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FED
MEET AND GREET with PIN, DUKE OF DISCWORLD |
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FED
MEET AND GREET with PIN, DUKE OF DISCWORLD |
"bout time ..", says Roberts with a wink. "Ahhh...here be da man!", exclaims Peg. Peg winks and says, "Now we get to hear all the dirt on Pin" Attorney at large Roberts has appeared with a shimmer of teleportation effect. Roberts prepares his cross examination Chiefsgirl climbs up on her barstool, clears her throat and rattles her papers "Good evening and welcome to the Meet & Greet", says Chiefsgirl. "I apologize to every one for the late start tonight, but I had technical difficulties", says Chiefsgirl. "they told me Snog and Grope!", exclaims Pin. "My guest tonight is Pin, Duke of Discworld", says Chiefsgirl. "Pins hearin aid go out again CG?", asks Roberts. "Thats later, Pin", says Peg with a wink. Chiefsgirl says, "he'll tell us a bit about himself and answer questions" Juel stomps her feet and applauds Pin checks the batteries "I will?", asks Pin. "Please give Pin a chance to respond to the questions", says Chiefsgirl. Chiefsgirl winks and says, "Sure you will" Pin smiles, "Ok..." "I am Pin", smiles Pin. Chiefsgirl applauds wildly for Pin "Once known as Pinmiser I believe", smiles Pin. Pin checks Pin nods, "yup, yup...Pinmiser, says so on my bill from IB Games!" "Ok..", says Pin. Pin says, "humm" Pin jumps up and starts wacking the droid with his cane, I don't need that now!! Pin looks at Zorra, "What was I saying?" Pin says, "Oh yes.." "Umm you're Pinmiser?", asks Zorra. Chiefsgirl asks, "you've been around forever?" Sholuvr thinks this is going to be a looooonnnnggg night ;) "for a more incomplete history, you can check out Members.aol.com/pinmiser/Discworld.html", says Pin. Chiefsgirl peers at Pin Pin asks, "and questions?" "Yeah. How old are you really?", asks Valdon. Pin smiles toothlessly at CG "well..", says Pin. "Short?", asks Pin. Pin looks down, "Nope" "Ok, I entered Fed in 95, dec 30th I believe", says Pin. "maybe jan 1 of 96", says Pin. Pin gets forgetful "And what has made you stick around all this time?", asks Chiefsgirl. Pin winks and says, "You fools scared the holy living you know what outta me" "What?", asks Pin. "Well", says Pin. "To be perfectly honest", says Pin. Smok exclaims, "Tell the truth, Pin...its for the cyber!" Pin 's eyes open wide, "I don't have a clue" Pin borrows Smok's line and licks his eye brows "Smok .. not cyber .. at his age it is the Fibre", says Djkat. Chiefsgirl giggles "Oh yeah...that's right, Dj!!", exclaims Smok. Djkat chuckles "Well anyway", says Pin. "yuck! 80 year old mouth snake! shoot it!", exclaims Roberts. "Did you always aspire to be a duke?", asks Chiefsgirl. "I wondered on Earth for oh, 2 days", says Pin. Pin says, "some JP's doing the Snark needed a captain" Pin stood in the ruins for 3 hours that day, holding a diamond "ooooo .. Pin .. back when the snark puzzle worked .. you are old", says Djkat. Smok whispers to DJ, (he was drunk in the Cantina.) Pin wheezes Zorra pats Pin on the back Pin says, "then some how, i ended up in Lothlorien" Djkat offers Pin a drink .. to help settle his whatever "Officially, this is the second Discworld", says Pin. "first was lost to a DD planet", says Pin. "Time for your Geritol, boss.", says Smok. Chiefsgirl remembers trading in Lothlorian Pin nods at Smok and takes a shot Valdon hands Pin a drink in a "clean" glass Roberts winks and says, "best have that in IV form smok" Biggdogg remembers trading in lothlorien also Pin winks and says, "well Long taught me many things" Pin coughs "like what?", asks Chiefsgirl. Smok says, "Naw,,,he uses it to rinse his dentures also." Pin says, "well.." Pin winks and says, "I believe his Philosphy was, no male po's in his duchy" Roberts winks and says, "good policy" Pin smiles innocently Juel whispers Pin hasn't been able to follow that one "I got old, Juel", says Pin with a wink. Roberts will skip the obvious one-liner there ;) "ok", says Pin. "I