When I left the forums so very long ago, Quikly was still being made, and at the time, I thought that it was quite impressive, especially after I tried the demo that I believe let you build a simple level and then walk around it. I think you could shoot too, though I'm really not sure.
I was making AGE/AGM then too, and I have to admit that the description that Quikly was given seemed to dwarf my projects. I kind of accepted it as well by commenting and even crediting his apparently impressive work. I really thought that this would be something special, and although many other forum members, users of DBP and myself didn't pay for this project, I think we've been slightly affected by it too. Something of a dent in the community that an old member who sounded like a decent guy has left us with - though I can talk as I wasn't here for any it!
But maybe I'm just being all soft and fuzzy. Sorry it's not much of a contribution to the discussion which seemed to be about hunting him down, which I hope you eventually do by the way. He has a lot to explain for.
Edit: Though a refund would probably be more fitting to most of you. I would like to think that it's possible that something went wrong that has left him unable to make contact, as I myself had that happen, but since he's been contacted and just lied really, I guess I can subtract any doubt of him genuinely having problems.
One thing I'd like to know though, now that you've all gone through a complete scam, what would you say the telltale signs are?
You are not alone.