I've been doing these on Rain's forums for quite a while (thanks to Pyro for the inspiration) anyhow I've decided to start posting thwe here. Enjoy!

Here is the first interview of min with our Sandaime Amekage, Uchiha Tatsuo!

"So you are second ranked in the Rain village for experience, Sandaime Amekage and a respected member of the NFG community, how have you come so far?"

^ Activity. Plain and simple. I started playing NFG because I wanted a non-committal game that I only had to invest a few minutes in every day. Rarely a day goes by that I
don't spend a few minutes on the computer. If you just
play every day, make a few friends and post a few
messages, you'll become strong over time.

Is there anyone to whom you would say helped with your success?

^ Neo_Seal gave me advice when I was a noob. Masamune's
invite to join Blood-stained Hurricanes gave
me purpose. A bitter rivalry with Pyro Bloodwekin
motivated me to to try to become kage and change things.
(He said I had "no ANBU or kage-like qualities." Ha!)
The Arck, Ryuunosuke and all the Covenant members (past and
present) helped me connect with the community.


"As a very high leveled ninja you must have had a great build do you have any tips for future kage hopefuls?"

^ Lol. My build sucks. It's a costly experiment
with genjutsu, but it does upset a lot of top
level players. Honestly, the tried and tested
"binding whore" build is best. I recommend other players
experiment with different ideas for fun, but never neglect
a little binding and a little defence.
Some general advice for kage-hopefuls is to stay active.
Some strong players think they can just pop in during
elections and win. It might work in some villages, but not
in Rain. Around here you have to make your voice heard,
and continue to level. Let people know your personality.

It's been real. Peace.

Spacing them out to avoid crowding.

New interview with Nadroj, Yondaime Takikage.



So, you have been around a while, and you have accomplished many things, how did you make it so far?


"You know, I'm surprised I made it this far. It is probably all from luck of having been shown this game from a friend, rotenko2, who I had met on another Naruto RPG. Roro eventually created the Uchiha clan which was popular in Waterfall and hosted around two dozen members. At one point we had Haroon de Phiel, Kozonogamaru, and elev135 in our clan which made us the strongest. Because of his clan, Rotenko2 became Sandaime Takikage, winning the election by far. He served two terms and became inactive towards the end of his second term. That's when I started making topics and posting more to try to keep WF a bit under control. This eventually led to people voting for me in the next election. I had won, and because Yondaime Takikage. I had also become more interesting in the Global Forum that was being run by Aeandir. Unfortuneatly I never really like him, or his "lacky" Hazirami/NarutoReincarnate. Luckily, I made friends with Shikamaru_Nara, Pyro Bloodwekin, Jeswan, and other important members. I guess they figured I was a good guy who showed intellegence beyond the average NFG player. I got a Mod position on the Global Forum because of this and then started getting active more. While in NFG I had started leveling faster and attacking more making lots of credits (something I'm still doing). Kozo and Haroon had taught me how to be successful in the game and I had a build that was be very effective, and I've created an even better one now. Anyway, after an event that caused Aeandir to shut down the Old Global Forum, I had created a temporary forum to keep players busy. Well, that temp forum is now the Unofficial Global Forum, and probably just going to be a Fan Forum. Well, I guess that's mostly how I accomplished things, which a little luck and a lot of smarts."

If you are around as long as you have bben you need to have met some interesting people, anyone you want to give a shout out to?


"Ahh, so many people I have met. I guess I could give you a small list of names: Haroon de Phiel, Kozonogamaru, elev135, Scorpions_2, Akira007, Revelence, LightingGhost, TheArck, Jeswan, DarK-WinD, Shikamaru_Nara, Pyro Bloodwekin, and others whose names have slipped my mind."

Of all things you seem quite skilled in the art of debate, care to tell us how or give any tips?


