The Deporoju server is home to many streamers, including legendary Lineage veterans. Today’s subject is 'Wonjae,' a player who made a name for himself as the embodiment of the Elf class and a master tactician on the battlefield.

After leading the alliance to capture three castles in the first Siege War with a focus on Orc Fortress, Wonjae is now steeling himself for the second siege. Let’s hear from the man whom 'K,' the highest-level player in Lineage Classic and the Clan Master, trusts above all others.

■ Hello. Please introduce yourself

" Hello. I’m Wonjae, a streamer who has been playing Lineage for 28 years. I currently serve as a Guardian for the TheK Clan on the Deporoju server. I work alongside Clan Master K to manage clan members and coordinate our overall strategy.

■ You participated in the first Siege War using a Master character and appeared to focus your efforts on Orc Fortress. What was your actual role during that first siege?

" Our alliance began planning two weeks before the siege, and our core strategy was to 'eliminate as many variables as possible.' Despite all that preparation, the actual combat didn't escalate much, so it ended up being relatively easy.

Our leaders and our allies held frequent meetings and were so thoroughly prepared that I didn't have much to do personally.

■ Given that you are famous as the embodiment of the Elf class and a maestro of the battlefield, I imagine you might have wanted to play as an Elf.

" There are just too many variables in a Siege War. I felt it was the right decision for me to take control of a Master character.

■ I understand you were the first on the server to craft the Moon Long Bow following the recent update. With your ally 'Ttol-ggi' also enhancing a Moon Long Bow to +9, you are supplying high-performance equipment. Are you considering participating as an Elf in this upcoming siege?

" As I mentioned, there are too many variables in a siege. While the Elf class itself is very helpful, I don't think the Moon Long Bow will have a massive impact on the battlefield.

Also, a change applied to this siege is the addition of one gate to each castle. Rather than focusing on the Moon Long Bow or playing as an Elf, I plan to discuss things with our alliance and focus on eliminating any new variables that may arise.

■ As a Guardian of the TheK Clan, you were named by K—the top-ranked player on the server—as the person he 'trusts and relies on the most.' Having been together for so long, I imagine that means a lot to you

" I’ve known Clan Master K since before he started streaming, and he is the friend I trust and rely on most, both in-game and in real life. We have no secrets and are completely open with each other. I don't think I would have played this game for long, or at all, if it weren't for him. We’ve agreed to stick together until the end. (Laughs)

■ Currently, the power balance on Deporoju is somewhat tilted, but as we saw on the Jou server, upsets can happen at any time. What investments is your alliance making to maintain control of the three castles?

" I believe that maintaining control of the three castles requires a long-term perspective and mental discipline. Our alliance is putting a lot of effort into this aspect.

There are some things I find disappointing. Looking at the direction of recent updates, the changes are too fast, and sometimes it feels more like 'Lineage 3' than Classic. I think what we want is the nostalgia we felt when we were younger. If they could just stop changing so much and focus on catching abnormal users like bots, it would really help heal the minds of those who love Lineage Classic.

■ The second Siege War is about to begin. Please share your resolve for the next siege and a word for your fans

" With even more variables now, no one knows what will happen until the siege is over. I will coordinate with our alliance and do my best to prevent any unexpected events, but the results won't be known until the very end.

Still, I believe we were able to achieve this because of the fans who have supported us since the beginning, as well as the hard work of our clan members and allies. For their sake, I will stay focused and do my best to ensure we maintain control of the three castles in the second siege.

Thank you for your constant support, and I would also like to thank our clan members and allies.