Ascendants of Ascalon Podcast

Ascendants of Ascalon Podcast

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  • Farewell For Now

    Hiatus Message

    https://ascendantsofascalon.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/hiatus-message.mp3

    This message is for those of you that don’t follow us on Twitter.  For the time being, Dave, Mel, Jeremy and I have agreed to put the show on hiatus until such a time that more life is breathed into Guild Wars 2’s PvE content.  We are all very grateful for the support you’ve all shown us over the past few months and hope to return to you very soon.  But for now, thank you all for listening, have a great time gaming.

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  • Episode 25 – We Love That You Love Us

    Episode 25

    https://ascendantsofascalon.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/episode-25.mp3

    This is the Ascendants of Ascalon podcast a group of four friends gathered to talk about Guild Wars 2, ourselves, and how both of those things have grown in the last 25 episodes.

    (Retro Lookback Intros, from the lost pilot episode)

    I’m still assigning people mental defects when they talk in public chat, it’s Dave

    My main in Guild Wars was a female because she had nice boobs, now I play a giant Norn beefcake, it’s Jeremy.
    Yep, still a girl…it’s Mel
    I rolled an Asuran in Guild Wars 2 so that I could roleplay assholery, instead I just confuse the fuck out of mobs and occasionally myself, I’m Jared.

    What did you do this week?

    Mel
    Jeremy
    Jared
    Dave

    News

    October 22 Patch Notes

    https://forum-en.guildwars2.com/forum/info/news/Update-Notes-October-22-2012/

    Shadow of the Mad King Release Trailer

    https://www.guildwars2.com/en/events/halloween-2012/

    Pink Day in LA held Saturday

    http://pinkday.gamergivingback.com/

    Dungeon Loot System being reworked because “dropped loot is abysmal”

    https://forum-en.guildwars2.com/forum/game/dungeons/How-logn-until-the-Lt-exploit-is-fixed-in-AC-explorable/first#post477887

    GW2 Programmer AMA on Reddit (10/17)

    http://www.guildwarsinsider.com/guild-wars-2-programmer-qa-reddit-rundown/
    http://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/11mz4k/i_am_a_programmer_for_guild_wars_2_amaa/

    Gem Card Retailers Listed

    http://www.guildwarsinsider.com/gem-card-retailers-announced/

    Open Discussion (Topics covered listed below)

    If you were introducing a friend to MMOs, would Guild Wars 2 be your first choice?

    What was your favorite moment from the first 25 episodes?

    Outro

    You can reach us in the following ways.
    Call – 605-951-0522
    Web- ascendantsofascalon.wordpress.com
    Twitter- @aofa_podcast
    Individually: Jared @Solietu Jeremy @jqsage
    Listen Live at http://www.twitch.tv/AscendantsofAscalon
    Also can listen on ITunes or Stitcher

    Ascendants of Ascalon is now a member of the GKick Network.

    For other great podcasts, blogs, and assorted content, check them out at www.gkick.net

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  • Episode 24 – All The Secrets

    Episode 24

    https://ascendantsofascalon.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/episode-24.mp3

    What did you do this week?

    Jeremy
    Jared
    Dave

    News

    Announcement Re: Halloween Event

    http://www.guildwarsinsider.com/shadow-of-the-mad-king-halloween-2012-2/

    Colin Johanson on Player Concerns (MMORPG.com interview)

    http://www.guildwarsinsider.com/mmorpg-interviews-colin-johnson-on-future-plans-and-pressing-issues/
    http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/game/473/feature/6796/Colin-Johanson-on-the-Live-Teams-the-Future.html#post

    Mobile Authenticator now in Beta

    http://www.guildwarsinsider.com/gw2-mobile-authenticator-now-in-beta-testing/

    Gem Cards!

    https://www.guildwars2.com/en/news/gems-cards-now-available-at-select-retailers/?utm_source=client

    Open Discussion (Topics covered listed below)

    How have you kept yourself interested in the game after getting your “main” to 80?

    http://www.gamebreaker.tv/mmorpg/bored-at-level-80/

    Have you applied some of the skills you’ve gained in GW2 to other games?

