Convert to Raid: The podcast for raiders in the World of Warcraft!
401 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1.1K ratingsConvert to Raid is the podcast for raiders in World of Warcraft! Our panel of avid players will talk about the latest buzz in the game and how it affects the end game.
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#199 - Convert to Raid: Release the OVERWATCH!
October 28, 2015 15:46 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBTovo from Line of Sight Gaming and Sharku join this week’s crew as we make that final push toward Anaheim! With less than two weeks until Blizzcon 2015, Blizzard HQ isn’t dropping a ton of news. But the news we do have is incredible, especially if you like esports. Activision Blizzard (the parent company) is creating a new eSports Division in the company, separate from both Activision and Blizzard Entertainment games. On top of that, they’ve hired top talent in key positions to help grow ...
#198 - Convert to Raid: Patch 6.2.3 Coming Soon™
October 21, 2015 17:02 - 1 hour - 80.4 MBConvert to Raid #198 - Patch 6.2.3 Coming Soon™ Tattva from LoS Gaming and Mick Montgomery join the CtR crew this week for some really great discussions and lots of laughs! Blizzard unveiled patch 6.2.3 last week on the test realms, and it may address some of the players’ concerns. Some of what’s inside patch 6.2.3 are new Timewalking dungeons from Cataclysm, Cross Realm Mythic raiding, the moose mount, and a return of the valor system! On this show, the crew covers the patch piece by pie...
#197 - Convert to Raid: Pepe is Life!
October 14, 2015 18:49 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBThis week, there wasn’t a ton of World of Warcraft news, but there’s still a lot to talk about as we all get closer to Blizzcon 2015. Like Blizzcon 2015! The map and schedule for Blizzcon has been released, and there were a couple of notable things missing, including no live raid event. Is it the recent guild turmoil, no new raid to preview, too many other games, or is it that Blizzard’s focus is more on eSports? The guys discuss whether or not this is a significant move by Blizzard. Pepe ...
#196 - Convert to Raid: Normals NERFED!
October 07, 2015 19:30 - 1 hour - 71.2 MBThis week, Tattva (from LoS Gaming) and Sharku join the crew! The face of raiding may be changing as Blizzard announced nerfs to 6 encounters on Normal mode Hellfire Citadel this last week. In some cases mechanics were tuned down so that casual guilds didn’t have to worry as much about personal responsibility as much, and on other bosses Blizzard removed mechanics altogether. Is this a case of tuning the encounter so that more people can see it, or could this be telling of what’s to come...
#195 - Convert to Raid: BLIZZCON Coming Soon™
September 23, 2015 18:47 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBThis week, Mick Montgomery (StormCast, The Starting Zone) and Tovo (2 Minute Tips) are back on the CtR crew! We have more information about the split between the raiders of Method and the new guild Serenity from a Manaflask interview this week. While there are no reports of personal drama, team focus and leadership have been discussed by both sides. The guys will give you the details inside! Blizzcon is only 6 weeks away! It’s time to check out what we’ll be getting with our Blizzcon tick...
#194 - Convert to Raid: Method Shake Up!
September 16, 2015 18:49 - 1 hour - 78.1 MBThis week, returning friends Gizmozord (Lords of the Storm Podcast) and Sharku join the CtR crew! Top World of Warcraft raiding guild Method saw some roster changes this week as players left to form a new guild, Serenity. Midwinter also lost a couple of their top players to the new guild as well, including their main tank (and friend of the show) Slootbag. What does this mean for the top raiding scene for Legion, and do these moves say anything about the raiding in Warlords of Draenor or Wo...
#193 - Convert to Raid: The Latest on Legion!
September 09, 2015 19:21 - 1 hour - 71.5 MBThis week, Sal from The Converted Podcast joins the crew to talk about the latest happenings in WoW and more! While we were away, patch 6.2.2 took flight on September 1st as promised, and with only 2 hours of downtime on U.S. servers. Not only is the the flight patch for Draenor, but also introduces Mercenary Mode in PvP, has some Timewalking loot changes, class changes, as well as a slight buff to all the horde racial traits. Blizzard’s Senior Game Designer Jonathan LeCraft appeared at Dr...
