Scaper of the Week 25 - Grungebob
Posted March 30th, 2009 at 12:16 AM by Hex_Enduction_Hour
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Our twenty-fifth 'Scaper of the Week is
Grungebob
Who are you?
Jerry Hawthorne
Who or what is your avatar and how did you come up with your username?
My avatar is a pic of a grunge rock version of spongebob. It was sent to me by a member of our community named Ultradoug. He's long gone. I also use a little red spongebob off and on.
Age: 41
Occupation? Full time Hairstylist/part time freelancer
Allegiance and why? Utgar! (Duh)
When did you get into HeroScape and why?
In Feb 2004 I read Erik Arneson's article from New York City Toy Fair. I saw the pics of Heroscape and the brief description. I knew it would be a good gift for my nephews. I did weekly Googles for Heroscape to see if I could find any info possible until finally I scored a hit. Heroscape.net had just opened up. When I joined there were just a couple of members: Hero, CBS42, Craig, Rob, and myself. That was it. I subsequently got the game in June of 2004 and realized that I would like it as much as my nephews, and apparently more.
Favorite aspect of HeroScape and why?
I like the community. I love Heroscape's elegent simplistic design. The terrain offers infinite replayability.
Favorite Hero and why? Sir Hawthorne! He was named after me.
Favorite Unique Squad and why? EOV! I like that they are rare and getting more rare. The hoax was hilarious and proof that this community will spend an obsessive amount of time and energy on the trivial (I say this in a loving way).
Favorite Common Squad and why? Wolves of Badru! C'mon, they have a very unique ability
Favorite Special ability and why? Evisceraxe. I named it.
Anything you'd change about the game - a unit, rule, or mechanic? Tough would work against special attacks. Not as easy as it sounds as there could be conflicts with certain specials like Dead Eye Dan's.
What do you enjoy most about Heroscapers.com? Lately? I enjoy rules discussions and off topic stuff. I like seeing pics of custom terrain as well. I enjoy seeing all the organized events around the country.
Favorite HeroScape moment: The first time Revdyer gave his pre-game blessing at one of our events.
Another board game you enjoy and why? Heroquest. I love dungeon crawl games and Heroquest is really my fave.
Three true things and one lie about yourself: I spent 4 years as a Hospital Corpsman for the US Marines. I won a "puke for distance" contest. I drive a Hyundai, I was a knight.
Other interests? Contact juggling (I suck at it so don't ask)
We all know you’re a big dungeon crawler. What’s your favorite of the genre? Heroquest holds a special place in my collection, but I play em all and also enjoy Warhammer Quest, and Descent among others.
Favorite beer? Midas Touch for special occasions, and Dogfishhead Raison Detre for daily consumption.
How often do you play board games? How many a month/week? Good grief! Who knows.
What game are you looking forward to in the next year or two? There is one I have my eye on.
What message do you have for the community? Please realize, that Heroscape is not and never will be dead. It has earned its rightful place in Hasbro's hall of fame, and will most likely be regurgitated many times for years to come much like Monopoly and Risk.
Any Heroscapers member you'd really like to play against? Jim
Who do you pick for the next 'Scaper of the Week?S1R_ART0R1US
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Nice one! I love the question how often do you play board games question,
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Posted March 30th, 2009 at 07:26 AM by scottishlad5
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What message do you have for the community? Please realize, that Heroscape is not and never will be dead. It has earned its rightful place in Hasbro's hall of fame, and will most likely be regurgitated many times for years to come much like Monopoly and Risk.
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Posted March 30th, 2009 at 08:22 AM by nyys
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Any Heroscapers member you'd really like to play against? Jim
 You know where I'll be in 4½ months... |
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Posted March 30th, 2009 at 09:11 AM by Jim
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Oh heck! Any old game is fine by me!
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Posted March 30th, 2009 at 09:23 AM by Grungebob
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Congrats, GB! You've always been one of the funnier Admins...
 I'm going to say the lie is...You drive a Hyundai. Just because...I don't know. :PCongrats to S1R as well! |
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Posted March 30th, 2009 at 12:27 PM by Heroscape Elffy
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Just because you brought it up, here's an amazing video of it... and the fact that I doubt many know what it is!
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Posted March 30th, 2009 at 12:59 PM by Shades fan
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Elffy how did you guess? Yes it is true I do not drive a Hyundai.
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Posted March 30th, 2009 at 01:25 PM by Grungebob
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Ja win the puke contest?
 Also, great interview! |
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Posted March 30th, 2009 at 01:53 PM by ABOMINATION
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[quote=Grungebob]Occupation? Full time Hairstylist/part time freelancer
[/quote] Don't Mess With the Grungebob |
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Posted March 30th, 2009 at 03:42 PM by Onacara
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Cool interview, GB; it's interesting to here about Heroscape fans before Heroscapers (i. e. - Heroscape.net talk).
I also really admire your message! |
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Posted March 30th, 2009 at 04:24 PM by Cleon
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I never knew Sir Hawthorne was named after you. How cool is that. You kinda left us hanging on that game you're looking forward to.
Congrats, GrungeBob. |
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Posted March 30th, 2009 at 05:07 PM by AliasQTip
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Well there are a couple of games I am extremely excited about, and they are not available yet, nor are they known to the general public. We also have a wave to be released here soon and it rocks.
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Posted March 30th, 2009 at 05:12 PM by Grungebob
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That's what I like to hear - wave 9 build-up. Awesome!
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Posted March 30th, 2009 at 07:02 PM by Cleon
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Ahh Cleon! You are second on my list of folks I would most like to play, followed by Hendal, and then Lonewolf.
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Posted March 30th, 2009 at 07:05 PM by Grungebob
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Thanks, I'd like to face you as well.
 . I haven't played a game (scape match) or have really done anything with Heroscape for all of 2009 so far, mostly because of school. But I'm hoping to get back into it after next tourney (April 18 - Battle At The Border)!Maybe in August. |
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Posted March 30th, 2009 at 07:18 PM by Cleon
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