Episode 326 – Chains and Suits

Twisted Nether Blogcast

This episode we talk about how we are faring so far in the 9.1 patch and then move onto a discussion about the lawsuit brought against Activision Blizzard by the California DFEH. Since this episode was recorded that have been more responses from current and past Blizzard employees. We will try to add links to those in the notes below as we can.

Twisted Links – Nether Semi Important Stuffs

Fim and Zab personally got through Painsmith (6/10) in new raid.

Hydra trying out Warlock Demonology, for 1st time since Gruul’s Lair.

Addon to help with rotation: Hekili https://www.curseforge.com/wow/addons/hekili
Suggest default to show 5 abilities

Patch 9.1 – Chains of Domination Released.

• New Zone
• New Instance
• Flying
• Story

Race to World First

• Echo claims world first Mythic Sylvanas Kill
• Complexity Limit was 2nd and 1st in US

Korthia Nest, chest, and raid addon: RareScanner.

The heavy stuff …

• Lawsuit: The Verge Link
• Response from J Allen Brack: WOWHead Link
• Response from Fran Townsend: WOWHead Link
• In-Game Protests WOWHead Link
• Tweet by World of Warcraft Team
• Response by Mike Morhaime
• Response by Chris Metzen
• Letter to Employees by Bobby Kotick

From the Blizzard Walkout happening 7/28:

You can show your support for women in gaming and other marginalized groups by donating to any of the charities on this list recommended by the Blizzard employees organizing the walkout:

• Black Girls Code
• Futures without Violence
• Girls Who Code
• RAINN
• Women In Animation
• Women in Games International

Coming Soon…

Next is Episode 327, we will be recording LIVE August 27 with our hosts and just maybe a guest. Please keep a watch on the site or twitter for updates. You can listen live on twitch.tv/twistednetherblogcast with Fimlys, Hydra, and Zabby, make sure you join us to ask our guest questions and heckle Fimlys.

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(Opening song “Monster Techno Blues” is performed Joe Sibol)

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