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I downloaded my first copy of Armagetron in early 2002. I only played locally, and didn't like it as much as other lightcycle games, so I deleted it after a few days. In December 2007 I decided to try it out again, but this time I played online. Since then I've been obsessed.
I downloaded my first copy of Armagetron in early 2002. I only played locally, but didn't like it as much as other lightcycle games so I deleted it after a few days. In December 2007 I decided to try it again, but that time I played online and got addicted for a few years.




'''ArmagetronAd is more than just a game to me - it's a creative outlet.'''
'''ArmagetronAd is more than just a game to me - it's a creative outlet.'''


* I've made lots of textures and models, all of which can be found [http://forums3.armagetronad.net/viewtopic.php?f=47&t=18392 here].
* I've made lots of textures and models, most of which can be found [http://forums3.armagetronad.net/viewtopic.php?f=47&t=18392 here].


* There is some music I wrote for (inspired by) the game called [http://slowwavesleep.com/alert/ ALERT! Restricted Mainframe Access]
* I like drawing cycles and made a bunch of [[icons]].


* I created some [http://adventuresoftron.com/aa/arma03sounds.zip sound effects] in anticipation of v0.3 (sound engine is not complete as of writing).
* There is some music I wrote for (inspired by) the game called [//web.archive.org/web/20220524211427/https://adventuresoftron.com/alert/ ALERT! Restricted Mainframe Access]


* Some [http://forums3.armagetronad.net/viewtopic.php?f=53&t=941 moviesounds] are included in the above .zip file.
* I created some sound effects in anticipation of a future Arma version. Also, some [[moviesounds]] I made are in this [http://forums3.armagetronad.net/viewtopic.php?f=53&t=20220 thread].


* A [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKnTOYxtMeg promotional video] I did turned out pretty well. Tutorials are next.
* I am responsible for the [[Servers#Adventures_of_TRON | Adventures of TRON]] family of servers. They are totally awesome.


* I made a server called [http://wiki.armagetronad.net/index.php?title=Servers#Adventures_of_TRON Adventures of TRON]. It's pretty cool.
* Sometimes I use Arma for [//forums3.armagetronad.net/viewtopic.php?f=47&t=18705 purely artistic purposes].


* And I've even written some essays on a few topics.
* I wrote [//web.archive.org/web/20211022164045/https://www.adventuresoftron.com/ladle/ some web-tools] to make tournaments run a little easier.
 
* How about this [//web.archive.org/web/20211205043422/https://adventuresoftron.com/abc// achievement badge creator]? Sweet, huh?
 
* After years of not having one, I finally wrote up a [[Capture_the_Flag | Capture the Flag]] strategy guide. (Includes a 15 page manual on defense, plus a couple essays on holing and base-camping.)
 
* And I've even done streaming commentary on Ladles.
 
* I won a few tournaments:
** Ladle 49
** Brawl 13
** Brawl 21
** Illegal Exit 1
** Illegal Exit 2
 
* Also won Tronnies in the years 2010, 2011, 2012, & 2013.
 
I'm sometimes mocked for my catchphrase, "sumo is luck." There just happens to be more scoring randomness in Sumo than other game modes because of it's design, and a little luck goes a long way in Sumo.

Latest revision as of 23:18, 8 June 2026

I downloaded my first copy of Armagetron in early 2002. I only played locally, but didn't like it as much as other lightcycle games so I deleted it after a few days. In December 2007 I decided to try it again, but that time I played online and got addicted for a few years.


ArmagetronAd is more than just a game to me - it's a creative outlet.

  • I've made lots of textures and models, most of which can be found here.
  • I like drawing cycles and made a bunch of icons.
  • I created some sound effects in anticipation of a future Arma version. Also, some moviesounds I made are in this thread.
  • After years of not having one, I finally wrote up a Capture the Flag strategy guide. (Includes a 15 page manual on defense, plus a couple essays on holing and base-camping.)
  • And I've even done streaming commentary on Ladles.
  • I won a few tournaments:
    • Ladle 49
    • Brawl 13
    • Brawl 21
    • Illegal Exit 1
    • Illegal Exit 2
  • Also won Tronnies in the years 2010, 2011, 2012, & 2013.

I'm sometimes mocked for my catchphrase, "sumo is luck." There just happens to be more scoring randomness in Sumo than other game modes because of it's design, and a little luck goes a long way in Sumo.