a nice juicy story with stealth game-play that has cool gadgets is awesome! I also still play Final Fantasy 7-10 too, basically, if it has a good story, I will try it; I just have to find it.

What other hobbies or activities do you take part in, other then playing The Matrix Online?

Gaming is my biggest hobby, but I do take a small interest in a lot of other things like Video Production (did this at College and University), and a very small interest in Astronomy. I saw the solar eclipse in 1999, a Meteor go past the earth (most amazing sight ever), and tried to see the partial eclipse the other day but no dice.

What is your highest character level in The Matrix Online?

I have reached level 50 twice.

How or why did you choose your main character's name?

It comes from two of my favorite characters from Metal Gear Solid, Solid Snake and Revolver Ocelot.

What Branch (Coder, Hacker, Operative) and ability tree is your main character?

I was an Operative Martial Artist, but after a couple faction mates and I got into a little bother with Seraph in the Merovingian organization, I switched to Submachine Gun Specialist and have never looked back.

Is your main character in a crew, if so, what rank is the character?

He is Captain of the Hover Craft Evolution.

Is your main character in a faction, if so, which one and what is their faction rank?

He is joint 4 way leader of Section 9 officially, but he tends to look up to Jade as the leader as does everyone else in the faction.

What was your favorite chapter?

I couldn't really pick a whole chapter as my favorite, but I will always remember when the Merovingian ordered the death of The Apothecary. My Faction Section 9, changed that day.

What is your favorite neighborhood?

My favorite neighborhood for music is anywhere in Westview, but I still have my own private floor in a building in Hampton Green.

Who is your favorite NPC?

My favorite NPC is Pixie Licious, enough said.

What is the most $info you have ever spent at one time and what did you purchase?

The most $info I have ever spent at one time was 40 million for a Zion Organization Key.

Do you have an item you no longer use but keep around for nostalgic reasons? If so, what is it and why do you keep it?

I created a third character on Syntax with the sole reason to hold everything that I have collected during my time here, all the anniversary shirts, consumables, and Halloween stuff too. I'll never use that stuff, but I couldn't delete or sell them.

What do you like best about The Matrix Online?

It's cliché but it has a certain 'je ne sais quoi'. To be brutally honest, it isn't the best game in the world, and the community isn't the biggest, but there is something about MxO that causes people to return, if they ever do leave. I am sure if I ever leave for whatever reason, I would return.

How would you describe your best experience playing The Matrix Online?

My best experience playing MxO would have to be the friends I have made. I have made friends with people in MxO that I am now best friends with outside of MxO.

Do you run or work for an MxO Fan Site or Radio Station?

No, I do not.

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