a bit, I realized that I really liked helping other people have that same experience I had in my first fight with the mercs, and wanted to be a part of it. That's what keeps the group and members going - that we like helping people have a positive in-game experience, especially with something that previously may have been frustrating or scary for them.
Me: What helps you make all of the guides you have made towards farming and questing quickly and easily?
Katherine: Lots of input, and trial and error. I run the bosses with friends, mercs, random people, etc, try out different things, see what works best and is simplest to understand. Then I get input on anything I might not have thought of and try those ideas out as well. And the guides often change after I've posted them, too - there are lots of people in the Central community with great insights, so I try to listen to what they suggest and try those things out as well.
Me: Is there anyone in specific that you would like to thank or congratulate for helping doing something involved with the Merc's?
Katherine: Jester and Olivia have been incredibly gracious to us, from giving us our own forum to letting us host our contests here, listening to our ideas and concerns, everything. They're absolutely awesome to work with and without them M4H wouldn't even exist.
Even though they'll probably never see this, lol, Professor Greyrose and One Eyed Jack have been awesome. They discuss ideas with us, keep us up to date on what's going on, and overall just make KI a fantastic company to work with.
Autumn Ice is just... she's epic. Her graphics are INSANE and she's always willing to help, she's a ton of fun to work with, and she makes things look SO professional. Seriously, if you see her in game just take a minute and tell her how incredibly awesome she is.
We have fantastic F2M4H that make everything SO much more fun. They're fun to hang out with, they're fast learners and great friends and honestly, M4H wouldn't be the same without them being so willing to help out.
And of course the whole Central community, you guys just rock. Central is full of so many different people with different ideas and personalities that it's mind-boggling, but usually those differences are addressed with respect. That's a rare thing to find, especially online, and the whole community is better for it.
Me: Anything else you would like to add about the Merc's?
Katherine: Sure! I think I speak for most of the team here - while we love being part of the merc team, we don't want to seem intimidating to anyone. We're just part of this community and no more important or 'better' than other players; we're just people having fun. If you see any of us in game, come say hi! Have fun with us, we're a pretty goofy bunch and we love to meet new people.
Huge thanks for letting me have the interview!
Interview (Continued)