Episode 105 – Shattered Hoodstone
Posted: November 16, 2015 Filed under: Show | Tags: 2nd expansion, Blizzard job posting, Blizzcon 2015, BlizzPro, Breja, Caldesann's Despair, classic games remade?, Hotstreak, Josh Mosqueira, lanntonio, Nevik, patch 2.4 PTR, PCgamesN, PTR impressions, Quin, Rob Foote, seasonal rebirth, set dungeons, Wyatt Cheng Leave a comment »Show notes originally posted by Nevik
In our 105th episode the Patch 2.4 PTR is here and the hype train is going at full speed. CHOO CHOO! We then get down to business discussing what we’ve been up to: Breja continues to struggle finding time to play, Nevik is recharged, and Lanntonio is contemplating focusing on a single class next season.
In this episode:
- We read, and respond to a solitary email from first time contributor, Ryan. Listener participation has been absolutely amazing and is primarily why we do this show, so keep them coming! We WILL get to all the emails we receive, even if occasionally we have to push a few to the next episode. Send in your stories of RNGesus triumph to Show@ShatteredSoulstone.com!
- We received a huge amount of tweets from @DrTrevorBell, @EYedgar0111, @sastewart111, @Torrack1714, @KeeperofAlts, @josukeshair, @Retro1Cherry, and of course @Kherova. Thank you for your tweets. Don’t forget that you, too, can send in your thoughts via social media outlets such as Facebook, Google+, and Twitter.
- We wanted to know what do you think of the (season) Rebirth feature? Be sure to follow the show account, @ShatteredStone, on Twitter for future Questions of the Show.
- The PTR for Patch 2.4 is HERE! We sound like a broken record, but each and every single patch continues to improve upon the game. Do you have any souls left to reap? Needless to say, we are excited and give some impressions from the brief amount of time we’ve had on the PTR.
- Does all of the free content we have been receiving rule out the possibility of a 2nd expansion? Why is Team 3 giving us so much without asking for anything in return? While the former question is still up for debate, a recent interview from PCgamesN with Josh Mosqueira gives some insight on why so much has been added to the game without being locked behind a pay-wall.
- Recently there was a job-posting for a position to return Blizzard classics to the glory that they deserve. Does this mean Diablo II is being remade? We discuss what the position could mean for the heralded pinnacle of the series.
Links for you to Visit:
- Even with everything that Patch 2.4 is bringing, there has been MORE datamined from the client and DiabloFans has been happy to share. Do note that everything datamined might not be intended for 2.4, it does highlight that there is indeed a metric ton of cosmetic options coming in the future.
- With the dust settling on the info-dump from Blizzcon 2015, community manager Nevalistis put together an official Blizzcon 2015 round-up including links to the extensive coverage from the show.
- Still confused about the new Kanai’s Cube recipe coming in Patch 2.4? Hotstreak from Blizzpro has you covered with a handy article detailing Caldesann’s Despair.
- Prolific Diablo III streamer Quin had an opportunity to sit down with Wyatt Cheng and Rob Foote at Blizzcon 2015 and ask some high-level questions ranging from calculation/density-lag to Blizzard’s intentions on experience changes.
Other Entertainment/Games:
- From now on this segment of the show will be exclusively for our Twitch/YouTube viewers in an effort to reduce editing time and show length. If you want to hear us talk about anything and everything outside of Diablo, then check out our Twitch and YouTube channels.
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Episode 94 – Kill Many, Many Goblins
Posted: August 27, 2015 Filed under: Show | Tags: achievements, BlizzPro, Breja, Curse Gaming, Deadset Gaming, Diabloii.net, Fear the Walking Dead, Heroes of the Storm, Holy Hermit, Infernal Shrines, Kanai's Cube, legendary power extraction, leveling tips, monk, Nevik, Patch 2.3, patch rundown, Rhykker, season 4 plans, seasonal rollover, Torment difficulty modifiers, witch doctor Leave a comment »Show notes originally posted by Nevik
In our 94th episode, we are down Jen and Lanntonio but fret not as the odd couple of Nevik and Breja hold down the fort. With Season 3 completed, Patch 2.3 deployed, and season 4 just around the corner we get straight to business and talk about what we’ve been up to: Breja finally had Kadala put out and Nevik has No Time for Losers.
