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A packed Halloween special! Tonight we’re digging up MMO graves: New World’s shutdown, Amazon’s MMO retreat, cross-platform chaos, and those WoW on console whispers. Plus—our Halloween Transmog Showdown with a shot at a FREE copy of World of Warcraft: Midnight. 🧙‍♀️🌑

What we’re covering:

• 🪦 Why MMOs keep dying (and what devs/players can learn)

• 💀 Amazon’s MMO graveyard & New World’s final days

• 🎮 WoW console rumors & cross-platform trends

• 🧠 Nintendo vs. Palworld patent chatter

• 👻 Creepypastas & community spooky stories to close the night

Transmog Showdown: We’ll showcase your spooky transmogs live and crown the Champion of Style & Spite. 💀

Grab a drink, summon your guild, and hang for 2½ hours of chaos, laughs, and MMO talk—only on Bind on Pickup. If you love MMOs, World of Warcraft, Ashes of Creation, or just brutally honest gaming takes, LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and ring the bell to join the Kaos & Lace Cartel. ⚔️

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Welcome to another chaotic episode of Bind on Pickup with Jamie Kaos and Anie Lace — where World of Warcraft meets unfiltered MMO discussion, wild tangents, and way too much laughter.

In this episode, we dive deep into WoW: Midnight, breaking down:

• 🏠 The new Player Housing system — what works, what doesn’t, and the features Blizzard needs to add
• 🧙‍♀️ The mysterious Haranir race and what their lore means for Azeroth’s future
• 🕳️ Why Xal’atath might secretly be the best villain Blizzard’s ever written
• 🧠 How cosmic horror and Lovecraftian themes could shape The Last Titan
• 🔥 Chaos moments: Annie’s PC meltdown, centaur jokes, and Jamie’s case for red-skin orcs with demon horns

Plus, we discuss:

• WoW’s storytelling problems (enough with the “shrouded in mist” trope 👀)
• The death of RTS games & the dream of Warcraft 4
• Private-server drama (Turtle WoW, Ascension, and Blizzard’s legal hammer)
• Why The Boys & Gen V made us love anti-hero storytelling in MMOs

Whether you’re here for the deep MMO talk, the chaotic banter, or just to vibe with Kaos & Lace, you’re in the right place.

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In this episode of Bind on Pickup, Jamie Kaos and Anie Lace get real about MMO burnout, the chaos of alpha testing Ashes of Creation, and how World of Warcraft: Legion Remix unexpectedly reignited their passion for gaming.

They talk about what it’s like to manage massive guilds, why smaller communities matter, and how WoW’s current design philosophy — from The War Within to Legion Remix — is giving players something Ashes still hasn’t: fun without the grind-induced guilt.

From nostalgic Warcraft memories to their first-ever family dungeon run with their kids, this episode is equal parts laughter, venting, and rediscovery.

• Why Legion Remix might be WoW’s best event ever
• How Ashes of Creation lost its way
• The stress of guild leadership and zerg culture
• Finding balance as gamers, parents, and creators
• Nostalgia for Warcraft 2 & 3
• Family chaos in their first dungeon run together
• Why it’s time to focus on fun over frustration

🎙️ Hosts: Jamie Kaos & Anie Lace
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In this episode of the Bind on Pickup Podcast, hosts Jamie Kaos and Anie Lace dive into everything World of Warcraft: Midnight — from Blizzard’s new add-on restrictions and what they mean for gameplay, to the introduction of the Haranir race and the long-awaited arrival of player housing.

They also explore how WoW’s design philosophy is shifting, the growing crossover between WoW and Ashes of Creation, and what keeps players coming back to MMOs after years away. It’s equal parts chaos, insight, and laughter — the perfect mix of deep-dive discussion and unfiltered fun.

• WoW: Midnight add-on lockdown explained
• Haranir race details and customization
• Player housing and neighborhood systems
• Blizzard’s surprising transparency and dev communication
• MMO burnout and alpha testing fatigue
• Why it’s okay to love multiple MMOs

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🔥 Big night. We’re officially rebranding from Tangents of Creation to Bind on Pick Up—new name, same unfiltered honesty.

Tonight we’re digging into the most common community complaints about Ashes of Creation:
• Feature creep vs. real progress
• Alpha pacing & wipes (or lack thereof)
• Node design: modular dreams → template reality?
• PvX balance, caravan risk/reward, and drop rates
• Network performance & testing philosophy
• Are expectations fair—or are we all coping?

This isn’t doomposting. It’s a state of the union from players who’ve put in the hours and care about the long game. We’ll call out what’s working, where trust is slipping, and what Intrepid could say or do to win people back.

