Brutally Honest: A WoW Podcast

12.0.5 Is ROUGH | Brutally Honest: A WoW Podcast S2E5

Midnight was in a pretty solid spot..........until 12.0.5 showed up. :| 💬 Join the conversation ► Discord: https://discord.gg/4nPPXDr7YQ ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/brutallstatic ► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/brutallstatic ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrutallStatic ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrutallStatic Welcome back to Brutally Honest: A WoW Podcast - a weekly World of Warcraft roundtable hosted by me, BrutallStatic. Each episode brings together top players, creators, and theorycrafters to break down class design, game direction, encounter philosophy, and the future of WoW. Season 2 – Episode 5 This week, Lance and NzSkyy from  @TheComebackKids  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC_ODNEPbkVolMCWSjchNdfA] break down how Midnight feels now that 12.0.5 is live - bugs and all. This Week's Guests: The Comeback Kids ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecomebackkidstv ► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecomebackkidstv ► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thecomebackkidsofficial ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/ComebackKidsTV ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UC_ODNEPbkVolMCWSjchNdfA Timestamps, Chapters, and Key Moments 0:00 Intro 5:32 How's Midnight been treating you? 11:52 12.0.5 needs to be talked about 33:31 Class balance 41:57 Let's talk raiding 1:01:20 Ugh, Sylvanas is back... 1:09:50 How's Mythic Plus feeling? 1:33:07 Having something to chase 1:40:33 Outro If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a comment and share your thoughts. And, of course, hit like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you’re ready for the next episode. See ya soon, gamers.

Raids, M+, and RWF - What Midnight Looks Like at the Top | Brutally Honest: A WoW Podcast S2E4

Midnight's high-end scene is pretty stinkin' fun. How's it feeling for you, though? 💬 Join the conversation ► Discord: https://discord.gg/4nPPXDr7YQ ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/brutallstatic ► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/brutallstatic ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrutallStatic ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrutallStatic Welcome back to Brutally Honest: A WoW Podcast - a weekly World of Warcraft roundtable hosted by me, BrutallStatic. Each episode brings together top players, creators, and theorycrafters to break down class design, game direction, encounter philosophy, and the future of WoW. Season 2 – Episode 4 Psybear and Tactyks break down high-end Midnight gameplay, covering Race to World First insights, raid design, balance, and what still needs improvement going forward. This Week's Guests: Psybear ► Twitch: https://twitch.tv/Psybear_TV ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/Psybear_TV ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCZwI6BhjFyKlA_cjDOXqlsQ Tactyks ► Twitch: https://twitch.tv/Tactyks ► Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Tactyks ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UC_0qsnA6yJ_DzEvKsm-XdvQ Addons ► https://www.curseforge.com/wow/addons/focusinterrupt ► https://www.curseforge.com/wow/addons/mythicpluscount-midnight ► https://www.curseforge.com/wow/addons/targetedspells Timestamps, Chapters, and Key Moments 0:00 Intro 5:22 How's Midnight been treating you? 26:05 How'd you get involved with casting RWF? 49:54 Let's talk about tanking 1:08:04 Brutall whines about his internet 1:10:22 Okay, but what about Mythic Plus? 1:37:38 Outro If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a comment and share your thoughts. And, of course, hit like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you’re ready for the next episode. See ya soon, gamers.

Midnight Keeps Changing, and Players Are Starting to Notice | Brutally Honest: A WoW Podcast S2E3

Midnight isn’t slowing down. If anything, things are shifting faster than expected. 💬 Join the conversation ► Discord: https://discord.gg/4nPPXDr7YQ ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/brutallstatic ► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/brutallstatic ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrutallStatic ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrutallStatic Welcome back to Brutally Honest: A WoW Podcast - a weekly World of Warcraft roundtable hosted by me, BrutallStatic. Each episode brings together top players, creators, and theorycrafters to break down class design, game direction, encounter philosophy, and the future of WoW. Season 2 – Episode 3 A month into Midnight, the game is already evolving in real time. Between class tuning passes, shifting Mythic+ difficulty, and ongoing raid adjustments, the early shape of the expansion is starting to take form. This Week's Guests: Publik ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/PublikPriest ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCe3T4NdDefzMzebcV2HTtuA Wordup ► Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/von_wordup ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCtZw0WVkMAdnx_xkuFYG7UQ Timestamps, Chapters, and Key Moments 0:00 Intro 3:08 How are you liking Midnight? 12:29 Let's talk tuning 23:54 How should CDs be structured? 29:53 How's Shadow Priest doing? 36:06 Is it fine, though?! 56:52 Mythic Plus stats 1:21:25 How 'bout that cinematic? 1:30:28 I don't want to have 400 pulls on a boss 1:35:14 12.0.5 is right around the corner 1:37:44 Outro If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a comment and share your thoughts. And, of course, hit like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you’re ready for the next episode. See ya soon, gamers.

