aLovingRobot Shawn Lord

My guest for this stream was Harvey Burgess. He started in EverQuest Quality Assurance and worked his way through roles such as Game Designer, Project Manager, Associate Producer, and Producer on EQ and EverQuest Online Adventures during his time at SOE (2000-13).

He's since work in a number of Production and Production Director roles at companies like EA, Carbine, Nexon, and Sony.

This Episode
My guest for this stream was Michelle Butler, who was the Head Game Master and an Associate Producer on EQ, a Lead Designer on EQOA, as well as serving in other roles at SOE and Sigil. She also gives some great insight into the behind the scenes with Brad McQuaid.


About This Format

I started streaming EverQuest as part of the Aradune TLP server release. I'm a former EQ designer, turned Producer and games executive, who currently streams at: ⁠https://www.twitch.tv/alovingrobot⁠ I'm using this stream as a means of reconnecting with my old colleagues, tapping into the nostalgia of a great era in our lives (and MMO gaming), and ensuring that some of the fun stories of the past aren't forgotten.

This Episode
My guest for this stream was Jeff Butler, Producer on EverQuest during Ruins of Kunark, Shards of Velious, and Shadows of Luclin. He then went on to co-found Sigil (Vanguard: Saga of Heroes) with Brad McQuaid, before returning to leadership in Sony Online Entertainment (EQ Next era).


About This Format

I started streaming EverQuest as part of the Aradune TLP server release. I'm a former EQ designer, turned Producer and games executive, who currently streams at: ⁠https://www.twitch.tv/alovingrobot⁠ I'm using this stream as a means of reconnecting with my old colleagues, tapping into the nostalgia of a great era in our lives (and MMO gaming), and ensuring that some of the fun stories of the past aren't forgotten.

This Episode
My guest for this stream was Jonathan Caraker (GM Prathun), Former EQ Designer & Lead Game Designer (2002-2020); currently a Game Designer on World of Warcraft at Blizzard Entertainment.



About This Format

I've started streaming EverQuest as part of the Aradune TLP server release. I'm a former EQ designer, turned Producer and games executive, who currently streams at: https://www.twitch.tv/alovingrobot I'm using this stream as a means of reconnecting with my old colleagues, tapping into the nostalgia of a great era in our lives (and MMO gaming), and ensuring that some of the fun stories of the past aren't forgotten.

Note: Apologies - There was an audio issue during this episode. It doesn't affect Steve's responses. Only my end.

This Episode My guest for this stream was My guest for this stream was Steve Burke, Former EverQuest Game Designer & Lead (Velious, Luclin, PoP, AAs); Sr. Game Designer on Vanguard; Game Designer & Asst. Lead, World of Warcraft.



About This Format

I've started streaming EverQuest as part of the Aradune TLP server release. I'm a former EQ designer, turned Producer and games executive, who currently streams at: https://www.twitch.tv/alovingrobot I'm using this stream as a means of reconnecting with my old colleagues, tapping into the nostalgia of a great era in our lives (and MMO gaming), and ensuring that some of the fun stories of the past aren't forgotten.

This Episode

My guest for this stream was Steve Danuser, Former EverQuest 2 Community Manager & Game Designer; Director of Story & IP Development, at 38 Studios; Game Designer & Creative Director on Vanguard (SOE 2012-15); Lead Content Designer on EQ Next; and currently Lead Narrative Designer on World of Warcraft at Blizzard Entertainment.

Video available on Twitch & YouTube.



About This Format

I've started streaming EverQuest as part of the Aradune TLP server release. I'm a former EQ designer, turned Producer and games executive, who currently streams at: https://www.twitch.tv/alovingrobot

I'm using this stream as a means of reconnecting with my old colleagues, tapping into the nostalgia of a great era in our lives (and MMO gaming), and ensuring that some of the fun stories of the past aren't forgotten.