They say, Rome is not built in one day. But this guy, he did exactly that, establishing the ancient Rome here in our BlueLand since September and leading the guild to become one of Luna’s most successful guilds we have ever seen.

Ancient Rome was once a great monarchy led by its 7 kings, from Romulus to Tarquinius, before it was finally overthrown by aristocratic leaders who changed Rome in a Republic. Much later into history, following the death of Caesar, the rise of the Roman Empire began. Here in virtual BlueLand our AncientRome too had its fair share of great history. It was rumoured that our AncientRome is the regrouping the guild formerly known as “Chibi”, have a good mix of high level, controversial as well as outdaring players.

We have been quite intriqued with the rise and fall (and rise again :) ) of AncientRome and therefore set out our next quest to interview the man behind the walls of this mighty empire. He is the one, the one who took the trouble to continue  the legacies of the trojan Prince Aeneas (kakakakaka!) ; he is mikedarren, BlueLand’s Guild Master for AncientRome.

Gryffindor: Good day to you Mike and welcome to Gryffindor’s tabloid column where we would regularly present selected individuals from BlueLand in question and answer style interviews. To start this interview, tell us about your real self, who you are, where you are from, what do you do for a living and how did you get yourself started in your journey in BlueLand.

-Call me Michael with surname Teo,I born in batu Pahat Johore.Currently Working as business manager in manufacturing line.
-well I started luna because of my colleague influence,its just like a Virus & drive me crazy.
-A secret/surprise to share with you…..this is my very first online game I ever play^^LOL p;-)

Name: mikedarren
Job: Knight
Guild: AncientRome
Union: Apocalypse



Gryffindor: Tell us a little bit concerning your character mikedarren, what is your job or class, your level rankings how long did it took you to reach where you are today.

-Actually I’m totally noob in this game in the first time,I don’t ever search the web for more information…The 1st job change to guard which I dislike(due to lack of research and study) Cause there is no AOE skill and hard to lvling>’< also need a lot of mana.. That time really “CHAM” no gold to buy pot…but luckily I meet frog…haha,he did advise me how to lvling fast…^^
-My job path is fighter>guard>merch>knight and what I enjoying the most is While I in job merch -High Attk(2H green sword+7) & acceptable Def(rare armor) When lvling. Its took me about 7 months to reach Lv80 although is slow but is really enjoyable.

Gryffindor: A lot of players in BlueLand who opted for the job 2 hand sword warriors, usually complained about great difficulties in training and having need to use huge amounts mana or hp potions. But this does not seem to be a hindrance to you as you are now one of our top ranking warrior. What’s your secret?

-Yes,they are right.2 H sowrd warrior not easy to lvling unless u have pt with healer(the best is cleric or priest) & just taking mana(suggest buy both higest water mana and highest mana you can earn back by killing
mob)
-I did search a web from Taiwan teaching to be 2H merch lvling fast and Skill lv up.Try the below link…

http://luna.coolfun.us/job/job1-33.html

a)The secret of this job path is kill fast(high attk) but its depend how hard u drive your lvling and patient.
b)craft your own heavy armor from lv55 onwards
c)Hunt green 2h sword+7 plus a gg+7 shield & you will enjoy the lvling.

Gryffindor: Your eqs, tell us about your armor gauntlets and boots. What are they and do you craft them all by yourself?

-Mostly I buy from others(lazy to craft…lol) if the stat is good. Armor using now is Pheonix Plate Heavy Armor,armor+7 vit+34/str+28, Gauntlets+6 Vit+18/str+23/spi+5,boots+6 vit+40/spi+5,Helmet+5 wis+23/spi+10

Gryffindor: Again another question on warrior eqs, as per your opinion what do you think is the best of best for say a level 80 warrior, including armors, gauntlets, boots, headgears and weapons and what are the reasons supporting your choices for these eqs?

-My opinion is just base on as 2h sword knight with shield. Total shield,gauntlet,armor,boot headgear,weapon,accessories and stat enchant must not below than:- Vit +155, Str +270 (without buff 1777 physical attk & def 1645)and I suggest to add wis and spi stat to improve mana recharge and magic def.

Gryffindor: You are the leader of one of BlueLand’s biggest guilds; AncientRome. What inspired you to use the elite name AncientRome and why AncientRome?

