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Hey there!

I can see you’re looking at my About Me page. Some of the things here may also be stated on my FAQ, though. Let’s see…

My nickname is iChun, occasionally prefixed with ohai- so it forms ohaiiChun. It is not Japanese-related in any way.
A lot of people pronounce “iChun” wrong that I’ve seen comment wars on YouTube about how it’s pronounced. Personally I don’t care, I got used to it (my real name gets mispronounced a lot as well)
In case you were wondering it’s pronounced “i-choon”, not “i-chan”, “i-ch-un” or “ik-khan”. Blame Myrathi for that last one.
Why iChun? Loooong story. It all started with a couple of jokes with some friends about certain…. products that begin with the “i” name. Someone made a remark and I decided to change my IGN to something to mock him. Fast forward to a few days later, I needed help modding and I was on IRC using Mibbit default nicks. Mr_okushama suggested I get a proper nickname and as I thought for one, I thought about the previous IGN. It stuck and I’ve been using it ever since. I used to be known as a previous alias before that, but that part’s history.

I started modding Minecraft (MC) in late February 2011, releasing my first mod in the second week of March 2011, which was PortalGun.
Despite contrary belief, I do not have a Computer Science (CompSci) background. Not all mc modders originate with a tech background nor are on that path right now.
I know Java mainly, but before Java, I did Javascript, HTML and CSS (these 3 are a bundle, so..), SourcePawn (SourceMod plugin scripting language) and Squirrel (Scripting language used by the Source engine. This was also after I started Java). Because of these backgrounds, it doesn’t take me long to learn/understand basics of a different programming language.
I don’t actually know how many mods I have made, but I still update them to the latest Minecraft version when I’m capable of it, unless they’ve been succeeded by another mod, ceased development, or I have plans on skipping an entire MC version.

In terms of actual languages spoken, English (mainly) and Malay (badly). I also understand bits of several Chinese dialects (Hokkien, Teochew, Mandarin, Cantonese).
I currently live in Dublin, Ireland. I originate from Malaysia. That’s the country that looks like it’s about to eat Singapore, which are both in South-East Asia.
I’m Chinese, that doesn’t necessarily mean I’m from China. What I mean is Race: Chinese, Nationality: Malaysian.
I’m 1.72 meters tall. (5 feet 7 for you non-metric folks). Where I’m from, it’s considered average, not short.
My age is a question mark. (?)
My relationship status is also a question mark. (?)

I’m best contacted on IRC (#iChun on irc.esper.net) or Twitter (@ohaiiChun). Emails are for more private/personal matters.
I’m using this laptop. It’s a better PC than my most recent desktop, so I stick to this 24/7.
I try to connect up to 3 monitors on my main computer (I also have a MacBook Air). I claim productivity boost from more monitors as reasoning.
I use Google Chrome Beta since Chrome 4.0 (extensions update!)
I use Steam Beta since Steam Broadcasting was introduced.
I actually like Windows 8.1 better over Windows 7.
I’ve used Mac OS and Linux before, and I know how to use them (somewhat)
I’ve never played Zelda (shocking! :O). I have, already played Half-Life 2 though. Half-Life 3 needs to happen.
Favourite Games: Left 4 Dead 2, Outlast.
I’m an Android person. Currently using a Galaxy S4. Might be holding on to this phone for a while longer than expected
I have an Oculus Rift DK2. I use it occasionally. Much more than my Leap Motion anyways.

I like salty food.
I’m a dog person.
I have a strange sleep schedule, it progressively gets later and later each day.
I like coffee over tea.
I am a medical student currently in 1st year, studying in Dublin.
I do not read the comments on this site.

Updated 18 Apr 2015