Interview [Issue 12] Semyon Kirov

[GoldRock 6,165]

Who did he used to be? :o

[jokjinari 160]

 

Those are a few that came off the top of my head. I'm sure if other people put thought into it there could be far more.

Yes, those would have been good questions, but I didn't think that SwagBoys' were too bad. You are good to just think of those off the top of your head. :)

[skitee 555]

Yes, those would have been good questions, but I didn't think that SwagBoys' were too bad. You are good to just think of those off the top of your head. :)

He should have planned his questions (Although he probably did anyway), and IMO that kind of question is far more interesting than just learning about Semyon's background etc. Only my opinion though. ;)

[RicoPalm 6]

I agree with skitee, the questions were not informing anything, I could of predicted most answer, do a follow-up with skitee's questions, but guys truthfully, that's why skitee was one of the best reporters.

[Lankbouv 6,347]

Dat was me ^

[semyonkirov 29,038]

What is it like to work with Bruce Lunga?

I love working with him. He's spent years taking care of the community alone. As we all understand thats one hell of a job. I think that now both of us are equally happy about working together.

 

What is the one character trait which you think defines you the most?

I'm a consistent person.

 

If there is one thing which the administration needs to improve, what should it be?

There is no such thing. We work hard to keep everything functioning proprerly. As the community grows, we need to get bigger. And better. That's the direction for improvement.

 

What is anything which you personally are planning for the community - are you planning to do anything yourself?

Right now it's Tanki Encyclopedia. We are already working on it. So quite soon there will be a place where you'll be able to find any information about Tanki Online. From the basic mechanics of the game to detailed guides and tutorials. Also I'm thinking of creating more video content for the english community.

 

You didn't play Tanki before joining the team - what is the one thing which has most impressed you by the game?

I actually played the game quite a lot before joining the Tanki team. And thought that a fresh start would be nice. And it's really funny when people PM you with questions like "How can you have this fancy avatar with such a low rank" :) As for the things that impressed me, well first of all it's the whole game as a package. It looks stunning. It's engaging. It's challenging and complex. And of course the fact that you can play it everywhere with even the most basic hardware.

 

What are the big personality differences between yourself and Bruce Lunga?

I think that I'm systematic and hard-working. Bruce is a visionary, a creative person. We complement each other perfectly.

 

How would you describe your style of helping people?

Community manager is not just a developer, he or she should be a real helper and really close to players. That's what I do. I try to be not just a guy from Tanki team but also a friend to every player.

 

You are still a low rank. What are you most looking forward to about reaching the higher ranks?

I actually have a high rank account. Personally the low rank games is a thing in its own. Different tempo, different tactics.

 

Have you made any friends in the game since joining? What attracted you to these people?

I'm happy to call the whole team of our helpers friends. They help a lot and contribute greatly to the community. Especially FBI and Barba, these two were the first who started to work with me closely and I really appreciate it.

 

Can you give us any information upon planned innovations to the community?

Tanki Newspaper will get quite a different format soon. I can't say what it will be but you will be surprized in a positive way!

 

What aspect of the community do you see as the most important - clans, contests, forum discussions, skype?

That's quite a strange question actually. Each aspect is important. Well of course most of discussions take place here in the forum, so it's an essential part.

 

How many hours a week do you work?

Let's say that I work a lot. Every day from morning to evening.

 

What else does your work involve except for answering questions on the forum?

Lots of things. Forum, facebook, twitter, events. Most of english texts that you saw for the last couple of months are written by me.

 

Why do you like Railgun-Hunter?

Hunter is a really versatile hull. And it's got the best look of all the hulls in my opinion. It's a bit more difficult to explain why I prefer railgun. It's a long-range gun, one of the best turrets for camping. And it's quite effective at short distances if you know how to use it and love to hide behind corners. Well and Railgun+Hunter tank just looks right. Nothing fancy.

[SilverCenturion 0]

See above for quote.

Well....nice to meet you Semyon Kirov! It's great to have you here! :D Edited June 1, 2013 by GoldRock

[SpreadLoveNotHate 374]

Don't quote large amounts of text.

Thanks for the answers Semyon. Interesting :) I'm here day to night too xD

[r_TRUNKS2853450 14]

Nice interview,you're a great guy semyon

[skitee 555]

Thanks a lot Semyon, much appreciated. :)

If there is one thing which the administration needs to improve, what should it be?

