It may be that Everquest is fine the way it is. (With some degrees of change due to time and too much of one thing for too long. Of course keeping classic as a default to go back too.) As far as the creation of worlds and stories go, we may have run out. However, there may still be a need for new styles. There may not be a need to create another world. I felt bad for Brad because he may have created something great because he wasn't trying super hard at the time. (Everquest Classic.) I do think that when you don't try so hard you may accidentally create something great. Where as if he had to recreate something and not copy Everquest because of legal rights, then the pressure just may lead it to nowhere. Also one conversation such as, "This is the business world, it must go like this. I know the business world." could lead to uncertainty within a given time period of requirements, leading to pressure and conflict with no results. I would hate to see Brads game go nowhere. But my honest opinion is I will probably stay with Everquest for some time. If Brad was still here, it would be cool though to see a stress free Brad working on Everquest 3.
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