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Subject: Community Jane Interview: Cortana 5

Cortana 5
Well after 16 interviews this is our first Community Jane! Boys heres your chance to get to know a hot halo chick, plus she make you a quick coffee too!

Q: Well, tell us a little about yourself, who are you and where are you from?A: My name is Josephine, Joey, Cortana, or Siffow. I'm a bored college student in Wyoming, studying computer science. In August I'll be moving to Seattle to continue my studies... Not to stalk Bungie. Geez!

Q: Well, it's nice to meet you Josephine, I really think that everyone stalks Bungie though. Everyone does stalk Bungie, right? Well, what do you do for a living outside of stalking Bungie?A: I'm a professional coffee snob for Starbucks. Needless to say, I mainline caffeine and expertly steamed milk. On the side, I'm part of PMS Clan's digital marketing team. Basically, I help maintain our social media outlets and conjure up plans to take over the world.

Q: Maintaining social media outlets and making plans to take over the world? It looks like your either going to team up with Bungie or stop Bungie to take over the world. How did you come up with your cool username?A: My username is arguably one of the most unoriginal usernames on this site, but I love it dearly.

I started playing Halo in the fifth grade (something that I would NOT recommend to parents out there). My little crew of fellow 5th grade Halo players and I would shout random Halo lines during recess, and I'd always be the one to quote Cortana. Eventually, our antics turned into nicknames and I ended up with the name Cortana... for obvious reasons.
Thus, Cortana 5 was born. People often ask where the other four Cortanas went. I've never been able to provide a straight answer to that.

Q: Well, either way, I still like your username of Cortana, despite what others may think. I mean, it makes you sound cool! So, what was the first Bungie title you picked up and how did you start getting into it?A: My first Bungie games was Halo after my little brother begged our mom to let him get an M-rated game. I didn't bother to pick it up at first, since I had other games to beat and I'd never played an FPS before. In the fifth grade, I was bedridden after a surgery for a week and I got really bored. Finally, I popped the original Halo into my Xbox and beat it the next day. For the remainder of that week, I was playing Halo 2. I've been a fan ever since.

Q: Having to go to surgery is and can be a scary thing, but at least you got to play Halo for a week, despite being bedridden, you know? I remember beating Halo myself, it was great! But this is your interview, not mine. So, what part of gaming do you enjoy the most?A: The number one thing I love about video games is that it allows me to escape for a while. For a very long time gaming with a great form of escapism for me. In high school, I did not have a lot of friends and my family situation wasn't something that a kid wanted to sit and watch. So, whenever I could, I'd take the time to be the great Commander Shepard or save the galaxy as Master Chief. It was a fantastic way of taking a break from real life, and in turn, I ended up making some amazing friends though the gaming community, and specifically though Bungie.net.

Q: I understand what you mean, I have the same problems with my family from time-to-time. But, at least you made a lot of friends playing in the online gaming community and hanging out on the Bungie forums. But, when did you start getting into gaming, and how old were you at the time?A: I started playing video games when I was around seven years-old, right after I moved back to the United States. I'd play Fusion Frenzy and SSX Tricky against my older cousin on the original Xbox. I specifically remember having to use those HUGE controllers and I was absolutely horrible because I had tiny hands. But controllers got smaller and my hands grew larger, so I ended up getting better at games, further encouraging my new addiction.

Q: When I started gaming I had the same problems, but Xbox controllers shrink so fast! I played SSX and Fusion Frenzy a lot, you got a great taste in gaming! But aside from gaming, what are your other hobbies and interests?A: I was raised on the side of a mountain in the heart of Wyoming & cattle country, so I ended up with some interesting hobbies. I'm a total gun nerd and an excellent marksman. The moment I was old enough, I enrolled in hunter's safety and competed in a few local marksman tournaments. But that's as far as my cowgirl status goes. I used to take care of horses and work on my family's ranch, but that was in a past life.

Although I'm horrible at it, I love math and dabbling with modding and general coding. It's quite rewarding to be able to create something and see it come to life on my screen.

