The EverQuest Show - Episode 17 - Interview with Head of Darkpaw Games Jennifer Chan

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  • @Laber77
    @Laber77 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Great show Fading; you're giving us light as we see our beloved game will still progress, and not fade! producers seem very excited and so are we !

  • @rflynn1974
    @rflynn1974 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    I can't believe Fading does this for free, it's legit a professionally produced show.

    • @EverQuestShow
      @EverQuestShow  ปีที่แล้ว +24

      The love of the game!

    • @SoyAntonioGaming
      @SoyAntonioGaming ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Rumors tell me that random ppl are PLing his alts as compensation. Lots of shady Crushbone belt transactions are involved for sure.

    • @EverQuestShow
      @EverQuestShow  ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@SoyAntonioGaming I can neither confirm nor deny these allegations. I am not a crook!

    • @merelythepawn
      @merelythepawn ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SoyAntonioGaming That's seems like it should be a bannable offense.
      I really don't know; I'm a lonely human that is often considered dubious at best.

    • @TheSentry66
      @TheSentry66 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hahah too funny, guys! 🤣

  • @gnorley
    @gnorley ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I teared up a little when she talked about EQ literally saving some people’s lives. I am people. I belonged nowhere. I was a social outcast and EQ became my sanctuary. I made friends I never would have met in my little hick town. I have many friends and a good life imo. I don’t think I would have made it without EQ as my crutch.

  • @geofffarnsworth5103
    @geofffarnsworth5103 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Loved the show! Thanks for putting in all this work for the eq community!!

  • @jamesmccourt1419
    @jamesmccourt1419 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Nice to hear that the purchase by EG7 has resulted in more resources and money for Everquest development.

  • @Mostcus
    @Mostcus ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Woah, new cool video! Thanks so much for making my work day better!

  • @TommyVXOLucia
    @TommyVXOLucia ปีที่แล้ว +13

    A another banger! 🙂 EQ has soo many stories behind the ppl who created it or are help keeping it running

  • @MurdockEx
    @MurdockEx ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Okay, so you said something over a year ago that's been eating away at me. You mentioned in a previous video that there are still loads of items in the game that have never been discovered. My best guess is these rare drops in a raid or something, but the LitRPG reader in me keeps thinking that maybe there's some quests out there that just haven't been discovered, yet.
    My curiosity is piqued and if you could revisit this topic some time I would love to know more. Even just another tiny sliver of information.
    Thank you for continuing to make these fantastic videos.

  • @Tsaier
    @Tsaier ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the show, love the game

  • @VegasAceVII
    @VegasAceVII ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fading is so handsome, i could listen to him all day.

  • @michaelmorton6566
    @michaelmorton6566 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    we need everquest 3

  • @greenglade_
    @greenglade_ ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great work Fading, these episodes are very professional and really make me feel engaged with EQ even when not actively playing and it's great to see the Darkpaw team and previous devs engaging with you.

  • @gamerRazmus
    @gamerRazmus ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Man, I so want a modern MMO in the EQ world.

    • @robertjohns4218
      @robertjohns4218 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      With the right changes, investment & development the existing one could be.

    • @jeffnieb9840
      @jeffnieb9840 ปีที่แล้ว

      Vr

    • @whiteglovestudio
      @whiteglovestudio ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@robertjohns4218 No. Do not underestimate VC $ greed. If you want this, you'll need to support indie devs. Another EQ MMO (that is of the quality you want) will only ever come from indie devs/independents. AAA doesn't innovate anymore.

    • @TheBudkai
      @TheBudkai ปีที่แล้ว

      Just play in the latest EQ expansions

    • @FellowOfHammer
      @FellowOfHammer ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@whiteglovestudiothis

  • @bountoj
    @bountoj ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Im so tempted to download eq2 and start the grind again.

  • @TR-Graybles
    @TR-Graybles ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What is most amazing is that after so many years EQ1 still remains a much-loved Work in Progress that will hopefully be with us for a very long time! Great interview much information has been given and as always, I gobble up these info nuggets with utmost joy!
    *Edit:* I know it won't be, but I do hope for the 25th Anniversary I do hope for a Classic EQ1 server, with all the misery and joy that that brings... Classic Freeport, Corpse Runs, Original Exp. gain... I know it won't be, but damn do I hope there will come a day!

