Post by masterlegobuilders on Mar 19, 2017 22:51:14 GMT
Welcome, LMBE users, to "Meet the Staff!!!"
We decided that you should get to know our staff a little better, so we have all filled in a small interview for you to read. More interviews will be released periodically here for you to read, so keep checking back here Plus, we have cake!!!
Don't forget, if you want to be on the staff team there are details here.
One mod to rule them all and in the darkness ban them - Lord of the Mods "I am the Mod Reborn!" - masterlegobuilders I'm the real boss
Former head admin, co-founder of LMBE, and, as many of you know, the first person to leave the team here at LMBE
1. Why did you choose to become a mod/admin/designer on LMBE?
I didn't choose LMBE. I just wanted to do my own little private RP, and then my silly ambition said "Nooooooooooooooo! We have to HELP everyone!"
2. Favourite Lego set?
Space Shuttle Adventure 10213-1
3. Favourite movie/book?
What is this culture you speak of? I create my own culture. It's called LMBE
4. Any hobbies?
LMBE, basic coding, drawing, video games, writing
5. Favourite Mod/Colour/Food/Forum/Emote?
Favorite Mod: I don't play favorites when it comes to people. All of the mods were terrific! Favorite Color: Blue, all the way! Favorite Forum: I can't play favorites that way! Star Wars: The Clone Wars Roleplay is by far, objectively the best place on the LMBs or LMBE Favorite Emote: While I much overuse the joking emote ( ), I refuse to pick it. Ask me again when we have custom emotes 6. Should a potato count as a vegetable or a carbohydrate?
Probably.
One mod to rule them all and in the darkness ban them - Lord of the Mods "I am the Mod Reborn!" - masterlegobuilders I'm the real boss
Former admin, co-founder, Bionicle fanatic and our source for historical knowledge
1. Why did you choose to become a mod/admin/designer on LMBE?
I became an admin because I was strongly invested in continuing the MBs when I heard the announcement about their closure. I joined an archival effort manned by Helios, Top, and Astro, and pushed for a continuation of the MBs where users could continue where they left off. This ultimately led to LMBE.
2. Favourite Lego set?
If I had to choose a favorite LEGO System set, it would probably be the Thunder Fury. I love my Exo-Force. That said, I also love Star Wars sets... as far as construction goes, my favorite set is Toa Hagah Iruini.
3. Favourite movie/book?
I couldn't even get started on a favorite movie or book. I've read and watched so many. In general, a World War II or history theme are my favorites, but there are many nonfiction and non-historical-fiction books that I love.
4. Any hobbies?
My hobbies are saber fencing, collecting militaria (military uniforms and gear, usually foreign/historical), reading, and writing. Discussing an interesting topic in the sciences or humanities is also what I consider a good way to spend my time.
5. Favourite Mod/Colour/Food/Forum/Emote?
Favorite mod?! I can't be choosing favorites among people I promote, can I? My others... Blue, ginger chicken, BIONICLE, and the classic tongue smiley from the pre-2012 MBs. 6. Should a potato count as a vegetable or a carbohydrate?
A potato should be counted as a carb-high root.
One mod to rule them all and in the darkness ban them - Lord of the Mods "I am the Mod Reborn!" - masterlegobuilders I'm the real boss
Post by masterlegobuilders on Mar 19, 2017 23:37:24 GMT
Now, it's time to find out about TopSecretSpyGuy , or "The Topster"
Former admin, co-founder, avid top hat collector (Probably) and a secret agent for the government
1. Why did you choose to become a mod/admin/designer on LMBE?
Imagine you're standing around outside with three friends, when you see the hotel you live in blow up and people fly everywhere. The three friends instantly start laying down bricks and wood around you, and you just kind of try to help, and the next thing you know they've built a new hotel around you. And the spot where you were standing now happens to be the hotel administration office. I guess I live here now.
2. Favourite Lego set?
Very good question. I have a few favorite themes, but a set is difficult to pick out. I guess it would be the LEGO Agents Turbocar Chase, set number 8634. I modified that car with backseats, a spacious trunk, and a bomb deploying mechanism, and I have fond memories of playing with it.
