ravensfire
Member of the Opposition
Hi, I'm Ravensfire, and I'm a Civ-addict! (Thanks SaAM!)
I'm a Java developer specializing in JSP's in St. Louis. I'm in my early 30's, but still manage to play volleyball at a competitive level (USAV B+/BB). I'm a huge sports fan, supporting the Cards, Blues and Rams (Buh-Bye JD Drew - we'll miss the whining!).
I've beem active on the 'net since the early 90's. Yes, I've used Gopher and WAIS before. I can remember when saying wustl meant ftp.wustl.edu. Frightening, isn't it? I've been using the name Ravensfire since '00 or so - this is only the second name I've actively used on-line.
I started playing Civ when the first one came out, using a "functional remote-backup". Yes, I did eventually purchase the game. I've bought just about every Civ title when it came out since. I usually play at Monarch or Regent level though. I play Strategy games (Civ, Harpoon series), (Neverwinter Nights) and FPS (Tribes II, BF 1942 and Delta Force: Black Hawk Down). The last two titles I can usually be found at 500 meters out with a sniper rifle. Say "Cheese", you're in my scope!
I started lurking in the demogames some time ago, initially as a pure lurker (end of DG1). I actually voted through most of DG2, starting to participate towards the end. In DG3 I was semi-active at the beginning. Something then happened that set me off on a rant. I was then challenged to "put up or shut up!"
In Term 4 of DG3 I was elected to the office of Judge Advocate. I developed, proposed and saw passed a revised PI process that fortunately was never used. With a platform of change and personal responsibility, I was elected President in Term 5. I oversaw the development of Fanatica from a nation of potential into the powerhouse of the world, overtaking all. I returned to the Judiciary in Term 6 as the Public Defender.
I'm an outspoken advocate of trusting our officials and of citizens demanding accountability and responsibility from their elected leaders.
The beginning of a new game has brought a few old names from the woodwork (still hoping to see some others ...), and many new faces. I'm excited to see the numbers, and hope that all citizens participate in discussions and/or voting. This game is for you, after all!
-- Ravensfire
I'm a Java developer specializing in JSP's in St. Louis. I'm in my early 30's, but still manage to play volleyball at a competitive level (USAV B+/BB). I'm a huge sports fan, supporting the Cards, Blues and Rams (Buh-Bye JD Drew - we'll miss the whining!).
I've beem active on the 'net since the early 90's. Yes, I've used Gopher and WAIS before. I can remember when saying wustl meant ftp.wustl.edu. Frightening, isn't it? I've been using the name Ravensfire since '00 or so - this is only the second name I've actively used on-line.
I started playing Civ when the first one came out, using a "functional remote-backup". Yes, I did eventually purchase the game. I've bought just about every Civ title when it came out since. I usually play at Monarch or Regent level though. I play Strategy games (Civ, Harpoon series), (Neverwinter Nights) and FPS (Tribes II, BF 1942 and Delta Force: Black Hawk Down). The last two titles I can usually be found at 500 meters out with a sniper rifle. Say "Cheese", you're in my scope!
I started lurking in the demogames some time ago, initially as a pure lurker (end of DG1). I actually voted through most of DG2, starting to participate towards the end. In DG3 I was semi-active at the beginning. Something then happened that set me off on a rant. I was then challenged to "put up or shut up!"
In Term 4 of DG3 I was elected to the office of Judge Advocate. I developed, proposed and saw passed a revised PI process that fortunately was never used. With a platform of change and personal responsibility, I was elected President in Term 5. I oversaw the development of Fanatica from a nation of potential into the powerhouse of the world, overtaking all. I returned to the Judiciary in Term 6 as the Public Defender.
I'm an outspoken advocate of trusting our officials and of citizens demanding accountability and responsibility from their elected leaders.
The beginning of a new game has brought a few old names from the woodwork (still hoping to see some others ...), and many new faces. I'm excited to see the numbers, and hope that all citizens participate in discussions and/or voting. This game is for you, after all!
-- Ravensfire
), have two adult children, and 4 grandchildren living in my home.
Just relocating this thread in case some of of newer Citizens would like to post in it. Thanks to everyone who has posted here already.
) my friend introduced me to civ 1. It seemed appealing to me then but alas it wasn't until civ 3 came out that the idea of creating a nation truely caught on. After playng Civ 3 for a while I stumbled upon civfanatics and well here I am. Eagerly awaiting new posts in DG4 when i get out of work at night. And trying to reclaim my name due to my sudden absence as FA at the brink of war in DG3 (shows me to keep up with paying my phone bill 
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