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First off, when and what got you into Tomb Raider?
1997 - I was 9 at the time. We went to PC World to buy our first computer. Like a normal child in a computer store I went off to play some of the demos on the PCs and one of them was Tomb Raider 2. I still remember exactly where I was in the game; someone had been playing it before me and hadn't got too far. Lara was in the very first level, The Great Wall. She had just paddled through the small pool of water and triggered the first tiger to appear. Unfortunately I didn't get much further as I had no idea how to control it.
Which storyline is your favourite?
The Dagger of Xian has to be the best game. After buying it I would watch my dad play it for hours. Looking back now he wasn't very good at it, but at the time it was amazing. I guess that game just has a special feel to it for me.
Who do you prefer: Core Design, or Crystal Dynamics? Why?
I don't think i even have to answer... It has to be Core. First of all they made the games what they were. They made Tomb Raider an action adventure puzzle game that was extremely fun and challenging to play.
Crystal, although being miles better on the graphics don't have a whole lot else going for them. Legend was a huge disappointment to me. The short, linear levels lacked atmosphere and proved boring and tiresome. My Idea of a Tomb Raider game is one that will take me weeks to complete, complex puzzles and a great deal of the fear factor. Crystal just don’t cut it.
What is your favourite level? Which level is the most creatively done?
As loyal as I am to Tomb Raider 2, one of my most famous levels is from its predecessor, tomb raider 3.
The City is my favourite level from Tomb Raider. I have always been quite fond of the city levels, I don't like to spend all the time in a jungle and it was nice to see bits of London on screen. Not to mention the fight with Sophia Leigh - easily my most favourite villain.
What character model of Lara looked best? (ranging from TR1-7)
Because of the memories I'm going to have to say TR2. Just looking at that model brings back great memories for me. However if we are using the word 'best' for graphics then quite obviously it is the Legend Lara.
Which gun was your favourite? Which was the most useful to you?
It varied from game to game, but I never went anywhere without a pair of fully loaded Uzis in my holsters.
Who was the greatest Tomb Raider Villain? Why?
Miss Sophia Leigh. More often than not you'll find that people prefer Jacqueline Natla. I've never quite understood that. Sophia Leigh is by far my favourite villain. Sinister, sarcastic and evil. What else do you really need in a villain?
If you could continue the Angel of Darkness story, would you?
I'm not so worried about continuing that story. If I had to it would just be a couple of cut scenes clarifying that Kurtis is actually dead.
What do you want to see in Tomb Raider 8? What in Anniversary Edition?
For me, it’s more a case of what I do not want to see. Bin the headset for one. We do not need to be spoon-fed. Not if Legend is anything to go by anyway.
The music has to be more atmospheric. I quite hated the music they had in Legend. Had no real Tomb Raider feel to it. I'd rather have the ambient noises and music for significant parts in the game.
My main suggestion would be to make the game as long as possible, add some fear factor into it and above all make the puzzles and traps as tricky, menacing and difficult as possible.
How would explain who Lara Croft is to somebody who does not know the character?
I'd tell them to Google it lol. What more can you say?
Aneta Ransdorfová (Arakanga)
First off, when and what got you into Tomb Raider?
In 1999, my friend played TR1 and I saw it, asked what it is. I liked the idea - an independant woman, alone in tombs...so I bought TR5 and TR2 and tried it. But what really made me a TR maniac was TR:Angel of Darkness - I fell in love in with it´s dark atmosphere. Since then I´m dedicated fan of classics + AoD.
Which storyline is your favorite?
Angel of Darkness, without hesistation.
Who do you prefer: Core Design, or Crystal Dynamics? Why?
Well, I can´t answer this one...when it comes to making TR, the answer is easy - Core. But I like Legacy of Kain series by Crystal Dynamics...so I just don´t know.
What is your favorite level? Which level is the most creatively done?
My fav level is probably Tomb of Ancients and the most creatively done is probably Floating islands from Tomb Raider 2 - completely unrealistic, but beautiful and magical in some ways.
What character model of Lara looked best? (ranging from TR1-7)
Well, I preferred AoD (lol, what else), but I liked TR2 model as well.
Which gun was your favorite? Which was the most useful to you?
My favorite was Desert Eagle from TR3 and the most useful was K2 impactor from AoD.
Who was the greatest Tomb Raider Villain? Why?
Umm...that´s not easy to say, every villain had something interesting about him/her. But probably Von Croy (in TR4), if I can call him that. I liked the fact that he used to be Lara´s friend. It added more depth to the story.
If you could continue the Angel of Darkness story, would you?
Definitely!
What do you want to see in Tomb Raider 8? What in Anniversary Edition?
I would like to see more levels, less Zip and Alister conversations, more mysterious story,...there´s a lot of it. But more difficult and longer levels, that´s for sure.
For Anniversary Edition, I would like to hear Lara´s old voice, to have the old save system and medipacks. More classic-like TR.
How would explain who Lara Croft is to somebody who does not know the character?
An unique woman - strong, sarcastic, independant, adventurous, beautiful and DANGEROUS.
Matt Metropolus (dark_raider)
First off, when and what got you into Tomb Raider?
Tomb Raider IV was the second or third PS game I ever played, and it just
amazed me! If it had been any other game I'm sure I'd be hooked on that
instead of Tomb Raider. My mom had brought it home from my sister and I back
in the mid 90s.
Which storyline is your favorite?
Tomb Raider II, no thinking required =D
Who do you prefer: Core Design, or Crystal Dynamics? Why?
I really like them both. I've got to say Core I like more because its always
been TR's behind the scenes. But some things of Cores I've come to dislike
after seeing Legend. But they still seem both perfectly fine of making the
games.
What is your favorite level? Which level is the most creatively done?
