DoW 79: Kings of Snuff

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Alekseyev Karrde

“aka BROZAAAAAAH!!!”

-Special guests from Snuff Box: ex-Noir. Academy CEO Brother Zahariel and Wex Manchester

-Filling in for NinjaTurtle this week is Noir. veteran, FC, and financier Kingblade

–EVE News: Crius deploys shortly after we record so we have a last minute review of features and likely impacts, PCU Count vs In Game Activity: Is EVE Dying or Just Changing?, Kugutsumen shuts down

–Contract Wrap Up: Scrimming on Duality sucks hardcore, along with most of the setups Noir. tested this weekend

–This Week In Mercs: A look at the Marmite Collective vs Pursuit of Happiness feud

–CSM Corner: CCP is on vacation aside from the Crius deployment, the participants of the next summit have been announced

Ending Song: Sailor Moon Theme (classic 😉 )

DoW 78 All Dogs Go To Heaven

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Alekseyev Karrde

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“DUST is literally the worst thing you’ve ever done.”

-Fan, friend, and former guest of the show Puppy UK passed away. Though his is a deep loss for the community, we’ve gotta believe he’s still flying

-Turtle puts to rest any rumors he’s secretly PranksterPinkiePie

–Poll Results: What’s the 0.0 hot spot you’re most interested in?

–EVE News: Providence updates from the front lines, Gevlon Goblin (who still owes Alek 2b ISK) finally has a good idea, EVE is dying 2014: Noisy lays out the numbers

–Contract Wrap Up: Noir. finally wins a scrim!

–This Week In Mercs: zzzzz (send in some stories!)

–CSM Corner: CSM and CCP have their noses to the grindstone, Ali with the latest

–Masterclass: Identifying and dealing with bait

Ending: Crius Theme

DoW 77 Break a Cartel

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Alekseyev Karrde

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“Mmmyeaaaaah I disagree…”

-Leader of Break-A-Wish Foundation Adriel Malakai joins the show as our special guest

-Meetups!!!! Des Moines IA Meetup , Boston Meetup

-EVENT: Bring Me the Head of Kirith Kodachi 3 June 29th

–Poll Discussion: Will you miss Jester’s Trek blog?

–EVE News: Shadow Cartel schism, Nullsec brushfires (Delve, Provi, Geminate)

–Contract Wrap Up: Noir.’s ATXII prep pushes ahead, deploys to Delve with BL and MOA to keep things interesting between practices

–This Week in Mercs: An interview with Adriel

–CSM Corner: Crius first impressions

–Masterclass: Small Gang Communication

-Music: Groove Armada & Brodanse – Sweat feat. Cari Golden (J-Kraken Beatport Remix)

Programming note: Guest and friend of the show PuppyUK passed away recently. We found out the news after this episode was made but on our next show we’ll be taking a moment to honor Puppy.

DoW 76: Fallen Angels

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Alekseyev Karrde

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“I don’t know what more to say about it: it sucks”

-Noir. director Deletor subs in for NinjaTurtle this week

–Poll Results/Discussion: Do these new lowsec drops make you want to move there?

–EVE News: CCP lays off high-profile staff, An investigative report into the death of World of Darkness, CSM8 Vice Chair Ripard Teg retires from blogging, and Kronos first impressions

–Contract Wrap Up: Noir. is reminded why they don’t do assassination contracts and ATXII preparations begin

–This Week In Mercs: Narwhals Ate My Duck returns, Pursuit of Happiness vs Marmite Collective + Darwin’s Lemmings (payback’s a bitch), and shortly thereafter Darwin’s Lemmings shuts its doors

–CSM Corner: CSM9 gets onboarding meetings with key devs in advance of the summer summit

–Master Class: Shield Ishtars, how to use them and how to beat them

Outro: I Burn, RWBY