  • @locustkllr
    @locustkllr ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Somebody pay this well-suited man.

  • @yerpyerp
    @yerpyerp ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Reminded me to say thanks for the heads up about the records back then. Proud owner of the mezmer blue record here. I was playing on a TLP and told my GU about it. I know a few of the guys grabbed some as well. Nice to own that rare drop.

  • @dement401
    @dement401 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    God damnit Jenn. We needed the TLP info.

  • @crafty_android
    @crafty_android ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great one thanks

  • @Cornerboy73
    @Cornerboy73 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Our man Fading here unleashing a full-scale charm offensive in a bid to pry some secrets for us - solid hustle brother, thanks for another great episode of The Everquest Show o7

  • @brianross9926
    @brianross9926 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for bringing us quality updates on the best classic game of all time!

  • @tren380
    @tren380 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We need an EQ convention!

  • @Kiroc65
    @Kiroc65 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great episode. Thanks!

  • @mikejenkins1270
    @mikejenkins1270 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This show is too good. Jennifer seems like a real gem and the franchise seems to be in great hands, although maybe a little too tight lipped! Spill the beans on some of this stuff Jen!

    • @EverQuestShow
      @EverQuestShow  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Haha! I suppose if you're the head of the company, it's nice to mind your mouth. Not only from overly exhuberant fans like ourselves, but investors, bosses etc! Jenn is an extremely savvy individual.

    • @Caliban_80
      @Caliban_80 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I think she has been more transparent about what's happening than anyone has been in the past. The roadmaps are a great addition.

  • @chapo90
    @chapo90 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The quality of this channel really impresses me!

  • @brianbedney3259
    @brianbedney3259 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great work Fading! Definitely see a future EQ convention happening in the future would be my guess…and long over due. Sneaking up on those milestone anni’s! Proud to be apart of this community!

  • @anderspedersen6750
    @anderspedersen6750 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    25th anniversary: They find the original UI code in a closet

  • @TheSentry66
    @TheSentry66 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m waiting for EverQuest UNREAL5 or a well done EQ themed title that I can play on mobile - I know mobile is the debil, but if monetization is not overdone I’d be interested!

  • @merelythepawn
    @merelythepawn ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just imagining that DirectX 9 was "next gen" graphics in 2002 for Windows 98, ME and XP.
    Pretty amazing that anything made today is still even able to run on it

  • @JaySityEnt
    @JaySityEnt ปีที่แล้ว +2

    by far the best game I ever played in my life. I still have not found a game as good as eq since I last played. The last expansion I played LDON. Watching this video is bringing back all the memories of pulling all nighters playing this game.

    • @JonathanVachon777
      @JonathanVachon777 ปีที่แล้ว

      Should come to agnarr server. We are in plane of power/ldon forever

  • @aeryneliss
    @aeryneliss ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for the update! The tlp teaser ... I can't wait until we have more info!

  • @dfae5638
    @dfae5638 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i am so excited i am glad to get some info on the pvp server :) and i am super exicted for the swag store i am gonna get a defiler shirt!!!! hopefully they sell plushies to!!!!

  • @andrewkent5208
    @andrewkent5208 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great work as always 🎉

  • @juniare7222
    @juniare7222 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video! Keep em coming!

  • @Sparcen
    @Sparcen ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Fading. Your show is amazing!

  • @gamhuin
    @gamhuin ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent interview.
    And yay Brasse! She's amazing! Excited for that episode.

  • @Caliban_80
    @Caliban_80 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jen is awesome, she has brought a whole new level of transparency to the games. It seems like she has set a direction for the franchise that wasn't there previously.

  • @manda---
    @manda--- ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love watching your videos, you never disappoint.

  • @Morraak
    @Morraak ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Exciting news indeed! I'm kind of hoping for the 25th anniversary they either announce a sequel aka Everquest 3 or an Everquest remake/remaster.

