Player Spotlight: Holol
[p]In memory of Infu, a wonderful member of our community and a close friend to Holol.[/p][p]Infu’s presence, kindness, and passion left a real mark on those who played alongside them.[/p][p]This Player Spotlight is dedicated to their memory. May they always be a part of our realm.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]◆ Character Summary ◆[/h2][p][/p][p]Holol[/p][p]Blade Dancer[/p][p]EU, Jinsoyun Server[/p][p]Blade & Soul LIVE[/p][p][/p][h2]◆ The Road to Blade & Soul ◆[/h2][p]“It was just like mind-blowing for how great the combat felt even with 200ms, I knew this was gonna be my game.”[/p][p][/p][p]Give us a brief overview of what your gaming life was like before B&S. What games did you play?[/p][p]It all started with RuneScape for about 13+ years. I still watch videos even though I don’t play it anymore. I also played a lot of FPS games, including Counter Strike, Call of Duty, and a little bit of Battlefield. Then, when that all started boring me, I started playing Guild Wars 2, which I fell in love with on the 2nd time trying it for real, still one of my go-to games when new expansions come out. I’ve also played FFXIV and all of its story up until Dawntrail patches, amazing game also.[/p][p][/p][p]How long have you been playing Blade & Soul?[/p][p]Since the headstart on launch.[/p][p][/p][p]How did you first discover Blade & Soul? What initially caught your interest?[/p][p]I was just looking for some MMO with good combat and gameplay and I stumbled upon on “PlayBNS” Russian private server and that got me hyped for the actual western release. It was just like mind-blowing for how great the combat felt even with 200ms, I knew this was gonna be my game.[/p][p][/p][p]Are/were you in a clan? If so, which clan?[/p][p]There were many clans, mostly known for “PlaytoWin”. Currently in a clan called “Gaming”.[/p][p][/p][p]Have you always been the same class? If not, why did you change?[/p][p]Originally, I was a Blade Master until level 50 patch, then I fell in love with my alt Blade Dancer and it quickly became my main character.[/p][p][/p][p]What do you like most about your current class?[/p][p]Spin to win baby![/p][p]It’s mostly because it can do pretty much anything, I can tank (almost always have in my parties), Do mechanics fast with spin speed and CC immunity, Grab for insane damage for the rest of the party. And mostly because it’s just fast melee combat which I love the most… well cute ears and tail won me over too [/p][h2]◆ Blade & Soul Through The Years ◆[/h2][p]“And mostly because it’s just fast melee combat which I love the most… well cute ears and tail won me over too [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]After getting familiar with the game, what kept you coming back?[/p][p]Mostly my stream, friends, clanmates, and I just love helping new players in need of a carry and teach them mechanics, if they are willing to learn.[/p][p][/p][p]What makes Blade & Soul stand out compared to other games you’ve played?[/p][p]The combat, hands down… THE BEST THERE IS![/p][p][/p][p]Why do you like the game type you’re currently playing (LIVE or NEO)?[/p][p]Live is really solid now days, new players can start soul boosting and do all the content if they are just patient and have a group to play with.[/p][p][/p][p]Have you always played this version, or did you switch? Why?[/p][p]Always played LIVE, I did try NEO for about 3 months from release… but I must say I really really REALLY Dislike the progression systems and balancing in NEO, so I stopped playing and continued Live.[/p][p][/p][p]![]()
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[/p][h2]♥︎ Favorite Memories & Stories ♥︎[/h2][p]“Just exploring a brand-new world with insane action combat, best memories of the game.”[/p][p][/p][p]Tell us some of your favorite memories from B&S.[/p]![]()
