Dragon of Exile has been a long standing member of the Grifball community since the 2008 Spring League (GBSL08), as well as the team captain of the goofs known as HLC.

1. How long have you been involved with the sport of Grifball?
I started scouting for a team in I think week 2 or 3 of the GBWL08, but didn’t find a team that wanted some random guy. So I formed my own team which would disastrously take part in the first H3P tournament, and I’ve been around ever since.

2. What kind of player are you?
I’m a tank, plain and simple. Of course I’ve tried mixing it up with the sword and bomb, but I can’t get away from just using my hammer. And although I think I’ve become a bit smarter, I’m an impulsive player. I chase what’s in front of me, I dive straight into the fray, and I like to take point. Although, I don’t like to be reminded that I’m leading in, then I get self conscience.

3. If you could change one thing about Grifball or its community, what would that be?
Personally, I would love to weed out the “bad seeds.” But I know they deserve, for the most part, the right to be here with the rest of us. And I’ve known a lot of players that could just be as bad. Honestly, I would love it if the league and the community would become more mature. I hate it when I see people argue over simple shit like a dispute, it bugs me even more seeing a person of authority argue in public with someone. Definitely most people in this league needs to learn to use their mental filters, and I’m guilty also.

4. Is there a player/team that has inspired your style of play?
Without a doubt, it has to be Phoenixrage. Dude has inspired in more ways than I can count. I first encountered him in the first H3P tournament when we were matched up against Marathon Runners. And ever since then I’ve known the guy as cordial with a great sense of humor. Even his playing style I’ve started to try to incorporate into my own, especially his infamous “radar kills.” Great guy and player, really someone for everyone to look up to.

5. Name one player who always gives you fits when you play against them. What makes them so difficult?
I like to think that on any given game I can play with most people, and most people can take me out also. But I do love the friendly rivalries I’ve had with Nogard, Citi, Bynumator, Ptown, and a few others.

6. Name one player you think is underrated by most. Why?
Just one? I’ve got probably dozens that I know that get overlooked. There are players from my own team that are probably passed over just because we’re not one of those upper echelon teams. I also like a lot of the unspoken players that are around. Players that don’t necessarily go into the high positives and stuff like that, but they play consistent and contribute in their own way.

7. Name one player you think is overrated by most. Why?
I have to agree with Puppy, and say me. Although I’m not that highly rated in the whole community, I often get looked up to by some of my close peers. And really, I don’t feel that I’ve been living up to that lately. So we’ll wait and see on that.

8. Besides Grifball, what other games/sports do you play?
Whenever I get a free chance, I’ll play any game I can get my hand on. I’ve always enjoyed video games. In real life, I’m a martial artist. I primarily practice Tae Kwon Do, which I’m a 3rd degree black belt. I’ve also studied other arts to complement all aspects of fighting. I used to be an instructor. I’ve recently taken a sabbatical from training, which I know I should get back into, cause that weight is gaining!

9. In your opinion, do stats matter in Grifball?
Not particularly. Stats can often show you how the game was dictated, and can be accurate of who won. But sometimes it’s those intangibles that really make this game fun. Plus the idea of slop really ruins the idea of stats.

10. If you could offer words of advice to rookie players, what would they be?
There’s 3 things that can make a new rookie player into a great legacy player.

1. Study the game films, study the stats, study under other players, and then take all that knowledge and play against the best people you can find even if it’s just a scrimmage.
2. Learn what to say at all times. Learn how to be talkative during games, but not annoying. Learn how to be respectful on the forums.
3. Cut loose. I can attest that sometimes, the best kind of practice is just to goof around. During this season HLC didn’t really take anything too serious, and it become one of our best seasons to date not to mention on of the most fun seasons.