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I got back from MLG Meadowlands today, and while I was there I chilled with a lot of friends I haven't seen in a while, but I also met some really awesome people. There was one person in particular, who I simply thought was amazing. His name is Randy, aka N0M4D. Placing 17th place in Rainbow Six with his team at their very first tournament last event, they were hoping to do better at this one.

I'm not sure what place they got, but I think he said they got to 4th round. I didn't get to talk to him much, but I did manage to give him one of Dtoid's coveted "Also Cocks" t-shirts and score a picture with him.

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From MLG Pro:

Nomad was born with a rare muscle and joint disorder called Arthrogryposis that has confined him to a wheelchair and left him without the use of his arms or legs. While this disorder might have kept many others in similar positions away from the heated atmosphere of the professional gaming world, Nomad came to Charlotte and proved that he could compete with the top players on the circuit. He truly inspired the players around him, not only by being a talented member of his team, but also through his upbeat personality and friendly nature


Like it says in this article, by just watching his screen you can't even notice the difference between him and his teammates. With his slightly modded controller, it's simply amazing to watch him play. What's most impressive is that not only can he play completely with his mouth, but he's actually great. He is much better than most people could ever be at Rainbow Six.

Along with gaming, he's also passionate about graphic design. I believe he said he either has a job in graphic design or is working on having that to be his career. I got a small clip of him playing before I got kicked out from behind the ropes. Sorry it's not the best, but I got what I could.

He also an interview he did with Fox News


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GENACON's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/15/2007 16:02
GENACON
I saw the title and thought " hang on a minute".

I'm happy it was something completely different.

I say front page this post... Today.... Please.

Gamers Unite!

William Haley's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/15/2007 16:33
William Haley
Speak for yourself GENACON, I feel totally let down.

*puts clothes back on*
Phist's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/15/2007 17:48
Phist
Britini, great post. NOM4D = WIN. Welcome to the Dtoids.
Chad Concelmo's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/15/2007 18:42
Chad Concelmo
Oh my God, N0M4D, you may be the coolest human being that ever lived. This post made my day! :)
dark_inchworm's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/15/2007 18:49
dark_inchworm
(this took a while so it'll prolly get lost)

I wasn't patting you on the back because you felt bad for him or anything. I was saying that based on what little else I'd read about you before, and yeah, I was aware you had a mentally handicapped sister. Hence the compliments.

I know the issues between her and N0M4D are vastly different, but... My sister was in the special ed program throughout her stay in school, and she caught all manners of hell not only from the students but from even the administration. It is a pleasure to find anyone that cares for the physically/mentally disabled instead of shunning them with their "omg deficiency!" bullshit.

I found the story fascinating as well. Hell, I'm fully functional and can't even play Pac-Man worth a shit, so many, many kudos to you, N0M4D. It's nice to see you and anyone else achieving what others may assume to be impossible.
Brandon Undead's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/15/2007 21:34
Brandon Undead
omg, best Dtoid blog post in 4 EVAR! Good job Britini!

And way to fucking go N0M4D. I think someone already said it, but I can't play R6 with my freakin' hands! Very impressive to be playing tournies, no matter how you're doing it! Welcome to Destructoid!
N0M4D's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/16/2007 03:40
N0M4D
Ok, I played Snaileb...hehe...yeah....I beat him.....You'll get me next time man!
Tempus's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/17/2007 18:27
Tempus
I've been beatboxing for around a year or so now, does that count? :)
MechaMonkey's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/17/2007 19:21
MechaMonkey
N0M4D, that is beyond fantastic. How much would the patent for your no-hands setup cost? I'd be more than willing to contribute to a fund to get that going, and I'm sure other D-toiders would as well.
Joe Burling's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/17/2007 19:32
Joe Burling
NOM4D, you seriously rock hardcore! You have turned a handicap into an inspiration. Welcome to dtoid!
Savant's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/17/2007 19:35
Savant
Much love and props to NOM4D. An inspiration to all gamers, for certain.

I'm curious -- Do you play any PC games? Command & Conquer 3, perhaps? We gotta play sometime, man.

