PolyCast Episode 223: "Something Something Witty"

[DanQ]

Whose line is it anyway? The two-hundred-and-twenty-third episode of PolyCast, "Something Something Witty", features regular co-hosts "Makahlua" and Philip "TheMeInTeam" Bellew with returning guest co-hosts Jason "MegaBearsFan" Grade, Trevor "Talcove" Alcove and first-time guest co-host "SemperFi2382". It carries a runtime of 59m59s.

The summary of topics is as follows:

- 02m17s | Open Mic
Responding to recent feedback for Episode 218 is followed doing the same for Episode 222 (07m06s); then, taking a comment from the show's chat room during its live recording (16m06s).
- 23m45s | Forum Talk
Considering the inclusion of Natural Wonders in Civilization: Beyond Earth, and to faovur or not to favour uniques in the Civ series in general (30m05s).
- 36m35s | Research Lab
The what, where, when, how and why of adding both a Great Bridge and Great Tunnel to Civilization and how the addition of uniques could look in a Civilization VI (43m41s).
- 49m54s | Miscellaneous
Going about naming one's cities in Civ and what traits one could find in a civilization based on your hometown (52m32s).

- Intro/Outro | Miscellaneous
Who's replacing whom, overextending canals and curious claims.

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.

 

[Acken]

Liked it. Guests had a lot to contribute and made a lot of interesting points.

 

[megabearsfan]

I've made a couple updates to my blog post about the Civ VI ability concepts that is referenced in this episode:
http://www.megabearsfan.net/post/2015/02/20/Civ-ability-concepts-for-Civ-VI.aspx

It includes concept ideas for a version of Germany that combines the diplomatic powers of Austria (to compliment Greece) and Sweden (from Civ V), and variations of France with a unique "Patron Saint" Prophet that maybe fulfills TheMiInTeams' demand that I give a "carefully detailed breakdown"

 

[Talcove]

Liked it. Guests had a lot to contribute and made a lot of interesting points.

Yeah, Trevor especially. Everything he said was just a masterpiece of wisdom and insightful thought. I'd love to just talk to him for hours, whoever he is, that genius.

 

[DanQ]

Liked it. Guests had a lot to contribute and made a lot of interesting points.

I've made a couple updates to my blog post about the Civ VI ability concepts that is referenced in this episode... [..] ... that maybe fulfills TheMiInTeam['s] demand that I give a "carefully detailed breakdown"

Maybe Phil meant how the concepts break down full stop?

Yeah, Trevor especially. Everything he said was just a masterpiece of wisdom and insightful thought. I'd love to just talk to him for hours, whoever he is, that genius.

 

[shaglio]

I thought Talcove, SemperFi, and Megapatsfan all did a great job. Sometimes the guest just quietly sits there and doesn't say much unless it's their turn to introduce a new topic. But these guys meshed perfectly with Makky and Phil. They sounded so comfortable, you'd think they had been regular hosts for years.

 

[DanQ]

I thought Talcove, SemperFi, and Megapatsfan all did a great job. Sometimes the guest just quietly sits there and doesn't say much unless it's their turn to introduce a new topic. But these guys meshed perfectly with Makky and Phil. They sounded so comfortable, you'd think they had been regular hosts for years.

I agree that the panel for this episode worked very well together, and your observation above is another testament to that. This was MegaBearsFan's third episode as a guest co-host, Talcove's second and SemperFi's first (reference).

 

[reddishrecue]

I agree that the panel for this episode worked very well together, and your observation above is another testament to that. This was MegaBearsFan's third episode as a guest co-host, Talcove's second and SemperFi's first (reference).

Really? That's great.. good job you guys.

 

[stormtrooper412]

yeah, very good episode. I wish I had more to say, it made my day at work more manageable

 

[Talcove]

I thought Talcove, SemperFi, and Megapatsfan all did a great job. Sometimes the guest just quietly sits there and doesn't say much unless it's their turn to introduce a new topic. But these guys meshed perfectly with Makky and Phil. They sounded so comfortable, you'd think they had been regular hosts for years.

Link to video.

Yaaaay, I mesh with Makky.

 

[Sedwick]

Great job, all, and thanks--I feel so honored that my city names thread was mentioned!

 

[megabearsfan]

I thought Talcove, SemperFi, and Megapatsfan all did a great job. Sometimes the guest just quietly sits there and doesn't say much unless it's their turn to introduce a new topic. But these guys meshed perfectly with Makky and Phil. They sounded so comfortable, you'd think they had been regular hosts for years.

haha, "Megapatsfan".

 

[shaglio]

haha, "Megapatsfan".

Oops, that was a typo!

 

[stormtrooper412]

I noticed that as well, but didn't want to comment on it

 

[megabearsfan]

Oops, that was a typo!

Oh. I had assumed I had been drafted into the ranks of Patriots fans LoL.

 

[DanQ]

Great job, all,

Glad you enjoyed the listen.

and thanks--I feel so honored that my city names thread was mentioned!

You are welcome, and thank you for starting the thread in the first place to discuss.