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FED
MEET AND GREET with LOBO, DUKE of FLASHBACK |
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FED
MEET AND GREET with LOBO, DUKE of FLASHBACK |
Lobo notices Snowstar looking at him and makes a funny face... "Sorry to see you all missed the M&G...now that I've answered all my questions...I'll be going", says Lobo. Juel blocks the door Snowstar pulls Lobo back. Ditzy breaks out the duct tape. Lobo smiles, "Heya CG" Snowstar is sure that Juel and herself could tell the story of Lobo quite accurately :) "hiya Lobo", says Chiefsgirl. Lobo winks and says, "probably alot better than I could" Ditzy says, "Just remember, we want all the jucy little details." Lobo exclaims, "heck...everyone here knows me better than I know myself!" Redspice asks, "am I late??" Chiefsgirl stands and clears her throat, glancing at her notes Ditzy tosses the duct tape to Juel, just in case. "good evening and welcome to the Meet & Greet", says Chiefsgirl. Chiefsgirl says, "Tonight I'm pleased to introduce our guest, Lobo, Duke of Flashback" Lobo stands...wobbling a bit... "He'll tell us about himself and answer questions you may have", says Chiefsgirl. Lobo says, "Greetings" Juel applaudes Emcee props up lobo Chiefsgirl says, "Please, let's make him feel welcome" Lobo says, "I will? Oh yeh...I will" Chiefsgirl plops down on her barstool, applauding wildly Juel hands Lobo a beer Lobo gladly accepts the alcohol...hoping it's numbing effect kicks in quickly... Lobo finds a lonesome stool sitting on a lonesome stage at the far end of the bar sits nervously on the stool while inconspicuously adjusting himself. Lobo says, "...In light of the fact that my FED existence has been boring, uneventful and totally lacking in any measure of being a notable or meaningful experience." "Let me just start by saying I am shocked that anyone showed up for this M&G.", says Lobo. Emcee grins at lobo Neva smiles, "silly Lobo, wouldn't miss it" Chiefsgirl wonders what that kind of life says about his friends Lobo peers around in hopes that the room will clear of people. Lobo shrugs and continues Juel unplugs the electric prod Lobo smiles, "Hmm...well then, I may as well continue as long as there are some of you apparently needing some nappy time" Juel wonders if nappys are like depends Snowstar laughs. Emcee giggles Chiefsgirl prepares for some deep REM sleep Sallyanne giggles. "Only in Britain, I believe.", says Fancy. Ditzy hopes not... "For those of you that have brought pen and paper please write down your questions and offer them after my presentation. For those who forgot paper...please write on Snowstar for later review.", says Lobo. Lobo clears his voice and faces directly towards the wall...well, okay...that won't work he slowly turns towards you Darksaber pulls out his pin and starts writing on Snowstar "My illustrious stint in FED began when I was a mere lad", says Lobo. Snowstar jumps, "Pin's hurt!" Darksaber asks, "you were a lad?" "Pin never hurt...", says Juel. Lobo winks and says, "well, okay...several years ago, at any rate..." Darksaber starts writing on Juel Emcee scribbles a bit Neva winks and says, "at least not much" Lobo Readjusts himself on the stool. "It was 1994, while being too sexy for my shirt I was new to AOL or as I later come to know it AO-HELL!", exclaims Lobo. Snowstar wonders what's with this readjusting thing. Juel whispers something to Snowie "it is a man thing", says Emcee with a wink. Redspice leans to whisper to Snow...Tight boxers "While searching it's many splendors I came across this enticing invitation to join a TEXT game called Federation Space", says Lobo. Snowstar whispers to Red, "Perhaps you should take care of that!" "they get caught up and have to be unleashed", smiles Darksaber. Redspice chuckles.. Lobo says, "Having often been accused of being a "Space Cadet" I figured, at worst, I'd be among other spacey people..." Lobo says, "Hence, I pointed my mouse in the direction of the FEDERATION SPACE icon and zapped myself into what I deemed a living hell for us technologically-deficient boneheads" Lobo grows markedly pale as