"Well, I guess if you want to be successful in a debate you have to have some things. One is a sense of humor and good sarcasm. You shouldn't directly insult someone in a debate because that's just plain ignorance. If you want to me fun of someone, use sarcasm! It works very well! Another thing is to know what you are doing. Try to plan out your debate a little and think before you do something. Try not to get surprised when the other person or persons say something that is shocking. Act like you knew it all along! Well, there are probably more tips but this is the last one: Always have a trump card. If you start loosing, pull it out and show them whose boss."

To be at a high level like yours you need a good build, do you have any tips for newbies or people doing a build overhaul?


"A good build... I've been asked this a lot! There are so many good builds that work so efficiently that I don't really know where to start. Well, I guess first you would want to have a high level in the dojo's that your build has (10 in Waterfall's Invigoration Dojo is a MUST). Don't waste your JP and SP on worthless stuff. You shouldn't pack all your JP into one or two jutsus, nor should you just have two jutsus (I dislike the "Binding Whore" strat...). Personally, I like having a good variety of jutsus, which is why I use seven of them. For SP, try to be careful. Remember that you don't need to put in much for Chakra because you can get three times your total chakra if you have a good invigoration. Body Energy isn't all important, but if you want to deal some extra damage, try adding it on. Health is good, but if you are going to be demon attacking, don't add any extra health because you'll end up paying for it, literally! And the last, is examine other builds. If someone keeps beating you because they have more JP in a jutsu you have, don't use that jutsu (especially if it's an Invigoration jutsu).

Well, I think that's all the time I have for now... I also realized I wrote a lot of stuff and may have overstretched it. I guess a longer interview is a better one."

edited by Monkipi

Time for my newest interview with Pyro Bloodwekin the Travelling Nin!

You are probably one of the best known people on NFG, you have been a member of most if not every village as the first traveling nin, you are listed on the memorial stone of the Rain village, and possibly others I may be unaware of and you are simply well known. What have you done to make such a name for yourself?


"I am listed on others and was the first "village traveller". Villages I have not been a member of the waterfall village and sand village. I believe my journey through the villages has made me famous and also that at one point I have been a global moderator of NarutoFanGame. I have written the official rules, too. Sometimes, I just messaged people because I wanted to congratulate them on something or get to know them. I had a lot of well-known friends, even admins. When Shikamaru_nara was away for some time, I was the one being trusted to be a Niju Shotai for the time being to help Neo_Seal out. I have caused a lot of trouble for some people, but also helped many others. My age in the game is currently 447 days... well, add all of the said stuff together, and you get a person that has been around for a long time, has done a lot of stuff and has been in many different villages. I guess that is what made me so well-known."

You have been around for a long while, care to recount your favorite events in NFG history?

"Oh, my favourite events... that is a hard one. The new global forum being released belongs to them, it has a lot of meaning to the game and it is a hot topic. Of course meeting my friends was interesting, too. But my absolute favourite event was when I first became ANBU, that was in the Grass Village. It was my goal in NarutoFanGame and I had finally reached it after about a month of playing, but that did not stop me as you can see. I think I could tell you many, many events that I liked and some which I hated, but those are the most important to me."

What about the most influential people you have met?

"Hm, this question is kind of hard to answer. People that have a lot of influence on me would be Shikamaru_nara and Neo_Seal right now, but all of my friends have as they can change my mood. However, when it comes to investigating something or punishing somebody, I do not care about friend or foe, whoever broke the rules will be punished. I have proven in the past that I do not make any different there.
The most influential persons for the game, though, would be Martin Bündgens, our owner, Shikamaru_nara, the only remaining admin, Neo_Seal, our beloved moderator, the Kage, each for their own village, Nadroj, as he is intelligent and has quite many good contacts, some others like Scorpions_2 which are retired and, well, simply every player because sometimes, everyone decides, not only those with influence and power."

Do you have any plans for the future you want to announce or any words of closing?


"Plans for the future? One day, I shall return to Leaf and another, I will be Hokage. Closing words? The Hideout Motto, "Kill 'Em All and Let God Sort Them Out!""

