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Shawn Lord
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This is a series of Twitch livestream discussions with former colleagues from the Games Industry. The discussion is mainly me 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. Who am I? I'm a former EverQuest game designer, turned Producer and games exec, who currently streams at: https://www.twitch.tv/alovingrobot

  1. 12/12/2023

    Guest: Harvey Burgess - former QA, Designer, and Producer on EQ and EQOA

    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.

    1h 31m

  2. 11/20/2023

    Guest: Michelle Butler, Head GM on EverQuest and a Lead Designer on EQOA.

    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.

    1h 55m

  3. 11/13/2023

    Guest: Jeff Butler - Producer on EQ and co-founder of Sigil (Vanguard: SoH)

    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.

    2h 59m

  4. 09/23/2020

    Guest: Jonathan Caraker (GM Prathun), Former EQ Designer & Lead Game Designer (2002-2020); currently Game Designer on WoW

    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.

    1h 50m

  5. 09/09/2020

    Guest: Steve Burke, Former EverQuest Game Designer & Lead (Velious, Luclin, PoP, AAs); Game Designer & Asst. Lead, World of Warcraft

    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.

    2h 14m

  6. 08/31/2020

    Guest: Steve Danuser - Former EverQuest 2 Community Manager & Game Designer; currently Lead Narrative Designer on World of Warcraft.

    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.

    3h 2m

  7. 08/15/2020

    Guest: Jennifer Chan - Head of Studio, Darkpaw Games; Tech Director, Daybreak Games; Lead Programmer, Sony Online Entertainment

    This Episode My guest for this Twitch stream was Jenn Chan, Head of Studio, Darkpaw Games; Former Tech Director, Daybreak Games; Programmer / Lead Programmer, Sony Online 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/averylovingrobot 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.

    2h 23m

  8. 08/15/2020

    Guest: Tom Tobey - Senior Animator on EverQuest, EverQuest 2, and the EQ Franchise

    This Episode My guest for this Twitch stream was Tom Tobey, Senior Animator on EverQuest, EverQuest 2, and the EQ Franchise. 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/averylovingrobot 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.

    2h 10m
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This is a series of Twitch livestream discussions with former colleagues from the Games Industry. The discussion is mainly me 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. Who am I? I'm a former EverQuest game designer, turned Producer and games exec, who currently streams at: https://www.twitch.tv/alovingrobot

Information

  • Creator
    Shawn Lord
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2023
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Shawn Lord
  • Show Website
    aLovingRobot