flashbacks of terror rip through his mind Snowstar notes, "Hence his planet name?" Lobo has bought you a Jack Daniels on the rocks! Lobo takes a healthy swig of his JD Lobo says, "I was known as "SkyPilot" in those days" Lobo says, "Back then Channel 1 was as busy as Channel 9 sometimes even more so. Strange talk these people were talking" Lobo says, "Strange words to a Terrestrial who had never as much as strapped on a Prosser Lamp." Fancy thinks he might have remembered seeing a SkyPilot character on AOL Fed. Lobo says, "In regards to that as I recall it must have taken me 15 minutes to work up the nerve to step out of the "Meeting Place" cubical into the hallway outside the Cantina" Snowstar whispers to Jaz, "A what lamp?" Lobo exclaims, "Once I summoned the courage to face this strange land I took one step to the southwest the CANTINA!" "sure to be a question", says Juel. Lobo gets a look of excitement on his face as he describes the scene "I thought I must have walked into a party of some kind but soon discovered this was a routine meeting place for those who were the "Whose Who" of FED.", says Lobo. "After about 15 margaritas, several shots of tequila, a case or two of beer and something called a "Flaming Bimbo" I staggered forth in search of well sobriety and sanity.", says Lobo. Lobo shakes his head in remembrance of those utterly confusing times. Ditzy says, "Ewww..." Lobo says, "People in FED in those days were extremely helpful though utterly confusing to a newbie. It didn't take long for others to find how trusting and naove I was." "i agree sobriety ewww", smiles Emcee. Ditzy avoids sanity whenever possible. Juel laughs... and you've been chasing it ever since "After being led by some sympathetic Thane to the Permit Office I managed to find my way back to the shipyard and began my career as a COMMANDER!", exclaims Lobo. "Naive yes...that's Lobo", says Snowstar with a wink. Lobo winks Lobo says, "Took what seemed like days for me to get my ship loan paid off although I am sure it was more like hours." "Apparently my early experience in the Cantina paid off as far as peeps getting to know who I was.", says Lobo. Lobo says, "Wasn't long after I made Captain a Baroness and a Baron led me into the Martian Ruins on the pretense of a gift of mega bucks for my time and trouble." "Wasn't long after I made Captain a Baroness and a Baron led me into the Martian Ruins on the pretense of a gift of mega bucks for my time and trouble.", says Lobo. Lobo winks and says, "eep...sorry...was worth saying twice" Chiefsgirl giggles "Did I mention I was trusting and naove?", asks Lobo. Lobo says, "naive" Snowstar stops taking notes long enough to ask for some NAMES here! Emcee checks lobo's trigger finger :) Fancy nods affirmatively. Darksaber says, "i have the same problem" Lobo rolls his eyes Lobo says, "I found myself in the Treasure Room standing before a glimmering Opal thinking I'd found some strange and wonderful Treasure" Jazir laughs "...while the Baron screamed at me not to pick it up! He handed me 100 meg that made me almost faint. I thought, "Surely I must be the richest Captain in FED!"", says Lobo. Ditzy chuckles. "Then he and the Baroness both vanished leaving me to find my way out.", says Lobo. Neva giggles "Did I mention I was trusting and naove?", asks Lobo. Lobo asks, "Did I mention I was trusting and naove?" Fancy says, "Mmm, hmm..." Redspice chuckles Jazir winks and says, "Lol, yep, and proved it" Snowstar winks and says, "At least twice" "ACK...naive", says Lobo. Emcee says, "yes" "yes", says Emcee. Ditzy grins. Lobo shakes his head and laughs Juel laughs Lobo says, "After spending hours trying to untie the toe tag, find a suitable garment ship and get reinsured I regained my composure and once again ventured forth." Lobo says, "Life went along relatively uneventful until I hit JP. The climb up the then-lofty ladder took me several weeks but at that time my level of play was not as maniacal as it would soon be" "I loved JP so much I must have stayed there for about 6 months. Many of us AOL-Fedders still believe that was the best rank in FED in the olden days.", says Lobo. Jazir