Loot Mechanics

Loot Mechanics

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Loot Mechanics episodes

  • Lies, Deceit, and Homework – Loot Mechanics #248
    Lots to catch up on this week, with news about LOTRO, D&D, plus commentaries on Activision/Blizzard and Scormey’s Kickstarter problem!

    * Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief.
    * Main Topic (12:47) – Daybreak (Enad Global 7) opens mouth, spews lies about LOTRO, Marvel MMO, etc.
    * TTRPG News (36:01) – Strixhaven is coming, and Scormey could not care less!
    * Wrap (55:59) – Final thoughts.

    Music from https://filmmusic.io
    “Pixelland” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
    License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
    1 hr 6 min
  • Suckerpunch – Loot Mechanics #247
    XL Games takes “ArcheAge” away from Gamigo, and WotC files for a trademark on a product that sounds a lot like their own VTT.

    * Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief.
    * Main Topic (2:19) – Gamigo takes one on the chin, as “ArcheAge” is being taken away from them.
    * TTRPG News (19:58) – Let’s discuss that new trademark filing by Wizards of the Coast. Could this be their rumored VTT?
    * Wrap (41:10) – Final thoughts.

    Music from https://filmmusic.io
    “Pixelland” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
    License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
    47 min
  • To Be Fair – Loot Mechanics #246
    Today we talk a bit about the new Kickstarter project for “Thirsty Sword Lesbians”, and we look at good news regarding “New World”!

    * Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief.
    * Main Topic (6:54) – The TTRPG “Thirsty Sword Lesbians” is getting an expansion, and it’s a pretty cool Kickstarter project!
    * Video Game News (36:11) – Amazon Game Studios is finally taking steps to fix “New World”. Let’s discuss what’s new, and what’s coming.
    * Wrap (1:04:20) – Final thoughts.

    Music from https://filmmusic.io
    “Pixelland” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
    License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
    1 hr 7 min
  • Unified in Disgust – Loot Mechanics #245
    “New World” players seem unified in their disdain for Amazon devs, and we discuss how “Critical Role” went from darlings to villains.

    * Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief.
    * Main Topic (8:39) – The problems just keep piling up for “New World”, don’t they?
    * TTRPG News (41:54) – Critical Role are now apparently pariahs, because… they dare to actually make money?
    * Wrap (1:04:46) – Final thoughts.

    Music from https://filmmusic.io
    “Pixelland” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
    License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
    1 hr 12 min
  • Overshadowed – Loot Mechanics #244
    Today’s a bit of Good News, with shades of Bad. We’re talking about the “Girl Genius RPG”, and updates for ACNH!

    * Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief.
    * Main Topic (3:47) – The long-awaited “Girl Genius RPG” is finally on the way, but not without controversy.
    * Video Game News (28:35) – The “Animal Crossing” update and DLC is nearly here, but not without controversy.
    * Wrap (48:36) – Final thoughts.

    Music from https://filmmusic.io
    “Pixelland” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
    License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
    54 min
  • Something Vaguely Halloweeny – Loot Mechanics #243
    Talking about this year’s crop of MMORPG Halloween events, and our favorite horror-themed board and card games!

    * Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief.
    * Main Topic (2:47) – Let’s talk this year’s Halloween events in our favorite MMORPGs
    * Other Bullshit (28:10) – Spooky Haunted Board Games!
    * Wrap (44:10) – Final thoughts.

    Music from https://filmmusic.io
    “Pixelland” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
    License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
    51 min
  • Bad to the Bone – Loot Mechanics #242
    Discussing whether we would play a TTRPG with a bad reputation, and Scormey has a bit of an MMO Rant…

    * Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief.
    * Main Topic (3:27) – Are you willing to try a TTRPG with a bad reputation?
    * Rant (26:40) – Is the idea of truly social MMO play dead and gone in 2021?
    * Wrap (46:32) – Final thoughts.

    Music from https://filmmusic.io
    “Pixelland” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
    License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
    50 min
  • I did Nazi that coming – Loot Mechanics #241
    More drama regarding the Intellivision Amico. Plus, FKR, anyone?

    * Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief.
    * Main Topic (3:22) – There’s more drama regarding the Amico, and yes, it’s another day that ends with a Y.
    * It Came From The Internet (23:30) – Think OSR TTRPGs are too restrictive? Maybe FKR is more your style!
    * Wrap (44:55) – Final thoughts.

    Music from https://filmmusic.io
    “Pixelland” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
    License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
    50 min
  • New Stuff and Whiners – Loot Mechanics #240
    D&D getting a huge giftset in January, and Scormey gives some thoughts on “New World”!

    * Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief.
    * Main Topic (7:16) – WotC is releasing a massive new giftset for D&D in January! Let’s discuss!
    * Rant (32:59) – “New World” has finally arrived, and Scormey has Thoughts on the matter.
    * Wrap (52:55) – Final thoughts.

    Music from https://filmmusic.io
    “Pixelland” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
    License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
    56 min
  • Toxicity or Passion? – Loot Mechanics #239
    Game devs of all stripes tend to call out criticism of their games as “Toxicity”. Is that really fair? Also, is WotC leaving money on the table regarding CCGs?

    * Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief.
    * Main Topic (7:28) – Is all negative player feedback really Toxicity, or are devs just unfairly blowing them off?
    * Other (32:22) – Is Wizards of the Coast leaving money on the table, by not spinning off new games from “Magic: The Gathering”?
    * Wrap (54:20) – Final thoughts.

    Music from https://filmmusic.io
    “Pixelland” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
    License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
    1 hr 2 min