Loot Mechanics

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.

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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.

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“Pixelland” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

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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.

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“Pixelland” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

“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.

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“Pixelland” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

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.

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“Pixelland” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

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.

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“Pixelland” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

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.

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“Pixelland” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

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.

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“Pixelland” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

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.

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“Pixelland” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

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/)