    • @whiteglovestudio
      @whiteglovestudio ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't want a remaster. I'd rather see a port to mobile.
      A sequel (I don't want a remake either, I enjoyed EQ) is not gonna be worth playing unless the devs have the same degree of hands-off freedom the original devs had (and any other major game success out there) and that simply will not happen with big investors. It will need to be crowd-funded, small indie studio with old vets that actually love the idea of doing it again. No half-assing and the release has to be done right. No stupid "open alpha/early access!". Closed alpha>Closed Beta>Open Beta>Release.
      Corporate culture stifles the very thing that provides the company value; artistic talent.
      While it's cool to see EQ get some love, I really hope nobody is under the notion the game has any upward mobility in its current form... a mobile release would be a raving success and is honestly the smartest business move you could make with the IP. Yes we can still log in and play, but the game is a basically a museum compared to the experience of playing when it still had full servers 24/7. Obviously empty games don't get the kind of updates that keep you wanting to play to see "whats next".
      EQ2's launch getting botched sent alot of people to the dark side... World Of Warcraft. We wanted a shinier version of everquest, we got something totally different and it couldn't use more than 1 core when dual cores were poppin meanwhile WoW had great optimization on top of everything else they did right back then. You still have at least 1-2 million people that want to play EQ2, everquest with a new engine and a new lease on life including several years of great content full-updates/expansions. You only get one shot, if you screw up another EQ launch the IP will die off into obscurity.
      If you get it right though... you'll be on top of the market for years to come.

  • @keanurevert9275
    @keanurevert9275 ปีที่แล้ว

    will always love everquest, if you still play, i hope you keep it alive.

  • @marshallcierovola376
    @marshallcierovola376 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for another great interview!

  • @jay_roberts
    @jay_roberts ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You're a wizard JChan, keep up the good work!

  • @christographerx64
    @christographerx64 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great show Fading. In terms of EQ1 TLP Im now WORSE off being even MORE excited but forced to wait a whole other month for details! noooooo :D

  • @rexaraven
    @rexaraven ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm terribly curious about the new, upcoming TLP servers now. I normally don't get excited over them. Great interview!

  • @TheAradar
    @TheAradar ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That swashbuckler t-shirt :P I was hoping it said EQ3 on it lol, oh well...keep hoping :P
    Hopefully EQ1 gets support for ultrawide monitors with that 64bit upgrade sometime in the future.

  • @Liquescentgaming
    @Liquescentgaming ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I would be happy for my UI and hot bars to be saved server side so if I ever have to reinstall I don't need to setup all my bars again.

  • @spacehawkthunderstorm
    @spacehawkthunderstorm ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I want the vinyl, are you making more? 😁

  • @Metal19134
    @Metal19134 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Been Playing Sice 2004 And only thing i i look forward to is Progression Servers and looking forward to another one for the 25th anniversary LOVE THE GAME EQ FOREVER

  • @Tassy989
    @Tassy989 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Nice video. I know Daybreak has been working on something for years, Massivly Op use to speculate it was eq 3. Holly hinted to something on the ip but just teased never confirming. Than last year a rumor on a AGS collaboration with Daybreak, now hints of a big announcement.......I am curious

  • @John-bg3mm
    @John-bg3mm ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Watching this episode made me think how interesting it would be if they designed an expansion for TLP progression. The thought is that since the servers die out after PoP, that they release new content for people to try out after that with new tradeskills, loots, quests, raids, etc.
    I am sure that idea isn't practical, but it would be really cool! They could launch it along side GoD, and every year maybe make another one for the following expac if it were a success.

  • @MurfBX
    @MurfBX ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome Show!

  • @MrTermn8r
    @MrTermn8r ปีที่แล้ว

    I met my wife in EQ in 2004, married in 2010, 4 kids later and we are still going strong and playing EQ!

  • @Kronikax
    @Kronikax ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great episode!

  • @johnmisenheimer8341
    @johnmisenheimer8341 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Way cool Fading , love it . And it's time for a Fight . Lol.

  • @JonSellers_TheBlue
    @JonSellers_TheBlue ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This show is the best thing since Alt + R

  • @jollyruthless8219
    @jollyruthless8219 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great show! EQ is looking to the future and is building a strong foundation to I believe deliver new graphics that will optional. I don't believe they have any designs to squeeze out old timers but new and shine might reduce the barrier for new players. I don't play EQ because if nostalgia, i play because it is a good game with features no other game has. I don't think they would spend this time of money to go 64 bit, new UI engine to just make a new game.

