Hi,

For anyone who's wondering, I'm the one who runs this site.I'm a 17 year old living in the small town of Vernal, Utah! I'm a big Jaguar freako, and that's why I update these pages so often. I try to make Jagu-Dome very informative and comprehensive for everyone. I hope it shows!

I do have some other hobbies besides Jaguar and 'net surfing. I love music. I play the piano every spare chance I get. I compose my own tunes, and I'll post up a midi page as soon as I get some midi extension cords and some free time. I started playing the piano seriously about 1 1/2 years ago. I started without piano lessons. After I started making up some of my own tunes, I decided to take piano lessons for the purpose of writing them down on paper. I'm still not very good at reading music. My teacher often says that I'm two people in one. One has a hard time with sight reading, and one plays his music like he's been playing the piano for many years. She's very impressed with my talent. I don't know where my music comes from. I don't have a formula or anything like that. I guess you could say it's a gift from God. Sometimes I'll set down and start hitting all of the right notes and in no time, I'll have a great song going.

I love to play my music. It's relaxing; it's how I expess myself. I think that music is is one of the most powerful healing elements out there if you use it the right way. I think music should be enjoyed, and it should make you feel happy. I'm strongly against Marilyn Manson and other hate music.

My musical tastes are quite varied. They include: Squirrel Nut Zippers, CAKE, The Mighty Mighty BossTones, Third Eye Blind, Enya, Smashing Pumpkins, Hootie and the Blowfish, Ace of Base, Aqua, Yanni, Tempest 2000, and even some old Thin Lizzy. I can listen to most kinds of music. Just as long as they aren't satanic or use bad language every 2 seconds.

I also enjoy artwork. You've seen some of the artwork and graphic stuff I've done online. I also do artwork offline. My room's filled up with pictures of Jaguar games that I've drawn. I haven't drawn one in a while. I've been pretty busy. I recently started a new Zero-5 picture....I hope it turns out okay!

I'm a sports fan. I like to play basketball a lot. My favorite NBA team is the Utah Jazz. They almost got past the Bulls this year. They deserve a lot of credit ;) My favorite player is either Micheal Jordan, John Stockton or Karl Malone. I also love football. My favorite NFL team is the 49ers. This year they last their best player (IMO), Jerry Rice due to a knee injury (on a cheap facemask penalty)....but they're doing great anyway! Go 'Niners!

Do I have a girlfriend (like you wanted to know)? Yes. I met a really special girl on PowWow named Keleigh. She lives in CA now, but she doesn't have a computer anymore :( So...we just use the phone...I think I like it better anyway!

That's me with my cousin Jarrod before he went to California. I'm on the right ;)

Here is my Jaguar Top Ten!

10. MISSILE COMMAND 3D (Jaguar/Atari)

This update of the classic is great. It's a virtual defense-fest in a 3D world. I liked 3D mode a lot too....the ability to upgrade your cities and missiles. Cool stuff.

9. IRON SOLDIER (Jaguar/Atari)

I can still remember the first day I played this game. My jaw dropped open at the site of a helicopter explosion above me.... and the site of the pieces dropping in front of me was amazing. The variety in the mission objectives kept this game fresh....no "get the pods" levels.

8. VIRTUAL LIGHT MACHINE (Jaguar CD/Atari)

It's no game, but it definitely graced the Jag CD. VLM creation is awesome!

7. ALIENS VS. PREDATOR (Jaguar/Atari)

hehe....need I even say anything?

6. TOWERS II (Jaguar/Telegames)

The thing that really draws me to this game is the story and depth. It's unlike any other Jaguar game out there. Deep story, nice graphics, nice music, witty puzzles, and superb character interaction.

5. ZERO-5 (Jaguar/Caspian/Telegames)

I feel that this is a game the Jaguar really needed. It showcases the Jag's poly power and provides some free-flowing gameplay. Hard-core gamers will really get into this game. The challenge is unbelievable and the fun factor is excellent.

4. DEFENDER 2000 (Jaguar/Atari)

This game's not too steep for me. Others complain that it's too hard. The game's a total blast! Untamed speed and power-ups galore....Those flaming fingers on level 60 are killers!!

3. TEMPEST 2000 (Jaguar/Atari)

This game is undoubtedly one of the best and most addictive games ever. The rush that you get from this baby is great. Jumping, dodging, spinning, pixels flying towards you....totally insane!

2. BATTLEMORPH (Jaguar CD/Atari)

Luscious shading, great cinemas, a ton of levels, lots of weapons, and even some cool soft-techno tunes. You rarely find games this good.

1. IRON SOLDIER 2 CD (Jaguar CD/Eclipse/Telegames)

This game pushes the capabilities of the Jaguar. 20 nail-biting missions, awesome techno/industrial/grunge style tunes, great T-mapped graphics, friendly control setup and a whole lotta destruction!!!

Notables
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Highlander
Hover Strike: Unconquered Lands
Ultra Vortek
Cannon Fodder
Myst
Theme Park
Syndicate
Rayman
Doom
Super Burnout
Val D'Isere
NBA JAM T.E.

I'd like to thank some people who've been of help to me and Jagu-Dome:

Atari for creating the Jaguar and giving me something to make a page about.

Chad Ridgeway for his many great reviews. Thank you ;)

Clay Halliwell for his help and contributions to the site.

Demon, John Myers, and Steven Downer for their contributions as well.

Kevin Manne for being a cool friend and his work on the Jagu-Sounds page. Thanks for scanning my pics, Buddy!

Greg George for being cool and putting some of my stuff in the excellent Atari Times. That's something I'm still proud of ;)

Dave Homenuck for being the ultimate fan of Jagu-Dome...you're awesome, Dave :)

Everyone who visits the site!