World News 11 Interviews
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WN = WORLD NEWS
WN = WORLD NEWS
O = OLAV MORKRID/PANORAMIC DESIGNS
O = OLAV MORKRID/PANORAMIC DESIGNS
WN: Another interview? Yes, this time
it's Olav Morkrid of PANORAMIC
DESIGNS. Please give me some facts
about yourself, olav!
O: Technical facts:
Name Olav Morkrid
Group PANORAMIC DESIGNS
Sex Male
Birthdate 25 September 1973
Heigth 187 cm
Hair color Dark blonde
Fav music DOORS, ABBA, BEATLES ++
Instrument Piano, Guitar
Occupation Programmer
Old handle Omega Supreme
Old groups SHADOWS, RAWHEAD
I got my 64 in september'83, started
programming in 1985. Today, I'm
trying to start making games for a
living.
WN: there's a conflict between pd and
fhi. we'd like to know more about
the reasons behind it.
O: The whole thing started when Marius
of PD wrote his personal opinions
about several groups, including
FLASH INC. This was one person's
opinion, and Marius did not speak
on behalf of the other members. We
do understand that it seemed like it
was the common PD opinion, but
that's not right. "Wild at Heart"
was spread before Bjorn and I got to
take a look at it. We'd like people
to know that everything written by
our members is fully personal, if
nothing else is written.
What really blew things up was
FLASH INC's false accusations. All
these tremendous lies should not be
taken seriously.
We will uphold our attitudes about
FLASH INC untill they'll admit that
quality is first of quanity.
WN: We haven't seen much from PD lately,
except for two small demoes. What
are you doing now and what are your
future plans?
O: We are fed up with making demoes.
That's why we are busy making
games instead (hoping for some
economical profits!). Some demoes
might be released in the future for
whatever reason.
We are thinking about starting on
the amiga aswell. We would have
liked to stay on the 64, but as the
game market is getting difficult,
we reckon that making amiga games
will be more advantageous.
WN: I heart that you are working on a
great game and a great graphic-tool,
is that right?
O: You're quite right. I just sold
"Zoomatic" to CP Verlag in Germany.
This graphics utility will be
released in about half a year.
As I mentioned in the previous
answer, I'm busy making games. I
think I should mention that Richard
Nygaard and Bjorn Rostoen are into
this project too, because nobody
seem to know that.
WN: Did you know that you were Hannes
Sommer's idol?
O: No, I had no idea. I'm really
honoured. I met him on the HORIZON
party for the first time, and he
seemed a really nice guy.
WN: What do you think about magazines
generally? World News? Favourite?
O: They are generally dull. The only
section I read is the charts (where
I usually fail to find PD!) Some
sections of "World News" were
arranged in an original and survey-
able way, something which I really
liked. Though, I think the staff
should stop taking stands (like in
the hoaxers handle-conflict).
My favourite is "Homonews". It's the
only magazine that's making a
difference. There are just too many
boring and equal magazines around.
WN: Who rules the demo scene today, and
who will in the future?
O: The demo scene is unfortunately
ruled by people who have no sense
for style, design, graphics and
music. The only thing people are
thinking about is code and fancy
routines. A good demo doesn't
necessarily have to be advanced.
for demo groups who would like to
gain popularity, I suggest that they
try to come up with new ideas,
instead of imitating socalled "big"
groups. Read homonews 7 for more!
Some groups have interesting demo
features now and then, but watching
an average demo gives me nothing but
boredom.
I hope that some groups will start
making serious and acceptable demoes
in the future, whoever they might
be. There has always been too much
imitation in the demo scene, and
there will always be.
WN: What part of a demo do you consider
most important?
O: Absolutely not code! I think finding
a good idea is the best way to
start. Nice graphics is also quite
important. The music should be
written by capable people who play
an instrument and/or know much about
music generally. It's always the
result that counts, not the work
behind it.
WN: How do you start making a demopart?
O: If I can't think of anything myself,
there certainly are people in PD who
can. Usually people work out their
own ideas, but sometimes we might
do it for eachother. We always
design our demoes before making
them.
WN: Who is the best coder in your
opinion? Why?