smiles, "Aye!" "Finally, a Thane yes, the same one that helped me with the Permit Office took me under her wing and helped me promote up through the ranks to Squire.", says Lobo. Lobo says, "I developed several friendships along the way most of whom are gone now." Lobo says, "Once I made Squire, my FED life really took a turn. In those days there were waiting lists to get into duchies." Lobo says, "Sometimes weeks, even months, would go by until openings became available. CMJman of Leo finally opened up a spot for me in the Duchy of Leo 3 weeks after I'd gotten my planet." Lobo says, "2 days after I became Squire of Trip (Flashbacks predecessor) I was invited to visit Earth to receive a special "coming of age" gift from a Baroness called "Poco"." Jazir grins Lobo looks around for acknowledging head nods and giggles Snowstar giggles. "ohhh, I remember Trip!", exclaims Neva. Claire grins Juel wonders about the details...will we hear them? Lobo winks and says, "I met her on Earth's LP from there she directed me just off the LP and asked me if I was ready for my gift" "Did I mention I was trusting and naive?", asks Lobo. Fancy nods again. Claire rofl "no...your what again?", asks Darksaber. Ditzy hadn't noticed. Lobo blushes a bit "He means naove", says Snowstar with a wink. Redspice laughs "In the twinkling of an eye I was WARPED to Horsell! I'd as well as had been in the middle of Saudi Arabia for all I knew.", says Lobo. "Not an adjective most would use for you, Lobo", says Claire with a wink. Lobo laughs Lobo says, "Poco hands me 500 meg and wanders off to somewhere somewhere I never did find! I had no clue what had just happened." Darksaber laughs Claire laughs "I couldn't TB anyone and my cries for help on COMS were fallen on deaf ears (or at least ones delighting in my anguish). I was totally mystified.", says Lobo. Fancy snickers. Neva laughs Lobo says, "Frankly, having only partial understanding of the game, I became a little concerned about my fate." Claire shakes her head and chuckles Snowstar thinks Lobo made a fortune from being trusting and naive. Redspice chuckles.. Lobo says, "At any rate 20 more minutes had elapsed and I was transported safely back to Earth. Later, I obviously found out I'd had a very privileged journey for a Squire of that day." Fancy says, "At least 600 megs so far..." Ditzy says, "Or trusting and naove" Lobo winks at Snowie Snowstar grins and nods at Ditzy. Lobo says, "Later on in my Squire days I had a brief and totally lack-luster career as Lt. Commander in the Korah guild. Enough said about that I didn't stay long with them." Lobo winks and says, "Okay...here's the naove thingie...I tried naive with the punctuation over it and it translates naove" Lobo says, "Other than that my PO days were filled with fun and merriment too numerous to account for here." Lobo takes a moment to take a swig of his JD Lobo says, "My AOL bills were astronomical in those days well over $300 per month. When FED went Pay-2-Play in 1997 that was the last straw and I left FED as a Thane." Lobo says, "3 solid years of play and only a Thane you say? Well, FED was much more about the EXPERIENCE of the game back then." Claire nods and remembers alot of people doing that "Exploring and socializing took precedence over promoting. Parties were almost nightly and quite grand affairs, they were.", says Lobo. "I rejoined FED as Lobo after FED had gone to flat rate and created the planet of Turf. The theme was Urban Ghetto a stretch for someone who's never lived it.", says Lobo. Ditzy remembers some of the old parties. Emcee can recall one or two himself Claire chuckles Lobo doesn't remember as many as he should...but the...they were PARTIES weren't they! Lobo says, "Turf was located in the duchy of Taos along with another planet called Juelz" Claire worries about the ones she DOESN'T remember Lobo nods to Claire and smiles... Juel remembers Taos fondly... Lobo winks and says, "but we have photos to remind ya" Emcee comforts claire :) Claire thinks about Zorra "gee, thanks Lobo", says Claire. Lobo looks around for Juel and smiles "About that time Zorra DDed and left FED, some