-Good question!!!^^ This guild name actually had discuss before the server merge with my VP LittelLovely & PuiPui & Frogbyz about the god of rome and we find a link to this web http://www.unrv.com/culture/major-roman-god-list.php . If you notice our nick,you will find that is a rome god name & it have a meaning on it.
Feel free to check this web as above mention.
-I decide to use this as my guild name because its show every of my members as mighty as the God of Rome.

Gryffindor: Tell us a bit more about AncientRome, your team leaders and your members and if someone is keen to join AncientRome, how would you be doing your “selling”?

-Actually I just invite them(low lv) to be apprentice and those lv over 40  I will ask them before adding them into the guild for being an active member.I never promote or telling them AncientRome is in Top10 guild. My style doing is “voluntary participation and mutual benefit”.Because I do believe a guild did not belong to a person but is every single member. As long as the leader can lead the guild to glory,the members will sure stand and fight for him/her.


Evander with mikedarren at Alker Harbor



Gryffindor: In the past we noted from the forums that you did got yourself embroiled in arguments or accusations about the presence of hackers in AncientRome. We were unable to detect a clear standing from either you
or your members in the forums so what are your comments again on these issues and does AncientRome too actually support the notion that hackers should be allowed in BlueLand? Yes or no, why?

-AncientRome will not say yes or no to hackers because we are player not a judge.What I know is just come in to have fun & don’t disturb others player. Concerning this topic,I will like to ask a question about a guild name call Agogosayang,are they worst than hackers?

Gryffindor: Concerning guild wars, do you think wars should be encouraged in BlueLand? Yes or no, why?

Yes,war is needed in luna or else will be too boring^^hahaha but I prefer friendly war…

Gryffindor: If someone approaches you and ask for your advise on how to create and build up a successful guild like yours, how would your advise to him or her be like?

-This question is hard to commend here but theoretically a very basic
crtiria must have enough gold(around 20mil I think) & at least 10active lv40 above members and 2 strong active VP(lv70) to support the guild. Secondly is the GM/VP need always to motivate the members.
Thirdly this need to always remember respect and listen your VP/elder advise.

Gryffindor: Again if someone walks up to you and say he aspires to be like you and would like to be a top ranking warrior, how would you advise him or her what to do?

-Go heavy armor,2h green sword with shield. 2H sword with shield character go +8 str and +1vit(my opinion) choose path guard>merch>knight.Later lv75 change job need reset skill to go full physical & magic def.Of course by that time you can learn a skill call enchant HP. Secondly check the skill using skill simulator and plan fully utilize your sp. Check out this web http://www.lunabr.com/en/skillcalc2.php

Gryffindor: If we ask you to name 3 of your most favoured players, who would they be and why?

-Wow too many friend don’t know start from where>”<
a)PuiPui-he start luna after 1 month after I play and actually we work in the same office^^I feel that playing luna can’t be only having cycber friend but a real life friend more important.We discuss regarding luna in our personal time others than our work when lunch or tea break..can you imagine how we having fun and common frequency in the game^^.

b)LittleLovely-she is really fun if you lvling with her because she will really “suan” and make you laugh till you cry…Don’t believe…try it^^

c)This is the last one,my very sweet memory & because of her I stay in luna game…..she is LovelyChunLee,I will still remember our first meet in the way to howling and she will always pm looking for me once on9^^but if I don’t she will know where to find me…hahaha(behide the rock afk^^) From that onwards,we date every day and night.This is my most wonderful & sweet memory I ever have in luna. Thanks Lisa ,you make me feel alive and not just working for money only^^.

Gryffindor: We seem to be nowhere near Chapter 3 at all and if Runup decides not to release it for the next 12 months, will you still be training in HC2F or would you rather stop and wait or quit Luna altogether? Whatever your answer is, tell us why.

-If Runup doing so,I have no choice but to train another job character of course my main id still lvling in HC2F.I don’t think I gonna be bore cause new job & character will need to take a lot of my time to study.

Gryffindor: Next will be our favourite question and we will not likely be missing this question with anyone; in 3 words, what is your opinion about Runup, the company operating Luna Online in Malaysia and Singapore?

-sucks,inefficiency,unprofessional

Gryffindor: Gryffindor is always searching for proactive ideas to promote Luna Online as a healthy platform for fun, entertainment, communication and self-discipline training. How would you suggest we do to make BlueLand
into a conducive environment and how do we make Alker town a more happening place for all?

-We should have community of top 10 guild gm sitting down to discuss,as I believe 1 hand can’t clap.We need to start from the basic and I believe the top 10 guild gm will influence others.

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