O: I definately think that Einstein of
UPFRONT is the best coder, though
he hasn't made anything in ages.
He made the Amiga/64 assembler I use
making my game, and he has also made
some stunning demoparts that never
have been released.
WN: Some words to your friends and to
our readers?
O: I trust that nobody believes FLASH
INC's chilish lies about norwegian
groups. If people wants the true
stuff, they can send me a letter. I
also hope people will enjoy my games
and eventual demoes.
To those of you who are sending
votes to magazines: Start voting for
people with original ideas. In this
way, some demo groups will perhaps
try to find new styles.
To all of my friends abroad: If you
feel like sending me a postcard or
something like that, please do so. I
always appreciate receiving letters.
If anybody else want to write to me
for tips or for another reason, send
a perfumed letter to:
Olav Morkrid
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WN: Time is over! Apocalypse now! Bye
and surprise us with some new PD
stuff!
O: Do you want to see my stamps?
Interview was made by Red Hawk!
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WN = WORLD NEWS
WN = WORLD NEWS
R = REDSTAR / FLASH INC
R = REDSTAR / FLASH INC.
WN: Hi Simon get horny. Some facts from
you,eh?
R: OK, first of all I want to deny that
i'm a FLASH INC. member. I've never
been, I'm not and I will never be
one. All that is only rumours.
I'm 21 of age and right now I'm
studying art half-time and usual
subjects whole-time, so I'm a 150%
student. quite hard, but I hope that
I'll handle it.
As a scoop for you I can also tell
you that I'm (and have been for half
a year now) having a son with a girl
that I'm not living with anymore.
WN: Hmmm... as far I know you are a punk
music freak, right? So which group
rules the punk scene?
R: Well, I wont call myself a punk. The
ones that rules my taste of music is
groups/persons like: BAUHAUS-MISSION
-SISTERS OF MERCY-THE CLASH-FIELDS
OF THE NEPHLIM-SIOUXIE AND THE
BANSHEES-MARIANNE FAITHFULL and some
swedes like SATOR-SH-KAJSA GRYTT and
nationalteatern etc...
WN: When did you start painting?
R: On the computer I started in 86-87
sometime. Then I also tried to learn
how to code, but it wasn't that fun.
Otherwise I've been painting
through the whole of my life.
WN: Well, and were you a natural talent,
when you start or have you 'work' so
hard for your quality now?
R: Actually I think that it's 50/50.
I've got easy to learn when it comes
to artistical work, but I've worked
quite hard too. Well, I'm still
learning and I will continue with
that all my life.
WN: How long do you spend with painting?
R: That depends (ofcourse). Some days
I can spend some hours and some days
I don't touch a pen or a joystick.
I mean, everything takes time and
one have to give priority to things
from day to day.
WN: Each painter has some favorite
objects which he likes most to paint
So what's your favorite objects and
which you hate?
R: As you probably know I like those
climbing plants.
A thing I don't like is those
'sexy' girls as they are too usual.
Neither I like to copy a picture,
my pictures comes directly from my
brain into pixels (sometimes I
really wonder if I'm alright!).
WN: How much money do you earn in
painting?
R: Not much as I havn't done graphic
for any game that is sold yet, but
I'm waiting for money from two games
right now. I've also been painting
for "GAME ON" but as I think Walter
Konrad is quite angry with me right
now I don't know about that any
longer.(I refused an offer for a
game he wanted you see.)
WN: Many people says that the swedish
girls are the best. What's your
opinion about that rumour?
R: That's ofcourse individual! I can
tell you that swedish girls also can
be nuts, ugly or whatever you don't
like...
WN: Now, like usual some sentences about
mags...
R: As I don't really swap anymore I
don't know what is going on, but
a big part of the few mags I get is
crap. To mention two good ones I
must say Mamba and Hotshot.(To tell
you the truth I've never looked
thruogh "World News" before but I'm
looking forward to get my hands on
one issue!)
WN: Some words to our readers ?
R: Have a good time and don't get down
on your knees. Sleep well (cause
that is what I'm going to do right
now.)
WN: That's it again... Keep cool and
have fun with your work - Bye...
R: Bye and thanks for the chat!
Interview made by Red Hawk with help
from Hannes Sommer...
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