David Guipre - Going good, whooping the competitors to our name.
Steve Ross - Indeed. The first round seemed a bit one sided judging by the final scores. If I'm not mistaken it would appear ZEON were the only clan across the divisions to break the triple century. Did you expect such a landslide victory?
David Guipre - I expected a win but that was shocking. Zeon really came together and fought well and smart. It's the quality were very proud of.
Steve Ross - I totally agree. It was a blazing performance and only serves to bolster the faith the fans have placed in ZEON with their betting results. Seems ZEON are still pulling high support re' punter's wagers. Are you having a flutter on the results yourself, and in your opinion do you predict any surprises in the leaderboards this CW?
David Guipre - Well, I'm confident in Zeons' standing. The rest I'll pat attention to when we make them retreat. It seems a far as betting on the results is concerned, well lets just say the lady in my life doesn't enjoy me risking money lol.
Steve Ross - lol I can attest to that sentiment my friend. Now, the last outing saw a few more specialist slots available. It seems to be a telling tale from the first round scores that fewer specialist positions can change the lay of the land quite significantly. How do you find the spec cat mechanic as far as the need for adjustment goes, and does it cause any poignant need for trial and test with regards to yourself and the ZEON family?
David Guipre - In Zeon we have been doubling down on the expectation of more specializations coming. We work alot together on the various classes that are known and have been talking about what could be around the corner. As it stands now I'm happy with it and hope it doesn't go too outside the box, but id it does we will be ready. We always prepare.
Steve Ross - Amen. I always say "If you can't think outside the box, just use a bigger box".
The specialists are really an extension of KotM parameters in reality but it's always fun to see what the enemy throws your way. On the subject of KotM's, how do you feel about the recent hike in the XP awards per div placing? It seems to be causing something of a mixed opinion among the regular tourney scrappers. Your views sir?
David Guipre - Its' murderous in my opinion, people will intentionally do even more avoiding of the top 10. At the same time it makes it harder to camp which in my opinion is a good thing. I just wish there was a happy medium. Which I thought we were closer too before the changes.
Steve Ross - A fair view of the circumstance Dave. Well said. Returning to the matter of the current clan war; Many of the die hard wreckage junkies will be somewhat deflated to see a void in div 4 that should perhaps house the old favorite rivals of either MMI or AFF. How is the feeling in the ZEON camp on this matter? A bit lack-luster in respect of heavy competition, or are you guys taking nothing for granted with the possible foes for the rounds?
David Guipre - Well to be honest, I think all of us want MMI or AFF , to be around they seemed to disappear. But we've to becareful not to judge others lightly or we will deserve to lose. I imagine we will see them before long, Then we can disappear them ourselves.
Steve Ross - lol Confident to a fault Dave, as always. Well, a final question before we wrap this chat up; The beer, song and celebration of round one's landslide is fading to the tune of mechanics working fervently in preparation for the second outing. Knowing the names in your own list, and having not clashed with some of them, do you have any enemy you would be keen to go against next and, I hesitate to ask, what do you foresee for the round two outcome? Confident and geared up?
David Guipre - I honestly view them as soon to be gears on the ground. And confidence is the only way to enjoy the plunder, anything else would be boring. Thank you for the time and questions and Good luck to the newer clans coming up.
Steve Ross - Wonderful. Thank you Dave, and I shall see you in the bays for tomorrow's launch. My thanks sir for your time. Good hunting brother.
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