Interview w/ neo_seal

You have an amazing track record, Nidaime Amekage, Yondaime Leader of the Hideout, you've held a kage position for over a year straight now and you are a Niju Shotai. As the person who may be the most successful player in NFG's history how would you say you made it to where you are now?

"Well im honored to be called the most succesfull player, even tho im not satisfied yet haha. im eager to become an admin but it just wont work due to other stuff.. even tho im really happy that i got to be kage so long. For me it is a reward the other players give for the hard work we do for NFG (im saying we because there are ALOT more ppl who deserve the same or even more credit then me)"

Considering the above you need to ave made some connections, who are he most influential people, or the people you've made the strongest connections with?

"Shika, recently retired admin. I talked to him alot since hes from the same country as i am. We talked about NFG and shared alot of ideals i guess xD

Pyro, He just rules he has done ALOT for NFG even tho not everyone was convinced by his methods (if you didnt agree you would have agreed to my soft handed method xD)

Monkeyboy, just a good friend of mine who i found while playing we talk alot hahah.

Aeandir, the old admin. In the early days i got in contact with him because my sensei (rainnin) introduced me to him. we kept contact and i still find him a very good player for NFG one of the best

Probz more, i can name ALOT Scorps, Whitecloud, Portgas etc. etc. etc. lol i know alot of people and i dont want to name them all but i really respect what EVERYONE does for NFG (Expect those who break rules xD)"

You seem to do smashingly with the people of NFG, how do you do it?

"Be myselve, i try to solve problems the calm way and i think thats what keeps me motivated to play (i hardly get angry at someone, except if you annoy me ALOT)

Also listen to what others have to say, even tho it might not always be good its still someones oppion, and make adjustments to whatever by listening to everyone not only ppl who hold power"

Do you have any closing statements you'd like to put out there? Build tips perhaps?

"Well just work hard for who you want to be but dont lose yourselve in the game, its an online RPG (role playing game) you play the role the role doesnt play you.

Same go's for your build, do as you like but make it YOUR build with YOUR jutsu's!

greetz
nidaime amekage neo_seal
yondaime hideout leader
niju shotai neo_freak"

Wise words form a wise kage.

Wow, I really like these interviews! Good job on them ^_^ are you still doing them or not?

I love that I see WhiteCloud's name, even though he's level 72 now he was inactive very soon after I started. (Or at least he didn't speak on the forums, or laid contact with me in any way xD)

My God I love falling back in here to check what's happening...
Nothing has changed a bit... (not even a tiny bit :P)

Hey Monkipi nice work with these!

I agree with everything said above xD

^^ hehe I agree, what a great idea, and reading it is even better:)

Portgas D.Ace

I'll keep doin' them, though my last two attempts fell through.

Fell through?
Explain what you mean?

The public are getting bloodthristy...

Monkeyboy

Monkey I think monkipi was thinking on fail... instead of fell...

Monkipi probably sent some msg on interviews, but got no answer or just really bad answers:)

Portgas

nah he meant "fell through" its a figure of speech, people with english NOT as their first language may not understand ^^


Rawr! would be awesoem to get some more interviews XD spam as many NFG "post offices" as possible kek xP

Well, novafire was a straight no and -hidan- never answered my questions. But I have an idea of who to go for next

cool cool go go go ^^

What about Kakashi... I spent like 500days to surpass him:-P

u should ask him for a interview...

If I may make a suggestions, I think you should add some more questions that don't really relate to NFG. I think I'd be nice if we got to know these greats on a different level, not only as our in-game superiors, but as a friend. Even though you could put that information on the Info Card, I wouldn't go there to read it. Even something like "What is your greatest/most memorable moment in NFG?". Something more personal... Other than that, great job. I'm still in appreciation for putting me up there. I only wonder how long it will be for someone to replace me.

-Jordan

I agree with Nadroj... some questions that aren't NFG related.

However I still think those NFG questions are great... so why not do both^^

Portgas

hows about asking people are already "famous" in NFG ;)
fresh faces.. well You know what i mean ^^

I just noticed... Macvaal replied after me xD