ABOUT ME - Frequently Asked Questions
Do you really make all the art and stuff for your site/games?
Oh yeah, every last bit. In fact I pride myself in NEVER recycling any of my old art! I make new stuff for each and every game!
Do you only work alone?
Yeah, I’m kind of like Batman, but not as cool...
But Batman has a sidekick, Robin...
Well I’m definitely much cooler then Robin that’s for damned sure! Have you seen his shoes???
How long do your games take to make?
Usually about 2 months. Though some multiplayer ones have been known to exceed 4 because of the massive amount of bugs that needed to be worked out. Lately, with Kingdom Elemental it's been about a year to two years. I decided to go big time with this one. :)
How the hell do you say your last name??
Thuh-nail-ee-us.
Is it Greek?
No.
Why do your graphics blow so hard compared to other games?
Because I’m just one person! I actually think that they are pretty damn good for just one person. That, and they get better each day! Graphics are very important to me but nothing can be sacraficed for solid gameplay, and that will always come first.
What are your favorite mainstream computer games of all time?
Half-life 1-2, Doom 2, Sim City 2000, Return Fire 2, Warcraft 3, Starcraft, The Sims 1, Everquest 1, Rainbow Six 1, Stronghold, Empire Earth, Anno 1503 AD, Creatures 3, Homeworld, Alien Vs. Predator 1-2, X-com Apocalypse, Jane’s AH-64D Apache, Giants: Citizen Kabuto, Gothic 1-2, Black & White 1, and IL2.
What are your favorite Indie computer games of all time?
Tribal Trouble, Facade, Survivor, Warning Forever, Gish, Mount & Blade, Plobb!, Deadhunt, Alien Shooter, Hamsterball, Dink Smallwood, The Shivah, and Democracy.
Are you a nerd?
If anyone ever calls me a nerd I'll pwn them like the nub they are with my hax0r skilz.
Do you like animals?
I enjoy throwing puppies at PETA members.
Do you think Watergate was a good idea?
Do you think cheese-whiz was a good idea?
Are you a hippie?
Well I like to hug trees. But only to figure out the tree’s circumference so when I take an axe to it I know how much wood I’m getting.
So uh, what’s with the gasmasks?
I think they are sexy.
Your weird.
You want me to start talking to imaginary friends so you can justify your fear of irrational things?
This is the worst Q&A in histroy!
Tell me about it, that wasn’t even a question.
Do you plan on making your games for Mac?
I will start supporting Mac OS soon....
Why don’t your games work on Windows 3.1?
Because you need a new computer.
What is your favorite game that you’ve made?
Capture the FRAG! and Flak.
How many years of schooling did it take you to learn how to make these games?
Zero. I have never gone to a day of school in my life past 8th grade. I learned it all myself, on my own. I’ve been doing it since I was 12 years old making simple animations in Mario Paint for SNES.
How old are you now?
21 years of age, though I’m aiming for 22 next year. I have high hopes.