[/p][h2]◆ Clan and Community ◆[/h2][p]“I didn’t really strive for any rivals or enemies, just wanted to everyone’s friend…”[/p][p][/p][p]🎊 Events & Community moments🎊[/p][p][/p][p]What are some of your favorite past events?[/p][p]The Pet Pod Event in Bamboo Village was pretty good ^^ other than that… Tower of Memory for the couple first times was always nice, pretty much all the event dungeons if they weren’t re-used for 3+ times… then they become boring.[/p][p][/p][p]Do you have any unforgettable clan moments?[/p][p]When that one PVP zone event was running, our clan used to rule the spiders for loot, we even had a meme about it being “Our Swamp”.[/p][p][/p][p]Do you have any funny stories involving rival clans or players?[/p][p]I didn’t really strive for any rivals or enemies, just wanted to everyone’s friend and still do, I dislike dramas.[/p][p][/p][p]What’s your favorite B&S meme, joke, or community inside-joke?[/p][p]“UE4 when?”[/p][p][/p][p]🧑🤝🧑 Character, Role & Clan Identity🧑🤝🧑[/p][p][/p][p]What makes your character special or unique?[/p][p]She is just the cutest little Blade Dancer that there is, always ready for trap adventures and helping others![/p][p][/p][p]What impact do you think your character has had on your server or community?[/p][p]I think I’ve inspired hundreds, if not thousands of BD’s to learning their class and how to best play their chosen specs. Also, helped countless people on daily trains, no matter what gear they had, and if I knew I could solo carry it.[/p][p][/p][p]Any favorite or legendary clan stories?[/p][p]Still the PVP event, controlling the swamp’s spiders for big loots and making other people salty for it xD[/p][p]![]()
[/p][p][/p][p]🏆 Pride & Accomplishments🏆[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]What achievement are you proudest of your time in B&S?[/p][p]Being always one of the top BD in the rankings, keeping up as mostly F2P, and just by dedicating so much passion for the game.[/p][p][/p][p]Is there something in-game that feels like your “signature move”?[/p][p]“Trapping” aka finding the most ridiculous ways to wipe runs either by recruiting other traps or being one myself (usually it’s me).[/p][p]
[/p][p]💬 Opinions & Hot Takes💬[/p][p][/p][p]Do you have any hot takes that other players might disagree with?[/p][p]“Play what’s most fun for you and not just what’s meta and most DPS.”[/p][p][/p][p]Have you ever quit and come back? What brought you back?[/p][p]I have had few quit moments, came back cause I realized other games are the same stuff just with worse combat. And also, just cause I’ve put so many hours to this game it's hard to ever fully quit, it’s part of who I am.[/p][p][/p][p]![]()
[/p][p][/p][h2]♥︎ Personal Connection ♥︎[/h2][p][/p][p]Has Blade & Soul ever helped you through a difficult time?[/p][p]Yes it has, I was just living alone at my flat, trying to figure out life, and BNS let me have something fun to do, and I didn’t have to worry about real life’s worries and problems…[/p][p][/p][p]Did B&S introduce you to friends or people who are still in your life today?[/p][p]Many! still actively chat with many of them in Discord and we remember the golden days of BNS.[/p][p][/p][p]Was there ever a moment in-game that genuinely moved you emotionally?[/p][p]There has been many ups and downs that have moved me emotionally, be it the in-game story or other people’s situations they shared with me.[/p][p]
[/p][p][/p][h2]◆ Looking Ahead ◆[/h2][p][/p][p]If you still play B&S, what keeps you coming back?[/p][p]Honestly… I’ve mostly gotten a real life and my own family recently, so gaming all night is in the past, and Blade & Soul in its current state isn’t exactly the most exciting game progression and rewards-wise for me anymore. I still play at least weekly for small progress if RNG favors it, but all the re-re-re-released content just has been seen already for me.[/p][p][/p][p]Is there anything you’d like to say to the Blade & Soul community?[/p][p]“Multi” means more than just one run, Thanks for watching and keep on trapping![/p][p][/p][p]![]()
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- [p]Getting my first ever legendary weapon “Seraph’s Lynblade” on my BD.[/p]
- [p]First raid with the clan, the Black Tower. (Raven king wasn’t defeated till week 2 last day.)[/p]
- [p]Poharan on 45 patch.[/p]
- [p]Sparring with my friend on arena on all the classes, farming parties with good old friends on any dungeon really.[/p]