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Mary the Prophetess

05-20-2010, 08:46 PM

I have been trying to update my list of developers that have had some connection with Norrathian lore at some time or another. Many have left and new voices have arisen. I thought it might be helpful for those searching for 'official' lore on this forum to know the names of of those they should search for.I left off the list our past forum moderators such as Scarrlette, Starryeyedelf, StrollingWolf, Echgar, Morningside, Tsunai, Shareana, Samulbrar and others (I assure you not out of disrespect or neglect).We have learned through interviews with many designers that there really never has been an official position as a lore designer. That it is a communal effort, though some have more of an interest in it than others, and therefore take a more active role.The list above is not comprehensive by any means, and I am sure I am leaving out someone that I should remember, which is why I am asking for input from the grognards here on the forum to assist my failing memory.In addition, as Cusa has pointed out in another thread, When the change was made from the old forum format to the present one, hundreds of posts (at least) were lost in the move.It was analagous to the burning of the Library at Alexandria. I myself had not backed up any of the old files and all were lost to me. I was wondering if there were some vestiges from the old forum left stored away in some dusty corner of your RPG computer files that might be retrieved?At any rate here is what I can recall (from Verant and EQ Live to EQ2 and the present) (in no particular order):Brad McQuaid (Aradune)Steve CloverJohn SmedleyTony Garcia (Vhalen)Jeremy Gess (Jindrack)Bill TrostTracy Seamster (Owlchick)Noel Walling (Ilucide)Lindsay Lockhart (Doomcookie)Holly Longdale (Vahlar)Emily Taylor (Domino)Paul Molina (Cronyn)Christie Renzetti (Kiara)Craig Dalrymple (Grimwell)Ryan Shwayder (Blackguard)Steve Kramer (Saavedra)Aaron Bisnett (Gnobrin)Greg Spence (Rothgar)Alan Crosby (Brenlo)Kyle Vallee (Kander)Tiffany Spence (Amnerys)Carlos Mora (Gninja)Chris Kozak (Aeralick)Steve Danuser (Moorgard)Nathan McCall (Kaitheel)

Rezikai

05-20-2010, 09:08 PM

<cite>Mary the Prophetess wrote:</cite><blockquote>I have been trying to update my list of developers that have had some connection with Norrathian lore at some time or another. Many have left and new voices have arisen. I thought it might be helpful for those searching for 'official' lore on this forum to know the names of of those they should search for.I left off the list our past forum moderators such as Scarrlette, Starryeyedelf, StrollingWolf, Echgar, Morningside, Tsunai, Shareana, Samulbrar and others (I assure you not out of disrespect or neglect).We have learned through interviews with many designers that there really never has been an official position as a lore designer. That it is a communal effort, though some have more of an interest in it than others, and therefore take a more active role.The list above is not comprehensive by any means, and I am sure I am leaving out someone that I should remember, which is why I am asking for input from the grognards here on the forum to assist my failing memory.In addition, as Cusa has pointed out in another thread, When the change was made from the old forum format to the present one, hundreds of posts (at least) were lost in the move.It was analagous to the burning of the Library at Alexandria. I myself had not backed up any of the old files and all were lost to me. I was wondering if there were some vestiges from the old forum left stored away in some dusty corner of your RPG computer files that might be retrieved?At any rate here is what I can recall (from Verant and EQ Live to EQ2 and the present) (in no particular order):Brad McQuaid (Aradune)John SmedleyTony Garcia (Vhalen)Jeremy Gess (Jindrack)Bill TrostTracy Seamster (Owlchick)Noel Walling (Ilucide)Lindsay Lockhart (Doomcookie)Holly Longdale (Vahlar)Emily Taylor (Domino)Paul Molina (Cronyn)Christie Renzetti (Kiara)Craig Dalrymple (Grimwell)Ryan Shwayder (Blackguard)Steve Kramer (Saavedra)Aaron Bisnett (Gnobrin)Greg Spence (Rothgar)Alan Crosby (Brenlo)Kyle Vallee (Kander)Tiffany Spence (Amnerys)Carlos Mora (Gninja)Chris Kozak (Aeralick)</blockquote>Others to mention...Steve Danesur (sp) Moorguard.. as not only was he a geek fanboi of eq1 he was one of the lead designers of EQ2 and wrote at least some pre-expac lore for EoF with Wushi meeting with Tunare.. and i think one of the more.. eh.. loosely written chapters of the Tome of Destiny.Kaitheel (Who's name idr and he doesnt list)as a previous EQoA player that has alot of lore from that game that pretty much followed EQ1's timeline as that game was supposed to flow into EQ1 he's done a decent job. awesome pics here of eqoa btw... <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/31358362@N03/" target="_blank">http://www.flickr.com/photos/31358362@N03/</a> "where is Fayspire!"missdoomcookie (who i wont call by name due to legal issues with stalking laws in cali)worked with Vhalen over lore for RoK and TsO and was the "detailer" of the Ethernaught legacy stories that came out pre-TSO. .. oh and! <a href="http://exlibrisblog.com/ " target="_blank">http://exlibrisblog.com/ </a>

BleemTeam

05-23-2010, 02:51 AM

Kyle Vallee (Kander)I didn't know this. Or at the very least, didn't put it together. Kyle is a coot cat and has helped me in the past when I think at the time he was just a GM, or Lead Admin GM, etc.Then much later, I had worked with Kander on some questlines and other things for TSO.Awesome to know they are one in the same.

LordPazuzu

05-23-2010, 02:57 PM

Bill Trost was the original main lore guy from EQ1. I think he was the one mainly responsible for creating Norrath's history timeline and cosmology. Vhalen also did alo of the original lore, especially with Lucan D'Lere and the Freeport area in EQ1 and then he was, of course, the main lore guy for EQ2. Those two have left a bigger stamp on Norrathian lore than anyone.

Tyrus Dracofire

05-23-2010, 03:22 PM

there was other guy at sametime work with Blackguard, known as "Meanbeard" but dont know real name.

Mary the Prophetess

05-26-2010, 09:07 PM

I would like to point out that the names on this list are the names of the individuals that *posted* here, and sometimes are not the actual person that developed the lore.For instance, some in their role on the community team may be the poster, but not necessarily the originator of the lore content of the post.Likewise some who actually do come up with the lore may remain anonymous toiling behind the scenes unknown to us.I just wanted to clarify that point, as some names on the list really are wearing a different hat than that of lore developer.