I got to Speak to Frank Brooks at the NOVA Open

[KrisSherriff 812]

I didn't really do a grilled interview but we did sit down for 30 minute and have a nice chat.

Hope you enjoy it:
Link

 

Kris

[churchwarden 300]

Like the zelda shirt... Nice!

[buddyfett 190]

Whenever you post something I hope for improvement. But it never happens, the audio is still bad and the content is still mediocre.

[Knucklesamwich 798]

Whenever you post something I hope for improvement. But it never happens, the audio is still bad and the content is still mediocre.

This really added to the conversation.

[ViscerothSWG 3,940]

24:30 good question!

[poke450 162]

I enjoyed the talk!

[buddyfett 190]

Whenever you post something I hope for improvement. But it never happens, the audio is still bad and the content is still mediocre.

This really added to the conversation.

Thanks. I hope he listens.

[Hos 173]

That was an enjoyable chat, thanks for uploading!

[Reiver 2,238]

 

 

Whenever you post something I hope for improvement. But it never happens, the audio is still bad and the content is still mediocre.

This really added to the conversation.

Thanks. I hope he listens.

 

That was sarcasm, as the initial comment was neither constructive nor polite.

 

In the name of constructive criticism, then:

1) Pre-check your audio. For whatever reason, your interviewee comes across clear as a bell, while you yourself are somewhat muffled. While in this case that's somewhat preferable (after all, you're around to confirm what was said later, while the other guy wouldn't be), it's an odd oversight given it's your own kit.

2) While the interview is appreciated, remember this is an interview, and one with a relatively elusive figure that has a lot of background information to be able to share if he gets the chance, and that we're still nowhere near reaching saturation point on. Thus, I would highly encourage a little tighter discipline in discussion - more questions, less reminiscing. "Hanging out with Frank Brooks for half an hour" is no doubt an awesome opportunity, and on any other video you may of course feel free to expound upon your own experiences and opinions (This is, after all, 90% of the average podcasts content!), but when interviewing it's worthwhile to avoid going on lengthly tangents unless they're trying to reach a very specific point. Another way to think of it - your goal is to guide their exposition in as personable manner as possible, not be be the exposition yourself.

Edited September 8, 2016 by Reiver

[Punning Pundit 4,742]

Whenever you post something I hope for improvement. But it never happens, the audio is still bad and the content is still mediocre.

Thanks for letting me exercise my "report" button!

[xanderf 6,483]

Did he say anything about gunboats?

 

Not listening unless he said something about gunboats...

 

[incinerator950 387]

Whenever you post something I hope for improvement. But it never happens, the audio is still bad and the content is still mediocre.

This really added to the conversation.

It did, I know not to waste my time with it now, like most reviews and interviews.

[Chief Hugh 372]

Did he say anything about gunboats?

 

Not listening unless he said something about gunboats...

 

Agreed. I just dislike how many lists that they push out of the meta.

[TheMinions 32]

Did he say anything about gunboats?

 

Not listening unless he said something about gunboats...

 

Agreed. I just dislike how many lists that they push out of the meta.

The first commentor was talking about the Assualt Gunboat aka the Star Wing. A missle carrier for Imperials mostly that looks similar to a scaled down lands shuttle with a lot of missiles attached to it, as opposed to the jumpmaster.

[maxam 815]

Thank you for this - really appreciated!

[Kdubb 6,642]

Is it just me or does Frank seem really disinterested in X-wing talk? Maybe it was a good thing Kris didn't really make this an "interview" per se, because I'm not sure Frank really cares about the game much anymore and is happy for time away from it.

[Joe Boss Red Seven 11,291]

Whenever you post something I hope for improvement. But it never happens, the audio is still bad and the content is still mediocre.

 

Why not post one of your masterpieces of film then Mr.Perfect!

[Joe Boss Red Seven 11,291]

I didn't really do a grilled interview but we did sit down for 30 minute and have a nice chat.

Hope you enjoy it:

Link

 

Kris

 

I had the same big kid grim on by the end of this as you had during the whole interview. Kinda fun and cool Brah!

[Joe Boss Red Seven 11,291]

Is it just me or does Frank seem really disinterested in X-wing talk? Maybe it was a good thing Kris didn't really make this an "interview" per se, because I'm not sure Frank really cares about the game much anymore and is happy for time away from it.

 

Yeah I got that too... very clearly. he needs to go do something else.

[BCooper85 230]

Thanks for taking the time Kris, always good to hear from the FFG guys 

 

On a slightly different note, whilst I watch all your X-Wing preview videos I would definitely like to hear more from you about build ideas and what works with what. I'm not the greatest at working lists out myself so to hear your thoughts would be very useful, if that delayed the video then so be it.

[Viktus106 1,045]

Maybe Frank isn't interested any more because in order to add Rogue One stuff to the game as well as Ep 8, they have been given spoilers and he doesn't like what he has been told.

[ObiWonka 7,038]

 

Is it just me or does Frank seem really disinterested in X-wing talk? Maybe it was a good thing Kris didn't really make this an "interview" per se, because I'm not sure Frank really cares about the game much anymore and is happy for time away from it.

 

Yeah I got that too... very clearly. he needs to go do something else.

 

DIBS ON HIS JOB!

[Hawkstrike 5,315]

I got the sense that he was talking about work he did a year ago on X-wing, and since he's on RuneWars now, that's what he's more excited about.

 

It got me to watch Kris' RuneWars video, though, and check it out on FFG's site, so there's that. Not interested enough to pick it up though ... repackage it in a Star Wars theme with AT-ATs and Snowspeeders for a Ground Assault game and they'll have my attention.

 

Constructive criticism: Kris, man, get some rest before doing your videos.  You look and sound so tired in a lot of them I have difficulty staying interested. You're like one yawn away from falling asleep on camera.

[buddyfett 190]

Is it just me or does Frank seem really disinterested in X-wing talk? Maybe it was a good thing Kris didn't really make this an "interview" per se, because I'm not sure Frank really cares about the game much anymore and is happy for time away from it.

Based on his constantly reversed email decisions and the ships packs he designed, so am I.

[Arschbombe 992]

In the name of constructive criticism, then:

1) Pre-check your audio. For whatever reason, your interviewee comes across clear as a bell, while you yourself are somewhat muffled. While in this case that's somewhat preferable (after all, you're around to confirm what was said later, while the other guy wouldn't be), it's an odd oversight given it's your own kit.

 

I think that has to do with his accent and not the equipment.   I find him harder to understand on his other videos too.

 

 

 

2) While the interview is appreciated, remember this is an interview, and one with a relatively elusive figure that has a lot of background information to be able to share if he gets the chance, and that we're still nowhere near reaching saturation point on. Thus, I would highly encourage a little tighter discipline in discussion - more questions, less reminiscing. "Hanging out with Frank Brooks for half an hour" is no doubt an awesome opportunity, and on any other video you may of course feel free to expound upon your own experiences and opinions (This is, after all, 90% of the average podcasts content!), but when interviewing it's worthwhile to avoid going on lengthly tangents unless they're trying to reach a very specific point. Another way to think of it - your goal is to guide their exposition in as personable manner as possible, not be be the exposition yourself.

 

The impression I have of this conversation was that it was a target of opportunity that Kris stumbled upon.  Note that he titled the thread "I got to talk to Frank Brooks at the NOVA Open" not "I interviewed Frank Brooks."   He's a fanboy and he just geeked out with an FFG guy for a half hour.  It's unfortunate that he didn't meet your expectations of a professionally produced BBC documentary.