PolyCast Episode 176: "Tied That Back Together"

Seamlessly chaotic. The one-hundred-and-seventy-seventh episode of PolyCast, "Tied That Back Together", is the first of three to be published in as many weeks for the third July in a row. Featuring regular co-hosts Daniel "DanQ" Quick, "Makahlua" and Philip "TheMeInTeam" Bellew with returning guest co-hosts Jon "CanuckSoldier" Ryder, Adam "Peachrocks" Ferguson and Travis "TravisATWA", first-time guest co-host Brad "Draginol" Wardell completes this panel. With a runtime of 59m59s, the summary of topics is as follows:

- 02m18s | News
The previously rumoured, but unconfirmed, final two civilizations included in the upcoming Brave New World expansion pack for Civilization V are now official, leading to a reflection on the current status of the Civ series in general with a critique of the treatment and standing of multiplayer play (11m45s).
- 20m29s | Miscellaneous
The logic of intellectual and practical Artificial Intelligence (AI), with tactical versus strategic considerations, is explored with a panelist with past and present experience with AI programming; then, dissecting an article on the development of BNW (33m53s), spotlighting Sid "Father of Civilization" Meier (42m31s) and deconstructing the fourth Question & Answer Brave New World development blog entry (51m23s).

- Intro/Outro | Miscellaneous
Recalling a precursor-to-PolyCast production, stereotypically stereotyped references and speculating on future Civilization V development and potential CivVI peculiarities.

Recording live before a listening audience every other Saturday, PolyCast is a bi-weekly audio production in an ongoing effort to give the Civ community an interactive voice on game strategy; listeners are encouraged to follow the show on Twitter, and check out the YouTube channel for caption capability. Sibling show RevCast focuses on Civilization: Revolution, ModCast on Civ modding, SCivCast on Civ social gaming and TurnCast on Civ multiplay.

Who is the fellow who had nothing but negative things to say? Fantastic you got Brad on the show!

rastak said:

Who is the fellow who had nothing but negative things to say?

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The panelist who was most critical on this episode was Adam ("Peachrocks").

Fantastic you got Brad on the show!

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-- I was pleased that our recording, and his, schedules aligned at last.

Hope you enjoyed the show!