Threshold the Hex Podcast

Host: Matt Topics This week on Threshold we’ll talk about us. Talking Points The future of Threshold. Feedback: We’d love to know what you thought of the show. You can e-mail us at: team@thresholdpodcast.com You can contact us on Twitter: — Josh – @jaugustine — Erik – @belsaas — Matt – @OutlandishMatt — Jeff – @EatGamer — Alex – @Hexplain — Threshold Podcast – @ThresholdCast

Host: Matt Topics This week on Threshold we’ll talk about the Ladder FAQ, the Pro Player Tournament, the notes from a small patch, an artist list, and GenCon. Talking Points HexTCG.com: Ladder FAQ. Season 2 Ladder Sleeve voting results. Second year of VIP sleeves. Community Topic: Pro Player tournament discussion regarding notification, winners, and more. Patch Notes for July 19, 2016. Community Topic: Hex Artist List. List of Hex artists that should be in attendance for Gen Con. Card of the Week Feedback: We’d love to know what you thought of the show and what you’d like to see added in future episodes. You can e-mail us at: team@thresholdpodcast.com If you liked the show, we’d love it if you rated us on iTunes — we’ll be reading 5-star reviews on the show in the future: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/threshold/id674328635?mt=2 If you disliked something about the show, you can let us know directly! You can contact us on Twitter: — Josh – @jaugustine — Erik – @belsaas — Matt – @OutlandishMatt — Jeff – @EatGamer — Alex – @Hexplain — Threshold Podcast – @ThresholdCast Card images courtesy of Hex TCG Browser and HexTCG.com.

Host: Matt Topics This week on Threshold we’ll talk about Questmas 2016, Hex Convocation 2016, voting on next ladder season’s sleeves, and a special interview with Ben Stoll from Dylan Northrup. Talking Points Hex Update – Questmas 2016. Hex Convocation 2016. Forum discussion. Season 2 Ladder Sleeves Vote. Ben Stoll interview by Dylan Northrup. Card of the Week Feedback: We’d love to know what you thought of the show and what you’d like to see added in future episodes. You can e-mail us at: team@thresholdpodcast.com If you liked the show, we’d love it if you rated us on iTunes — we’ll be reading 5-star reviews on the show in the future: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/threshold/id674328635?mt=2 If you disliked something about the show, you can let us know directly! You can contact us on Twitter: — Josh – @jaugustine — Erik – @belsaas — Matt – @OutlandishMatt — Jeff – @EatGamer — Alex – @Hexplain — Threshold Podcast – @ThresholdCast Card images courtesy of Hex TCG Browser and HexTCG.com.

Host: Matt Topics On this special episode of Threshold we’ll listen to an interview of Ben Stoll by Dylan Northrup from the Hex Invitational and give our impressions of the topics at hand. Talking Points PvE discussion about design and lore. The influence of designing in the digital space. How cards are evaluated to be watched over. Shattered Destiny was delayed because of a bad mechanic? Crafting system. Feedback: We’d love to know what you thought of the show and what you’d like to see added in future episodes. You can e-mail us at: team@thresholdpodcast.com If you liked the show, we’d love it if you rated us on iTunes — we’ll be reading 5-star reviews on the show in the future: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/threshold/id674328635?mt=2 If you disliked something about the show, you can let us know directly! You can contact us on Twitter: — Josh – @jaugustine — Erik – @belsaas — Matt – @OutlandishMatt — Jeff – @EatGamer — Alex – @Hexplain — Threshold Podcast – @ThresholdCast Card images courtesy of Hex TCG Browser and HexTCG.com.

