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Exophase: Reverted edits by Waka (Talk); changed back to last version by Terryn

2008-02-18T03:56:44Z

Reverted edits by Waka (Talk); changed back to last version by Terryn

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	From early on Exophase was interested in developing RPGs in MegaZeux, in particular with [[battle engine\|battle engines]] that attempted to approach the industry standard level in contemporary console games (as opposed to the more simplistic battles occasionally present in MZX games). He began work on a game titled "Era's Light" which was to be an epic length RPG. Like many projects of the time, the game was constantly revised and didn't get too far, and was finally abandoned years later.		From early on Exophase was interested in developing RPGs in MegaZeux, in particular with [[battle engine\|battle engines]] that attempted to approach the industry standard level in contemporary console games (as opposed to the more simplistic battles occasionally present in MZX games). He began work on a game titled "Era's Light" which was to be an epic length RPG. Like many projects of the time, the game was constantly revised and didn't get too far, and was finally abandoned years later.

	Exophase ~~had nothing~~ to do with New Revolution		==New Revolution==
			In 1997 Exophase started an MZXing group known as [[New Revolution]]. This group was something of a brute force attempt to out-perform the highly received group [[Autumn Dreams]]. It consisted of well over a dozen members at its peak, merging several previous groups (although after a dispute [[Luke Drelick]] pulled the previous Duky Inc. members from New Revolution). Although initially shying away from leadership, Exophase was eventually established as "president", with [[MenTaLguY]] as "vice-president", and the two spent much time discussing plans and rallying together the other members. New Revolution planned on releasing a demo/mini-game bundle in the vein of Autumn Dream's [[Xenogenesis]] titled "Shades of the Future." Although quite a bit was done, this release never saw the light of day. Exophase, discontented with the MegaZeux community (which was growing more and more chaotic at the time) quit New Revolution and left the MZX IRC community altogether, while still staying around on other smaller channels. In an attempt to salvage the group's image MenTaLguY released Gates: The Puzzles and Hunt the Wumpus 3D, New Revolution's only two releases. MenTaLguY himself quit shortly after, but in spite of this New Revolution somehow survived for more than a year (gaining members such as [[Stargazer]], author of [[Dylan's Gems]], and [[Casey McCann\|Starfire/Tabris/SyntaxGlitch]], author of [[Eggplant Adventure]]). New Revolution members would occasionally band together during MegaZeux *oZ competitions.

	==Competitions==		==Competitions==

Waka at 21:17, 17 February 2008

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	From early on Exophase was interested in developing RPGs in MegaZeux, in particular with [[battle engine\|battle engines]] that attempted to approach the industry standard level in contemporary console games (as opposed to the more simplistic battles occasionally present in MZX games). He began work on a game titled "Era's Light" which was to be an epic length RPG. Like many projects of the time, the game was constantly revised and didn't get too far, and was finally abandoned years later.		From early on Exophase was interested in developing RPGs in MegaZeux, in particular with [[battle engine\|battle engines]] that attempted to approach the industry standard level in contemporary console games (as opposed to the more simplistic battles occasionally present in MZX games). He began work on a game titled "Era's Light" which was to be an epic length RPG. Like many projects of the time, the game was constantly revised and didn't get too far, and was finally abandoned years later.

	"Exophase had nothing to do with New Revolution~~, much less did he start it. I know, I was there." -Waka~~		Exophase had nothing to do with New Revolution

	==Competitions==		==Competitions==

Waka: /* Early Community Involvement */

2008-02-17T10:15:42Z

Early Community Involvement

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	From early on Exophase was interested in developing RPGs in MegaZeux, in particular with [[battle engine\|battle engines]] that attempted to approach the industry standard level in contemporary console games (as opposed to the more simplistic battles occasionally present in MZX games). He began work on a game titled "Era's Light" which was to be an epic length RPG. Like many projects of the time, the game was constantly revised and didn't get too far, and was finally abandoned years later.		From early on Exophase was interested in developing RPGs in MegaZeux, in particular with [[battle engine\|battle engines]] that attempted to approach the industry standard level in contemporary console games (as opposed to the more simplistic battles occasionally present in MZX games). He began work on a game titled "Era's Light" which was to be an epic length RPG. Like many projects of the time, the game was constantly revised and didn't get too far, and was finally abandoned years later.