You rock. Period.
robotplague's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/17/2007 20:03
robotplague
Fantastic post. Best of luck to you, N0M4D.
king3vbo's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/17/2007 20:14
king3vbo
win
908peruvian's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/17/2007 20:34
908peruvian
where can i get a N0M4D shirt!?!?
LarkOhiya's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/17/2007 20:37
LarkOhiya
since this has become the unofficial ask NOM4D comment thread... I was wondering where you came up with that name. its rather unique. Oh also Hi! I'm Lark from the ventrilo. you should hop in there and chat with us while your gaming some time ;)
Agent Nixon's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/17/2007 20:43
Agent Nixon
NOM4D, please have my children.
Detry's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/17/2007 21:11
Detry
Awesome NOM4D.

I love how you're pwning your specific situation. Your attitude is incredible.

At this point I think you deserve at minimum a blow job from Britini.

Hop to it girl!

Or I'm sure Agent Nixon will service you, but that's probably a dude.... so you have that.
N0M4D's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/17/2007 22:13
N0M4D
MechaMonkey,

It's super expensive. I went to a lawyer about this and apparently there are fees to search for other patents like it, fees to actually patent the idea, and apparently to have a patent you need to have a working prototype. Which means I would have to find a company to build it. Then I would have to get the licensing ok'd from Microsoft to use it on their product. By my calculations, it came out to around $20,000. So as nice of a gesture as that is, I don't think any of us have that kind of money. Thank you very much for the thought though.
SeraphX's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/17/2007 22:23
SeraphX
Yo Snaileb and Nomad, Mind if i send you both FR's? I rented Shadowrun recently and I want to get some worthwhile fun out of it before I have to return it, Also I would like to think I'm good at RB6 Vegas, so ya sending you two requests.
N0M4D's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/17/2007 22:30
N0M4D
908peruvian,

That's really nice of you haha. I'm actually thinking about having a funny picture of me on the front of the T-shirt that says, "look ma, no hands!" And selling it on my teams website www.equalgamers.com lol.
N0M4D's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/17/2007 22:36
N0M4D
LarkOhiya,

That is kind of a long story. Basically, when I was younger, I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life. I've moved from state to state with my friends to try to figure out where I belong. Basically, a nomad is someone who travels the world like a bum. But I prefer the more philosophical approach. I believe, a nomad is someone who travels the earth searching for their purpose, and during his travels and adventures he stops in villages and shares his adventures and stories with the children so they can learn more about the world. So basically, it describes me to a tee. I'm a person that is still searching for his purpose in life.

I would love to join you in ventrilo, but I do not know the server information. :)
N0M4D's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/17/2007 22:38
N0M4D
Savant,

It just so happens I just bought C&C 3. I'm not that great at it yet, but I would love to play sometime. :)
N0M4D's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/17/2007 22:39
N0M4D
Agent Nixon,

Please tell me you're not a dude! lol
N0M4D's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/17/2007 22:42
N0M4D
Detry,

Oh my god dude hahaha...... I think if that happened, I would be murdered by her boyfriend. lol.... but just to let all the other ladies know, I am single! ;)
Detry's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/17/2007 22:50
Detry
Her boyfriend is drunk all the time, so I'm pretty sure it's ok.

:D
LarkOhiya's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/17/2007 23:56
LarkOhiya
If you don't know the server info do what every spammer and screamer does. search "destructoid ventrilo" in google thats all you'll need.
SeraphX's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/17/2007 23:59
SeraphX
Ah...no reply to me. V_V You make baby Seraph cry. heh. Detry you leave Ron alone, he just needs support with his..."problem" and by support I mean more beer.
N0M4D's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/18/2007 00:57
N0M4D
SeraphX,

Sorry bro....didnt know yours needed a reply lol...you said you were going to send Friend Requests...so....send them! ;)
atheistium's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/18/2007 01:44
atheistium
@N0M4D

