Dec28

The Multiverse – Season 02 Episode 20: “See you on the other side”

by Chris on December 28th, 2011 at 4:46 pm
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Hi Everyone!

Welcome to the very last edition of The Multiverse before we relaunch in January as MMO Radio! We have big things planned, which we talk about a little hear, so I hope you’ll all follow us over — don’t worry, nothing big is changing! We want to have a show that represents what you’ve heard recently and another chance at giving the world a first impression. We’ll be posting several editions of the “new” show here until you make the switch to the new (forthcoming) feed.

This was an excellent show. We talk some TOR, some RIFT, and other week’s news. We also give BIG THANK YOUS to everyone who donated to getting Adam’s new book, The Raid Leader’s Companion, off the ground. You guys made it happen, and we appreciate the support.

And also, apologies for having this out late. I’ve been perpetually sick/sidetracked and out of touch from my online life.

Cheers, everyone!

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Dec01

The Multiverse – Season 02 Episode 19: “Danglers”

by Ferrel on December 1st, 2011 at 2:17 pm
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It was another great show at The Multiverse with Chris and Adam! We didn’t have a guest last week but we put together a pretty decent product I think! Chris and I get a little bit silly and we mostly cover news but I’d say it was one of our better discussions! Be sure to check it out!

In the news

  • EQ2 goes truly free to play
  • SWTOR beta play
  • Something about lonely turkeys
  • An MMORPG deleted?
  • And so much more

Discussion

  • A tirade about double dipping free to play
  • Turkeys again
  • Holiday time in general!

Shout Outs

  • We thank Jeremy Goodson and Casey Tigue for helping out with The Raider’s Companion!
  • We thank everyone that supported The Raider’s Companion!
  • Raider’s Companion!
  • RC
  • Redundant!

Musical Credit

  • The mouth of Chris Coke
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Nov13

The Multiverse – Season 02 Episode 18: “Chasing the Dragon”

by Ferrel on November 13th, 2011 at 12:16 am
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Ladies and gentlemen another week has gone by and with it another exciting episode of the Multiverse. We have witnessed the return of CKC and his drum set! Also on this week’s show we had a special guest, Casey Tigue of the TORrific Podcast, WizFish Studios, and numerous other wonderful projects. He is a great guy and was an exceptional guest to have on the show. To say we had a good time would be an understatement. It is because of that fact that we went a little (aka a lot) long. It is totally worth it though!

In the news

  • Game of Thrones MMORPG
  • Panda, Panda, Panda, 1.1 million players gone!
  • Lord British blames Blizzard
  • Mortal Online (AKA Penis-land) copies Eve Online’s EULA?
Discussion
  • What is going on with Eve? Drinking their own Koolaid!
  • DCUO is free to play, how is it?
  • Daily grind rip off! Is this the burst of the MMO gaming bubble?
  • Bioware and some SWtoR love!
Shout Outs
Music Credit
  • Closing music by ES Posthumus (Nara, Unearthed Album).
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Nov07

The Multiverse – Season 02 Episode 17: “Doctor, Doctor, Whore”

by Ferrel on November 7th, 2011 at 8:45 pm
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Ladies and gentlemen I am pleased to announce that the Multiverse has turned 50!

On episode 17 we deliver, as promised, a special guest: Green Armadillo from Player Vs Developer. I was also joined by the Multiverse Guildcast’s own Dr. Klassi. He filled in for CKC who is currently located somewhere in the North East doing a job for king and country.

In the news

  • MechWarrior Online is announced and will be free to play
  • Final Fantasy XIV goes pay to play
  • DCUO goes free to play and hits one million-billion connections
Discussion
  • End game? You mean THE game? Why not just pay to skip that early stuff
  • Something about EverQuest
Shameless promotion
Not shameless promotion
  • Darth Hater Podcast turns 100 before the game it covers does!
  • Elder Game offers an interesting perspective on MMORPG development.
  • Chris, our CKC, who was with us in spirit but not in body.
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Oct31

The Multiverse – Season 02 Episode 16: “Blizzard Bash, Commit Your Cash”

by Chris on October 31st, 2011 at 1:59 pm
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Greetings Multiverse Fans,

We’re back again with another show this week, this time with more pandas! That’s they key to success, right? Cute, cuddly pandas? Find out on this show!

We also talk about how Adam goes John Wayne on Greenscale, Diablo 3, Battlefield 3, Dragonvale, and much, much more. Adam did an excellent job of editing this show and it came out very well.

As always, if you like what we do, please consider leaving us an iTunes review.

Enjoy!

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Oct19

The Multiverse – Season 02 Episode 15: “Cashshop Prostitution”

by Chris on October 19th, 2011 at 12:37 pm
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Good Evening folks,

First off, the late episode is my fault. I apologize dear sirs, my excuses are many but none shall suffice. On the plus side, Adam got called out on this week’s show — and thank you, Cindy, for that one because he’s had it coming for a long, long time.