	Exophase had nothing to do with New Revolution, much less did he start it. I know, I was there. -Waka		"Exophase had nothing to do with New Revolution, much less did he start it. I know, I was there." -Waka

	==Competitions==		==Competitions==

Waka: /* Early Community Involvement */

2008-02-17T10:15:18Z

Early Community Involvement

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	From early on Exophase was interested in developing RPGs in MegaZeux, in particular with [[battle engine\|battle engines]] that attempted to approach the industry standard level in contemporary console games (as opposed to the more simplistic battles occasionally present in MZX games). He began work on a game titled "Era's Light" which was to be an epic length RPG. Like many projects of the time, the game was constantly revised and didn't get too far, and was finally abandoned years later.		From early on Exophase was interested in developing RPGs in MegaZeux, in particular with [[battle engine\|battle engines]] that attempted to approach the industry standard level in contemporary console games (as opposed to the more simplistic battles occasionally present in MZX games). He began work on a game titled "Era's Light" which was to be an epic length RPG. Like many projects of the time, the game was constantly revised and didn't get too far, and was finally abandoned years later.

	Exophase had nothing to do with New Revolution, much less did he start it. I know, I was there -Waka		Exophase had nothing to do with New Revolution, much less did he start it. I know, I was there. -Waka

	==Competitions==		==Competitions==

Waka: /* New Revolution */

2008-02-17T09:57:28Z

New Revolution

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	From early on Exophase was interested in developing RPGs in MegaZeux, in particular with [[battle engine\|battle engines]] that attempted to approach the industry standard level in contemporary console games (as opposed to the more simplistic battles occasionally present in MZX games). He began work on a game titled "Era's Light" which was to be an epic length RPG. Like many projects of the time, the game was constantly revised and didn't get too far, and was finally abandoned years later.		From early on Exophase was interested in developing RPGs in MegaZeux, in particular with [[battle engine\|battle engines]] that attempted to approach the industry standard level in contemporary console games (as opposed to the more simplistic battles occasionally present in MZX games). He began work on a game titled "Era's Light" which was to be an epic length RPG. Like many projects of the time, the game was constantly revised and didn't get too far, and was finally abandoned years later.

	~~==New Revolution==~~		Exophase had nothing to do with New Revolution, much less did he start it. I know, I was there -Waka
	~~In 1997~~ Exophase ~~started an MZXing group known as [[New Revolution]]. This group was something of a brute force attempt~~ to out-perform the highly received group [[Autumn Dreams]]. It consisted of well over a dozen members at its peak, merging several previous groups (although after a dispute [[Luke Drelick]] pulled the previous Duky Inc. members from New Revolution~~). Although initially shying away from leadership, Exophase was eventually established as "president", with [[MenTaLguY]] as "vice-president"~~, ~~and the two spent~~ much ~~time discussing plans and rallying together the other members. New Revolution planned on releasing a demo/mini-game bundle in the vein of Autumn Dream's [[Xenogenesis]] titled "Shades of the Future~~.~~" Although quite a bit was done~~, ~~this release never saw the light of day. Exophase, discontented with the MegaZeux community (which~~ was growing more and more chaotic at the time) quit New Revolution and left the MZX IRC community altogether, while still staying around on other smaller channels. In an attempt to salvage the group's image MenTaLguY released Gates: The Puzzles and Hunt the Wumpus 3D, New Revolution's only two releases. MenTaLguY himself quit shortly after, but in spite of this New Revolution somehow survived for more than a year (gaining members such as [[Stargazer]], author of [[Dylan's Gems]], and [[Casey McCann\|Starfire/Tabris/SyntaxGlitch]], author of [[Eggplant Adventure]]). New Revolution members would occasionally band together during MegaZeux *oZ competitions.

	==Competitions==		==Competitions==

Terryn: /* Competitions */

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Competitions

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	==Competitions==		==Competitions==
	As of this writing Exophase has participated in ten [[Day of Zeux]] competitions, always in teams of three, producing the following games:		As of this writing Exophase has participated in ten [[Day of Zeux]] competitions, always in teams (usually of three, but once in a team of four), producing the following games:

	*[[Dark Nova]]: with [[Wervyn]] and [[Guyver]], winter 1999, topic "COSTAN", sixth place		*[[Dark Nova]]: with [[Wervyn]] and [[Guyver]], winter 1999, topic "COSTAN", sixth place

