Meet Paul "Frizznik" Carrico, EverQuest II Senior Designer

[Amnerys]

<p>When it comes to the EverQuest franchise and designing tradeskills, Paul "Frizznik" Carrico is no noob. He's been working on SOE games since 2000 and has had a firm hand in the evolution of Norrath, both before and after the Shattering. He even spent a little time working on Free Realms. More recently, he has been doing great work on the mechanics team, including dungeon and battlegrounds design.</p> <p>Being a game designer is an ever-evolving job, and often there are opportunities within a team to take the lead on designing different aspects of the game. After a recent shuffle of duties, Frizznik is now heading up Tradeskill Design for EverQuest II. EQII players who enjoy the tradeskill aspect of the game will likely remember him from the early days of EQII, and those whose remember Frizznik's previous work on tradeskills will be happy to know they are still in good hands.</p> <p>But where did Domino go? Don't fret! She has taken on a new and exciting role with the EQII team as Associate Producer. We'll still be seeing her around as she helps Smokejumper keep the team organized and running full steam ahead, and generally lending a hand where needed.</p> <p>Now, lets get to know Frizznik a little better!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://eq2players.station.sony.com/images/en/features/dev/carrico.jpg" width="450" height="338" /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span ><span><p style="text-align: center;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://everquest2.com/news/read/current/3931" target="_blank"><img src="http://everquest2.com/images/en/community/buttons/readmore.png" border="0" width="175" height="44" /></a></p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p></span></span></p>

[Senya]

<p>Welcome, Frizznik!  Keep us as happy as Domino did and we swear not to come after you with hot armoring tongs and tailoring needles! <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p>

[Gaftep]

<p>Hey there Frizzy... I promise to not treat you any differently in Zam IRC now that I've seen your photo... <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" /></p>

[Cyliena]

<p><cite>Gaftep@Everfrost wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>Hey there Frizzy... I promise to not treat you any differently in Zam IRC now that I've seen your photo... <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" /></p></blockquote><p><img src="/eq2/images/smilies/97ada74b88049a6d50a6ed40898a03d7.gif" border="0" /></p><p>Glad to have you aboard tradeskills Frizznik!</p>

[Alenna]

<p>Welcome Frizznik.</p>

[Finora]

<p>Welcome back Frizznik and congrats to Domino  (I think! <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" />&nbsp<img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p>

[ttobey]

<p>Do we have any proof that he's wearing pants in that photo?</p>

[Rijacki]

<p>Grats (or condolances <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />) Frizznik and Domino. I promise, Frizznik, not to Torment you too much *smirk*</p>

[Cyliena]

<p><cite>ttobey wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>Do have any proof that he's wearing pants in that photo?</p></blockquote><p>It's a robe, pants automatically are applied.</p>

[Domino]

<p><cite>Cyliena wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p><cite>ttobey wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>Do have any proof that he's wearing pants in that photo?</p></blockquote><p>It's a robe, pants automatically are applied.</p></blockquote><p>Ooh, owned!  Good one <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p><p>And thanks all! <img src="/smilies/283a16da79f3aa23fe1025c96295f04f.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p>

[Rijacki]

<p><cite>Cyliena wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p><cite>ttobey wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>Do have any proof that he's wearing pants in that photo?</p></blockquote><p>It's a robe, pants automatically are applied.</p></blockquote><p>*snort*</p>

[Delirya]

<p><cite>ttobey wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>Do have any proof that he's wearing pants in that photo?</p></blockquote><p>Hehe should we refer to him as Frizznik McNoPants from now on?</p><p>Welcome Frizznik! If what you've done so far is anything to go by, us crafters are lucky people/pixels! Looking forward to seeing what excitement you have for us in the future. <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p>

[Barq Bandit]

<p>I remember Frizznik from way, way back.  He was a great tradeskill dev back in the day, and will surely prove a pleasure to have in the role again!</p><p>And for Domino's new position within the dev team:</p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>CONGA RATS!  ~O8> ~O8> ~O8> ~O8> ~O8> ~O8> ~O8> ~O8> ~O8> </strong></span></p><p>Look at 'em go!</p>

[Eileah]

<p>There is no one I want better to be in charge around here, gratz Domino, I know you will do great things for this game <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p><p>Welcome back to your original haunt Frizz ;p</p>

[NiamiDenMother]

<p>Congrats so much on the new position, Domino. While a part of me selfishly doesn't want to "lose" your tradeskill TLC, you're leaving them in good hands.   Welcome back, Frizznik!</p><p>~Mum</p>

[Jazabelle]

<p><cite>NiamiDenMother wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>Congrats so much on the new position, Domino. While a part of me selfishly doesn't want to "lose" your tradeskill TLC, you're leaving them in good hands.   Welcome back, Frizznik!</p><p>~Mum</p></blockquote><p>Ditto.</p>

[Eshaac]

<p>Very Big Congrats to you both.. <img src="/smilies/283a16da79f3aa23fe1025c96295f04f.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p><p>And does this mean DominoDev ye won't be shocking me by loggin in on a copy of da toon I'm play'n like in Beta <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/385970365b8ed7503b4294502a458efa.gif" border="0" /> hahahaha..  keeps his heart pills handy.</p><p>Eshaac aka Ostaba</p>

[Gaige]

<p>I love you Frizznik, stay away from raids Domino~</p>

[circusgirl]

<p>Domino, I can't think of anyone who is more deserving of a promotion than you.  You single-handedly turned tradeskills around in this game, and I think you are pretty much universally hailed as the most beloved developer on the entire team (at least by your crafters <3)!</p><p>I hope you can do as amazing a job of reaching out to and understanding the whole of the player base as an associate producer as you did with us crafters.  Good luck to you and Frizz!</p>