    Outro

    You can reach us in the following ways.
    Call – 605-951-0522
    Web- ascendantsofascalon.wordpress.com
    Twitter- @aofa_podcast
    Individually: Jared @Solietu Jeremy @jqsage
    Listen Live at http://www.twitch.tv/AscendantsofAscalon
    Also can listen on ITunes or Stitcher

    Ascendants of Ascalon is now a member of the GKick Network.

    For other great podcasts, blogs, and assorted content, check them out at www.gkick.net

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  • Episode 23 – A Dark Place

    Episode 23

    https://ascendantsofascalon.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/episode-23.mp3

    What did you do this week?

    Dave
    Jeremy
    Jared

    News

    Patch Notes 10/7

    https://forum-en.guildwars2.com/forum/info/news/Update-Notes-October-7th-2012

    Official Response Re: Respawn Rate of Rare 400 Gathering Nodes

    https://forum-en.guildwars2.com/forum/support/bugs/Ori-nodes-not-showing-up-as-minable-Friend-showed-me-spawns-I-see-a-ruined-base-like-I-mined-it-but-I-haven-t-can-mine-2-out-of-5/page/5#post388572

    Official Response Re: Drop Rate of Legendary Precursors

    https://forum-en.guildwars2.com/forum/game/crafting/Official-Response-Drop-Rate-of-Legendary-Precursors

    Warning About Special Events? Sometimes Yes. Sometimes No.

    https://forum-en.guildwars2.com/forum/game/events/Will-we-get-announcements-prior-to-the-One-time-Events/first#post350425

    ANet Discusses Live Development

    https://www.guildwars2.com/en/news/colin-johanson-outlines-guild-wars-2-live-game-development/

    Jon Peters on FoV and Camera Smoothing

    https://forum-en.guildwars2.com/forum/game/gw2/Camera-and-FOV-field-of-view

    Lack of People wanting to do Story Mode

    https://forum-en.guildwars2.com/forum/game/dungeons/No-one-will-do-Story-Mode/first#post333517

    Robert Hrouda on LFG improvements

    https://forum-en.guildwars2.com/forum/game/dungeons/LFG-possible-improvements/first#post344267

    End of Personal Story Fix?

    https://forum-en.guildwars2.com/forum/game/story/End-Story-Loot-spoilers/page/6#post346959

    Open Discussion (Topics covered listed below)

    Lack of Addictiveness

    SPvP as development focus?

    Outro

    You can reach us in the following ways.
    Call – 605-951-0522
    Web- ascendantsofascalon.wordpress.com
    Twitter- @aofa_podcast
    Individually: Jared @Solietu Jeremy @jqsage
    Listen Live at http://www.twitch.tv/AscendantsofAscalon
    Also can listen on ITunes or Stitcher

    Ascendants of Ascalon is now a member of the GKick Network.

    For other great podcasts, blogs, and assorted content, check them out at www.gkick.net

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  • Episode 22 – We’ll End Game Ya Later

    Episode 22

    https://ascendantsofascalon.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/episode-22.mp3

    What did you do this week?

    Dave
    Mel
    Jeremy
    Jared

    News

    Show Updates:

    No Show 10/2 because Dave and Mel will be together at Dave’s and Jared will be doing nice things for his wife’s birthday.

    Jared was on Episode 75 of 5 Wow Things to spread the word about the game to other gaming circles.

    Format Tweak: Since we typically spend a lot of time in discussion over the news items, we’re going to remove the dedicated Discussion Topic and change it to a more Open discussion time.  So, what will happen going forward is that we’ll put out a couple of calls each week on twitter for a topic or topics you’d like us to discuss, and we’ll discuss them.  Additionally, if there are any topics that we don’t have a news item as an excuse to discuss them, we may also bring in topics of our own.  For example, this week I wanted to talk about Crafting, but there wasn’t a newsy excuse to talk about Crafting, so we’ll talk about that later.

