The loss of Aradune Mithara [Archive]

nilbog

11-20-2019, 04:32 PM

I think I speak for everyone in the EverQuest community when I say Brad McQuaid is a legend that will never be forgotten.

From WarWizard to Pantheon, his virtual worlds influenced millions of lives, mine included. EverQuest, over 20 years later, is still bringing enjoyment to fans.

Project 1999 will continue working to preserve the vision. Thank you, Brad.

Bellringer

11-20-2019, 04:36 PM

*thumbs up*

Skur Main

11-20-2019, 04:38 PM

Quote all.

Naxy

11-20-2019, 04:39 PM

Project 1999 imho is a fitting monument to the creators in itself. Thanks.

aspomwell

11-20-2019, 04:49 PM

Project 1999 imho is a fitting monument to the creators in itself. Thanks.

So much this. Thanks Brad and thanks P99 team!

Thrombosis

11-20-2019, 04:54 PM

Trexid

11-20-2019, 05:01 PM

That one hit really hard yesterday, I went home from work and went to bed. Really was a shock to see the echos of this on the internet and then see it confirmed on the Pantheon Twitter.

Rest in Peace Brad, thank you for everything.

Dolalin

11-20-2019, 05:08 PM

+1

Brad needs a memorial, I'm sure you guys will come up with something suitable.

terrisus

11-20-2019, 05:14 PM

If only it could be 1999 once more.
The world and the future so full of promise and potential.
RIP Brad.

Danne

11-20-2019, 05:17 PM

F.

Guy was a legend and he will never be forgotten! I truly hope the Pantheon team can keep on going despite the heartbreaking loss.

Jack N

11-20-2019, 05:28 PM

Shadowrest in Peace Brother Brad

Dac321

11-20-2019, 05:29 PM

/salute

Quest1027

11-20-2019, 05:50 PM

Those who fall the farthest have the potentiality and often with great efforts able to rise the highest. R.I.P Sir.

Jythri

11-20-2019, 05:57 PM

Sunderfury

11-20-2019, 06:15 PM

Nothing but respect for Brad. He helped to pioneer the type of game me and my brother would dream about playing one day.

That first night of server launch was so memorable, I don't think I'll ever have that level of immersion again. Even through all the disconnects and server stability issues, it didn't seem to matter. We had a taste for Norrath and we stayed up all through the night, 3 of us, taking turns at the keyboard.

A true visionary was lost, thank you staff for keeping that vision alive and preserving the original game for future generations to enjoy. You are, quite literally, doing Brad's work.

Razdeline

11-20-2019, 06:31 PM

Project 1999 is encapsulated ‘vision’. Thanks to the staff for keeping the most critical pieces of that vision alive.

Hagglebaron

11-20-2019, 06:43 PM

Everquest is hands down my favorite game of all time, and it's more than a game in some ways. Thank you Brad for everything, and to Nilbog and Co for continuing the vision.

AenorVZ

11-20-2019, 07:24 PM

RIP in Peace.

dallasdirty

11-20-2019, 07:30 PM

Sad

Blambil

11-20-2019, 07:34 PM

Project 1999 should consider putting in an NPC, named Aradune, with the green armor, and fiery avenger, parked somewhere in the Karana's.. (Maybe EC Tunnel?)

Maybe give him Brad famous quotes when hailed?

spastic_walrus

11-20-2019, 07:34 PM

I've been talking to some folks about doing a a few get togethers (as to be flexible) just to hang out and celebrate the impact that Brad has had on all of us.. I'm on Green, but I'd encourage people to meet up on teal as well of course:

- 9pm EST Friday at McQuaid's Bar in Halas
- 9pm EST Saturday at The Hall of Truth in Freeport
- 9pm EST Sunday at the wizzie Spires in Greater Faydark (originally I think I said PoD lift, but spires are more Evil friendly)

Spread the word; it would be awesome to see a bunch of people out there to pay tribute to the man who built this for us.

Blambil

11-20-2019, 07:37 PM

Somewhere in my archives I have a screenshot of him dead in Kedge. He came down to watch us raid, forgot to put on his earring and drowned.. :P

HipHoplite

11-20-2019, 07:56 PM

Very very sad. RIP.

Twochain

11-20-2019, 08:08 PM

Everquest is hands down my favorite game of all time, and it's more than a game in some ways. Thank you Brad for everything, and to Nilbog and Co for continuing the vision.

