Fast Facts
Name:
Asheron's Call
Acronym:
AC
Developer:
Turbine
Publisher:
Turbine
Release Date:
11/02/1999
Country:
USA
Genre:
RPG
ESRB Rating:
Teen
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Fallen Earth: Meet The Dev "Imajus"

Meet Justin "Imajus" Johnson, one of post-apocalyptic MMORPG Fallen Earth's level designers, possible future mullet-eer and a Travelers supporter:

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Alias/Forum Name: Imajus

Title / Position at Fallen Earth: Level Designer

What games have you played and worked on?

I've played games since I was 3, playing Fable 2 right now. This is the first game I've worked on.

How long have you been working on Fallen Earth?

Almost exactly a year.

How did you get involved with your job position?

My wife recommended me.

What type of college courses or schooling did you have to prepare you for your position at Fallen Earth?

I got a B.S. in game art and design from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh.

What in particular inspired you to work in the gaming industry?

I am an Iraqi war vet and I decided I deserved to do something I really enjoyed for a living when I got back so I thought of the coolest job I could and being an artist in the video game industry was what I came up with.

What games stand out in your memory for positive reasons?

Goldeneye for the n64, some of the best times ever while playing a mulitplayer game.

What advice would you give to budding games / software developers?

Find outside inspiration to reflect in your work.

On an average day, what do you do at Fallen Earth?

Right now I am fixing bugs and polishing, but I spent most of my days building levels and drawing maps.

What is your favorite:

    -Game: Super Metroid for snes
    -Book: The Illiad
    -Song: The Becoming
    -Season: Fall
    -Past time: Kickboxing
    -Drink: milk
    -Color: black
    -Food: Middle Eastern
    -PnP: don't know
    -Faction: Travelers

Do you:

    -roleplay? Nah, I'm cooler than any wizard I could pretend to be.
    -have any pets? Yes, two dogs and two cats.
    -like beer or wine? In large quantities.
    -like coffee or tea? Green tea
    -like cake or pie? Not really.
    -Coke or Pepsi? Water
    -Pizza or Hamburgers? Pizza, only when I make it myself.
    -Chocolate or Ice Cream? Trying to stay healthy.
    -Boxers or Briefs? Briefs

Have you ever styled/had a mullet?

Thinking about it.

If you could have one wish what would it be?

To be able to travel the world without responsibilities.

Name one thing you would take to an abandoned island and why?

A spear to hunt with!

Does the Landshark really exist?

Other kids at school tell me it's a lie. I don't care, it's stupid.

Are you willing to be bribed for an alpha spot and what would it take?

I don't have much say in who gets them, but I'll take bribes anyway, preferably cash.

For more info about "Imajus" and his work, drop him a line at the official forums!

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