Exophase: Won DoZ :>

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Won DoZ :>

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	*[[Memory Leak]]: with [[Elig]] and Quasar84, winter 2006, topic "Memory", third place		*[[Memory Leak]]: with [[Elig]] and Quasar84, winter 2006, topic "Memory", third place
	*[[Last Generation]]: with Tixus and Quasar84, summer 2007, topic "Genetics", second place		*[[Last Generation]]: with Tixus and Quasar84, summer 2007, topic "Genetics", second place
	*[[Ataraxia]]: with Lancer-X and Quasar84, winter 2007, topic "Tranquility", place ~~currently undecided~~		*[[Ataraxia]]: with Lancer-X and Quasar84, winter 2007, topic "Tranquility", first place

	Exophase has also hosted two DoZs, during summer 2002 and summer 2003, with the topics "Disease"/"Solar Energy" and "Trust"/"The Internet" respectively. He also judged two DoZs and a Weekend of Zeux competition.		Exophase has also hosted two DoZs, during summer 2002 and summer 2003, with the topics "Disease"/"Solar Energy" and "Trust"/"The Internet" respectively. He also judged two DoZs and a Weekend of Zeux competition.

Wervyn: Touch ups

2008-01-17T22:20:55Z

Touch ups

Exophase at 22:06, 17 January 2008

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	*[[Ataraxia]]: with Lancer-X and Quasar84, winter 2007, topic "Tranquility", place currently undecided		*[[Ataraxia]]: with Lancer-X and Quasar84, winter 2007, topic "Tranquility", place currently undecided

	Exophase has also hosted two DoZ's, during summer 2002 and summer 2003, with the topics "Disease"/"Solar Energy" and "Trust"/"The Internet" respectively. He ~~hosted~~ for both of these competitions, and also for a Weekend of Zeux competition.		Exophase has also hosted two DoZ's, during summer 2002 and summer 2003, with the topics "Disease"/"Solar Energy" and "Trust"/"The Internet" respectively. He judged for both of these competitions, and also for a Weekend of Zeux competition.

	He attempted to complete an entry in ZzCrook's ill conceived Week of Zeux competition. The competition took place right after MZX 2.65 was released; Exophase was absolutely determined to finish it in time so it may be used. This resulted in a week of focused work before the WoZ even began. While juggling classes and two jobs Exophase tried to put forth a massive amount of work and carried a smug belief that he can make up for the lack of dedication of his teammates, resulting in him staying awake for nearly 40 hours straight near the end before completely breaking down and quitting.		He attempted to complete an entry in ZzCrook's ill conceived Week of Zeux competition. The competition took place right after MZX 2.65 was released; Exophase was absolutely determined to finish it in time so it may be used. This resulted in a week of focused work before the WoZ even began. While juggling classes and two jobs Exophase tried to put forth a massive amount of work and carried a smug belief that he can make up for the lack of dedication of his teammates, resulting in him staying awake for nearly 40 hours straight near the end before completely breaking down and quitting.

Exophase at 21:27, 17 January 2008

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	*[[Ataraxia]]: with Lancer-X and Quasar84, winter 2007, topic "Tranquility", place currently undecided		*[[Ataraxia]]: with Lancer-X and Quasar84, winter 2007, topic "Tranquility", place currently undecided

	Exophase has also hosted two DoZ's, during summer 2002 and summer 2003, with the topics "Disease"/"Solar Energy" and "Trust"/"The Internet" ~~specifically~~. He hosted for both of these competitions, and also for a Weekend of Zeux competition.		Exophase has also hosted two DoZ's, during summer 2002 and summer 2003, with the topics "Disease"/"Solar Energy" and "Trust"/"The Internet" respectively. He hosted for both of these competitions, and also for a Weekend of Zeux competition.

	He attempted to complete an entry in ZzCrook's ill conceived Week of Zeux competition. The competition took place right after MZX 2.65 was released; Exophase was absolutely determined to finish it in time so it may be used. This resulted in a week of focused work before the WoZ even began. While juggling classes and two jobs Exophase tried to put forth a massive amount of work and carried a smug belief that he can make up for the lack of dedication of his teammates, resulting in him staying awake for nearly 40 hours straight near the end before completely breaking down and quitting.		He attempted to complete an entry in ZzCrook's ill conceived Week of Zeux competition. The competition took place right after MZX 2.65 was released; Exophase was absolutely determined to finish it in time so it may be used. This resulted in a week of focused work before the WoZ even began. While juggling classes and two jobs Exophase tried to put forth a massive amount of work and carried a smug belief that he can make up for the lack of dedication of his teammates, resulting in him staying awake for nearly 40 hours straight near the end before completely breaking down and quitting.