Rest in peace Brad

:(

arh555

11-20-2019, 08:29 PM

Can't say anything that hasn't already been said other than my own story. EQ helped me escape and survive a pretty rough childhood and teenage years. The sense of mystery, discovery, and community stands out as one of the few bright spots during that time for me. I've enjoyed countless hours of not only Brad's creation but the creations of others he inspired. Wishing peace and comfort to his family.

Sypher1157

11-20-2019, 10:00 PM

Thank you Brad McQuaid for everything you brought to the gaming community and so many lives around the world. You will truly be missed.

-Fueelil

Uberom

11-20-2019, 10:14 PM

Legend. The feels.....

Did he ever play Project1999? I wonder what he (would have) thought of it...

Old_PVP

11-20-2019, 10:40 PM

WOW... way too young. RIP Brad, a real visionary & EverQuest legend. Let's not forget Vanguard either... awesome game that I truly enjoyed playing. Very sad. :(

Nuggie

11-20-2019, 11:53 PM

We need a static Aradune NPC somewhere - PoSky? custom content?

Shiva

11-21-2019, 01:08 AM

RIP Brad McQuaid <3

sounion

11-21-2019, 01:15 AM

RIP Brad. Thank you for the endless hours of adventure, exploration and camaraderie. Lift your glass for a legend!

Zepf

11-21-2019, 01:23 AM

RIP Brad. Thank you for your creation, you will be missed by many.

Ennewi

11-21-2019, 01:41 AM

Legend. The feels.....

Did he ever play Project1999? I wonder what he (would have) thought of it...

McQuaid did an interview on Sirken's livestream a number of years ago where this project and others were discussed at length. His character, Aradune Mithara, had been remade for him complete with green name and fiery sword iirc.

whitebandit

11-21-2019, 02:34 AM

Love you Brad. I hope we get to see a true continuation of his vision for the rest of time.

Pozzey

11-21-2019, 02:39 AM

RIP Brad McQuaid. He helped make my childhood what it was and adulthood worry reminiscing.

dspity

11-21-2019, 03:54 AM

WTB Rez

RIP

Fern

11-21-2019, 04:45 AM

I think a fitting east commons tunnel memorial would be nice everyone bring your candles, let's get this setup, this guy created a world that I have been enjoying for the past 20 years, never be another like it....R.I.P Brad and thank you for making this gamer happy anytime I hop into your vision

ravax

11-21-2019, 05:22 AM

R.I.P., Brad McQuaid. Thank you for the wonderful experience. Both worlds are now a lesser a place. May your vision be realized in full. :(

__________________

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Woodelf Druid
60th Season
Tunare

Tongpow

11-21-2019, 05:23 AM

RIP a legend. wow ;/

deezy

11-21-2019, 07:00 AM

rip brad

firesyde424

11-21-2019, 08:42 AM

Well said!

BlackBellamy

11-21-2019, 09:27 AM

I always wonder when I travel around this world, someone is responsible for all this. All the trees, where they were placed, the bends in the corridor, the statues, the walls, the buildings, the spawns, everything was made by a bunch of people. We go to Guk, every inch familiar and every step memorized, but this place that we all know so well was thought out by people who had no idea how iconic these places would become. Twenty years later thousands of people are lost in nostalgia or experiencing the magic for the first time. I don't know exactly what Brad was responsible for, whether what I'm looking at had his hand in it, that's immaterial. I know as long as an EQ emulator is running somewhere, that's all the tribute I need to Brad and his team.

/salute

Caridry

11-21-2019, 09:38 AM

This one hurts. A lot. The father of MMO today and so young. We may have lost him, but he is not dead. No, his legend will live on forever...

Cask

11-21-2019, 09:51 AM

Saw this sad news about Brad on Reddit yesterday. Reading the thread comments awoke a massive yearning for EQ nostalgia which led me back here. I called up my best friend of 20 years who I met back in 1999 and last night we reentered Norrath once again as a couple of clueless newbies on Teal server. Many thanks to the Project 1999 team for making this possible. It's quite a fantastic thing has been created here for old fans like myself.

Dulu

11-21-2019, 01:09 PM

Really sad. RIP, brother!

Girthro

11-21-2019, 03:14 PM

I know this sounds sad, but this game has always meant a lot and it's still magical to me.
Thanks for an embarrassing amount of hours of fun, Brad (and staff on P99).

Keza

11-21-2019, 04:30 PM

Oh shit been off the internet loop and didn't even know. The quote they used on the Pantheon twitter is both fitting and accurate. What makes games like EQ so great is that it doesn't just feel like a game. It's what makes it great despite the flaws. Few MMOs accomplish that for one reason or another.

