Episode 101 – I’ve Got a Big … Bragomancer
Posted: October 20, 2015 Filed under: Show | Tags: Andariel, Blizzcon 2015, Breja, Diablo I, Diablo III Expansion 2 speculation, Diablo IV speculation, Duriel, Fear the Walking Dead, Jen, Jen's Lore Corner, lanntonio, Lightning Natalya DH, monk, Nevik, Overwatch, Philosophios, Slaughtered Calf Inn, The Walking Dead, witch doctor, wizard, Wudijo Leave a comment »Show notes originally posted by Nevik
In our 101th episode we are back for another grand ol’ time with lots of frivolity and cheer. We then get down to business and discuss what we’ve been up to: Nevik cleared a GR60 solo, Lanntonio has been reacquainting himself with Diablo I, and Breja is Mr. Gloomy Psychopants.
In this episode:
- We read, and respond to an email from Guerilla Law. 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 @wingthequick, @gorgonzer, @Kagerai_Leblue, @joskueshair, @EYedgar0111, @Cybrwolf0, @scanline75, @eG_acefisher1, 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.
- What under-used class skill would you build a set around? We carried over our Question of the Show from last week and asked for more of your ideas on Twitter on what sets you would create. Be sure to follow the show account, @ShatteredStone, on Twitter for future Questions of the Show.
- Jen is back with her 5th installment of Jen’s Lore Corner. For this episode she covers the lesser evil Duriel and discusses some of the potential discrepancies in regards to whether he is the “twin” of the lesser evil Andariel.
- Blizzard finalized the panel schedule for Blizzcon 2015 and officially released it for us to peruse. There is still only one panel on one of the main stages and we discuss what this, the small presence on the show floor, and the four Fireside gatherings being held on the smaller (non-televised) stages means for the future of Diablo III.
Links for you to Visit:
- Will we ever see a futuristic setting for the Diablo franchise? Artist Victor Fernández put together some amazing pieces of concept art of what a futuristic Diablo would look like.
- Still love playing as a Demon Hunter and love the Natalya set playstyle? Wudijo breaks down some heavy theorycrafting on the Lightning Natalya DH and Philosophios put out a video guide on the necessary gear for the build.
Other Entertainment/Games:
- THE WALKING DEAD IS BACK! I repeat, the Walking Dead is BACK! Season 6 kicks off with a bang and a parade!
- Nevik and Breja finally get the chance to discuss episode 6 of Fear the Walking Dead without interruption. Both feel the last episode redeemed the show and are looking forward to sophomore season of the show.
- Excited for Overwatch? Closed Beta goes live in just over a week: October 27th. #GETHYPE
- Lanntonio caught up on watching a ton of different shows; too many to list individually.
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Episode 98 – Drowning in Toads
Posted: September 25, 2015 Filed under: Show | Tags: account actions, Archon, barbarian, Breja, class representation, Fear the Walking Dead, Fevir, Hellfire Amulet exploit fix, lanntonio, MannerCookie, meta shift, monk, Monstrous, Nevik, NFL, season fatigue, Support Barb, Unfriended, V/H/S, V/H/S Viral, witch doctor Leave a comment »Show notes originally posted by Nevik
In our 98th episode, we are rejoined by our 4th Musketeer part-way through the show. We waste very little time and dive straight to business and talk about what we’ve been up to: Breja barely missed a GR35 on his own, Lanntonio has been gearing a barbarian, and Nevik derped like never before.
In this episode:
- We received a pair of emails from Aahz and Professor Funktropus. 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 @Kherova, @the_own_zone, @gorgonzer, @deathpod, @Cybrwolf0, @HomeTownHero008, @Torrack1714, @EYedgar0111, @moody834, @Hawgeye_CTR, @shawno, @wingthequick, and @N3rdwards. 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.
- Are you still engaged with Season 4? We inquired on Twitter as to whether or not season fatigue has set in for our listeners. Be sure to follow the show account, @ShatteredStone, on Twitter for future Questions of the Show.