  Host: Matt Topics This week on Threshold we’ll talk about the ladder that is coming, tournament ticket update, pro player tournament announcement, Spectral Oak explanation, and UI updates. Talking Points HexTCG.com: In-Match UI Update. HexTCG.com: Tournament Tickets Update. HexTCG.com: The Kickstarter Pro Player Tournament is Coming. Community Topic: Pro Player Tournament. HexTCG.com: A Little Too Nuts. Spectal Oak/Acorn article. Card of the Week Feedback: We’d love to know what you thought of the show and what you’d like to see added in future episodes. You can e-mail us at: team@thresholdpodcast.com If you liked the show, we’d love it if you rated us on iTunes — we’ll be reading 5-star reviews on the show in the future: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/threshold/id674328635?mt=2 If you disliked something about the show, you can let us know directly! You can contact us on Twitter: — Josh – @jaugustine — Erik – @belsaas — Matt – @OutlandishMatt — Jeff – @EatGamer — Alex – @Hexplain — Threshold Podcast – @ThresholdCast Card images courtesy of Hex TCG Browser and HexTCG.com.

  Host: Matt Topics This week on Threshold we’ll talk about the Primal Dawn FAQ, tournament restructure, PTR access, the ladder, and some PvE from Josh. Talking Points Primal Dawn FAQ. Cleaning Up the Tournaments: Removal of Scheduled Events, Swiss Draft, and Constructed Gauntlet. Community Discussion. Ladder Info. Some quick math. PTR Announcement. Fiveshards’ Lixil Tournament Series. Cool Resources for PvE: Hex Cards Spreadsheet; AZ1 Loot Tables Spreadsheet; Wiki Rewards. Card of the Week Feedback: We’d love to know what you thought of the show and what you’d like to see added in future episodes. You can e-mail us at: team@thresholdpodcast.com If you liked the show, we’d love it if you rated us on iTunes — we’ll be reading 5-star reviews on the show in the future: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/threshold/id674328635?mt=2 If you disliked something about the show, you can let us know directly! You can contact us on Twitter: — Josh – @jaugustine — Erik – @belsaas — Matt – @OutlandishMatt — Jeff – @EatGamer — Alex – @Hexplain — Threshold Podcast – @ThresholdCast Card images courtesy of Hex TCG Browser and HexTCG.com.

  Host: Matt Topics This week on Threshold we’ll talk about the new community manager and community topics cover sportsmanship, streamers, the aforementioned ladder, and what makes drafting fun. Talking Points Community Manager announced. Community Topic: Purposely stalling. Fair game or no? Community Topic: Sponsored Streamers Join the Fray: Brian Kibler TrumpSC AmazHS Kripparrian Community Topic: Ladder is Coming. Community Topic: Show amount of cards owned in draft. Card of the Week Contest We’ve chosen a winner for our Shattered Destiny poster contest. Thanks to everyone for participating. Feedback: We’d love to know what you thought of the show and what you’d like to see added in future episodes. You can e-mail us at: team@thresholdpodcast.com If you liked the show, we’d love it if you rated us on iTunes — we’ll be reading 5-star reviews on the show in the future: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/threshold/id674328635?mt=2 If you disliked something about the show, you can let us know directly! You can contact us on Twitter: — Josh – @jaugustine — Erik – @belsaas — Matt – @OutlandishMatt — Jeff – @EatGamer — Alex – @Hexplain — Threshold Podcast – @ThresholdCast Card images courtesy of Hex TCG Browser and HexTCG.com.

Host: Matt Topics This week on Threshold we’ll talk about in client Ladder system, Hex Birthday, more streamers, FiveShards Cup series, and a community topic about drafting. Talking Points Friday Update – Ladder is Coming! Friday Update – Happy 3rd Birthday, Hex! Sponsored Streamers Join the Fray: Brian Kibler TrumpSC AmazHS Kripparrian Five Shards: The Shard Cup. Community Topic: Show amount of cards owned while drafting. Card of the Week Contest Leave a comment telling us your favorite Shattered Destiny art. Make sure to include your IGN (In Game Night). Unfortunately, we must restrict the contest to only those living within the 48 contiguous United States. Feedback: We’d love to know what you thought of the show and what you’d like to see added in future episodes. You can e-mail us at: team@thresholdpodcast.com If you liked the show, we’d love it if you rated us on iTunes — we’ll be reading 5-star reviews on the show in the future: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/threshold/id674328635?mt=2 If you disliked something about the show, you can let us know directly! You can contact us on Twitter: — Josh – @jaugustine — Erik – @belsaas — Matt – @OutlandishMatt — Jeff – @EatGamer — Alex – @Hexplain — Threshold Podcast – @ThresholdCast Card images courtesy of Hex TCG Browser and HexTCG.com.

