Fed Meet and Greet with Racingnut

March 23, 2003

March 23, 2003

Racingnut pours himself a brew and sits down on the edge of the stage

Wearing half of Galin's kilt Esperanza has just arrived.

Racingnut has bought you a winter ale straight from maines microbrewery!

Racingnut glances nervously at his beer

"Espy is that the piece I ripped in half to clean with?", says Felina with a wink.

Esperanza spikes Rnut's beer

Esperanza nods at Felina

Esperanza says, "That's why I only have half a kilt to wear"

"it looks much better on you!", exclaims Felina.

Esperanza keeps her back to the wall

Sirglec says, "I like the way she placed it. Leaves a whole bunch to the imagination."

Cartman quietly sneaks a mirror onto the toe of his shoe

Racingnut says, "thats what worries me sir lol"

Esperanza says, "Okay, thank you all for coming."

Esperanza says, "I know you all wanted Galin tonight, but he is still out of town...I think...."

Esperanza says, "And Wolfyn is not feeling well tonight"

Esperanza says, "So I am the lucky host who gets to tormen...er interview Racingnut"

Redspice applauds Espe....

"think u had it right the first time espy", says Racingnut.

Sirglec applauds Espy and RN.

Esperanza grins at Racingnut

"Okay are you READY?", asks Esperanza.

Antonia applauds

Sirglec winks and says, "Oooo.. bad question to ask the one to be grilled."

Racingnut winks and says, "me ready? im always ready...ummm for what?"

Esperanza checks out Racingnut's perch on the stool

"Comfy?", asks Esperanza.

Esperanza nudges Racingnut

"oh yeah", says Racingnut.

Esperanza grins

Esperanza asks, "Okay Racingnut, we'll start with the standard question...How did you find Fed and when did you first start playing?"

"I found fed back in mid 1995 when it was still on aol and they were charging 2 bucks an hour to play", says Racingnut.

"it happened to be on the main screen as an advertisement", says Racingnut.

Esperanza asks, "So why did you pay $2 bucks and hour to play? Or $2.95 to be exact?"

"i decided to check it out and see what it was i was hooked almost immediately", says Racingnut.

Esperanza smiles

Avenger still gets withdrawal symptoms

Esperanza asks, "Were you Racingnut then?"

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Racingnut says, "no i wasnt..i was on aol as lazy890 and also cptlazyasg due to me being in babylon5 roleplay back then"

Racingnut says, "i kinda have to thank coitster1 for getting me into that stuff"

Esperanza asks, "Does he or she still play?"

"no he doesnt..i wish he did though", says Racingnut.

Esperanza asks, "So you hung out with him. Anybody else you remember?"

Racingnut says, "oh quite a few but the main ones i remember was JRuffalo, AZwirble and also onyxgod and shaver though i wasnt friends with the latter 2"

Esperanza asks, "Did you get to planet owner level?"

"yes i did i was squire of Grandstand its as far as i got", smiles Racingnut.

Esperanza smiles, "And there is a Grandstand today too"

Racingnut nods

Esperanza asks, "So why did you leave?"

"mainly due to financial reasons shortly after fed went to the web around 1997 i believe..i looked into it but never got back into it till just last year when i found it on a search engine", says Racingnut.

Esperanza asks, "So you checked it out and got hooked again?"

Racingnut smiles, "yes"

Esperanza grins. "What hooked you?

"firstly the fact that so many were willing to chat and help when needed..it was kind of surprising", says Racingnut.

"That wasn't your first experience with Fed?", asks Esperanza.

"I mean it's friendlier now?", asks Esperanza.

Racingnut says, "i would say so yes..people are much more willing to chat and help they werent quite so willing back then"

Racingnut says, "you had to earn almost every step"

Antonia nods

Gwarrior nods.

"Do you think you would have stayed if it was that way now?", asks Esperanza.

Racingnut says, "I believe so..theres something very enticing about fed about how you can be whomever you want and have fun doing it"

Esperanza asks, "Who do you hang out with now?"

Racingnut says, "i hang out with people like blirish, you, GW, and many others"

Esperanza smiles

Gwarrior smiles at his mention.

"its a much more light hearted atmosphere now where before it was business centered", says Racingnut.

Esperanza asks, "What would you change if you could?"

Racingnut says, "if i could make changes i would bring back the old fac requirements that is so much profit in so much time..maybe 30 days"

Racingnut says, "it would slow down the promotions to po"

Esperanza nods

"Anything else?", asks Esperanza.

Racingnut says, "i would bring back the snark"

Racingnut says, "i think thats about all"

Esperanza smiles, "Otherwise you're pretty happy then"

Esperanza says, "Tell us about Grandstand...the concept and why you chose that motif."