There is no such thing. We work hard to keep everything functioning proprerly. As the community grows, we need to get bigger. And better. That's the direction for improvement.

How would you go about "getting better"?

 

Have you made any friends in the game since joining? What attracted you to these people?

I'm happy to call the whole team of our helpers friends. They help a lot and contribute greatly to the community. Especially FBI and Barba, these two were the first who started to work with me closely and I really appreciate it.

What in particular about those two people has attracted you to them?

 

What aspect of the community do you see as the most important - clans, contests, forum discussions, skype?

That's quite a strange question actually. Each aspect is important. Well of course most of discussions take place here in the forum, so it's an essential part.

How then would you go about improving the forum?

[Lhamster 4,081]

Can you give us any information upon planned innovations to the community?

Tanki Newspaper will get quite a different format soon. I can't say what it will be but you will be surprized in a positive way!

:o I want to know more! Please please please can we have a blog? :D

[semyonkirov 29,038]

How would you go about "getting better"?

That's internal company information, sorry.

 

What in particular about those two people has attracted you to them?

They are really helpful. And crazy. In a good way of course!

 

How then would you go about improving the forum?

We've already started it. First of all, rules for off-topic section were introduced. And it had mostly positive reaction. Other then that it would be nice if other developers spent some time here communicating with the community. Many guys from our team know english quite well. And it would be nice for players to talk to programmers, game designers and so on.

 

[SAHUVICKY 36]

Thank you

Semyon Kirov skitee and SwagBoy11

[FederalBureauFBI 2,881]

And crazy. In a good way of course!

:D Thank you

[Meliora 1,652]

The new rules did not have a positive impact.

[ThisDictator 23]

Good article, especially with the extended bit from skitee. I think that the english forum has improved a lot and i'm very excited for micro-upgrades and friends system.

Good luck,

-Dictator

[Lhamster 4,081]

What in particular about those two people has attracted you to them?

And crazy. In a good way of course!

I can verify this. I'll let you into a secret, if you want to bribe FBI, use sandwiches, he can't resist. :lol:

How then would you go about improving the forum?

Other then that it would be nice if other developers spent some time here communicating with the community. Many guys from our team know english quite well. And it would be nice for players to talk to programmers, game designers and so on.

I feel that would get a great response from the players, we've always felt we have been neglected by the devs.

[Aero.v2.0 1,456]

(nod)
I would enjoy getting to play games with teh devs, meet them, talk to them, kinda get to know the people who you are working/playing for. If you did that, you would be one step ahead of popular games such as mincraft adn suhc ;)

 

[FederalBureauFBI 2,881]

I can verify this. I'll let you into a secret, if you want to bribe FBI, use sandwiches, he can't resist. :lol:

You can't bribe the FBI!

Well if the sandwich is really good...

[AngeIs.And.Demons 1,988]

Nice!

Edited June 4, 2013 by haider15905

[r_Damn_Slow0 12,476]

Apologies for necroposting.. Been so busy with my clan that I'm still on issue 12 when issue 13 is out.

 

Other then that it would be nice if other developers spent some time here communicating with the community. Many guys from our team know english quite well. And it would be nice for players to talk to programmers, game designers and so on.

The day this happens the english worldwide community will get the real boost it needs and starts flourishing.  Until then, 
 

What would it take for the devs who know english quite well to start interacting more with us?   And how far away are we from that happening ?
 

 

Optional Question:

So far why has this community been so neglected by the perm staff ?

 

 

   Clan Top Gun [TG]

Edited July 2, 2013 by r_Damn_Slow0

[r_yoshi10 124]

I reckon it was a great interview, good job. it really helped me to get to know Semyon. Excellent :)

[blasterbros 7]

Too short, questions are very boring and the answers are equally boring. Was really looking forward to reading this, have to say I'm very disappointed. Maybe you could do a follow-up interview, because this tells us absolutely nothing about Semyon except for standard this-and-that, very little of note. Very disappointed. Extremely poor article, one of the worst ever because of how good it could have been if done well. :(

EXAMPLE Of criticizing :D:):D.. Hahahah LOL.

[POWERFULLSOUL 78]

so he is a new admin

[vilmos98 200]

so he is a new admin

I wouldn't say he is an Admin. He is the Community Manager.