Everquest designer joins 38 Studios for 'Copernicus' MMO
by Ludwig Kietzmann 
{ Apr 22nd 2008 at 10:00PM }
As the former lead designer of Everquest, Travis McGeathy has likely acquired just as many ardent fans as vengeful detractors, wishing they could get those thousands of click-click-clicking hours back. With your social life still in ruins, your cautious digestion of this bit of news from Gamasutra is probably for the best. You see, Mr. McGeathy is now the systems design lead for "Copernicus," Studio 38's mysterious MMO project.He's not the only Everquest vet at the Curt Schilling-founded developer either, as former Everquest II lead designer, Jason Roberts, and Everquest II expansion pack designer, Steve Danuser, also occupy padded leather chairs at the Maynard, MA office. We've yet to see what lies behind the Copernicus veil, but we're starting to suspect there may be buxom, elfin ladies involved.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Huey2k2 @ Apr 22nd 2008 10:09PM
Here's hoping they produce something that can actually compete with WoW...
I need a new MMO to occupy my time.
Schmobu @ Apr 23rd 2008 12:50AM
Nothing can compete with WOW. you need to make a leveling affect that is similar to taking drugs, highs and lows that come and go regularly, without the instant high then just a long lagging low.
Jerk Face @ Apr 22nd 2008 10:54PM
You had me at buxom, elfin ladies.
Einhanderkiller @ Apr 22nd 2008 10:56PM
Is it just me or are some of the comments green?
Einhanderkiller @ Apr 23rd 2008 12:03AM
Nevermind. Something is screwy with my Firefox.
Klepto @ Apr 22nd 2008 11:22PM
Elves? Wasn't Copernicus an astronomer?
Lonin @ Apr 22nd 2008 11:44PM
Copernicus is just a working title until the IP is unveiled at this year's San Diego Comic Con. The game will be fantasy-based.
LaughingTarget @ Apr 23rd 2008 7:46AM
I refuse to play any MMO that has elves in it again, unless they live in trees and make cookies or work for a fat guy on a frozen wasteland. When I see elves and Everquest together, uncreative comes to mind.
His EQ days had better not taint this game.