Last Attempt: A World of Warcraft Guildcast

Last Attempt Guildcast — Ion on Mythic LOCKOUTS + Corrupted Blood 2.0 + 12.1 QoL + WoW News — 022

Welcome to the Last Attempt Guildcast. In this episode, Squirrelthug is joined by co-hosts Shakatan and Templrivanho. We break down Game Director Ion Hazzikostas' wide-ranging PsybearTV interview — the ongoing addon arms race and why "addon-proofing" a mechanic often just means it gets nerfed harder for everyone else, the deliberately "superhuman" early tuning on a tier's last few bosses, the 8-week patch cadence as a target rather than a hard deadline, and where more flexible Mythic raid lockouts might be headed after Sporefall. We also cover the Naigtal and Val World Tier reward buffs landing via hotfix and weekly reset, the Curse of Ula'tek (12.1 PTR) quality-of-life pass with its one-time profession knowledge reset and map coordinates, and the Brackenhide Hollow "super spreader" debuff that turned Moon Guard into Corrupted Blood 2.0 for a few hours. Plus the July Trading Post going blue, the BlizzCon 2026 Blizzard Classic Cup legacy matches, the new "Bitter Truth" short story, player housing decor and exterior news, and the $30 Stoneforged Sentinel shop mount. Topics: • Ion Hazzikostas on addons, raid design, and the 8-week cadence • Naigtal & Val World Tier reward buffs • 12.1 Curse of Ula'tek quality-of-life pass • Moon Guard "Corrupted Blood 2.0" super-spreader ___ If you're looking for a Mythic team going into Midnight Season 1, we're actively recruiting all roles. If you're a consistent raider who wants a focused-but-chill group that's still pushing, reach out. Raid schedule: Tuesday–Thursday, 9:00–11:30 PM Pacific As well as our Co-Host Shakatan on his twitch channel and his soundcloud https://www.twitch.tv/shakatan_360 https://soundcloud.com/diggyspiff Make sure to follow our Co-Host Templrivanho at his twitch stream thehumandistraction.com You can follow me, Squirrelthug on twitch as well. I try and fail to make a habit of streaming our raid nights, schedule above. https://www.twitch.tv/squirrelthug_ Join the guild / apply: Discord + application link: https://discord.gg/7hrBH5G7Hf

Last Attempt Guildcast — 12.1 Curse of Ula'tek First Look + 12.0.7 Live + L'ura Nerfs — 021

Welcome to the Last Attempt Guildcast. In this episode, Squirrelthug is joined by co-host Templrivanho. We dive into Patch 12.0.7 "Midnight" going live with the new Sporefall raid, the Omnium Folio power system, and another round of L'ura nerfs that defuse the Phase 1 wipe factory. Then, we take a massive first look at the upcoming Patch 12.1 "Curse of Ula'tek," which brings the Coiled Isle, the Venomous Abyss raid, Season 2 Mythic+ dungeon rotation, a new Lairs system, sweeping class changes, and major housing updates with Blueprints. We also cover the China-exclusive flying panda mount and the extended CurseForge Addon Trials deadline. Topics: • Patch 12.0.7 Live: Sporefall, Omnium Folio, and L'ura nerfs • China-exclusive Midsummer Flying Panda Mount & Addon Trials • 12.1 Curse of Ula'tek: Coiled Isle & Season 2 M+ Rotation • 12.1 Endgame: Venomous Abyss raid, Lairs, and Loot Overhaul • 12.1 Class Changes, Season 2 Tier Sets, and Housing Updates ___ If you're looking for a Mythic team going into Midnight Season 1, we're actively recruiting all roles. If you're a consistent raider who wants a focused-but-chill group that's still pushing, reach out. Raid schedule: Tuesday–Thursday, 9:00–11:30 PM Pacific Make sure to follow our Co-Host Templrivanho at his twitch stream thehumandistraction.com [thehumandistraction.com] You can follow me, Squirrelthug on twitch as well. I try and fail to make a habit of streaming our raid nights, schedule above. https://www.twitch.tv/squirrelthug_ [https://www.twitch.tv/squirrelthug_] Join the guild / apply: Discord + application link: https://discord.gg/7hrBH5G7Hf [https://discord.gg/7hrBH5G7Hf]

Last Attempt Guildcast — 12.0.7 REVELATIONS + MDI $100K Finals + Xbox RESET + WoW News — 020

