Blitz Questionnaire - Weasel

[Weasel]

What is your name?
Stephen Burton

How did you decide upon your Blitz nickname?

Well, my wife always refers to me as her ‘hi-tech-redneck’, and so one year I decided it was time to grow a beard.. it came out mostly grey.. so since I like pirate movies and we were watching one, I started speaking ‘pirate’ (Arrghh, Matey) and my wife started laughing and called me her personal pirate ‘Greybeard’.. so it stuck..

What ladders are you represented on?
SP

What is your favorite PC War-game?
SP, of course

Who has been your hardest opponent?
Hawks, and Jadpanther

How long have you been a member of the Blitz?
Feb 2003,

What War interests you the most?
Korea

If you could choose to be present at one historical event what would it be?
Signing of the Declaration of Independence

What is your favorite War movie?
Patton

What do you snack on while gaming?
Brazil Nuts, and Hazel Nuts

What is your favorite and least favorite aspect of the Blitz website?
Great place to meet people from all over the world, and the resulting friendships..
Worst.. I suppose that the people that join, play a few turns and go AWOL

Do you own any war memorabilia?
Yes, Some ww2 era weapons

What is the best military book you have read?
That’s a hard one.. perhaps Yeager

What do you think was the single most important event of WWII?
2 events perhaps, Germany starting a war with Russia, and D-Day


What is the most interesting documentary you have ever watched?
Spaceflight – about 1985.. great 4 part series that covered developments on both sides of the atlantic

What is your favorite version of Steel Panthers?
MBT/WW2

Are there any war games catching your eye at present?
Not Really.. too many games are ‘reactive’.. 1st person shooters, and RTS .. seems just the same thing over and over with different packages.. I like games where you have to think things thru, and out-think your opponent.

What piece of wisdom would you like to pass on to your fellow Blitz members?
I’d say much like the Walrus.. it’s a game.. a place to find friends and have some fun.. if you can’t have fun and are ultimately worried about points and standings.. well, IMHO you’re missing a great opportunity