    GWI: ANet Addresses High-Level Content Concerns

    http://www.guildwarsinsider.com/arenanet-explains-high-level-content-issues/#more-15844

    Monday Patch Notes

    http://www.guildwars2guru.com/news/799-patch-notes-september-25th/

    List of Upcoming Changes

    http://www.reddit.com/r/Guildwars2/comments/10ddhp/924_and_101_patch_compilation_and_other/

    “True Action Combat” Mod released and goes viral.

    http://www.guildwarsinsider.com/mod-turns-combat-up-a-notch/
    (Update) https://forum-en.guildwars2.com/forum/support/account/Will-I-get-banned-for-using-Combat-Mode-1-0/first#post234824
    (Updated)
    http://www.guildwars2guru.com/topic/66689-combat-mode-10-released-arenanet-response-included/

    GWI: Mod released that allows use of Xbox 360 Controller

    http://www.guildwarsinsider.com/programs-allow-guild-wars-2-to-use-xbox360-controller/

    World Transfers Limited to 1/day

    http://www.guildwarsinsider.com/world-transfers-limited-starting-tomorrow/

    Colin J discusses future plans for PvP (Colin’s post is at the bottom of page 1 as of this posting)

    https://forum-en.guildwars2.com/forum/pvp/pvp/Ladder-ranking-custom-tournaments/first

    Open Discussion (Topics covered listed below)

    Crafting

    Aggelos – What is your perception of “end game” and how does reality stack up to this perception, if it all?

    Pre-Outro

    Rate us on Itunes and Thumbs us up on Stitcher.  These things are awesome.  If you listen to us on neither of these media, leave a comment on the blog site or on Twitter, let us know what you think of us.

    Outro

    You can reach us in the following ways.
    Call – 605-951-0522
    Web- ascendantsofascalon.wordpress.com
    Twitter- @aofa_podcast
    Individually: Jared @Solietu Jeremy @jqsage
    Listen Live at http://www.twitch.tv/AscendantsofAscalon
    Also can listen on ITunes or Stitcher

    Ascendants of Ascalon is now a member of the GKick Network.

    For other great podcasts, blogs, and assorted content, check them out at www.gkick.net

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  • Episode 21 – Dungeon Interior Design

    Episode 21

    https://ascendantsofascalon.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/episode-21.mp3

    What did you do this week?

    Dave
    Mel
    Jeremy
    Jared

    News

    Show Updates:

    No Show 10/2 because Dave and Mel will be together at Dave’s and Jared will be doing nice things for his wife’s birthday.

    9/17 Patch Notes

    https://forum-en.guildwars2.com/forum/info/news/Update-Notes-September-17th-2012

    John Smith gives us an update on the Guild Wars 2 Economy

    https://www.guildwars2.com/en/news/john-smith-on-the-state-of-the-guild-wars-2-economy/

    Mike Z reminds us of ArenaNet’s goals for endgame

    https://www.guildwars2.com/en/news/the-endgame-reimagined

    Colin J on Content Updates

    http://www.guildwarsinsider.com/colin-johanson-on-future-guild-wars-2-content-updates/
    https://forum-en.guildwars2.com/forum/game/gw2/Guild-wars-2-content-update/first#post86706

    Jon P on Skill Balancing

    http://www.guildwarsinsider.com/jon-peters-on-skill-balancing-in-gw2/

    ZAM: Guild Wars 2 reaches 2 million copies sold!

    http://www.zam.com/story.html?story=30544

    Discussion Topic

    The Dungeons

    http://i.massively.joystiq.com/2012/09/17/arenanet-talks-guild-wars-2-dungeon-difficulty/
    http://www.guildwarsinsider.com/john-peters-clarifies-dungeon-changes/

    Feedback

    ITunes Reviews

    Aggelos_WoF (5/5)

    One of the many podcasts I listen to and I’m so glad that you guys are going back to a weekly show! Very enjoyable and the jokes are great bc they don’t cause huge rabbit trails that lead off topic and waste time! Keep up the good work!

    Czanrei (1/5)

    Unprofessional, terrible sound quality, and vulgar immature hosts = Not worth subscribing to.

    Outro

    You can reach us in the following ways.
    Call – 605-951-0522
    Web- ascendantsofascalon.wordpress.com
    Twitter- @aofa_podcast
    Individually: Jared @Solietu Jeremy @jqsage
    Listen Live at http://www.twitch.tv/AscendantsofAscalon
    Also can listen on ITunes or Stitcher

    Ascendants of Ascalon is now a member of the GKick Network.

