Thursday, May 11, 2017

CW3323 Pre-War Interview With Scott Abbott #468961 By John Ringo #899287

GG: Today we have Scott Abbott in the Galaxy Gathering studio. Welcome Scott, can I offer you something from the wet bar or a cigar from General Nova’s private stock?

Scott: Scotch on the rocks, please sir.

*Pours up a generous amount of Scotch into two glasses and hands one of them to Scott*

GG: Enjoy! Thanks for taking the time to talk to us today. Ok now that we are all comfortable let's get to it!

GG: For the record, what is your name, ID number and the clan you are fighting with in this war?

Scott: I am Scott Abbott, #468961 of the Northwind Dragons

GG: What are you most looking forward to this war?

Scott: Seeing the BHG/AFF/BS alliance to try to win against Dragons.

GG: Oh really? What are you seeing happen in your crystal ball if that is not giving away any secrets?

Scott: Phoenix/Thunderbird/BS Bandits/BS Rising sun.  I think the Russians are in on it too!  Those damn bastards always poking their heads in places where they aren't wanted.

GG: Ah so you are seeing a mixing of players from those clans this war. Watch out for those Russians!  It will be interesting to see if this is a long-term alliance or a one off for this war.

GG: There are 4 specialists this war. Do you enjoy running a specialist formation or do you enjoy fighting as an unlimited more?

Scott: I like the added angle it brings to wars.  It aggravates me when clan mates leave easy points on the table when they aren't prepared for spec fights.
GG: Yeah in the Gold round that can be the difference from wining vs loosing.

GG: This war every clan must have an SRB specialist to enter. Are you a fan of a clan being required to have a specialist just to enter the war?

Scott: Yes.  It adds a level of difficultly and forces you to use a spec that you may not always use.

GG: Yeah it mixes things up that is for sure. If you are a clan that does not normally run specs this can throw a wrench in the works for sure.

GG: Do you think Nick will give a bonus prize to the SRB specialists this war like he did for the 20T guys last war?

Scott: With Nick, speculation leads to rabbit holes.  I think that is why he does half of what he does is to keep us speculating.

GG: Yeah sometimes it feels like you have a better chance of a Magic 8 Ball giving you a straight answer then trying to figure out what Nick is going to do next *Smile*

GG: Which specialist formation do you least enjoy fighting against and why?

Scott: Ants. No matter the level it's a coin flip at best most of the time.

GG: Yeah Ants can bring out the best bitching in a clan chat for sure. *Grin*

GG: This war missiles are getting a +50 Speed boost. Are you excited about this and will this change how you set up your formations?

Scott: Excited may be the wrong word but I do like seeing little changes here and there.

GG: What clan do you most enjoy fighting against and why?

Scott: I would say the BHG clans put up the clans that give us the best fights. We always make changes back and forth.

GG: Victory without challenge is hollow. BHG vs Dragon match-ups have made for some fun spectating over the years.

GG: What clan do you least enjoy fighting against and why?

Scott: Clans that don't put up a fight because they think they don't have a chance or fight sloppily.

GG: Is there something in your career as a mech jockey you are proud about and would like to share?

Scott: All the success I have enjoyed with my friends and MG family both in AFF and continued in the dragons family of clans.

GG: Yes, friends I have made along the way are one of the largest reasons I still show up for each war myself.

GG: Is there anything else you would like to add or a shout out to a friend or foe you would like to give?

Scott: Shout out to everyone in the Dragon family who continue to provide all the success and a shout out to Baruch for making competitive clans each month to battle.


GG: Thanks for taking the time to talk with me today Scott. It has been a pleasure. My best to you and your crew.