Everquest Holly Longdale Leaves Darkpaw Games

Holly Longdale Leaves Darkpaw Games
Favorite old school item?
How’s the new expansion?
What are some of your favorite spells/skills/AAs?
Solo mob story time
Just installed-all servers locked. What do I do?
Last night I completed my first quest in 15 years! Good to be back!!!

Posted: 06 Mar 2020 03:59 PM PST

Greetings Norrathians,

It is time to bid ye all a heartfelt fond farewell.

I will be taking my leave from Darkpaw Games for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that I owe to all the players and developers of EverQuest and EverQuest II.

From my first experience at EverQuest's launch as a dark elf wizard trying to leave Neriak for two hours, to joining the EverQuest and EverQuest II teams, my life has been a thrill and a blessing. For more than a decade, I've felt honored and thankful to have been a part of the lives of so many players and our amazing family of developers.

I've seen these games grow and evolve for so many years. I took part in the first-ever instanced content and forging new ground with Lost Dungeons of Norrath. I had the honor of working with Brad "Aradune" McQuaid, John Smedley, and a great number of talented people.

Both games have grown through the rise of nostalgia with progression servers in ways we didn't expect. Above all, our community is ever-present, guiding and informing us, and helping us make better choices.

Our success as a franchise is built upon the love of those who live in Norrath. I can't thank every one of you enough for being part of this magical life. I will miss you, but I won't be far away!

My passion and love for EverQuest and EverQuest II is unending. Even though I am leaving Darkpaw Games as a producer for now, I will remain part of the community as a player.

For now, our intrepid Franchise Technical Director and EQ veteran Jennifer Chan will take hold of the reigns with gusto and head up the studio. She has been my leadership partner for over 5 years and excels at keeping us on track, improving our technology, and making sure everything gets done as smoothly as possible.

I promise you that the game and teams are in more-than-capable hands.

Rest assured, Norrath will continue to grow and prosper as I hope you all will.

Much love to one and all, forever. And, as always, I'll see you in game,

Holly "Windstalker" Longdale

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Favorite old school item?

Posted: 06 Mar 2020 11:44 AM PST

I'd have to say mine was the pre nerf cos. Heb's as a Necro would be a close 2nd. Not as useful this day in age due to aa's of course. Back in the day, it was excellent when used in conjunction with FD. It was a status symbol in my circle. What was yours?

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How’s the new expansion?

Posted: 06 Mar 2020 11:39 AM PST

Thoughts on the new expansion?

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What are some of your favorite spells/skills/AAs?

Posted: 06 Mar 2020 08:02 AM PST

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Solo mob story time

Posted: 06 Mar 2020 01:57 PM PST

As a necro, I found a ton of enjoyment soloing in all aspects. Especially dungeon crawls. I also thoroughly enjoyed farming the latest and greatest to peddle in the tunnels and later in the bazaar. As time went on I found myself going back to old content to farm for the rare drops. Especially luclin and pop zones. Emp was one I never did as I couldn't get in the room. Seru horse sticks out to me. I don't remember the amount of kills it took but it was probably 50 or more. Do you have a favorite solo story memory?

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Just installed-all servers locked. What do I do?

Posted: 06 Mar 2020 10:48 AM PST

Hey guys, I just installed for the first time playing for PC ever and looking forward to it. I only played EQ on Ps2 back in the day and I was addicted to that hard for 5-6 years. So I was wondering what to do here and I don't know if I have to buy anything before I begin/create a character or why all servers are locked for me?

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Last night I completed my first quest in 15 years! Good to be back!!!

Posted: 05 Mar 2020 06:50 AM PST