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<BLOCKQUOTE> The Black Rune Library was perhaps the most used and best planned of any library of its day. When it closed it affected a lot of players. William of GOF wanted to make something as good as or better then what Black Rune was,- not just for the Guild of Friends but for all of the Great Lakes community. William and his team worked days on end with the idea of doing something that would benefit the whole shard. One of his guild members, actually the King of GOF is todays guest, the first one of 2008.
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*Lady Lava and one of the many Flashes at the GOF headquarters*</center>
You have several Lord Flash characters including a King. How many do you actually have and what are theirs skills?
I have Lord Flash (the king -Leader of Guild of Friends skilled in diplomacy & a little of everything.
The kings tamer, a legendary tamer peacer, the kings crafter Legendary smith -tailor with gm carp and tinker
and one old school miner smith.
I also have a character for fun called a cow who is a fencer poisoner. Also two pizza delivery characters, one whom is a gm bow crafter- fletch and one whom is a gm cook that does in game catering and parties.
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What was the inspiration for the name Flash?
First name in real life is Gordon.- Flash was a nickname from high school and one I used during the days when CB radios were popular.
How long have you been playing UO and when/how did you first hear of this game?
My first account is at 111 months. My kids got me hooked on it. I used to watch them play and started to take their chars out on Baja shard. It didn't take long before they set me up on a different shard(Great Lakes) with my own char to save their items on Baja.
You are a member of Guild of Friends. What is your title and how long have you been involved with this guild?
I am the current guild leader.(king) I joined GOF after playing the game for about a year on my own, pre Tram. I was at a low point in game and ready to leave it when I met members of GOF (the leader at that time and his 2nd in command)who helped me out and took me in. They renewed my love of playing and helping others.
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*note statues of elders above doorway at entrance of GOF Library*</center>
There are three main leaders that have statues over the doorway of the GOF library. What are their names?
As you face the building King Flash is in the center.
To his left is william (the kings sword and protector)
to his right is Thorir Grangus (the kings shiled) and mystic diplomat. Together they form the tribunal leaders of the guild. We work as a team to lead and make decissions for the good of the guild.
On the subject of library......please share with our readers the history and goals of the GOF Library.
GOF has a long history of helping players get started in the game. While some of the PvP guilds mock us as being a “noobie guild” some of the finest fighters in the top Feluccia guilds got their start in GOF. Because we always have a lot of new folks with a lot of questions, we wanted to provide them with a resource to help them when the vets weren’t around or available to help them.
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*One of several floors at the GOF Library filled with books*</center>
At this time how many members does GOF have?
291, 187 vets
You and I met for the first time several years ago at the yearly event, Gathering of The Guilds. What do you think of this event and has it helped GOF in any way?
Myself I would love to see more events happen that involve guilds getting together ,working in union with each other. I think whomever got the idea for Gathering of the Guilds did a great service to the game. In every Gathering the Guild, mwembers of Friends met new guild leaders and members and added to our list of friends.... and meeting Lady Lava was one of the best things I remember of the first Gathering I attended.
What is your favorite color?
Deep blue ..like on a can of Pabst Blue Ribbon
If you could change one thing about yourself what would it be?
I would improve my health -if you have good health you can overcome most anything else
What is your greatest fear?
UO will close its doors, pull the plug .... then what would I do? Real life? oh no not that!!
Which talent would you most like to have?
Signing and guitar playing -unlike most people at American Idol try outs- I know I can't do either
What is your most treasured possession in the realm and in real life?
Family for both. My real life family sticks with me thick and thin as do my friends and family in game
What do you value most in your friends?
Honesty - I'm a tell me like it is kinda person. If you lie to me, cover it up, give only partial story it lessens the true bond of friendship more then anything else can
What is your motto?
Shortly after I joined GOF and watched players die trying to help friends in bad situations I found this and added it to my profile and it's been on the kings paperdoll profile ever since.. "there is no greater valor then to give up ones life for a freind"
Now since I became the leader of guild of friends I've added "AYE IT'S GOOD TO BE KING".
