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Subject: Community Joe Interview: Izak609

Izak609
The joe that went along way to become a joe is now some you know...

Q: Who are you and where are you from?A: I'm Isaac, a 17 year old student (I don't know what job I'm really going for yet), gamer, and guitarist. I live in Tri-cities, Washington, a low density mid-sized metropolitan area in the desert, located on the Columbia river.

Q: Oh, Tri-Cities, Must be nice having two other cities just right next door? What do you do for a living?A: Well, it's basically a single spread out city, not a tall one, but not a low density one either. Blargh.

I still live with my parents. In a week or so, I'm going to start playing guitar professionally at some of the local wineries. The wineries have already offered, but I haven't considered myself prepared, until now.

Q: Wineries, Guitars, Sounds like fun! What made you want to get into what you do?A: I'd like to note that I'm still taking college classes and don't really plan on playing guitar for much more than a hobby in the future.

I guess I'd have to say that I was tired of playing Guitar Hero when I could spend that time playing a real guitar. I grabbed my old, rusty, unused electric guitar and started playing some of the most horrible music. Quickly, I taught myself to play, later with the help of my guitar teacher, a locally known Latin rhythmic player. We jammed at least every week for the last year or two.

That and playing for weddings, other events, being invited to play at wineries, coffee shops, and just enjoying the atmosphere that I help create, I guess you could say it's a mixture of everything that makes me want to play. I think I still have a lot to learn.

Q: We all have a lot to learn, its just a matter of time until we find out what we want to know... Tell me about that username/gamertag where did it come from?A: Isaac was taken when I tried to make my gamer-tag. So I rearranged my name into what I (at the time) thought looked cool, Izak. That was taken as well, so I put 609 at the end, which came from the end of my friend's username (from a web game he played). So I ended up forging Izak609 as my gamer-tag and stuck with it for my Bungie.net username.
No, the 609 didn't come from 69.

Q: Everyone would have thought that 609 came from 69, glad we got we that cleared up. I would like to know, what was the original Bungie title that you picked up and how did you get into it?A: My first (owned) Bungie game was Halo 3; bought it a little before September 23rd, 2008, along with my 360. I wish I had an original xbox and Halo 1 and 2.

The campaign action was fun, the story was great, the graphics were phenomenal (the flip to 1080P); but the complete multi-player experience was just spectacular, especially as I never really experienced online multi-player yet.

The way each weapon has a situation where it performs better than any other weapon, how brilliantly designed the maps were, how fair the true skill ranking system worked, how seamlessly everything interacted at speed, how realistic (for a science fiction game) the physics worked, how tactics could easily influence the flow of battle, how you were always playing against a different opponent (person); and consequently the amount of freedom and logical randomness, fun, possible of a single multi-player match, to put simply.

So... I think I'd have to conclude that I got into it when I first played the CD, but stuck with it for the multi-player.

Q: Halo 3 was my baby too, I always enjoy(ed) it. It was the best game!... Tell me, when did you get into gaming/how old were you?A: Before I could read or write, likely before I could talk, and maybe even before I could walk. Games were great for any slow or rainy day.

Q: Hmm, that is different... How about Bungie? Why Bungie? What made them appealing?A: Well, my brother was playing games before I was born... and I only button mashed until I was older (I still have no idea when I really started playing), I just remember playing my Sega, Nintendo, and some kid PC games.

Bungie's informality, the way they design their games, and how they keep in touch with their fans. They're just a great company, video game developer or not. And, if what I hear is true, I think many businesses could benefit from emulating the way Bungie works.

I really became a Bungie fan, rather than a Halo fan during one single encounter... Anyway, to sum it up, I was, at the time, amazed by the quality of work they put into the game's physics.

I remember button mashing too, don't think that I gotten any better yet. How do feel about you being so active on BNet?
Fine and, in a way, indifferent. I enjoy my visits to Bungie.net; but, if I wanted to visit the site any more or less, I simply would.

Q: I think that a lot of us feel that way too. So, where else do you go online other than BNet (what communities are you a part of)?A: Ah, lone wanderer, found his community. I feel like I belong here, sometimes.

Q: Is there anyone that you associate with online?A: Well, um, not sure if I got the question or not, but.. i've got my own group going on, you know about it :D (TSFL).

I have a temporary xboxlive account (Izak906) to keep track of people I meet on Bungie.net and I'm currently borrowing my brother's account (LRaiders) to play xboxlive with, once in a while.

I've met many awesome people on Bungie.net. When I get a new Xbox and Live again, expect friend requests, and carnage.

Q: There will be carnage! Well, it has been a great time having this chat. Are there any people that you would like to shout out to?A: I'd just like to thank this guy.

But seriously, you're awesome, Bungie community. I literally wouldn't be here if it wasn't for you!

