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The M.E.R.C.s have always been a unique group of players who have consistently beaten every challenge thrown at them. I have played a number of times with these players in the past and they are both talented and interesting individuals. MERC was founded by Syrus and Nxuan on December 2004. I've been granted the oppurtunity to interview Syrus on April 25 2006 and here it is. Azazel_: Please tell us why you've decided to establish M.E.R.C.S. Syrus: We wanted to have small team of friends and people you know they're good considering NOTD.. and to make something different than clans. Azazel_: What is M.E.R.C.S. about? how many M.E.R.C.S. members are there now? Syrus: We have four members now. Hendrix has just retired from the gaming community. M.E.R.C.S. are special unit combined of people who believe that anything can be accomplished and they specialize in NOTD Azazel_: What is your favourite strategy? Syrus: Hmm, you should ask Nxuan he plays regular games i play only Fluffy Hunts (FH) and NOTD Aftermath lately. Improvizing is best strategy and crazy ideas. When we paly for real we play the most hardest strategy that exists. For example, Middle Rampage (MR) -> camp until middle without scouting and handle yourself if you're low on clips.. then move on Wave 10 to Wave 15 and own. Azazel_: That sounds fun. what keeps MERC playing NOTD 2 after so many games? Have you tried other games like SWAT Aftermath? Syrus: I've played SWAT Aftermath and finished alone and that's why i gave up on it. The atmosphere is just not as good as NOTD. SWAT Aftermath is not so realistic and its relatively easily. Reloading and having the constant danger that you can die any moment is what keeps you focused. Fun is that it has many ways to finish/explore and everything else. Azazel_ The higher difficulty levels of SWAT Aftermath are significantly harder to beat. Syrus: I prefer one difficulty level for all players, there are people that will be able to handle it or not, and when you say, I soloed to Wave 10, that will be respected (aka notd 2). Azazel_: What are the future plans for MERC? Syrus: We aim to be the first to win NOTD 3. Azazel_: When do you think NOTD 3 will be released? Syrus: 2 months maybe, also we will try to finish NOTD : Special Operations by that time Azazel_: Will NOTD:SO be able to rival NOTD 3? Tell us more about NOTD:SO. Syrus: I don't know nor i care, main notd : so purpose is to make it for elite players who like challenge. According to Nxuan (NOTD:SO's main developer), it will be a challenge for old players but will still contain easier waves at the begining to allow newbies to play. In the end, the best man to ask is Nxuan himself. I have alot of ideas but he is the main developer and he decides on what finally gets in. I can only say that each class will have 1 additional skill which will increase focus on class specialization. Example either the demo can be a specialist in Mines or Bombs, or be average at both. The grunt may not be as good a tanker as the Firebat but can specialize more on damage or tanking. Azazel_: Does M.E.R.C.S. plan to add any future members? Syrus: If anyone shows enough experience, will to cross impassable barries and skill , yes but each merc has to do something more then other mercs did -> example solo 1 more wave then others did Azazel_: How do you think NOTD Aftermath can be improved? Syrus: Firstly, balance our all the game's characters, 2nd improve teamwork. Lastly, reduce player importance as individuals, if you know what I mean. Azazel_: We've got to wrap things up now. What do you the future of NOTD will be? Syrus: NOTD has been beaten in many ways and times, community is going down on all sides, the future is not bright but there is still hope with NOTD 3 and NOTD Aftermath around. Azazel_: Thank you for your time. |
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