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The Trenches

The Trenches documents the tribulations of software testing with the precision tools of “the office comedy.”  It has lots of characters and lots of things happen.  Here are some of the major players:

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Isaac Cox

That Guy

Isaac Cox

One-time arrogant game designer turned (arguably) overqualified game tester. Currently lives in his car.

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Quentin McKenzie – aka “Q”

Veteran

Quentin McKenzie – aka “Q”

Makes good soup and dangerous punch. Loves Lawstar. Seriously.

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Cora Anders

Sherpa

Cora Anders

Upbeat, experienced office-sherpa. Possibly the most sane member of the team.

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Mr. Credenza

The Oppressor

Mr. Credenza

The bumbling, mustachioed manager. Primary responsibilities include hiring, firing, re-hiring and sometimes re-firing.

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Rarley – Formerly Marley?

In between firings

Rarley – Formerly Marley?

Drinks Q’s punch, logs the bugs he finds. Most of them. Conduit of “The Snuffler”.

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Mr. Toots

Rabbit Runner

Mr. Toots

He is a real rabbit.

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