January 2011
E.D.Revolution
Erm... your clock is slow.
I personally select each month's Member of the Month. People are picked based on their contributions to the community, whether they are: making excellent trials, providing comic relief or just being a brilliant person. The next Member of the Month could be you!
If you have any questions about the Member of the Month system, please PM me.
E.D. Revolution -- or E.D. for short -- is too respected in the community to not be Member of the Month. Even if you infrequently come to these forums, you will know who E.D. is. He is always willing to play your trial, no matter who you are. In fact, he's a very good trial author himself.
But enough of me and my babbling! It's time to read my babbling with E.D. in his interview.
E.D.Revolution: Thank you very much, Meph. It's quite an unexpected honor to be the MotM.
Meph: How you find AAO, and what made you want to join?
E.D.Revolution: That's a very good question. You see, unlike most MotMs, I did not find AAO through CR. Rather, I was searching through YouTube videos. I was bored at the time, so when I got to see a video of JFA gameplay, I was quite shocked. But it grew on me. Then I started to look for fan sites on AA. I don't exactly recall how I found it, but I found AAO through Google.
Meph: How did you become a fan of Ace Attorney?
E.D.Revolution: I'll tell you this much: no one got me into AA. That said, I started to become a fan of AA after watching a few videos of AA gameplay on YouTube. So I started to look for the actual DS versions of AA.
I had to look carefully and jump at the chance that I could find it at a nearby Gamestop. And luckily I did find the AA games on GameStop, rare as it is. So as I started playing the AA games, I started to actually like the games very much.
Meph: And then you started writing trials of your own, of course. What made you want to write about Mia Fey?
E.D.Revolution: Ahh, Mia Fey. Refreshing like a spring breeze. [lol]
As far my reason for writing for Mia, there are a couple of reasons for that. One: I have not really seen a fangame/case that focused on Mia Fey.
Two: The ones I've found on AAO as I was researching her at the time weren't written... well. Three: Since all we have for Mia is 3-1 and 3-4, I felt that her character can use a bit of expansion. I figured that she's the original Turnabout Lawyer. I was thinking "Why not make her epic? Why not write a few more cases with her as the main character?"
Meph: Do you think you're now competing with Kularian, who has started a similarly titled series?
E.D.Revolution: Very good question, I say. As far as me competing with Kularian... possibly. I'd like to think that we're rivals with each other. But here's the difference: Kularian is doing three titles, for a total of about 12 to 13 cases; I'm only doing five cases, mostly focused on the year before 1-2. At least we have our signature features straightened out, and I discussed it with him. I'd like to see where we both will go, in terms in interpreting Mia.
Meph: What do you love most of all about writing your cases?
E.D.Revolution: A lot, actually. I like the fact that when I write my cases, I'm putting myself into these cases. And the fact that I get a lot of inspiration from real-life incidents. In fact, that's what case 1 is based on: an incident involving a former governor trying to sell a Senate seat.
Case 2... well, in name only. But I also love the fact that I get to experiment with the Editor. Trying to decide where X testimony should go and how it should be structured.
Meph: Now let's talk about your personal life. What was your childhood like?
E.D.Revolution: Let's just say it's very interesting. A lot of people remember me as one of the smartest kids at school. But I wasn't exactly a social butterfly. So I didn't have many friends. Most of the friends I had now were introduced by my parents' friends, who I'm also in great terms with. Yes, an overachiever, is what most people describe me as. Also quite ultra-competitive. An ultra-competitive, very smart, overachiever... yes, that's what most of my friends remember me as, then and now.
Meph: What sort of things were you interested in as a kid?
E.D.Revolution: A lot of stuff... Actually, let's narrow it down to three things: knowledge, anime, and martial arts.
Knowledge: I used to think that "it's better to know more about everything." Now that I'm legal, I realize that knowledge isn't everything, but it helps. In fact, I thought that Jeopardy! was the epitome of knowledge. Knowing how many clues you can identify correctly within a 30 minute show.
Anime: yes, I was obssesed with it... when it was good.
And martial arts: I used to do tae kwon do, but I've taken an interest in other martial arts. Yeah, I would've been a black belt... I don't know why I'm not a black belt at all, even though my skills are there. Still, I practiced it as a kid and I still actively practice it.
Meph: So you could karate chop me in half... or do I have no idea what I'm talking about?
