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Jacko - How hard was it when you first started the
site?
Red Phoenix - Not
very, actually. When
I took over, there wasn’t a whole lot of stuff to post
or work on.
Jacko - What’s the hardest thing for you now running
the site?
Red Phoenix - Finding
time to work on things.
Contrary to what people may think, webmasters
aren’t at their PC and online 24/7.
Jacko - How does running the site affect your personal
life, as in free time and stuff?
Red Phoenix - It’s
not changed me too much.
I’ve never been very social, so I guess this was
the perfect gig for me.
Jacko - What does your family and friends think of you
running such a big site?
Red Phoenix - They’re
supportive about what I do…guess that’s all one could
ask for.
Jacko - What made you start or want to make a RCT
website and what other sites have you ran or helped out in
any way what so ever?
Red Phoenix - I
didn’t start RCT Station…Ogre did a while before I
came along. As
for other sites, look at the Ogre’s Network…I help in
everything. However,
if you want to know about other RCT sites I’ve helped,
there are a few webmasters I helped out by answering
questions and helped them with html
Jacko - What do you think is some of the perks of
running a major site?
Red Phoenix - I
don’t think there are any perks.
Jacko - Also what do you think the main disadvantages
of running one too?
Red Phoenix - No
time to do other things; always behind on submissions and
emails; being bugged by people when you’re busy; This
list could go on and on.
Jacko - Which game has made a lasting impression on
your life? Like Half-Life or Zelda.
Red Phoenix - Space
Invaders (Atari) and Pac-Man (Atari) would probably fit
into that category.
Jacko - On average how much time do you spend working
on the site and viewing the message boards?
Red Phoenix - I
don’t keep track of my hours – I’d probably become
depressed if I did. However, I spend very little time on the message boards.
Maintaining them is what I got my big crew of staff
for, and they do a great job.
Jacko - Tell me, how does it feel having such a
successful website?
Red Phoenix - Having
a successful website isn’t all joyous like people would
think. It’s
also rather depressing knowing you’ll never be caught up
with submissions and emails.
Jacko - Have you at any times just felt like giving up
and moving onto something different?
Red Phoenix - Yeah,
this has happened probably five times.
Jacko - Give us a few site statistics like how many
Parks and Rides and so on you have.
Red Phoenix - Heh,
I don’t keep track of that stuff like some sites do, but
I do know that there are 310 tracks on the site, other
than what Steve Franks has contributed.
Jacko - You don’t seem to let much out about your
personal life, is there any reason for that or are you
just shy or only tell people you know and trust?
Red Phoenix - I
am shy, but I am very much an introvert by choice.
Jacko - Okay time for some RCT2 questions now.
What you most looking forward to with RCT2?
Red Phoenix - Larger
maps, flat rides, scenery designer, and entrance designer
(to make those large signs in front of rides) are the main
things I want to see.
Jacko - When did you first find out about RCT2 and do
you have any inside information? Just between you and me
(winks eye at Red)
Red Phoenix - January
or February is when I officially knew about RCT II, and
no, at this point, there isn’t anything else I know
about the game. I’d
much rather be surprised when I get the game than to know EVERY
LITTLE DETAIL before the game comes out.
I believe that takes all of the fun and enjoyment
out of the game.
Jacko - If you could run another website what would
you like to cover the most?
Red Phoenix - Something
on Ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, or Atlantis.
Those are all things that have interested me over
the years.
Jacko - What is your dream job?
Red Phoenix - Can’t
say that I have one.
Jacko - Any big plans in store for the site?
Red Phoenix - Nothing
too big, I suppose.
Jacko - What do you think of RCT Inc.?
Red Phoenix - One of
the top 5 RCT sites on the 'net.
Jacko - Now that screenshots of RCT2 have been released
what do you make of them and do you think there is
much of a change?
Red Phoenix - I
really didn't study them too thoroughly, but was
disappointed that there is not much evidence of more flat
rides.
Jacko - What other sites, including RCT sites to you
visit the most?
Red Phoenix - Google,
GameFAQs,
Voodoo
Extreme, Strategy
Planet, and File
Planet.
Jacko - Well I like to say thank you for willing to do
this interview and just like to ask you if there is any
messages you have for everyone in the world who may
reads this?
Red Phoenix - You’re
welcome.
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