Thank you for giving me my first and best MMORPG experience. Started EverQuest back in June, 2000. I spent years trying to find a new game that could recapture the magic of that time. Eventually I had to find magic in the newer conventions of modern MMO games, but it will never be the same.
I had hope for Pantheon, not expecting much more beyond a new world and visual update to what I knew and loved from EQ's golden days. I know even that is a long shot being such a niche market, but it feels like that goal has moved even father away upon hearing this news.
I don't care who you are, 51 is too young of an age to leave this world.
My SWTOR referral link for those wanting to give the game a try. (Newbies get a welcome package while returning players get a few account upgrades to help with their preferred status.)
Grouping in Old school mmo's: meeting someone at the bar and chatting, getting to know them before jumping into bed. Current mmo's grouping: tinder. swipe, hookup, hope you don't get herpes, never see them again.
If cocaine was listed on the stock exchange, stocks would have plummeted with this news.
Don't be a dick. Like or hate him, he had a family and friends. I wouldn't have had the great time I enjoyed in game dev without him. Put aside the snark and jokes for a bit.
Brad was only 51 years old...Way too young....I hope it isn't drug related.
Knowing what we know about him we're probably all having thoughts along the same lines. Not the right time to talk about that shit though.
RIP Brad.
"Social media gives legions of idiots the right to speak when they once only spoke at a bar after a glass of wine, without harming the community ... but now they have the same right to speak as a Nobel Prize winner. It's the invasion of the idiots”
― Umberto Eco
“Microtransactions? In a single player role-playing game? Are you nuts?” ― CD PROJEKT RED
Most of the nerds here have probably never seen cocaine IRL, let alone tried it. Let this be a warning to you nerds who want to party, that shit will kill you. Regular use is really bad for your heart. McQuaid probably had a sudden heart attack and died quickly from too many ceezy bumps over the years. Makes total sense now.
I'd imagine that keeping an MMORPG in development on donations is just as hard on the old ticker.
Brad was a visionary and gave birth to the genre we all love. I was 16 at the time when I started to play Everquest. During those times, I never cared for medieval fantasy let alone any fantasy. Really enjoyed the modern warefare scene and some scif-fi. It wasn't until my best friend Jason who introduced me to Everquest. He was immersed into that fantasy and genre.
My fondest memory was at level 8 in the Wastern Commonlands. I made a half elf Paladin, and so did he. I made because he made one. We met a high elf cleric, a high elf enchanter, and a human mage. We all never been to Rivervale. The Cleric at the time had and was on an alt. We were all new to the game. I remember making the trek through Western Commonlands > Eastern Commonlands to Kithacor at night, hugging the wall, and finally making it to Rivervale.
Shortly after that, Jason had passed away. My hardest loss. After that, I submerged myself into Everquest and never looked back. I became to love mmorpgs because of Jason. But it was also Brad's luminary vision to bring this game to life.
Thank you Brad McQuiad. You will be missed.
In honor of you, I'll listen to these wonderful bard tunes and reminisce.
I had the opportunity to interview Brad several times. The last time Brad and I spoke was August of last year on an episode of GS2. I can't speak much about his personal life, and I prefer not to guess or pry. What I can say from my first hand experience with him, is that he was passionate about the worlds he has created and planned to create, and was really excited about all of the ideas he had for Pantheon. I also felt that he was very happy when he was engaging with people who were excited about his work as he was.
A sad day for the MMO genre and gaming in general. Brad was the Beethoven of MMOs. His creations have melded with my life since I was a teenager, and I have created a lot of memories within them. Not to speculate too much, but the best and brightest among us always seem to be the most tormented; unfortunate bedfellows. I can only hope Pantheon will carry on and become his magnum opus. Condolences to his family and friends.
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I had hope for Pantheon, not expecting much more beyond a new world and visual update to what I knew and loved from EQ's golden days. I know even that is a long shot being such a niche market, but it feels like that goal has moved even father away upon hearing this news.
I don't care who you are, 51 is too young of an age to leave this world.
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My SWTOR referral link for those wanting to give the game a try. (Newbies get a welcome package while returning players get a few account upgrades to help with their preferred status.)
https://www.ashesofcreation.com/ref/Callaron/
Will be missed indeed
Never forget 3 mile Island and never trust a government official or company spokesman.
Always tell the people you care about you love them. Live everyday to the fullest.
Life is so short.
RIP Brad
This is a sad day.
"Be water my friend" - Bruce Lee
It’s literally just a default statement people make when someone dies... don’t read so much into it.
Generally because when people of any celebrity die people feel entitled to message their relatives or do other crazy things....
It’s literally a blanket statement saying don’t bother the family unless you are also a close friend or family member.
The guy has been dead 5 minutes maybe don’t speculate on something that could be completely unrelated.
RIP Brad.
“Microtransactions? In a single player role-playing game? Are you nuts?”
― CD PROJEKT RED
Brad was following his dreams.
We've all made mistakes along the way.
"Be water my friend" - Bruce Lee
Pretty fucking stressful I'd say.
"Be water my friend" - Bruce Lee
My fondest memory was at level 8 in the Wastern Commonlands. I made a half elf Paladin, and so did he. I made because he made one. We met a high elf cleric, a high elf enchanter, and a human mage. We all never been to Rivervale. The Cleric at the time had and was on an alt. We were all new to the game. I remember making the trek through Western Commonlands > Eastern Commonlands to Kithacor at night, hugging the wall, and finally making it to Rivervale.
Shortly after that, Jason had passed away. My hardest loss. After that, I submerged myself into Everquest and never looked back. I became to love mmorpgs because of Jason. But it was also Brad's luminary vision to bring this game to life.
Thank you Brad McQuiad. You will be missed.
In honor of you, I'll listen to these wonderful bard tunes and reminisce.
He will be missed.
If you want a new idea, go read an old book.
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