It's been an almost egregiously long time since the Battle Bards turned their attention to the EverQuest II soundtrack -- but now that wait is over. Join Syp and Syl as they comb through the expansions for all sorts of delightful musical morsels to enjoy!

Episode 224 show notes

• Intro (feat. "Main Theme," "Landing Zone," and "Darkpaw")

• "Artisan Theme"

• "Qeynos Rises"

• "Stonewood"

• "Dreadcutter"

• "Visions of Vetrovia"

• "Enchanted Lands"

• Which one did we like best?

• Listener notes: Zinn

• Jukebox Picks: "Big Apple 3PM" from TMNT Shredder's Revenge and "A New Land Awaits" from Going Medieval

• Outro (feat. “Gnomeland Security Headquarters”)

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The steely gaze and pointy ears of the Battle Bards turns to 2009's Dragonica -- also known as Dragon Saga -- to see what musical treasures might be stashed in this beast's lair. Syl and Syp descend into this all-too-cute realm to find tracks of whimsy and madness awaiting. Listener beware!

Episode 223 show notes

• Intro (feat. "Sky City," "Ferell," and "Haruka's Sushi Restaurant")

• "Title Screen"

• "Swamp Area"

• "Traitor's Ridge"

• "Port of Winds"

• "Odelia"

• "Pinecone Hill"

• Which one did we like best?

• Thanks to MMO Bomb for featuring us on its Top 10 MMO podcasts you should be listening to!

• Listener notes: Bill Champagne, Katriana

• Jukebox Picks: "The House Cup" from Hogwarts Legacy and "Content" from Age of Mythology

• Outro (feat. "My Home")

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Will our fascination with giant, skyfaring, flame-belching lizards subside? World of Warcraft bets not, as it's currently soaring through its Dragonflight expansion. Will the music also ascend to lofty realms or fall to the earth with a dud? You'll have to listen to the Battle Bards as they figure out the answer to that question!

Episode 222 show notes 

• Intro (feat. "The Dragon's Hoard," "Riverbends," and "The Isles Awaken")
• "Take to the Skies"
• "Giants of the Span"
• "Windsong"
• "Tyrhold"
• "Ramparts of Valdrakken"
• "Gardens of Unity"
• Which one did we like best?
• Listener Notes: George and Bullwraith
• Jukebox Picks: "Encounter Elite" from Sea of Stars, "Jubilife Village Theme" from Pokemon Legends Arceus, and "Density" from Citizen Sleeper
• Outro (feat. "Life Pools")

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The power of the One Ring doesn't just rule them all -- it also brings Steff back from retirement! All three Battle Bards are here today to talk about Lord of the Rings Online's enormous Before the Shadow soundtrack. From Hobbits to swans to everything in between, our radio dial is stuck on Middle-earth for now.

Episode 221 show notes

• Intro (feat. "The Silver Bastion," "Valor of Yore," and "Hidden Hearths")

• "Before the Shadow"

• "Cranny and Nook"

• "Mark of the White Hand"

• "The Waiting Night"

• "The Stoors Abode"

• "The Shadow Rises"

• Which one did we like best?
• Listener Notes: Thuan, Zinn, and Katriana
• Jukebox Picks: "Sunset Breakfast" from Tunic, "Lichdragon Fortissax" from Elden Ring, and "San Francisco Escape By Day" from Driver
• Outro (feat. "A History Not Forgotten")

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Whether or not you like dragons, you have to admit that Guild Wars 2 certainly ended them in style! Join Syl and Syp as they rewind to last winter's End of Dragons and its incredible bounty of soundtrack goodness.

