222: The Producers feat. Bei Artjay and General Stargazer

“I’m not going to edit that.”

-EVE_NT OG’s Bei Artjay and General Stargazer give a behind the scenes look at the Alliance Tournament

-The improbable story behind the first AT that EVE_NT got involved with producing

-This year’s feeder rounds and open practices draw unprecedented viewership

-Teams to watch according to the analysts

-CONTRACT UPDATE: Great Wildlands

-A number of awesome AARs from the contract and major engagements in highsec, lowsec, and nullsec

Who would you rather see survive?
  • The Army of Mangos 69%, 11 votes
    11 votes 69%
    11 votes - 69% of all votes
  • Fraternity. 31%, 5 votes
    5 votes 31%
    5 votes - 31% of all votes
Total Votes: 16
September 20, 2021 - October 3, 2021
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221: The Need to Feed

Had a real casual vibe going on”

-Numerous contract updates including some balls to the wall WH fights

-Alliance Tournament Feeder Rounds feature interesting comps, thrilling upsets, and Alek on commentary!

-Rorquals and whaling return in a big way as TEST seeks to reestablish themselves in the dronelands while everyone takes turns kicking them when they’re down

Did you watch the AT Feeder Rounds?
  • Yes 61%, 17 votes
    17 votes 61%
    17 votes - 61% of all votes
  • No 21%, 6 votes
    6 votes 21%
    6 votes - 21% of all votes
  • I haven't but I will 18%, 5 votes
    5 votes 18%
    5 votes - 18% of all votes
Total Votes: 28
September 8, 2021 - September 19, 2021
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220: FC of the Year feat. Asher Elias

“All those events led up to this one terrible decision…”

-2020 FC of the Year Asher Elias of Goonswam joins us as our special guest

-Goons victorious! What might be next for them and their public enemy #1 TEST

-What a difference a war makes: WWBI retreat vs WWBII trench warfare and how Imperium changed between them

-Behind the scenes stories of WWBI

-The mechanics behind Imperium’s system defense strategy

-Asher breaks down the key turning points and watershed moments of the war

-Fleets that defined the war: Muninns vs Sacrileges vs BS

-WE’RE IN THE ALLIANCE TOURNAMENT!

-The cast breaks down the ATXVII brackets and the path of feeder teams to the main dance

-A brief contract update: Saving a WH from mutiny!

We’re going to pass [Remix]

EVE's true apex predators?
  • HACs 75%, 21 vote
    21 vote 75%
    21 vote - 75% of all votes
  • Battleships 25%, 7 votes
    7 votes 25%
    7 votes - 25% of all votes
Total Votes: 28
August 23, 2021 - September 5, 2021
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204: Goodfellas feat. CCP Goodfella and CCP Dopamine

That’s a good question…

http://www.declarationsofwar.com/episodemp3/dow204.mp3

-CCP Goodfella and CCP Dopamine (EVE’s Brand Director and Senior Community Manager respectively) join the show for a wide ranging interview

-The challenges and opportunities of marketing the EVE brand: what’s working and what isn’t?

-The evolution of CCP’s community team

-The development of the EVE streaming community and it’s impact on EVE growth

-Discussion on the relative accessibility of EVE to the casual observer and potential player

-How has COVID-19 affected life at CCP?

-Pochven

-Releasing big patches during a massive EVE conflict and the role of server performance in tipping the outcome of high profile fights

-The Scope and Pulse

-The impact of EVE Echoes on EVE proper

-EVE Tournaments

-Plus: Host highlights and our first Golden Elite supporter (Oh hi Mark!)