In the Games Industry - An interview with Mod Ash!
Вставка
- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
- In this very special interview I speak to the one and only Mod Ash!
We cover life before Jagex, and his stories all the way up to 2009!
I’m looking to see if I can do more of these with Ash so fingers crossed!
Let me know what you think of these as per usual also! -- Watch live at / shaunyowns
0:00 - Intro
3:03 - Discovering Runescape
8:00 - Applying to Jagex
11:01 - Being a Moderator
15:26 - Forum Curator
19:14 - Passion In/Out of Work
24:50 - Early Jagex Structure & Player Support
29:46 - Player Support Stories
31:38 - Joining the QA Team
34:08 - Release Manager & Zogre Flesh Eaters
44:17 - File Sharing in Jagex
46:34 - Estate Agent & Catherby Water Stories
51:33 - Falador Massacre - Emergency Call Outs
56:04 - Falador Massacre - The Bugs/Issues
59:53 - Falador Massacre - Solutions & Player Support
1:04:45 - Moving Buildings
1:06:03 - Female Armour Story
1:11:15 - Miniskirt Bug Story & Mat K's Sound Effects
1:14:00 - Female Anatomy
1:18:38 - Runescape Interns - Intro
1:20:36 - Runescape Interns - Monkey Madness
1:24:41 - Learning Runescript
1:28:23 - Runescape Interns - Desert Treasure
1:34:03 - Runescape Interns - Hunter Skill & Competition
1:36:20 - Runescape Interns - Removed
1:39:06 - Ash's Quests - My Arm's Big Adventure
1:44:45 - Writing Newsposts
1:46:36 - Becoming a Content Developer
1:48:07 - Clan Wars
1:51:57 - Removing the Free Trade & Wilderness
1:53:45 - Revenants
1:58:17 - Ash's Early Projects
2:02:04 - Early Projects & Gnomecopter TipIt Tribute
2:04:30 - Easter Eggs & Fun Additions
2:06:00 - Jagex's Structure & Runescape's Uniquness
2:11:33 - MTX in OSRS
2:14:00 - Polling
2:19:40 - Famous Players
2:21:04 - Social Media & Community Engagement
2:24:02 - Ash Being Unhappy
2:27:14 - If Ash Left
2:29:25 - OSRS Growth
2:32:05 - Launching A Non-Existent Update
2:36:45 - Summoning - Intro
2:37:55 - Batched Content
2:39:34 - Summoning - Making Batches
2:42:03 - Summoning - Balance Issues
2:45:38 - Jagex Spaghetti Code
2:47:49 - Internal Issues
2:49:00 - Ash's Anonymous Articles
2:54:25 - Ash's Loyalty & Presence
2:57:37 - Ash's "Bottom" Story
2:59:00 - Talking About Bad Relations
3:01:25 - Strip Club Story
3:03:45 - Runescape HD & Bugs
3:10:19 - Blocking an Update & Last Man Standing
3:12:28 - Working Overtime
3:13:35 - Item Lending
3:16:37 - Z-Buffering & Hairstyles/Body Parts
3:21:07 - Shauny's Thok Story
3:22:13 - Rewriting Random Events
3:24:46 - Ash's Desired Update - Metadata Improvements
3:29:09 - Volunteer Work - Charities
3:33:59 - Outro
You're a god. Thanks
Gods work
Dad
Big Rubic Energy
This is nerdy but expecting for an interview with nod ash himself, and I don’t mean it in a bad way that’s some dedication to time stamp everything lol tyvm
I always thought God Ash commands the respect he does because of what he's done for the game - I didn't realise he was also such a witty conversationalist and engaging storyteller.
Normally college educated Brits are quite literate in their language and expressing it
@@bergenmatthew I'm a university-educated Brit and I've rarely met such compelling storytellers
So are u excited for the mod ash leaked sex tapes?
Jesus Christ Adam, just ask the guy if you guy can buy his underwear at this point. You ain't a brit if you ain't a Scot Welshman or Irishman btw
God Ash 😂
> blessed by the same priest as Andrew Gower
It all makes sense now
Based
Yeah father lawrence. You know the drunk guy from east varrock church
No kidding .
Blessed by Guthix
Freemasons if u didn’t know
I have huge respect for Ash, I spent the first Runefest questioning him for like 2 hours. and he bought me a drink the 2nd RuneFest really made up he is part of the Oldschool team. he is a honest and lovely guy and he Loves this game and hope he stays for as long as possible.
Watching this in 2024, we're so lucky to have Ash. Regardless of the state of the game, or what it becomes I will always respect this man.
Anyone who plays this game owes so much to this guy. Really an awesome interview, it was so interesting to see a long form conversation with Ash
Mod Ash is such an absolute beauty
he looks like a nonce
Never thought that I would watch a 3 hour long interview about Mod Ash, but honestly it gave me an inside about him as a mod and what not.
And I really, really hope the second stream will be coming soon!
