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Hello everyone , im here doin a interview in the trenches with OldSchoolTommy , also known as XGC Tommy & KoG Tommy .
KoG SwampFox XD : Hey Tommy i would like to start off and ask you how did you get started with XG and got affiliated with the community ?
OldSchoolTommy :A few years ago, I got into gaming by my son Brandon who many of you know ( Badssest Chewy2) as he also is in XG. I remember getting on him about playing games all day long I could not understand how anyone could just sit there and play games all day long. This was back when he only had the play station. One day he got me to play but it was not Atil he got the Xbox that I really started playing it. I think it was my birthday he got me my own Xbox that I started playing a lot. One day he came over to my place (we lived in the same apartment build). And asked if he paid for it would I hook up xbox live. He was into the nightlife so he would play at night. Had his own key. I asked him about just what xbox live was about. We got it hooked up and that is what got me into gaming, and was on everyday. We become gamers then, matter fact his mom my wife as many of you know as wonder women got the both of us 360’s for Christmas. Cool huh. Smile.
One morning I was having my coffee and entered a room played few games with couple of people who were in xgc. I did not really know that much about clans and what I did know was they talked a lot of ****, bad talking race, and a lot of other trash. So I really did not get into the clan stuff. One XG member I think was a Capt. at the time. XGC HOTSIZAUCE Asked if I was in a clan, I do think I told him why I wasn’t interested, he told me that XG was a community that followed a strong Honor code as well Rank Structure that was big with gamers like me who just liked to play and be part of a good community . That at any giving day you could get on and have other members to game with and it was not based on how good you were at the game. He recruited me into XGC New Dynasty. This would be the time that I said I become a die-hard gamer. My teacher to XG would be Hot, as well many other gamers who have become good friends over the months that layed ahead and have since past. I was under Hot as he ranked up as well has myself. I learned lot from this member and friend who I would like to say is a very good leader in this community but more then that. He has always been there when someone needed him or just to share personal matters. I thank him for bringing me into this community but more so thank him for being there when he was needed or when he wasn’t.
KoG SwampFox XD : How does XG and the community benifit gamers in your mind ?
OldShoolTommy :XG is a community that shows and displays order, respect, for all people that like to game where age, race and sex is not a key but, and its leader ship is. In this community it’s guide lines designed for all members not based on how good one might be at playing the game or the age of the gamer but to play, enjoy , learn and be part of a community that not only represents the community but the members of this community.
KoG SwampFox XD : Tommy what are some of your intrist in XG ?
OldShoolTommy :My interest in XG. To game with other gamers, being part of the community based on a code of honor, order, participate and leading in being part of one of the biggest most knowing on line community and at the end of the day friends with more gamers and remembering it’s not just a game but a game but a community of gamers and friendship.
KoG SwampFox XD : what do you want to give the community Tommy ?
OldSchoolTommy : I like to know that I can give this community back not just what it has giving me but what it offers to gamers no matter what their age are race might be. Wisdom from one of the oldest gamers in this community who has been as many say around the block more then once. Not to educate but be a friend, a leading that enjoys the world of gaming, And when sadness that each one of us hold in life needs a friend that don’t think he knows it all, just knows where he’s been, where he’s at and where he’s going . To be here if I can to game and be a friend.
KoG SwampFox XD : You transfered to KoG , have you met new friends over here since you came from XGC ?
OldSchoolTommy :My transfer to KoG from XGC I did meet new friends under the age of 18 who infact become friends.
KoG SwampFox XD : What was it like ? The change in coming from the 18 and older division in XGC & how some of the KoG Members have welcomed you ?
OldSchoolTommy : This is not new for me. A few years ago when I was in Calif. I was a program manager for a sober living; this was not your Regular sober living, but one of a kind that was said I could never make happen. I was dealing with a 33-unit motel of parolees both under and above 18 as well single moms’ with kids, families, and people that were living with aids. Not easy. I was working with the states hardest youth gang bangers to the trying to help others get another few months out of life. Therefore, transferring to KoG was easy and I have to say gaming with KoG is not fully the same as is with XGC I enjoy playing with the younger members. They are the ones that really remember at the end of the day it’s all about enjoying the game and following what us leaders should be showing them, this community is about more then ones self, a group of many that respect a code of honor and rank. a gaming community of clans where sex, race, Cheating is not a issure.
KoG SwampFox XD: Those who know you might know but also might not , that you have recently stepped down from you general spot and decided to be a gamer .. Would you mind talking about that descition and why you came to that outcome ?