  Host: Matt Topics This week on Threshold we’ll talk about new VIP cards and sleeve, convention announcements, new posters, and lots of community topics. Talking Points Friday Update – New VIP cards and sleeve. Friday Update – Convention appearance announcement. HexTCG.com article – History of a Hex Card. New Hex posters announced for the convention season. Community Topic: Hex Silver League. Community Topic: Communication Improvement Suggestions. Community Topic: Draft Pack Rewards. Community Topic: Eco Constructed Gauntlet. Community Topic: Spinning Chests. Card of the Week Contest Leave a comment telling us your favorite Shattered Destiny art. Make sure to include your IGN (In Game Night). Unfortunately, we must restrict the contest to only those living within the 48 contiguous United States. Feedback: We’d love to know what you thought of the show and what you’d like to see added in future episodes. You can e-mail us at: team@thresholdpodcast.com If you liked the show, we’d love it if you rated us on iTunes — we’ll be reading 5-star reviews on the show in the future: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/threshold/id674328635?mt=2 If you disliked something about the show, you can let us know directly! You can contact us on Twitter: — Josh – @jaugustine — Erik – @belsaas — Matt – @OutlandishMatt — Jeff – @EatGamer — Alex – @Hexplain — Threshold Podcast – @ThresholdCast Card images courtesy of Hex TCG Browser and HexTCG.com.

Host: Matt Topics This week on Threshold we’ll talk about a Pippit Party, the Chinese beta, a limited ladder system, and a couple of community topics. Talking Points Friday Update – Pippit Party Preview. The Chinese beta has an ELO system and other features. HexMeta.com has an unofficial limited ladder. Community Topic – Please save the F2P player base. Community Topic – We are looking for volunteer testers. Congrats to ErrantSquire for celebrating his 100th Deck Building with Da Squire episode. Card of the Week Contest Leave a comment telling us your favorite Shattered Destiny art. Make sure to include your IGN (In Game Night). Unfortunately, we must restrict the contest to only those living within the 48 contiguous United States. Feedback: We’d love to know what you thought of the show and what you’d like to see added in future episodes. You can e-mail us at: team@thresholdpodcast.com If you liked the show, we’d love it if you rated us on iTunes — we’ll be reading 5-star reviews on the show in the future: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/threshold/id674328635?mt=2 If you disliked something about the show, you can let us know directly! You can contact us on Twitter: — Josh – @jaugustine — Erik – @belsaas — Matt – @OutlandishMatt — Jeff – @EatGamer — Alex – @Hexplain — Threshold Podcast – @ThresholdCast Card images courtesy of Hex TCG Browser and HexTCG.com.

  Host: Matt Topics This week on Threshold we’ll talk about the latest patch on May 4th and the Feast of Abundance. Talking Points Primal Dawn Hotfix Patch May 4th, 2016. Feast of Abundance 2016 is upon us. Card of the Week Feedback: We’d love to know what you thought of the show and what you’d like to see added in future episodes. You can e-mail us at: team@thresholdpodcast.com If you liked the show, we’d love it if you rated us on iTunes — we’ll be reading 5-star reviews on the show in the future: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/threshold/id674328635?mt=2 If you disliked something about the show, you can let us know directly! You can contact us on Twitter: — Josh – @jaugustine — Erik – @belsaas — Matt – @OutlandishMatt — Jeff – @EatGamer — Alex – @Hexplain — Threshold Podcast – @ThresholdCast Card images courtesy of Hex TCG Browser and HexTCG.com.

