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AggroChat #272 – Snowblind

October 13, 2019 by Belghast

Featuring: Belghast, Kodra, Tamrielo and Thalen

Tonight we are down a bunch of folks because it is in fact starting to be that time of the year. We have a bit of a roll over topic largely talking about the potential effects that World of Warcraft Classic has had on other projects. This was spurred by a new game from Raph Koster that got initial funding, and continues through a series of discussions about what MMORPGs have lost from the classic era. We also talk about why none of us are currently playing WoW Classic and the Boycott of Blizzard. Finally we wrap up with some discussion about Supergiant’s game Hades.

Topics Discussed

WoW Classic and its effect on game projects
- Raph Koster’s new game
- Brad McQuaid keeps creating the same game
What is missing from Modern MMOs
- The absence of downtime activities
- Bel’s weirdly small total played number in Destiny 2
Ideas surrounding an MMORPG that spans PC, Mobile and Console all integrated and working together.
Boycott of Blizzard
- The Hong Kong Situation
- Blizz Not Understanding the Boycott
- The hypocrisy of Blizz’s stance
Hades
- Diablo and Rogue Legacy had a Child
- Narrated Patch Notes

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AggroChat #271 – Lunar Lacerations

October 6, 2019 by Belghast

Featuring: Ammo, Ashgar, Belghast, Grace, Kodra, Tamrielo and Thalen

Tonight we start off talking about the Dragalia Lost Anniversary event and how it has been the time to get Five Stars with a daily free 10 Summon. From there Bel gushes about Destiny 2 Shadowkeep and it playing towards his particular game style. He also talks about getting caught up in the race for world’s first on the new raid. From there we talk a little bit about Overwatch before diving into a discussion about Sayonara Wild Hearts. Finally some discussion about the Cities of Sigmar book and the changes to Warhammer it brings.

Topics Discussed:

Dragalia Lost Anniversary Event
- Still playing daily a year later
Destiny 2 Shadowkeep Expansion
- Destiny version of Looking for Raid
Garden of Salvation World First Race
- Come from behind Victory
- Competitive PVE Content
Overwatch Discussion
Sayonara Wild Hearts
- Loading Ready Run Rhythm Cafe
Cities of Sigmar
- Goodbye Elves
- Happy Days for Dwarves

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AggroChat #270 – Anser Answers

September 29, 2019 by Belghast

Featuring: Ammo, Ashgar, Belghast, Kodra, Tamrielo and Thalen

Tonight we talk Untitled Goose Game, Link’s Awakening, some more WoW Classic Discussion and Bel makes a heartfelt plea to get folks to watch a 4 hour long video.

Topics Discussed:

Untitled Goose Game
- Ode to Classic Stealth Gameplay
Link’s Awakening
Random Tells in WoW Classic
- General Discussion of Classic as a Whole
The Complete Story of Destiny by Byf
- Yes really watch this 4 hour long video

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AggroChat #269 – Friction and Friends

September 22, 2019 by Belghast

HONK!!!!! So tonight we have some topics that have bumped around a bit. Namely talking about Accessibility versus Friction in Game Design concepts. This is very much on our minds now as a lot of things we thought we didn’t like, end up being what is providing the cohesion needed to keep moving forward in World of Warcraft classic. This however ends up creating a bunch of problems namely it is a real challenge to stay up to date with your friends so that you can keep doing content together. We talk about some systems that work and Tams disdain for mentoring systems. Finally we dig into Magic the Gathering and talk about Kodras most recent dive into Standard and some of the upcoming mechanics that will be arriving soon with Throne of Eldraine.

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