First of all thank you Shauny for this amazing interview, also a big thanks to Mod Ash for being honoust, open minded and always have the best interests at heart for the players. I really hope to see more of these, I think this shows a totally different side of Jagex in a very good way. I loved how open and straight forward this way as i've been playing this game since pre eoc but I never knew the background of some glitches, bugs or other issues. This gives the community a better perspective of how hard you guys work for your players. Thank you so much! Kind regards, Kenn Ghostly.
Mod Ash is a LEGEND for this interview. So glad he's stuck around.
Shauny you are amazing for doing this series and Ash you are my favorite Mod!!! This is amazing I'm so excited to watch
Just finished the whole thing and it was so delightful to watch. Mod Ash has such good energy!
Agree, and his voice is just really enjoyable to listen to!
As someone who played Runescape as a kid until I was a young adult and I'm now mid 20's, this was a really amazing interview to watch. I have never really paid attention to live streams by Jagex but this was like a very personal interview of someone who was part of a game I loved for a significant part of my life, and as a comp sci student it's so interesting to hear the way Jagex builds the game. I've literally seen so many memes of Mod Ash and never knew the person behind it and now I know he's such a cool guy! Thanks for this interview Shaun
PLEASE DO THE GOWERS!!! IT WOULD BE GREAT!!
hey hey hey that is you youporn
#gowersgay3some
"Well, I gotta get me some of that." - Scape players even still today.
true.
True
Take notes game devs, this guy is as good as it gets.
What a lad. Always a pleasure to see someone working a labor of love and doing a great job at it. I'd say I hope he knows we appreciate him... but I'm quite sure he already knows!!
1:07:35 "come up with this idea, possibly into a tissue" LMAO
God FUCKING Ash
Lol what was the pic?
Great Interview!!.. a lot has changed since Ash came to Runescape. There is still a handful of veterans players that always come back to the game because its what we grew up playing. Thank you for everything you have done. Ill always come back to RS.. 17years and counting.
What a guy lol Ash’s wit is so charming, would love to meet him some day
This ep is so good i have re-watched it for like 4 times already from start till end.
Even though my account was created way back then, I COMPLETELY forgot that you would pick what your account was. A miner, fisher, etc. Fuck that takes me back. Oh man. Ash is a wonderful guy. I love his mannerisms, his humour, his excitement. Such a great guy for the game, the company, and for us.
I love the how invested and genuinely interested Shauny is in their conversation!!
Very good video! Enjoyed listening :)
such beautiful people, inside and out. You both are so pure, thank you all for the OSRS content
Shauny I appreciate everything you’ve done for the games industry, and my favorite game runescape
2:11:00, that part about Jagex recruiting with the goal of "no MTX" is great to hear
MOST IMPORTANT PART
im out the moment fairy wings for 5 usd come out or pay to win
This is my favorite video, possibly ever. Thank you for this, and the rest of the interviews Shauny. I love listening to people speak about things they're passionate about, there's absolutely nothing better.
I know one of Mod Mark's favourite quest's to be added was My Arm because of the 20 years of Lore stream they did. LOL now... that bit of trivia has become even better.
Ash reminiscing about the early days of RuneScape really brought me back to my childhood (started playing in '05). What a great interview. The entire exchange just felt so genuine, wholesome and nostalgic. Made my day, thank you! Hoping for a part two.
Thank you both so much for doing this sit-down. It's a wonderful insight to hear it 'from the horses mouth' so to speak.
Would be amazing to have Jacmob on this. Please make it happen Shauny.
.... I just realized we have no idea who Durial321 is...
imagine that interview.
The passion he has is amazing
So glad this was uploaded so quickly , we love you shauny
"i prefer to see things...handled"... getting godfather vibes there :p
I've been waiting for this all week! thankfully I have the rest of the week off from work because it's almost 4am and this just popped up in my inbox so...
Wow, many thanks for organizing this, Shauny. How Mod Ash has navigated his career/finds fulfillment in his work is inspiring tbh.
He honestly is a god, the pun intended for the lols he delivers are so clean. I was blind but now i see.
Would be awesome if you could bring back Ash to do pt. 2 for his 20 year anniversary at Jagex
This is the quality content ive been looking for! Thank you so much for this excellent interview .
He seems like the most pleasant person ever. Great video chiefy
Thank you both for this wonderful masterpiece. I'll keep my fingers crossed for a round two.
Damn the man himself the chosen one inside your room, must of been a great few hours subbed😂😂
"I never really did anything exciting at night"
"...that was before Monica ;)"
my man
timestamp?
@@blueboy3098 52:30
@@arbitrage2141 take your upvote, good sir
THIS MAN = VERY FRIENDLY REALY A NICE GUY
It's simple. I see God Ash, I click like.
It's so true came back to the game after 10 years and no other mmo can behave in this way they are in a total different class and genre on there own no other mmo has the nostalgia and true following as rs I play rs3 now but classic and osrc will alway hold a place in my heart
Love learning the different history behind certain decisions made. Thanks for sharing Ash, hope to see another stream with you again.
