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Community Interview: Dennis Spielman

Webmaster of another great Sonic site, Shadow Of a Hedgehog, Neon Chaos is another big name in the Sonic Internet Community. SoaH has been known for its downloads and its large community. Check it out here.

TSS: Andrew here, and I’m with Neon Chaos (aka Dennis Spielman), another great person in the Sonic internet Community, thanks for joining me Neon.
DS: Moo.

TSS: Why are you popular in the Sonic Community?
DS: I’ve always believed that I was popular in the commuity because of my downloads. Everyone wants my downloads. I’ve also been around for a while, so I’ve gotten to know some people pretty good.

TSS: Downloads in your website, Shadow Of A Hedgehog. When did you first start this excellent Sonic site?
DS: SoaH has grown out from my pervious sites. My first major Sonic site was the Total Neon Network, which opened up on December 31, 1999 (new years eve). I’ve had some rough times, but I’m on a good foot now.

TSS: Your website sure has grown into a top Sonic site, what got you into the internet scene?
DS: Chickens… No, actually I went to this camp where I heard stuff about making web sites. I started out with a personal site that just had a bunch of stuff I liked on it.

TSS: Haven’t we all? How long have you loved Sonic The Hedgehog?
DS: Since Sonic 2 came out.

TSS: What got you into that blue blur?
DS: Speed, speed, and more speed! Yeah, the speed rules. I love fast games.

TSS: Do you love more of Sonic, like other universes? Perhaps SaTAM, or AoSTH, or Anime?
DS: Right now, I’m into SA verse because of it’s storyline and attitude.

TSS: Since this site also has Sonic Team info, what other Sonic Team games do you get into?
DS: Burning Rangers! I love that game! I so want to see a BR2 on the GameCube.

TSS: Didn’t you think BR got no respect since it came out around Saturn’s death?
DS: Yes, but like they say, the last game on a system is usually the best.

TSS: What do you think of Sonic switching to other game systems as Sega drops it’s game system making?
DS: Well, it’s either that or have him die. I’m for it.

TSS: That’s what I said. Wouldn’t you wan’t Sonic on the Gamecube? What about on every game system?
DS: The more the better. That way more people will be exposed to the coolness that is Sonic.

TSS: I’ve been thinking about it and was wondering what game type should Sonic be in next? What do you think?
DS: I think an RPG might be fun, but it wouldn’t have that “speed” that is Sonic.

TSS: What would you like to see in Sonic Adventure 3 if and when it comes out?
DS: 4-Player battle modes, lots of speed, Tails NOT in a machine, better voices, lots of hard stages, no hunting, and Robotnik playable again (still as a bad guy).

TSS: What about the storyline, I thought it wasn’t as good as SA, what you think?
DS: It had it’s ups and downs. The Sonic Team was trying something new and it didn’t go as smooth as it should. I did like the fact that Robotnik’s evil was more on the entire world. I’m glad that Shadow died cause it would’ve been really odd to have him in SA3. It also seemed like Robotnik was “nice” at the end. I hope he stays evil.

TSS: Don’t you think Shadow was too much like Sonic, he’s a hedgehog, looks alike, is fast, most likely the same if a hero?
DS: Pretty much, but he’s more deep than Sonic. We actually know about his past (in the game). Though I believe Shadow is slow without his shoes. I so want his shoes. :-)

TSS: I’d rather stick with my Scorchers. What do you think of the new 2D Sonic game coming out soon, Sonic Advance?
DS: I’m looking foward to it. I’m glad that it’s not just a cheap remake. I wish a GameCube version would be made.

TSS: Well wouldn’t that be like a SA3?
DS: Not really, but it still would be fun.

TSS: What classic Sonic game would you like to be remade though?
DS: Sonic 3 and Knuckles. That would be fun to play in 3D.

TSS: Didn’t you think Green Hill Zone in SA2 looked rushed?
DS: It was pretty good, but the camera should’ve been like normal and not trying to give it a 2D feel.

TSS: Have you been collecting any of the comics, perhaps Archie or Fleetway?
DS: I used to get the Archie comes, but money became an issue and just couldn’t get them any more.

TSS: What issue did you stop at and will you start collecting again?
DS: I think it was somewhere after the End Game series. Then I started to get them when they did the SA specials and then stopped. I may start getting them when I have the money.

TSS: What do you think of the comics and how can they improve if they need to from past issues?
DS: They’re doing pretty good, from what I know. I think they’re just sort of trying some new things out because they got low on ideas. It’s hard to keep ideas going for a series, and I know this personally with my stories (not releated to Sonic).

TSS: Thanks Neon Chaos for the excellent interview,keep up the good work on Shadow Of A Hedgehog.
DS: Thank you for having me.

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