Episode 102 – Piles of Nevik’s Corpses
Posted: October 27, 2015 Filed under: Podcast, Show | Tags: bell monk, best class, Blizzcon 2015, Breja, closing ceremony, Driveskull, Kanai's Cube, leaderboards, Linkin Park, Malthael, meta, monk, Nevik, puke doctor, Rhykker, sushi, Virtual ticket hosts, wizard Leave a comment »Show notes originally posted by Nevik
In our 102nd episode we are back for a well-timed recording as Nevik’s Niners got absolutely demolished. We then get down to business and discuss what we’ve been up to: Breja took back the top host puke doc slot, and Nevik laid two pancakes to rest.
In this episode:
- We read, and respond to an email from Ogopogo. 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 @QueenofHaiku, @BryzeeD3, @scanline75, @Kagerai_Leblue, @guerilla_law, @Raxxial, @_poneria, @HamletEJ, @EYedgar0111, 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, and Twitter.
- How complete is your Kanai’s Cube? We inquired on Twitter on how many legendaries you’ve extracted in to the cube. Be sure to follow the show account, @ShatteredStone, on Twitter for future Questions of the Show.
- Enough is enough. It’s time that the dialogue about botting begins with the development team and there are a number of high-profile folks that endorsed an Open Letter to the Development Team.
- Blizzcon 2015 is rapidly approaching and Blizzard not only announced the Virtual Ticket hosts, but the musical artist that will be closing out the show! Linkin Park should be a good time, what say you?
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- The debate is over. The master class has been decided. Agree with Rhykker? Or do you disagree?
- Do you love fantastic pieces of fan art? Do you love watching them being made? Driveskull put together a video of the process of making this fantastic Malthael fan art.
Other Entertainment/Games:
- We are thinking of scrapping this segment in hopes of a shorter show. Should we keep it? Let us know your thoughts about this extra segment.
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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 77 – Full Party
Posted: March 10, 2015 Filed under: Show | Tags: ancient weapon reroll guide, Breja, crusader, demon hunter, greater rifts, hardcore, Jen, Jonas Lefvert, lanntonio, leaderboard chasing, Meathead Mikhail, microtransactions, monk, Nevik, Patch 2.2, Patch 2.2 PTR, power leveling, Quin C, Rhykker, season 2, Tristram theme, Vizjerei Clan, witch doctor, wizard 1 Comment »Show notes originally posted by Nevik
In our 77th episode, we are back up to full strength … in numbers. After discussing all of the pharmaceuticals we all are on we get down to business by discussing what we’ve been up to: Breja has been here, there, and everywhere, Jen has been slowly leveling their seasonal hardcore Demon Hunter, Lanntonio managed to slip some puking in, in between games of Hearthstone, and Nevik continues to pursue the perfect greater rift to climb the leaderboards.
In this episode:
* We received a pair of emails from listener Adam! 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 @Kagerai_Leblue, @TheMarkShelton, @Kherova, @EvilPlanetCrew, @sastewart0111, @HomeTownHero008, @GrandNagus1, @LeniSirz, @CruentusRelic, @Daddy_Puffin, and @Shephard_Sieja. 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 asking what you are most excited for coming in Patch 2.2. Be sure to follow our show account, @ShatteredStone, on Twitter for future Questions of the Show.
* With Patch 2.2 hitting the PTR we naturally talked about a few of the new features that has us excited. For the juicy details on what Patch 2.2 contains be sure to check out the patch notes.
* Hot on the heels of Patch 2.2 PTR, game designer John Yang informed us on Twitter that the old Chocolate class sets would be receiving a 7th item to help add some flexibility in gearing for their set bonuses.
* Microtransactions are coming, but not for the NA/EU regions. We share our thoughts and opinions on this development and they may or may not surprise you! What are your thoughts and opinions on microtransactions in Diablo III? Send an email to Show@ShatteredSoulstone.com and let us know!
* 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.
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* Holy Hermit is back with of YouTube videos. Be sure to check out his Top 10 Things to do in Season 2 and episode 6 of his Diablo podcast!
* Have an ancient weapon drop? Not sure what to reroll on it? Twitch streamer Quin C has you covered with a handy spreadsheet and corresponding video explaining how to use the spreadsheet.
* If you’re looking for even more impressions from the Patch 2.2 PTR be sure to check out Rhykker’s video highlighting his initial impressions.
* Jen had a lot of fun with her pet barbarian during season 1 and with the changes coming to the Immortal Kings set in patch 2.2 it will be viable for high level greater rifts. Check out Meathead Mikhail’s video showing just how viable it will be at GR40+.
http://youtu.be/hWaIyX3dFDo
* Finally we leave you with some Vizjerei Clan shenanigans from the Patch 2.2 PTR. (Note: the frame rate performance issues highlighted in this video were addressed in a small patch deployed to the PTR late last week)
Song of the Show:
Unfortunately Nevik has been devoting almost every waking moment to grinding away in Season Two and forgot to find something to treat your ears to. Fret not! Our next episode will almost assuredly (for really reals this time!) have a musical selection at the end of the show. Until then, enjoy some sweet chords by guitarist Jonas Lefvert.
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