Meeting with Tony Christopher - June 1996
A screenshot of the meeting, featuring Sa-Neheset, Tony and Sa-Paneshe at the Starway Cafe stage in Dreamscape.
Sa-Neheset: <Bleep?><Blipdom bleep blip?>
<Behlp?> <shrug>
<Bleepdol Tony Christopher?>
<Bleep?> <shrug>
Sa-Paneshe: <bleeepdol Christopher Tony>
Tony: What's going on?
Who are you?
where am I?
I fell asleep on the sofa
watching ....
Sa-Neheset: <Bleep?> <shrug>
Tony: is this a dream?
WHO ARE YOU?????
Sa-Neheset: <BLEEP! BLEEP BLIPDOL!> <frown>
Tony: I feel sick
did you give me some drug?
let me out of here
Sa-Neheset: <BLEEP! BLEEP BLIPDOL!> <frown>
Tony: I am out of control
Sa-Neheset: <Blip bleepdol! Blehpdom blibdollop!> <grin>
Sa-Paneshe: <BLIP BLUB!> <frown>
Tony: they have captured me and I have no control over them
Sa-Paneshe: <Blip bleepdol! Blehpdom blibdollop!> <grin>
Tony: What do you want from me?
I can't understand you?
Sa-Neheset: <Bleep?> <shrug>
Tony: So the least you can do is get me acup of coffee!
WHat is that thing ... a coffee maker?
Sa-Neheset: <BLIP?> <shrug>
Tony: I could use a cup of coffee
Sa-Paneshe: <Behlp?> <Bleep blipdolplip?> <shrug>
Tony: oh, you don't know what coffee is
Sa-Neheset: <Bleep blip!>
Tony: this thing if pretty cool,
I guess it is a translator
Sa-Paneshe: <Bleep.>
Sa-Neheset: <Bleep?> <shrug>
Tony: now I can talk to you wierdos
Sa-Neheset: <Behlp?> <Bleep blipdolplip?> <shrug>
Tony: do you really think that I can do that for fyou?
no way!!
Sa-Paneshe: <Blip bleepdol! Blehpdom blibdollop!> <grin>
Tony: I don't like you guys
Sa-Neheset: <Blip bleepdol! Blehpdom blibdollop!> <grin>
Tony: I will not answer that questioin!!!
Sa-Neheset: <BLEEP! BLEEP BLIPDOL!> <frown>
Sa-Paneshe: <BLEEP! BLEEP BLIPDOL!> <frown>
Tony: Very funny! I don't think so!!!
you need to learn some manners
thanks for backing off
Sa-Paneshe: <Blop.> <bow> <Blippleblop bloop!> <grin>
Tony: OK, I have been informed that Ihave been
captured and brought here to be observed and answer questions
My name is Tony,
I am the WorldsAway Executive Director
I wiish I was back at work and not here
these guys are not too firendly
I am under their control
they are preventing me from ESPing in or out
The item in my hand is a translator
it doesn't make coffee, it allows me to understand my alien captors
it is apparently quite fragile
excessive use will overload it ....
actually I think they are easily overloaded
they will let me go if they like my answers to the questions
Maybe they are writing a book
I don't think anyone will ever beleive this
You can ask questions through the aliens
Avatars with names A through M please ESP sa-neheset
Avatars with names N through Z please ESP sa-paneshe
They will collect the questions and decide which to give me . ... be
easy on me
this is a funny translator
my only chance to escape this neightmare is your questions
Here goes
Sa-Neheset: <Behlp?> <Bleep blipdolplip?> <shrug>
Tony: Q: will new locales be opened?
Yes, we have many planned ....
and we are currently working on interior and outdoor locales
the world will keep growing
Tony: Q: what are the next objects?
We are continuing to improve turfs as a priority
with imporvd security, furniture and wall hangings
note that wall hangings will include glue to put them on the wall
Tony: Q; Will there be more Oracles and Acolytes?
