1. Obviously this is an opinion piece. Feel free to disagree. I'd love to see your lists.
2. Defining "Player". For the purposes of this list, players will not include developers who have obviously played the game, or large YouTubers who never really got into it.
3. Defining "Influential". Again, for the purposes of this list, Influential only pertains to the Hawken community. If Obama played Hawken he wouldn't count. Additionally, influence can be negative or positive.
4. I will/would not include myself in this list even if I think/thought that I should be on it.
5. This list is in no particular order. Though some on this list arguably had much more influence than others, I don't care to make that argument for each and every one as they pertain to the rest.
6. While there will be some EU players represented on this list, I recognize that I have a bias toward NA.
The list:
Nept:
is the head of TPG and leader of the most successful Hawken team of all time. The platform provided by TPG has allowed many great Hawken Players to shine and experience the true depth of what the game provides. In game he is most known for his devastatingly accurate SharpShooter.
Amidatelion:
is the Swiss army knife of Hawken. He has been involved in virtually every aspect of the community. The most notable of his accomplishments being founding the "B" team and serving as a head admin on the Community TeamSpeak. Additionally, he maintains a YouTube channel (though somewhat irregularly) and a strong presence on the forums. In the past he has also served as a host for the weekly "War Wednesday" event. In game he is recognized by his high caliber Infiltrator and Vanguard play.
DrFreeze:
Champion of EU Hawken, Freeze has consistently contributed to the community in many ways. From founding KDR to running Ultra Violent Wednesday and so much more. His fierce loyalty to the technician neatly sums up his playing career.
Xacius:
has been consistently recognized throughout his Hawken career as one of the best (if not the best) players. An avid streamer and admin in TPG, Xacius has been a cornerstone of the competitive community since its inception. Finally, his forum presence has been consistent throughout the last few years and his insight has guided many a pilot (myself included) to bettering themselves. His most known mechs are Assault, Scout, and Incinerator.
SoldierHobbes:
If Amid is the Swiss army knife of Hawken, Hobbes is the AK-47. He is known for making the most accessable and popular mech guides in the game's history, with many of his videos surpassing 10K views. Personally I cannot speak to any other aspect of his Hawken career, but his videos alone are enough to earn him a spot here.
Armored Known:
is the most infamous troll in all of Hawken. His consistent toxicity has no doubt incensed many Pilots. For those that knew him for what he was, he provided wonderful entertainment. His behavior earned permanent bans from the forums and the game, but not from our hearts.
Hyginos:
is one of the most respected players in the Hawken community. His simple tip and showcase video series is simply the best Hawken video series ever made in terms of quality and quantity. His skills on the battlefield are feared and his opinions on the forums are always carefully thought out and creative.
Shadeness:
Another player that is here for doing one thing incredibly well, Shadeness created the legendary Hawken.herokuapp.com and the only leaderboards Hawken has ever seen. His service to the community will not be forgotten, and though many may not know him, his work transcends his person.
Houruck:
Though I recognize his importance to the western European community, I have had almost 0 interaction with him in game or personally. From what I HAVE seen, he is a true pilot, even going so far as to make a replica CRT. Respect to you sir and all from the Western European community.
Saturnine:
Easily one of the best memes in all of Hawken. "Blame Saturnine" has become synonymous with the pre steam community. His presence on the "cockpit" podcast and in early fight club events was almost as large as the Brawler he brought. Though no longer active, his legacy will endure.
So yeah. That was a thing. Who did I leave out? Who's on your list? Let me know:P
GGs. See you on the battlefield.
Merl
Edited by Lil Wizzy, 06 July 2016 - 11:48 AM.
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