R.I.P.

Hastur

11-21-2019, 06:11 PM

So sad, rough week for EQ folk.

Baler

11-21-2019, 06:14 PM

Thank you for what you did for EverQuest Brad. Rip homie

Kika Maslyaka

11-21-2019, 07:28 PM

entruil

11-21-2019, 10:52 PM

I gave the man a lot of crap over the years, but never the less he still the one who started it all. He gave me some of the most frustrating and yet most uniquely rewarding time ever spent playing a game.
He had my criticism, but also my gratitude.

Rest in Peace.

Yea kinda amazing how it hits home even unexpectedly... Time lost... Throw out a sincere ty and much props to all of eqemu devs and admin even before the split and to the p99 devs (some are same) bless Brad's family and all of the people who showed me his vision... Ty for the constant respect for the love of the game ...

Jeni

11-21-2019, 11:51 PM

I will dedicate my first PvP kill on the new server to Brad, may he rest in peace.

SwordNboard

11-22-2019, 10:43 AM

RIP Brad

BlackBellamy

11-22-2019, 11:48 AM

I need "Everquest" the Netflix series that will run for just one season, maybe 8-10 episodes and the first episode will show Brad as a young kid sitting by a pond and he's just staring at these frogs and staring at the frogs and then the last episode where everyone is just sitting around on launch day looking at the servers fill up.

Nirgon

11-22-2019, 11:49 AM

https://twitter.com/BazgrimTV/status/1197506530746273792

Be the

Pantheon team stream to honor the late Aradune

Tldr
https://t.co/KRTxfUgdW2?amp=1 7pm EST

Xathos53

11-22-2019, 02:53 PM

It was stunning to read that he had passed away. I felt a deep sense of loss. The guy helped create the MMO industry in its infancy and twenty years later was gone. Such a short time. What is wonderful is that his creation lives on through the players that keep coming to play the game. P1999 really represents that vision.

urbanbo

11-22-2019, 03:31 PM

F.

Guy was a legend and he will never be forgotten! I truly hope the Pantheon team can keep on going despite the heartbreaking loss.

They are probably receiving more support than they can process at this point. One positive you can take out of this horrible negative is it will have people focused more than ever.

fastboy21

11-22-2019, 07:58 PM

Games and stories have a strange and mystical way of touching the child's spirit in us. They have a wonderful way of making the world a little bit better. God bless the game makers and storytellers.

thestallion1

11-22-2019, 08:22 PM

twitch.tv/bazgrimtv 4pm pst

LordStraddler

11-22-2019, 09:03 PM

Even though its not classic. I agree with a previously suggested idea that some kinda in game tribute should be put in that players can visit. Brad McQuaid's idea afterall has had a profound affect on all of us that we are here playing in a recreation of such an old game with such fanatic dedication. Where better than here on p1999 for such an offering?

Judgement

11-22-2019, 10:10 PM

What a guy...He and his team did what has never been done again. But one day it will, and he'll deserve his credit. I hope everyone here will remember, and be glad that the actions of so few can bring so much to so many. RIP Brad, your flawed genius like all genius inspires us all and plants a seed for the future.

Videri

11-22-2019, 10:44 PM

Here's what's going on in McQuaid's right now on Green:
https://i.imgur.com/0x0Kh6t.png

Further events:
9PM EST Saturday 11/23 - Freeport - around The Hall of Truth
9PM EST Sunday 11/24 - GFay - PoD Lift

See Brad McQuaid wake thread (https://www.project1999.com/forums/showthread.php?t=341714) for updates.

Darston

11-23-2019, 12:37 AM

Brad will truly be missed RIP Aradune

Nayssa

11-23-2019, 04:04 AM

Lifting his family up in prayer! Brad will be missed!

Kika Maslyaka

11-23-2019, 12:59 PM

Utmost

11-23-2019, 03:03 PM

RIP Brad

Maliant

11-23-2019, 09:56 PM

RIP Brad. You brought endless joy to many lives.

Ghamarro

11-24-2019, 03:36 AM

MajorHeadache

11-25-2019, 12:56 AM

Agree with so much of what has already been said prior to me getting a chance to post!! Please don't forget about us back on Blue svr if you put in the EC Tunnel NPC !!

The true Muse from which our never ending stories were first a dream, yet thrived to create this dream into reality for all back in a time when the technology was still too archaic to support it's FULL potential.

