DDO Cocktail Hour w/ Lessah & Samius

DDO CTH Ep 65 Show Me The Money

lessah@ddococktailhour.com (Lessah and Samius) — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 01:00:00 -0600

Welcome to the DDO Cocktail Hour where we discuss the social aspects of Dungeons and Dragons Online! Today we are talking about supply, demand, and economy in DDO from a few very different perspectives and we welcome special guest Kudesnik to the show. Noobs, Power Gamers, and Casual Players, Oh My! We asked the community to share their Auction House shame with us too! Lessahs poo phones in, and I really wish that was a lie! Thanks so much for listening! 56:19Intro: What are you drinking? Iron Man and Samdok! Lessah is a Noob! Double Trouble Hireling watch! Favorite All Time Hireling Thus Far, Samuel Merik Level 9 Cleric and Tonya Brightstone, Level 12 Favored Soul. Hire these guys, they are amazeballs! Things that make you go hmmmmm Baudry Cartamon. Why is your warehouse filthy? What are you shipping? Did you know you have kobold poo everywhere and dead bodies on the floor? I am going to call the Board of Health! Dont the Coinlords have rules and regulations in place to keep the public safe or is this like the water supply scandal all over again? I think he is shipping empty boxes. People buy those? Tweets! Where you tell us your price gouging secrets, your secret shame and your personal limits. Group Discussion, Money in Stormreach and you! The daily Routine, we all have one, what is yours? How stupid do you think I am Stormreach? Its like everyone is trying to sell their loot to the five guys in the game who have all the money. What about me? What about the little guy! Examples: Bloodstone. Its also a gem. Stop selling it like its a real thing and please for the love of God, people stop buying it and getting taken for a ride! People are selling cocllectibles at prices no one would ever pay. Ingredients. You people are greedy! 5,000 plat for 10 greater earth essences? Really? Really?? Thats 500 plat each, why dont you just stick a gun in my face? What about long term Investments and 401K? Is farming loot to sell on the AH that rewarding? Do you do it as a happy accident or deliberately? Collectibles of Note. Watch out for these guys! All Soarwoods! (resist fire 30 pots)Powdered blood (Crafting and Heroism x15 minutes pots) Research Diaries (crafting item, you need em when you need em! Also Haste Level 5 pots!) Fragrant Drowshoods Vials of Pure money (Not as cool as they once were!)Unbound shards and shards of potential are money makers for crafters (like me!) Shard House ForumsDDO Blogs, where Samius talks about one! Sockofstuffing Emails: CTH Voicemail From Lessahs poo. (Really? Really?? This is a thing now?! This show has officially jumped the toilet!)

DDO CTH ep 64, Spells IRL

lessah@ddococktailhour.com (Lessah and Samius) — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 01:00:00 -0600

