Crucible Radio

Birds, Bones and Swain are back with a special episode of the podcast for all things Destiny PvP.

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It's finally here! The super bonus PvE episode!

On this rare edition of Crucible Radio, Bones, Birds and Swain sit down to discuss everything and anything that has do with the Taken King outside of the Crucible. From raids and stories to subclasses and lore, these guys don't just focus on PvP - from the moment The Taken King came out they've been absorbing every aspect this game has to offer. So sit back and enjoy Crucible Radio's thoughts on the other half! 

Music Featured this Week:

"Smart Kids" by Fishermen

"These Guys Belong in a Zoo" by Bones' experimental improv band Wyld Katz

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Birds, Bones and Swain are back with another episode of the podcast for all things Destiny PvP.

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As we all fight our way to the Lighthouse, many dread the overwhelming scenario that is Last Guardian Standing. Bones, along with Birds and Swain are here to tell you today that taking on a full team by yourself is not an impossible task. While you're at it, how about a full rundown on pulse rifles thanks to the incredible r/CruciblePlaybook guide?

Joining the show this week is Fallout Plays - known for his visual and written guides, Fallout has some clutch advice on how to take your game to the next level, and what to do in Clash now that Iron Banner is switching up the game mode.

Music Featured this Week:

"How We Roll" and "Armed to the Teeth" by Fishermen

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) - Fiddles McGinty - Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

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Birds, Bones and Swain are back with another episode of the podcast for all things Destiny PvP.

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On Monday November 2nd, Swain, Birds and Bones had the incredible opportunity to visit Bungie Studios and spend the day talking with the people who create our Destiny. It was a fun time of making friends and eating lots of food, but in true journalistic fashion, Crucible Radio knew they’d have to return with some new information that can help us all improve in the Crucible.

This week's episode features on-sight field recordings of conversations with sandbox designers Sage Merrill and Jon Weisnewski, community managers Deej and Urk, gameplay designer Claude Jerome, map designers Coolie Calihan and Adam Williams, and multiplayer designer Leif Johansen.

Music this week by Fishermen

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Birds, Bones and Swain are back with another episode of the podcast for all things Destiny PvP.

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This past week, things got hella spooky in the Tower and Trials of Osiris returned at long last. Now that the PvP community can once again battle it out in the most competitive game mode available, it was important for Crucible Radio to return to a few important topics that often come up on the weekends: loadouts, the mental game, and communication. With the new matchmaking system, Trials will be tough, and the intangibles will be more important than ever. 

Joining Crucible Radio this week is @Clout94, who discusses how to be an aggressive or safe player, either dominating a map as a slayer or letting the kills come to you as a support player. Clout also mentions the benefits of playing other shooters. Changing pace with games can actually allow you to bring in new skills and perspectives when you do return to Destiny.

Music this week by Silas Blak

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After catching up with more Crucible news from the Weekly Update, Swain, Birds and Bones go over their Iron Banner drops and discuss which items from Lord Saladin help out most in the Crucible.

There's no shortage of exotic weapons to play with and now that the metagame has begun to settle, Crucible Radio decided to release the report card. Some are great, some are so so, and some are just for PvE - but which exotic weapons should you bring into the Crucible?

Music this week by Sean Wonder

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Birds, Bones and Swain are back with another episode of the podcast for all things Destiny PvP.

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The Iron Banner is back and so are Swain, Birds and Bones with another episode. Starting with the important things, the guys pick out their favorite of the new emotes, and then get into the Iron Banner in Year 2. It seems like teamwork is an absolute must, and the competition has risen. As the meta slowly settles, Crucible Radio has been solidifying their loadouts - they seem to have a few guns in common but a couple wild cards as well. What are you using in IB?

Now that PvP events are returning and the true warriors are getting ready to fight, it seems only appropriate to talk to someone who knows everything there is to know about preparing yourself to compete on a mental level. Steve (@SportPsychNYLI), a sports psychologist, works with athletes as well as the US military on how to prepare for exercise, combat, and competition - but just like physical sports, his teachings apply to gaming as well.

Music featured this week:

The Ghost Ease - Gemini Rise
The Ghost Ease - Canine
Tom Jones - It's Not Unusual

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Birds, Bones and Swain are back with another episode of the podcast for all things Destiny PvP.

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Swain, Birds and Bones are back with more Crucible chat and discussion. As foreshadowed in last week's interview with Jon Weisnewski, Bungie announced that shot backage is being removed as a perk, which could have a serious impact on the meta. The guys discuss whether or not this will change the way shotties are used, or if rangefinder will simply fill the gap. And of course, they couldn't put it off any longer - Sunbreakers have been running rampant in the Crucible and everyone is talking about them. Are they OP, or do players need to learn how to counter?

Later, Crucible Radio is joined by YouTuber and Titanbro Leon Young, who's got thoughts on the class that everyone is up in arms about. He's got a favorite Titan subclass, but it's not the answer you'd expect. Leon also discusses some strategies for improvement and how he's approached the D2 meta.

Music this week by Sean Wonder

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This week's episode features a special interview with Bungie Sandbox Designer Jon Weisnewski. One of the leading forces behind the 2.0 weapon balance patch, Jon offers an insider look at what goes into creating a balanced arena. Jon also answers some questions from listeners and addresses crucial issues that have been on the community's mind for months. Is Bungie listening? Are shotguns a problem? What the hell is target acquisition? The Crucible will never be the same.

Music this week by Sean Wonder

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Birds, Bones and Swain are back with another episode of the podcast for all things Destiny PvP.

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Now that the majority of quests have been completed, it's time to buckle down and get into the Crucible. The guys have been testing some weapons out, including some interesting new Exotics from the Taken King. Along with Exotics, Arms Day has been proven to be a major factor when it comes to equipping Guardians with Crucible-ready weapons, and CR discusses this new feature in depth.

A special guest joins Crucible Radio this week - gamer, activist, and former NFL punter Chris Kluwe is here to chat about keeping your head, applying an athlete's mentality, and what Destiny needs to do in order to become an e-sport.

Music featured this week:

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Welcome to year 2! Birds, Bones and Swain have been playing non-stop like the rest of you, and there's a lot to do. So much so in fact, it's actually hard to get into the Crucible. Nevertheless, your hosts are true Crucible professionals and have already developed a feel for the new subclasses, new weapons, and new meta.

RealKraftyy is here this week, and he's got a lot of thoughts on the Taken King, Crucible maps, weapon balance, and changes to sniping.

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