months later", says Lobo. Lobo sighs as he reflects on Zorras leaving Ditzy grins. "a sad time", says Juel. Lobo winks and says, "I left again and came back again but this time with intent of resurrecting SkyPilo a move that I later regretted resurrecting the character not coming back to FED" Lobo says, "Yes Juel...a very sad time" Lobo says, "Once SkyPilot was back in the game I rewrote Trip from memory and called it Flashback. I joined Djkat in Nectar along with several of us Ex-Taosans." "I had to take a short break while I recovered from a severe chaffing-rash I'd gotten when Redspice relieved me of my boxers without warning!", exclaims Lobo. Claire remembers Nectar days fondly Redspice chuckles.. "Lots of good parties there", says Claire with a wink. "My days in Nectar were wonderful yet I still felt Sky was not a refit in FED and continually grew uncomfortable playing a character whose essence had passed on.", says Lobo. "sure... blame Red...lol", says Juel. Juel says, "or her brother..." Redspice nods... Lobo says, "I guess it was the harsh reality that you can never go back in hopes to regain what once was. FED is continually changing and along with it so is FED life." Lobo smiles weakly and sighs Snowstar nods and smiles at Lobo. Claire nods "Soon I realized that gone were the days of the Snark and Snerts gone was Mardi Gras on Bourbon gone were poker parties on Sarasota.", says Lobo. "well, Danny DOES keep snertdom alive I guess", says Lobo with a wink. Claire laughs Jazir laughs Redspice chuckles "SkyPilot was a fish out of water a soul without substance", says Lobo. Juel giggles "someone had to do it", says Claire. Snowstar admires the melodrama... "I promoted him to Duke, for the experience and DDed him shortly after.", says Lobo. Lobo says, "I immediately brought back Lobo but this time with Flashback as HIS planet. I rebuilt the planet from old files. The original Flashback was written in the WB since FTL was non-existent back then. This time I re-wrote it in Genesis." "Until recently I have been happily residing with my dear friends in the duchy of Juelz since bringing Lobo back. I have one alt, also in that duchy Xao, Thane of Tikal.", says Lobo. Lobo offers up a prayer of thanks for Genesis program and files "Lots of typing in that file", says Claire with a wink. "Tikal was created as a 'farm' planet and was never intended for a player-character role.", says Lobo. Ditzy tossees an offering to the genesis... "no kidding", says Lobo. Emcee like genesis really well :) "So to summarize my FED experience I've had three characters (Skypilot, Lobo and Xao), I've promoted to PO 7 times creating 7 planets, I've Dded 5 times.", says Lobo. Juel loves teh offering from Tikal Lobo winks and says, "I won the Carpenter's Award for Flashback last October, having the Walrus Award elude me because of some spelling errors and a misplaced exit or two" Lobo says, "Flashback is the only planet I ever submitted for review. Tikal, being a farm planet, has never been totally built out." Snowstar loves Flashback :) "Still, pimpressive, Lobo!", smiles Jazir. Lobo says, "Tikal is, however, completely finished in my head since I had a similar planet in another game." Jazir winks and says, "Impressive, too!" "hehe pimpressive, indeed!", says Snowstar with a wink. Neva giggles Lobo laughs at Jaz! Claire winks and says, "You were right the first time, Jaz" Chiefsgirl is wondering about being pimpressive "Lol, everybody needs one good type for the immortal transcript", says Jazir with a wink. "I recently promoted to Duke for the second time and plan on enjoying a leisurely retirement with no future DD's in the plans.", says Lobo. Ditzy will have to remember that word and writes it down Snowstar grins at Jaz. Juel is happy...that will ease several wallets Lobo flashes a bright smile Lobo says, "I've met 4 FED-friends in RL via my travels and but have never been to a Federation Space Meet." Lobo says, "I've been FED-engaged twice and never FED-wed." Lobo proposed to Snowstar once but realized half the male population of FED would DD if she accepted so withdrew the proposal. Claire chuckles Snowstar