    For other great podcasts, blogs, and assorted content, check them out at www.gkick.net

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  • Episode 20 – Can of Worms

    Episode 20

    https://ascendantsofascalon.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/episode-20.mp3

    What did you do this week?

    Dave
    Mel
    Jeremy
    Jared

    News

    Show Updates:

    No Show 10/2 because Dave and Mel will be together at Dave’s and Jared will be doing nice things for his wife’s birthday.

    Official Release Trailer is Live!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4R5Q0ZOTa8&feature=youtu.be

    GWI: Digital Direct Sales now Re-Enabled!

    http://www.guildwarsinsider.com/guild-wars-2-digital-sales-back-online/

    For the 1st time since launch, September 10 has no game update

    http://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Game_status_updates

    Online Trading Post Calculator

    http://www.guildwarsinsider.com/trading-post-calculator/
    http://namtar.com/gw2/tpcalc/

    Arstechnica: 11k Accounts Hacked

    http://www.guildwarsinsider.com/11k-accounts-hacked/
    http://arstechnica.com/security/2012/09/guild-wars-2-password-attack-affects-10000-accounts/

    GWI: Dat Cooking Nerf (Discuss other Crafting Changes/Feature Changes here)

    http://www.guildwarsinsider.com/latest-patch-changes-cooking/

    GWI: More Forum Sections are Open!

    http://www.guildwarsinsider.com/official-forum-update/

    Discussion Topic

    The Sylvari’s “Love First, Gender Second” policy on relationships

    Dave’s Screenshot: http://yfrog.com/5o8jh6j

    Outro

    You can reach us in the following ways.
    Call – 605-951-0522
    Web- ascendantsofascalon.wordpress.com
    Twitter- @aofa_podcast
    Individually: Jared @Solietu Jeremy @jqsage
    Listen Live at http://www.twitch.tv/AscendantsofAscalon
    Also can listen on ITunes or Stitcher

    Ascendants of Ascalon is now a member of the GKick Network.

    For other great podcasts, blogs, and assorted content, check them out at www.gkick.net

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  • Episode 19 – Pristine Engineering

    Episode 19

    https://ascendantsofascalon.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/episode-19.mp3

    What did you do this week?

    Dave
    Mel
    Jeremy
    Jared

    News

    Ascendants of Ascalon has joined the GKick Network!

    (details in the contact info)

    Jared was on the GeekSlap podcast on Saturday Night! Episode 17

    www.geekslap.net

    ArenaNet keeps us updated with bug and other fixes

    http://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Game_status_updates

    Guildhead launches with 3D model viewer

    http://www.guildwarsinsider.com/guildheads-3d-model-viewer-is-now-live/
    http://www.guildhead.com/3d-model-viewer

    GWI: World First 100% Map Completion

    http://www.guildwarsinsider.com/world-first-100-map-completion/

    GWI: Digital Sales Currently Disabled

    http://www.guildwarsinsider.com/online-digital-sales-of-guild-wars-2-suspended-by-arenanet/

    Guild Wars 2 Data launches beta of Guild Ranking Tool

    http://en.gw2data.com/guild-wars-2.xhtml
    http://www.guildwarsinsider.com/guild-world-rankings-tool-now-in-beta/

    Gamesindustry.biz: GW2 going to China

    http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-08-30-arenanet-signs-deal-to-take-guild-wars-2-to-china

    Forums are Partially Open!

    http://www.examiner.com/article/arenanet-opens-official-forums-for-guild-wars-2

    Discussion Topic

    Engineer Overview

    Outro

    You can reach us in the following ways.
    Call – 605-951-0522
    Web- ascendantsofascalon.wordpress.com
    Twitter- @aofa_podcast
    Individually: Jared @Solietu Jeremy @jqsage
    Listen Live at http://www.twitch.tv/AscendantsofAscalon
    Also can listen on ITunes or Stitcher

    Ascendants of Ascalon is now a member of the GKick Network.

    For other great podcasts, blogs, and assorted content, check them out at www.gkick.net

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  • Episode 18 – ANorning As Shit

    Episode 18

    https://ascendantsofascalon.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/episode-18.mp3

    What did you do this week?

