So, I have been thinking switching my DarkPlaces server out with a QuakeWorld server, since more people seem to use QuakeWorld.

I have my dp server specifically running one of my mods, which is the whole reason why I am hosting it. I wanted to get my mod working on my qw server, but it didn't work. Do I have to remake my mod from scratch, or is there an easier way to do this?

fte has protocol translation. just load up an nq mod with a dedicated fte server then connect with qw clients AND nq clients, at the same time.
its not perfect, at least if you're using clients that don't support everything that fte clients support, but its much quicker. you can always port it more fully once you find your feet.

I remember Spike developing FTE in old days
Nice, keep the good work