E.D.Revolution: I could. I could also kick your head off, which is what almost happened when I was sparring. I kid about kicking heads off. But I did KO one of my sparring partners when I kicked his head. Oh and here's another thing you need to do if you were to face a TKD practitioner: if you're a guy, wear a cup. I was sparring a black belt (I was about 6 levels behind, but my skill and size were a match). He was quite fast for me, so all I could do is defend. But when he tried to jump kick me in the head, I tried to counter by kicking his trunk. Somehow, I hit his nuts... Worse... he wasn't wearing a cup. He tried to do that a second time, but I KO'd him for good (for that match). I have never made a black belt cry. It was sad when he left the sparring session crying, actually.
Now, recall when I was kicking heads off... That was my friend. He tried to do a spinning hook kick to my head... Thrice. I was getting mad. So I pulled the same move on him... Instant KO. And it wasn't pretty. I felt sick after the match. So while I can kick heads off or chop people into three, I'd rather not. I'm a pacifist in real life. I'll do demonstrations, but I'll avoid fights, if possible.
Meph: There we go, readers! Don't mess with E.D., or you'll regret it.
Meph: What is your average day like?
E.D.Revolution: Hectic. I'd like to wake up at 10:00 AM, but that's not possible. Depending on the day, I have classes from 8:30AM until 7:40PM. And I have to drive to class. So I have to wake up at around 7:00AM and get ready for the day in about 40 minutes, because I have to take my sister to school as I drive to my school. I don't have a lunch break until 3:00PM. Then I have another round of classes from 4:00-7:40PM. I get tired that I just go home, have dinner, and then just do some HW (while going on AAO, ). But I shouldn't be complaining that much. I have two heavy days, one joke day (one lecture class) and the rest of my week is free.
Meph: That's actually not bad! What are you studying, then?
E.D.Revolution: Nursing. This is my first year; Nursing student.
Meph: What was it about nursing that appeals to you?
E.D.Revolution: The fact that all Filipinos are nurses (inside joke). Umm... I like the nursing field. My mom's a nurse. Taking care of people... Did you know that here in New Jersey, it's better to be a nurse than a general practitioner? Well, a physician, let's put it that way. Nurses have more contact and understand people's medical problems MUCH MUCH better than general physicians do, nowadays. And due to the medical insurance mess in the US, nurses make more money than a general doctor. Nurses are more directly responsible for the patient than doctors are.
And those are the basic reasons that I like the nursing field.
Meph: So it's the social aspect?
E.D.Revolution: Yes. But right now, I'm getting my basics done. Next year (2nd year) I get to do nursing clinicals and such.
Meph: Which is your favourite Ace Attorney game?
E.D.Revolution: I'd say T&T... for the usual-usual reasons. For me, though, it's 3-1, 3-4, and 3-5 that make this my favorite case. 3-1 and 3-4, well, why do you think I made "Mia Fey: Ace Spirit Attorney?" And 3-5 because it finally gave a true heartbreaking closure to the PW saga.
Meph: What other games do you really like?
E.D.Revolution: I'm more of a Nintendo purist, but I'll play SSFIV, the Soul series, Fable. Oh, and Fire Emblem, especially. I'll play fighting games, but I'll almost get slaughtered. I suck compared to... fans.
Meph: Do you ever listen to video game soundtracks?
E.D.Revolution: Yeah, I listen to video game soundtracks. I mostly have PW and SSFIV on my iPod. And Fire Emblem 6-7 there, too. Funny that you mention video game soundtracks. Somehow, I find them better than some modern music or J-Pop/Rock. (no offense to anyone who likes J-Pop/J-Rock).
Meph: Last question, now. Do you have any other interests?
E.D.Revolution: Ah yes. I should mention that I'm into cooking. As I'm one of the two people in my household that has a palate and can cook. I specialize in Asian cuisine (mainly, Filipino cuisine) because that's the kind of food we always eat at my house. Oh, and one thing:Get out of my kitchen when I'm cooking. I'm pretty much a Gordon Ramsay in the kitchen. Heh heh heh!
Meph: Before we conclude this interview, do you have any shout-outs to say to the community?
E.D.Revolution: I'd like to say thanks to everyone who has made me who I am in AAO. Thanks mainly to BBblader, Phantom, mAc Chaos, Tap, henke37, and to the community in general. It's been a pleasure to be on AAO! And thank you, Meph, for this interview. I enjoy this interview as much as you do.
Meph: Thanks for the great interview! Bye!
E.D.Revolution: Bye!