ended up in Freedom", says Pin. Pin says, "got hitched" "and that damned Onyxgod conned me into...", says Pin. "Being his fed father!", exclaims Pin. Pin shows his bald spot Chiefsgirl laughs "Was it Scully?", smiles Saffron. Pin says, "Yes Saffron" "talk about reasons fer pro-choice", says Roberts with a wink. Saffron remembers being the maid of honour at that one.. Pin says, "So..." Iolair says, "or birth control anyway.." Pin blinks Pin winks and says, "I remember being Drunk, or druged" Pin checks, "Yes, three qualudes and a pint of Everclear Pin winks and says, "I was wasted" "was?", asks Roberts. "It was a nice wedding, though.", says Saffron with a wink. Pin blinks, and scratches his head "where was I?", asks Pin. Pin says, "Oh yes" "wedding.. father of OG..", says Iolair. Juel asks, "after the wedding the honeymoon?" "Back in 49, during the Gold rush..me and Smok was chasing this Beaver", says Pin. Pin exclaims, "Dat water was Cold!" Pin says, "so, Ven DD in that little farcas with my son" Pin says, "I ended up in Rainbow" Pin says, "Shaver was a fun dude" "we used to move the planets around the duchy, confuse the traders no end", says Pin with a wink. Bernadette says, "what do you like best about Fed Pin? if someone has not already asked.." Pin is still giving history Pin looks blank Bernadette winks and says, "was just trying to focus it back on you" Pin looks to his Baron, "Can i have some candy now, pop?" Peg hands Pin a glass of Ensure to help him keep up his strength Smok says, "Soon as you put your teeth back in." Roberts passes Smok da Depends Pin jumps up and starts wacking the droid with his cane, I don't need that now!! Pin looks at the ensure, puts a nipple on it and suckles for a minute Zorra wonders if Valdon has Pin's teeth in the 'clean' glass Pin says, "Now Valdon, theres a name" "did it come from Massingale?", asks Pin. Pin smiles Pin says, "Ok, moving planets" Roberts knows CG is runnin outta guests when shes raidin da Old Dukes Home ;) "Where else?", smiles Valdon. "thats about it, I was ready for the Duck puzzle at the start of P2P..and then, to spite our ungodly hosts, made one block last the whole time", says Pin with a wink. "Since my return to Fed..", says Pin. Djkat applauds at mention of avoiding P2P Valdon wonders if it's time for Pin's medication again Pin looks around the room imperiously, "You Bas...ards made me DUKE, I will never forgive you!!" Peg exclaims, "I didn't have a thing to do with it!!" Pin smiles and settles down, suckling his ensure Von give Pin a look. "Hey I didn't make you take that trip", says Von. Zorra smiles at Pin Zorra says, "Focus dear" Pin nods, "Oh tay" Redspice watches Pin with great concern... Pin smiles, "any questions?" Pin says, "Oh yes" "age", says Pin. Chiefsgirl smiles at the audience "Why did you become a Duke?", says Roberts with a wink. Roberts ducks Pin says, "I am, by fed years, ancient" Juel says, "He's not a Duke, he's a Duck" Pin smiles "ahhh....", says Roberts with a wink. Smok adds ...and decrepit "Valdon, exactly what did you mean by age?>", smiles Pin. Valdon looks innocently around Valdon asks, "Need it speeled differently?" "if ya were to summarize da Duchy Philosophy of DW in one sentence .. what would it be?", asks Roberts. Pin notices the loosing of folks, and things we got ride of the indifferent ones Pin nods Pin says, "Help all, and have fun, Roberts" Djkat looks at this crowd .. good group, but older .. probably taking naps Juel is expecting her payoff for staying immediately after the Snog and Grope Rere asks, "What's the orgin of your name Pin?" Chiefsgirl asks, "Do you have any rules for your duchy?" Von isn't taking a nap Pin thanks Valdon, absentmindly setting it aside and screwing top off his cane, taking a sip Rere winks and says, "Sorry CG, I should have raised my hand" Smok says, "One question at a time, or he will get totally confused." "Pin", says Pin. Chiefsgirl says, "oh no Rere... just jump in any time" "Ok, Pinmiser", says Pin. Pin says, "I am a bowler" Rere says, "Bowling