Interview by MetalxTongue | Community Joes | Reporter Joe

  • 06.16.2012 6:37 AM PDT
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Posted by: Cobravert
I just saw a green monkey nut shot a small tan lizard(?) in a gunny sack.

Good read. I always considered learning guitar, maybe I'll pick it up one of these days.

  • 06.16.2012 7:26 AM PDT
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I understand nothing because my life is a conspiracy.

Great read; looking forward to the next one.

  • 06.16.2012 7:52 AM PDT

Good interview Izak!

  • 06.16.2012 8:04 AM PDT
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Do you know about time travel?

This guy is like me in a few ways. Good read.

  • 06.16.2012 8:07 AM PDT
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I'm gonna finish it. Just like Jigga did to the pyramid.

never seen or heard of Izak609 before...

  • 06.16.2012 8:12 AM PDT


Posted by: ALI217
never seen or heard of Izak609 before...
How? He is one of the people I see around the most.

OT: Another good read, these seem to get better every time.

  • 06.16.2012 8:39 AM PDT

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Now try how and why."


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Izak609
Q: There will be carnage! Well, it has been a great time having this chat. Are there any people that you would like to shout out to?A: I'd just like to thank this guy.


A man after my own heart.

  • 06.16.2012 8:51 AM PDT

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Cool interview.

  • 06.16.2012 8:55 AM PDT

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Great interview! Looking forward to the next one!

  • 06.16.2012 9:09 AM PDT

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If I am not posting, then I am reading what you might have posted.

That was fun! ^_^

  • 06.16.2012 9:12 AM PDT

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Posted by: lime013
Great read; looking forward to the next one.

  • 06.16.2012 9:37 AM PDT
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Good job, MetalxTounge. It was fun, thank you. And thank you, everyone. Since the time of this interview, I've played at a local winery 4-5 times.

Posted by: chubbz
Good read. I always considered learning guitar, maybe I'll pick it up one of these days.
Go for it! Jump on the nicest one they'll let you touch in a local music store, or borrow from a friend, and just have some fun. That's how my guitar teacher learned.

Posted by: ALI217
never seen or heard of Izak609 before...
Nice to meet you?

Q: I think that a lot of us feel that way too. So, where else do you go online other than BNet (what communities are you a part of)?A: Ah, lone wanderer, found his community. I feel like I belong here, sometimes.*Cough*
A: Bungie.net is the only real online community that I visit regularly. I have a YouTube account, but I rarely use it. I also have a Facebook, but it isn't really a "online community".

I used to visit other websites that could be grouped as "online communities", but not anymore.

  • 06.16.2012 10:01 AM PDT

He's not even Mythic...

;)

  • 06.16.2012 10:12 AM PDT

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He's not even Mythic...

;)
He doesn't need to be...

;)

  • 06.16.2012 10:24 AM PDT

Posted by: MetalxTongue

Posted by: Lobster Fish 2
He's not even Mythic...

;)
He doesn't need to be...

;)
I thought my sarcasm was blatant, MT. How upsetting.

  • 06.16.2012 10:25 AM PDT

Posted by: Izak609
I live in Tri-cities, Washington, a low density mid-sized metropolitan area in the desert.
At least he is honest about Eastern Washington.

[Edited on 06.16.2012 10:32 AM PDT]

  • 06.16.2012 10:31 AM PDT

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Posted by: Lobster Fish 2
Posted by: MetalxTongue

Posted by: Lobster Fish 2
He's not even Mythic...

;)
He doesn't need to be...

;)
I thought my sarcasm was blatant, MT. How upsetting.
Mine was obscure.

  • 06.16.2012 10:41 AM PDT
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Great thread! What does TSFL mean?

  • 06.16.2012 1:22 PM PDT

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Café

Great interview, as always.

[Edited on 06.16.2012 1:30 PM PDT]

  • 06.16.2012 1:28 PM PDT
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SPOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOON!

Gratz on the interview Issac. I hope you enjoy the winery gig, and are able to continue playing guitar for as long as you want to. Past college, past the picket fence and wife and mortgage, and even past the senior cruises and old folks home. Damn, I accidentally made that sound depressing. Well, you get what I mean.

  • 06.16.2012 9:49 PM PDT

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Interesting interview, gl with the winery gig like cam says. Hope it lasts :)

  • 06.16.2012 10:01 PM PDT

Posted by: MetalxTongue

Posted by: Lobster Fish 2
Posted by: MetalxTongue

Posted by: Lobster Fish 2
He's not even Mythic...

;)
He doesn't need to be...

;)
I thought my sarcasm was blatant, MT. How upsetting.
Mine was obscure.
I don't believe you.

  • 06.17.2012 4:03 PM PDT

<3 u izak bby

  • 06.17.2012 4:06 PM PDT

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