Q: I learned from my grandfather how to shoot a gun because he was in the Vietnam war. I enjoy creating things too, but I can only make Lego ships(they aren't too good). But let me ask you this, why choose Bungie? What made them so appealing to you?A: Bungie has an excellent way of keeping in touch with their fans. For so many members of the community to be on a first-name basis with staff members that aren't only part of the PR team is a huge thing for me. It shows that they care about what we've got to say and are willing to make sure that there isn't this huge wall between fans and developers. A great example of this is the conversation between the Cavegirls and Bungie during Halo 3's development about putting in a female voice for multiplayer.

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Q: I was happy to hear that they were going to have a female voice for multiplayer in Halo 3, mostly because my cousin always asked why Halo 2 didn't let you play as a female. So, what makes you important within the B.Net community?A: For a long time, I didn't really have much of a purpose here on Bungie.net. I would spew my fangirl rage all over the forums and cause shenanigans over the summer as a kid (anyone remember the whole "Queen of the Flood" incident?). That lasted up until a couple of years ago, when I started to dig at Bungie's new IP before it would even be announced. It's a project and reputation that's come a long way from its origins and I'm so proud of it. I'd hug it like a small child of my own if I could.

Q: Wow, that is a huge accomplishment! I wish I could do something like that. Your great in the community, you know. So, how do you feel about being so active on B.Net?A: For a long time, I was getting concerned over how much time I was spending here. But as I grew up, I was able to balance things out, while still keeping the relationships that I've built here. It's the best of both worlds, and I've ended up with a fantastic support system because of my time here.

Q: I've felt that way before, but I learned you should never be concerned of how long your here, Bungie is you, me, and everyone. Well, with the PMS Clan, where else do you go online other than B.Net?A: Since I joined in 2008, I've been an active part of the PMS Clan. They've been a wonderful support system and a great group of people to play Halo with until 5am!
More recently, I've been lurking through the Bioware Social Network forums due to my Mass Effect addiction (and heartbreak, if you've beaten ME3), while actively participating on Tumblr's Mass Effect community.
And, of course, the infamous NeoGAF provides limitless hours of wonder and amusement, even if I don't post there all that much.

Q: I hope you didn't just give me a spoiler for ME3, I'm almost done with two, so I don't want to hear anything about 3 yet. Well, anyways, who all do you associate with online?A: For the most part, I usually stick to my merry band of misfits online; basically anyone willing to put up with my audible nerd rage over XBL is cherished.

Q: Merry band of misfits, Eh? Hopefully I want be put head-to-head with you guys online, I'd lose horribly(<-Isn't that good at Halo)! So, what was your favorite memory from gaming?A: Oh man, so many memories! Let me pick something a bit more relevant to our readers' interests:
Playing Reach and eating pizza until 2am at Bungie. Need I say more?
Well, maybe I do. It was an event where so many interactions with these people over the years had culminated into a gathering of friends who had shared more than just a common interest over Halo. To see all of these community members in one place was a dream come true.

Q: How did you get past jerome?!?!(Nerd rage) How lucky are you? Hehe, anyways, do you have any Shout outs?A: Shout outs?! I have many! I was going to write out a bunch of heartfelt messages on here, but that took too long and you already know why you're here.
SonicJohn, the Whisper Game Studios team, Anelf3, The Marty Army, True Underdog, Mehve, CAVX, RollinRollin13, Hawkeye 543, HarangUtang Atsumi, THE DON WAN, Duardo, Foman, PsychoVandal, SickNdeHed, Yoozel, PMS Buffy McCoy, Other Jesus, (okay, basically the vast majority of TWP) and my mother.

Because, you know, my mother is awesome.
I KNOW I'm missing people here. :(

Interview by Galatic Pixel | Community Joes | Reporter Joe

  • 04.27.2012 11:03 PM PDT

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Kewl.

lol @ Community Jane :)

  • 04.27.2012 11:03 PM PDT

Cammalamm is the best.

External Links-
>My Photobucket page
>My Twitter account

gtood job to every one.... to see more from the community joes check ouy the group.

  • 04.27.2012 11:04 PM PDT

Nate - Project Tool Designer

In August I'll be moving to Seattle [...]
I hope that you like... rain!

  • 04.27.2012 11:05 PM PDT

Posted by: Enormous Corgi
In August I'll be moving to Seattle [...]
I hope that you like... rain!
Who doesn't?


@OP:Damn good work son.

