<body><div data-contents-type="text"><div class="fr-image" contenteditable="false" data-contents-json="{"src":"https://fizz-download.playnccdn.com/lg/file/BladeNSoul/download/19c00e1abd1-d4c21200-788e-4398-9719-4b83cc61adf2","width":null,"height":null}" data-contents-type="image"><div class="fe-image-inner"><img src="https://fizz-download.playnccdn.com/lg/file/BladeNSoul/download/19c00e1abd1-d4c21200-788e-4398-9719-4b83cc61adf2" alt="bns_10th_anniversary_player_spotlight_holol.png" class="fe-image"></div></div></div><div data-contents-type="text"><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></div><div data-contents-type="text" style="text-align: center;"><em><strong>In memory of Infu, a wonderful member of our community and a close friend to Holol.</strong></em></div><div data-contents-type="text" style="text-align: center;"><em><strong>Infu’s presence, kindness, and passion left a real mark on those who played alongside them.</strong></em></div><div data-contents-type="text" style="text-align: center;"><em><strong>This Player Spotlight is dedicated to their memory. May they always be a part of our realm.</strong></em></div><div data-contents-type="text"><strong></strong></div><h2 id="" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(112, 48, 160);"><strong>◆ Character Summary ◆</strong></span></h2><div data-contents-type="text" style="text-align: center;"><u><strong></strong></u></div><div data-contents-type="text" style="text-align: center;"><u><strong>Holol</strong></u></div><div data-contents-type="text" style="text-align: center;"><strong>Blade Dancer</strong></div><div data-contents-type="text" style="text-align: center;"><strong>EU, Jinsoyun Server</strong></div><div data-contents-type="text" style="text-align: center;"><strong>Blade & Soul LIVE</strong></div><div data-contents-type="text" style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></div><div data-contents-type="text"><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></div><h2 id="" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(112, 48, 160);"><strong>◆ The Road to Blade & Soul ◆</strong></span></h2><div data-contents-type="text" style="text-align: center;"><em>“It was just like mind-blowing for how great the combat felt even with 200ms, I knew this was gonna be my game.”</em></div><div data-contents-type="text"><strong></strong></div><div data-contents-type="text"><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></div><div data-contents-type="text"><em><strong>Give us a brief overview of what your gaming life was like before B&S. What games did you play?</strong></em></div><div data-contents-type="text">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.</div><div data-contents-type="text"><strong></strong></div><div data-contents-type="text"><em><strong>How long have you been playing Blade & Soul?</strong></em></div><div data-contents-type="text">Since the headstart on launch.</div><div data-contents-type="text"><strong></strong></div><div data-contents-type="text"><em><strong>How did you first discover Blade & Soul? What initially caught your interest?</strong></em></div><div data-contents-type="text">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.</div><div data-contents-type="text"></div><div data-contents-type="text"><em><strong>Are/were you in a clan? If so, which clan?</strong></em></div><div data-contents-type="text">There were many clans, mostly known for “PlaytoWin”. Currently in a clan called “Gaming”.</div><div data-contents-type="text"><strong></strong></div><div data-contents-type="text"><em><strong>Have you always been the same class? If not, why did you change?</strong></em></div><div data-contents-type="text">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.</div><div data-contents-type="text"><strong></strong></div><div data-contents-type="text"><em><strong>What do you like most about your current class?</strong></em></div><div data-contents-type="text">Spin to win baby!</div><div data-contents-type="text">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 <3</div><div data-contents-type="text"><strong></strong></div><div data-contents-type="text"><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></div><h2 id="" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(112, 48, 160);"><strong>◆ Blade & Soul Through The Years ◆</strong></span></h2><div data-contents-type="text" style="text-align: center;"><em>“And mostly because it’s just fast melee combat which I love the most… well cute ears and tail won me over too <3”</em></div><div data-contents-type="text"><strong></strong></div><div data-contents-type="text"><strong></strong></div><div data-contents-type="text"><em><strong>After getting familiar with the game, what kept you coming back?</strong></em></div><div data-contents-type="text">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.