- How has the meta shifted in season 4 when it comes to class representation on the leaderboards? Friend of the show, Monstrous, put together an infographic of pie-charts that illustrate the (drastic) shift from the previous seasons and current. We share some of our opinions on the shift but would love to hear from you! Send in your thoughts on the meta shift to Show@ShatteredSoulstone.com.
- Rejoice! The Hellfire Amulet exploit has been fixed with a hotfix and a minor patch that addressed a few other minor issues. Even better, Blizzard was able to identify those that abused the exploit and action their accounts.
- Sadly no Official Forum Thread Masterpiece Theater this week, but it WILL be back. Next week? Maybe? 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:
- Ever wonder how to Archon? Fevir has you covered with a video guide on How to Archon.
- Support monks aren’t the only support after the removal of permanent CC in Patch 2.4. Support barbs are also very much a thing and Manner Cookie has you covered with his guide on how to best run an XP Support Barb.
https://youtu.be/-BxEZFEMCxA
- Attending Blizzcon 2015, virtually or in person? Blizzard finally released the information on all of the virtual in-game goodies we will be getting from Blizzcon 2015.
Other Entertainment/Games:
- In case you haven’t been inundated enough by Draft Kings commercials, here’s another!
https://youtu.be/VDa-cDu8KYg
- Ever wanted to watch a movie of a video Skype call? Unfriended is your movie.
- After Unfriended failed to deliver on the horror, Nevik decided to follow up on a listener’s recommendation to watch V/H/S: Viral.
https://youtu.be/BRb-IlRrZWY
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Episode 97 – Rest In Pancakes
Posted: September 18, 2015 Filed under: Show | Tags: Big Boi, Big Grams, Breja, calculation lag, competition, disconnects, Fear the Walking Dead, hardcore death, Helltooth lag, lag, Madden season, monk, Nevik, NFL, noob mistakes, Phantogram, Season 4, softcore, solo vs group play, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, witch doctor Leave a comment »Show notes originally posted by Nevik
In our 97th episode, we are back down to our odd-couple of Nevik and Breja. We waste very little time and dive straight to business and talk about what we’ve been up to: Breja’s pancakes were flattened and then replaced by an omelette, and Nevik experienced his first DC death, ever.
In this episode:
- We received a pair of emails from Professor Funktropus and Kagerai Leblue. 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 @eG_acefisher1, @GrandNagus1, @CruentusRelic, @Kherova, @_poneria, @VVancalbergh, @HomeTownHero008, @sastewart111, @Walkman8, @smoochety, @LtLunatic, @EYedgar0111, @b00tycakes, @scanline75, @simple_destro, @KSBpodcast, and @TestedFerox. 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.
- With season 4 maturing we inquired on Twitter as to whether or not you’ve created a seasonal alt. Be sure to follow the show account, @ShatteredStone, on Twitter for future Questions of the Show.
- Have you been experiencing weird occurrences of lag, especially with lag doctors? Or sporadic Battle.net disconnections? We share our experiences and thoughts on what could potentially be causing the issues and hope that eventually they will be resolved.
- Are we in the Golden Age of Diablo III? We discuss our thoughts and opinions on where the game is and how we may reflect back on the game a decade from now. What are your thoughts? Send them to Show@ShatteredSoulstone.com.
- Sadly no Official Forum Thread Masterpiece Theater this week, but it WILL be back. Next week? Maybe? 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:
- Kierpanda has been busy coming up with lots of video game themed recipes including an adult popsicle from the High Heavens! Check out all of her recipes over at EatGameLive.com.
- Ever salvage something that you did not intend to salvage? Don’t worry, even top streamers such as Moldran make mistakes.
Other Entertainment/Games:
- Want to watch a heart warming movie of a dreamer becoming a do-er? The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is a beautiful movie.
https://youtu.be/3eVF9uBbuqc
- Phantogram and Big Boi are collaborating to create Big Grams and while we wait for the official release of the EP a single – Fell in the Sun – has been shared to give us a taste. YUM!
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