Welcome to the 64th episode of DDO Cocktail Hour where we discuss the social aspects of Dungeons and Dragons Online and sometimes more inappropriate things too! This week the crew ask what spell in DDO would you use in real life? Lessah had a double trouble hireling watch feature and she shares a tale of Permadeath woe and talks about her mentors guide to building a flawless PD Ranger! The team also talks about the My DDO fallout and Samius Gurobos poo phones in. (I cant make this stuff up, it really happened!) Thanks so much for listening! This weeks we have a Public Service Announcement and a new sponsor. This PSA is brought to you by the Coin Lords. Attention Citizens of Stormreach. Do not drink the beverage known as Troglodyte Water! New Sponsor! This one wont make you sick. In fact, this product makes everything fresher, its Dungeon Febreeze! It eliminates odors and the faint tang of decay. Just spray a little at the beginning of every dungeon you explore, you wont notice that you have yet to cleanse that Dungeon Taint. Remember, just because the quests stinks, doesnt mean the dungeon needs toDungeon Febreeze. Pick up some at your local vendor today! WARNING! This show is not bleeped! Its just not ok! 00:43:33Intro: BlastWhat are you drinking? Tweets, where you tell us what spell you would use from DDO in real life! Discussion, getting old players to return. How do we do that? Youve lost that loving feeling. Lessah is a Noob! Double Trouble Hireling watch! Level 8 Cleric Fergus and Level 11 FS Roshan. Daffious is a hireling, but he is only available in the Sublime because he is a ''biter''. Also it's almost impossible to keep a halfing clean, the Coin Lord's deemed him too dirty for the regular vendor. A tale woe or This one time in the showerI accidentally killed my guild leader. Ducks fly into the Chronoscope on elite! I went to the Circus! Look Mom! Im a Ranger! Tupes rules for making a flawless Permadeath Ranger! There are two kinds of characters in this game, Rangers and Targets.Rangers are also arrogant little premadona bitches.Remember you are the ranger, the clerics just think they run the party.Never Buff a HalflingNever Let your Halfling wiggle off its hook. Always choose the pretty bows to match your shoes.Con is a dump stat.ForumsSamius has a new Blog! Goodbye MyDDO, Hello Word Press. Emails: CTH Voicemail From Samius poo. (What is my life?!) Spoiler Alert! In 2 weeks Kudesnik and Jupiterspinning will join us for a special report on the Auction House and financial climate of Stormreach.

CTH Ep 63 Trog Water

lessah@ddococktailhour.com (Lessah and Samius) — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 01:00:00 -0600

Welcome to a brand new episode of the DDO Cocktail Hour where we discuss the social aspects of Dungeons and Dragons Online. This week Lessah adds Hireling Watch to the show and also complains about how it sucks to be plat-challenged in DDO. Samius talks for twenty minutes about his man crush on Robert Downey Jr. and the crew shares their gaming pet peeves. We also spend way too much time talking about Furbies. Thanks so much for listening! This weeks show is brought to you by Trog Water the only water designed specifically for Troglodytes and deemed safe by the Coin Lords for human consumption. Its fortified with God-Knows what, pick up a bottle today at your local vendor! WARNING! This show is not bleeped! Mostly because Im lazy. Intro: What are you drinking? Samius wanks off to Ironman. And he also talks about movies. FYI: Pacific Rim is not a porno! Stuff We Watch: Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead, Shameless, The Carrie Diaries, Ru Pauls Drag Race, Glee, The Mentalist, The Comic Book Men Send us a Tweet, tell us what youre watching! Tweets, where you tell us your gaming Pet Peeve. Here are some greatest hits: Dont be in a group if you want to solo, Dont echo your mic, Know your limitations, Dont zerg off and then cry when youre dead. Dont be needy! No one likes needy. Lessah is a Noob! Crafting (Look Mom! I made a stinky longbow!) Poor marketing skillz for ingredients rant! 1000 lesser Earth Essences for 41,000 Plat? Really? Being poor sucks! (Where Lessah and Samius rant about high AH prices.) Hireling watch! This weeks Hireling is a Level 3 Favored Soul named Porn Stash Things make me go hmmm.. The Catacombs. The Faint tang of Decay Could be coming from this dead body Im standing next to. His rotted guts are all over the floor. Does anyone have Dungeon Febreeze? Forums1. Holy Crap Ron of Rons character planner Post MotU AC Update! 2. Tin foil hats By Ape Man

DDO CTH Ep 62 Naked Hireling Party!

