Episode #035: The Warmind Preview Show

Next week, the new Warmind expansion drops on May 8, and we are so excited about it…that this show is horrendously late. Don’t worry, Guardians. We’re…Continue readingEpisode #035: The Warmind Preview Show

Next week, the new Warmind expansion drops on May 8, and we are so excited about it…that this show is horrendously late.

Don’t worry, Guardians. We’re going to make it up to you.

We are talking about the Warmind Preview and share our hopes for what’s coming next week. And hey, after listening to our anticipation, why not share with us your anticipation at 703.791.1701 or podcast (at) happyhourfromthetower (dot) com.

00:00 — Introduction

Hi, Joy!
Guess what we just saw?
What we share in common with Avengers: Infinity War 
We have missed you guys!
Brandon is NOT digging Pip’s new chair for the studio.
Tee’s leave of absence on Twitch

Apparently, he is missed.
Tee reenacts his meltdown on beating Tomb Raider.
Nick can relate.
Why the break from Twitch? Tee’s got a new gig, but he’s back at night.
Geek Wolfpack Podcast — where you can pick up ADHDD&D before Tee streams it…
Saturday Morning Cartoons, coming to Tee’s Twitch

Showing mad love for the late, great Ted Knight.

7:49 — Episode #035: The Warmind Preview

Yes, the preview is last week, but we’ve been busy.
Maybe we were torturing Brandon.
Better pack your snowboots, Guardian!
Turning to our show historian…

Nick gives us a rundown of who Clovis-Bray is…or was, in our current timeline.
Dr. Ana Bay tried to warn her superiors at Clovis-Bray about the Warmind. It’s in her journal.
You know how to get to Ana’s journal, right?

#WeLoveYouPeterParker
Some more Ana Bray lore.
“Dear, Bungie…”

Brandon’s expectations after seeing the Twitch stream
DAT SHOTTIE and DAT SMG…
Citing Gamespot’s own write-up on the Warmind reveal

Is Warmind sizing up to be a reaction to the community’s ire with Destiny 2?
A sidebar about American Express because this is us.
The preview promises a better direction for the game.

Will hardcore gamers come back to it? Depends on the game du jour…

Remember when Sea of Thieves was the game to play?
Is Fortnite no longer the new shiny?

Nick is still not going into the Crucible.

24:40 — Nutty Bites

25:19 —Episode #035: The Warmind Preview (Part Two)

How many beers are you drinking, Tee?
Welcome to Nick’s jam in Destiny!
Let’s talk about the Escalation Protocol.

This is a Guardian-controlled Public Event. (Like Archon’s Forge…but different.)
Anyone can join the EP Event…but if you have not finished the story, it’s gonna get nasty.
New week, new Boss.
The Valkyrie…Brandon want.
Expectations for the Protocol

There were some sweet looking weapons—old and new—coming our way!

As if the Hard Light wasn’t nasty enough.
The Tractor Cannon — it is TROLLTASTIC!
Suddenly, the Strum/Drang combination matters.
And, DAT SHOTGUN…

What to look forward to with the return of Private Matches. Quality Time with Friends…

More Crucible changes

Rankings in Glory and Valor
A unique weapon for ranking in the Crucible
New maps, good fun

The Competitive Mode

The challenge of Competitive Mode, especially with randos
Tee takes on Trials…and he likes it! A lot!

Enjoying Iron Banner this week?
Tee learns something new.
Maybe we should do another show like this one?
Looking forward to Warmind? What has you excited about this new DLC?

Voicemail/WhatsApp — 703.791.1701
Email — podcast (at) happyhourfromthetower (dot) com
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42:34 — Listener Feedback

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Making plans for future shows so stick with us, Guardians!

44:15 — Wrapping Up

Closing thoughts on Warmind from the Guardians.
Did you know we had a whole show on Gamer Speak, Tee?
Stay frosty.
Special shout outs…

Lulu and other participants of the Bungie Summit
Trust in Bungie. They sound like they are working hard to “fix” everything.
Angela’s GoFundMe and TD0013’s Etsy Store — check them out!
You remember TeeDee, of course…

Where to find us online…

Facebook
Twitter
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YouTube
…and Twitch.

And here’s where to find us on PlayStation Network…

Tee — TheTeeMonster
Orion — Obi-Orion
Brandon — Th3rmalw0lff
Nick — Rev3Dood

Remember to leave us a comment or questions

for the show at 703.791.1701, or here at the blog.

We’ll talk about it!

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Eyes up, Guardian!

Time to give up the Ghost.

Thanks for listening.