Yes, there will be
we continue to grow the Acolyte staff with the Dreamscape community
There are currently over 20 Acolytes
We will be adding oracles and Acolytes to cover European times
Tony: Q: will Tony be an Oracle?
Tony type fast enougth to be an Oracle
errr, Tony can't type fast enough to be an Oracle
Tony: Q: there are a lot of questions about sitting?
Yes, we are adding additional animations to the avatars
including sitting
Hi mom, they captured me!
Tony: Q: Will there be new body types and will body prices come down?
Yes, there will be new body types introduced along with new outdoors
locales
Body prices will fluctuate with the market
Tony: Q: will there be new clothes and accessories?
There will not be new clothes for quite a ong time
long time
however accesories will be available soon ... sorry,
I can't give an exact date
but, they will be cool!
these aliens could use a few accessories
they didn't like that answer!
Tony: Q: will there be a teleporter near turf building?
Absolutely, we are workign on that right now
It takes me a long time to get to my apartment, so I guarantee it has
priority
NOTE for those who have recently arrived
ESP your questions to the aliens
The aliens tell me that I have been invited to a wedding .. thanks!!
Tony: Q:
Q: will the theatre be a real theatre?
Yes, it will be designed to be able to more easily
hold events like this ... thes aliens are a hassle!
and also the theatre will be used for plays and other theatre type events
Tony: Q: will there be towels in the Dreamscape?
A; yes (but, just for the athletic bodies and space travelers)
Tony: Q: will there be music?
eventually, but it will be quite a long time
Tony: Q: What about in-world documents and a message center/post-office
We are working on both of these ... we really want them and are
working hard to
create them
save me from these creeps!!
Tony: Q: will we be able to kiss?
As I mentioned, we are adding animations ... we will put that on the list
Hugs is already on the list
Tony: Q: what kind of games will be available in Harlequin Game area?
like turfs so that avatars can rent private game spaces
Next we will add board game type entertainments
including dice games
Heh aliens, am I doing good?
Sa-Neheset: <Behlp?> <Bleep blipdolplip?> <shrug>
Tony: Yeah, they are beginning to like me
Sa-Neheset: <Behlp?> <Bleep blipdolplip?> <shrug>
<Behlp?> <Bleep blipdolplip?> <shrug>
<Bleep?> <shrug>
Tony: Harlequin will also include multiplayer games ...
everything we do will be multiplayer
Q: how do I get a job at WA?
We are working on a Web page to collect this information
Sa-Neheset: <Behlp?> <Bleep blipdolplip?> <shrug>
Tony: We will post this in the forum when it is ready
Sa-Neheset: Bleeeeeeeeeep
Tony: Q; what are we going to do about the thieves?
Gee, I got stolen right out of my bed by these aliens!
I think we should take care fo these aliens
But, reagrding normal avatar thieves in Dreamscape, we are
adding Acolyte powers so that Acolytes can
better handle thefts and harassment when it occurs
we are currently testing these powers
I wish an Acolyt had them to save me from being stolen from my bed
Sa-Neheset: <frown><frown><frown><frown><frown><frown><frown>bleeepnik
Tony: wo what are you so upset about?
Sa-Neheset: <frown><frown><frown><frown><frown>bleeepzingableopzingarbleepoela
Tony: These guys are really creepy
Sa-Paneshe: <Blop.> <bow> <Blippleblop bloop!> <grin>
<Bleep.>
Sa-Neheset: Blorp
Tony: Also, regarding theft, we will be adding the
'ability to remove items from a chest without
Sa-Neheset: Gorpbleep zing zing bleeeeeep <frown><frown><frown><sigh><sigh>
Tony: removing them from your pocket
Sa-Paneshe: <Behlp!> <sigh> <Bleep blipdolplip!> <shrug>
Tony: Q; Do Avatars ever die?
