Lore Party

It feels like forever ago that we were launching the show. Thank you to everyone who's been along for the ride. Season 6 starts soon.

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Lawerence and Leo explore the implications of the final decision in the game.
They discuss the role of the Fireflies (1:40), the case for and against killing Ellie (7:07), and what they would do in Joel's shoes (21:50).
This is an [Expert] level episode, which means some parts of the discussion may not make sense unless you’ve played the game. Expect lots of spoilers.

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The team here at the Lore Party Podcast Network will once again be participating in Extra Life! Join us on November 2 at 10am EST for our 24-hour livestream and help us raise money for children's hospitals across 4 states.
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lore_party
Donate here: https://www.extra-life.org/team/48334
The hospitals we've chosen to support are:

Cook Children's (Texas)
Akron Children's Hospital (Ohio)
Children's Hospital & Medical Center (Nebraska)
Cohen Children's Medical Center (New York)

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Lawerence and Leo explore the implications of the final decision in the game.
They discuss the events that led to Ellie's abduction (2:45), Marlene's connection with Ellie's mother (9:00), and the brutal finality of Joel's decision (17:35).
This is an [Expert] level episode, which means some parts of the discussion may not make sense unless you’ve played the game. Expect lots of spoilers.

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Abu and Kevin explore why the Xel'Naga Prophecy is arguably the worst part of the Starcraft franchise.
They discuss the role of prophecy in storytelling (1:44), the history of the xel'naga and their struggle with Amon (10:22), and how the prophecy weakens the story of Starcraft II (25:00).
This is an [Expert] level episode, which means some parts of the discussion may not make sense unless you’ve played the game. Expect lots of spoilers.

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Jaden and Conner explore the most underrated group of heroes in the entire Halo franchise: the Orbital Drop Shock Troopers.
They discuss the origins of the elite ODST soldiers (3:27), how they live in the shadow of the SPARTAN super soldiers (8:43), and why the Halo series needs vulnerable characters like the ODSTs (15:16).
This is an [Expert] level episode, which means some parts of the discussion may not make sense unless you’ve played the game. Expect lots of spoilers.

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Lawerence and Leo explore the choices that defined Joel, from his time as a single father to becoming a ruthless hunter and smuggler.
They discuss Joel's life before the CBI infection (2:31), how the death of Sarah affects him (9:06), and his astronomically high kill count (16:04).
This is an [Expert] level episode, which means some parts of the discussion may not make sense unless you’ve played the game. Expect lots of spoilers.

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In the capitalist dystopian future of Neo Cab, mental health is a resource that has to be managed.
Minigame is a short essay podcast produced and hosted by Michael Farris. Each bite-sized episode dives into the themes or central ideas of our favorite games in 10 minutes or less. Subscribe to Minigame wherever you  listen to podcasts.
If you or someone you know are dealing with mental health issues, we encourage you to seek professional help. You are loved, you are valuable, and you deserve to live your best life. 
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
SAMHSA Treatment Referral Helpline: 1-877-726-4727

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Jaden tries to convince Conner that the Grunts are the greatest threat to humanity.
They discuss the advantages Grunts have due to their unique physiology (1:13), their role and place within the Covenant (14:26), and why the Grunts are a more fearsome threat than the Flood (23:15).
This is an [Expert] level episode, which means some parts of the discussion may not make sense unless you’ve played the game. Expect lots  of spoilers.

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Abu and Kevin explore how Sarah Kerrigan was never truly given the choice to decide her own destiny.
They discuss her tragic childhood and initiation into the Ghost program (3:28), her motivations as the Queen of Blades (18:15), and her final and most important choice for the Zerg (30:45).
This is an [Expert] level episode, which means some parts of the discussion may not make sense unless you’ve played the game. Expect lots of spoilers.

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