For some, it is harder than others. Much, much harder. Today, Gosugamers sits down with Edward 'I play w Pencils' Leatherman to discuss the drive and ambition he's had to be able to accomplish the phenomenal things he's done in the gaming world as well as overcoming difficulties almost anyone would have surrendered to.
This individual's fascinating performance, given the circumstances, are no less than stunning, and you can see it on his stream. Invigorated by his willpower to never give up and inspiring thousands, we dive deeper into the life of a man who's overcome obstacles many cannot.
an excerpt of interview questions:
First off, I'd like to thank you for taking the time to sit down with Gosugamers and answer some questions! Now from what I understand, you also help others like yourself reach out to continue their passions. Which thought made you decide that you want to allocate serious amounts of time and effort to help challenged people play?
Well, I don't assist only in playing, but maybe making life a bit easier to live for them. I decided this
after long amounts of time spent teaching myself, I decided it might be nice for others to have a basis or
guideline to gaming with setbacks. Mainly I really just felt it would have greatly improved my experience in the hospital if I had someone tell me, "Hell yeah you can play against other people, and hell yeah you can figure it out.
Tell us your most impressive moment of success in helping a disabled gamer.
I met someone through gaming that had issues medically that caused him to not be able to live
independantly or go out often or effectively. After a few months of working things out, he changed
the way he took care of things medically, and was able to go out even on his own. Now, he has a job and
is more independant because of this medical issue being taken care of.
Well, I don't assist only in playing, but maybe making life a bit easier to live for them. I decided this
after long amounts of time spent teaching myself, I decided it might be nice for others to have a basis or
guideline to gaming with setbacks. Mainly I really just felt it would have greatly improved my experience in the hospital if I had someone tell me, "Hell yeah you can play against other people, and hell yeah you can figure it out.
Tell us your most impressive moment of success in helping a disabled gamer.
I met someone through gaming that had issues medically that caused him to not be able to live
independantly or go out often or effectively. After a few months of working things out, he changed
the way he took care of things medically, and was able to go out even on his own. Now, he has a job and
is more independant because of this medical issue being taken care of.
Make sure to check out the full interview for more in-depth discussion!