pin...ahhhh" "been out of it for a little while, only average about 196 right now", says Pin. Von asks, "Only 196?" "when I got aol, wanted a name that showeed it, but all had those DAMNED numbers..", says Pin. "then, hit Pinmiser..liked it and here I am", smiles Pin. Magesmiley grins and recalls going through that too "Shortened on the web, due to everyone calles me Pin", says Pin. "and it pissed Pintomike off", says Pin with a wink. Sholuvr notices that Pinmiser kinda sorta rhymes with Budwiser Pin got it first Djkat laughs at Pin ref to Pinto Roberts smiles, "Mikey wasnt always bad ya know" Pin says, "seriously" Chiefsgirl wonders who calls Mikey Pin "Pinto and OG helped me with the Duke puzzle, for that I am grateful", says Pin. "did you always want to be a duke?", asks Chiefsgirl. Pin says, "Next" "before p2p, i did", says Pin. "when I returned, NO", says Pin. Penterkar asks, "If you were OG's father, why did they never talk of you? Were you the black sheep of the family or just illegitimate?" Rere asks, "Favorite Rank Pin?" "the power was at baron level", says Pin. Pin says, "Pent, I did not agree with their version of "Freetrade"" "I can go on about it, but was a crock and they knew it", says Pin. Penterkar says, "So you left them" "left?", asks Pin. Pin falls over laughing "I was never a apart of!", exclaims Pin. Pin laughs "Well we know you didn't right them", says Penterkar with a wink. Roberts chucklez, hopin this aint goin someplace silly "I saluted, occasionally", says Pin with a wink. Pin says, "I respected OG" "do you have any rules in your duchy Pin?", asks Chiefsgirl. Pin smiles, "Well yes, CG" Juel takes a deep breath and wonders what Pin will admit to "No loud moaning or groaning on the coms", smiles Pin. Chiefsgirl asks, "is that it?" "What is being asked I think is about the trading rules, correct?", asks Pin. "Pi have you banned anyone on tne new rule?", asks Deedee. "opps Pin", says Deedee. Pin blinks "Whatever rules you have that you'd like to share with our audience", smiles Chiefsgirl. "What, Dee, and have my PO's leave me!", exclaims Pin. Pin laughs Roberts whispers ta CG .. I think he gave emself some "Noble Right of First night" outta braveheart too ;) "the spurn it as much as I do", says Pin. Sholuvr would like to hear the trading rules Chiefsgirl laughs "Oh...well then..No loud moaning and groaning from seperate planets is the main one", smiles Pin. Smok says, "Explain the reason for the 'no cybering on LPs' Pin." Deedee asks, "Do you allow past-dated Hides or meat to be sold in your duchy?" Pin smiles, "Ship fuel, alergic to it" "Dee ... HE is past date", says Roberts with a wink. Deedee says, "Iam past-dated but nobody has complained" "Well Dee, the sheep on Alaska are pasted dated..takem there", says Pin with a wink. "Let me ask a question", says Pin. Smok exclaims, "Nawww...just well broke in...not past dated...experienced!" "How many Barons and Baronesses in the game plan on going to the Duchy level?", asks Pin. "yes Pin?", asks Chiefsgirl. Sholuvr raises her hand Chiefsgirl looks around wondering Von doesn't plan to Saffron says, "Speaking for a Baroness I know, no.." Pin says, "yes Sho, i am aware" Smok says, "maybe.." Juel shakes her head no "Now, explain to me...", says Pin. "No way", says Rere with a wink. "does that question apply to agris too?", smiles Kalaman. Chiefsgirl doesn't plan to Pin asks, "Why do they need to hurt a agri for groats they will give away anyway?" Redspice shakes her head no... "I was goin to, till all dese dern planets started hangin on me", says Roberts with a wink. "When you get there Squire.", says Von. Sholuvr asks, "Why does WHO need to hurt an agri?" Pin says, "There are few these days, that really know how to work a exchange.." Pin says, "is sad" Von thinks she missed the point of the question. Roberts thinks Pin may be confusing honest trading with damage. Since tradin began, all planets are sold commods they dont need Roberts says, "its da skimmin da hurts em" Pin smiles "Well...", smiles Pin. Sholuvr