  • @zer05tar
    @zer05tar ปีที่แล้ว

    It's a new first person shooter, high fantasy building game like Fortnight but with spells, speed and building, with classic Everquest feel. You're going to love it.

  • @paltrax
    @paltrax ปีที่แล้ว

    where you at man we miss you :)

  • @Codric
    @Codric ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My wallet is open and ready for the vinyl album. Pretty please! 😂

  • @dmitryw.2209
    @dmitryw.2209 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Shout out to that G600 mouse! True MMO nerd mouse!

  • @purler3221
    @purler3221 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When it comes to goodies for sale, I want a sweatshirt and I want to be able to buy it from the UK! Please!

  • @WolfsheadSky
    @WolfsheadSky ปีที่แล้ว +1

    LOVE this show! I gotta ask...where do you get those EQ shirts? Are they available somewhere?

  • @kinnakor6619
    @kinnakor6619 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So it seems like they are going to make something entirely new for EQ but still keeping it the same. Like in the way that TLP is a different ruleset and experience from Live. So there will be 1.TLP servers, 2. Live servers, Then 3. A total remake or reimagining of EverQuest? Perhaps a smart move that doesn't take the resources of making an entirely new game but uses the new backend software they seem to be keen on updating ( this was my clue for this idea). So you could log onto EQ and choose between 3 different types of experiences on the same game?

  • @TheBudkai
    @TheBudkai ปีที่แล้ว

    All I know is I'm definitely rolling a toon on the 25th Anniversary TLP servers!

  • @keanurevert9275
    @keanurevert9275 ปีที่แล้ว

    that sprinkler tattoo was really cool!

  • @boot-strapper
    @boot-strapper ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I want them to make eqclassic remastered. Like, remake eq up to veloious in like unreal 5. That would be soooo sick.

    • @HectorYague
      @HectorYague ปีที่แล้ว

      That would be an insta-buy for pretty much all of us original EQ players!

  • @drdroop2163
    @drdroop2163 ปีที่แล้ว

    New character models. We don't even need them all at once. Just do them well and do them right. We'll likely be stuck with whatever you make for the next 25 years so no need to rush :)

  • @DarkGnome1
    @DarkGnome1 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Fading, thanks for working so hard to bring us these insights and looks into the game. Also, where did you get that desktop background?

    • @EverQuestShow
      @EverQuestShow  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's the art commissioned for the 10th anniversary I believe. Used for the EQ10th anniversary book cover. I think you can find it online easily with a google image search...

    • @EverQuestShow
      @EverQuestShow  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I assume you're talking about the one on my side computer....If you're talking about what's keyed behind Jenn, that from Darkpaw...with no significance (I asked)...just nice artwork they had.

    • @DarkGnome1
      @DarkGnome1 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@EverQuestShow yes the one on your side computer. Thank you!

  • @elminweatherbee7672
    @elminweatherbee7672 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The tech debt in this game is real. The amount of work to modernize the game is amazing.

  • @Reviirifi
    @Reviirifi ปีที่แล้ว

    So the new TLP will show how either gentrify levels or some sort of a mentor system to improve the leveling experience got it.

  • @keithm7022
    @keithm7022 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    EQ fanfaire 2024 !!!!

    • @EverQuestShow
      @EverQuestShow  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wouldn't that be AMAZING?!?

    • @mattstansbeary3068
      @mattstansbeary3068 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@EverQuestShow Yes, but I still cry over the last one.😢

  • @tjloa
    @tjloa ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What about bringing back FanFair? And the ability to transfer a toon to its own account?

  • @rustysarkela7754
    @rustysarkela7754 ปีที่แล้ว

    Seems like eq is in good hands 😊

  • @RE-sc9bz
    @RE-sc9bz ปีที่แล้ว

    Really wish they would do another giveaway this year.. i missed my chance to try for a Fippy plushie.. sad times :(

  • @gavcarl
    @gavcarl ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Gnome Monks are coming!

    • @EverQuestShow
      @EverQuestShow  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That would be HUGE news! LOL =)

    • @VetranoD
      @VetranoD ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@EverQuestShow I would do awful, no good, terrible things to a kobold for this.

  • @CoreChamber
    @CoreChamber ปีที่แล้ว

    Any clue or good guess on what the new EQ1 TLP rules will be?