Host: Matt Topics This week on Threshold we’ll talk about the Primal Dawn release; the addition of a new gauntlet format, Evolving Gauntlet; Feast of Abundance; Hexmeta Leaderboard; Spectral Oak coming soon, and a change to a PvP card. Talking Points Primal Dawn has released and here are the patch notes. With Primal Dawn, we get a new sealed gauntlet format called Evolving Gauntlet. We also got some new sleeves for running 3 Evo Gauntlets. (most likely created by Art Director Tyler James) Feast of Abundance 2016 is upon us. Leaderboard for constructed events posted over on HexMeta.com For King Tier+ Kickstarter backers: Spectral Oak is on it’s way. Also info here. Community Topic: Fury Chant. Hexmeta activity info. Forum discussion about bug. Forum post about compensation for loss to Fury Chant. Known Issues Tracker for bugs. Card of the Week Feedback: We’d love to know what you thought of the show and what you’d like to see added in future episodes. You can e-mail us at: team@thresholdpodcast.com If you liked the show, we’d love it if you rated us on iTunes — we’ll be reading 5-star reviews on the show in the future: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/threshold/id674328635?mt=2 If you disliked something about the show, you can let us know directly! You can contact us on Twitter: — Josh – @jaugustine — Erik – @belsaas — Matt – @OutlandishMatt — Jeff – @EatGamer — Alex – @Hexplain — Threshold Podcast – @ThresholdCast Card images courtesy of Hex TCG Browser and HexTCG.com.

Host: Matt Topics This week on Threshold we’ll talk about the Primal Dawn release, the release on Steam, the new forums, and some interesting community topics such as platinum prices, the ability for new players to convert gold and platinum, and steam reviews. Talking Points Primal Dawn is set to release. Hex hits Steam and can be downloaded here. HexTCG.com article: Legend of the Greenpaw Emancipator. The new HexTCG official forums are here. Community Topic: Plat Prices Off on Steam. (Update: Hex Entertainment/Gameforge responds here and here.) Community Topic: Should there be a way to convert currency easily. Community Topic: State of Steam Reviews. Card of the Week Feedback: We’d love to know what you thought of the show and what you’d like to see added in future episodes. You can e-mail us at: team@thresholdpodcast.com If you liked the show, we’d love it if you rated us on iTunes — we’ll be reading 5-star reviews on the show in the future: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/threshold/id674328635?mt=2 If you disliked something about the show, you can let us know directly! You can contact us on Twitter: — Josh – @jaugustine — Erik – @belsaas — Matt – @OutlandishMatt — Jeff – @EatGamer — Alex – @Hexplain — Threshold Podcast – @ThresholdCast Card images courtesy of Hex TCG Browser and HexTCG.com.

  Host: Matt Topics This week on Threshold we’ll talk about the Primal Dawn release announcement, the forthcoming release of Hex on Steam, and our Design a Dungeon entries. Talking Points Hex Update – Primal Dawn Release Date. Hex comes to Steam. Buccaneer champion uncovered in Deck Drilldown article. We announce the winners of our Hulking Smasher preview contest as well as our Design a Dungeon contest. Card of the Week Feedback: We’d love to know what you thought of the show and what you’d like to see added in future episodes. You can e-mail us at: team@thresholdpodcast.com If you liked the show, we’d love it if you rated us on iTunes — we’ll be reading 5-star reviews on the show in the future: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/threshold/id674328635?mt=2 If you disliked something about the show, you can let us know directly! You can contact us on Twitter: — Josh – @jaugustine — Erik – @belsaas — Matt – @OutlandishMatt — Jeff – @EatGamer — Alex – @Hexplain — Threshold Podcast – @ThresholdCast Card images courtesy of Hex TCG Browser and HexTCG.com.