OldSchoolTommy :Regarding me recently stepping down as General and be a gamer. This was something that I had thought about very close because I did enjoy holding that rank but my personal life also had to be looked at and to this day still must. My health has been an up and down run for the past 11 years when I was told, I had aids. Something I was told when I got very sick and could not understand what was going on with me. Many people have asked me “how I got it”. I am sure from tattooing, but how I got it no longer matters, but how to live with AIDS. At the time of my stepping down, my meds were not doing as they should have, this could have been from more then just one reason, my personal matters in life, my stress, drinking, or just being in the 10 year window as they call it were it’s going to hit me little harder each year that comes and go’s. I felt that I could not uphold my responsibilities or represent the members under me for all the above said, so felt it was best to step down as Gen of KoG Resurrected. However, I would like to say when I went into KoG Resurrected as the Gen I was welcomed by members of Resurrected and had support by not just my Capt’s and Lt’s but by all squad. In addition, that I thank you all for.
As was said when I was first recruited by a strong good leader XGC Hot who today is a section leader for XGC , this same quote was stated by another member KoG Swampfox. “ We as a community need to stick together and do the best we can as a community ”! I so agree.
KoG SwampFox XD : Well i personaly think you have helped the community and i personaly will game with you . I hope all those in the community can agree. we as a community need to stick together and do the best we can for the community . Tommy what do you think is some good advise for all those in the community and what you think some of us can do to become stronger as we grow and spend time in the community ?
OldSchoolTommy :I wouldn’t say advice, but will say we all were recruited into the community based on it’s rules of honor and structure to play and enjoy the gaming life style, there is 1000’s of gamers in this community . We might not all get a long at times and this is one reason the open door to our leaders is open. What we all need to remember is that it is after all just a game at the end of the day. What makes this community what it is ? Is not just the leaders, yes they are the back bone XG, but we the members bring the life to the game, so enjoy it, be part of this is the first draft let me know what you think so i can get it posted ?it, and speak what you feel just respect others as well yourself.
Well Tommy i am glad you are in the community and i hope Everyone reading this interview has enjoyed your comments & get the chance to game with you . To all of you out there , This has been a interview IN THE TRENCHES with KoG SwampFox XD on OldSchoolTommy & i hope you have enjoyed reading . Until next time HAVE FUN GAMING ....
KoG SwampFox XD : Hey Tommy i would like to start off and ask you how did you get started with XG and got affiliated with the community ?
OldSchoolTommy :A few years ago, I got into gaming by my son Brandon who many of you know ( Badssest Chewy2) as he also is in XG. I remember getting on him about playing games all day long I could not understand how anyone could just sit there and play games all day long. This was back when he only had the play station. One day he got me to play but it was not Atil he got the Xbox that I really started playing it. I think it was my birthday he got me my own Xbox that I started playing a lot. One day he came over to my place (we lived in the same apartment build). And asked if he paid for it would I hook up xbox live. He was into the nightlife so he would play at night. Had his own key. I asked him about just what xbox live was about. We got it hooked up and that is what got me into gaming, and was on everyday. We become gamers then, matter fact his mom my wife as many of you know as wonder women got the both of us 360’s for Christmas. Cool huh. Smile.
One morning I was having my coffee and entered a room played few games with couple of people who were in xgc. I did not really know that much about clans and what I did know was they talked a lot of ****, bad talking race, and a lot of other trash. So I really did not get into the clan stuff. One XG member I think was a Capt. at the time. XGC HOTSIZAUCE Asked if I was in a clan, I do think I told him why I wasn’t interested, he told me that XG was a community that followed a strong Honor code as well Rank Structure that was big with gamers like me who just liked to play and be part of a good community . That at any giving day you could get on and have other members to game with and it was not based on how good you were at the game. He recruited me into XGC New Dynasty. This would be the time that I said I become a die-hard gamer. My teacher to XG would be Hot, as well many other gamers who have become good friends over the months that layed ahead and have since past. I was under Hot as he ranked up as well has myself. I learned lot from this member and friend who I would like to say is a very good leader in this community but more then that. He has always been there when someone needed him or just to share personal matters. I thank him for bringing me into this community but more so thank him for being there when he was needed or when he wasn’t.
KoG SwampFox XD : How does XG and the community benifit gamers in your mind ?
OldShoolTommy :XG is a community that shows and displays order, respect, for all people that like to game where age, race and sex is not a key but, and its leader ship is. In this community it’s guide lines designed for all members not based on how good one might be at playing the game or the age of the gamer but to play, enjoy , learn and be part of a community that not only represents the community but the members of this community.