  • @JON_CORE
    @JON_CORE ปีที่แล้ว

    Think they will give all accounts free heroic boosts again... Lord knows the game needs it. Could get a lot of people back into the game and even bring in some new faces. Don't think daybreak gave any out yet. I'm not gonna hold my breath but I hope they do.

  • @joshuaburch6708
    @joshuaburch6708 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm in a boat with mmos that I wish they would create servers that would progress to a certain expac and stop like pop or omens

  • @livelucky74
    @livelucky74 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Outsourcing coding always scares me. Completely anecdotal but they company I work for had some very bad results with it.

  • @TheIndigoEclipse
    @TheIndigoEclipse ปีที่แล้ว

    EQ is still a classic and nostalgic game. But even after all these years, my one major complaint about the game was never addressed. Respawn timers on quest mobs. Camping things for hours and days while competing with others is not fun. I really hope that this is changed to be more respectful of players time, Especially with work and family obligations most of us juggle with now compared to our youth in the game.
    It can still be challenging and a classic playstyle with community while respecting our time.

  • @HatedSigma
    @HatedSigma ปีที่แล้ว

    How about that new Oakwynd TLP FTE server? Experiment lol. She meant to say disaster!!

  • @TomBrady-ce9md
    @TomBrady-ce9md ปีที่แล้ว

    Bring back the old UI engine. Why did we need the new one ?? The screen flashes when you open bags and things don't overlap

  • @gamingod2137
    @gamingod2137 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Eqoa frontiers remake on console pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

  • @viridian10
    @viridian10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So where is this big announcement?

    • @EverQuestShow
      @EverQuestShow  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Soon (tm).....

    • @viridian10
      @viridian10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@EverQuestShow just take my money Daybreak I’ll buy a Firiona vie body pillow if available out with it

    • @viridian10
      @viridian10 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@EverQuestShow you're killing me Fading is it tomorrow? Saturday seems perfect everyone is off work

    • @viridian10
      @viridian10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Any news yet?

  • @gavinfairbanks
    @gavinfairbanks ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Tell me you know nothing about what made eq2 pvp great without telling me you know nothing about what made eq2 pvp great.

  • @viridian10
    @viridian10 ปีที่แล้ว

    No big announcement yet. Was the big announcement the tlp? Or is is something else?

  • @Jeff-ne1lh
    @Jeff-ne1lh ปีที่แล้ว

    Sigh...I think Darkpaw has been promising things about a New Everquest to the point that few people believe them anymore...I am curious as to what happened to the influx of capital that was suppose to go to the Marvel MMO....that was significant, and I assume the venture capitalist that put up the funds wants some form of return....a lot of unanswered questions...
    I have heard for years now that Darkpaw just dosen't have the people or talent to create anything new and is why both games are pretty much in maintenance mode...I hope that isn't true, in the right hands the IP could be a license to print money.

  • @whiteglovestudio
    @whiteglovestudio ปีที่แล้ว

    Damn, seems like EQ might have fallen into the right hands. Whew.
    Would have been a crying shame if the IP was slowly forgotten and instead of reinvigorated. Are they willing to launch a new game/modern engine or is it just milking the cow further?
    edit: I'm confused, she seems like a good fit for the EQ community... why is her position and planetsides positions open? I mean planetside desperately needs someone good, hell they would have been better off without any leadership possibly the way the game went since launch lol, but everything she was discussing sounds on point.
    ...Unless you guys have new projects in mind... for the love of god if you are going to do something new with either IP... DON'T &!#@ IT UP! (please)

  • @dust921
    @dust921 ปีที่แล้ว

    bring back land mark and everquestNext3 or im not investing

  • @darintroxel3295
    @darintroxel3295 ปีที่แล้ว

    what happened to the show it stopped?

  • @draxx85
    @draxx85 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really wanted to like the new eq2 expansion but the power creep was too much. 1 shotting everything in the overworld made the world feel so boring, buggy and sterile. The solo dungeons were tuned a lot better so its clear that its not beyond the scope of the game. Not sure I will be coming back until they make some serious mechanical changes that will make the game just more fun.

  • @kalebclemons
    @kalebclemons ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i still use a standard UI just set up the way i want. i truly hope this doesnt screw with that. not a big deal tho, i can normally rebuild it in 5 minutes