</div><div data-contents-type="text"><strong></strong></div><div data-contents-type="text"><em><strong>What makes Blade & Soul stand out compared to other games you’ve played?</strong></em></div><div data-contents-type="text">The combat, hands down… THE BEST THERE IS!</div><div data-contents-type="text"><strong></strong></div><div data-contents-type="text"><em><strong>Why do you like the game type you’re currently playing (LIVE or NEO)?</strong></em></div><div data-contents-type="text">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.</div><div data-contents-type="text"><strong></strong></div><div data-contents-type="text"><em><strong>Have you always played this version, or did you switch? Why?</strong></em></div><div data-contents-type="text">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.</div><div data-contents-type="text"><strong></strong></div><div data-contents-type="text"><strong><div class="fr-image" contenteditable="false" data-contents-json="{"src":"https://fizz-download.playnccdn.com/lg/file/bladensoul/download/19c00e8843f-7c8f6345-6879-4a13-be5f-402d5ff52a6f","width":null,"height":null}" data-contents-type="image"><div class="fe-image-inner"><img src="https://fizz-download.playnccdn.com/lg/file/bladensoul/download/19c00e8843f-7c8f6345-6879-4a13-be5f-402d5ff52a6f" alt="pose1.jpg" class="fe-image"></div></div><br></strong></div><div data-contents-type="text"><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></div><h2 id="" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(112, 48, 160);"><strong>♥︎ Favorite Memories & Stories ♥︎</strong></span></h2><div data-contents-type="text" style="text-align: center;"><em>“Just exploring a brand-new world with insane action combat, best memories of the game.”</em></div><div data-contents-type="text"><strong></strong></div><div data-contents-type="text"><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></div><div data-contents-type="text"><em><strong>Tell us some of your favorite memories from B&S.</strong></em></div><ul><li><div data-contents-type="text">Getting my first ever legendary weapon “Seraph’s Lynblade” on my BD.</div></li><li><div data-contents-type="text">First raid with the clan, the Black Tower. (Raven king wasn’t defeated till week 2 last day.)</div></li><li><div data-contents-type="text">Poharan on 45 patch.</div></li><li><div data-contents-type="text">Sparring with my friend on arena on all the classes, farming parties with good old friends on any dungeon really.</div></li></ul><div data-contents-type="text"><strong></strong></div><div data-contents-type="text"><em><strong>What is the most ridiculous or unexpected thing that ever happened to you in-game?</strong></em></div><div data-contents-type="text">It’s impossible to just pick one… I have seen and experienced things that most can only imagine… From countless ways to wipe simple mechanics, Good and Bad RNG, ways people have abused, cheated and cheesed in this game. No other has such a rich history like this for me and I’m not sure if I should laugh or cry about it now.</div><div data-contents-type="text"><strong></strong></div><div data-contents-type="text"><em><strong>Do you remember your first time launching B&S? What stands out?</strong></em></div><div data-contents-type="text">The launch hype, queue on login, everyone rushing to max and learning a new game together. Just exploring a brand-new world with insane action combat, best memories of the game.</div><div data-contents-type="text"><strong></strong></div><div data-contents-type="text"><em><strong>What was your biggest “I finally did it” moment?</strong></em></div><div data-contents-type="text">Clearing new raids for the first time was always a big moment for me and my raid members. Also, clearing Tower of Infinity floor 100 for the very first time was one of those moments for sure, those AI bots had some hands. And back in the day when legendary gear was just released, getting that Desolate Tomb Necklace was pretty big hype too.</div><div data-contents-type="text"><strong></strong></div><div data-contents-type="text"><em><strong>What’s the hardest you’ve laughed while playing?</strong></em></div><div data-contents-type="text">Doing challenge modes and raids with my friends and absolutely failing everything and creating memes for life.</div><div data-contents-type="text"><strong></strong></div><div data-contents-type="text"><em><strong>Have you ever stayed up way too late because of B&S?</strong></em></div><div data-contents-type="text">I used to play until 3 am, go to sleep and wake up at noon and just log straight back in, B&S used to literally be my life.