#192 - Convert to Raid: Patch 6.2.2 Coming Soon™
August 26, 2015 18:19 - 1 hour - 71 MBThis week, the guys welcome friend, recent Heroes of the Storm tournament winner, and former raid team member Sharku to the show! Patch 6.2.2 is currently on the PTR and was announced to be heading to the live servers on September 1! Not only will be an update to include PvP mercenary mode and flying, but a moose mount (finally!), changes to Horde racial, Timewalking dungeon loot changes, and the addition of Legendary Ring catch-up quests. There are a few significant class changes also sla...
#191 - Convert to Raid: Bring Your Own Doomhammer
August 19, 2015 17:50 - 1 hour - 79.6 MBThis week, the guys are joined by Jules Scott from Tauren Think Tank! World of Warcraft PvP developer Brian Holinka made an appearance during the NA Arena Qualifier for Blizzcon to talk about the upcoming changes for PvP in WoW’s next expansion. One of the big reveals was that player stats will be based on the character’s specialization firstly, not their gear. That in conjunction with other changes should allow Blizzard more power to tune PvP than ever before without affecting PvE. The fl...
#190 - Convert to Raid: LEGION
August 12, 2015 16:02 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBThis week, Rho from Realm Maintenance joins the crew as they go into detail about the announcements on the next expansion for World of Warcraft! Blizzard was the talk of Gamescom this last week as they unveiled the next expansion — LEGION. Illidan returns, new zones and new raids will be created, and a new class — Demon Hunter — will land on Azeroth in 7.0. The players will guide you through some of what we know about LEGION, including Artifact weapons, class changes, some lore, BIG PvP ...
#189 - Convert to Raid: Good Timing, Blizz!
August 05, 2015 15:25 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBThis week, Blizzard announced a subscription loss of 1.5 million for Q2 this year. Hopefully this week’s expansion announcement at Gamescom will help keep the balance! Mick Montgomery (host of The Starting Zone, StormCast and more) joins the CtR crew as they tackle the recent sub loss and possible reasons behind it. Even though WoW remains the top MMORPG, there seems to be a lot of criticism over Warlords of Draenor. Do the numbers reflect a failure by Blizzard to hold a particular audience...
#188 - Convert to Raid: Method WINS!
July 27, 2015 16:31 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBThis week, member of Convert to Mythic raid team and Hereos of the Storm podcaster Gizmozord (Lords of the Storm) joins the CtR crew! Method crosses the finish line first in Race to World First: HFC edition. The guys take a look at the standings overall, the number of wipes some of these teams went through, and the nerd screams after downing mythic Archimond. Patch 6.2.1 is now up on the test realms, and flying isn’t the only BIG thing in development. Mercenary Mode is in development too,...
#187 - Convert to Raid: The Last Raid of Warlords?
July 13, 2015 17:18 - 1 hour - 78.9 MBThis week, CtR welcomes the guys from Line of Sight Gaming, Tattva and Tovo! In a recent interview, Cory Stockton (Lead Game Designer) announced that there were no more raids planned for Warlords of Draenor. If that’s the case, how long will we have to wait for the next expansion, and is there enough content in 6.2 to bridge the gap between Hellfire Citadel and the next expansion? What can Blizzard do to avoid another long lull between now and the next new content? Guilds are racing to wor...
#186 - Convert to Raid: 4 Year Anniversary Special!
June 29, 2015 19:27 - 1 hour - 91.7 MBYes patch 6.2 dropped this week, but it’s time to celebrate 4 years of CtR (and Koltrane’s last show)! You’ll laugh, you’ll cry and you’ll groan at all of the bad jokes the guys have in store for you. And they’ll play back a TON of incredible audio bits created since the show began. Visit Koltrane “In his robe,” Head to Blizzcon in a panda suit, join the guys as they make fun of raid bosses before they down them in epic fashion, sing along with Pat Krane, and finish it off with a very spe...