3. Favourite movie/book?
Way too many to choose from, but I like science fiction movies and I like books with lots of plot twists!
4. Any hobbies?
Until I got too busy, I was really into making LEGO stopmotion animations! So much fun spending hours at a time under hot lamps adjusting the poses of minifigures in increments so small that I sometimes cannot see it. I also like to draw occasionally, and I hope to pick up my roleplaying again on LMBE!
5. Favourite Mod/Colour/Food/Forum/Emote?
None, green, almost anything with lots of cheese, Star Wars Clone Wars Roleplay, 6. Should a potato count as a vegetable or a carbohydrate?
No.
One mod to rule them all and in the darkness ban them - Lord of the Mods "I am the Mod Reborn!" - masterlegobuilders I'm the real boss
Former Head Admin, co-founder, plane enthusiast (In my opinion) and secretly a Titan
1. Why did you choose to become a mod/admin/designer on LMBE?
I didn't choose, exactly. It just sprung forth from an idea that Astro, Keps, Top and I had, and I've been pulled along for the ride since.
2. Favourite Lego set?
Oh, that's a tough one. There's a few that I adore. The UCS Tantive IV, the UCS Slave One, and the UCS Shuttle Tyridium are all very beautiful sets, and have really interesting builds behind them. The newer ships from the Pirates and Pirates of the Caribbean themes are all fantastic, too. 3. Favourite movie/book?
Tough one. Schindler's List is one of my favourite films - the emotion behind the story is palpable. In terms of books - Patrick Rothfuss' Kingkiller Chronicles, Brandon Sanderson's Mistborn Trilogy, Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451, and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes.
4. Any hobbies?
Yep, lots. One of my small passions is competition debating, and another is Model United Nations.
5. Favourite Mod/Colour/Food/Forum/Emote?
Favourite mod? Blue, of course. Chicken alfredo. I don't have a favourite forum I also don't have a favourite emote. 6. Should a potato count as a vegetable or a carbohydrate?
That depends - what is the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow?
One mod to rule them all and in the darkness ban them - Lord of the Mods "I am the Mod Reborn!" - masterlegobuilders I'm the real boss
You all know him, so I don't think an introduction is necessary
1. Why did you choose to become a mod/admin/designer on LMBE?
I chose to become a mod to help out, plus what LMB user DIDN'T dream of becoming a mod someday ?
2. Favourite Lego set?
Twin Starfire from Classic Space.
3. Favourite movie/book?
My favorite movie right now is Raiders of the Lost Ark and my favorite book right now is Prey.
4. Any hobbies?
My main hobbies are building with LEGO, doing computer programming, and watching movies. I also play video games sometimes.
5. Favourite Mod/Colour/Food/Forum/Emote?
My favorite mod on the LMBs was probably MKM just because I knew her the longest. My favorite color is green. My favorite food is enchiladas. My favorite forum is the Retired Themes and its subforums. My favorite emote is the tongue smiley . 6. Should a potato count as a vegetable or a carbohydrate?
I count potatoes as vegetables. Having some potatoes tonight for my third Saint Patrick's Day dinner in a row, can't wait ! (Editor's note: You never read how long ago he gave me this )
One mod to rule them all and in the darkness ban them - Lord of the Mods "I am the Mod Reborn!" - masterlegobuilders I'm the real boss
He's a member of Senior Staff here on LMBE and a former Head Admin!
1. Why did you choose to become a mod/admin/designer on LMBE?
I was very grateful to the creators of this site, and wanted to help out. I sent in an application, and lo-and-behold, I'm a Moderator!
2. Favourite Lego set?
That's a hard one...Drawbridge Defense. It's the first set entirely of my own I can remember receiving, and I loved playing with it. While I've had larger and more impressive sets since, they just don't appeal in the same way.
