The Starting Zone: The World of Warcraft Podcast!

Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players! Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas sit down to talk with EpicInsanity about the latest goings-on in and around the World of Warcraft!

 

 

 

Episode #290: Pre-Blizzcon 2018 with EpicInsanity! is ready for Download!

What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!

• Weekly Event - Battle for Azeroth Dungeon Event
• World Boss - Azurethos, The Winged Typhoon
  
• Mythic+ Affixes - Fortified/Bursting/Quaking/Infested
• Island Expeditions
  • • Tol’vir invasions!
• PvP Brawl - Packed House!
• Hallow’s End - Ends November 1st
• Day of the Dead - November 1st to 3rd
• MDI All Stars
• BlizzCon Charity Auction
• and much more!

  Have you heard about our Patreon? It’s a great way to support the show and goes towards making more content for you! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/thestartingzone

 

Looking for to grab some great TSZ merch? Look no further than here! We've got the shirts, hoodies, mugs, pillows even stickers you want!  

  

The Starting Zone is produced by Spazbot Studios, Good Shows by Good People Visit them today! Are you looking for some AWESOME DEALS?!? Want to support our shows & Spazbot Studios? Well, you clicked on the right web page! We have some great deals lined up for you below, so check them out! Any purchase you make using the links & coupons below helps support our show! We have partnered with Jinx.com to bring you an AWESOME DEAL! Use the PROMO CODE “SPAZBOT” at checkout to get 15% off your NEXT purchase! That’s right, 15% off your next purchase of any order of $120.00 or LESS! What are you waiting for? Jinx makes shirts, hoodies, heck, even socks emblazoned with the LOGO of your FAVORITE Game! Visit them today by clicking the banner below! REMEMBER TO CLICK THE BANNER BELOW!   Gunnar Optiks Provide Killer Gaming Eyewear! Help Fight off Fatigue and stay in the fight even longer! They even have Heroes of the Storm licensed Eye Wear (if you're into that kind of thing! Use the promo code SPAZBOT at checkout for 10% off your entire purchase!

 

Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players! Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas sit down to talk the latest goings-on in and around the World of Warcraft!

Episode #289: October 2018 Live Call in Show! is ready for Download!

Questions we covered today!

• If you weren't going to BlizzCon what would you be doing for Halloween?
• What do we want to be announced at BlizzCon vs what do we expect to be announced at BlizzCon.
• What pets do we have?
• With blizzcon coming up next week I wanted to ask what you look forward to at the show the most each year and if you could change/add one thing at the con what would it be? Also, what suggestions do you have for first timers, what rookie mistakes can be avoided?
• If you could design a new class for your respective roles (heals and tank), what niche would it excel at? For example, resto druids excel at sustained raid damage, blood dks excel at self heal...what would your dream class excel at?
• If you had to wear a costume to get into Blizzcon, what would you wear?
• Along the lines of Chubbed and JeffToo, what should virtual ticket holders prioritize? How can we best take advantage of the VT?
• While the new azerite traits I have seen do appear to be more interesting than gen 1, the addition of the new outer ring is really underwhelming to me. The way it works right now is that each ring has a theme: class, role, and defense. I recognize that adding a second class ring is an improvement, but also seems like they are lacking some imagination here. What are your thoughts on Class Ring 2? Would you like to see those traits pulled from an entirely new pool, with Class Ring 1 pulling from the existing pool of traits? Alternatively, what if Class Ring 2 was randomized, while Class Ring 1 remains predetermined? Taking it a step further, what theme would you have chosen for a new trait ring?
• Hey Guys, You've talked in the past how raiding is very expensive. I know I end up purchasing tokens instead of farming to offset the cost, because I would rather not spend my in game time farming. You've also talked about how the game has shifted away from the "Guild" culture. What do you think about changing guild achievements to provide benefits for guild activities like raiding. One idea I have is once X number of cauldrons are dropped in guild raids, flasks taken from a guild cauldron last for twice the duration. Would like to hear other ideas you may have in this realm.

Have you heard about our Patreon? It's a great way to support the show and goes towards making more content for you! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/thestartingzone

Looking for to grab some great TSZ merch? Look no further than here! We've got the shirts, hoodies, mugs, pillows even stickers you want!

The Starting Zone is produced by Spazbot Studios, Good Shows by Good People Visit them today!

