This week, the group finds they have all spent more time in some older titles they never got around to playing and Trent sparks a conversation around the challenges for developers to properly balance a game while keeping it fun for players of all skill levels.On the Path, the party is still reeling from a devastating loss and tries to fill the void the only what they know how; loot and XP. As our adventurers tie up some loose ends in Baldur's Gate, one quest will take them to a somewhere from which they may never return.
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Episode 11 | Sus in the City
Trent is working on a D&D book, so Youssef and Chris catch him up on new games and beloved IPs. Chris does some bargain hunting in a recent Playstation Store sale.On the Path, the party arrives in the titular city of Baldur’s Gate, and are immediately embroiled in a web of plots, intrigue, and murders. As tensions rise, one of their own stands accused of a heinous crime— the murder of a cherished companion.
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Episode 10 | Don't Make a Deal with a Devil
The party discusses winners and controversies from The Game Awards, and share what newly announced titles they are most looking forward to.On the Path, out party thinks they have time to rest after their confrontation with Ketheric Thorm, and learn that at this point in their adventure, no where is safe from threats. New dangers are unveiled, uncovered secrets complicate alliances, and Drobo's ultimate quest is revealed as our adventurers finally approach Baldur's Gate.
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Episode 9 | Introducing the Tragedy Tally TM
Youssef furiously cancels a pre-order, and Chris discovers something new about a prolific series. Trent gets Youssef's reaction to the controversy surrounding one of his favorite games.On the path, the party finds themselves deep in a fleshy hole. Pursuing Ketheric Thorm, they encounter friend and foe alike, while Nornelius and Drobo each develop obsessions with in-game equipment. Will their Honor Mode run survive the notoriously difficult Ketheric fight?
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Episode 8 | Descend Into the Flesh Hole
Youssef replays Dragon Age: Origins in anticipation of The Veilguard, and Chris finds more interesting titles on his frugal gamer quest. Meanwhile, Trent asks about when we have felt the most emotional in video games.On the path, Durge, Drobo, and Nornelius continue their quest to defeat the seemingly immortal Ketheric Thorm. In search of a weakness to exploit, the party discovers the Gauntlet of Shar. Still reeling from their former loss, they refuse to take victory for granted again.
Four gamers of different generations come together to talk a bigly amount about all things gaming. SkepticalMedium (Youssef) calls upon his party Schizoidman (Chris), B-Leethal (Bryan), ElJohnCena (John) to crack wise and engage in some buffoonery for about a hectominute or so. Join us every other Sunday at 8pm EST.
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