EQ2 Talk

In this episode Dellmon and Osgz judge the newest expansion for Everquest II, Terrors of Thalumbra. While both hosts struggle in the swimsuit portion, they soar in the talent competition as they both discuss some of the high flying points of the new content and zones. Feathers did get a bit ruffled over just how much each wants their hand held while working through the quest lines. Listen in to see who is crowned the victor in this podcast and which dwarf just has to eat crow. Click here to listen to Episode 80

Daybreak has announced that its next content release will be a purchaseable campaign called the Rum Cellar. Dellmon and Osgz are shaken, but not stirred by this news and over a few drinks they chat about how this new delivery model of content may affect the future of Everquest II gameplay. Click here to listen to Episode 79

…are greatly exaggerated. Dellmon and Osgz finally once again sit down to talk about many of the events that have transpired in the world of Everquest II during their near seven month podcasting hiatus. They discuss and debate some of the biggest happenings in Norrath ranging from the introduction of Grandmasters, to launch of the latest expansion, Altar of Malice, to the rewards from live events like Frostfell and Erollisi Day. And even with all that on their agenda, they still manage to find room for some Disney princess talk. Click here to listen to Episode 78

Dellmon and Osgz’s lives are finally returning to  normal after SOE Live 2014.  With Dell’s on the ground experiences and Oz’s perspectives via Twitch, there is much to discuss.  From zombie prom to tournament play to Fippy and a schwag bag, your EQ2 Talk hosts leave no con stone unturned.  As if that wasn’t enough Dellmon wraps up this episode with Tales of Flight 778, Seat 4C. Click here to listen to Episode 77

SOE Live 2014 is just around the corner again. Dellmon and Osgz sit down to discuss some of the things they are looking forward to seeing like information about the upcoming expansions and the EQ2 player panels and some of things that they can now not unsee…in a word, Pool Party Banana Hammocks.  Don’t forget to follow @DellmonEQ2 and @Osgz11 on Twitter as they share their first impressions of all the news coming out of Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas at #SOELive. Click here to listen to Episode 76

They say that diamonds are forever, but what about in Everquest II? Should some elements of gameplay and the rewards only be around for a limited time? From live events to titles to mercenaries there has a host of things that have come and gone (and then come back again). Join Osgz and Dellmon as they cut, clarity, and color the debate as to whether or not limited availability is a good thing in a MMO. Click here to listen to Episode 75

EQ2 Talk is back finally with a new episode after an extended holiday hiatus. While Ali is on break, Dellmon is joined by Osgz from the Unrest server. They reminisce about their days in Everquest Live and talk about some of their personal highs and lows in Everquest II. Find out who knows more about dead “legendary” dragons in a grudge match of Are You Smarter Than a Dellmon. Click here to listen to Episode 74

EQ2 Talk welcomes back Kyle “Kander” Vallee, EQ2 lead designer! Kander helps take the mystery out of some of the itemization changes that happened in game with the Tears of Veeshan expansion. He touches on the team’s goals for changes to healers, best in slot items, new content and some of the mechanics changes. He also gives us a vague hint at what we can expect in the near future. Click here to listen to Episode 73

EQ2 Talk is thrilled to have EverQuest 2 Senior Producer Holly “Windstalker” Longdale back for the third time! Tune in as she lets us sneak a peek at EQ2’s upcoming expansion, Tears of Veeshan. Holly provides a lore primer on the Vesspyr Isles, reveals details about flagging, and talks about the much anticipated Dungeon Finder 2.0. She also offers an inside look at heroic characters, leveling and the new channeler class. Click here to listen to Episode 72

Bobbing for apples, it’s as French Canadian as apple pie! After they give Canadian thanks, Dell and Ali decide whether they think it’s better to blow things up, or look up the answers. Still confused? We’re talking about heroic characters on this podcast. We also make quick work out of our least and most favorite things, and play fast and loose with Are You Smarter Than a Dellmon. Click here to listen to Episode 71