  • 04.27.2012 11:05 PM PDT
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Posted by: ARBITOR 5
CAVX

Entered thread for CAVX shout-out, was not disappointed. :)
Joey is pretty awesome. She helped me pick up SonicJohn from the airport once. And she kept him occupied while I was in school by feeding him Lucky Charms.

  • 04.27.2012 11:06 PM PDT

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Posted by: Enormous Corgi
In August I'll be moving to Seattle [...]
I hope that you like... rain!

Tell me about it. Seattle has 10 months of Winter, 2 months of Summer.

  • 04.27.2012 11:06 PM PDT

Posted by: HOOBLA 911

Posted by: Enormous Corgi
In August I'll be moving to Seattle [...]
I hope that you like... rain!

Tell me about it. Seattle has 10 months of Winter, 2 months of Summer.
Better than 11 months of Summer and one month of Winter.

  • 04.27.2012 11:07 PM PDT

Nate - Project Tool Designer


Posted by: HOOBLA 911
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Tell me about it. Seattle has 10 months of Winter, 2 months of Summer.

That's more Petrichor for our enjoyment, though!

  • 04.27.2012 11:07 PM PDT

Cammalamm is the best.

External Links-
>My Photobucket page
>My Twitter account

it rains construction... just ask Enormous Corgi

  • 04.27.2012 11:09 PM PDT

Posted by: Enormous Corgi

Posted by: HOOBLA 911
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Tell me about it. Seattle has 10 months of Winter, 2 months of Summer.

That's more Petrichor for our enjoyment, though!
I'd enjoy the Hell outa it!

  • 04.27.2012 11:09 PM PDT

@spawn031

"So much of what we do is ephemeral and quickly forgotten, even by ourselves, so it's gratifying to have something you have done linger in people's memories." John Williams

Awesome interview cortana!

  • 04.27.2012 11:14 PM PDT
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For Carnage, Apply Within.

I have returned from the Untamed Lands. MOAP is dead.

You are awesome for linking your awesome thread in an answer.


Posted by: cortana 5
I KNOW I'm missing people here. :(

:(

  • 04.27.2012 11:16 PM PDT

Very good interview, these have been really good reads lately.

  • 04.27.2012 11:29 PM PDT

There comes a time in every mans life... and that time is not now.

Posted by: Enormous Corgi
In August I'll be moving to Seattle [...]
I hope that you like... rain!

Nice gold text!

And nice read cortana! I've seen you on twitter, and i can tell you're crazy about Mass Effect from that.

  • 04.27.2012 11:33 PM PDT

Intolerance is the highest level of stupidity and inbred thinking.

MI: 5213901 UI: 5244621

Posted by: Enormous Corgi

Posted by: HOOBLA 911
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Tell me about it. Seattle has 10 months of Winter, 2 months of Summer.

That's more Petrichor for our enjoyment, though!
Last year we didn't have any summer.

Great interview, <3 you Cortana!

  • 04.27.2012 11:50 PM PDT

Flours2012
Deathcon_5 on Adelais


Posted by: RollinRollin13
Posted by: Enormous Corgi

Posted by: HOOBLA 911
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Tell me about it. Seattle has 10 months of Winter, 2 months of Summer.

That's more Petrichor for our enjoyment, though!
Last year we didn't have any summer.

Great interview, <3 you Cortana!


Crazy summer year or two before that. No snow on paradise in March IIRC.

  • 04.27.2012 11:54 PM PDT

real gamertag is mvyorkie009

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yorkie

good read
yorkie

  • 04.27.2012 11:59 PM PDT

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Minnesotan, currently going to school at KU.


@Geegs30

Great interview!
See, girls do like Halo.

  • 04.28.2012 2:20 AM PDT

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[UNINTELLIGIBLE > INSUBORDINATION(?)]

"buttery nipple incident"?

I'm gonna stay out of this...

  • 04.28.2012 2:44 AM PDT

This thread makes me want to move to Seattle sooner then planned.

  • 04.28.2012 2:49 AM PDT

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Sapere aude

Nice interview.

  • 04.28.2012 3:06 AM PDT

Nice interview!

  • 04.28.2012 3:43 AM PDT

The Risk Is Worth The Reward.
Cry Havoc And Let Slip The Dogs Of War.

Great interview!!

  • 04.28.2012 4:47 AM PDT

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