Are you looking for some AWESOME DEALS?!? Want to support our shows & Spazbot Studios? Well, you clicked on the right web page! We have some great deals lined up for you below, so check them out! Any purchase you make using the links & coupons below helps support our show! We have partnered with Jinx.com to bring you an AWESOME DEAL! Use the PROMO CODE "SPAZBOT" at checkout to get 15% off your NEXT purchase! That's right, 15% off your next purchase of any order of $120.00 or LESS! What are you waiting for? Jinx makes shirts, hoodies, heck, even socks emblazoned with the LOGO of your FAVORITE Game! Visit them today by clicking the banner below! REMEMBER TO CLICK THE BANNER BELOW!

Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players! Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas sit down to talk the latest goings-on in and around the World of Warcraft!

 

 

Episode #289: October 2018 Live Call in Show! is ready for Download!

Questions we covered today!

• If you weren't going to BlizzCon what would you be doing for Halloween?
• What do we want to be announced at BlizzCon vs what do we expect to be announced at BlizzCon.
• What pets do we have?
• With blizzcon coming up next week I wanted to ask what you look forward to at the show the most each year and if you could change/add one thing at the con what would it be? Also, what suggestions do you have for first timers, what rookie mistakes can be avoided?
• If you could design a new class for your respective roles (heals and tank), what niche would it excel at? For example, resto druids excel at sustained raid damage, blood dks excel at self heal...what would your dream class excel at?
• If you had to wear a costume to get into Blizzcon, what would you wear?
• Along the lines of Chubbed and JeffToo, what should virtual ticket holders prioritize? How can we best take advantage of the VT?
• While the new azerite traits I have seen do appear to be more interesting than gen 1, the addition of the new outer ring is really underwhelming to me. The way it works right now is that each ring has a theme: class, role, and defense. I recognize that adding a second class ring is an improvement, but also seems like they are lacking some imagination here.
  What are your thoughts on Class Ring 2? Would you like to see those traits pulled from an entirely new pool, with Class Ring 1 pulling from the existing pool of traits? Alternatively, what if Class Ring 2 was randomized, while Class Ring 1 remains predetermined? Taking it a step further, what theme would you have chosen for a new trait ring?
• Hey Guys, You've talked in the past how raiding is very expensive. I know I end up purchasing tokens instead of farming to offset the cost, because I would rather not spend my in game time farming. You've also talked about how the game has shifted away from the "Guild" culture. What do you think about changing guild achievements to provide benefits for guild activities like raiding. One idea I have is once X number of cauldrons are dropped in guild raids, flasks taken from a guild cauldron last for twice the duration. Would like to hear other ideas you may have in this realm.

 

Have you heard about our Patreon? It’s a great way to support the show and goes towards making more content for you! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/thestartingzone

 

Looking for to grab some great TSZ merch? Look no further than here! We've got the shirts, hoodies, mugs, pillows even stickers you want!  

 

 

The Starting Zone is produced by Spazbot Studios, Good Shows by Good People Visit them today!

Are you looking for some AWESOME DEALS?!? Want to support our shows & Spazbot Studios? Well, you clicked on the right web page! We have some great deals lined up for you below, so check them out! Any purchase you make using the links & coupons below helps support our show! We have partnered with Jinx.com to bring you an AWESOME DEAL! Use the PROMO CODE “SPAZBOT” at checkout to get 15% off your NEXT purchase! That’s right, 15% off your next purchase of any order of $120.00 or LESS! What are you waiting for? Jinx makes shirts, hoodies, heck, even socks emblazoned with the LOGO of your FAVORITE Game! Visit them today by clicking the banner below! REMEMBER TO CLICK THE BANNER BELOW!

Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players! Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas sit down to talk the latest goings-on in and around the World of Warcraft!

-

Episode #288: Holinka Returns! is ready for Download!

What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!

• Weekly Event - Battleground Bonus Event
• World Boss - Dunegorger Kraulok
• Mythic+ Affixes - Tyrannical/Bolstering/Explosive/Infested
• Island Expeditions
  • • Skittering Hollow
    • Rotting Mire
    • Verdant Wilds
      • Black Dragon invasions begin this week
• Call to Arms - Zuldazar
• Conquest - 355 Azerite helm
• PvP Brawl - Deepwind Dunk
• Hallow's End - Ends November 1st
• World of Warcraft Classic BlizzCon Demo
• Brian Holinka Returns to WoW
• Mythic+ Azerite Armor Improvements
• and much more!

Have you heard about our Patreon? It's a great way to support the show and goes towards making more content for you! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/thestartingzone

Looking for to grab some great TSZ merch? Look no further than here! We've got the shirts, hoodies, mugs, pillows even stickers you want!

