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Inside the Mind of the Man Behind EverQuest II

When you're playing your favorite MMOG, do you ever wonder what sort of creative mind it takes to create a vibrant,
living, and breathing world? Or perhaps you've heard a particular name that caught your attention, and you want to know more about this "rock star" developer. As always, Ten Ton Hammer is here to get those questions answered, and today we're profiling Scott Hartsman, Senior Producer and Creative Director for Everquest 2. A man of many talents and an extensive resume, Scott talked to Ten Ton Hammer about his start in the industry, the games that really influenced his career, and how best to break into the industry.

Piece of advice: No matter what part of the industry you want to get into, personality and drive mean SO much. I cannot emphasize how much. Having a compulsive need to take ownership of things, and the need to take control of things and do them immediately is how things get done and get done right. If you can foster a way to feel bad when things don't go well and then understanding how you can help things go better in the future, that's a way people become great.

• Developer Profile for Everquest 2's Scott Hartsman
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