</div><div data-contents-type="text"><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></div><div data-contents-type="text"><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></div><h2 id="" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(112, 48, 160);"><strong>◆World, Zones, & Content◆</strong></span></h2><div data-contents-type="text"><strong></strong></div><div data-contents-type="text"><em><strong>What is your favorite zone in the game and why?</strong></em></div><div data-contents-type="text">Silverfrost, the hub of all the dailies back in the day.</div><div data-contents-type="text"><strong></strong></div><div data-contents-type="text"><em><strong>Where do you have some of your best memories?</strong></em></div><div data-contents-type="text">Black Tower Raid, Desolate Tomb and Yeti.</div><div data-contents-type="text"><strong></strong></div><div data-contents-type="text"><em><strong>Was there a specific update, patch, or era that felt like the “golden age” for you?</strong></em></div><div data-contents-type="text">Level 50 Patch, Silverfrost update for sure.</div><div data-contents-type="text"><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></div><div data-contents-type="text"><div class="fr-image" contenteditable="false" data-contents-json="{"src":"https://fizz-download.playnccdn.com/lg/file/bladensoul/download/19c00e935e1-6ba9786a-9b20-441e-9cd0-12365e54856e","width":null,"height":null}" data-contents-type="image"><div class="fe-image-inner"><img src="https://fizz-download.playnccdn.com/lg/file/bladensoul/download/19c00e935e1-6ba9786a-9b20-441e-9cd0-12365e54856e" alt="bonus2.jpg" class="fe-image"></div></div></div><div data-contents-type="text"><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></div><div data-contents-type="text"><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></div><h2 id="" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(112, 48, 160);"><strong>◆ Clan and Community ◆</strong></span></h2><div data-contents-type="text" style="text-align: center;"><em>“I didn’t really strive for any rivals or enemies, just wanted to everyone’s friend…”</em></div><div data-contents-type="text"><strong></strong></div><div data-contents-type="text" style="text-align: center;"><em><strong>🎊 Events & Community moments🎊</strong></em></div><div data-contents-type="text"><strong></strong></div><div data-contents-type="text"><em><strong>What are some of your favorite past events?</strong></em></div><div data-contents-type="text">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.</div><div data-contents-type="text"><strong></strong></div><div data-contents-type="text"><em><strong>Do you have any unforgettable clan moments?</strong></em></div><div data-contents-type="text">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”.</div><div data-contents-type="text"><strong></strong></div><div data-contents-type="text"><em><strong>Do you have any funny stories involving rival clans or players?</strong></em></div><div data-contents-type="text">I didn’t really strive for any rivals or enemies, just wanted to everyone’s friend and still do, I dislike dramas.</div><div data-contents-type="text"><strong></strong></div><div data-contents-type="text"><em><strong>What’s your favorite B&S meme, joke, or community inside-joke?</strong></em></div><div data-contents-type="text">“UE4 when?”</div><div data-contents-type="text"><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></div><div data-contents-type="text" style="text-align: center;"><em><strong>🧑🤝🧑 Character, Role & Clan Identity🧑🤝🧑</strong></em></div><div data-contents-type="text"><strong></strong></div><div data-contents-type="text"><strong></strong></div><div data-contents-type="text"><em><strong>What makes your character special or unique?</strong></em></div><div data-contents-type="text">She is just the cutest little Blade Dancer that there is, always ready for trap adventures and helping others!</div><div data-contents-type="text"></div><div data-contents-type="text"><em><strong>What impact do you think your character has had on your server or community?</strong></em></div><div data-contents-type="text">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.</div><div data-contents-type="text"></div><div data-contents-type="text"><em><strong>Any favorite or legendary clan stories?</strong></em></div><div data-contents-type="text">Still the PVP event, controlling the swamp’s spiders for big loots and making other people salty for it xD</div><div data-contents-type="text"><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></div><div data-contents-type="text"><div class="fr-image" contenteditable="false" data-contents-json="{"src":"https://fizz-download.playnccdn.com/lg/file/BladeNSoul/download/19c00e9c940-0d5f327d-f571-48a3-a6b6-94bacba8da05","width":null,"height":null}" data-contents-type="image"><div class="fe-image-inner"><img src="https://fizz-download.playnccdn.com/lg/file/BladeNSoul/download/19c00e9c940-0d5f327d-f571-48a3-a6b6-94bacba8da05" alt="pose2.jpg" class="fe-image"></div></div></div><div data-contents-type="text"><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></div><div data-contents-type="text"><strong></strong></div><div data-contents-type="text" style="text-align: center;"><em><strong>🏆 Pride & Accomplishments🏆</strong></em></div><div data-contents-type="text"><strong></strong></div><div data-contents-type="text"></div><div data-contents-type="text"><em><strong>What achievement are you proudest of your time in B&S?