The Starting Zone is produced by Spazbot Studios, Good Shows by Good People Visit them today!

Are you looking for some AWESOME DEALS?!? Want to support our shows & Spazbot Studios? Well, you clicked on the right web page! We have some great deals lined up for you below, so check them out! Any purchase you make using the links & coupons below helps support our show! We have partnered with Jinx.com to bring you an AWESOME DEAL! Use the PROMO CODE "SPAZBOT" at checkout to get 15% off your NEXT purchase! That's right, 15% off your next purchase of any order of $120.00 or LESS! What are you waiting for? Jinx makes shirts, hoodies, heck, even socks emblazoned with the LOGO of your FAVORITE Game! Visit them today by clicking the banner below! REMEMBER TO CLICK THE BANNER BELOW! Gunnar Optiks Provide Killer Gaming Eyewear! Help Fight off Fatigue and stay in the fight even longer! They even have Heroes of the Storm licensed Eye Wear (if you're into that kind of thing! Use the promo code SPAZBOT at checkout for 10% off your entire purchase!

Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players! Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas sit down to talk the latest goings-on in and around the World of Warcraft!

-

 

Episode #288: Holinka Returns! is ready for Download!

What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!

• Weekly Event - Battleground Bonus Event
• World Boss - Dunegorger Kraulok
  
• Mythic+ Affixes - Tyrannical/Bolstering/Explosive/Infested
• Island Expeditions
  • • Skittering Hollow
    • Rotting Mire
    • Verdant Wilds
      • Black Dragon invasions begin this week
• Call to Arms - Zuldazar
• Conquest - 355 Azerite helm
• PvP Brawl - Deepwind Dunk
• Hallow’s End - Ends November 1st
• World of Warcraft Classic BlizzCon Demo
• Brian Holinka Returns to WoW
• Mythic+ Azerite Armor Improvements
• and much more!

  Have you heard about our Patreon? It’s a great way to support the show and goes towards making more content for you! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/thestartingzone

 

Looking for to grab some great TSZ merch? Look no further than here! We've got the shirts, hoodies, mugs, pillows even stickers you want!  

 

 

The Starting Zone is produced by Spazbot Studios, Good Shows by Good People Visit them today!

Are you looking for some AWESOME DEALS?!? Want to support our shows & Spazbot Studios? Well, you clicked on the right web page! We have some great deals lined up for you below, so check them out! Any purchase you make using the links & coupons below helps support our show! We have partnered with Jinx.com to bring you an AWESOME DEAL! Use the PROMO CODE “SPAZBOT” at checkout to get 15% off your NEXT purchase! That’s right, 15% off your next purchase of any order of $120.00 or LESS! What are you waiting for? Jinx makes shirts, hoodies, heck, even socks emblazoned with the LOGO of your FAVORITE Game! Visit them today by clicking the banner below! REMEMBER TO CLICK THE BANNER BELOW!   Gunnar Optiks Provide Killer Gaming Eyewear! Help Fight off Fatigue and stay in the fight even longer! They even have Heroes of the Storm licensed Eye Wear (if you're into that kind of thing! Use the promo code SPAZBOT at checkout for 10% off your entire purchase!

Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players! Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas sit down and talk with Kyle Fergusson and Kristen Ashton about the latest goings-on in and around the World of Warcraft!

Episode #287: The October 2018 Dev Q&A! is ready for Download!

What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!

• Weekly Event - Mists of Pandaria Timewalking
• World Boss - Warbringer Yenajz
• Mythic+ Affixes - Fortified/Sanguine/Grievous/Infested
• Island Expeditions
  • • Molten Cay
    • Un'gol Ruins
    • Whispering Reef
• Call to Arms - Tiragarde Sound
• Conquest - 355 Belt
• PvP Brawl - Southshore vs. Tarren Mill
• Hallow's End - Oct 18th - Nov 1st
• October Live Dev Q&A
• and much more!

Have you heard about our Patreon? It's a great way to support the show and goes towards making more content for you! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/thestartingzone

Looking for to grab some great TSZ merch? Look no further than here! We've got the shirts, hoodies, mugs, pillows even stickers you want!

The Starting Zone is produced by Spazbot Studios, Good Shows by Good People Visit them today!