Yes, if you do not use them for 3 months
For the new arrivals, I am holding a translator
Sa-Neheset: bleeep zingarelaaaaaaa blorp>>>>><<<<<jump><jump>
Tony: to translate the beeps and burps from these creepy allines
aliens
Tony: Q: when will you fix the ESP bug?
Its fixed
you should see it with the next update
Tony: Q: what is the purpose of the "How Healthy Am I" status?
When Avatars are able to enter dangerous areas (new)
they could come down with diseases and other afflictions
the "How Healthy am I " status will provide a medical diagnosis
Tony: Q: will there be an adult area in the Dreamscape?
Ahem, the aliens are wondering what an "Adult area" means
Sa-Neheset: <Behlp?> <Bleep blipdolplip?> <shrug>
<Bleep?> <shrug>
Tony: Answer is that there will most likely not be
there will not, in the near future, be any adult or kid focused areas
Tony: Q: why not any adult or kid focused areas?
Because we protect your identity and we don't know what you are
We'd rather concentrate on making the Dreamscape fun for everyone
Tony: Q: will there be selective blocking of ESPs available?
No, I won't do that
these guys are rude ....
ouch
GET AWAY FROM ME!!
You got no manners!
Back to the discussions here
Sa-Neheset: <Bleep?> <shrug>
Tony: Selective blocking of ESPs will be availble, but I can't say when
Tony: Q: will there be new heads in vendos
Yes, there will be new heads in vendos by July 19th ....
are Vaz and Teresias!
Sorry, can't say which will be removed ....
For new arrivals, i will answer questions that you ESP to
these creeps on my right and left
Tony: Q:
Q: pets, will there be pets?
THere already are fuzzies that you can get in V-Mart
and, we are planning other types of animated pets
Sa-Neheset: <Bleep?> <shrug>
<Behlp?> <Bleep blipdolplip?> <shrug>
Tony: Can
Pets will most likely follow new locales
Tony: Q: Why are new items only given to a few avatars?
It is because we are introducing them as prizes
some prizes will be introduced to vendos
and we will also new items to vendos beyond the prizes
Sa-Neheset: <Bleep?> <shrug>
Tony: come on .... ask more questions,
these guys are giving me a hard time
Tony: Q: will there be rainbow head spray?
I can't imagine ... it would look hideous!
if you really want it ... well, no, can't make promises
Tony: Q: Will the stick in the turf building ever grow leaves?
We are working on 16 bit fertilizer as we speak!
Has anybody been watering it?
Tony: Q: will there be more inegration between the Dreamscape and forum?
As we get in-world documents, some topics from the forum
will come into the world
Tony: Q: where does FCT stand on add-in products for WA software?
Programs like Bing0, trivia and poker are cool
Tony: Q: will there be TV in WA?
Sa-Neheset: <BLEEP! BLEEP BLIPDOL!> <frown>
Tony: but WA is so much better than TV ...
Sa-Neheset: <Bleep?> <shrug>
Tony: answer is no, there willnot be TV in WA
What ... you want me to go where with you?
Sa-Neheset: <Behlp?> <Bleep blipdolplip?> <shrug>
Tony: these guys have very little patience
Okay, okay, I'll answer more questions
Tony: Q: when will the crashes and pauses stop?
When Bill Gates fixes Windows
Actually, we will be releasing version 1.2 which will fix more of the
causes of crashes and slow response
Tony: Q: will we have more than 2 avatars per account?
Most likely not ... is your name Sybil?
Tony: Q: will you conintue to support the Mac platform
The last two programmers we hired are Mac programmers
I think that says it all
They said I can go home soon!!
Tony: Q: Will we be able to keep extra bodies in a chest?
that sounds pretty grizzly to me ... do you own a chainsaw too?
Tony: Q: how about putting a warning in the promenade to teach newbies about
thieves?
GREAT idea ... we'll do it ... look for it in the update after the next
Tony: Q: will there be any special pricing for WA users? and will Compuserve
be the
only provider?