winks and says, "He didn't offer enough jewels" Redspice chuckles Lobo yawns and says with a wink, "See, I told ya it was going to be boring" Jazir chuckles Darksaber smiles, "been good so far" Emcee grins Lobo looks around to see if anyone is still awake Claire waves Emcee hops Lobo asks Chiefsgirl if he can now have the "Invisible Fence" collar removed from around his neck. Juel jerks on the chains just a little Redspice smiles Chiefsgirl shakes her head no Darksaber laughs "Any questions for Lobo?", asks Chiefsgirl. "Any questions?", asks Lobo. Lobo shouts, "GMTA, CG:)" Snowstar raises her hand! Lobo thwaps Snowies hand down... "Yes Snow?", asks Chiefsgirl. "anymore?", asks Lobo. Chiefsgirl ponders GMTA Snowstar smiles, "Who were the two fiances? And did you give THEM jewels?" Lobo winks and says, "Great Minds Think Alike" "I don't kiss and tell", says Lobo with a wink. "Ahhh", says Chiefsgirl. "Lobo has never been FED-engaged...that's all ya need to know", says Lobo with a wink. Snowstar smiles, "This is Meet & Greet, you have to Kiss & Tell" Lobo says, "nah nah nah" "You just changed your story Lobo", says Juel. Snowstar sighs and sinks back in her seat. "What Juel?", asks Lobo. Claire chuckles "Must've been Skypilot", says Snowstar with a wink. Juel is reading very carefully Lobo says, "Skypilot was FED-engaged twice" Claire nods Lobo says, "once early on...and then right before he DDed" "some guys will do ANYTHING to get out of being married!", exclaims Lobo. Claire nods Lobo smiles.. Juel raises her hand "any more?", asks Lobo. Lobo says, "except Juel" Lobo looks beyond Juels hand... "go ahead, hon", says Lobo. Lobo winks.. Ditzy wonders who is going to aske 'the' question tonight? Snowstar winks at Ditzy. Lobo ponders that one too Claire chuckles and wonders the same thing Lobo gets flushed... "tell us how you set up your pimp business....", says Juel. "OoooOOooo", says Snowstar. "Pimpressively!", exclaims Snowstar. "Ahhhh...twas easy...I had a duchy fulla ho's", says Lobo. Lobo laughs and ducks... Redspice laughs Ditzy raises an eyebrow. Snowstar looks for something to throw at Lobo! Claire checks to make sure she isn't in his duchy....nope, whew Lobo winks and says, "Boy...do *I* know how to bring an M&G to a close or not" Juel hands Snow the thong she found under Lobo's chair Lobo laughs... Snowstar drops the thong, "Eww!" Redspice smiles... "What is your favorite loc on Flashback and why?", asks Claire. Lobo says, "My favorite place is the gazebo...off the lily pond" "and why?", asks Lobo. "cause it's the most beautiful place on Flashback", says Lobo. Claire nods in agreement "do you always wear leather boxers...and is that why it was so hard to get comfortable on the stool?", asks Redspice. Lobo says, "that and the lily pond itself" Lobo smlies Lobo smiles too Snowstar raises her hand! Lobo winks and says, "I usually don't wear boxer, Red...unless I suspect you will be there too" Redspice nods... "and yes..I am wearing them tonight", says Lobo with a wink. "and yes..that's why it's hard to get comfortable", says Lobo with a wink. "well, I saw you squirming earlier...and figured they might be a bit warm", says Redspice. "You learn from a good chafing, eh?", asks Claire. "Yes, Snowie?", asks Lobo. Snowstar asks *the* question, "What's your most embarassing moment in Fed?" "oh my yes! Once is enuff!", exclaims Lobo. "ahhh...good question", says Lobo. Snowstar thought it up all by herself! Lobo says, "okay...this might take a little background" Lobo says, "a long long time ago...in a land far far away" Juel whispers that means it happened yesterday Ditzy points out copyright restrictions... "Well, remember that Thane I mentioned...in my dialog?", asks Lobo. Snowstar smiles, "The one you didn't name" "She was FEDwed to a Baron...", says Lobo. Darksaber nods Lobo says, "but..." Lobo ponders how to say this... Lobo says, "her and I shared certain...well...common likes" Lobo says, "exploring..." Ditzy perks. Emcee grins yeah! Lobo exclaims, "HA...you thought it was something dirty!" Juel notices exploring wasn't explained in detail "She and I loved to go exploring together", says