Thank you for taking the time to be my guest today. For those that have not visited the GOF Library the cords are,
48o 31'N, 30o 30'E
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<BLOCKQUOTE> The Black Rune Library was perhaps the most used and best planned of any library of its day. When it closed it affected a lot of players. William of GOF wanted to make something as good as or better then what Black Rune was,- not just for the Guild of Friends but for all of the Great Lakes community. William and his team worked days on end with the idea of doing something that would benefit the whole shard. One of his guild members, actually the King of GOF is todays guest, the first one of 2008.
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*Lady Lava and one of the many Flashes at the GOF headquarters*</center>
You have several Lord Flash characters including a King. How many do you actually have and what are theirs skills?
I have Lord Flash (the king -Leader of Guild of Friends skilled in diplomacy & a little of everything.
The kings tamer, a legendary tamer peacer, the kings crafter Legendary smith -tailor with gm carp and tinker
and one old school miner smith.
I also have a character for fun called a cow who is a fencer poisoner. Also two pizza delivery characters, one whom is a gm bow crafter- fletch and one whom is a gm cook that does in game catering and parties.
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What was the inspiration for the name Flash?
First name in real life is Gordon.- Flash was a nickname from high school and one I used during the days when CB radios were popular.
How long have you been playing UO and when/how did you first hear of this game?
My first account is at 111 months. My kids got me hooked on it. I used to watch them play and started to take their chars out on Baja shard. It didn't take long before they set me up on a different shard(Great Lakes) with my own char to save their items on Baja.
You are a member of Guild of Friends. What is your title and how long have you been involved with this guild?
I am the current guild leader.(king) I joined GOF after playing the game for about a year on my own, pre Tram. I was at a low point in game and ready to leave it when I met members of GOF (the leader at that time and his 2nd in command)who helped me out and took me in. They renewed my love of playing and helping others.
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*note statues of elders above doorway at entrance of GOF Library*</center>
There are three main leaders that have statues over the doorway of the GOF library. What are their names?
As you face the building King Flash is in the center.
To his left is william (the kings sword and protector)
to his right is Thorir Grangus (the kings shiled) and mystic diplomat. Together they form the tribunal leaders of the guild. We work as a team to lead and make decissions for the good of the guild.
On the subject of library......please share with our readers the history and goals of the GOF Library.
GOF has a long history of helping players get started in the game. While some of the PvP guilds mock us as being a “noobie guild” some of the finest fighters in the top Feluccia guilds got their start in GOF. Because we always have a lot of new folks with a lot of questions, we wanted to provide them with a resource to help them when the vets weren’t around or available to help them.
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*One of several floors at the GOF Library filled with books*</center>
At this time how many members does GOF have?
291, 187 vets
You and I met for the first time several years ago at the yearly event, Gathering of The Guilds. What do you think of this event and has it helped GOF in any way?
Myself I would love to see more events happen that involve guilds getting together ,working in union with each other. I think whomever got the idea for Gathering of the Guilds did a great service to the game. In every Gathering the Guild, mwembers of Friends met new guild leaders and members and added to our list of friends.... and meeting Lady Lava was one of the best things I remember of the first Gathering I attended.
What is your favorite color?
Deep blue ..like on a can of Pabst Blue Ribbon
If you could change one thing about yourself what would it be?
I would improve my health -if you have good health you can overcome most anything else
What is your greatest fear?
UO will close its doors, pull the plug .... then what would I do? Real life? oh no not that!!
Which talent would you most like to have?
Signing and guitar playing -unlike most people at American Idol try outs- I know I can't do either
What is your most treasured possession in the realm and in real life?
Family for both. My real life family sticks with me thick and thin as do my friends and family in game
What do you value most in your friends?
Honesty - I'm a tell me like it is kinda person. If you lie to me, cover it up, give only partial story it lessens the true bond of friendship more then anything else can
What is your motto?
Shortly after I joined GOF and watched players die trying to help friends in bad situations I found this and added it to my profile and it's been on the kings paperdoll profile ever since.. "there is no greater valor then to give up ones life for a freind"
Now since I became the leader of guild of friends I've added "AYE IT'S GOOD TO BE KING".
Thank you for taking the time to be my guest today. For those that have not visited the GOF Library the cords are,
48o 31'N, 30o 30'E