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	Exophase is the programmer who was the head maintainer of [[MegaZeux]] from March 2002 until December 2006 (versions 2.62b to 2.81c). He has since stepped down from development, although still provides code here and there and is available for consultation. He was the major player in the porting/writing of MegaZeux for Windows and other modern ~~32bit~~ platforms, taking on the bulk of the translation of code and the vast, vast majority of the bugs that have appeared in MegaZeux code since then.		Exophase is the programmer who was the head maintainer of [[MegaZeux]] from March 2002 until December 2006 (versions 2.62b to 2.81c). He has since stepped down from development, although he still provides code here and there and is available for consultation. He was the major player in the porting/writing of MegaZeux for Windows and other modern 32-bit platforms, taking on the bulk of the translation of code and the vast, vast majority of the bugs that have appeared in MegaZeux code since then.

	==Early Community Involvement==		==Early Community Involvement==
	Exophase joined the MZX community in early 1996, at the age of 12. He started out on the AOL ZZT/MZX message boards, using his household's AOL login (dkutnick). He also made a few posts on the MZX mailing list, including a buggy battle engine; in response to being ignored he made an exasperated post which was actually also ignored. The mailing list spearheaded a move to IRC, where he would eventually find himself. Here he spent countless hours under the identity gaK, often into the middle of the night, mainly with a small group of west coast MZXers who were well known at the time.		Exophase joined the MZX community in early 1996, at the age of 12. He started out on the [[AOL]] [[ZZT]]/MZX message boards, using his household's AOL login (dkutnick). He also made a few posts on the MZX mailing list, including a buggy battle engine; in response to being ignored he made an exasperated post which was actually also ignored. The mailing list spearheaded a move to [[IRC]], where he would eventually find himself. Here he spent countless hours under the identity gaK, often into the middle of the night, mainly with a small group of west coast MZXers who were well known at the time.

	From early on Exophase was interested in developing RPGs in MegaZeux, in particular with battle engines that attempted to approach the industry standard level in contemporary console games (as opposed to the more simplistic battles occasionally present in MZX games). He began work on a game titled "Era's Light" which was to be an epic length RPG. Like many projects of the time, the game was constantly revised and didn't get too far, and was finally abandoned years later.		From early on Exophase was interested in developing RPGs in MegaZeux, in particular with [[battle engine\|battle engines]] that attempted to approach the industry standard level in contemporary console games (as opposed to the more simplistic battles occasionally present in MZX games). He began work on a game titled "Era's Light" which was to be an epic length RPG. Like many projects of the time, the game was constantly revised and didn't get too far, and was finally abandoned years later.

	==New Revolution==		==New Revolution==
	In 1997 Exophase started an MZXing group known as [[New Revolution]]. This group was something of a brute force attempt to out-perform the highly received group [[Autumn Dreams]]. It consisted of well over a dozen members at its peak, merging several previous groups (although after a dispute [[Luke Drelick]] pulled the previous Duky Inc. members from New Revolution). Although initially shying away from ~~much~~ leadership, Exophase was eventually established as "president", with MenTaLguY as "vice-president" - the two ~~would spend~~ much time discussing plans and rallying together the other members. New Revolution planned on releasing a demo/mini-game bundle in the vein of Autumn Dream's Xenogenesis titled "Shades of the Future." Although quite a bit was done this release never saw the light of day. Exophase, ~~feeling discontent~~ with the MegaZeux community (which was growing more and more chaotic at the time) ~~Exophase~~ quit New Revolution and left the MZX IRC community altogether, while still staying around on other smaller channels. In an attempt to salvage the group's image MenTaLguY released Gates: The Puzzles and Hunt the Wumpus 3D, New Revolution's only two releases. MenTaLguY himself quit shortly after, but in spite of this New Revolution somehow survived for more than a year (gaining members such as Stargazer, author of Dylan's Gems, and Starfire/Tabris/SyntaxGlitch, author of Eggplant Adventure). New Revolution members would occasionally band together during MegaZeux *oZ competitions.		In 1997 Exophase started an MZXing group known as [[New Revolution]]. This group was something of a brute force attempt to out-perform the highly received group [[Autumn Dreams]]. It consisted of well over a dozen members at its peak, merging several previous groups (although after a dispute [[Luke Drelick]] pulled the previous Duky Inc. members from New Revolution). Although initially shying away from leadership, Exophase was eventually established as "president", with [[MenTaLguY]] as "vice-president", and the two spent much time discussing plans and rallying together the other members. New Revolution planned on releasing a demo/mini-game bundle in the vein of Autumn Dream's [[Xenogenesis]] titled "Shades of the Future." Although quite a bit was done, this release never saw the light of day. Exophase, discontented with the MegaZeux community (which was growing more and more chaotic at the time) quit New Revolution and left the MZX IRC community altogether, while still staying around on other smaller channels. In an attempt to salvage the group's image MenTaLguY released Gates: The Puzzles and Hunt the Wumpus 3D, New Revolution's only two releases. MenTaLguY himself quit shortly after, but in spite of this New Revolution somehow survived for more than a year (gaining members such as [[Stargazer]], author of [[Dylan's Gems]], and [[Casey McCann\|Starfire/Tabris/SyntaxGlitch]], author of [[Eggplant Adventure]]). New Revolution members would occasionally band together during MegaZeux *oZ competitions.

