Kudos to the rogue journalist who gave us all a good laugh with the fake (but deadly accurate) previous Bart "interview". Here is the legitimate 100% Bartzilla verified and approved actual real interview. A rare experience to interview this most cunning of opponents and a wizard of tactical mastery. Known the world over as the best American Red Alert player in history, sit back and relax as we dissect the mind of the man also known as OldPr0 Slayer. Henceforth follows the answers of The Sama, Mr 4-letter-word himself, Bart [answers in bold]:
1) When did you start playing Red Alert?
Late 90s on a PS1. I was at a friend's house who had an older brother that happened to be playing his friend from upstairs on a separate 2nd console via Playstation Link Cable . (This was unheard of at the time). I started playing on CnCNet 5 in 2015/2016 [around the time Ehy retired - coincidence?]
2) Why do you like Red Alert so much?
It's free and competitive. The community. But most of all the nostalgia.
3) Which other games do you play?
I've played consoles before and after Sega, N64 and PS2, but those remain my favourites. Games like Sonic & Mario, Madden, NHL and NBA2k have been staples throughout the years. GTA Vice City, Halo 3, and Marvel vs Capcom 2 were also some of my favourites.
4) Who do you consider to be your greatest rival(s) in your time playing Red Alert?
"What is a rival exactly?" Rivalry - competition for the same objective or for superiority in the same field. A rivalry is the state of two people or groups engaging in a lasting competitive relationship. Rivalry is the "against each other" spirit between two competing sides. This is the lifeblood of RA1 on CnCNet5 for competitive play. I've had many during my time playing and I highly suggest to any player to find yourself a rival. To balance this out you will need an experienced and trusted advisor. A mentor. It happens to be a very important position during all aspects throughout a Red Alert career. They can greatly influence your strategy, gamestyle and tactics. [A good example of this would be Katsh and Yuzgen and their father-son relationship]
5) What is your most memorable game(s)?
I've played a lot...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oRo9vpO4BM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBnho0ByMXk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQXwqECujLQ
https://www.youtube.com/user/TmarTbawse/featured
6) Who is your favourite RA YouTuber/streamer?
I like several:
7) What is your favourite map (s)?
Keep off the Grass, A Path Beyond, North by Northwest, Ribbon Isle, 640x400.
8) What tips would you give to other players?
Have fun, take risks, be yourself!
9) Would you like to make any changes to Red Alert/CnCNet?
None to Red Alert itself. It's a classic game. I enjoy playing RA1 against players from all around the world.
Some ideas for CnCNet:
- Maintain a weekly tournament.
- Keep the ladder active and updated.
- Create more learning/teaching videos/blogs and training rooms.
- Podcasts?
- Gameplay commentary + reviews?
10) Any final comments?
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