says, "I understand the question, but not everybody does that, Pin.. I'm careful about which agris I trade to..." "I know you are Sho", smiles Pin. "and intend to protect the agris in my duchy", says Sholuvr. "next Question..did bee leave?", asks Pin. Djkat says, "Pin ... thanks for sharing your story" Chiefsgirl says, "if you mean Bernadette... yes, she left" Pin winks and says, "funny how that worked" Roberts has agris doin just fine an dandy, with tens of thousands of tons of commods bein freely, and honorably traded in duchy, but thats a debate left for us over brews ;) Sholuvr smiles, "I have a question for Pin" Chiefsgirl asks, "Yes Sho?" Sholuvr asks, "What exactly is your policy towards trading on agris in DW?" Pin says, "Ok.." Superglide is curious to hear the answer Pin says, "My question about leisure has to do with this" Pin says, "We all know the 4x bug" "I'm leisure, need a place to trade... you have a fair share of planets that buy my goods... go on", says Sholuvr. "and I also have a agri our friend Apollo and his two alts took 90 megs out of's treasury now with his trading tonight", says Pin. "4x bug Pin?", asks Rere. "I don't understand that myself Rere.", says Von. Chiefsgirl says, "oh boy" "Pin, that's unfair... I'm not Apollo, nor do I support his practices", says Sholuvr. "I know Sho, i am using it for a point", says Pin. Superglide says, "but Pin isnt that what the game is about anyway....just curious" Roberts understands dumping, and da damage it can cause. but ... A properly managed and set up ex, even an agri, will not buy 90 megs of commods it cannot use "Is it Super..I recall hauling baron commods to you, and selling to you at 10 ig a ton", says Pin. Rere asks, "What's the 4x bug? Anyone care to share?" "that to me is what it is about", says Pin. "Having fun and helping others", says Pin. "to trade and promoting ....and if the PO doesnt want the Dumping then set their ex accordingly", says Superglide. Sholuvr smiles, "Rere, will splain at another time" "No, my policy is as follows", says Pin. "i remember that Pin and im not judging anyone", says Superglide. "Ok Sho, thanks", smiles Rere. Chiefsgirl thinks that maybe not everyone has the same view on why they are here Pin says, "and we do the same back" "Well I don't have a dog in this fight, but seems to me there's more than one way to do it effectively", says Zorra. Roberts thinks Fed has become too darn selective as it is ... you can trade with this one, but not that, this one can come in duchy, but not that ... hogwash, all of it! Von nods and agrees with Zorra Superglide says, "i agree Zorra" "And whatever works best for a particular duchy is what the duke should do", says Zorra. "If you haul to a agri, and mining..haul 3 to 5k", says Pin. "DW is totally different from Taos and different rules work best in each", says Zorra. Pin says, "regardless if it hits 10 ig a ton or not" "but .. is fer a Duke to decide, an I stand by dat.", says Roberts. Superglide says, "i haul at least 5k unless i top the ex out on the commod" Sholuvr says, "My macro won't sell at 10 :p" Pin says, "No, PM and POTerm will not sell at 10 ig a ton" "some say I am trying to isolate", says Pin. Von says, "Pardon...I sell at 10 all the time" "I'll set them at 5000, but... no, won't sell at 10", says Sholuvr. Zorra says, "I do too Von" "that is not the fact", says Pin. Superglide says, "Pin you know me and you know i do not dump anyway..im usually hauling in build commds anyway" Von says, "And I use PM" Pin says, "I am in part here to protect and help them promote effectivily, giving them a home" Sholuvr says, "Then Von, you'll have to teach me how to do that, cause I don't know how" Superglide says, "Good Answer Pin" Sholuvr says, "Yet, Pin...." Von nods to Sho. Roberts says, "dats right, Poterm will not have da user givin away commods, it is coded to trade as trade has always been. To trade until a planet stops buyin, meanin it reached stockpile, which is where the owner set it to stop'" Sholuvr asks, "Even filling them to 0 should