About TEQ
A legacy reborn.
TEQ was originally created by Schoot Digital Productions (1999 – 2025), led by
Niels Schoot (Kama) and Bastiaan Berendsen (MaNiPuLaTeD MaNiaC).
For more than two decades, they built, maintained, and expanded the world of TEQ — from its early days
of VB and VBScript hacking to a robust C#/ASP.NET and SQL Server architecture that stood the test of time.
Their work shaped a community that still exists today — and that legacy continues.
A new chapter
In 2025, PGMS Inc., a small development studio based in Canada and founded by
Philippe Grandmont (aka Pvt Vandals), took over the stewardship of TEQ.
A lifelong player and fan of the game, Philippe now leads its revival — modernizing the infrastructure,
migrating TEQ to Azure, and preparing it for a new generation of players while keeping its original spirit alive.
This transition ensures that TEQ remains true to its roots, while evolving for the future.
Credits & Acknowledgments
Original Team — Schoot Digital Productions (1999 – 2025)
Niels Schoot (Kama) – Programming, Design, Implementation
Bastiaan Berendsen (MaNiPuLaTeD MaNiaC) – Game Formulas & Balancing
Joris Schoot – Networking & Server Setup
Bas Winckels – Marketing & Press
New Team — PGMS Inc. (2025 – present)
Philippe Grandmont (Pvt Vandals) – Owner & Lead Developer
Additional contributors to be announced as the revival continues.
The Company
TEQ is now operated and maintained by PGMS Inc., headquartered in Canada.
Hosting and infrastructure are powered by Microsoft Azure, ensuring stability,
scalability, and modern cloud security.
Contact:
📧 teq@pgms.io
— see the Contact page for subject-line prefixes.