Midnight Season 1 Is Live, So Here’s What Stands Out | Brutally Honest: A WoW Podcast S2E2

Raids are open, Mythic+ is within reach, and Midnight has only just begun. 💬 Join the conversation ► Discord: https://discord.gg/4nPPXDr7YQ ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/brutallstatic ► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/brutallstatic ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrutallStatic ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrutallStatic Welcome back to Brutally Honest: A WoW Podcast - a weekly World of Warcraft roundtable hosted by me, BrutallStatic. Each episode brings together top players, creators, and theorycrafters to break down class design, game direction, encounter philosophy, and the future of WoW. Season 2 – Episode 2 Season 1 in Midnight has begun! Voidspire and Dreamrift are open, more class tuning looms on the horizon, 12.0.5 is still cookin', and M+ is days away. Buckle up. This Week's Guests: CartridgeBros ► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/CartridgeBros ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/CartridgeBros ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCZPKSXnmgDZ1XESTgc_4hwg Sha ► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/sha_irl ► Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/farseersha ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCPeQmTQuib1DYFmkaTThSoQ Extra Stuff ► Brutall loses power: https://www.twitch.tv/brutallstatic/clip/PatientFunnyLardPanicBasket-UCxrk8686wMCur29?filter=clips&range=7d&sort=time ► Zorthas's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDy7uZMHNpE ► Sha's video: https://youtu.be/mKQMH4C83MQ?si=uEU1Z1bI9FEhFOZV ► Prey addon: https://www.curseforge.com/wow/addons/preydator Timestamps, Chapters, and Key Moments 0:00 Intro 3:30 Sha's a Twitch Partner! 8:14 How's raiding going this week? 19:10 Brutall learned how to play MM 23:36 Any struggles with tanking right now? 31:18 Thoughts on the Voidspire cinematic? 41:42 How's class tuning looking? 54:22 More 12.0.5 stuff 1:03:03 Let's talk about M+ 1:17:16 How do you find a M+ group to push with?? 1:22:52 Red and green flags for grouping 1:27:28 Who's winning RWF? 1:35:35 How does Nightmare Prey feel? 1:38:02 How's the ?? delve boss feel? 1:40:33 Quick dungeon tips 1:43:22 Outro If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a comment and share your thoughts. And, of course, hit like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you’re ready for the next episode. See ya soon, gamers.

Two Weeks Into Midnight, How Is WoW Actually Holding Up? | Brutally Honest: A WoW Podcast S2E1

Midnight has officially launched, and Season 2 of the podcast begins by asking the obvious question: how does the expansion actually feel? Join the conversation ► Discord: https://discord.gg/4nPPXDr7YQ ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/brutallstatic ► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/brutallstatic ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrutallStatic ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrutallStatic Welcome back to Brutally Honest: A WoW Podcast - a weekly World of Warcraft roundtable hosted by me, BrutallStatic. Each episode brings together top players, creators, and theorycrafters to break down class design, game direction, encounter philosophy, and the future of WoW. Season 2 – Episode 1 Two weeks after launch, the dust is starting to settle. Players are leveling alts, gearing up their mains, and preparing for the start of Season 1. Joined by Jedith and Rob, we break down the first impressions of Midnight, what Blizzard nailed during the pre-season experience, and what still feels unfinished. This Week's Guests Jedith ► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/jedith ► Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/jedithtv ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UC377S4oRxMACoA6Z9UTPv3A Robx ► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/robx ► Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/robertkuhlmeyer ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UC-xOVuPPl99SbiVUg7iaEng Timestamps, Chapters, and Key Moments 0:00 Intro 6:06 Soooo, how was launch? 10:24 Brutall's daughter loves him 11:00 Brutall's really old 13:18 The beginning of the expansion is the BEST 17:41 Any hot takes? 20:11 Let's talk about Prey 24:03 What's that about PvP??!? 27:04 How many hours have you played? 29:47 Have you leveled any alts yet? 32:30 EverQuest FACTS 34:58 Love, Marry, Kill 36:37 New Tortollan voices?!? 38:37 Midnight rares dropping Warband gear ROCKS 40:09 Renown being unimportant 45:34 Do Apex Talents kinda suck? 49:22 Do we need new player power systems each patch? 57:14 Do we even need levels nowadays? 1:00:24 The WoW economy crashed! 1:05:32 Do world events kinda suck? 1:10:16 How 'bout that class tuning? 1:17:00 Oh nooo, Rob was muted, what a shaaaaame 1:22:08 Don't forget about Larias' Raider's Guide! 1:26:36 Which addons will help in Season 1? 1:34:48 Any good M+ Discord servers? 1:38:22 How's 12.0.5 looking? 1:41:23 Bonus rolls are back, baby! 1:49:25 Who's winning the RWF? 1:55:22 The Jeff Kaplan interview 1:58:39 What are your plans for Tuesday? 2:01:46 Outro If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a comment and share your thoughts. And, of course, hit like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you’re ready for the next episode. See ya soon, gamers.