give them the incentive to fill them more, shouldn't it? give them a lil step in the right direction?" Von says, "I really don't see any different from a po trading or a trader trading." "I'll fill til they either buy 5k or stop paying... that's not enough?", asks Sholuvr. Pin smiles at Sho, "I remember talking to a Onyx person once, I was told by that person.."We do not haul to our duchy mates agris, or if we do, we sell at 10 ig a ton" "that's inner duchy, Pin... different for duchymates...", says Sholuvr. "Excuse me?", asks Pin. Sholuvr smiles, "your duchymates are free to do so also" Roberts winks and says, "umm.. ya already said da Onyx theory of tradin was bunk Pin" "i have been hit many many times by dumpers so i know its not easy being an agri planet", says Superglide. "So, your saying you should be allowed to do to me what you won't do in your own duchy?", asks Pin. Sholuvr says, "no... I sell to duchymates also til they're paying 10, and let them know..." Sholuvr says, "if they need more, they can go get it themselfs" Superglide says, "i remember one time i was hit soo badd that i had about 5 megs left in my tb..til my Dutchess helped me out and put some groats into my tb to keep me from going bankrupt" Pin says, "We are here to have fun, that is number one" Chiefsgirl asks, "Any other questions for Pin?" "things like POTerm and PM created the Ban we live with, which also cause me to decide to duke..", says Pin. Sholuvr says, "All I'm saying, Pin, is that Discworld is a very attractive duchy to trade in, a nice mixture of planets" "tradin is simliar to tradin stocks in RL ... ya get good, an bad, and ya make the best of it all, through good management. Certain policies like insider tradin (dumpin) are prohibited, but tradin itself deserves no special restrictions", says Roberts. "fer my planets anyways", says Roberts with a wink. "No other questions?", smiles Pin. Superglide says, "i dont belive in the ban policy that they have put on us ..." Chiefsgirl looks around the audience Superglide asks, "what do you think about the ban Pin?" "Me either Superglide. Dumbest rule they've come up with yet", says Zorra. "the tools provided caused it", says Pin. Von says, "I agree Zorra" "Super, there had to be a better way..", says Pin. Pin says, "in my opinion" "tools, or the methods they are used in?", asks Roberts. "it shows teh complete lack of management ability by our hosts, IB Games", says Pin. "but they should have kept it just like b4 ...fed was doing a-ok for a long time with out it", says Superglide. "instead of a easy code, they create paper work for themselves and hard feelings in the game", says Pin. Zorra says, "You take all the danger out of a game..make it so safe nobody is threatened by anything...and there's no more game" "in my opinion if ya dont know how to manage an exchange learn or ask for assistance", says Katspurfor. Pin says, "thus, costing themselves money, hazed gets more headache and we all bitch and leave" Zorra says, "Amen Kats" "yes kats", says Waycooljr. "heres an example ....." if you dont play the way i want then ill take my ball and go home"...thats what it looks like to me", says Superglide. Sholuvr winks and says, "maybe they wanted us to bitch, it was the bitching that changed the rules in the first place, mebbe they like that" "I do agree with..", says Pin. Zorra says, "Well I don't use Pin's rules in my duchy...but I require his POs to use his rules." Zorra says, "And they do" "Duckes and duchess SHOULD be allowed full control of their realms...", says Pin. "I gotta figure Pin is doing something right because folks seem to like living there", says Zorra. "before, they was a figure head that could expell", says Pin. "i do agree with the 5k rule or 3k rule ...what ever you decide to put on your Duchy", says Superglide. "they like it, because Pin and Smok are fun...", says Redspice. "Its a fun duchy.", says Smok. Superglide says, "what i dont agree with is all the crying that has been of late" Pin is looking at what stockpiles setting should