#208: Retail Classic ft IAmLubes & Shakazulu

Blazzinbob and Melarina are joined by guests IAmLubes and Shakazulu.

In Warcraft Reloaded Podcast episode 208, hosts Blazzinbob and Melarina are joined by guests IAmLubes and Shakazulu. The episode kicks off with a listener voicemail discussing whether the Phase 3 extension in Season of Discovery (SoD) is beneficial for the player base. The panel offers their perspectives on this topic, analyzing the potential impacts on gameplay and community engagement.



Next, the hosts and guests share their recent activities in WoW Classic and Cataclysm Classic, providing insights into their current in-game experiences and progress.



The news segment covers several important updates:



Sunken Temple Loot Updates: The Sunken Temple loot has been updated with buffs to many caster items. The panel discusses the significance of these changes for players focusing on caster classes.



World First Level 85 in Cataclysm Classic: The first player to reach level 85 in Cataclysm Classic, Lmgd1, achieved this milestone in under 3 hours. The panel marvels at this achievement and discusses the strategies involved.



Removal of Craftable PvP Accessories: Blizzard announced the removal of craftable item level 377 PvP accessories in Cataclysm Classic. The group explores the reasons behind this decision and its potential effects on the PvP community.



Blizzard to Remove Craftable iLvl 377 PvP Accessories - Cataclysm Classic



Cataclysm Classic Speedrun Challenge & Arena Tournament: Blizzard has announced a speedrun challenge and an arena tournament for Cataclysm Classic. The hosts and guests discuss the excitement and implications of these competitive events.



Raid Finder in Cataclysm Classic: A debate ensues over whether the Raid Finder feature should return in Cataclysm Classic. The panel weighs the pros and cons, considering how it might affect the game's social dynamics and raid accessibility.



To conclude the episode, the hosts and guests share their initial thoughts on the release of Cataclysm Classic, reflecting on their experiences so far and discussing expectations for the future. This comprehensive discussion provides listeners with valuable insights into the latest developments and community sentiments in WoW Classic.



Timestamps



00:00:00 - Mostly SoD

00:33:20 - Almost all Cata Classic



IAmLubes - https://www.twitch.tv/iamlubes

Episode URL: https://mashthosebuttons.com/?p=58495

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Hosts:

Bob Schissler

twitter.com/Blazzin_Bob

Melissa Schissler

twitter.com/MelOverwatch

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