I can't put in words my appreciation for the 20yrs of escape and enjoyment... so thankful that ALL of those involved with the P1999 community keep this going still.
Prayers for his family, loved ones, and the Pantheon dev teams. We should all dig deep and join the Beta donation to assist them on bringing his last dream into to fruition for all to enjoy as long as EQ has been going strong!

RIP Brad...

Enshadowed

11-25-2019, 08:51 PM

Thank you, Brad.

Vormotus

11-25-2019, 09:04 PM

I am still a bit shocked ... the news hit me during a rough patch and I felt it keenly.

May he always rest in peace, wherever we all go after this strange thing we call life.

Respects to him and his work.

Thanks for everything, thanks for the memories ...

rostant

11-26-2019, 05:35 AM

If only it could be 1999 once more.
The world and the future so full of promise and potential.
RIP (https://www.bevwo.com/) Brad.

mischief419

11-28-2019, 02:42 AM

When I was a Guide on Tunare, I remember seeing a bunch of memoralizing statues in cshome -- would be cool to add a new one chilling above us all. Then again, it would be cooler if we could see it. Maybe a future statue when p99 staff said they'd add some custom content later?

Kennie

11-28-2019, 02:47 PM

Shocked and saddened. Condolences to the people close to him.

gavmazter_j

11-28-2019, 08:06 PM

From Fennin Ro, during the Soerbaird's "Freeport Festival of Song".

Aradune showed up, joined my group, and made it snow in Freeport for us. Quite the day.

He will be missed.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EJzqXL9WkAABhp3?format=jpg&name=900x900

Remarkable that you still have this screengrab, what a great memory of Brad and EQ. Look at that UI - was this Kunark era?

LostCause

11-29-2019, 09:16 PM

damn just found out no answers how he died.. he was only 51 and didn't think he had any health problems could be wrong tho

Dolalin

11-30-2019, 03:51 AM

Cause of death not disclosed either means they don't know, or it was something they'd rather not talk about.

lallemuuh

11-30-2019, 03:53 PM

Just saw this post... saddens me deeply.
Rip Brad.

flatpick13

12-01-2019, 10:45 AM

Cyph

12-08-2019, 11:22 PM

I feel terrible that I missed this news. This is incredibly sad. He was a visionary and changed the gaming scene. I'm lost for words.

Shyin

12-10-2019, 12:22 PM

Agree, he was one of a kind and will be deeply missed.

Rick Sanchez

12-13-2019, 04:27 PM

Brad gave me one of the best if not the best experience I ever had in a video game, hence why we're all here playing the same dam game 20 years later. Chasing that feeling, I'll never forget that feeling of immersion when I went onto my brothers computer and double clicked that icon called everquest.

loramin

12-16-2019, 12:20 PM

See http://wiki.project1999.com/Brad_McQuaid for a fun screenshot of Aradune with his Fiery Avenger in Blackburrow.

And as with anything in the wiki, feel free to improve that page!

EQBallzz

12-21-2019, 04:49 PM

Still in disbelief that this happened. Brad is a legend and will be missed. RIP.

kevjax

12-22-2019, 03:30 PM

iv missed everyone here and am sad to hear this. <3s to my communities.

-brad

kevjax

12-22-2019, 03:30 PM

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iv missed everyone here and am sad to hear this. <3s to my communities.

-brad

Muggens

12-23-2019, 04:23 PM

I was very sad to hear Brad has passed, he was a beacon in the gaming world. Not only is EQ a great game but Brad seemed to me a really nice and special guy.

Aradune will live on through the players of EQ,
and Brad will hopefully return to his creator for a new and exciting adventure.

Much love to the McQuaids and the P99 community

Merry Christmas

trist4n

12-24-2019, 08:19 AM

On the live servers, there was a memorial added to the Karanas. May we get this added to our world to memorialize Brad?

robinson91r

12-26-2019, 04:21 PM

RIP BRAD! You will be missed.

Redex

12-27-2019, 04:43 AM

I never knew you. But you have given me enjoyment in EQ. Thanks P99 team for all of your hard work. We all mourn the loss of our friend. Rest with God Brad!!!

Marcela15

12-29-2019, 02:01 PM

Filson221

03-18-2020, 01:03 PM

I was just browsing online, I don't even recall what the subject was now, and saw a link. RIP Brad, EverQuest, I can say confidently, saved my life. It really sheltered me through some rough years of my life and the friends I would inevitably find in Norrath would help me get through those years.

I my heartfelt thoughts go out to your loved ones.