Biomassed Episodes

We are joined by Darth Carbonite GIO, Heracles Porsche, Jadek Menaheim, and Zaria Min Deir looking at the Crimson Harvest Event, the expected dev meet up and warbarge systems issues on this week’s CPM update. We also analyze EVE Vegas keynotes with topics on Valkyrie, Tranquility updates, and EVE Citadel. EVE mechanics influencing DUST, ideas for better game modes, suit/weapon combinations balance status, and solutions for blue bottle usage end the show before shout-outs. (Summary credit: Aelns Dene)

We are joined by Aiwha Bait, BAMM HAVOC, Darth Carbonite GIO, and Jadek Menaheim looking into EVE’s hot topic of the moment: Skill Point transfers. From foreboding proposals DUST-side to a detailed description and function of the proposal EVE side, we analyse the premises and context of this future Brain Matter market. While waiting for the inevitable loopholes and exploits we get to hear about “long time” beer and cider fun with CCP Newcastle’s devs. The game development environment and various games being played by our guests and hosts end the show among shout outs. (Summary credit: Aelns Dene)

With special guest CCP Rattati, we are joined by Aiwha Bait and Darth Carbonite GIO looking into the nuts and bolts of Hotfix FoxFour. This time around we talk about interesting origins, a painful wait for data, and the balance acts that make up this hotfix. We also address the long standing AV elephant in the room, grading changes to the game, trade restrictions, a promise of progress towards Warlords 1.3, and left-out issues. Halloween plans and shout outs close this show. (Summary credit: Aelns Dene)

Aeon Amadi, Aiwha Bait, Cat Merc, Darth Carbonite GIO, and Heracles Porsche join us analyzing changes to come. A Logi’s ISK struggle, currencies and their links, the motivation to fight on, and innovative games out there are looked at. Looming issues are analyzed ranging from grenade changes, niche gameplay synergist myofibs, range nerfs and a crave for vehicle numbers. We round up this episode with a look at the process of changes in DUST, the warbarge issue, BPOs, balancing modules vs. armor/shield meta and a hope for Caldari assaults before shout outs. (Summary credit: Aelns Dene)

Aiwha Bait, Darth Carbonite GIO, and Jadek Menaheim join us analyzing Hotfix FoxFour. After a Q and A with CPM2 Darth Carbonite, we dive into a thorough look under the hood of Hotfix FoxFour. The power of fists, vehicle mechanics and gameplay, and an idea for logi improvement are discussed before shout outs. (Summary credit: Aelns Dene)

Heracles Porsche, Aiwha Bait and Zaria Min Deir join us extracting relevant information from EVE Online’s CSM minutes. The Amarr Challenge Event is discussed and a viable path to DUST happiness is presented. Having DUST 514 as a backdrop, Eternal Crusade’s development and gameplay are analyzed before shout outs. (Summary credit: Aelns Dene)

Aiwha Bait and Heracles Porsche join us listening to an epic post. After a brief update on upcoming hotfixes and the Warlords 1.3 patch, we look at building a new game, losing to MCC missiles, accessing Acquisition matches, and useless warbarge upgrades. The Amarr Challenge Event, scamming surges, and a strongbox disposal mechanism are analyzed. Other games on our radar close the show before shout outs. (Summary credit: Aelns Dene)

Aiwha Bait, Cat Merc, and Godin Thekiller join us discussing fun fits, over powered stuff, and grocery store encounters. After a brief news update on Destiny: The Taken King, we look at the late lack of CCP communication, early void promises, and old asset artwork that has surfaced lately. Weapons and suit bonuses, the plasma rifle, and vehicle purpose and balance issues close the show before shout outs. (Summary credit: Aelns Dene)

Aiwha Bait, Godin Thekiller, Heracles Porsche, Jadek Menaheim, and Zaria Min Deir join us discussing DUST’s economy. After a brief non-CCP news update we dive into trading items, mechanics and scamming, suit and gear price points, Jadek’s Trello board, emergent gameplay through trading, linking with EVE, and relative strength assessment of gear. The economic state of DUST is evaluated before shout outs. (Summary credit: Aelns Dene)

Aiwha Bait, Cat Merc, and Heracles Porsche join us discussing the CPM2 election’s results and miscommunication of numbers. Under-representation issues from Latino and Japanese communities, starting up work within CPM2, and awareness about CCP’s knowledge of “holes in the boat” are debated. Games we play while DUST matches don’t start are looked at before final shout outs. (Summary credit: Aelns Dene)

Aiwha Bait, Godin Thekiller, and Kain Spero join us discussing DUST 514’s initial promises, reality, and the current context at the end of a cycle. The origin of the community, it’s evolution, and game development models were looked at. Issues with communication among stakeholders in the New Eden environment closed the show before shout outs. (Summary credit: Aelns Dene)

In Biomassed's first Spotlight, Jay and Pokey discuss and review Shadowrun: Dragonfall, an RPG from Harebrained Schemes based on the tabletop roleplaying game. See the blog for more details about our new Spotlight series.