Are you looking for some AWESOME DEALS?!? Want to support our shows & Spazbot Studios? Well, you clicked on the right web page! We have some great deals lined up for you below, so check them out! Any purchase you make using the links & coupons below helps support our show! We have partnered with Jinx.com to bring you an AWESOME DEAL! Use the PROMO CODE "SPAZBOT" at checkout to get 15% off your NEXT purchase! That's right, 15% off your next purchase of any order of $120.00 or LESS! What are you waiting for? Jinx makes shirts, hoodies, heck, even socks emblazoned with the LOGO of your FAVORITE Game! Visit them today by clicking the banner below! REMEMBER TO CLICK THE BANNER BELOW! Gunnar Optiks Provide Killer Gaming Eyewear! Help Fight off Fatigue and stay in the fight even longer! They even have Heroes of the Storm licensed Eye Wear (if you're into that kind of thing! Use the promo code SPAZBOT at checkout for 10% off your entire purchase!

Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players! Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas sit down and talk with Kyle Fergusson and Kristen Ashton about the latest goings-on in and around the World of Warcraft!

 

Episode #287: The October 2018 Dev Q&A! is ready for Download!

What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!

• Weekly Event - Mists of Pandaria Timewalking
• World Boss - Warbringer Yenajz
  
• Mythic+ Affixes - Fortified/Sanguine/Grievous/Infested
• Island Expeditions
  • • Molten Cay
    • Un’gol Ruins
    • Whispering Reef
• Call to Arms - Tiragarde Sound
• Conquest - 355 Belt
• PvP Brawl - Southshore vs. Tarren Mill
• Hallow’s End - Oct 18th - Nov 1st
• October Live Dev Q&A
• and much more!

  Have you heard about our Patreon? It’s a great way to support the show and goes towards making more content for you! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/thestartingzone

 

Looking for to grab some great TSZ merch? Look no further than here! We've got the shirts, hoodies, mugs, pillows even stickers you want!  

 

 

The Starting Zone is produced by Spazbot Studios, Good Shows by Good People Visit them today!

Are you looking for some AWESOME DEALS?!? Want to support our shows & Spazbot Studios? Well, you clicked on the right web page! We have some great deals lined up for you below, so check them out! Any purchase you make using the links & coupons below helps support our show! We have partnered with Jinx.com to bring you an AWESOME DEAL! Use the PROMO CODE “SPAZBOT” at checkout to get 15% off your NEXT purchase! That’s right, 15% off your next purchase of any order of $120.00 or LESS! What are you waiting for? Jinx makes shirts, hoodies, heck, even socks emblazoned with the LOGO of your FAVORITE Game! Visit them today by clicking the banner below! REMEMBER TO CLICK THE BANNER BELOW!   Gunnar Optiks Provide Killer Gaming Eyewear! Help Fight off Fatigue and stay in the fight even longer! They even have Heroes of the Storm licensed Eye Wear (if you're into that kind of thing! Use the promo code SPAZBOT at checkout for 10% off your entire purchase!

Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players! Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas sit down to talk the latest goings-on in and around the World of Warcraft!

Episode #286: Heart of Corruption! is ready for Download!

What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!

• Weekly Event - World Quest Bonus Event
• World Boss - T'Zane
• Mythic+ Affixes - Tyranical/Teeming/Volcanic/Infested
• Island Expeditions
  • • Dread Chain
    • Skittering Hollow
    • Rotting Mire
• Call to Arms - Nazmir
• Conquest - 355 Boots
• Darkmoon Faire - October 7th to 13th
• Arena World Championships!
  • NA
  • EU
• LFR Wing 3: Heart of Corruption
• Upcoming Azerite Armor Improvements
• Live Dev Q&A October 11th
• This Past Week in Hotfixes
• and much more!

Have you heard about our Patreon? It's a great way to support the show and goes towards making more content for you! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/thestartingzone

Looking for to grab some great TSZ merch? Look no further than here! We've got the shirts, hoodies, mugs, pillows even stickers you want!

The Starting Zone is produced by Spazbot Studios, Good Shows by Good People Visit them today! Are you looking for some AWESOME DEALS?!? Want to support our shows & Spazbot Studios? Well, you clicked on the right web page! We have some great deals lined up for you below, so check them out! Any purchase you make using the links & coupons below helps support our show! We have partnered with Jinx.com to bring you an AWESOME DEAL! Use the PROMO CODE "SPAZBOT" at checkout to get 15% off your NEXT purchase! That's right, 15% off your next purchase of any order of $120.00 or LESS! What are you waiting for? Jinx makes shirts, hoodies, heck, even socks emblazoned with the LOGO of your FAVORITE Game! Visit them today by clicking the banner below! REMEMBER TO CLICK THE BANNER BELOW! Gunnar Optiks Provide Killer Gaming Eyewear! Help Fight off Fatigue and stay in the fight even longer! They even have Heroes of the Storm licensed Eye Wear (if you're into that kind of thing! Use the promo code SPAZBOT at checkout for 10% off your entire purchase!

  Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players! Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas sit down to talk the latest goings-on in and around the World of Warcraft!

 

 

Episode #286: Heart of Corruption! is ready for Download!

What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!

• Weekly Event - World Quest Bonus Event
• World Boss - T’Zane
  
• Mythic+ Affixes - Tyranical/Teeming/Volcanic/Infested
• Island Expeditions
  • • Dread Chain
    • Skittering Hollow
    • Rotting Mire
• Call to Arms - Nazmir
• Conquest - 355 Boots
• Darkmoon Faire - October 7th to 13th
• Arena World Championships!
  • NA
  • EU
• LFR Wing 3: Heart of Corruption
• Upcoming Azerite Armor Improvements
• Live Dev Q&A October 11th
• This Past Week in Hotfixes
• and much more!

  Have you heard about our Patreon? It’s a great way to support the show and goes towards making more content for you! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/thestartingzone

 

Looking for to grab some great TSZ merch? Look no further than here! We've got the shirts, hoodies, mugs, pillows even stickers you want!  

  

The Starting Zone is produced by Spazbot Studios, Good Shows by Good People Visit them today! Are you looking for some AWESOME DEALS?!? Want to support our shows & Spazbot Studios? Well, you clicked on the right web page! We have some great deals lined up for you below, so check them out! Any purchase you make using the links & coupons below helps support our show! We have partnered with Jinx.com to bring you an AWESOME DEAL! Use the PROMO CODE “SPAZBOT” at checkout to get 15% off your NEXT purchase! That’s right, 15% off your next purchase of any order of $120.00 or LESS! What are you waiting for? Jinx makes shirts, hoodies, heck, even socks emblazoned with the LOGO of your FAVORITE Game! Visit them today by clicking the banner below! REMEMBER TO CLICK THE BANNER BELOW!   Gunnar Optiks Provide Killer Gaming Eyewear! Help Fight off Fatigue and stay in the fight even longer! They even have Heroes of the Storm licensed Eye Wear (if you're into that kind of thing! Use the promo code SPAZBOT at checkout for 10% off your entire purchase!

Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players! Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas sit down to talk the latest goings-on in and around the World of Warcraft!

-

Episode #285: The Hailstone Returns! is ready for Download!

What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!

• Weekly Event - Arena Skirmish Bonus Event
• World Boss - Hailstone Construct
• Mythic+ Affixes - Fortified/Bolstering/Skittish/Infested
• Island Expeditions
  • • Molten Cay
    • Verdant Wilds
    • Whispering Reef
• Call to Arms - Stormsong Valley
• Conquest - 355 Azerite Shoulders
• PvP Brawl - Deepwind Dunk
• Brewfest - Now until October 6th
• Darkmoon Faire - October 7th to 13th
• Arena World Championships!
• Warcraft Classic Demo at BlizzCon 2018!
• Alchemy Potion Changes
• Epic Battleground Changes
• Class Tuning for Oct 2nd
• and much more!

Have you heard about our Patreon? It's a great way to support the show and goes towards making more content for you! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/thestartingzone

Looking for to grab some great TSZ merch? Look no further than here! We've got the shirts, hoodies, mugs, pillows even stickers you want!

The Starting Zone is produced by Spazbot Studios, Good Shows by Good People Visit them today! Are you looking for some AWESOME DEALS?!? Want to support our shows & Spazbot Studios? Well, you clicked on the right web page! We have some great deals lined up for you below, so check them out! Any purchase you make using the links & coupons below helps support our show! We have partnered with Jinx.com to bring you an AWESOME DEAL! Use the PROMO CODE "SPAZBOT" at checkout to get 15% off your NEXT purchase! That's right, 15% off your next purchase of any order of $120.00 or LESS! What are you waiting for? Jinx makes shirts, hoodies, heck, even socks emblazoned with the LOGO of your FAVORITE Game! Visit them today by clicking the banner below! REMEMBER TO CLICK THE BANNER BELOW! Gunnar Optiks Provide Killer Gaming Eyewear! Help Fight off Fatigue and stay in the fight even longer! They even have Heroes of the Storm licensed Eye Wear (if you're into that kind of thing! Use the promo code SPAZBOT at checkout for 10% off your entire purchase!