Compuserve is and for the forseeable future will remain the
distribuotr of the
Dreamscape. Compuserve pricing is out of our control ...
You can let us know what you think priciing packages should be and we
will pass the suggestions on to the folks at Compuserve ... send to
the WA Team account: 76710,162
Hi everyone, ... thanks, your questions are keeping these creeps off
my back
Tony: Q: whys is WA not available on WOW!
WOW! has a new/unique client structure which is not compatible with
WA client
The WOW! service is delivered through a single window ... even web access
Tony: Q: will the number of tokens earned per hour increase?
Unlikely
For newcomers, this thing in my hand is a translator so I can
understand what the alien creeps on both sides of me are saying
Tony: Q: why is there a different rate of token earning for ghost
Sa-Neheset: blorp grrrr
Tony: Because we want to encourage you to have an Avatar presence in the
Dreamscape
Sa-Neheset: Rowrbleeeep!
Tony: and to interact with others and to get known
Sa-Neheset: Bleeep oooga ogga blehpppp<frown><frown>
Tony: Q:
will turfs be for sale?
Well, then they would become condos -- right?
If we get in a real cash crunch we'll sell the turfs and make them condos
Keep your eye on Fujitsu stock!
Tony: Q: Will experienced avatars be able to go to the Argo and help train
newbies?
As we recruit Acolytes we will look for experienced avatars
Someone doesn't like my outfit
The question is where did I get my outfit
the answer is from Passion's Fashions
She really likes pink .. don't you like it??
Tony: Q: will there always be a 6 avatar limit per locale
No, as we increase performance we will be able to increase number
of avatars per locale
Tony: Q: where do I sign up for the next beta test?
Send your request to WA Team, 76710,162
Tony: Q: Will we be able to put more things in their pockets?
we won't be increasing the number of items you can have in your
pockets, but you will be able to take things out of chests which are in
your pocket without having to remove the chest .. of course, this will
cause a very unattractive bulge!
Tony: NOTE: there will be a transcript of this session in the forum ... as
long as I
am returned safely to my home
if the transcript is not there, pleas send help!!
Help me get out of h ere
these guys are getting wierd on me
GET AWAY FROM ME!!
Sa-Paneshe: bleepdom.> <Bleep?>
<Bleep.>
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<Behlp bleepdom.> <Bleep?> <Blipdom bleep blip?>
<Blipdom bleep blip?>
<Bleep?>
<Bleep.> <Behlp bleepdom.>
<Behlp bleepdom.> <Blipdom bleep blip?>
<Behlp bleepdom.> <Bleep?> <Blipdom bleep blip?>
Sa-Neheset: <Bleep?>
Sa-Paneshe: <Bleep?>
<Bleep.> <Blehp!>
Tony: No, no, I am not trying to escape
Sa-Neheset: <Bleep?> <Blipdom bleep blip?><Behlp bleepdom.> <Bleep?>
Sa-Paneshe: <Bleep?><Blipdom bleep blip?>
<Behlp?> <shrug>
Sa-Neheset: <Bleep.><Blipdom <Bleep?> bleep blip?>
<Behlp bleepdom.> <Bleep?> <Blipdom bleep blip?>
<Blipdom bleep blip?><Bleep?>
<Behlp bleepdom.> <Bleep?> <Blipdom bleep blip?><Bleep?>
<Bleep.> <Blehp!>
<Bleep?><Blipdom bleep blip?>
<Behlp?> <shrug>
Tony: You want the translator back??
Sa-Neheset: <BLIP?> <shrug>
Sa-Paneshe: <Bleep.>
Sa-Neheset: <BLIP?> <shrug>
Tony: what assurance do I have that you will not harm me?
Sa-Paneshe: <Blip bleepdol! Blehpdom blibdollop!> <grin>
<Blop.> <bow> <Blippleblop bloop!> <grin>
Tony: These creeps are telling me that I have to go away with them
Sa-Paneshe: <Bleep.>
Tony: be sure to look for the transcript