Player of games. EverQuest, Vanguard, and EQNext alum. Chief Product Officer at AVALON. Hell bent to rebuild the foundations of MMOs: playavalon.com
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This is an interesting creative question.
"What if World of Warcraft was redone and they removed all the cartoonie graphics?"
Hard to answer it with this video (though it is amazing) because it also makes all the coloring in the look Earth-normal. I suspect that the WoW look could be largely preserved in a way that would satisfy the player, (and maintain the idea that you are still in Azeroth), if the saturation was preserved.
What if World of Warcraft was redone and they removed all the cartoonie graphics?
Would it still hold its appeal or does the cartoon look contain a special nostalgic value that would change the game too much? 🤔
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Well said. I suspect many THJ players maintain(ed) active subs.
THJ was amazing. Daybreak had an opportunity to do something special that would bring new and old players back into the game. I also unsubscribed all 4 of my accounts. After playing on and off since 1999 it’s also time for me to move on from my favorite game of all time. RIP 🪦
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In what should come as a surprise to no one, I have one of the oldest EverQuest accounts in existence. Today I have cancelled that account and my other two All-Access Daybreak passes. Time for me to close this box of memories and stick it in the attic.
My sincere thanks to the EQ emulator The Heroes Journey developers and community, who renewed my love for the game I was honored to work on.
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Precisely.
At DragonCon, Dave Arneson asked if EverQuest was inspired by D&D. My answer: Absolutely. Nearly every game is—each of us builds on what came before.
This is actually insane.
ALL of game dev is ITERATIVE. The idea that NINTENDO has somehow been some golden child company and ONLY used mechanics they came up with (and didn't iterate off others) is insane.
What a disgusting and corporate direction to take gaming. Shame on them.
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It is great to see @Broken_Stoic building in the game! We had a blast sharing building tips and techniques today with Stoic and Chris from @AstrofishGames!
We’re so proud to announce that our first creator has stepped into AVALON!
Seeing our community experience AVALON firsthand has been incredibly rewarding, and we can’t wait to welcome more of you inside.
Check out the arena @Broken_Stoic built on his very first try using our tools.
To be the first to catch more sneaks and exclusive updates, join our Discord.
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Wheel of Time on Amazon has been cancelled. Does this make you sad, or sad that it lasted 3 seasons?
I have my own perspective, but I am curious about the general gamer take on the series (without sparking debate).
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A Player-Owned Economy should have been a reality in MMOs long ago. I argued for it back in the days of EverQuest, and was overruled by the suits who were afraid of digital assets having an acknowledged value.
But they did and do have value. Players have exchanged them outside the terms of service for more than 25 years. Now is the time to stop relying on black market websites and "15-minute delivery of WoW gold! No scam!!!" bullshit.
AVALON will have a robust virtual economy but it’s only possible if gamers actually want to own our assets.
That’s why our top priority is building a game that’s genuinely fun to play and create in.
After all, who’d hold assets for a game no one is playing?
I’m excited for you all to see what we’ve got cooking!
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Zack Karlsson and I have been playing a bit of EverQuest again, and PoP is about to go live on our server. Grant me mercy Tunare! piped.video/watch?v=duMvVa8c…
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Find any of the @avalon guys at Token 🇸🇬 and you might just get lucky 👀🫢@SeanPinnock @ZaQQ_ZaQQary @JButlerDev
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Congrats to my guild leader Mecha_Hornet! His builds in Fallout 76 are da bomb! Lol!
Lock and load as you assist the Overseer on her mission at this Vault-Tec armor, submitted by Mecha_Hornet for last month's C.A.M.P. Showcase! #Fallout76
ALT A screenshot from Fallout 76 showing a Vault-Tec themed armory. The armory is decorated with various Vault-Tec, Vault Boy and weapons displays. The word 'ARMOR' is written in signage on the wall.
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Is transmedia powerful? Does it move the needle, and MAKE MONEY? When people ask that question (because they forget, don't understand, or lack vision, etc.). Rest assured, it is.
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This gal has gunned me down, electrocuted me, and stomped my heart flat.
But I keep coming back, for the uWu!
THIS is a taste of what AI in games will look like.
Meet Nikuya-chan, an NPC robot in our upcoming MMO with deep AI integration; we have given her a Japanese maid cafe persona, but the possibilities are limitless!
Stop by the Inworld AI booth at GDC to see for yourself.
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