	==Competitions==		==Competitions==
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	*[[Trinity]]: with [[Tixus]], Quasar84, and Esdemo1, winter 2002, topic "Equilibrium", third place		*[[Trinity]]: with [[Tixus]], Quasar84, and Esdemo1, winter 2002, topic "Equilibrium", third place
	*[[Distance]]: with Ghent and Quasar84, winter 2003, topic "Intelligence", sixth place		*[[Distance]]: with Ghent and Quasar84, winter 2003, topic "Intelligence", sixth place
	*[[Memory Leak]]: with Elig and Quasar84, winter 2006, topic "Memory", third place		*[[Memory Leak]]: with [[Elig]] and Quasar84, winter 2006, topic "Memory", third place
	*[[Last Generation]]: with Tixus and Quasar84, summer 2007, topic "Genetics", second place		*[[Last Generation]]: with Tixus and Quasar84, summer 2007, topic "Genetics", second place
	*[[Ataraxia]]: with Lancer-X and Quasar84, winter 2007, topic "Tranquility", place currently undecided		*[[Ataraxia]]: with Lancer-X and Quasar84, winter 2007, topic "Tranquility", place currently undecided

	Exophase has also hosted two ~~DoZ's~~, during summer 2002 and summer 2003, with the topics "Disease"/"Solar Energy" and "Trust"/"The Internet" respectively. He judged ~~for both of these competitions,~~ and ~~also for~~ a Weekend of Zeux competition.		Exophase has also hosted two DoZs, during summer 2002 and summer 2003, with the topics "Disease"/"Solar Energy" and "Trust"/"The Internet" respectively. He also judged two DoZs and a Weekend of Zeux competition.

	He attempted to complete an entry in ZzCrook's ill conceived Week of Zeux competition. The competition took place right after MZX 2.65 was released; Exophase was absolutely determined to finish it in time so it ~~may~~ be used. This resulted in a week of focused work before the WoZ even began. While juggling classes and two jobs Exophase ~~tried to put forth a massive amount of~~ work ~~and carried a smug belief~~ that he ~~can~~ make up for the lack of dedication of his teammates~~, resulting~~ in him staying awake for nearly 40 hours straight ~~near~~ the end before completely breaking down and quitting.		He attempted to complete an entry in [[ZzCrook\|ZzCrook's]] ill conceived Week of Zeux competition. The competition took place right after MZX 2.65 was released, and Exophase was absolutely determined to finish it in time so it could be used. This resulted in a week of focused work before the WoZ even began. While juggling classes and two jobs, Exophase was completely swamped with work, but smugly believed that he could still make up for the lack of dedication of his teammates. This resulted in him staying awake for nearly 40 hours straight towards the end of the competition, before completely breaking down and quitting.

	==Community relations==		==Community relations==
	Exophase has ~~typically~~ been in a position of leadership within the community and has always been a very polarizing figure. From early on he has rallied against IRC channel administration, gaining ~~a good deal of~~ support and opposition. As a channel operator and DigitalMZX administrator he has been ~~seen~~ as both ~~someone to look to for protection~~ and ~~someone to~~ fear ~~or resent~~. He has gotten in an uncountable number of fights on IRC and the forums thanks to his highly argumentative and occasionally hostile nature, driven by his pet peeves of large egos and people who talk about things they don't really know about. Some of his most heated fights have actually been with people who ~~have on the average been pretty good friends~~ with him, in particular [[ajs]], ~~a figure of~~ similar temperament ~~with whom he~~ has ~~had~~ IRC clashes of epic proportion.		Exophase has been in a position of leadership within the community for a long time now, and has always been a very polarizing figure. From early on he has rallied against injustices in IRC channel administration, gaining both support and opposition. As a channel operator and [[DigitalMZX]] administrator he has been perceived as both a role-model and protector, and as an object of fear and resentment. He has gotten into an uncountable number of fights on IRC and the forums thanks to his highly argumentative and occasionally hostile nature, driven by his pet peeves of large egos and people who talk about things they don't really know about. Some of his most heated fights have actually been with people who are otherwise friendly with him: in particular [[ajs]], whose similar temperament has led to IRC clashes of epic proportion.

