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Thus far, what’s been the highlight of your career?
Growing up, Brian Fargo was one of my heroes. Working for Black Isle was amazing for me because Interplay made Bard’s Tale, the first CRPG I ever played. After Icewind Dale shipped, Brian sent an e-mail to Feargus telling him he played through the whole game and really enjoyed it.  So even though the highlight came only a year into my development career, I think it will be hard to top that.

What would you say is your personal favorite game of all time?
I have three all-time favorites: the original Pool of Radiance, Darklands, and the original Fallout.  All have their own flaws and idiosyncrasies, but those are the three that have drawn me in more than any others. They’re also the ones that I can go back to without feeling like they’ve aged badly.

What makes you get out of bed in the morning?
It changes over time, but ever since I got into the game industry, I’ve wanted to work on a Fallout game.  It’s only taken eleven years, but better late than never.

Any other hobbies and interests? What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
I enjoy learning about things, but don’t spend a lot of time on any given hobby.  I like restoring older (60s and 70s) motorcycles, going on motorcycle trips, and generally just leaving the city whenever I get a few days off.

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