Episode 220 show notes

• Intro (feat. "Daigo Ward" and "Mist Connections")
• "A Future Carved in Jade"
• "A New Era of Heroes"
• "I'm Home"
• "The Petrified Forest"
• "Captain of the Aetherblades"
• "Stroll in the Night Markets"
• Which one did we like best?
• Jukebox Picks: "Crystal Garden" from King's Quest V and "Knucklebones" from Cult of the Lamb
• Outro (feat. "The Empire of Dragons")

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If anyone's ever told you to "take a chill pill," then the Battle Bards have your full dosage in today's episode. Exploring peaceful and serene tracks from MMORPGs, Syl and Syp find their inner calm -- before the inevitable slaughter.

Episode 218 show notes

• Intro (feat. "A Farmer's Life" from WildStar, "Dream of Peace" from Lineage II, and "Silverfrost Mountain" from Blade and Soul)

• "Aro to the Sun" from Runes of Magic

• "Settler's Campsite" from Aion

• "Serenity" from TERA

• "Ammon Vale" from World of Warcraft

• "Shire Nights" from LOTRO

• "Aquarium" from RuneScape

• Which one did we like best?
• Jukebox Picks: "Be'elze Territory" from Valkyrie Elysium and "Closing Medley" from Space Quest III
• Outro (feat. "Fishing" from Lineage II)

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Rock out with your mace out as the Battle Bards crank up the soundtrack to Dungeon Fighter Online. Have we been missing out on the vast bounty of action setpieces? Is there a delightful orchestral soundtrack tucked inside all of this synth noise? Tune in and find out!

Episode 218 show notes 

• Intro (feat. "Main Theme," "Tower of Despair," and "Adios Verrickt")
• "The Seatrain"
• "Character Select"

• “White Night”

• “Forgotten Forest Boss”

• “We Are Desperado”
• “Alfhlyra Post”
• Which one did we like best?
• Listener notes
• Jukebox Picks: "High Score" from Rotox (Amiga) and "Trichroma Sunset" from Narita Boy
• Outro (feat. "Helix Powerstation")

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Chances are you've never heard of today's featured MMO -- or its quirky little soundtrack! So why not come along with Syp and Syl to explore Legend of Edda, a now-defunct RPG set in a realm of Greek Mythology?

Episode 217 show notes

• Intro (feat. “Ballack's Castle” and “Cybele Garden”)

• “Title Theme"

• "Frigid Valley"
• "Gaiyan Town"
• "Wailing Wall"
• "Kobalos Mines"
• "Silver Lake"
• Which one did we like best?
• Jukebox Picks: “Millick Meadows (Night)” from Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and “Drug Store” from EarthBound
• Outro (feat. “Boreas Temple”)

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While Final Fantasy XIV players won't shut up about A Realm Reborn, it's not often you hear people speaking fondly of the original 1.0 edition. Yet in this episode of Battle Bards, Syp and Syl find something to praise from this era: the Before Meteor soundtrack. Let's rewind the clock and hear the O.G. Eorzea tunes!

Episode 216 show notes

• Intro (feat. "Canticle," "Promise of Plunder," and "The Rider's Boon")

• "When a Tree Falls"

• "Navigator's Glory"

• "Born of the Boughs"

• "Desert Moon Defied"

• "Eorzea de Chocobo"

• "Dreams Aloft"

• Which one did we like best?
• Jukebox Picks: "Stage 2" from TMNT 2 and "The Fallen Kingdom" from Blue Fire
• Outro (feat. "To the Fore")

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Maybe you've never heard of Lineage W, a 2021 spin-off of NCsoft's long-running franchise. But after today's Battle Bards episode, you'll have heard it's sweet tunes! Join Syl and Syp as they explore this fantasy soundtrack to see how it stacks up against its amazing ancestors.

Episode 215 show notes

• Intro (feat. "Against Odds," "Moment of Peace," and "Woodbeck Village")

• "Main Theme"

• "Elven Forest Village"

• "Lone Wanderer"

• "Atoning Elf"

• "Knight of Faith"

• "Magician in the Nightmare"

• Which one did we like best?
• Jukebox Picks: "The Crown" from Oaken and "Golden Forest" from 1080° Snowboarding
• Outro (feat. "Man of Honor")

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