💬 Sound off: What’s your biggest pain point—and what would fix it?📌 Links

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I had the chance to sit down with Steven Sharif, the Creative Director of Ashes of Creation, for an in-depth conversation about the game's development. We covered key insights, challenges, and the future of AoC, making this a must-watch for fans and curious players alike. Hope you enjoy the interview as much as we did!Follow the Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/jamiekaosSupport the channel on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/JamieKaosJoin the Discord: https://discord.gg/R7nTfPcmVjAshes of Creation Referral Code: https://www.ashesofcreation.com/r/DZREN8TWHQXGPS2CAvermedia Affiliate Link Use Code KAOS for 6% Off: https://sdqk.me/TtR6pwN4/9f8lj0GWRogue Energy Use Code Kaos for 20% Off: https://rogueenergy.com/hHZ5RlVoXOB0z8🔔 Subscribe and hit the bell icon to get notified when we go live!📧 Business Inquiries: [email protected]🌐 Resources and Links 🌐🎥 Join us live every Saturday at 8:30 pm EST on Twitch for real-time Ashes of Creation discussions and more: https://www.twitch.tv/jamiekaos💬 Join the discussion in our Discord community and engage with fellow Ashes of Creation enthusiasts: https://discord.gg/hzpmeMtpHN🔥 Use our Ashes of Creation Referral Code and embark on your journey through Verra: https://www.ashesofcreation.com/r/DZREN8TWHQXGPS2C0:00 - Welcome & Introduction 1:47 - Drama time! Are you making Ashes of Creation just to become the #1 Twitch streamer? 3:42 - What’s the current status of Dynamic Gridding? What unexpected challenges have you faced? 7:04 - Why does the world of Ashes currently feel so static? 10:23 - When can we expect story arcs to come online? 12:07 - Steven plugs his stream & upcoming content 12:54 - If you could add one ridiculous feature to the game with no consequences, what would it be? 14:26 - Could Apocalypse ever return in some form? 15:45 - What’s the long-term goal for the Ashes IP beyond the MMO? 17:01 - The game currently feels very grind-heavy—what’s the plan to improve gameplay loops? 18:43 - What kind of data are you gathering from mass mob grinding? 21:36 - Are the node buildings we see now placeholders, or are they final? 24:29 - Why are node platforms so obvious on the map? Will they blend better into the world later? 25:29 - When will player housing come online? 26:48 - Will instance-based housing (apartments/inns) have a limited number available? 29:39 - Would you rather fight 100 duck-sized dragons or one dragon-sized duck? 30:37 - What’s your favorite in-game mount, and would you ride it in real life? 32:55 - When will we see secondary archetype augments come online? 34:14 - Can you give a more detailed explanation of how the augment system will work? 38:25 - Can you give an example of a max-power (10/10) augment? 39:22 - Has community feedback ever changed your mind on a feature you were set on? 41:17 - Would you rather make every decision by flipping a coin or forget how to read? 44:00 - There’s talk of a major economy & crafting overhaul. What does that involve? 47:19 - How will major system overhauls be implemented without wipes? 51:01 - Any plans to bring more focused testing to live servers, like we see on PTR? 54:40 - What’s the plan for balancing time-to-kill (TTK)? Right now, gear upgrades make PvP very bursty. 57:59 - How do you prioritize balancing major issues vs. quality of life improvements? 1:00:26 - Can we PLEASE get a hotkey for Need/Greed looting? 1:03:04 - What’s the funniest or most unexpected player suggestion you’ve ever heard? 1:03:52 - Can we have a recall election system to remove inactive mayors? 1:05:57 - Will we have a "Hide Helmet" option? 1:06:08 - When can we expect gliding mounts? 1:06:35 - Would you rather erase the last 10 years from your memory or only retain memories you've written down?

🔥 The Ashes of Creation NDA is officially lifted, and I just spent 5 HOURS breaking it all down for you! If you’ve been dying for the real scoop on this game, this is the stream you need to watch. I covered everything—what’s working, what’s not, and what surprised me the most after all this time under wraps.

🔥 Kult of Kaos, we’ve hit a LEGENDARY milestone—our 100th episode is here, and we’re making it one for the history books! For 100 episodes, we’ve dived deep into the chaos, sparked debates, and built a community that thrives on the fires of competition and camaraderie. Now, it’s time to celebrate and raise even more KAOS!

⚔️ 100 Episodes of Kaos – What started as a passion project has become a pillar of the Ashes of Creation community. We’re looking back on our biggest moments, the hottest takes, and the wildest debates that have shaped our journey.

🔥 The State of Ashes: Then vs. Now – We’re revisiting early discussions, analyzing how Ashes of Creation has evolved, and talking about where we see the game heading. What’s improved? What still needs work? And what’s next for the Kaos Cartel?

🛠️ Guild Wars, Mercenary Life & PvX Mayhem – As the Kaos & Lace Cartel continues to carve its path in Verra, we’re diving into what it means to be a mercenary organization in a dynamic, ever-changing world. No strong allies, no strong enemies—just contracts, conflicts, and coin.

💬 Your Voice Matters! – We wouldn’t be here without YOU. Drop your favorite moments, hot takes, and questions in chat. This is the ultimate community episode, and we want to hear from the Kult of Kaos!

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🚀 This is just the beginning—100 down, countless more to go. Let’s RAIZE KAOS!