Welcome to the Last Attempt Guildcast. In this episode, Squirrelthug is joined by co-host Templrivanho again. We break down the massive Patch 12.0.7 "Revelations" set landing June 16 — the new single-boss Sporefall raid against fungal giant Rotmire (with Mythic Flex and Sporefused gear nine item levels above the normal tracks), the rotating Val and Naigtal Void zones, and the Omnium Folio rune-power system that sticks around for the rest of Midnight, plus the quality-of-life wins like combat no longer wearing down your durability. We cover the MDI Season 1 Finals running live this weekend with $100,000 and four BlizzCon 2026 spots on the line, dig into Microsoft Gaming's public "reset" memo — billions burned, July layoffs looming, and a notably non-committal answer on whether the Activision Blizzard deal is paying off — and round it out with the X Practice addon now simulating Mythic L'ura Phase 4, NVIDIA's WoW stability hotfix, and CurseForge's $8,100 Addon Trials contest. Topics: • 12.0.7 "Revelations": Sporefall raid, Omnium Folio, Val & Naigtal Void zones • MDI Season 1 Finals — $100K and four BlizzCon 2026 spots • Microsoft Gaming "reset" — layoffs and the Activision question • L'ura Phase 4 practice addon, NVIDIA hotfix, CurseForge Addon Trials ___ If you're looking for a Mythic team going into Midnight Season 1, we're actively recruiting all roles. If you're a consistent raider who wants a focused-but-chill group that's still pushing, reach out. Raid schedule: Tuesday–Thursday, 9:00–11:30 PM Pacific Make sure to follow our Co-Host Templrivanho at his twitch stream thehumandistraction.com [thehumandistraction.com] You can follow me, Squirrelthug on twitch as well. I try and fail to make a habit of streaming our raid nights, schedule above. https://www.twitch.tv/squirrelthug_ [https://www.twitch.tv/squirrelthug_] Join the guild / apply: Discord + application link: https://discord.gg/7hrBH5G7Hf [https://discord.gg/7hrBH5G7Hf]

Last Attempt Guildcast — 12.0.7 REVELATIONS + Mythic FLEX + Val & Naigtal + Holinka to RIOT — 019

Welcome to the Last Attempt Guildcast. In this episode, Squirrelthug is joined by co-host Templrivanho, and we are happy to welcome back our returning guest host Vel. We dive into the massive 12.0.7 "Revelations" patch set for June 16 — featuring Mythic Flex Raiding for the first time ever, the new single-boss Sporefall raid against the fungal giant Rotmire (with flexible Mythic groups), the Omnium Folio power system for permanent rune customization, two new Void counter-invasion zones in the icy Val and mana-rich Naigtal, plus Turbulent Timeways returning with a new Vyranoth mount. We also cover Blizzard officially turning the player-run Darkspear Dash (Running of the Trolls) into a Pride-themed microholiday June 27-29 with rainbow rewards, the Xbox 25th Anniversary Games Showcase and June Game Pass announcements, and former WoW Lead Combat Designer Brian Holinka joining Riot Games as a principal designer on their still-untitled Runeterra MMO. We take the chance to cover some of our favorite MMOs and we have some fun speculating on what the new Riot MMO could look like. Topics: • 12.0.7 Revelations patch: Mythic Flex, Sporefall Raid, Omnium Folio, Val & Naigtal zones • Darkspear Dash microholiday (Pride event + new rewards) • Turbulent Timeways returns + Mastery of the Timeways buff correction • Xbox Games Showcase + Game Pass June wave • Brian Holinka joins Riot Games' MMO ___ If you're looking for a Mythic team going into Midnight Season 1, we're actively recruiting all roles. If you're a consistent raider who wants a focused-but-chill group that's still pushing, reach out. Raid schedule: Tuesday–Thursday, 9:00–11:30 PM Pacific Make sure to follow our Co-Host Templrivanho at his twitch stream thehumandistraction.com [thehumandistraction.com] You can follow me, Squirrelthug on twitch as well. I try and fail to make a habit of streaming our raid nights, schedule above. https://www.twitch.tv/squirrelthug_ [https://www.twitch.tv/squirrelthug_] Join the guild / apply: Discord + application link: https://discord.gg/7hrBH5G7Hf [https://discord.gg/7hrBH5G7Hf]

Last Attempt Guildcast — Myth Dawncrest FARMING + Omnium Folio + 12.0.7 Release Candidate — 018

Welcome to the Last Attempt Guildcast. In this episode, Squirrelthug is joined again by guildmate Templrivanho. We dive into the most efficient ways to farm Myth Dawncrests now that the weekly cap is removed, preview the permanent power gains from the upcoming Omnium Folio system, and discuss the 12.0.7 PTR hitting release candidate status for a mid-June launch. We also cover massive QoL wins like reduced repair costs and the Dundun shard multiplier, plus a Lorewalking look at the history of the Loa that might be setting the stage for Vol'jin's return in 12.1. Topics: • Myth Dawncrest farming guide • Omnium Folio system preview • 12.0.7 Release Candidate & Timeways • Alts, Repairs, and Dundun QoL ___ If you're looking for a Mythic team going into Midnight Season 1, we're actively recruiting all roles. If you're a consistent raider who wants a focused-but-chill group that's still pushing, reach out. Raid schedule: Tuesday–Thursday, 9:00–11:30 PM Pacific Make sure to follow our Guest-Host Templrivanho at his twitch stream thehumandistraction.com [thehumandistraction.com] You can follow me, Squirrelthug on twitch as well. I try and fail to make a habit of streaming our raid nights, schedule above. https://www.twitch.tv/squirrelthug_ [https://www.twitch.tv/squirrelthug_⁠] Join the guild / apply: Discord + application link: https://discord.gg/7hrBH5G7Hf [https://discord.gg/7hrBH5G7Hf ]