Interviews!

    Handle:
    Twister

    City / Country:
    Jakan / Sweden

    Born year:
    1974

    What was your first computer, and when did you get it?
    A C64... Uhmm... Must have been back in 83..
    The first Amiga I bought in 1987 (A500)

    How did you get into the scene and what groups have you been a
     member of ?
    Got into the scene in 1987 when I just had bought my Amiga. A friend
     of mine (Goblin) was involved with Byterapers and he asked me to
     start mailtrading. I didn't succeed. I was far too lazy! I went on
     playing games and stuff until about 1990. I then started working at
     a computer and games store in Stockholm. Got hold of a couple of
     originals which I supplied to Defjam. I stayed in Defjam a while
     modemtrading. When Gehenna, the main organizer, got busted in 1992
     I went over to Agile. Didn't stay there too long. Me and a couple
     of old mates (Mr.T, TCM & Joker + Tripwire) decided to bring back
     Razor 1911 back to life. At this time I opened my BBS, Flashback,
     and things went on fine until Mr.T got some troubles with
     Electronic Arts and shit. Razor switched names to Atlantic and I
     went my own way. Stayed independent for a while until I met some
     fellows at a Party in Norway. We reorganized parts of Vision,
     changed names to Diamonds & Rust, released a couple of games.
    Then all of a sudden I fell deeply in love. Forgot all about
     computers. I even sold my old beloved A2000. Cevin Key, who by
     that time was known as a local looser,  bought (!) my Flashback
     User.Data. In Autumn 1993 I bought a 486. BLAH! SHIT!! My biggest
     mistake. In 1994 I so much longed back to the scene that I bought
     an A3000. Started up Flashback again since Cevin Key disappeared
     under some weird circumstances. Was asked to join Dual Crew Shining
     and I agreed. Some other groups asked to join Flashback as HQ,
     Origin, Invasion, Rebels and some ascii group.
    In August 1995 Flashback was struck by  lightning.
    I had a new job and didn't have much interest/time to open it all
     up again. Well, back to realtime. Flashback is planned to be put
     back online Spring 1996. So Beware!!

    What was the proudest moment in your career ?
    When I first opened Flashback and got my first bunch of users
     (45 users first day!)

    For what specific reason(s) do you think that you are remembered ?
    Coolness... Nah! Honestly I dunno. Always been a friendly guy doing
     my thing. Helpfull.

    What would you like to be remembered for ?
    As I am :)

    What made you stop the scene activity ? (and do you remember when?)
    Who said I stopped?!

    Thinking back on the good old days, is there anything you regret?
    Not a thing! Why be regretful?! I've had a cool time and plan on
     having a while more..

    What was your favorite:
    GAME(S)
     (C64) Beach Head, Jet Set Willy II, Decathlon
           (Ruined 6 Slik Stiks and 3 Tac II's), Delta.
     (Amiga) Great Giana Sisters, Lotus, Lemmings.
    DEMO(S)
     (Amiga) Red Sector MegaDemo, Scoopex Mental Hangover, Budbrains
      Megademo I & II. There have been so many cool demos during the
      time I can't remember all.
    PROGRAMMER(S)
     Ted/Defjam, Dan/Anarchy, Slayer/Scx
    CRACKER(S)
     Il Scuro, Bob Duncan, N.O.M.A.D, Conqueror / C&Z
    COMPOSER(S)
     Rob Hubbard, 4-mat, Moby, Martin Galway
    EVENT(S)
     ECES (Eskilstuna Computer Entertainment Show. A party
     organized by Conqueror & Zike!, Phenomena, Razor and
     Rebels in 1991 -Ed), The Party I & II &  Gathering I.
    MEMORY(S)
     My first 2400 connection :)

    Favorite drink ?
    Gin & Tonic

    What are you doing nowadays ?
    Work+Sex.

    What are you doing on your spare time?
    Sparetime??!

    Is there anything you'd like to say to the public (read: admires)
    Watch out for the return of Flashback. Hi to all my scene-related
     friends. I love you!

    What is the meaning of life?
    To grow old and grow beard.