3. Favourite movie/book?
So many to choose from...Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is tied with Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith, and my favourite book is Inheritance (Inheritance Cycle Book Four) by Christopher Paolini.
4. Any hobbies?
Reading fantasy and other fiction, writing pseudo-novels, gymnastics, circus, building Lego, LMBEing, Moderating.
5.Favourite Mod/Colour/Food/Forum/Emote?
I can't choose a favourite Mod. MKM and CWiz are cat-themed ( ) Cicada commented on almost all my stories, KK was really fun to talk to in TTTM...all of them. / Green. Followed closely by purple. / Macaroni cheese. / Ireland, obviously. / Castle. / 6. Should a potato count as a vegetable or a carbohydrate?
Vegetable, any day.
One mod to rule them all and in the darkness ban them - Lord of the Mods "I am the Mod Reborn!" - masterlegobuilders I'm the real boss
Head Admin and an active member of LEGO communities for nearly eight years!
1. Why did you choose to become a mod/admin/designer on LMBE?
I've been helping out on many unofficial LEGO communities since about 2010 when I ditched the LMBs for better sites to talk to people on. LMBE felt like a natural next step in that so I applied around July 2017.
2. Favourite Lego set?
Either the Cool Convertible or the Town Plan set. I think I'd go with the Cool Convertible because it's easier to handle and a better showpiece.
3. Favourite movie/book?
For my favourite movie, I'd have to say Interstellar right now. For my favourite book, I don't really get round to reading many but I recently read "Astrophysics for People in a Hurry" by Neil deGrasse Tyson.
4. Any hobbies?
Video games, tinkering with my computer, following Formula 1, astronomy and binge-watching TV shows to name a few. I have more but we'd be here a while.
5.Favourite Colour/Food/Forum/Emote?
Colour: Light blue. Food: Pasta. Forum: I don't have any, I'm neutral. Emote: As a moderator, I find handy. 6. Should a potato count as a vegetable or a carbohydrate?
I'm a person getting a physics degree, get someone qualified to answer that question.
One mod to rule them all and in the darkness ban them - Lord of the Mods "I am the Mod Reborn!" - masterlegobuilders I'm the real boss
He's been a member of staff on LMBE for nearly a year!
1. Why did you choose to become a mod/admin/designer on LMBE?
Because I knew I had the skills for the job, I had the time to help, and I had the want. I'm always glad to help when I can.
2. Favourite Lego set?
Ooh, this is a tough one. Of the sets I own, I'd have to say one of the old Imperial Star Destroyers (6211), or my Technic 4x4 Crawler. (9398)
3. Favourite movie/book?
My favorite movies would either be the Star Wars' Original Trilogy, or the Lord of the Rings Trilogy. As for my favorite book, Lord of the Rings, of course.
4. Any hobbies?
Does building with LEGO count? If not, I also enjoy playing the occasional video game, coin collecting, learning code, and anything to do with baseball.
5.Favourite Colour/Food/Forum/Emote?
Hrmm... Orange/Pizza/General Discussion/Sarcastic 6. Should a potato count as a vegetable or a carbohydrate?
Potayto, Potahto, vegetables are just leaves, herbs, and roots, and potatoes are a tuber, commonly mistaken to be a root.
One mod to rule them all and in the darkness ban them - Lord of the Mods "I am the Mod Reborn!" - masterlegobuilders I'm the real boss
-last edited on Feb 14, 2019 20:31:36 GMT by Quark
Post by masterlegobuilders on Mar 19, 2017 23:41:40 GMT
Our next interview is with former Eternal, Sam8432 !
He was a Moderator/Eternal Staff member on LMBE for a year, and was a member of our Eternal and then Senior Staff!
1. Why did you choose to become a mod/admin/designer on LMBE?
I had always been active on the MBs before they closed and had joined this site when it first opened, so I cared deeply about both. When I noticed that this place was in need of new moderators, I decided to apply to help out!
2. Favourite Lego set?
I'm going to have to go with 2010's Grand Emporium. While it isn't the most detailed of the modular buildings, it was a set I admired for 2 years before finally getting my hands on it, so it holds a lot of nostalgia for me.