#185 - Convert to Raid: Patch 6.2 Lands on Azeroth!
June 22, 2015 17:47 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBThe crew returns for another CtR this week, and this time they bring along world class raider, Treckie! Blizzard didn’t give much warning on the actual date, but patch 6.2 is set to launch Tuesday (June 23)! It’s time to get your characters ready for all of the great new content — the Hellfire Citadel raid, Tanaan Jungle, flying (to be released in a future patch), and much more. But what are some of the things you can do to make sure you’re on top of your game? Another large part of this r...
#184 - Convert to Raid: Flight Flip Flop!
June 15, 2015 18:40 - 1 hour - 74.2 MBThis week the CtR crew is back to talk all about the busy week in WoW! Blizzard posted a few announcements and other articles this week, the first being that Warlords Season 1 will be ending soon. This means patch 6.2 is around the corner, and we may even be able to make a good guess as to the exact date! The rage/debate for flying in Draenor has come to a definitive position from Blizzard. Players WILL be able to fly in Draenor after one character earns the achievement of Draenor Pathfind...
#183 - Convert to Raid: The Hall of Fame Game!
June 08, 2015 18:30 - 1 hour - 76.7 MBThis week, the guys are back for all the latest WoW news… and beyond! Players got a preview of Hellfire Citadel in the form of a new post on the World of Warcraft website. Inside, it gives a broad overview of the characters and encounters raiders will face along with some very green pictures. Designers also gave some of their notes and insights on how they approached the encounters from a design perspective, which is a very cool twist! MMO-Champion released the latest raiding statistics fo...
#182 - Convert to Raid: No Flying... Ever Again???
June 01, 2015 16:38 - 1 hour - 80.7 MBThis week, the gang is back for another romping ride through the latest news and opinion in World of Warcraft! Blizzard’s Lead Game Designer Ion Hazzikostas is making headlines again, this time in a recent Polygon article. Hazzokostas announced that Draenor will not see flight at all, and this direction includes future expansions. Does flying matter if the developers can create meaningful flight points? When does staying on the ground mount become more of a hassle? And what about all the ne...
#181 - Convert to Raid: Is "Casual Hardcore" Still Possible in Warlords?
May 18, 2015 19:04 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBThe CtR crew is back for some great discussions, so get ready! Since our last show, Blizzard announced a 2.9 million subscriber loss in Q1 as a part of their quarterly investor update. What does this very large drop in players mean, and is there any way to curb the dramatic shifts? This last week, Blizzard blasted more players out of the game in a giant ban wave that has reportedly kicked over 100,000 players for botting. The guys take a look at some of the specifics that could be behind B...
#180 - Convert to Raid: Inside Raiding with Sloot Midwinter!
May 04, 2015 16:24 - 1 hour - 78.8 MBThis week, the guys bring in a very special guest — Sloot, main tank and raid leader for Midwinter, the US 1st, World 3rd guild! First, how has the Blackrock Foundry raid instance compared with other tiers for Midwinter, and how did they manage to pull so far ahead of everyone else this time? Can they do it again for Hellfire Citadel, and do they have any new plans for patch 6.2? The guys also go in depth into the encounters for the next raid now being tested on the PTR. What has been seen...
#179 - Convert to Raid: Don't Step In the Soup!
April 27, 2015 19:29 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBThis week, the CtR crew sets their sights on patch 6.2, as more raid bosses get tested on the PTR! Four of the new bosses for Hellfire Citadel were put up for testing, including Kilrogg and Gorefiend, which have some unusual mechanics. And while the mechanics are interesting, there may be something more interesting happening in the background! The Warcraft movie release was moved back to June 2016. Does this mean that the film is able to contend with other summer blockbusters, and what are...