Host: Matt Topics This week on Threshold we’ll talk about the pre-Primal Dawn patch, Hex is coming to Steam, and a couple of articles on HexTCG. Talking Points Hex is coming to Steam. Store link. Exit the Dream patch notes. Kickstarter promos released in the patch. HexTCG.com article: Dream Equipment Change. HexTCG.com article: Deck Drilldown – Azure Cannon. Card of the Week Feedback: We’d love to know what you thought of the show and what you’d like to see added in future episodes. You can e-mail us at: team@thresholdpodcast.com If you liked the show, we’d love it if you rated us on iTunes — we’ll be reading 5-star reviews on the show in the future: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/threshold/id674328635?mt=2 If you disliked something about the show, you can let us know directly! You can contact us on Twitter: — Josh – @jaugustine — Erik – @belsaas — Matt – @OutlandishMatt — Jeff – @EatGamer — Alex – @Hexplain — Threshold Podcast – @ThresholdCast Card images courtesy of Hex TCG Browser and HexTCG.com.

Host: Matt Topics This week on Threshold we’ll talk about a couple of articles on HexTCG, and a job opening at Hex Entertainment for a Community/Marketing Manager. And don’t forget our Design a Dungeon contest. It ends on April 7th. Talking Points HexTCG.com article: Primordial Knowledge – Learning to Ramp. HexTCG.com article: Style Points – Talisman of Vitae. Hex Entertainment Help Wanted: Community and Marketing Manager. Hex Bug: You can see the spin results of mailed chests. Fan Art: Captain Buffalo in all his glory. Card of the Week Design A Dungeon Contest Enter to win various prizes including packs, cards, Shattered Destiny Limited Edition poster, Shattered Destiny Limited Edition poster sleeve code, Squire Kickstarter tier code, and more! (Click on images to see larger views.) All you need to do is tell us how you would design a dungeon. We want to hear about your theme, mechanics, the fights, and the story. E-mail your submissions to team@thresholdpodcast.com with subject line, “Design A Dungeon Contest”. Please also include your IGN (In Game Name) so that we can reward prizes. Everyone that participates will receive something!!! Contest ends Thursday, April 7th at Noon CDT. Feedback: We’d love to know what you thought of the show and what you’d like to see added in future episodes. You can e-mail us at: team@thresholdpodcast.com If you liked the show, we’d love it if you rated us on iTunes — we’ll be reading 5-star reviews on the show in the future: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/threshold/id674328635?mt=2 If you disliked something about the show, you can let us know directly! You can contact us on Twitter: — Josh – @jaugustine — Erik – @belsaas — Matt – @OutlandishMatt — Jeff – @EatGamer — Alex – @Hexplain — Threshold Podcast – @ThresholdCast Card images courtesy of Hex TCG Browser and HexTCG.com.

  Host: Matt Topics This week on Threshold we’ll talk about a couple of articles on HexTCG, and a community suggestion for everyone out there that may be having trouble playing PvE because of PC performance. Talking Points HexTCG.com article: Recent Developments – Oracle of Oracles. HexTCG.com article: Deck Drilldown – Spiders. Community Topic: Trouble with PvE, try this. Card of the Week Design A Dungeon Contest Enter to win various prizes including packs, cards, Shattered Destiny Limited Edition poster, Shattered Destiny Limited Edition poster sleeve code, Squire Kickstarter tier code, and more! (Click on images to see larger views.) All you need to do is tell us how you would design a dungeon. We want to hear about your theme, mechanics, the fights, and the story. E-mail your submissions to team@thresholdpodcast.com with subject line, “Design A Dungeon Contest”. Please also include your IGN (In Game Name) so that we can reward prizes. Everyone that participates will receive something!!! Feedback: We’d love to know what you thought of the show and what you’d like to see added in future episodes. You can e-mail us at: team@thresholdpodcast.com If you liked the show, we’d love it if you rated us on iTunes — we’ll be reading 5-star reviews on the show in the future: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/threshold/id674328635?mt=2 If you disliked something about the show, you can let us know directly! You can contact us on Twitter: — Josh – @jaugustine — Erik – @belsaas — Matt – @OutlandishMatt — Jeff – @EatGamer — Alex – @Hexplain — Threshold Podcast – @ThresholdCast Card images courtesy of Hex TCG Browser and HexTCG.com.

