First, I was a member of NERO Seattle when this film was shot. While it took quite a while for me to actually see the finished product, I can only say this: I was deeply disappointed. Both in the scope of the film, and the ultimate, overall focus.
To me, they focused on the "worst" of us, on those who did not truly reflect the game, its players, or what is most important--there was too much focus on the negative.
The gentleman who are featured on the photo--in green lizard-like costumes--no longer even play. In fact, they stopped playing shortly after they wrapped up shooting, and it angers me that they tried to represent those two as the "norm" in terms of those who actually play the game.
I'm sorry that I participated. I'm sorry that I was excited when I heard about this project. But most of all, I'm sorry for all of the players and owners who were so grossly misrepresented.
To me, they focused on the "worst" of us, on those who did not truly reflect the game, its players, or what is most important--there was too much focus on the negative.
The gentleman who are featured on the photo--in green lizard-like costumes--no longer even play. In fact, they stopped playing shortly after they wrapped up shooting, and it angers me that they tried to represent those two as the "norm" in terms of those who actually play the game.
I'm sorry that I participated. I'm sorry that I was excited when I heard about this project. But most of all, I'm sorry for all of the players and owners who were so grossly misrepresented.