#178 - Convert to Raid: Patch 6.2 Hits the PTR!
April 20, 2015 18:10 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBThis week Blizzard put patch 6.2 on the test realms, and if you’ve been looking for more content, here it is! The Tanaan Jungle will open, and includes a brand new raid tier with Hellfire Citadel. Archimonde will be the last boss of the instance, which brings up a couple of different questions. Will this tier bring in a storyline involving the Burning Legion? Will we see Sargeras? And on the other hand, what does this mean for the real world timeline of Warlords of Draenor? Opening the Tan...
#177 - Convert to Raid: Blizzcon Madness!
April 13, 2015 18:03 - 1 hour - 68 MBThis week, the CtR crew is joined by streamer and mythic raider Brutall! The WoW Token hit North American realms, and after just a few days the market price is down considerably from the original 30,000 gold price set by Blizzard. Were players surprised by the movement, and is the WoW Token a “win” for all parties involved? Blizzcon general admission tickets go on sale this week. Are you prepared? The guys break down the information and get you ready to hit your F5 buttons! Also, a group ...
#176 - Convert to Raid: WoW Token Coming Soon™
March 30, 2015 17:39 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBThis week, the CtR crew has the latest on what’s happening in WoW — so buckle up! Blackrock Foundry Raid Finder Wing 4 was released this week, and experiences were varied. While some groups struggled, others breezed through in minutes to make this one of the shorter raid content releases in Warlords of Draenor. What makes for some of the differences, and what can you do to help make this a smooth fight for everyone? The WoW Token is coming soon™ according to Blizzard, and with the latest p...
#175 - Convert to Raid: You Down with PvP?
March 23, 2015 18:06 - 1 hour - 76.3 MBThis week’s show leads to some very fun and controversial conversations… be prepared! Brian Holinka, Senior PvP Designer, took to Twitter this week asking: "Do you play WoW and Heroes of the Storm but you don't PvP in WoW? I'd love to hear why.” the CtR crew responds with an in-depth conversation trying to figure out what improvements WoW would have to make to capture the MOBA crowd and make PvP less of a daunting experience for players new to this aspect of WoW. Also, thanks to a listener...
#174 - Convert to Raid: Blizzcon Announced with Affinity!
March 16, 2015 16:29 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBThe CtR crew welcomes special guest Affinity from Midwinter (World 3rd, US 1st in Blackrock Foundry) to the show! The big news this week was all about Blizzcon, as Blizzard announced that the behemoth event will be held November 6th and 7th in Anaheim, California. With that announcement, players from around the world have already secured their stays, selling out surrounding hotels in hours! Where will you be staying that weekend? With Affinity on the show, we couldn’t help but talk all abo...
#173 - Convert to Raid: Dungeon and Raid Q&A!
March 02, 2015 16:45 - 1 hour - 78.2 MBThis week, the CtR crew dig in to patch 6.1 and cover Blizzard’s recent Q&A on Twitch! Patch 6.1 dropped on Tuesday, and now we ask whether or not everything has lived up to the hype. Have items like the SELFIE camera and garrison jukebox been good things overall, or are these just small quality of life improvements? Lead Game Designer Ion Hazzikostas and Community Manager Josh Allen (a.k.a. Lore) took to Twitch this week to talk about dungeons and raids in World of Warcraft. A lot of grou...
#172 - Convert to Raid: The Race is OVER!
February 23, 2015 19:31 - 1 hour - 68.5 MBThe race to world first in Blackjack Foundry is over, and Method has won! The CtR crew gives you all of the details inside, including overall standings, background on how teams prepare for the race and more. There’s a rumble in the community, one that states that there’s a lack of content in Warlords of Draenor. The guys begin the conversation with some of the pitfalls and successes of Warlords, but are the problems really much different than previous expansions? Are there any possible solu...
#171 - Convert to Raid: The Race to Blackhand!