In this episode:
- We read and respond to a bunch of emails from Funktropus, Master Do, Aahz, and Ttosk. Listener participation has been absolutely amazing and is primarily why we do this show, so keep them coming! We WILL get to all the emails we receive, even if occasionally we have to push a few to the next episode. Send in your stories of RNGesus triumph to Show@ShatteredSoulstone.com!
- We received a huge amount of tweets from @Kagerai_Leblue, @Screech79, @Kherova, @Hawgeye_CTR, @LordShaper, @eG_acefisher1, @LtLunatic22, @sastewart111, @NeinballGamer, @Hasteur, @xSyneKx, and even @CM_Nevalistis! Thank you for your tweets. Don’t forget that you, too, can send in your thoughts via social media outlets such as Facebook, Google+, and Twitter.
- Do you like cross-game promotions? We inquired on Twitter your thoughts on the Heroes of the Storm and Diablo 3 promotions. Be sure to follow the show account, @ShatteredStone, on Twitter for future Questions of the Show.
- PATCH 2.3 IS HERE! As you might imagine we spend a lot of time discussing our experiences with the new patch and run down the major features of it. Are you enjoying Patch 2.3? We sure are; feels like a mini-expansion wouldn’t you say?
- WE NEED YOUR HELP! Your participation can ensure that this fun segment makes an appearance every show. Send your Official Forum Thread Masterpiece Theater audio segments (or humorous forum threads) to Show@ShatteredSoulstone.com.
Links for you to Visit:
- If you’re looking to dig more into the Patch 2.3 changes DiabloFans published a comprehensive round up of everything in the patch. Or if you’re just looking for a quick primer, Curse Gaming published a 1 minute video covering the major features.
- If you’re looking for more detailed information on a few builds for a variety of classes Deadset Gaming has you covered with a Reddit post linking to his various class guides for Patch 2.3.
- With the addition of Torment VII-X Blizzard was kind enough to provide us with the numerical modifiers for the new difficulty levels. There are other modifiers, however, and Diabloii.net published an article with rough estimates as to those values.
- If you’re more visually inclined, Reddit user DwarvesAtWork tossed the difficulty modifiers into a handy graph. Wow, that escalated quickly!
- Holy Hermit is back with another installment of his yet un-named Diablo III podcast. This time he is joined by Nastuma_Z and Deadset Gaming and they discuss their experiences with the PTR prior to the announcement of when season 3 would end.
- Looking to hit 70 as quickly as possible? Blizzpro has an article that provides a bunch pointers to help you accomplish the climb. You can also check out Rhykker’s Youtube video of 18 leveling tips.
- Finally we leave you with an amazing map of Tristram laser-etched on wood.
Image courtesy of Kotaku, Gawker Media Inc.
Other Entertainment/Games:
- We get our zombie outbreak on and discuss the pilot episode of Fear the Walking Dead.
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Episode 78 – Mr. Grammar Fuzzly Moneybags
Posted: March 23, 2015 Filed under: Show | Tags: Blizzard Stream Awards 2014, Blizzcon 2015, Blizzcon 2015 dates announced, BlizzPro, Breja, chocolate, Cities: Skylines, crusader, Cyber Diablo fan art, Dead Fans Talking, Diablo III Chocolate, diablo.incgamers, fuzzly, grammar nazi, hardcore, Know Your Lore, lanntonio, Leviathan, Matthew Rossi, monk, Nevik, Ori and the Blind Forest, Patch 2.2, season play, season three start date announced, season two end date announced, The Walking Dead, white wine, witch doctor, wizard Leave a comment »Show notes originally posted by Nevik
In our 78th episode, we are unfortunately down a Jen once more. THANKS ALLERGENS. After an extremely brief introduction we get straight down to business by discussing BREAKING Diablo news and what we’ve been up to: Breja is closing in on seasonal paragon 100, Lanntonio got his witch doctor to the T6 promised land, and Nevik lost his wizard.
In this episode:
* We received a bundle of emails from Shayds and Kherova! We love to hear stories of triumph or tragedy from our listeners, so send in yours to Show@ShatteredSoulstone.com!
* We received a metric ton of tweets from @Kherova, @TheQuadler, @BrentDoomfield, @scanline75, @Shepherd_Sieja, @TheInedibleF, @eG_acefisher1, @grindexp, @TheWMWorkshop, @RhoWoW, @shawno, @Gizmozord, @PansFolley, @Skipfridgy, @CruentusRelic, and @Kagerai_Leblue. Thank you for your tweets. Don’t forget that you, too, can send in your thoughts via social media outlets such as Facebook, Google+, and Twitter.
