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Geek of the Week: 03/27/98

 
Gamasutra
March 27, 1998
Vol. 2: Issue 13

Computer Game Developers' Conference
Diana Gruber -- 03.27.98 Geek
 Diana Gruber
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Senior Programmer Ted Gruber Software, Inc. Las Vegas, NV USA

GamaGeek Summary:
Often one of the most outspoken critics of all things not pure geek and an old friend from way back, Diana finally makes the geeky plunge. She can often be found in Gamasutra threads, particularly in Artists vs. Programmers, and out there on the net wherever games and controversy collide.


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Current Project:
The Abyss: Incident at Europa. It's sort of an underwater outerspace 3D shooter thing.
Credits:
Developer and namesake, Diana Gruber's 3D Casino Las Vegas; Author, Action Arcade Adventure Set; and sometimes I help Ted with Fastgraph.
Why I Got Into the Industry:
I was pregnant and I needed a job where I didn't have to commute to work because driving in the car made me throw up.
Plans for CGDC 98:
I like to wear fancy clothes and go to parties.
Favorite Type of Game:
Arcade games, side scrollers
Favorite Current Game:
Full Tilt Pinball 2 by Maxis
Favorite Game of all Time:
Commander Keen by Id back when they were good.
Favorite Geek Food:
Caesar salad
Favorite Geek Beverage:
beer
Favorite Non-Geek Activity:
I like to go to the beach and find things in tide pools.
Pet Peeve:
People who don't clean up their code.
Why I Joined Gamasutra:
I thought you needed me.
Favorite GamaSection:
I think I like my home page best. [go look]
Favorite Geeky Dream:
I dreamed the mall was over-run with tiny, colorful dinosaurs.
Quote:
"Sometimes I think I could just give it all up and become a homeless person, but then I wouldn't get to wear my outfits." -- Ally McBeal