February 16, 2015 17:18 - 1 hour - 72 MBMythic Blackrock Foundry kicks off this week, as does the race to world first! While there are returning favorites like Method, Paragon, and Midwinter, some teams have changed their rosters and upped their game to claim their spots amongst raiding royalty. The CtR crew lets you in on who are the surprises, and whether or not this raid tier will be finished by the end of this week’s lockout. The CtR War Room opens its doors for the first time this expansion to take a closer look at Blackrock...
#170 - Convert to Raid: Blackrock Foundry Opens!
February 09, 2015 16:45 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBThis week, raid teams raced to Gorgrond as the Blackrock Foundry raid instance kicked off in normal and heroic modes. Initial impressions are good from player reports, and the encounters have some good variety to keep all kinds of different players challenged. Especially the trash! Ion Hazzikostas, Lead Game Designer on World of Warcraft, wrote a post that clarified the intentions behind the encounter difficulties and what players should expect as they clear bosses. The guys go over the det...
#169 - Convert to Raid: Raiding... Your Garrison???
January 26, 2015 19:21 - 1 hour - 74.5 MBThis week, CtR welcomes Treckie back to talk about everything raiding and WoW! Blizzard posted a preview of all 10 bosses in the upcoming Blackrock Foundry raid (starting Feb. 3), and the guys talk about some of the encounters and what you can expect in this first tier of raiding. Treckie gives us his experience with some of the encounters and gives his tips on what your team may want to try first! There’s even more information coming out about Patch 6.1 now on the test realms (PTR). Along...
#168 - Convert to Raid: Blackrock Foundry Coming Soon™
January 19, 2015 17:39 - 1 hour - 83.8 MBThis week, the CtR crew found out that Blackrock Foundry (the next raid instance) will be coming February 3, sooner than many players anticipated! While some are undoubtedly relieved to be moving on, is there concern that the beginning of this expansion is moving just as quickly as Mists of Pandaria? Or was Highmaul really supposed to be more of an introductory raid that would lead into the “real raiding” of Blackrock? There’s more information data mined from Patch 6.1 from the test servers...
#167 - Convert to Raid: Patch 6.1 Hits the PTR!
January 12, 2015 17:59 - 1 hour - 80.7 MBThe guys are back with a brand new show in the brand new year! Over the break, the last boss of the Highmaul raid was released in the Looking for Raid difficulty. Did LFR live up to the promise of Blizzcon 2013 as being “tourist mode,” or were there unexpected results? The CtR crew weighs in, and Dairies response may surprise you! Patch 6.1 hits the test realms, and the data mining has already gone deep! The guys will give you some of the big highlights, which include a Legendary garrison ...
#166 - Convert to Raid: Is WoW Going Pay to Win?
December 22, 2014 20:39 - 1 hour - 72.6 MBThe CtR crew is back for one last hilarious, informative show before 2015! The race to world first may be over, but not all of the top 20 have crossed the finish line. The guys check in on the standings, and tell you how Blizzard may have screwed it all up for the competition in Highmaul. Looking for Raid Wing 2 opened this week, named Arcane Sanctum, and features Tectus, Twin Ogron and Ko’ragh. LFR heroes are finding out that mechanics matter, and players are dying! So is this still “tour...
#165 - Convert to Raid: The Race to World First!
December 15, 2014 16:00 - 1 hour - 80.2 MBThis week, Derevka joins Pat Krane and Koltrane to talk about all things World of Warcraft! Mythic Highmaul released on Tuesday, and that means we got to see our favorite bleeding-edge teams take on the most difficult versions of the new raid encounters. And this year’s competition has been exciting, with a real worldwide race to world first. The guys have the play by play and tell you why this is so interesting. Wing 1 of Looking for Raid difficulty also released this week, and the crew h...
#164 - Convert to Raid: Interview with Ion Hazzikostas and Kris Zierhut!