</strong></em></div><div data-contents-type="text">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.</div><div data-contents-type="text"></div><div data-contents-type="text"><em><strong>Is there something in-game that feels like your “signature move”?</strong></em></div><div data-contents-type="text">“Trapping” aka finding the most ridiculous ways to wipe runs either by recruiting other traps or being one myself (usually it’s me).</div><div data-contents-type="text"><strong><br></strong></div><div data-contents-type="text" style="text-align: center;"><em><strong>💬 Opinions & Hot Takes💬</strong></em></div><div data-contents-type="text"><strong></strong></div><div data-contents-type="text"><em><strong>Do you have any hot takes that other players might disagree with?</strong></em></div><div data-contents-type="text">“Play what’s most fun for you and not just what’s meta and most DPS.”</div><div data-contents-type="text"><strong></strong></div><div data-contents-type="text"><em><strong>Have you ever quit and come back? What brought you back?</strong></em></div><div data-contents-type="text">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.</div><div data-contents-type="text"><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></div><div data-contents-type="text"><strong><div class="fr-image" contenteditable="false" data-contents-json="{"src":"https://fizz-download.playnccdn.com/lg/file/bladensoul/download/19c00eacc4c-af3d1daa-1c4d-4ee3-8c0f-45fc437637c5","width":null,"height":null}" data-contents-type="image"><div class="fe-image-inner"><img src="https://fizz-download.playnccdn.com/lg/file/bladensoul/download/19c00eacc4c-af3d1daa-1c4d-4ee3-8c0f-45fc437637c5" alt="side1.jpg" class="fe-image"></div></div></strong></div><div data-contents-type="text"><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></div><div data-contents-type="text"><strong></strong></div><h2 id="" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(112, 48, 160);"><strong>♥︎ Personal Connection ♥︎</strong></span></h2><div data-contents-type="text"><strong></strong></div><div data-contents-type="text"><em><strong>Has Blade & Soul ever helped you through a difficult time?</strong></em></div><div data-contents-type="text">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…</div><div data-contents-type="text"></div><div data-contents-type="text"><em><strong>Did B&S introduce you to friends or people who are still in your life today?</strong></em></div><div data-contents-type="text">Many! still actively chat with many of them in Discord and we remember the golden days of BNS.</div><div data-contents-type="text"></div><div data-contents-type="text"><em><strong>Was there ever a moment in-game that genuinely moved you emotionally?</strong></em></div><div data-contents-type="text">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.</div><div data-contents-type="text"><strong><br></strong></div><h2 id="" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(112, 48, 160);"><strong>◆ Looking Ahead ◆</strong></span></h2><div data-contents-type="text"><strong></strong></div><div data-contents-type="text"></div><div data-contents-type="text"><em><strong>If you still play B&S, what keeps you coming back?</strong></em></div><div data-contents-type="text">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.</div><div data-contents-type="text"></div><div data-contents-type="text"><em><strong>Is there anything you’d like to say to the Blade & Soul community?</strong></em></div><div data-contents-type="text">“Multi” means more than just one run, Thanks for watching and keep on trapping!</div><div data-contents-type="text"><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></div><div data-contents-type="text"><strong><div class="fr-image" contenteditable="false" data-contents-json="{"src":"https://fizz-download.playnccdn.com/lg/file/BladeNSoul/download/19c00ec092a-98827621-29c5-4cc4-9059-15d3a08a299c","width":null,"height":null}" data-contents-type="image"><div class="fe-image-inner"><img src="https://fizz-download.playnccdn.com/lg/file/BladeNSoul/download/19c00ec092a-98827621-29c5-4cc4-9059-15d3a08a299c" alt="action1.jpg" class="fe-image"></div></div></strong></div><div data-contents-type="text"><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></div></body>