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Tell us about yourself.
Hey, I'm Sam, though most people in-game know me as Corrupt. I'm 24 and based in Jordan.
By day, I run my own company that focuses on things like graphic design, web development, and branding. That professional life grew directly out of the passions I discovered in MTA years ago. Lately, I've gotten really into Lua scripting. It led me to create VisionX, a high-performance draw-distance resource I built from scratch because I was frustrated with the performance of older ones. It was a serious challenge, but it's a good example of the kind of problem-solving I really enjoy.
What’s your MTA history?
My MTA story has been a long road with a lot of lessons, so I'll lay it all out to be perfectly clear.
My journey began back in 2012, when I stumbled upon a random Arab Race server. I was completely new to the game but got hooked on that game mode immediately. After that server eventually shut down, I moved to a Race/DD/DM server where I got my first taste of responsibility and became an admin. I'll be blunt about it—I was young, got into an argument with other admins, and made a childish mistake ("faking a mapper") that got me banned.
It was a hard lesson, but one that taught me a lot about maturity early on.
For the next couple of years, around 2014, I wasn't in any specific clan. Instead, I spent my time as a dedicated player on top-tier public servers like FFS and The Favoured Few. Most notably, I was a regular on the Twisted Gamers (TG) servers. While I was never an official member of their clan, it was in that environment that I first discovered the map editor and started my career in mapping and design.
Around late 2015, real life and family issues required me to take a 9-month break from the game. I returned when a friend, Cheslav, invited me to join Most Valuable Players (MvP). That was an amazing experience; I became their web developer and felt like a genuinely valuable asset to the team. It was one of the best clans I've been a part of, but it unfortunately began to fade out after our lead developer, LuxonorN, left.
In 2016, I took another detour from MTA and poured about 2,000 hours into CS:GO, playing with friends from my city.
My path back to MTA was kickstarted in a strange way in 2017. I was playing a lot of GTA V and needed some design work done for a mod. I hired a graphic designer, and watching them work was a revelation. That single moment inspired me to learn the craft myself, and it's what ultimately launched my entire professional career. I returned to MTA in mid-2017 with a completely different mindset. I co-founded and led a new clan, Ultimate Power, alongside Every (who now leads l7). Running a clan from the ground up taught me a tremendous amount about leadership and the difficulty of keeping a roster motivated, which is ultimately why the clan didn't last.
In January 2018, I was invited to join xN# as their web developer, where I worked on their website and designed their server with my friend Luminaire. After my time there ended, I had another brief stint here at The Favoured Few (TfF), taking on a role as a Designer for the community.
However, by late 2018, my real-world career was demanding all of my attention. I had to make the tough choice to become inactive and step away from the game to focus on building my skills and eventually, my own company. This began a long hiatus. I tried to come back a couple of times, with short-lived returns in both 2022 and 2023, but the timing was never quite right to fully commit.
That brings us to today. As of June 2025, I am now officially and fully back. My professional life is stable, my passion for the game is stronger than ever, and I'm here for the long haul. I have no plans to retire again unless the game itself dies out.
What clans have you been part of, and why did you leave them?
i will try to remember all the clans i have been in but this should be all the relevant clans i been in:
Why do you want to join The Favoured Few? What can you offer us?
I'm at a point where I'm looking for more than just a clan tag; I'm looking for a long-term home. I’ve been watching TfF for a while, and the stable, respectful community you’ve all built is exactly what I’m searching for. I want to be part of a team that's committed to sticking together and growing.
What I bring to the table is a pretty unique mix of professional skills and a deep passion for this game. I'm not just a player; I'm a creator. Whether it's designing a new logo, building a slick webpage, or scripting a custom resource like my VisionX project, I love to build things that make the community better. Running my own company means I live and breathe clear communication and teamwork, so I know how to work on projects, give and take feedback, and be a reliable member of the team.
Ultimately, I want to invest my time and skills in a clan that's built to last. I'm ready to be a dedicated, active member and help TfF continue to succeed in any way I can.
Anything else you'd like to add?
I've tried to be as open as possible about my history so you know exactly who you're getting. I'm genuinely excited about the possibility of joining and contributing. Thanks for your time and for considering me.
Hey, I'm Sam, though most people in-game know me as Corrupt. I'm 24 and based in Jordan.
