Ramada: How long did it take you to get from 1 to 52?
HERC: About 3 months
Ramada: And how long from 50 to 51, and 51 to 52?
HERC: From 49 to 50, it took 16 days, from 50 to 51 about 35 days cuz of 4 deaths, and from 51 to 52, about 3 weeks with one death.
Ramada: The time that it took you was, well, astounding....what would you attribute that to?
HERC: Maybe more used to dealing with dull hunting I guess.....hehe
Ramada: So dedication more or less?
HERC: Obviously you need to be dedicated and focused, and need patience.
Ramada: I've also noticed that you don't shy away from seiges the way many power levelers do...I find that to be an admirable trait.
HERC: Siege is a big part of this game, why would I miss that fun? =P
Ramada: Ok, what 's your ac and weaponry?
HERC: I don't want to be too specific, but let's put -6x and +8 tsu.....T_T I was trying to get +9 tsu, but blew 25m, and got nothing
Ramada: I know that when I power level, I start running short on cash, how do you keep the funds rolling in?
HERC: I sometimes hunt bosses like dk, Ice Queen and Demon, thanks to the 87 Babo Club members....hehe And I get ok money just hunting fv.
Ramada: So most of your normal hunting is in fire valley?
HERC: Pretty much, yes. Like 90% of my exp I got from fv.
Ramada: Any advice out there for future Death Knights?
HERC: I know many people are level 49, the best thing is never to give up when you die. I know it's very frustrating, but that's what you have to overcome.
Ramada: Anything else?
HERC: I just want to say that anyone can do it if you are dedicated, and good luck to all the high level players who are dreaming about dk =)
Ramada: What are your current stats, and where have you put your new stats into?
HERC: I started as 16 con/ 18 str knight.....sort of a mixture of con and str -_- Then I added 2 points to str, so I have 20 str/16 con now.
Ramada: Interesting choice....what are you averaging for hps/level?
HERC: 9 to 11, I have 600+ hp with items.
Ramada: How does that hold up in duels against pure con knights?
HERC: My stats are not the best for non-pot duels, which I think are meaningless.
Ramada: Good point....>
HERC: I like my stats cuz I am like str knight with 100 more hp's.
Ramada: What are your goals now?
HERC: Umm, that's the question I've been asking since I hit dk, maybe make some money with boss hunts, get more ac and better weapons. Then I think I'll level up again. Let me tell ya, adding stats is a lot of fun!....hehe
Ramada: Ok, and who would you like to thank for helping along the way?
HERC: Fyreblade, Cronus, Bluebell, Sexmonkey, Huggashi, xrenatox, Marak, Smoochie, Skada, Sassie, and Ramada. Also, all members of InfinityCircle, Shaolin and 87 Babo Club. I'm worried I will miss someone...hehe
Ramada: I'm sure they'll underststand....^.^ Is there anything else you'd like to say?
HERC: You know I have a level 50 mage.
Ramada: TuffBuff
HERC: I just want to say NC should stop nerfing mages.
Ramada: I agree, haven't touched my mage much lately either
HERC: Ya
Ramada: Any plans to try to get an elf to 50?....lol
HERC: I will stick with my knight I think. I also want to wish good luck to Bomelith, Facade and Toyknight, I see them all the time in fv.
Ramada: Thanks for taking the time bro.
HERC: It was fun.

Earlier today, HERC died due to a d/c caused by some outage in a network in Texas (many people d/ced simultaneously) and delevelled to 51. =(

But not to worry -- he'll be back by Sunday. :) Congrats from LC!