Brad McQuaid interview re. Pantheon

[AzzarTheGod]

Originally Posted by Kotopes [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

/\/\/\ This. I completely with you here. Even if Pantheon is a copycat of EQ with newer graphics and zones, I'd definitely pay for it.
Also Vanguard was well polished and very playable in later years before it's ultimate demise. Unfortunately it was too late.

I probably won't take Pantheon seriously as it looks to be a huge step backwards from Vanguard.

I understand its a different product, but the fact its not "progressive" from Vanguard and is taking the niche regressive angle, I may ultimately steer clear.

Also, gross selfish vapid drug use like opiates is a major turnoff. Yet another reason not to buy the game.

[Metalopolis]

Here's one quote I was able to find fairly easily.....

“Our philosophy is different,” McQuaid said. “Some of the recent MMOs have huge budgets and make a game that is perfect for everyone. Our belief is the future of MMOs is smaller, more targeted games. Over 10 million people play massively multiplayer games. That’s a huge group. There are people with all sorts of tastes and styles of gameplay. We target an audience and make a fantastic game just for them. We don’t need ridiculous budgets.”

He added, “The social, cooperative players have been orphaned. Some people love cooperative play against the A.I.”

[LostCause]

im sure brad is taking the "high" road litterally.

[Izmael]

Who are you kidding.

You're still in love with EQ and you know it.

[nyclin]

Vanguard's development was a trainwreck and the stories about Brad showing up to work high as balls were hilarious. Can't blame people for enjoying the drama.

[EQBallzz]

Originally Posted by nyclin [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Vanguard's development was a trainwreck and the stories about Brad showing up to work high as balls were hilarious. Can't blame people for enjoying the drama.

There were a lot of rumors about VG and Brad. I bet half of them aren't true or wildly inaccurate. Even if they are true...I bet most of the people who delight in whatever personal problems Brad may have had are not half as successful as the "high as balls" Brad McQuaid. I would also be willing to bet many have their own share of personal problems at least as bad as Brad so have no room to pass judgement.

I get why some would have reservations but the overboard reveling in Brad's problems and delighting in his potential failure makes me think some people must have mental problems or are just sad and pathetic people.

The fact is that even with his issues he created two of the most loved MMOs in gaming history and even when you consider all the issues, those games have been way better than most other MMOs that were released by "competent" and "sober" people who ostensibly have no excuse for sucking.

[Vheran]

Will gladly pay every month for this game if they truly aim for the niche that is the p1999 community (even those that dont play p99, but loved the first 3 years of EQ).

[EQBallzz]

Originally Posted by Vheran [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Will gladly pay every month for this game if they truly aim for the niche that is the p1999 community (even those that dont play p99, but loved the first 3 years of EQ).

Agreed. I have already done the $100 Knight's pledge. It's a pretty good deal (2 copies of the game at release and Alpha access among some other perks). Would rather risk 100 bucks on a Brad McQuaid game than throw good money after bad in some of the cash grab shit shows that try to pass as MMOs these days.

[Ruhtar]

Originally Posted by EQBallzz [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Would rather risk 100 bucks on a Brad McQuaid game than throw good money after bad in some of the cash grab shit shows that try to pass as MMOs these days.

Definition of every Korean MMO with a founder's pack.

[Vheran]

Originally Posted by EQBallzz [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Agreed. I have already done the $100 Knight's pledge. It's a pretty good deal (2 copies of the game at release and Alpha access among some other perks). Would rather risk 100 bucks on a Brad McQuaid game than throw good money after bad in some of the cash grab shit shows that try to pass as MMOs these days.

definitely want in on the same pledge, hoping it's still available when i can afford to pay for it (life transitions).