We’re joined by Mike from Guild Launch who, apart from being a huge RIFT fan and general good guy, invites you to prove you’re RIFT’s Top Fan.

On the docket tonight:

  • WoW’s fail-PLEX cash pet — not really. I’m sorry. That was a troll talking and I should be ashamed.
    • Adam’s take: “There’s always going to be prostitution.” He brings it around, folks. Kind of.
  • Neverwinter Nights wants to be DDO but is unfortunately being developed by Cryptic. It could be good, I guess, as long as they keep the “I worked on Diablo” team out of it, they have a shot.
  • We also talk about my general disappointment in the adventurous, and just a bit shy, Patch 1.5. Yeah, we don’t need to say which game. You already know.
And much, sexily much, more.
Enjoy!

 

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Sep28

The Multiverse – Season 02 Episode 14 – “Get to See the Content”

by Chris on September 28th, 2011 at 9:20 am
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Greetings Multiversians!

Another week, another Multiverse! Adam and I fly solo this week – high on the wings of a hot news and discussion week. One of the main themes that drove our discussion (beginning in earnest about 35 minutes in) was motivation. We talked about what drove people to raid, to guild, and to come back and play time and time again. We also hash out what “I want to see the content” really means and Adam and I have some trouble seeing eye to eye on this one.

Bullet points!

News Desk:

  • DCUO Going F2P
  • Daniel Stahl leaves STO
  • World of Darkness to have permadeath?
  • World of Warcraft’s Raid Finder – Changing the game again?

Main topics:

  • Does raiding turn good players into bad people?
  • The move from hardcore to casual, following the audience or misguided money-seeking?

Enjoy!

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Sep22

The Multiverse – Season 02 Episode 13: “What’s the Brick’s Story, Anyhow? (Guest Starring: Brian Green)”

by Chris on September 22nd, 2011 at 8:43 am
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Greetings Multiversians!

Well, don’t I have egg on my face. This episode has been ready to post for a few days and I went and got so busy I forgot! Sorry fans!

And it’s a doosy, too. We invited blogger/game developer Brian “Psychochild” Green on to talk about games, news, and, of course, StoryBricks!

If I was half a host, I would have thrown him some of the hard hitting questions I had prepared. For example:

  • What’s the brick’s story, anyway — and how does he feel about mortar always getting up in his grill?
  • As a child,  was there really any history of psychosis?
  • We have it on good authority that the meridian is not actually at 59 degrees. What are you trying to pull here?
Instead, we had a great conversation on DragonCon, Dungeon and Dragons Online (and off), LotRO’s devaluing of Turbine Points (which you can use to slay dragons), Rift patch 1.5′s surprising lack of dragons… and lackluster AA, and StoryBricks past, present, and future.
We’d like to thank Brian again for coming on with us. It was a lot of fun getting to sit down and talk with him and it shows in the show. You’re welcome back any time, Brian!

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Sep01

The Multiverse – Season 02 Episode 12: “Don’t Even Say It”

by Chris on September 1st, 2011 at 11:50 am
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Greetings Everyone!

This week we had the pleasure of sitting down with Katabri, of Tank Telara and the Best LotRO Guild in History, as she and Adam got inappropriate with me. (You should really watch the stream… I blush). We also talked a lot about RIFT. It was a slow news week, so we chittered about Bahmis and how much better than the other races they are. And yes, that includes the entire Guardian faction. Apart from allowing me to flex my proverbial bahmi-muscles, we also talked about the things we’re looking forward to most in Patch 1.5 (due at the end of this month) and RIFT’s half-birthday celebration. Oh, and that crap with Gamestop taking stuff out of game cases and then selling them as “new.” Douches.

Anyways, twelve episodes into this second season, eh? I think that means we’re doing okay. Also, Katabri. She has a panther as her Skype picture and that adds cool points.

Enjoy!

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Aug22

The Multiverse – Season 02 Episode 11: “Darkside Good”

by Chris on August 22nd, 2011 at 8:31 am
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Greetings Multiversians!

Another week, another ‘cast for your aural pleasure. This week Adam and I fly solo and break down the week’s big topics. Before we get started, let me just say, Senor Ferrel is pushing it. I may just have to call my Close Personal Friend ™ Dwayne Johnson so he can smell what the rock is cookin’. It’s beans. Kidney beans. You’ve been warned, Mr. Trzonkowski!

Topics!

  • Morality Gear in SWTOR – Are you Darkside I (“slightly evil”) or Darkside V (“Wow, you’re a real jerk”)
  • How Adam’s post about being nicer to WoW gets him trolled. Back to being mean?
  • How I met your Kim Jong Il. Not really. But he did offer to sell me some plat4cash.
  • Tanking in WoW – good for tanks, bad for healers? And where do these DPS players GET OFF?
And much, much more!
Enjoy the show!

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