The first Tibet Tomb Raider II level. I hated water by that time and snow
seemed very welcoming! The most creativly done level....can't choose, they
are all to great.
What character model of Lara looked best? (ranging from TR1-7)
The early Legend model, before we saw her pony or darker hair.
Which gun was your favorite? Which was the most useful to you?
Automatic Pistols were my favorite! I really liked their look, plus they
were hand when you needed something quick but simple to use. Most useful I'd
say was the shotgun. It took care of your problems in a good two shots.
Who was the greatest Tomb Raider Villain? Why?
Very typical, but Jacquline Natla. There are so many resons, but I'd say
mostly because of her sarcastic personality.
If you could continue the Angel of Darkness story, would you?
Most definatly! I very much liked AOD, and countinuing the story could give
Core Design a second change to make up for the unfinshed AOD.
What do you want to see in Tomb Raider 8? What in Anniversary Edition?
I would like to see pretty much everything from Legend in Legend-2. The TR
series has been thrown around, and I wish it would have the same
features/gameplay as Legend-2 before Crystal gets rid of Zip/Alistair, and
the time trials, and rewards and blah blah blah. And in Anniversary, I'd
like to see as much from TR1 in it as it can.
How would explain who Lara Croft is to somebody who does not know the
character?
I have no idea. I'd probably tell them shes a well trained gymnast and
archaeologist who finds tombs and gets whatever artifact is inside before it
falls into the wrong hands...
Isabelle Laurin
First off, when and what got you into Tomb Raider?
Um, I got my first TR
about 5 years ago, when one of my friends talked to me about it, and said it was real cool. She turned out to be right lol!
Which storyline is your favorite?
I'd have to say the 3rd game had the
coolest story.
Who do you prefer: Core Design, or Crystal Dynamics? Why?
It's hard to choose. Crystal Dynamics gave us a very beautiful and detailed Lara, but
when Core Design did the games, Lara was really Lara. Now she's a little...too emotional and things. I think. lol
What is your favorite level?
Which level is the most creatively done? Hard
to say... Many of the Last Revelation levels were very hard, with puzzles and everything, and they had a real TR feel. I can't find a specific one
though.
What character model of Lara looked best (ranging from TR1-7)?
I'd say... the one in TRC. And then Legend very close behind.
Which gun was your favorite? Which was the most useful to you?
I loved the Desert Eagle! The sound, the size, the effectiveness... Hehe, I sound like a psycho! But when I wanted a challenge, I used the good ol' pistols.
Who was the greatest Tomb Raider Villain? Why?
Sophia Leigh. Well, her story's quite interesting, when you think about it... She works with cosmetics, and she's just this very stubborn and ruthless businesswoman. I
think her against Lara was quite interesting.
If you could continue the Angel of Darkness story, would you?
Not really. It wasn't the best TR, and I wouldn't stand it when the fans of Kurtis begin sending their hate mail cause I decided that he's dead. LOL!
What do you want to see in Tomb Raider 8? What in Anniversary Edition?
I just want our Lara back. The real ass-kicking Lara, with animals as enemies, maybe more equipment, and definitely more puzzles!
How would you explain who Lara Croft is to somebody who does not know the
character?
She's a super cool woman who is very intelligent, beautiful and fit and travels the world to raid tombs!
Luke Hilton (laras_true_man)
First off, when and what got you into Tomb Raider?
It was way back in '96 the first year lara was released upon the world,
i was only five and had only just gotten my first ps1 which had been
put away for christmas, and while watching tv i saw an advert,
an advert for tr1, i thought to myself that i must have that game
and as they say the rest is history ^_^
Which storyline is your favorite?
Hmmmm, probably Angel Of Darkness, it put Lara in a real life situation
we weren't sure of what would happen to lara, weather she would be arrested or
clear her name, Lara was in trouble, but not fearing her life but her freedom.
Who do you prefer: Core Design, or Crystal Dynamics? Why?
Core Design hands down, they are the creators of Lara they moulded her into what
she is and what she is about,
What is your favorite level? Which level is the most creatively done?
Favourite level is Lost Valley from tr1, its full of fond memories, its also
quite scary, knowing that the t-rex is going to attack Lara, but i still have
to face it
The level which is most creatively done is probably the VCI level set in Tr5
i see this from a Level Editors point of view, some of the things which are included
are really cleverly done, like the lift shaft and the whole place setting on fire
also the place where lara has to leave her guns and go through the metal detector.
What character model of Lara looked best? (ranging from TR1-7)
AOD! she is the best, she looks human and her outfit,hair everything
is perfect!
Which gun was your favorite? Which was the most useful to you?
Desert Eagle, Tr3, it helped me so much during the Nevada series
shooting those ruddy eagles felt so great with it
Who was the greatest Tomb Raider Villain? Why?
Sophia Lee, she wasn't my actual favourite but the way she needed
to be killed was great! you had to use your brains in order to kill her
and not just fill her full of lead (which is also fun)
If you could continue the Angel of Darkness story, would you?
God yeah!, ive wanted to do so using the level editor but i would have to include
a lot of cutscenes and such and im pretty rubbish with animations, i also
wouldn't want to ruin the AOD storyline and upset fans, so i havent continued it...
.......yet and plus it would be a huge project and would need multiple builders
with 100% dedication.
What do you want to see in Tomb Raider 8? What in Anniversary Edition?
In Tr8, i want Lara to find her mother and then continue with doing some real raiding
and also to get rid of that horrendous auto-grab and change Laras model see she looks
more realistic and actually has a waist!
In AE i wish to see everything from the orginal in there down to the last little tiny bat
i also wish to see some new features , which look as though they are taking place
How would you explain who Lara Croft is to somebody who does not know the character?
Gutsy, Level-Headed, Strong Willed, Awesome, Beautiful Women ^_^