December 08, 2014 19:23 - 1 hour - 71.5 MBThe CtR crew talks WoW with Blizzard’s Lead Game Developer Ion (Watcher) Hazzikostas, and Lead Class Designer Kris Zierhut. Inside, the guys talk garrisons, classes, flying in Draenor, stats, and of course… RAIDING! LFR and mythic raiding starts this week, and according to Hazzikostas, the team feels confident with the tuning of all the different difficulty levels. Both developers go further into tuning and what you can expect at different gear levels for your play style. Expect another ro...
#163 - Convert to Raid: Highmaul Raid Opens!
December 01, 2014 18:47 - 1 hour - 83.9 MBIt’s been well over a year since our last new raid in WoW, and the CtR crew cannot wait until the Highmaul raid opens on Tuesday (Dec. 2)! So the guys have a special introduction to all of the new bosses and what you might be able to expect when you meet them for the first time. Patch 6.0.3 landed this week, and there were a number of fixes and changes in Blizzard’s first attempt for better class balance this expansion. The gang will go over some of the bigger spell changes and talk about h...
#162 - Convert to Raid: Classic WoW is Back!
November 24, 2014 20:22 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBThe CtR crew is back for another look at the latest news for raiders in World of Warcraft! Over the last week, the issues of the initial Warlords of Draenor launch have been addressed by Blizzard. Not only did J Allen Brack (Executive Producer and Vice President of Blizzard Entertainment) issue an apology, he topped it with five free days for the players that lived through it. Not only that, but in a press release Blizzard announced that World of Warcraft is back over 10 million subscribers...
#161 - Convert to Raid: Warlords Breaks WoW!
November 17, 2014 17:54 - 1 hour - 85.2 MBWarlords of Draenor released this week and players flooded through the dark portal into the new expansion. And, yes, there have been problems, including really long queues, DDOS attacks, downed servers and maintenance. But let’s talk about the content! The CtR crew will take you through their leveling experiences, giving you their take on quests, zones, bonus objectives, and surprises. Could this be the best expansion for leveling of all time? Plus, they talk about how players can gear up q...
#160 - Convert to Raid: Soundtrack to BLIZZCON
November 04, 2014 16:47 - 23 minutes - 22.4 MBAs you prepare for Blizzcon 2014, we've got you covered with some of our best music and bits from Blizzcons past. Enjoy!
Convert to Raid: BLIZZCON 2014 INFO UPDATE!
October 25, 2014 16:13 - 3 minutes - 4.05 MBNo, this isn't a full show, but there's a bunch of information we wanted to make sure that you had before heading to Blizzcon 2014! T Shirts will be available through Sunday the 25th at http://converttoraid.com so we can ship it out to you before the show. SMASH Bash! (Convert to Raid, The Converted, Tauren Think Tank, The Starting Zone, My Epic Heals and more!) Friday, Nov. 7th 7-11pm Hilton Ballroom
#159 - Convert to Raid: 6.0 Lands on Azeroth!
October 20, 2014 17:23 - 1 hour - 77.2 MBThis week, Treckie from the top raiding guild in the world, Method, joins Dairies and Pat Krane to talk about all of the new changes to Azeroth with the arrival of patch 6.0.2! Inside, the guys talk about some of the more interesting changes this week, including class balance (and Blizzard hotfixes), bugs in game, the leveling experience, and more. Siege of Orgrimmar has seen a huge nerf for Mythic difficulties, with record boss kills… so maybe now is the time for your team to hit this new ...
#158 - Convert to Raid: Ion Hazzikostas and Brian Holinka Interview!
October 13, 2014 15:29 - 1 hour - 88.7 MBThis week, Pat Krane, Koltrane and Dairies welcome lead game designer Ion Hazzikostas and senior game designer Brian Holinka to the show! Inside, they’ll discuss the upcoming changes for support classes, Ashran and PvP, raid encounters, class balance, and more. This week Blizzard announced the raiding panel for Blizzcon. Ion Hazzikostas gives us the inside scoop on which teams will be playing in this exhibition and what encounters they’ll be facing. Also, the guys chat about garrisons and ...
