Baraslan and Shaddoe were apparently busy and made us wait a bit for this episode (kind of like how we made you wait for this review article), but we all get busy and fortunately, this episode was worth the wait. Once gain the two give us their own take on a number of RP issues as well as game development, including the new flashpoint made available in the recent 1.1 game patch. (Don't worry, No spoilers.)
Also covered in this episode were a few new RP locations to enjoy ("The Shining Star Cantina" and "The Dune Sea"), an RP based player bounty system (which is a really great idea and we encourage everyone to check it out), and finally introduce the prototype of a new segment called 'Beyond the Grind Theater' which takes fan-written stories and turns them into a 'radio theater' type of presentation. Baraslan is looking for stories now, if you're interested in having your fan-fiction be given the 'Beyond the Grind' treatment.
Also, if you'd like to leave them commentary on their episodes, they now have a new domain name of 'beyondthegrind.org', so leave these guys some feedback or ideas if you have time to pop onto their site.
After a holiday break and much-needed Star Wars: The Old Republic play time, our guys from Beyond the Grind are back with a vengeance -- maybe not with a vengeance, but certainly with style and tips for roleplayers making their way through the world of TOR. Baraslan of the Mantell Syndicate and Shaddoe from Massively and Gamebreaker.TV discuss the intimate details of roleplaying in our favorite MMORPG.
Our dynamic duo cover the best and worst in the game so far from the perspective of a roleplayer; also, they tell us about their favorite out-of-the-way roleplay venue. Lastly, Shaddoe says his final good-byes to the MMO that kick-started his love of roleplay: Star Wars Galaxies.
If you're new to roleplay or love to discuss the intricacies of making your roleplay better, then you will not want to miss a single bi-weekly episode of Beyond the Grind.
Episode 21 of Beyond the Grind: "The Pureblood Smuggler Legacy" is now available. (Actually it's been available since last weekend, but it's been a busy news week.) Join Baraslan and Shaddoe, as they once again provide a rolelayer's insight on the latest news from Bioware and The Old Republic. This Episode covers the Consular progression video, the Bioware free soundtrack giveaway and the controversial "Legacy System" as well as a small reveal from the latest round of beta testing. Shaddoe also provides comprehensive lore about the Pureblood Sith for those interested in roleplaying them or simply understanding their role in the Star Wars universe (and why they seem to frequently have an air of arrogance and entitlement).
This episode is sponsored by the BTG9000 Legacy Improbability Transcorder - Don't worry about illogical and genetically impossible family legacies - let the BTG9000 do that for you!
Yay! The non-disclosure agreement has been dropped from Star Wars: The Old Republic, and our friends at Beyond the Grind spill the beans about everything. OK, not everything, but at least when a topic comes up, the hosts are free to voice their opinions completely. We still aren't sure if that's a good or a bad thing. However, our very own Vaanthe joins regular hosts Baraslan and Shaddoe to not only balance out the testosterone with the woman's point of view, but also give her insights from the Fan Site Summit.
If you have not read anything from the Fan Site Summit yet, or if you just can't get enough of talking about roleplayer in The Old Republic, then you absolutely have to check out this week's Beyond the Grind podcast!
As you know, Beyond the Grind podcasts news from Star Wars: The Old Republic as it relates to roleplayers. Even though we represent about 20% of the MMO market, it is hard to find a podcast to help make RP more epic. However, Baraslan and Shaddoe do their darnedest to lift your TOR experience to a new level.
This week, the duo spar off about the grey side choices within TOR storylines, and since Shaddoe is able to speak a bit of his experience in beta, the topics of IC PvP, social points, dancing, and disrobing during conversations make their way to the forefront. Also, we gave permission for Beyond the Grind to answer some of your questions before going to the Fan Site Summit. So click the play button below to learn how learn how to pronounce Bielduwyn -- oh and hear the answers to your questions.
This is not exactly normal, but because of the last Beyond the Grind being so late, we have two episodes in the one week. And it's a good thing we do. As some of you may be aware, one of the regular hosts for this roleplay-centered podcast is a member of the press. Thankfully, Shaddoe was invited to join in the Star Wars: The Old Republic Media Event. With permission from the public relations department at BioWare, he is allowed to talk about his experiences with the first two planets on the Republic side of the Galactic Cold War.
Topics ranged from factions and social hubs to questing and jumping off buildings, but Beyond the Grind is looking for your questions as well. Obviously, they cannot talk about endgame, yet, but anything on the Republic origin worlds and Coruscant is up for grabs. Ask them anything you'd like in the comments below or at their podbean site, and they will do their best to answer them in the next show.
Until then enjoy this meal of magnificent roleplay reveals from Star Wars: The Old Republic.
The regular podcast spotlighting roleplay for Star War: The Old Republic is a little late this time, but in the end it is worth it. Your regular hosts of Beyond the Grind, Baraslan and Shaddoe, dragged two of your senior staff into the podcast. Gracing the airways are Editor-in-Chief Ganden and Forum Administrator Vaanthe.
The roleplay quartet discuss everything from RP-PVP servers to mesmerizing geekbating, whatever that means. But that's not all; this very site is the spotlight of the last half of the conversation. You get to hear the good, the bad, and the awesome about this site and why we think it's important to have a place like this.
Click the little play button below to get the full dish direct from the mouths of the administration.
We know you have been wondering, "Whatever happened to that awesome podcast that used to appear on this site?" Well, it was never really gone, it just wasn't -- how can we say this? -- independent. The important thing is that it's back with a vengeance. There have been some changes in the last seven episodes. Mantell Syndicate's resident scruffy-looking nerf herder Baraslan gained a new co-host: Massively.comStar Wars: The Old Republic columnist Larry "Shaddoe" Everett. (He's a roleplayer -- who knew?)
In the latest installment, Baraslan and Shaddoe are joined by a roleplayer this community should be familiar with. Former Star Wars Galaxies Roleplayer Senator Joron Darkdust discusses the Gamescom, cross-faction communication, and other roleplay related news with our regular podcast crew. Check out the latest episode below and don't miss the past episodes, which are accessible in the podcast widget on the right!
