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'''Paul Gower''' was the co-founder of [[Jagex]], along with Ian, and Andrew Gower.<ref name="tedder">{{Cite web |url=http://www.develop-online.net/features/203/IP-profile-RuneScape |title=IP Profile: RuneScape |publisher=Develop}}</ref> In addition, he helped develop and program ''[[RuneScape]]'' since 1999 when he helped create an early version of the game. The [[Wikipedia:Sunday Times Rich List 2007|Sunday Times Rich List 2007]] ranked Paul and his brother [[Andrew Gower]] as the 654th richest [[Wikipedia:Entrepreneur|entrepreneurs]] in the UK, worth £196 million.<ref>{{Cite web |url= http://www.timesonline.co.uk/richlist/person/0,,47604,00.html|title= Andrew and Paul Gower |year= 2007|publisher= Times Online}}</ref> They were awarded the Industry Legend prize at the 2010 Develop Awards.<ref name="awards">{{Cite web|url= http://www.develop-online.net/news/35369/Develop-Awards-Gower-brothers-crowned-Industry-Legends|title= Develop Awards: Gowers crowned Industry Legends|author= Will Freeman in Brighton|publisher= Develop}}</ref>{{clear|left}}
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'''Paul Gower''' is the co-founder of [[Jagex]], along with Ian, and Andrew Gower.<ref name="tedder">{{Cite web |url=http://www.develop-online.net/features/203/IP-profile-RuneScape |title=IP Profile: RuneScape |publisher=Develop}}</ref> In addition, he helped develop and program ''[[RuneScape]]'' since 1999 when he helped create an early version of the game. The [[Wikipedia:Sunday Times Rich List 2007|Sunday Times Rich List 2007]] ranked Paul and his brother [[Andrew Gower]] as the 654th richest [[Wikipedia:Entrepreneur|entrepreneurs]] in the UK, worth £196 million.<ref>{{Cite web |url= http://www.timesonline.co.uk/richlist/person/0,,47604,00.html|title= Andrew and Paul Gower |year= 2007|publisher= Times Online}}</ref> They were awarded the Industry Legend prize at the 2010 Develop Awards.<ref name="awards">{{Cite web|url= http://www.develop-online.net/news/35369/Develop-Awards-Gower-brothers-crowned-Industry-Legends|title= Develop Awards: Gowers crowned Industry Legends|author= Will Freeman in Brighton|publisher= Develop}}</ref>{{clear|left}}
   
 
He developed many of the quests in RuneScape, including many of the earliest ones, and thus was a key figure in shaping the story of the game. The quests he has developed include many in the [[Mahjarrat]] storyline, starting with [[Temple of Ikov]] in 2002 and ending with [[Ritual of the Mahjarrat]] in 2011.
  
He developed many of the quests in RuneScape, including many of the earliest ones, and thus was a key figure in shaping the story of the game. The quests he has developed include many in the [[Mahjarrat]] storyline, starting with [[Temple of Ikov]] in 2002 and ending with [[Ritual of the Mahjarrat]] in 2011.
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Paul has also created [[Update:The island of Karamja is open|Karamja]], [[Update:New tailoring ability|leather crafting]] and the [[Update:This weeks update|Cooks' Guild]].
  
Paul has also created [[Update:The island of Karamja is open|Karamja]], [[Update:New tailoring ability|leather crafting]] and the [[Update:This weeks update|Cooks' Guild]].
   
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== See also ==
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==Contributions==
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* Most [[skills]] and locations in the first few years (with [[Andrew Gower|Andrew]])
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* [[Cook's Assistant]]
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* [[Romeo & Juliet]]
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* [[Sheep Shearer]]
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* [[Demon Slayer]]
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* [[Imp Catcher]]
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* [[The Restless Ghost]]
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* [[Ernest the Chicken]]
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* [[Pirate's Treasure]]
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* [[Vampire Slayer]]
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* [[Prince Ali Rescue]]
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* [[Black Knights' Fortress (quest)]]
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* [[Temple of Ikov]]
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* [[The Knight's Sword]]
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* [[Dragon Slayer]]
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* [[Plague City]]
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* [[Scorpion Catcher]]
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* [[Merlin's Crystal]]
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* [[Lost City]]
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* [[Shield of Arrav]]
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* [[Goblin Diplomacy]]
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* [[Fishing Contest]]
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* [[Fight Arena]]
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* [[Druidic Ritual]]
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* [[Heroes' Quest]]
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* [[Holy Grail]]
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* [[Tribal Totem]]
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* [[Family Crest]]
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* [[Witch's House]]
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* [[Watchtower]]
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* [[Shooting Star]]
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* [[Spirits of the Elid]]
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* [[Defender of Varrock]]
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* [[The Curse of Arrav]]
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* [[The Temple at Senntisten]]
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* [[Ritual of the Mahjarrat]] (with [[Mod Chris L|Chris L]] and [[Mod Rowley|Rowley]])
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* [[Potion flask]]s
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==See also==
 
* [[DeviousMUD]]
  
* [[DeviousMUD]]
 
* [[Funorb]]
  
* [[Funorb]]
   
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== References ==
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==References==
 
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{{Reflist|2}}
   
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Latest revision as of 12:17, 8 June 2019

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For the non-player character, see Paul.
Jagex moderator crown Paul Gower
Paul Gower
Nationality English
Jagex
Role Co-founder
Team Content Development
Project RuneScape
Employed 2001 ─ 2011
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Paul Gower is the co-founder of Jagex, along with Ian, and Andrew Gower.[1] In addition, he helped develop and program RuneScape since 1999 when he helped create an early version of the game. The Sunday Times Rich List 2007 ranked Paul and his brother Andrew Gower as the 654th richest entrepreneurs in the UK, worth £196 million.[2] They were awarded the Industry Legend prize at the 2010 Develop Awards.[3]

He developed many of the quests in RuneScape, including many of the earliest ones, and thus was a key figure in shaping the story of the game. The quests he has developed include many in the Mahjarrat storyline, starting with Temple of Ikov in 2002 and ending with Ritual of the Mahjarrat in 2011.

Paul has also created Karamja, leather crafting and the Cooks' Guild.

Contributions

See also

References

  1. ^ IP Profile: RuneScape. Develop.
  2. ^ Andrew and Paul Gower. Times Online (2007).
  3. ^ Will Freeman in Brighton. Develop Awards: Gowers crowned Industry Legends. Develop.
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