The LoreCraft Podcast

Finally, a story that Machik can sink his teeth into.  This week we hear from a Tauren as she heads back to where she began.  Breygrah of the Ravenholdt server shares a wonderfully descriptive journey. 

You can read the rest of the story a http://www.thelorecraft.com/deathsong.

Death knights!  How do they do it?  What crazy magic keeps them animated.  Legren delves deep into the undeath of the Lich.

Have you ever roleplayed a death knight?  Do you love it?  Hate it?  

Well, we talk about the difficulties in roleplaying a death knight without all the cliches that an RPer can fall into.  And of course we're not afraid to talk about creating death knight babies.

Yep, we went there.

Only one question this week from Miyagi @jakeholinsworth.

Spoiler alert - it deals with a wonderful Eradar by the name of Archimonde.

Come on people, send us your guild info.  This week we had to go back to that stinking Earthspear Clan.

No emails this week, but if you have something share, send it to [email protected].

Roleplay happening all week for Machik, and Legren actually does PvE.  

Yep, you heard it here, P....V....E.

After having talking about the light in Episode 18 and Episode 19, Legren felt it was time to talk about the dark side of the light.  Yep, that's right, we learn just a little bit about the Shadow!

This weeks fable comes from Mathanar who resides on the Moon Guard realm.  Since Legren and I are so very much Horde, this story pulls us out of our comfort zone, as it deals with a gnome.

Yep, a gnome.

You can read the rest of the story a http://www.thelorecraft.com/gnome.

Our main topic for this week is the short story that was posted on the World of Warcraft site called Code of Rule.

Let's be honest, what's cooler than reading about orcs and ogres fight each other in the Nagrand?  Okay, maybe getting out of the house every once in a while is cooler.  

But this damn story is pretty cool.

We chit chat about what the story means to us, and how it shows the viciousness... and awesomeness... of orcs! 

You can read the whole story at http://www.thelorecraft.com/codeofrule.

Two questions this week, one from Miyagi @jakeholinsworth and the other from Legren Stoneaxe @LegrenStoneaxe.

I suppose that's Legren for you, always trying to make himself a bit more prominent in the show.

We finally get to share with you an alliance guild.  The Blessed of Telredor are a Draenei only guild.  So if you've got the hoofs and tentacles, then talk to Aevari, Iriaas, Trysnia, Khaani or Orynthia on the Emerald Dream server.

No emails this week, but if you have something share, send it to [email protected].

Woah, Machik shares that the Earthspear Clan is back!  And Leggers has been... doing... umm... nope, he's still lazy.  Also, Tall Tales and Epic Fables has begun again!

Legren continues his talk about the Light, but more from a history standpoint.

We delve into a bit of forum roleplay and why it's so interesting.  But is it canon to your character?  That's up to you to decide.

An orc.  His family.  And the abandonment of the Old Horde.  Coming to you live from World’s End Tavern: Role-play and Fan Fiction.  You can check out the rest of the story at http://www.thelorecraft.com/betrayal.

We get to answer two questions again this week.  The first is from @sanyo201 and he asks "@thelorecraft When Tanaan is released,what do you think will be there? A quest mentioned something about a giant magnaron.. #craftiequestion."

Next we got an email from Dar'garok Icefist

Hello Machik.

Earthspear has had its ups and down, its good times, its bad ones.

What was one of the most memorable moment for both of you (Machik and Legren) in Earthspear?

Bonus: What was the most memorable moments you had with your favorite loincloth wearing orc?

Dar'garok Icefist

We share three wonderful emails this week!

I like waffles. Do you like waffles? I think waffles are better than pancakes. Also if I go back horde what should I be orc or Tauren. RAKOTHURZ or some1 else and what class? p.s Waffles

From The Rako

I want to know why Machik lags the stream on purpose between the actual chat and the chat that shows on his stream. I'm tired of this Vince Russo looking, grass humping, tree hugging motherfucker always jacking my suggestions and answers and pretending like he thought of it first.

I SAID DISC PRIEST FIRST YOU SONUVABITCH!

-AGRAR THE MAD

just wanted to let you know that i race changed all my earthspear toons into pandas except my druid

The Earthspear Clan has opened it's recruitment once again!

If you are an orc, troll, or tauren, then this may be the guild for you.  An RP/PvP guild on the Emerald Dream server, the Earthspear Clan has it's roots in fighting the alliance scum while following the traditions of the Shu'halo.  What, you don't know who the Shu'halo are?  Then check out the Earthspear Clan and talk to Machik, Vargrok, or Rumuk for more information.

Legren has been lazy, and I have been gearing up for PvP.  On top of all that, the Earthspear Clan opens recruitment this week!  Legren on the other hand continues to be a lazy bum.  But it's his spring break, so it makes sense.

This week we begin a discussion on the light.  Legren shares a bunch of info about how the light can be used.  Other than just shining it in people's eyes.

Following up on Legrens topic we devolve into a discussion about the use of Light, or An'she, by Tauren paladins and priests.  And like always we continue to jump off topic and bounce right back.

What happens when an orc and a blood elf fight the Arakkoa?  Well, someone gets thrown off a very high place.  This non-canon story comes from Liniadel on the Emerald Dream server.  You can check out the rest of the story at http://www.thelorecraft.com/falling.

It's 2 for the price of 1 questions and answers this week.  @AgrarTheMad and @Hexmaster_Xeer both left intriguing questions that we try to answer without completely screwing up.

With no new Guild Spot submissions, we went back with an oldie but a goodie!

Are you a troll.  Do you like walking barefoot on the Senjin Isles?  Well, then Gor'Watha Warband may be just right for you.  Listen to the podcast for more information, and check out their recruitment thread at http://www.thelorecraft.com/gorwathawarband.

Sadness, no emails.  But we already have some for next week!

This week we delve into the difference between being rude IC and being rude OOC.  And yes, you need to separate the two.

We also enjoy an excerpt from a wonderful roleplay post, and learn a bit about the Gor'Watha Warband.

Well, Legren and I finally put together a better format for the show.  It should feel a little more structured and a little less spastic.

And it will include lots more lore and roleplay.  In fact, we've decided to start a monthly story writing contest!  So if you're interested in lore, listen now!

Exploring Gorgrond has never been more fun.  With Botani and Breakers, Goren and Laughing Skull, the new NPC races are a ton of fun to talk about.  

And so that's what Legren and Machik do this week!

WIth the release of Warlords of Draenor, Machik and Legren discuss the lore surrounding the opening sequence, and then jump into Shadowmoon Valley and Frostfire Ridge.

The release of Warlords of Draenor is upon us.  We look at some of the more interesting parts of lore for the xpac and talk about about the famous wizard Khadgar.  

And before the podcast is over, we end up voting on which toons we will begin with in WoD.

We knew this episode was coming.  We just didn't know when.  This week we discuss some dos and don'ts of roleplay.  And we get our viewers ideas on this subject as well.