Salt All The Things

Rocket and Trog sit down with their first impressions of WoW-Forever: what immediately feels exciting, what raises eyebrows, and whether it has the legs to become a real long-term home for WoW players. Expect early hype, cautious optimism, and plenty of salt over the parts that already feel like they could become a grind.Featured song: Queen — Who Wants To Live ForeverYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Jtpf8N5IDETop 3: WoW-Forever Wins and WishesRocket1. Win-The environment!2. Win-NEW options-zones, raids, dungeons!3. Win-Class updates, HD modelsTrog1. Progression feels real and meaningful + Horizontal Progression2. New race / class combos + Missing ones from retail3. Mage Scrolls! + Need things like this for all classes

Rocket and Trog dig into what World of Warcraft’s next class could—and should—look like after Midnight. From a true bard-style support class to the long-requested Tinker, they debate whether WoW needs more utility, more class fantasy, or just fewer ways to add another DPS button.Featured song: The Decemberists — The Mariner's Revenge SongYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Sw61oITutsTop 3: Top 3 new classes that would make us go YES.Rocket1. Siege Master2. Courtisan3. RiftwalkerTrog1. Pirate2. Abomination3. Traveling Merchant / Cartographer

In this episode, Rocket and Trog dive into the idea of rewarding veteran WoW players with in-game perks and discounts. They explore potential benefits , brainstorm possible features, and discuss the impact such features could have on the community.Featured song: The Beatles — You Never Give Me Your MoneyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpndGZ71ywwTop 3: Rewarding Rewards---what a conceptRocket1. An anniversary(when you first signed up)2. Use the GD Achievement System that exists!3. 3. Consistent login buffs to abilitiesTrog1. Character Customization options2. Dyes3. Guild Resources

This week, Rocket and Trog dig into the growing feeling that Blizzard is either wildly out of touch with its players or deliberately building World of Warcraft around frustration. From Midnight Season 1 decisions to the bigger design philosophy behind the game, they ask whether the salt is earned—or whether players are simply impossible to please.

Featured song: Pulp — Common People

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuTMWgOduFM

Top 3: Positively Negative!

Rocket

1. Crest CAPS/Traders post vendors but no extra tokens/The fishing rep faction and world quests

2. SLOP content(assaults/etc)/THE RAID THOUGH!

3. Pet Battle Removal/Lairs for World Bosses

Trog

1. Professions

2. Abyss Anglers / Decor Duels vs WoW Pokemon / Delves

3. Warlords vs Legion

This week, Rocket and Trog get into the stuff that fills the space around World of Warcraft: music, podcasts, streams, TV shows, Discord chaos, and the questionable second-screen habits that somehow make grinding more bearable. They compare their ideal WoW background noise, debate whether multitasking ruins the game, and ask how anyone is supposed to follow a quest chain while watching an entire season of television.

Featured song: Third Eye Blind — The Background

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5d2g1U71uU

Top 3: Background Game Companions

Rocket

1. Weird Al Yankovic/Heavy Metal from the 90s+

2. Xmen97/Marvel shows/Star Wars

3. Other Pods-Bellular, etc/Our own Pod

Trog

1. Music, specifically Metal & Electronica

2. Old Movies / TV Show

3. Youtube Videos

Rocket and Trog dive into the launch of Season 2 of Midnight, discussing whether the hype is real or if it's all smoke and mirrors. With their usual blend of humor and hard-hitting opinions, they'll explore the highs and lows of the new season.Featured song: Down By Law — Gruesome GaryYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYcV2uK8guoTop 3: Top 3 Patch ExpectationsRocket1. MORE INVASIONS! (yay-not)2. UI bugs for a week3. How many extra maintenances---I guess 3Trog1. New Raid!2. Engaging Story for the patch3. Fix MM Hunters again

With Rocket sick, Trog gives his quick thoughts about the latest patch, some podcast news, and encouraging folks to join the discord for Rocket well-wishes or hanging out with us.

In this episode, Rocket takes on a new challenge by stepping into the shoes of a healing shaman. Join Rocket and Trog as they discuss this bold move, share their latest WoW adventures, and sprinkle some salt on the past week's gaming experiences.

Featured song: Guns N Roses — November Rain

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SbUC-UaAxE

Top 3: Rocket’s Reasons to Heal

Rocket

1. To do something different and hopefully fun

2. Be able to run more content w/o guildies once confident

3. To 'help' the guild

Trog

1. Trog gets a pocket healer!

2. Faster queue times!

3. Might lead to daddy sho's approval

Thank You Tour Episode 2---Taly's Tales

This episode dives into the world of solo play in World of Warcraft. Rocket and Trog, joined by Salty Super Fan Talyeria, explore why players choose to go it alone, how it impacts their experience, and share some personal stories and insights. Is solo play enjoyable, and why? Does it make things harder, or is it more friendly now than before?

Featured song: Divinyls — I Touch Myself

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wv-34w8kGPM

Top 3: Best Solo Experiences

Rocket

1. (TIE) Mount and Tmog farming in old content, FEL BEAR appearance in Legion

2. The entirety of WOTLK storytelling, first cinematic ever, PEAK wow

3. Doom Lord Kazzak attacking SW

Trog

1. Green Fire for Warlock

2. Old Raids + Dungeons

3. Low level twinking in bgs

Taly

1. Green Fire for Warlock

2. Lich King kill

3. Gorefiend PvP Shenanigans

In this episode, Rocket and Trog dive into the emotional rollercoaster that is World of Warcraft. They explore how players can practice self-care while navigating the highs and lows of Azeroth, sharing personal stories and strategies for maintaining well-being in-game. Rocket will share some recent personal incidents that have led to 'aha' moments.

Featured song: Phoebe Bridgers — Motion Sickness

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sfYpolGCu8