KoG SwampFox XD : Tommy what are some of your intrist in XG ?
OldShoolTommy :My interest in XG. To game with other gamers, being part of the community based on a code of honor, order, participate and leading in being part of one of the biggest most knowing on line community and at the end of the day friends with more gamers and remembering it’s not just a game but a game but a community of gamers and friendship.
KoG SwampFox XD : what do you want to give the community Tommy ?
OldSchoolTommy : I like to know that I can give this community back not just what it has giving me but what it offers to gamers no matter what their age are race might be. Wisdom from one of the oldest gamers in this community who has been as many say around the block more then once. Not to educate but be a friend, a leading that enjoys the world of gaming, And when sadness that each one of us hold in life needs a friend that don’t think he knows it all, just knows where he’s been, where he’s at and where he’s going . To be here if I can to game and be a friend.
KoG SwampFox XD : You transfered to KoG , have you met new friends over here since you came from XGC ?
OldSchoolTommy :My transfer to KoG from XGC I did meet new friends under the age of 18 who infact become friends.
KoG SwampFox XD : What was it like ? The change in coming from the 18 and older division in XGC & how some of the KoG Members have welcomed you ?
OldSchoolTommy : This is not new for me. A few years ago when I was in Calif. I was a program manager for a sober living; this was not your Regular sober living, but one of a kind that was said I could never make happen. I was dealing with a 33-unit motel of parolees both under and above 18 as well single moms’ with kids, families, and people that were living with aids. Not easy. I was working with the states hardest youth gang bangers to the trying to help others get another few months out of life. Therefore, transferring to KoG was easy and I have to say gaming with KoG is not fully the same as is with XGC I enjoy playing with the younger members. They are the ones that really remember at the end of the day it’s all about enjoying the game and following what us leaders should be showing them, this community is about more then ones self, a group of many that respect a code of honor and rank. a gaming community of clans where sex, race, Cheating is not a issure.
KoG SwampFox XD: Those who know you might know but also might not , that you have recently stepped down from you general spot and decided to be a gamer .. Would you mind talking about that descition and why you came to that outcome ?
OldSchoolTommy :Regarding me recently stepping down as General and be a gamer. This was something that I had thought about very close because I did enjoy holding that rank but my personal life also had to be looked at and to this day still must. My health has been an up and down run for the past 11 years when I was told, I had aids. Something I was told when I got very sick and could not understand what was going on with me. Many people have asked me “how I got it”. I am sure from tattooing, but how I got it no longer matters, but how to live with AIDS. At the time of my stepping down, my meds were not doing as they should have, this could have been from more then just one reason, my personal matters in life, my stress, drinking, or just being in the 10 year window as they call it were it’s going to hit me little harder each year that comes and go’s. I felt that I could not uphold my responsibilities or represent the members under me for all the above said, so felt it was best to step down as Gen of KoG Resurrected. However, I would like to say when I went into KoG Resurrected as the Gen I was welcomed by members of Resurrected and had support by not just my Capt’s and Lt’s but by all squad. In addition, that I thank you all for.
As was said when I was first recruited by a strong good leader XGC Hot who today is a section leader for XGC , this same quote was stated by another member KoG Swampfox. “ We as a community need to stick together and do the best we can as a community ”! I so agree.
KoG SwampFox XD : Well i personaly think you have helped the community and i personaly will game with you . I hope all those in the community can agree. we as a community need to stick together and do the best we can for the community . Tommy what do you think is some good advise for all those in the community and what you think some of us can do to become stronger as we grow and spend time in the community ?
OldSchoolTommy :I wouldn’t say advice, but will say we all were recruited into the community based on it’s rules of honor and structure to play and enjoy the gaming life style, there is 1000’s of gamers in this community . We might not all get a long at times and this is one reason the open door to our leaders is open. What we all need to remember is that it is after all just a game at the end of the day. What makes this community what it is ? Is not just the leaders, yes they are the back bone XG, but we the members bring the life to the game, so enjoy it, be part of this is the first draft let me know what you think so i can get it posted ?it, and speak what you feel just respect others as well yourself.
Well Tommy i am glad you are in the community and i hope Everyone reading this interview has enjoyed your comments & get the chance to game with you . To all of you out there , This has been a interview IN THE TRENCHES with KoG SwampFox XD on OldSchoolTommy & i hope you have enjoyed reading . Until next time HAVE FUN GAMING ....