I did not know Brad McQuaid. But I have played in the world he so masterfully created for over 18 years! I think I got an idea of his personality and character from this wonderful game! The hard work to attain items. The endless camps for rare drops. The epic weapon quests which were the hardest there ever were to attain for a level 55 character. The Onus in the original world of not being able to raise Naggy faction by any means whatsoever to do one of those quests.(Befriend an Enchanter) The camaraderie, the volunteer Guide program, the world of Norrath that I so love and admire were all created by this giant of a man. I offer this poetic tribute to his great contribution to online gaming and in particular, Everquest.


For Mr. McQuaid - Sonnet Variant

EQ is the reason I've healed in my life
As questing for real life goals is most hard
The world you created lessened my strife
I have now become a most grateful Bard.

I sing of your mastery, tell of your soul
In Norrath it's always there to be seen
By those who have eyes to see as a goal
Whose armor needs washing? And is seldom clean?

The world he created and made for us all
Is there for the taking, enjoy and attain!
I for my part have thus heeded it's call
And the pleasure for years has to me been great gain

I did not know you and this I regret
When the Reaper comes calling I may meet you yet.


Mantropius Cares
Noble Human Paladin of the 107th Season
Faithful follower of Mithaniel Marr
The Rathe/Prexus

Edited, Nov 25th 2019 4:07pm by Mantropius

I will always remember him as a legendary gaming figure. I have easily spent more time playing Everquest than any other game in my life. He will be missed.

I want you to know how important your dream has became mine and what it has done to me in my life. I will forever be in debt for the times that you have saved me unknowingly and I pray that one day I get to share my memories that you have created for me. I am sure I say this for a lot of people but you will never be forgotten my friend

https://forums.daybreakgames.com/eq/index.php?threads/rest-in-peace-aradune.260881/


https://massivelyop.com/2019/11/19/veteran-mmorpg-developer-brad-mcquaid-has-passed-away/

http://bradballanger.com/gaming/the-man-who-made-worlds/


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For Brad,
Your touch reached millions, inspiring our imaginations and giving us a forum to come together for common purpose. Friendships, relationships that have and will have spanned lifetimes, were created through your worlds. You, through your creations, have meant so much by so many that there is no way I can describe to you what they have meant because I do not have the words. You will be sorely missed, and my heart goes out to those who knew you in life. To your family and friends, I thank you for sharing Brad with the rest of the world.

Good bye, and rest in peace.