    Dave
    Mel
    Jeremy
    Jared

    News

    The Tyrian Order: Interview with William Fairfield on Dungeon Mechanics

    http://www.thetyrianorder.com/ttointerviews

    GW2.com: John Smith on the Tyrian Economy

    https://www.guildwars2.com/en/news/john-smith-on-the-guild-wars-2-virtual-economy/

    Washington Post: GW2 Making MMOs more Social

    http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/guild-wars-2-making-mmos-more-social-more-accessible/2012/08/24/b38e54c0-ee0e-11e1-b0eb-dac6b50187ad_story.html

    Massively: World First Level 80 is…a crafter

    http://i.massively.joystiq.com/2012/08/27/guild-wars-2-crafter-reaches-level-80-first/
    http://www.reddit.com/r/Guildwars2/comments/yy07z/congratulations_and_apologies_to_surfeuze_and_war/

    Under The Pale Tree: What was ANet’s favorite part about working on GW2

    http://thepaletree.net/2012/08/28/guild-wars-2-devs-what-was-your-favorite-part-of-working-on-the-game/

    Discusion Topic 1

    Launch Experiences So Far

    http://yfrog.com/mtn3vvj

    Discussion Topic 2

    Ranger Overview

    Outro

    You can reach us in the following ways.
    Call – 605-951-0522
    Web- ascendantsofascalon.wordpress.com
    Twitter- @aofa_podcast
    Individually: Jared @Solietu Jeremy @jqsage
    Listen Live at http://www.twitch.tv/AscendantsofAscalon
    Also can listen on ITunes or Stitcher

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  • Episode 17 – Not So Alone

    Episode 17

    https://ascendantsofascalon.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/episode-17.mp3

    What did you do this week?

    Jared
    Jeshe
    Dave

    News

    Shows will return to their regular day/time of Tuesday at 7pm CDT next week when we will tell you all about launch!

    We’re still looking for a Ranger to come on the show next week, August 28th.  If you are interested email [email protected] or DM @Solietu or @aofa_podcast on Twitter.

    Launch times revealed!

    https://www.guildwars2.com/en/news/the-final-countdown-guild-wars-2-launch-times/

    Official server list released!

    https://www.guildwars2.com/en/news/introducing-the-worlds-of-guild-wars-2/

    IGN: Guild Wars 2 blending social and solo story

    http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/08/09/guild-wars-2-blending-social-and-solo-story

    Forum Sig Creator

    http://thepwner.com/tools/create-amazing-guild-wars-2-signatures/
    http://www.signator.org/

    Guild Wars 2 now working on Linux

    http://www.reddit.com/r/Guildwars2/comments/ybk0p/guild_wars_2_now_works_very_well_on_linux/

    Region Information Released!

    https://www.guildwars2.com/en/news/a-world-of-choice-the-regions-of-guild-wars-2/

    GW_EN End of an Era Party

    (Highlights to be posted to YouTube at a later date)

    You can Finally Change your Acct Email!

    http://www.guildwarsinsider.com/accounts-open-edit/

    Discussion Topic

    Launch Day/Headstart tips and tricks

    Dave – Need to travel but don’t have a close waypoint? start running, but stow that weapon. A weapon can be wielded or stowed, where it is visible on the back or hip of the character. When a weapon is stowed, the character’s movement speed increases.
    http://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Weapon

    Personal Waypoint – You can hold ALT and click on your minimap to make a personal Waypoint. It is viewed on your party’s map as well with your name highlighted as the waypoint!

    VERY useful when trying to get your party to one place. You need to have explored the area before you can use your buddy’s waypoint.

    Instant cast spells can be cast while channeling another spell.

    Jeshe’s blog contest (ends 8/25 at midnight)- http://thecentaurssatchel.wordpress.com/

    @moosefaces on Twitter

    Outro

    You can reach us in the following ways.
    Call – 605-951-0522
    Web- ascendantsofascalon.wordpress.com
    Twitter- @aofa_podcast
    Individually: Jared @Solietu Jeremy @jqsage
    Listen Live at http://www.twitch.tv/AscendantsofAscalon
    Also can listen on ITunes or Stitcher

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A Guild Wars 2 Podcast