With so much heroic content to explore in Norrath and Dungeon Finder 2.0 on the horizon, EQ2 Talk asks, Is there a thriving heroic group experience in EQ2? Dell and Ali give their take on whether the risk of the heroic challenge is worth the reward when compared to advanced soloing, and why people don’t seem to be grouping like they used to. An airborne Ali Angle closes out the show. Click here to listen to Episode 70

There’s a nip in the air, the leaves are beginning to fall, and you know what that means… It’s time for EQ2 Talk Fantasy Pickums! With an expansion on the horizon, Dell and Ali prognosticate about changes that might take place in the Norrathian world this year. Are they on track or full of griffon guano? You make the call! Also, in a football-themed edition of Are You Smarter, see if Dellmon fumbles at the line of scrimmage. Click here to listen to Episode 69

Look out, Dellmon and Aliscious are back from Las Vegas and lived to tell the tale of SOE Live. Let’s face it, what happens in Vegas already got tweeted and retweeted. So instead, EQ2 Talk chats about red dresses, how Jan looks hot in braces, and why Dellmon is still waiting by the phone for dungeon finder to call. And it’s last call for your scavenger hunt entries! Details at eq2talk.com. Click here to listen to Episode 68

Dell and Ali are packing their bags and heading out to Las Vegas for SOE Live! Get your cameras ready – enter EQ2 Talk’s very first SOE Live scavenger hunt! Snap your way to fame and fortune – download the checklist from http://eq2talk.com. Double down for a special con-themed edition of Are You Smarter than a Dellmon. Click here to listen to Episode 67 Links in this episode: EQ2 Talk SOE Live Scavenger Hunt

Ever feel like you’ve been to the school of hard knocks? In this podcast, Dell and Ali ask, how hard is too hard? They found out the hard way that the duo zones live up to their “challenge mode” tag–it’s quite easy to die hard. And we hope there’s no hard feelings when the Ali Angle faces the biggest challenges in the world of Norrath. Click here to listen to Episode 66

At the ripe old age of nine, at times EQ2 can be hard for players to find information they need to be the best they can be. In this episode, Dell and Ali sit down for a 4 o’clock dinner and talk about some of the growing pains they encounter in Norrath. And take out your dentures to match wits in a super villian filled Are You Smarter Than a Dellmon. Click here to listen to Episode 65

The tide has receded after GU66, and Aliscious and Dellmon fish around in the tackle box for what they find alluring in Cobalt Scar. Some listener mail give Dell and Ali a chance to tell fish stories about roleplay tradeskilling, why dwarves seem fascinated by high elf knees, and features they can’t do without. It’s been a while, but find out if the Ali Angle hooks it. Holy mackerel! Something’s fishy with the recording, but we released it anyway just for the halibut. Click here to listen to Episode 64

On the eve of GU66, Dellmon and Aliscious take a road trip with EQ2’s Lead Designer Kyle “Kander” Vallee. Touching on many of the changes coming with this update, he lets us take a look under the hood at itemization, progression and class balance, as well as the road ahead for the team. He also takes us on a tour down the scenic route for a view of beta and feedback, and gives us his unique perspective on small group content, reward and zone relevancy. Also, find out Kander’s meat of choice: bacon or ham? Click here to listen to Episode 63

Bristlebane is up to his old tricks again, turning EQ2 Talk topsy turvy. In this special episode, Dellmon and Aliscious trade places to celebrate all things silly. Listen to the great prognosticator offer his Dellmon Angle, and play along to find out if you’re Smarter than an Ali. Click here to listen to Episode 62

Two podcasters walk into a bar… Brew Day festivities are in full swing, and EQ2 Talk is not one to pass up the chance to drink. Listen to this giant episode, where Dell and Ali look for answers at the bottom of a bottle. Click here to listen to Episode 61