[25/04/2011 22:27:13] Lightyjo: hiya you around?
[25/04/2011 22:27:23] Paul (Pogue Mahone): hey
[25/04/2011 22:27:47] Lightyjo: ah always invisible!
[25/04/2011 22:27:52] Lightyjo: paranoia and the tw player!
[25/04/2011 22:27:56] Paul (Pogue Mahone): lol
[25/04/2011 22:28:16] Lightyjo: ok so you got some time to spare!
[25/04/2011 22:28:17] Paul (Pogue Mahone): its more so i don't get bombarded when my skype loads up and i don't actually want to be on it
[25/04/2011 22:28:27] Lightyjo: yes I believe you!
[25/04/2011 22:28:29] Paul (Pogue Mahone): lol
[25/04/2011 22:30:10] Lightyjo: ok ready!
[25/04/2011 22:30:30] Lightyjo: Question 1. Ok so talk me through your ign? Album or bottom related?
[25/04/2011 22:31:57] Paul (Pogue Mahone): most definitely bottom related! We decided whilst playing w1 we would all co-play on w7, and the name was suggested by a member who happens to be irish. We did have to amend the spelling a bit though
[25/04/2011 22:32:21] Lightyjo: lol well must say I will never look at that band in same light again!
[25/04/2011 22:32:28] Lightyjo: Question 2. Now you guys are co dukes and co players? Whats the hardest thing about making this work in leading and co playing>
[25/04/2011 22:33:41] Paul (Pogue Mahone): Erm, the times when we all want to get on at the same time I guess. Doesnt happen too often luckily enough, but can be very annoying!
[25/04/2011 22:34:07] Lightyjo: and co duking? How do you work that?
[25/04/2011 22:34:50] Paul (Pogue Mahone): in terms of duking - its a major plus being able to spread the load over the three of us along with only having one account to look after. All three of us have our own strengths and weaknesses, and we tend to bounce off each other really well
[25/04/2011 22:35:11] Lightyjo: Question 3. everyone (and I mean everyone) tells me Rob is the lazy one is this true?
[25/04/2011 22:35:20] Paul (Pogue Mahone): no - were all lazy
[25/04/2011 22:35:29] Lightyjo: lol
[25/04/2011 22:35:32] Paul (Pogue Mahone): would you believe me if i told you we hadn't farmed for about three weeks now?
[25/04/2011 22:35:32] Lightyjo: Question 4. Tell me something about you that no one else knows?
[25/04/2011 22:36:26] Paul (Pogue Mahone): anyways number four - thats a hard one!
[25/04/2011 22:37:00] Lightyjo: tmi!
[25/04/2011 22:37:39] Paul (Pogue Mahone): erm...
[25/04/2011 22:37:58] Lightyjo: must be something....!
[25/04/2011 22:38:34] Paul (Pogue Mahone): i actually cant snipe? and get rob to do it when we have incoming trains lol
[25/04/2011 22:38:46] Lightyjo: does rob know this>!!
[25/04/2011 22:38:48] Lightyjo: ok
[25/04/2011 22:38:50] Lightyjo: Question 5. How did you get into TW
[25/04/2011 22:39:18] Paul (Pogue Mahone): i was bored a couple of years ago, and was poking around on the internet for a game to play
[25/04/2011 22:39:35] Paul (Pogue Mahone): came across tribal wars, messed about on .net, got rimmed, found the uk servers, and been here ever since
[25/04/2011 22:40:00] Lightyjo: so a fair time then? Favourite world?
[25/04/2011 22:42:11] Paul (Pogue Mahone): ive been playing for about two years now id say. I don't know if I could say I have a favourite world - I had some great times on W1 and met some amazing people who I class as good friends of mine now. Its also where I learnt to play TW so ill always have a soft spot for it. But Ive met some equally great people on W7 and the success were having is beyond anything we ever expected when we started out, so that makes it a little more special i guess
[25/04/2011 22:42:30] Lightyjo: um ok I like that
[25/04/2011 22:42:33] Lightyjo: Question 6. Your profile mentions the KnK name being stolen for UK6? Give us the short version of what happened?