#157 - Convert to Raid: 6.0-TOBER!
October 06, 2014 18:17 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBWith about a month until Blizzcon and the next expansion for World of Warcraft, the CtR crew gets you ready for the 6.0 pre patch and beyond! Blizzard announced the close of many different seasons in the next couple of weeks — Arena and Rated Battleground Season 15, Brawler’s Guild and Challenge Modes Season One — which means a lot of new beginnings are right around the corner. The Warlords of Draenor patch 6.0.2 is also downloading in the background, so clear some room out of your PC, as y...
#156 - Convert to Raid: Healing in WoD!
September 22, 2014 16:19 - 1 hour - 80.3 MBThis week, the guys at Convert to Raid learned that players will be losing out on some key items in patch 6.0.2 (coming soon™). For example, with the pre-patch, players will no longer be able to start the legendary cloak quest. And come the expansion in November, the cloak quest will be taken out completely. What does this mean for raiders, especially those switching their mains for Warlords of Draenor? Also, Justice Point Heirloom vendors will be taken out of the game for a bit as the brai...
#155 - Convert to Raid: 6.0 on the PTR!
September 15, 2014 15:31 - 1 hour - 84.5 MBThis week, pre-expansion patch 6.0.2 lands on the PTR! The guys take a look at all the PTR has to offer versus the beta. Not only will there be Mythic raiding of Siege of Orgrimmar, but there are a number of quality of life improvements, class changes, and more. The bonus roll will still be a thing in Warlords of Draenor, and our friends over at Icy Veins put together a guide on how to get them. Four ways to get your three weekly rolls are through quests from Ashran (don’t worry, only one i...
#153 - Convert to Raid: The Tank Squish!
September 08, 2014 20:52 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBThis week, Derevka joins Pat Krane and Koltrane for a very fun show with news direct from the Warlords of Draenor beta! Tanks have been very strong in the beta so far, and according to Chadd “Celestalon” Nervigg’s recent post, too strong. To avoid “power creep,” tanks will be getting many of their abilities reduced in effectiveness, essentially making them more squishy. Of course this will be done for all tanks, and creature damage will be reduced to offset the issues. What does this mean f...
#153 - Convert to Raid: Beta LFR is... LFR
August 25, 2014 17:29 - 1 hour - 78.2 MBThis week, the beta continues to get a workout, and the CtR crew is tracking the action for you! LFR for Warlords got a first look on the test servers, and it was… LFR. Not quite what the developers promised at Blizzcon with “Tourist Mode," but they also mentioned that in this first pass it was probably overtuned. If the LFR doesn’t change significantly, however, how will that translate into how these different difficulties are used by WoW players? Mythic raiding also got a workout on beta...
#152 - Convert to Raid: Rehash and Eggs!
August 18, 2014 20:20 - 1 hour - 82.8 MBThe CtR crew is back, and this week we debate the latest big news from Blizzard! At a “mini-Blizzcon" event in Los Angeles, Mike Morheim, Ion Hazzikostas, Brian Holinka and Chris Metzen took the stage in a huge lifestream event to announce the upcoming release of Warlords of Draenor. Not only did they show the new cinematic, but also gave more details on what’s to come for the next expansion, along with a release date of November 13, 2014! There is a lot of varying opinion on all of the inf...
#151 - Convert to Raid: WoD Dungeon Previews!
August 04, 2014 18:19 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBThis week, Blizzard announced something that surprised no one: the Alliance bike from Azeroth Choppers will be available in game as well as the one from the Horde! But the Alliance bike will be available for purchase from a vendor, and no specific price tag was mentioned. While at Blizzcon, developers said that not all races would be reworked by the time Warlords was released, but they will manage to rework every race except for Blood Elves. With all of the artwork that is new and improved ...