[Krystara]

Congrats to both Domino and Frizznik! *sniffles a little* I will miss Domino as Tradeskill Dev - but Associate Producer is a heck of a title. *cheers* *sniffles* *cheers again*

[CorpseGoddess]

<p>So, from the photo it looks like new devs start their questline on the Isle of Mara?  <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/283a16da79f3aa23fe1025c96295f04f.gif" border="0" /></p><p>Welcome (back), Frizznik---I'm looking forward to many great tradeskilling adventures together!  And congratulations, Domino!  Keep Smokejumper in line over there for us, eh?  <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/e8a506dc4ad763aca51bec4ca7dc8560.gif" border="0" /></p>

[Elwin]

<p><cite>ttobey wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>Do we have any proof that he's wearing pants in that photo?</p></blockquote><p>He is a tad cute ... could we get a another photo please? <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p><p>Congrats Domino and Friz <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p>

[Cloudrat]

<p>Well it looks like you have hit the ground running and are ready to make your mark Frizznik, good luck with the crafting community<img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> </p><p>Grats to Domino and good luck wrangling the pieces of the puzzle.<img src="/eq2/images/smilies/e8a506dc4ad763aca51bec4ca7dc8560.gif" border="0" /></p>

[Te'ana]

<p>Grats to both of you!</p>

[RandomWalk]

<p>Many congratulations Domino and welcome back Frizznik!  All the very best to you both in your new roles</p><p>Aeriel</p>

[Archanjyl]

Congrats on the new position. Now that you got the job, here is what you need to do. More of the crafting that appeared in DoV. GrandMaster spells -> with components being the original master + rares or something from an instance(master prices are like 30 plat a pop as it stands.. it'll bring back demand) Quests to obtain the individual recipes so not every joe shmoe can do it. If your gonna do spells , do weaponry/armor as well. As it stands MC armor is worthless usually. However, MC armor imbued with instanced rare drops could be useful. Rare worthwhile potions in a similar line to the blessed arrows revamp the tradeskill gear itself stop uniformly allowing any tradeskiller to manufacture things. Raid mobs drop chest. I get it. Despite it not making any sense sometimes. I.e. the mob has no appendages to open said chest to find their own goodies and place them in the chest. Strange stalker for example. Why not bring in game cohesion of tradeskill and raiding that you had back in tier 5!!! Raid drops simply will be made into the raid armor/items IF someone has a given recipe to make it. Recipes could be gained by ironforge (which a lot of us have) or other various tradeskilling factions. Then, the raid dropped loot is simply, glistening scale of blah or .. something else. (make them tradeable as well) Lastly, .. STOP making no-trade items that are not involved in quests. This isn't tradeskilling but it is a small rant. It makes no sense at all to say, oh ALL items in this zone are no trade (raid zone included) yet people will sit there in a group for 15mins auctioning things off for someone to zone in only to give it to them. I myself six box, so I don't mind making more money, however, i find it to be a complete undesired waste of time. A better thing to do is simply, make all items tradeable. Let it flood the market and let the FREE market dictate the given price. If everything was tradeable (raid zones included and NOT quested items that are "special rewards") then individual players would simply throw items on broker, .. raid guilds would throw items on broker, .. everyone would be using broker and no rediculous crap taking up chat channels for 4 hours at a time during raid times.

[darwich]

i think we need to see a copy of his drivers liscense... he doesnt look old enough to drive to work... or does he take the bus? <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

[Solarax]

<p>why does he have a photoshopped pic with a traditional japanese shrine backdrop?</p>

[Jesdyr]

<p><cite>Gaige wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>I love you Frizznik, stay away from raids Domino~</p></blockquote><p>From now on you need to make pies to take down HardMode.</p>

[Midoriko]

<p><cite>Jesdyr@Unrest wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p><cite>Gaige wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>I love you Frizznik, stay away from raids Domino~</p></blockquote><p>From now on you need to make pies to take down HardMode.</p></blockquote><p>No we will have dreaded harvesting raids that involve harvesting the exact right node. Within a time limit. Harvesting the wrong thing wipes the raid.</p><p>And we will be fighting Qho Augren lv 100 Epic x4 ^^^</p><p>...I'm giving myself nightmares. <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/283a16da79f3aa23fe1025c96295f04f.gif" border="0" /></p>

[Tyrus Dracofire]

<p>welcome and i will missed domino and good luck.</p><p>my simple request to ask Frizz,</p><p>hopefully to see new "dress window" for crafters, please.</p><p>and 2nd one, increase harvest nodes up to 5 pulls, those 3 pulls were too few and searching for other nodes too soon.</p>

[Sola]

<p>Very glad to hear Domino is moving up in directing the game direction!  One thing I love about Domino is that she came in as a fan of the game and has grown the game in many ways!  Domino, I hope you read R.A. Salvatore's work and gather some great ideas for the next expansion!  Salvatore is a master writer for fantasy novels and I hope to see his influence carry forward in EQ2!</p><p>Also, welcome back to the tradeskill grind Frizznik =).  I hope tradeskilling will continue to see a growing influence in the game.  It's nice to see the new, almighty raid drops requiring crafters assistance in making as it brings back worth to the professions and makes us feel like we didn't waste all those hours!</p><p>Hope to see you both at Fan Fair this year!</p><p>Cheers!</p>

[Erithe]

<p>Welcome Frizznik!!  We shall commence with the Tor ... er ... Fun, now.  >.></p><p>*evil laughter*</p>