PolyCast Episode 34 with "Methos"

[DanQ]

The thirty-fourth episode of PolyCast (PC) has arrived entitled "Don't Drink and Civ" (59m59s). Regular co-hosts 'DanQ', 'Locutus' and 'Makahlua' are joined by returning guest 'Methos'.

Topics are:


MODCAST (04m12s)
Is the Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword-introduced Wonder Statue of Zeus overpowered, on Frigates, Privateers and BtS' Ships of the Line, tweaking Banks and Universities and a return to terrain improvemnents a la Civilization II.

SENATE (13m30s)
A CivIV Wonder whirl with going for the Apostolic Palace, adopting a Wonder economy and the five Best and Worst of the bunch post-BtS as per listener request. Then it's onto the use of Musketmen and having a multiple religion spread.

VAULT [NEWS, MODCAST] (33m21s)
Of CivII[/i's development as told by Lead Designer Brian Reynolds, CivIV not requiring great hardware to run and honourable mentions for a previously published Top 10 list of signs of CivIV obsession.

RESEARCH LAB (45m08s)
Three ideas for adding to and modifying corporations introduced by the BtS expansion for CivIV.

MAILBAG (51m04s)
A voicemail describing how diplomacy is broken in CivIV multiplayer and looking back on the show itself for 2007.


Enjoy.

 

[PimpyMicPimp]

Downloading right now.

 

[DanQ]

Downloading right now.

Out of curiosity do you download PC episodes from the PC website directly or via our RSS feed? If the latter, do you use a portable device to do so (e.g. an iPod) or via a web browser?

 

[PimpyMicPimp]

RSS to iPod. I have it downloaded, but still haven't listened to it I will...soon.

 

[KMadCandy]

that was a fun one. methos, does your wife think you sounded like less of a dork this time? i do! well, except when you couldn't remember your username . that was a very special sort of dorky, buster. (ps i can get Denniz to review my games for a little while until you forget that crack, can't i? )

my favorite thing you said was the reason for your vote in the "favorite guest co-host" poll. i love that it worked!

oh and DanQ...

Spoiler :

state property doesn't give you +25% espionage. you're thinking of nationhood, which is in a totally separate category . that's part of the fun, when you put those errors in on purpose so permanoobs can hear them and go "oh hey, i know more than that guy!" way cool, keep that up! *giggle*

 

[jkp1187]

Hey DanQ,

Did you ever think of indicating the release date of the archived podcasts? I was downloading some to listen to at work, but I only wanted the ones released post-BtS, and there's no real way to tell when they were released from the Polycast archive page....

 

[DanQ]

RSS to iPod.

Ah.

I have it downloaded, but still haven't listened to it I will...soon.

I'm going to hold you to that.

that was a fun one.

oh and DanQ...

And no one else on the panel corrected me... why oh why?

Hey DanQ,

Did you ever think of indicating the release date of the archived podcasts? I was downloading some to listen to at work, but I only wanted the ones released post-BtS, and there's no real way to tell when they were released from the Polycast archive page....

True, no "real way" to tell when each episode was released from the PC site itself, as you would need to follow the 'Discuss' or 'Topics' link to determine that. I hadn't thought about someone wanting this reference more than that and no one had suggested it before now. I'll tinker with it in the weeks ahead...

Enjoy the show?

 

[Steiner-Davion]

Out of curiosity do you download PC episodes from the PC website directly or via our RSS feed? If the latter, do you use a portable device to do so (e.g. an iPod) or via a web browser?

Just got mine via iTunes. PC is by far my favorite podcast.

iTunes does have the release date on it.

 

[DanQ]

PC is by far my favorite podcast.

Thanks for letting us know, S-D!

iTunes does have the release date on it.

Ah! That I did not know.

 

[Methos]

methos, does your wife think you sounded like less of a dork this time? i do!

She doesn't even listen to them, though I doubt she thinks I'm any less of one.

well, except when you couldn't remember your username . that was a very special sort of dorky, buster.

That's the problem with cookes (and someone else having my nic). Since it auto signs me in I don't pay attention to my nic. That was pretty funny! Now, if I could only persuade Apolyton to remove the prior Methos and give that nic back to me.

(ps i can get Denniz to review my games for a little while until you forget that crack, can't i? )

Looks like I've found a new "special friend"....

I really like being a guest host, but one of my biggest problems is trying to read and talk at the same time. I think DanQ invited me back for the comedy I provide.

I believe I've already said it over at Poly, but I'm subscribed to the podcasts at iTunes. I don't miss any that way. Plus, I pick up ones I didn't know about, as it'll download the blooper reels too and anything else you release.

Edit: I was wondering if you'd leave the 'forgot my nic' discussion in there. I might be able to persuade my wife to listen to those parts. (expecting to get teased from her )

 

[PimpyMicPimp]

That Methos guy is a tool, someone should sh-*BANNED*

Seriously, though. It was a solid episode, I'm glad Kmad pointed out the State Property thing, that drove me bonkers when I heard it, too

 

[DanQ]

She doesn't even listen to them, though I doubt she thinks I'm any less of one.

That's the problem with cookes (and someone else having my nic). Since it auto signs me in I don't pay attention to my nic. That was pretty funny!

Looks like I've found a new "special friend"....

Hey hey, this is a family friendly thread...

I really like being a guest host,

I think DanQ invited me back for the comedy I provide.

No reason to blush! That you had fun your first time guesting, and contributed to making the experience fun for your fellow co-hosts as well, was one of the primary reasons you were invited back.

... might be able to persuade my wife to listen to those parts.

(expecting to get teased from her )

I remember your saying the first time you guested that you were already used to it, so...

 

[DanQ]

That Methos guy is a tool, someone should sh-*BANNED*

Seriously, though. It was a solid episode,

Thank you kindly.

I'm glad Kmad pointed out the State Property thing, that drove me bonkers when I heard it, too

So you say now...

 

[jkp1187]

Ah.


I'm going to hold you to that.





And no one else on the panel corrected me... why oh why?


True, no "real way" to tell when each episode was released from the PC site itself, as you would need to follow the 'Discuss' or 'Topics' link to determine that. I hadn't thought about someone wanting this reference more than that and no one had suggested it before now. I'll tinker with it in the weeks ahead...

Enjoy the show?

"Yes". It was "great" and I especially "liked" the "discussion" of the wonders and musketmen.

 

[DanQ]

"Yes". It was "great" and I especially "liked" the "discussion" of the wonders and musketmen.

Your ""discussion"" point in particular is noted.