If your playing C&C3 hit me up on XBL (my xbl gamer tag is my username). I need more people to play with >.<;
JJ Rage's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/18/2007 01:57
JJ Rage
I'm glad I didn't write a blog about the Meadowlands event. Brit's just blew anything I had to say out of the water.
N0M4D's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/18/2007 02:07
N0M4D
@atheistium

Your list is full. :(
coin-op tv's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/18/2007 02:32
coin-op tv
awesome - thanks for sharing!
Dexterp37's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/18/2007 02:50
Dexterp37
OMFG, NOM4D, you are Super.
SeraphX's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/18/2007 03:08
SeraphX
Nomad I'm just being impatient. Don't mind me.
Joseph Leray's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/18/2007 03:57
Joseph Leray
What a badass. I'm totally impressed and feel the overwhelming urge to buy you a celebratory drink.

Except that, y'know, that's impossible over the internet.
ivan's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/18/2007 04:20
ivan
awesome :-)


Ivan
http://www.spaml.com
Disposable email addresses
Mrs Violence's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/18/2007 05:57
Mrs Violence
YAy for N0m4d!
Hes not only a kickass gamer..his a cool and sweet man! no joke! love ya!!!
Hopefully I can see you in Dallas maybe. But other than that..Congrats
Britni-Great story and well put. But I can't see the second image...??....
MUCHO LOVe..Kelly Kelley
Mrs Violence's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/18/2007 05:59
Mrs Violence
lolz..We got yelled at for that video..Oh WELL!!! We we we we RAPE!
brimtastic's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/18/2007 06:06
brimtastic
N0m4d is metal \m/

And I want my own man who stand behind me and shouts while I play video games. That would be awesome.
Snaileb 's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/18/2007 07:10
Snaileb
Hardest 30 minutes of my gaming career : Getting my ass handed to me by a kid that looks like Mukulley Kullken from DOA. Stupid Elliot.
Ocelot's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/18/2007 07:30
Ocelot
Kudos. I've known many people with various handicaps and unfortunately a fair portion ive up on most things that are hard. Hell, I've known non-handicapped people that give up at even the slightest difficulty. Lesson learned for all... If you stick with it, you'll make it... onto a story in Destructoid... by Brit! Which rox. :P
RICHARD BLOCKER's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/18/2007 08:50
RICHARD BLOCKER
Dammit! So I have no excuse whatsoever for sucking so hard at all FPS's. Thanks N0M4D. Seriously, that was pretty inspiring.
KyleGamgee's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/18/2007 13:13
KyleGamgee
I love Destructoid and the people who make it great. Thank you thank you all.
Aktrez's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/18/2007 13:28
Aktrez
I am so inspired. You are truly an amazing person N0m4d. Welcome to the Dtoid community! You are really an amazing talent.

Where are you based again? Will you be at the WSVG event this weekend? Hopefully I will see you there.

Also, Britni, you are AWESOME for introducing us all to N0m4d. Thanks!
BritiniMartini's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/18/2007 14:08
BritiniMartini
I'm lucky for meeting him. Anybody who's played with him knows he's nice as hell and a great guy :)
N0M4D's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/18/2007 16:58
N0M4D
Awwww! I love all of you very much! Dtoid is pretty damn cool! Britini! Where'd you go?! lol...You gotta reply to some of this hehe.
tazarthayoot's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/19/2007 00:54
tazarthayoot
Why haven't I said anything about this guy yet? Ok I will.

Yr kewl. There I said it.
Epitaph's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/19/2007 08:54
Epitaph
Damn, I've been out of here for some time, but you're really inspiring N0M4D. You simply blew my ass off man, really. I wish I had a 360 :(

I know, I know, I'd probably get my ass kicked, but that's just my way of showing respect, after all, gaming is about the fun of the challenge isn´t it? >=) Just keep it up man, someday we'll be up to your skills :)
cynthiavara's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/19/2007 09:34
cynthiavara
Hell!!!
That is amazing!!!!

N0M4D for president!!!!!!!

I admire you!!!!

Bow!
Founder's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/19/2007 22:53
Founder
I can play with my feet...

Yeah I have nothing on this guy
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