3. Favourite movie/book?
Hmmm... That's hard because there are so many that are special to me and it keeps changing. If I have to choose, I'll say my favorite movie is The Sound of Music and my favorite book is Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.
4. Any hobbies?
Reading, tutoring little kids in math, Boy Scouts, hanging out with friends, and of course LEGO! I used to love brick-filming but have lacked the time for the last few years.
5.Favourite Colour/Food/Forum/Emote?
My favorite color is blue by far. My favorite food? Definitely mashed potatoes. I don't have a favorite forum because they're all so amazing! My favorite emote is easily the . 6. Should a potato count as a vegetable or a carbohydrate?
Who cares? They're delicious either way!
One mod to rule them all and in the darkness ban them - Lord of the Mods "I am the Mod Reborn!" - masterlegobuilders I'm the real boss
He's been an active Moderator and Designer here on LMBE nearly a year, and is now a member of our Eternal Staff!
1. Why did you choose to become a mod/admin/designer on LMBE?
1. I just wanted to help out. During the time I signed up moderation was a little slow, so and as I quite like to think of the official rank plate upon my profile, I made my application. I then decided to go the whole hog and send in an application for the Designer position as well.
2. Favourite Lego set? That's a hard one. I build quite a lot with Lego Bricks for the use of competitions, but I'd say that the set I've the most fun with is the NXT 2.0 Mindstorms kit.
3. Favourite movie/book? For a film, Interstellar, and for a book... The Blender Manual for Dummies
4. Any hobbies? Well, I quite enjoy winning competitions, and I also make digital animations.
5.Favourite Colour/Food/Forum/Emote? Colour=Black. I enjoy a good Thai red curry,and emote? Why of course.
6. Should a potato count as a vegetable or a carbohydrate? I think that botanically it is classed as a Vegetable root, but nutritionally it is a carbohydrate.
Thank you.
One mod to rule them all and in the darkness ban them - Lord of the Mods "I am the Mod Reborn!" - masterlegobuilders I'm the real boss
1. Why did you choose to become a mod/admin/designer on LMBE?
I always thought it would be fun to be a moderator. I can see every single post, without waiting. It's also a great opportunity to read posts on topics I'm not part of, that I normally wouldn't have seen.
2. Favourite Lego set?
Toughie. I would say the Ewok Village, or Rey's Speeder, (Which I own). The concepts are really cool.
3. Favourite movie/book?
My favourite movie is definitely STAR WARS: Empire Strikes Back, and my favourite book is "Anne of Green Gables", by L. M. Montgomery.
4. Any hobbies?
Sketching, writing, reading, Star Wars action figures, and of course, LEGO!
5.Favourite Colour/Food/Forum/Emote?
My favourite colour is purple, my favourite food is Calzones, and I really love the . 6. Should a potato count as a vegetable or a carbohydrate?
Did you know tomatoes are fruit? A potato is a vegetable, in my opinion.
One mod to rule them all and in the darkness ban them - Lord of the Mods "I am the Mod Reborn!" - masterlegobuilders I'm the real boss
He's been an active Moderator and Senior Staff member here on LMBE for several months!
1. Why did you choose to become a mod/admin/designer on LMBE?
I felt I needed a discipline - something that required social pressure to succeed at, and also thought it would be a great way to give back to the community!
2. Favourite Lego set?
I can't decide!
3. Favourite movie/book?
My all time favourite film is The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
4. Any hobbies?
I do archery, and also enjoy designing and crafting gear to help me in it.
5.Favourite Colour/Food/Forum/Emote?
My favourite colour is green, with my favourite food being anything pastry , my favourite Forum would be General Discussion, and my favourite emote: . 6. Should a potato count as a vegetable or a carbohydrate?
This is a weird question. Carbohydrate I suppose.
One mod to rule them all and in the darkness ban them - Lord of the Mods "I am the Mod Reborn!" - masterlegobuilders I'm the real boss
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