By day, I run my own company that focuses on things like graphic design, web development, and branding. That professional life grew directly out of the passions I discovered in MTA years ago. Lately, I've gotten really into Lua scripting. It led me to create VisionX, a high-performance draw-distance resource I built from scratch because I was frustrated with the performance of older ones. It was a serious challenge, but it's a good example of the kind of problem-solving I really enjoy.
What’s your MTA history?
My MTA story has been a long road with a lot of lessons, so I'll lay it all out to be perfectly clear.
My journey began back in 2012, when I stumbled upon a random Arab Race server. I was completely new to the game but got hooked on that game mode immediately. After that server eventually shut down, I moved to a Race/DD/DM server where I got my first taste of responsibility and became an admin. I'll be blunt about it—I was young, got into an argument with other admins, and made a childish mistake ("faking a mapper") that got me banned.
It was a hard lesson, but one that taught me a lot about maturity early on.
For the next couple of years, around 2014, I wasn't in any specific clan. Instead, I spent my time as a dedicated player on top-tier public servers like FFS and The Favoured Few. Most notably, I was a regular on the Twisted Gamers (TG) servers. While I was never an official member of their clan, it was in that environment that I first discovered the map editor and started my career in mapping and design.
Around late 2015, real life and family issues required me to take a 9-month break from the game. I returned when a friend, Cheslav, invited me to join Most Valuable Players (MvP). That was an amazing experience; I became their web developer and felt like a genuinely valuable asset to the team. It was one of the best clans I've been a part of, but it unfortunately began to fade out after our lead developer, LuxonorN, left.
In 2016, I took another detour from MTA and poured about 2,000 hours into CS:GO, playing with friends from my city.
My path back to MTA was kickstarted in a strange way in 2017. I was playing a lot of GTA V and needed some design work done for a mod. I hired a graphic designer, and watching them work was a revelation. That single moment inspired me to learn the craft myself, and it's what ultimately launched my entire professional career. I returned to MTA in mid-2017 with a completely different mindset. I co-founded and led a new clan, Ultimate Power, alongside Every (who now leads l7). Running a clan from the ground up taught me a tremendous amount about leadership and the difficulty of keeping a roster motivated, which is ultimately why the clan didn't last.
In January 2018, I was invited to join xN# as their web developer, where I worked on their website and designed their server with my friend Luminaire. After my time there ended, I had another brief stint here at The Favoured Few (TfF), taking on a role as a Designer for the community.
However, by late 2018, my real-world career was demanding all of my attention. I had to make the tough choice to become inactive and step away from the game to focus on building my skills and eventually, my own company. This began a long hiatus. I tried to come back a couple of times, with short-lived returns in both 2022 and 2023, but the timing was never quite right to fully commit.
That brings us to today. As of June 2025, I am now officially and fully back. My professional life is stable, my passion for the game is stronger than ever, and I'm here for the long haul. I have no plans to retire again unless the game itself dies out.
What clans have you been part of, and why did you leave them?
i will try to remember all the clans i have been in but this should be all the relevant clans i been in:
- XuG: Kicked.
- Most Valuable Players (MvP): The clan slowly became inactive after our lead developer left, and it just faded out.
- Ultimate Power (UP): As co-founder, I eventually had to move on. The roster became too inactive to be competitive.
- xN#: Left after my main collaborator and friend, Luminaire, decided to leave.
- The Favoured Few (TfF): This was back in 2018. My new career was demanding all my time, so I became inactive and had to step away.
- 90': Kicked due to some internal issues in the clan.
- l7: Left because of a serious disagreement with a developer over my mapping files.
Why do you want to join The Favoured Few? What can you offer us?
I'm at a point where I'm looking for more than just a clan tag; I'm looking for a long-term home. I’ve been watching TfF for a while, and the stable, respectful community you’ve all built is exactly what I’m searching for. I want to be part of a team that's committed to sticking together and growing.
What I bring to the table is a pretty unique mix of professional skills and a deep passion for this game. I'm not just a player; I'm a creator. Whether it's designing a new logo, building a slick webpage, or scripting a custom resource like my VisionX project, I love to build things that make the community better. Running my own company means I live and breathe clear communication and teamwork, so I know how to work on projects, give and take feedback, and be a reliable member of the team.
Ultimately, I want to invest my time and skills in a clan that's built to last. I'm ready to be a dedicated, active member and help TfF continue to succeed in any way I can.
Anything else you'd like to add?
I've tried to be as open as possible about my history so you know exactly who you're getting. I'm genuinely excited about the possibility of joining and contributing. Thanks for your time and for considering me.
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