Godin Thekiller, Heracles Porsche, Aiwha Bait, and SirManBoy join us discussing the CPM2 election, difficulties in joining matches, and mass attacks in PC. EVE: Gunjack is analyzed, closing the CCP games side of the show. Several games are looked at, also as examples of transitioning subscription based to free to play/micro-transaction business models. The games Star Citizen and Shadowrun are discussed before the end shout outs. (Summary credit: Aelns Dene)

We are joined by benandjerrys, Cross Atu, Heracles Porsche, Jadek Menaheim, and Kain Spero. After a CPM update, CPM2 candidate Cross Atu is interviewed by Jaysyn. Broadening the discussion to all guests, the CPM2 election, sniper rifles, game modes, and DUST’s lore connection with EVE are reviewed. Interesting general gaming podcasts are presented before the end shout-outs. (Summary credit: Aelns Dene)

We are joined by Darth Carbonite GIO, Kevall Longstride, Imp Smash, Aiwha Bait, Zaria Min Deir, and Cat Merc. After the usual CPM update by Xel, Aiwha Bait starts off interviewing CPM2 candidates Darth Carbonite and Kevall Longstride. Broadening the discussion to all guests, the shifts in the meta, module innovations and their slot interaction with armor/shield meta are reviewed. Range weapon balance, tweaks vs. big changes, and the Development Roadmap: Warlords 1.3 are discussed. CPM2 endorsements are presented before the end shoutouts. (Summary credit: Aelns Dene)

We are joined by Mossellia Delt, Heracles Porsche, Leither Yiltron, MRBH1997, Ripley Riley, Silver Strike44, SirManBoy, and Aiwha Bait. After a brief CPM and the new election process update, Xel and Bait start off interviewing CPM2 candidates Mossellia Delt, Leither Yiltron, MRBH1997, and Ripley Riley. Broadening the discussion to all guests, PC 2.0 and it’s repercussions are reviewed. The assault scrambler rifle and other weapons are also discussed. (Summary credit: Aelns Dene)

We are joined by Silver Strike44, Heracles Porsche, Zaria Min Deir, Leither Yiltron, and Kain Spero. Jaysyn starts off interviewing CPM2 candidates Pokey Dravon and Zaria Min Deir. Broadening the discussion to all guests, Warlords 1.2’s quirks, blunders, and repercussions are reviewed. Other developed topics are the value of equipment (on availability and bandwidth), and uplinks vs. spawn mechanics improvement. To finish off the show, everyone pointed out their highlights from this last patch and Jaysyn does the Marvel / DC news update. (Summary credit: Aelns Dene)

Our hosts are joined by Aiwha Bait, demens grimwulff, dy5t0pia, Kain Spero, Silver Strike44, and xTheSiLLyRaBBiTx. Jaysyn and Aiwha start off interviewing CPM2 candidates Silly Rabbit and Demens Grimwulff. Broadening the discussion to all guests, an extended analysis of CCP’s newly released "Warlords 1.2 Overview and Patch Notes" was made. Additional topics were Domination and loved/hated game modes of the moment, Krin’s Salvage Run Event, and arriving at Dust as a social (team) game. (Summary credit: Aelns Dene)

Pokey Dravon, Soraya Xel, and Jaysyn Larrisen are joined by Aiwha Bait, BAMM HAVOC, Cat Merc, Kain Spero, Leither Yiltron, SirManBoy, and Zaria Min Deir. Jaysyn and Aiwha start off interviewing CPM2 candidates SirManBoy and BAMM HAVOC. Opening up the discussion to all, the team deploy feature and queue sync practices are looked at. Different contract matches vs. player game progression, improving matchmaking, and half-started games are debated. Suit and gear loadout impact to gameplay and CCP business strategy is discussed and, at the very end, a glitch is pitched for feature status. (Summary credit: Aelns Dene)

Pokey Dravon, Soraya Xel, and Jaysyn Larrisen are joined by Silly Rabbit (xTheSiLLyRaBBiTx), SirManBoy, Kain Spero, Dystopia (dy5t0pia), BAMM HAVOC, Aiwha Bait, and Aeon Amadi. Jaysyn and Aiwha take a jab at (i.e. interview) CPM2 candidate Aeon Amadi. Discussion broadens to other guests on the topic of post-level-five content and develops the newly determined “DUST is a tactical shooter” ethos. Ideas about nonverbal comms and its UI, commander roles, and orientation in DUST. (Summary credit: Aelns Dene)