	Exophase's rather absolute, hard line nature has ~~caused him to~~ both ~~make~~ long term enemies and close friends within the community, although the lines as probably blurred over the last few years as he's become more broken and complacent.		Exophase's rather absolute, hard line nature has made both long term enemies and close friends within the community, although the lines have probably blurred over the last few years as he's become more broken and complacent.

	Exophase has quite likely established more real life contacts with community members than anyone else in the community. He has spent time with [[Stephi]] and [[Apollyon]], Wervyn on two occasions, and has arranged multiple day get togethers with Tixus, Esdemo1, and Quasar84 on several occasions. He ended up at the same university as Esdemo1 for two years, where the two even took a class together (and, coincidentally ~~enough~~, were assigned to work on a project together). He was in a fairly serious romantic relationship with Tixus's cousin [[sirotrax]] (who was a minor member of the DigitalMZX forums, mainly lurking). This relationship ended very badly and ~~could be seen as~~ a major ~~contributor~~ in Exophase leaving the DMZX forums for several months, ~~stopping~~ his involvement in MZX, and abandoning MZX IRC channels almost entirely. He also spent time with Elig for a few weeks near the end of 2006, ~~instead becoming~~ friends with his wife. Elig's wife divorced him and was romantically involved with Exophase for a few weeks; although Elig and Exophase were still friends after this ended they have since had a major falling out.		Exophase has quite likely established more real life contacts with community members than anyone else in the community. He has spent time with [[Stephi]] and [[Apollyon]], Wervyn on two occasions, and has arranged multiple day get togethers with Tixus, [[Esdemo1]], and Quasar84 on several occasions. He ended up at the same university as Esdemo1 for two years, where the two even took a class together (and even more coincidentally, were assigned to work on a project together). He was in a fairly serious romantic relationship with Tixus's cousin [[sirotrax]] (who was a minor member of the DigitalMZX forums, mainly lurking). This relationship ended very badly and was a major contributing factor in Exophase leaving the DMZX forums for several months, ceasing his involvement with MZX development, and abandoning MZX IRC channels almost entirely. He also spent time with Elig for a few weeks near the end of 2006, and inadvertently became friends with his wife. Elig's wife divorced him shortly after and was romantically involved with Exophase for a few weeks; although Elig and Exophase were still friends after this ended they have since had a major falling out.

	==Outside work==		==Outside work==
	After temporarily leaving the MZX community during the summer of 2006 Exophase focused his effort on programming a Gameboy Advance emulator for Playstation Portable and later the GP2X platform. He continues to develop emulators for other platforms, as well as his GBA emulator. He's somewhat of a polarizing figure in the homebrew communities as well, although he tends to be much less directly present than he was in the MZX community.		After temporarily leaving the MZX community during the summer of 2006 Exophase focused his effort on programming a Gameboy Advance emulator for Playstation Portable and later the GP2X platform. He continues to develop emulators for other platforms, as well as his GBA emulator. He's somewhat of a polarizing figure in the homebrew communities as well, although he tends to be much less directly present than he was in the MZX community.

	In fall 2006, a website dedicated to console/handheld homebrew named exophase.com surfaced. The name was intentionally, although rather arbitrarily, named after Exophase, who had by this time made himself known in the PSP homebrew scene. When Exophase confronted the site administration for ripping off his name they offered to change it for him. He instead opted to have them put in a disclaimer that the site is named in his honor. This is a decision he has since regretted, since most people fail to notice the disclaimer and assume that it's his website.		In fall 2006, a website dedicated to console/handheld homebrew named exophase.com surfaced. The name was intentionally (although rather arbitrarily) named after Exophase, who had by this time made himself known in the PSP homebrew scene. When Exophase confronted the site administration for ripping off his name they offered to change it for him. He instead opted to have them put in a disclaimer that the site was named in his honor. This is a decision he has since regretted, since most people fail to notice the disclaimer and assume that it's his website.

	[[Category:MZXers]]		[[Category:MZXers]]