It has been a while since our last podcast. Between holidays, elections, attempted insurrections, inaugurations, and trying to figure out when to schedule a Faucci Ouchie, the Fireteam has been grinding through to reach the Season of the Chosen.

Today, that is what we are here to talk about:

At the time of this recording, the Fireteam has gone through the first week of the Chosen, as well as a Clan Night run in the Deep Stone Crypt. We are, of course talking only the day before Bungie dropped the Dead Man’s Tale quest which Forbes‘ Paul Tassi calls “Bungie at its Best” which, yes, the Fireteam concurs. We will circle around to that and more in our next show.

What do you think of The Season of the Chosen so far? Share with us your thoughts at 703.791.1701, at [email protected], or in the Comments below.

00:00 — Episode #070: Welcome to Season of the Chosen

* We’ve got a few things to talk about on this episode, so buckle in.* PART 1: CLAN NIGHT IN THE DEEP STONE CRYPT * Brandon looks back on Clan Night* If you don’t know what the Deep Stone Crypt is, check out our last show with The Big Marvinski.* Best run to date.* Bungie has set up challenges for the raid, and this one Brandon and Tee faced was Red Rover.* Myth Confirmed: Chaos Mode for the Descent encounter is WAY TOO DAMN FUN!* The Challenges cleared with Current Meta this weekend* Clan Night* Devoid of the Rest (where everyone runs Void)* Red Rover

Take a look at the “Best Of” Moments from Clan Night in the DSC here!

* Why are we clocking in the time with the Deep Stone Crypt?* Running for the Descendant Seal & Title* Tee’s run for this would mark his first-ever raid seal. A set of firsts concerning Tee and raids.* Shout out to the members of Current Meta who ran with us…* Beardo (who, recently, suffered a loss in his family. Our Ghosts shine a little brighter for you, Guardian.)* Danfinity, a last-minute substitution* Jenn* MisterDunes* Swing by Current Meta and see what we are up to!* And a quick shout-out to GuardiansMH, in case you are having a rough go in this weird time we are in.* PART 2: SEASON OF THE CHOSEN* Nick steps in with his copious notes on the new, fresh content from Bungie.* We’re going Cabals-deep, once again.* Caitl and Zavala face off, and she is showing off her tusks. (Cheeky lass.)* Bad things happen when you bend the knee…

* Let’s talk about Battlegrounds!* In the story, it is a ceremony who are looking to ascend to the War Council and Guardians are looking to gum up the works.* Two Battlegrounds introduced:* Behemoth (Nessus) * Hailstone (Europa)* … and coming soon at the time of recording: The Cleansing (now active in the EDZ)* Remember to look BEHIND the loot chest for the bonus chests.* Tee has been super happy with Battlegrounds.* Brandon admits the even gets tough if you’re not mowing down those adds.* This grind feels better than the Wrathborn Hunts. (Both are still better than those stupid towers…)* A few tips on leveling your character* Run for Powerfuls* Run for Pinnacles* Don’t forget: With Battlegrounds,