* We posed the question on Twitter that was quickly invalidated by some late breaking news from Blizzard. Yet it was interesting to see just how far off all of us were for predicting the end of Season 2, when Patch 2.2 would deploy, and finally when Season 3 would start. Be sure to follow the show on Twitter to participate in future Questions of the Show.
* Hours before recording this show, Blizzard decided to finalize and announce their plans for Patch 2.2 and when Season 2 would end and Season 3 would start. Needless to say we were shocked with how soon everything was going to happen. What are your thoughts? Too soon? Not soon enough? Just right? Let us know by sending an email to Show@ShatteredSoulstone.com.
* BUT WAIT, SOMETHING ELSE AMAZING HAPPENED! Shattered Soulstone clan member Electryon dropped a little suggestion that BLEW Nevik’s mind. We have Thunderfury, Blessed Blade of the Treasure Goblin Spooker and soon to be added is The Corrupted Ashbringer and we can probably safely assume to see Frostmourne in the future, but what about the Warglaives of Azzinoth? Melee Demon Hunter anyone? LET’S MAKE THIS A REAL THING!
* Oh yah, and Blizzcon 2015 was announced. No big deal, right? Okay, we’re just being silly. If you’re looking to attend the convention this year, be sure to check out Blizzard’s official tips for securing tickets. Are you planning on being in Anaheim in early November?
* It is with heavy hearts that we regret to inform you that we did not produce an Official Forum Thread Masterpiece theater (again) for this episode. Not to pull a guilt trip, but YOU have the power to not let this happen again! Your participation can ensure that this fun segment makes an appearance every show. Send your Official Forum Thread Masterpiece Theater audio segments (or humorous forum threads) to Show@ShatteredSoulstone.com.
Links for you to Visit:
* The results are in! Here are your Blizzard Stream Awards 2014 (powered by Twitch.tv). Congratulations to DatModz for winning Best Overall Diablo III streamer, Alkaizerx for winning Most Educational Diablo III streamer, and Quin69 for winning Favorite New Diablo III streamer awards!
* Feeling a bit saucy? Need to spice up your Diablo III gameplay? Davlok has you covered with his Gong Mode: Sriracha Edition Monk featured on the most recent Play Your Way Thursday feature. We’re sure it will heat things up!
* We realize that not every one favors the best class in the game, but fear not – good friend of the show and fellow Diablo podcaster Leviathan of Blizzpro and The Westmarch Workshop fame experimented with the changes to the barbarian on the Patch 2.2 PTR and found an amazing build he has coined as the Rock n’ Roll barbarian. Check out his videos where he goes over the build and then demonstrates how the build works in a GR50 … ROCKIN!
* Patch 2.2 is going to shake up the Legendary Ring meta quite a bit and Diablo.IncGamers recently published a guest article going over in detail how the ring meta is going to change.
* If you have been a long time listener of the show the name Matthew Rossi should be quite familiar. In fact we mentioned him last week, and he’s back again with another Diablo-flavored Know Your Lore article over at Blizzard Watch going over the first part of the History of the Nephalem. If you’re even remotely interested in fleshing out some of the lore bits of the game, be sure to check this article (and all of his future articles) out!
* Up until Nevik realized a distinct lack of monk representation he was all in favor of a cyberpunk Diablo. Check out the Fan Art Collection compiled over at Diablo.IncGamers featuring some of the amazing pieces of mash-up fan art.
* Finally, are you a transmog fanatic? Have you come up with a slick look for your character(s)? Be sure to submit your transmog ideas to Blizzpro’s newest Diablo feature: Transmog Tuesday.
Other Entertainment/Games:
* We are all fans of AMC’s The Walking Dead and if you’re a fan too, you should head on over and give the Dead Fans Talking podcast a listen.
* Disappointed by the latest edition to SimCity? You’re not alone and the folks over at Paradox Interactive put together a fantastic game – Cities: Skylines – that should satisfy event he most discerning SimCity fan.
* Finally we leave you with a game that Nevik has already crowned his Game of the Year for 2015. Ori and the Blind Forest by Moon Studios is simply stunning, from the fluid gameplay, to the gorgeous artistic aesthetic and moving plot line you’re sure to fall in love, especially if you’re a fan of Metroidvania-style games.
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