Awesome video! Thank you very much, looking forward to coming videos
So much nostalgia
what a beautiful human you are ash. thanks for everything over the years
Gosh I remember the days of using a pickaxe on the rocks and I remember getting excited when members first came out as we had little sounds with things like opening the gate to members areas etc whereas before playing RS was completely silent! I feel so old looking back lol
Ash: says anything
Shauny: hahahhHahHwhhahahAhahah
CatnamedMittens I think Shauny has probably consumed too much soy
@@therealmvp1639 Gallons, mate.
Ngl I'd probably react the same way, because holy shit it's Mod Ash.
Buuut that's why I would never interview someone.
Always have to come and revisit this every now and then, will we ever get a part 2??
Watched this at least 10 times all the way through and its still comedy gold
49:50 That explains the wonky cliffside fishing area south of Tai Bwo Wannai!!!
"It's not a dating site"... Literally all we saw back in the day: "Buying GF 10k"
Looool
When rocking a full rune helm made you a baller
I looooved the gnomecopters. Spent so long sat in those wishing I could have membership as a child.
2:20:30
S: ...has anyone come up to you and said "how's it feel to be Mod Ash?"
A: Yes
S: What's your reaction been?
A: I have very few alternatives
I love Ash so much. He's such an enigma and what he's done for the game is appreciated by everyone privy to it.
An interview with God himself, not even Larry King could accomplish that!
Glader witty very nice!
He can now lol
@@jeremyhawkins2951 underrated comment lmao
At work right now but this might be the most hype media of all time. Can't wait to get home and check this out. Three hours long too!!
I really like Mod Ash. Super cool guy. And damn he’s been there since DAY ONE!
But Mr. Interviewer…. I don’t think you did a bad job. No, not at all. But a couple things stood out to me. Firstly, you need to engage a little more with whomever you’re interviewing. It’s great to remain quiet and let them talk, but somebody like Ash tends to ramble. It’s your job to wrangle him back on topic. An experienced and talented interviewer can do this without them even noticing. Believe it or not but Late Night talk show hosts are great examples, like Jack Parr, Carson, Conan, Leno, etc.
Also…. I’m sure you were pretty nervous, especially in the beginning, but don’t laugh at everything your guest says. You’ll see Fallon does this; and he’s now become a joke because of it.
Ash is such a fucking legend. Will be a very sad day if he ever decides to leave Jagex
Awesome best interview ive seen so far , biased only because mod ash is my favorite!
Shauny's constant desire to laugh at and agree with everything his guests say is so grating.
Mike Jones I get it but I think he’s just genuinely happy and likes doing this
alot of respect to both of you!
cant wait to see more video's like these!
Mod Ash is a very intelligent man
I'd follow Ash through anything.
mod ash: *speaks*
me: so thats what god sounds like
Longtimemocha38 aucoustic?
I can honestly say I listened to the entire video and I thoroughly enjoyed it all.
God's be good, the legend, ash in the flesh. Shauny thank you so much for this.
Ash is so fucking smart
"I wrote this article and a few others, but none of them were ever set out to undermine Jagex"
"Did you write 'Reasons to Hate Jagex'?"
"........... Yes"
I am laughing so hard my face hurts
Interview with God Ash? It's rare I upvote a video before I watch it, but here ya go.
I would do anything to have god ash in my bedroom
I love mod ash !
"possibly into a tissue" lmaooo ash is great
Ash is so awsome! I think he is the greatest. 😌
I love these, definitely do more please
"This stream will last till Ash wants to go home" 3 and a half hour video.. God I love Ash he is the single greatest dev of any gaming company to date.
Nottingham sends their love Ash! Had no idea (well, why would I?) that you had history around Nottingham, that's really cool
Shauny we neeeeeeed a part 2!
Been waiting for this!! Thank you
I’m loving these interviews, keep it up man
Brilliant, looking forward to a part 2!
I've watched 2 hours of this so far tonight and honestly, it's been so fascinating to hear Mod Ash's take on things and also really good to hear some of the background stuff that has happened in the game I've literally grown up with. He's a true legend of the game. Thanks for the vid man!
Oi I started as a miner too in classic. Good chance I played with Ash back in the day considering there were only like 4 worlds.
Fellow miner, we always met up on world 4 after school.
2:59:45 Interesting seeing Shauny going on a rant about how his interviews have been perceived recently here! :P
*Also that stigma at **3:34:55** indeed.*
All memes aside, I love mod ash. I loved seeing how excited he was talking about the early days.
I loved this!! I hope we can see more!
He brought his legendary tea. Its so stunning.
this is really wonderful and he is a very captivating story teller.
God ash
I like it that the early game is excatly as ash said his first experience with runescape was
Absolutely loved this, I take it Ash was not allowed to come back for the rest?
Thank you for this!
the intern stories are neat, from a game programming perspective :)
Legend.
Sir Prysin the way you can spent 3 hours listening mod ash's stories and not get bored lol!
5 seconds in and already waiting for a part 2 to be made