Racingnut says, "i chose grandstand because i felt it would be the proper name for a pure racing planet, it was intended to be that way back in aol fed however i never got around to doing it so i kinda resurrected my old planet"

"i wanted originally to create 4 different venues of racing but quickly found that would be almost impossible", says Racingnut.

Racingnut says, "making the track thats there was the hardest to do since i never raced in RL"

Esperanza asks, "Are you a RL race fan?"

Racingnut grins

Racingnut says, "yes i am"

"Nascar?", asks Snowlily.

Racingnut says, "basically everything cept formula 1"

Snowlily nods to RN

Esperanza asks, "So is the tract now open for business?"

"Er track?", asks Esperanza.

"yes indeed its been modified a couple times incorporating suggestions made by Thulium..i also ran the corkscrew a couple times and got ideas from that in addition to my online racing experiences", says Racingnut.

Esperanza asks, "So the track is a puzzle of sorts?"

Racingnut says, "of sorts it offers choices as to the line you can take in the turn and you might win or you might crash..who can say"

Esperanza nods

Esperanza asks, "Are the crashes deadly?"

"no but they can be brutal and your race will be over", says Racingnut.

Esperanza makes a note to be sure to bring her helmet

"ive had a lot of rave reviews including one from darkensi who races in RL so im very pleased with it", says Racingnut.

Esperanza can vouch that its fun to do

"Okay have there been past or present Mrs. Nut's or special relationships?", asks Esperanza.

"no just good friends who ive had the privelidge of spending time with here", says Racingnut.

Gwarrior says, "guess we need to get him on the Dating Game"

Esperanza resists the impulse to hug her victi...er interviewee

Esperanza smiles, "And you know you can't get out of the most embarassing moment question"

Racingnut grins

"id have to say it was when i was first starting my time in fed here..i sold my ship prematurely and had no money to buy another", says Racingnut.

Esperanza asks, "And what did you do?"

"well i had just made captain and didnt want to DD..thanks to soulquestr i was able to get another ship and haul full 600T loads", says Racingnut.

Esperanza asks, "Was this in your first incarnation or this one?"

Gwarrior is guessing this one.

"this one..i had simply forgotten how much ships cost in fed", says Racingnut.

Esperanza says, "Ah right. can happen"

"What are your favorite things to do in Fed now? Anything in particular?", asks Esperanza.

"chat with friends in 3d+ and other duchies and also run my planet", says Racingnut.

Racingnut says, "i also enjoy fighting in tournaments"

Esperanza says, "And Racingnut is getting better and better at the fighting events too"

Gwarrior cuddles Antonia.

Esperanza asks, "Okay I'll open it up to the audience now. Anybody have a question for Racingnut?"

Snowlily exclaims, "He is indeed!"

"who won the race tonight?", asks Gwarrior.

"Race?", asks Esperanza.

Racingnut asks, "you mean todays afternoon race?"

"oh yeah", says Gwarrior.

"that", says Gwarrior.

Gwarrior laughs.

"i honestly dont know i didnt watch the entire race", says Racingnut.

"ah", says Gwarrior.

"u can find it on nascar.com usually", smiles Racingnut.

"Any other questions for Racingnut?", asks Esperanza.

Redspice raises her hand...

Esperanza says, "Redspice"

Redspice says, "I drove a corvette the other night...what sort of car do I get to drive on your"

Redspice says, "planet..."

Redspice slaps her fingers...

Racingnut says, "porsche :) ive always loved that manufacturer and i incorporated it into the track"

Redspice blinks...and smiles....

Gwarrior starts gagging.

"I can handle that!", exclaims Redspice.

Redspice says, "hey, its an adventure...."

Esperanza says, "Low, fast..."

Redspice smiles, "enjoy it..."

Gwarrior laughs.

Esperanza gets all dreamy eyed

"Any other questions?", asks Esperanza.

Esperanza asks, "Anything you want to say that I didn't ask you Racingnut?"

Racingnut smiles, "nothing comes to mind at this time espy"

"Well then I thank Racingnut for being on the hotseat this evening and thank you all for coming.", says Esperanza.

"thank you for having me", says Racingnut.

Gwarrior applauds.

"And check out the track on Grandstand everybody", smiles Esperanza.

Esperanza has given Racingnut a friendly hug!

Sirglec applauds.

"See? That wasn't so bad", smiles Esperanza.

Redspice applauds....

Sirglec has given Racingnut a tender hug!

Felina applauds

Jazir claps and smiles

Redspice smiles and get her racing helmet on...

Wyldcat applauds