be to help both hauler and receiver to benifit "Sholevi had a lot of good ideas..and learned a lot from him the couple times we spoke", says Pin. "Plus I can get away with a lot of crap, cause he is too old to catche me at it.", says Smok. Pin shows everyone the worn out Alaska setting on his beam control Mysterie smiles, "Actually you just wore him down and he gave up, Smok" Pin asks, "Gave up?" "from the looks of things ...i think all agree on the ban being lifted ....am i correct in thinking that?", asks Superglide. Pin says, "hell, i learned a lot watching..err catch...err" "Sholevi also believed in free trade", says Sholuvr. "He also knew about exchanges Sho", says Pin. "wish it could be that ez superglide", says Katspurfor. "I don't have to agree with Philosphy to learn from him", says Pin. "As any Duke should... and teach their POs", smiles Sholuvr. Zorra figures everybody in the game has taught her something by now Pin says, "Once I think i know it all" "Is time to quit and move on", says Pin. Smok tried to teach Zorra "proper" ex mgmnt at one time. "Sho its all a lerning experiance ..we never know it all and if someone ever says they do then you have met a fool", says Superglide. Zorra grins at Smok. "You did a damn good job too Sholuvr winks and says, "never said ya stop learning" Chiefsgirl looks around the audience, "Any other questions for Pin?" Superglide says, "in reality Hazed Barb Phiddie Bella dont know it all either" Pin nods at Smok, "Took me a week to break her of those habits of yours!" "None from me.", smiles Saffron. Zorra rolls her eyes Waycooljr asks, "where does all the white go when the snow melts?" Pin chuclkes "nope im done with my Q's", says Superglide. "But you were about the most inattentive PO a poor FO ever had..LOL", says Smok. Pin can't speel "Heck I didn't have to pay attention.", says Zorra. Zorra says, "So long as Smok lived in the exchange I was free to go party" Pin salutes IB Games Pin grins "Pin, what would you describe as your most memmorable cyber experience?", asks Smok. Pin says, "hummm" "well", says Pin. Saffron perks. Zorra puts down her buffer..VERY intersted Jennysstar says, "figures you'd ask that smok. lol" Von listens closely Waycooljr says, "probably diesel" "was it the one with you and redbeard...rofl....just kidding", says Superglide. "Smok, I must remind you that this is a family entertainment event", says Chiefsgirl. Pin blushes Pin smiles, "I don't cyber" Smok says, "No, but you do lie! LOL" Chiefsgirl laughs Katspurfor chucklez Sholuvr is suddenly interested in a spot on the ceiling Waycooljr laughs Pin hummms and looks at the buffing Redspice laughs Valdon grins at Pin Juel asks, "what all the viagra for then?" Pin smiles, "Vitamins" Kalaman smiles, "Von, thanks for letting me know about this, I think I learned something" Von chuckles. Smok asks, "And another question.."Have you stopped touching yourself?" "no", says Pin. Pin scratches his head Valdon makes sure Pin's glass is clean before refilling it for him. "wait ..i want to hear this ...pin .......self pleasure....wow....a Duke has to stoop to that ..oh boy....", says Superglide. Pin says, "when you got a itch, say on your back" Pin asks, "are you touching yourself when you scratch?" Pin smiles Waycooljr says, "not if you have a back scratcher" Superglide laughs Pin smiles, "I have these Parting words" Sholuvr listens to Pin "uh oh famous last words", says Waycooljr. Pin smiles, "Keep your sheep locked up when Smok is around, and your ladies hidden when Valdon is on the prowl" "have fun kids", smiles Pin. Chiefsgirl smiles, "Thank you all for coming" Chiefsgirl smiles at Pin "was it as fun as you thought it would be?", smiles Pin. Chiefsgirl nods "it was great fun, I must say", says Chiefsgirl. "and that is the way it should be :0", says Pin. Chiefsgirl says, "Thanks for being the guest tonight Pin" Leaning on his cane, Da Geezer, Pin has just vanished. Queen of the Universe, Chiefsgirl has just vanished. |
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