Real Life First Name: Josh
Forum Handle: -Mercidos-
Main Character Handle: Mercidos
Main Character Bluepill Name: Verbal Kent
Server: Vector-Hostile
Organization: Cypherites

Where in the real life world do you live?

I live in south western Washington State.

How long have you played The Matrix Online?

Forever, I've been playing since about a month before the end of beta.

What other MMOs have you played?

MxO is really my first MMO, and the only one I stay with so I won't mention the others.

What type of work do you do?

I manage a restaurant.

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

I always liked gaming; I think I first got into gaming back with the Atari 2600. The games I like to play the most are; sports, action, role-playing, first-person shooters, but it really doesn't matter as long as it's fun.

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

I sing in a metal band.

What is your highest character level in The Matrix Online?

My highest-level character is level 50.

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

I was inspired by a great Cypherite.

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

Operative mostly, though I will occasionally use Hacker when farming or running lowbies on missions.

Why did you choose the Branch and ability tree that you did?

I have been using various Martial Arts trees since back in beta. Interlock combat had me hooked back then and it still does to this day. I just don't think anything beats a good bullet time interlock animation.

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

Yes, my main character is the Captain of the Hovercraft Mercy.

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

Yes, my main character is the leader of the Cypherite faction Reviled Restoration.

What was your favorite chapter?

That's a tough one; there are a lot of great moments. The death of Morpheus, the introduction of Cryptos and the Cypherites, Seraph "exorcising" the code from Cryptos and I don't know if I can pick a favorite. If I had to choose one though, I'd go with chapter 8 as it marked a turn in the story telling.

What is your favorite neighborhood?

My favorite is Furihata, because that's where I stand.

Who is your favorite NPC?

My favorite NPC would be Grace, for non-obvious reasons known only to the early Cypherites. Alternatively though it would be Cryptos, he was a puppet for the machines used to create the Cypherites and even after having that removed he still fights for the same cause. Talk about devotion folks.

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

The most I ever spent at one time was 100 million for an 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 still have my Flit Gun.

What do you like best about The Matrix Online?

I like the "realistic" city setting and I love interlock combat.

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

It was probably the one on one meeting I had with Cryptos in Sakura not too long before it was revealed his mind had been overwritten by the machines, that or getting my perpetual sword…CHEAAA!!!

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

No.

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