[25/04/2011 22:43:49] Paul (Pogue Mahone): Hehe, that was down to a disgruntled former W1 member stealing our name and claiming to be the real KnK on W6. Obviously that wasn't the case, and when we started out on W7 we were getting endless mails from UK6 players asking if we were linked to them, so we thought we better set the record straight
[25/04/2011 22:44:07] Lightyjo: lol
[25/04/2011 22:44:10] Lightyjo: Question 7. How often do you skype Zed from V? (Note Zed is a very special lady from V who co dukes and breaks hearts and is not to be trusted with glue ever :icon_eek
[25/04/2011 22:46:04] Paul (Pogue Mahone): We have phases, but mainly its in the shared room we have. Spoke to her and Sam loads tonight lol. If none of you knew about the KnK-V alliance you do now! Worst kept secret on W7 I reckon
[25/04/2011 22:46:32] Lightyjo: Question 8. Funnist moment in W7?
[25/04/2011 22:46:56] Paul (Pogue Mahone): 8 - Anything 240volts says, his rants are hilarious
[25/04/2011 22:47:18] Lightyjo: lol yes they are !
[25/04/2011 22:47:26] Lightyjo: and saddest moment?
[25/04/2011 22:49:30] Paul (Pogue Mahone): Always when we lose a W1 vet. Some of us have been playing together a long time, and unfortunately as always happens real life has a habit of getting in the way from time to time. Were a tight knit bunch in KnK, but especially those of us who fought alongside each other against massive odds on W1. Nothing like creating bonds in adversity
[25/04/2011 22:50:06] Lightyjo: very true and is gutting when a long term tribemate has to go
[25/04/2011 22:50:13] Lightyjo: Question 10. If you could change one thing in TW (rule/unit/mod Lol) what would it be and why?
[25/04/2011 22:52:11] Paul (Pogue Mahone): This might be controversial, but its something I really hate about TW. I would get rid of farming. Its boring, monotonous, time consuming (even when done properly), and makes the game less fun than it should be. It also makes it much harder for newer players to get into the game, which is not a good thing. Im playing W56 on .net because im so curious about how a no haul world will pan out, and id love to see one on the UK servers
[25/04/2011 22:52:42] Lightyjo: and which is good as leads onto my next question...!
[25/04/2011 22:52:56] Lightyjo: Question 11. Whats your take on botting and bot checks?
[25/04/2011 22:55:03] Paul (Pogue Mahone): The only reason bots exist is because of the massive advantage they bring in terms of farming. Theres no other reason to have a bot than to farm for you. No farming - no need for bot. No bots, then its all down to individual ability, which is what TW should be down to, not who can farm the most resources. We can all play farmville to do that!. Bot checks - they are necessary I guess, but only the admins know whether they actually work or not.....
[25/04/2011 22:55:23] Lightyjo: and they not saying much!
[25/04/2011 22:55:29] Lightyjo: 12. What do you think it is about TW that keeps you hooked?
[25/04/2011 22:57:06] Paul (Pogue Mahone): The people that play it. My co-players, every KnK member, and those we fight alongside and against. Its the banter on skype, in the forums, on the externals, and IGM when you are having a particularly good battle with an enemy which keeps you wanting more. Take away the people and TW is nothing in my opinion.....
[25/04/2011 22:57:28] Lightyjo: I totally agree
[25/04/2011 22:57:49] Lightyjo: Ok well those were my ever so professionally prepared questions!
[25/04/2011 22:58:05] Lightyjo: Is there anything else you'd like the community to know about you?
[25/04/2011 23:00:11] Paul (Pogue Mahone): Just that I hope that KnK isn't seen as the big bad wolf that the number one tribes are normally viewed as. We try really hard to make sure we do things the right way. We don't always get it right, but we do try to! Id also hazard a guess were one of the only UK tribes that planned a get together the weekend we had a major op land against us. Beer is always more important than TW
[25/04/2011 23:02:03] Lightyjo: actually wine is but yes remember that post and liked it a lot! Luckily your dancing vid didn't upload so was saved that! Paul has been a pleasure chatting and Zed is anxious to see what you've said about her so will ty and leave you in peace!
[25/04/2011 23:02:39] Paul (Pogue Mahone): lol ok - cheers jo, i quite enjoyed doing that, and thanks for taking the time to do it, the UK7 forums could do with livening up a bit