Lobo. Emcee giggles "her FEDhubby hated it", says Lobo. "yeah exploring what?", says Snowstar with a wink. Ditzy says, "Or what they were exploring." "cause he'd been everywhere in FED and was bored with exploring new planets", says Lobo. Lobo says, "at any rate...to avoid his jealous wrath...she and I made "explorer characters"" "Mine was Teddy...hers was Teddysgal", says Lobo. Jeblt says, "ah..." Snowstar grins. Lobo says, "We explored all over" Lobo says, "unfortunately.........." Lobo says, "some spybeam caught us talking..." "errr...well, oops would be a good word to insert here", says Lobo. Neva giggles Fancy says, "Oh my... and with the names you two had..." Lobo says, "the "Baron von stick-in-the-mud" found out about us" Lobo says, "he was waiting for us on an LP" Snowstar laughs as she pictures this scene. Claire grumbles about rude spybeams "he nailed us good", says Lobo. "were you a party to a fed divorce?", asks Juel. Lobo says, "and publically displayed us...and our main characters to all" "yep", says Lobo. Fancy pictures the scene from "Gimme Three Steps" and thinks that scene may have been very similar. "but Lobo did you have fun", says Jeblt with a wink. "I was...and that was not the intent", says Lobo. Lobo exclaims, "YES...I had fun!!" "well that is what counts", says Jeblt with a wink. Lobo winks and says, "at any rate...those exploring days were over" "how many wet kleenexs did you have to pick up?", asks Juel. Snowstar giggles. Lobo says, "I just left em on the LP..." "being the cad that I am", says Lobo with a wink. "We didn't "hang" together after that...", says Lobo. "and she did eventually go back to him", says Lobo. Claire says, "oh dear..." Lobo asks, "Anymore questions before we let the fighters go?" "If you could change any one thing about Fed, what would you change?", asks Ditzy. "Make it harder to promote", says Lobo. Waddling and waiting Duchess Rere has appeared with a shimmer of teleportation effect. "especially lower levels", says Lobo. "Dang...do I need to start over now that Rere is here??", asks Lobo. "Yep", says Ditzy. Redspice nods Chiefsgirl laughs "yes", says Emcee. Rere nods to Lobo! Claire yep Lobo sighs... Lobo reshuffles his pages... Rere winks and says, "Tell me about your fedlife" Rere asks, "Did you say you lived in Leo?" "which one?", asks Claire. "My FED career started when I was a mere lad", says Lobo. Jeblt winks and says, "yep you can recap it for me too" Claire chuckles Chiefsgirl laughs "forget the fedlife, just repeat the embarassing stuff", says Neva with a wink. Ditzy giggles. Rere laughs "Did I mention I was innocent and naove?", asks Lobo. Juel says, "and your part in the divorce" Chiefsgirl asks, "Any final questions?" Redspice laughs Jazir grins Claire looks over Lobos shoulder for the censored parts Lobo eeps and covers his pages! "Yes Lobo I got a question", says Jeblt. Claire grabs a page and runs Rere snatches the good pages! "Ahem...", says Lobo. Claire shows it to Rere Lobo says, "Thanks all for coming..." Rere compares her pages with Claires Jeblt winks and says, "Whats is this Red dress you where seen in" Claire blushes and giggles "Our pleasure, Lobo!", smiles Jazir. Lobo says, "Hope it provided some interesting moments for you" Claire applauds Claire says, "good job, hon" Rere winks and says, "Damn...hate when I miss um" Ditzy applauds Darksaber says, "Good job Lobo" Chiefsgirl cheers for Lobo "thankya", says Lobo. Redspice applauds Snowstar claps loudly for Lobo! Rere cheers wildly! "good job Lobo", says Jeblt. "I'd like to thank Lobo for being our guest", says Chiefsgirl. Juel applauds loudly Emcee says, "will have to read the transcript ..punted 3 times" Lobo bows too deeply and falls off the stage! Redspice smiles, "good job for sure" "Please join me next week when our guest will be Zeroz", says Chiefsgirl. Lobo picks himself up... Claire hands Emcee the extra pages "hehe that's probably why Rere had to come over, Emcee", says Snowstar with a wink. Rere watches Lobo land in a whippy pillow! "Thank you all.... great audience tonight", says Chiefsgirl. |
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