  Host: Matt Topics This week on Threshold we’ll talk about the bi-weekly Style Points article, 2 Turns Aheads interviews Cory Jones, Chris Woods talks about the AI, a spider makes a sad departure, I can’t comprehend the Hex Invitational final standings, and the community offers up a new line of communication. Talking Points HexTCG.com Article: Style Points – Crash of Beasts. Two Turns Ahead Podcast – Teatime with Cory. Motherboard Article with Chris Woods – This Trading Card Game AI Watches and Learns From You. Community Topic: Phenteo posts, “A Spidery Goodbye from Phenteo”. Community Topic: Hex Invitational Final Standings Explanation. Community Topic: Hex Community Voice and Chat server. Card of the Week Design A Dungeon Contest Enter to win various prizes including packs, cards, Shattered Destiny Limited Edition poster, Shattered Destiny Limited Edition poster sleeve code, Squire Kickstarter tier code, and more! (Click on images to see larger views.) All you need to do is tell us how you would design a dungeon. We want to hear about your theme, mechanics, the fights, and the story. E-mail your submissions to team@thresholdpodcast.com with subject line, “Design A Dungeon Contest”. Please also include your IGN (In Game Name) so that we can reward prizes. Everyone that participates will receive something!!! Feedback: We’d love to know what you thought of the show and what you’d like to see added in future episodes. You can e-mail us at: team@thresholdpodcast.com If you liked the show, we’d love it if you rated us on iTunes — we’ll be reading 5-star reviews on the show in the future: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/threshold/id674328635?mt=2 If you disliked something about the show, you can let us know directly! You can contact us on Twitter: — Josh – @jaugustine — Erik – @belsaas — Matt – @OutlandishMatt — Jeff – @EatGamer — Alex – @Hexplain — Threshold Podcast – @ThresholdCast Card images courtesy of Hex TCG Browser and HexTCG.com.

  Host: Matt Topics This week on Threshold we’ll talk about the Hex Invitational, Set 4 – Primal Dawn including a forum post tracking all the spoilers. We’ll also talk about some community topics: growing concerns about marketing, future cosplay ideas, playing with multiple sleeves for one deck, and a Hex Collection tool has been released to gather a lot of info using the API. Talking Points Hex Entertainment YouTube with Hex Invitational videos. Hex spoils lots of Primal Dawn: here, here, and here! Community Topic: Primal Dawn spoilers collected on the forums. Community Topic: Where is the marketing? Phenteo’s response. Community Topic: What cosplay would you like to see featured? Community Topic: Using multiple sleeves for one deck? Community Tool: Hex Collection using API. Card of the Week Feedback: We’d love to know what you thought of the show and what you’d like to see added in future episodes. You can e-mail us at: team@thresholdpodcast.com If you liked the show, we’d love it if you rated us on iTunes — we’ll be reading 5-star reviews on the show in the future: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/threshold/id674328635?mt=2 If you disliked something about the show, you can let us know directly! You can contact us on Twitter: — Josh – @jaugustine — Erik – @belsaas — Matt – @OutlandishMatt — Jeff – @EatGamer — Alex – @Hexplain — Threshold Podcast – @ThresholdCast Card images courtesy of Hex TCG Browser and HexTCG.com.

Host: Matt Topics This week on Threshold, Josh and Matt recorded at the Hex Invitational and talk about Day 1 impressions, Day 2 impressions, and Set 4 impressions. Feedback: We’d love to know what you thought of the show and what you’d like to see added in future episodes. You can e-mail us at: team@thresholdpodcast.com If you liked the show, we’d love it if you rated us on iTunes — we’ll be reading 5-star reviews on the show in the future: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/threshold/id674328635?mt=2 If you disliked something about the show, you can let us know directly! You can contact us on Twitter: — Josh – @jaugustine — Erik – @belsaas — Matt – @OutlandishMatt — Jeff – @EatGamer — Alex – @Hexplain — Threshold Podcast – @ThresholdCast Card images courtesy of Hex TCG Browser and HexTCG.com.