Thursday, December 27, 2012

Talkin' the Plank Episode 10: Clockwork Bananas & Snipe Shooters


Welcome to this week's episode of Talkin' the Plank, featuring Captain Luke Andreen and First Mate Brandon King.  Stay tuned till the end for our biggest contest yet!

Luke and Brandon discuss where they are in the game, Brandon discovers the joy of promotion quests
Scoop Deck: Pirate 101 News, MMORPG.com victory and a letter from the producer
Post: correcting a misconception and chat help
Riposte!: Helpful hints from the KI team
Lubber's Lane: Discussion of Epics and Talents
Sail's Pitch: proposed additions/suggestions for the game
From the Cargo Hold:  New contest for an epic prize!  Turn in your submissions to TalkinthePlank@gmail.com OR @TalkinthePlank on Twitter


Thursday, December 20, 2012

Talkin' the Plank Episode 9: Turtle Balls & Contest Mounts


On this week's episode of Talkin' the Plank, Luke Andreen is joined once again by Brandon King.  Stay tuned till the end for the results of the contest!.

Luke and Brandon discuss Brandon's where they are in the game
Scoop Deck: Pirate 101 News, 12 days of the Spiral, Buccaneers
Post: A serious question from a twitter follower
Riposte!: Helpful hints from players
Lubber's Lane: Tips for new players
Sail's Pitch: proposed additions/suggestions for the game
From the Cargo Hold:  Last week's twitter contest winners announced!  Follow us @TalkinthePlank


Thursday, December 13, 2012

Talkin' the Plank Episode 8: Addendums & Crocoducks


On this week's episode of Talkin' the Plank, Luke Andreen is joined once again by Brandon King.  Stay tuned till the end for a new contest and some bonus content.

Luke and Brandon discuss Brandon's where they are in the game
Scoop Deck: Pirate 101 News, 12 days of the Spiral
Post: Suggestions from an email and our first tweet read!
Riposte!: One-Eyed Jack chimes in about loot drops
Lubber's Lane: Tips for new players
Sail's Pitch: proposed additions/suggestions for the game
From the Cargo Hold:  New contest this week involving Twitter.  Follow us @TalkinthePlank
Addendum:  Breaking news, getting out the vote and Brandon has a Sail's Pitch to share!


Thursday, December 6, 2012

Talkin' the Plank Episode 7: PvP & Paygates Open!

On this week's episode of Talkin' the Plank, Luke Andreen is joined once again by Brandon King.

Luke and Brandon discuss Brandon's where they are in the game
Scoop Deck: Pirate 101 News, featuring the test realm
Post: A question about how +damage works
Riposte!: Ratbeard gives us hope
Lubber's Lane: Tips for new players
Sail's Pitch: proposed additions/suggestions for the game
From the Cargo Hold:  Christmas comes early for Brandon


Thursday, November 29, 2012

Talkin' the Plank Episode 6: Calico Bull

On this week's episode of Talkin' the Plank, Luke Andreen is joined once again by Brandon King. 

Luke and Brandon discuss Brandon's where they are in the game
Scoop Deck: Pirate 101 News
Post: A question about companion promotion
Riposte!: favorite posts from the Pirate 101 Message Boards
Lubber's Lane: Tips for new players
Sail's Pitch: proposed additions/suggestions for the game
From the Cargo Hold:  An update to last week's contest winners


Thursday, November 22, 2012

Talkin' the Plank Episode 5: Stats Galore!

On this week's episode of Talkin' the Plank, Luke Andreen is joined once again by Brandon King. Make sure you listen until the end of the episode for the contest results!

Luke and Brandon discuss Brandon's continuing play experience and the diversity of players
Scoop Deck: Pirate 101 News
Post: A question about late combat joining
Riposte!: favorite posts from the Pirate 101 Message Boards
Lubber's Lane: Tips for new players, this weeks is a doozy!
Sail's Pitch: proposed additions/suggestions for the game
From the Cargo Hold:  What lies in store? The contest results!

Happy Thanksgiving!


Thursday, November 15, 2012

Talkin' the Plank Episode 4: Platipodes & Whale Bone Art

On this week's episode of Talkin' the Plank, Luke Andreen is joined once again by Brandon King.  Make sure you listen until the end of the episode for a special offer!

Luke and Brandon discuss Brandon's continuing play experience and the trouble with quest experience
Scoop Deck: Pirate 101 News
Post: A very special letter this week!
Riposte!: favorite posts from the Pirate 101 Message Boards
Lubber's Lane: Tips for new players
Sail's Pitch: proposed additions/suggestions for the game
From the Cargo Hold: New segment!  What could be in store?

Thursday, November 8, 2012

Talkin' the Plank Episode 3: Fresh Meat (Updated)

*UPDATE*  The correct version is now live.  Enjoy!

On this week's episode of Talkin' the Plank, Luke is joined by Brandon King who he was able to convince to try Pirate 101

Luke and Brandon discuss Brandon's early experience with Pirate 101
News from the Scoop Deck: Pirate 101 News
Post: Luke answers listener email
Riposte!: favorite posts from the Pirate 101 Message Boards
Lubber's Lane: Tips for new players
Sail's Pitch: proposed additions/suggestions for the game

Thursday, November 1, 2012

Talkin' The Plank Episode 2: Now With More Production Value!

On this week's episode of Talkin' the Plank, Luke is joined by PC Gamer Magazine Contributing Editor and host of the Rush Tactics Podcast, Greg Henninger.

Luke and Greg discuss some of the in's and out's of Pirate 101
News from the Scoop Deck: Pirate 101 News
Lubber's Lane: Tips for new players
Riposte!: favorite posts from the Pirate 101 Message Boards
Sail's Pitch: proposed additions/suggestions for the game

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Talkin' The Plank Episode 1: Maiden Voyage (Revised)

In this first episode:
I give an introduction to why I decided to make this podcast.
News from the Scoop Deck: Pirate 101 News
Lubber's Lane: I give tips to new players
Riposte!: favorite posts from the Pirate 101 Message Boards
Sail's Pitch: I propose an addition to the game

I am working on new effects and intros, but wanted to get this out there.  Enjoy!