lessah@ddococktailhour.com (Lessah and Samius) — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Welcome back from the long hiatus of the DDO Cocktail Hour where we discuss the social aspects of Dungeons and Dragons Online. This time around we are talking about how much the game has changed since Lessah stopped playing and what a freaking noob she is! Also Samius says some stuff that hard core gamers might care about and Lessah falls asleep! Jerry Snook stops by as does a Representative from the Coin Lords. Listen to find out why the Harbor Smells the way it does! Thanks so much for listening! WARNING! Mature content not intended for listeners under the age of 16. Intro: Hot mess, Cobra StarshipWhat are you drinking? (Why are you still drinking!?) Samius makes out with Jerry Snook for a little while. Tweeters Gonna Tweet! Welcome back tweets! Welcome Jerry! My companion is Cuter than your companion! Now with a top hat! (Where Lessah spends 2000 ddo points on crap!) Lessah is a noob! LOLZ Cerulean Hills, the new KorthosWhere is the marketplace again? If loving my naked Halfling bard is wrong, I dont want to be right! Samius talks about stuff. Trololo!!! Handy pays off (DDO item news) Did you get your birthday box? I know I opened my box it was irresistible. DDO CTH Exclusive! Suck it DDO CAST! (Kidding, we love you guise!) Forums, the new douche-baggery Pax East DDO Party! RSVP! Samius learns to do household maintenance from girls in bikinis. Eye Handy. Jerry Does Wall Paper and you can too! Reach us at: Follow us on Twitter@Lessah http://twitter.com/Lessah@SamiusGurobo http://twitter.com/SamiusGurobo Email Us! Lessah@ddococktailhour.comSamius@ddococktailhour.com

DDO CTH Gen Con Live 2012

lessah@ddococktailhour.com (Lessah and Samius) — Sun, 19 Aug 2012 01:00:00 -0600

The DDO Cocktail Hour had a great time recording the Gen Con Live Show in front of an audience! Thanks to all who participated! See you guys next year!

DDO CTH Ep 60

lessah@ddococktailhour.com (Lessah and Samius) — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0700

CTH, Episode 60 Merry FestivultThe Gamers Prayer By SargorethOur Father who art uberl33t,Pwnage be thy name,Your level cap come,Your roll be won,On Eberron as it is on the Celestial Plane,Give us this raid our epic lewt,And forgive us our epic failz,As we forgive noobs who fail in our PUGs.And lead us not into griefing,But deliver us from wiping.AmenBEST VOICEMAIL EVER.. Welcome to the DDO Cocktail Hour where we discuss the social aspects of Dungeons and Dragons Online, Eberron Unlimited. This time around, we talk about why we play DDO in the first place, and Lessah explains her looooooong hiatus from DDO and podcasting in general. Craziness ensues! Listen to find out why Samius wears a man dress (moo moo)! Thanks so much for listening! 45:53WARNING! This show is not bleeped! Intro: Ive Been Everywhere! (Original lyrics by Morah and Clankenbeard)What are you drinking? Apologies. Conan How are the kids? Tweeters Gonna Tweet! What is the main reason you play DDO?Lessahs story. Bone to pick.Supernatural. End of world Power Point Presentation, Updated to include a paying job! Trolling Forums! Listener Mail! The perfect Thread for Samius! Kilts! Samius wants to argue! (So does Lessah because this beyatch is crazy! Gamers Rule!) Reading a woman by her lipstick (Lessah is a flat top!) Email! A gamers prayer who the hell wrote that? Alex Haddox wrote a Book! Reach us at:

DDO CtH ep 59, Trollers Gonna Troll

lessah@ddococktailhour.com (Lessah and Samius) — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 01:00:00 -0600

Welcome to the DDO Cocktail Hour where we discuss the social aspects of Dungeons and Dragons Online, Eberron Unlimited. This week we talk all about trolling, what it is and isnt and troll our way through DDO community forums and the internet in general! Craziness ensues! We also touch on Atificers and easing some of the XP grind for your TR! Listen to find out why Samius hates everything and everyone! Thanks so much for listening! A poem By Sarg! ''The Gamer's Prayer'' (Read by Skaggy)Intro: Trololo Cowboys and Aliens! Adan Maskerys Alcoholic Apothecary, Black Loch CoffeeForums! Trolling ! What is it? Why do it? Why do we do it? Lets Troll! Cleverbot! What is that? http://www.cleverbot.com/ Trolling Twitter! Jason Momoa, mmmmmmm Trolling Blogs (Shamless self promotion) Trolling other podcasts: Kalaris Thread of the Week, Should I shave my armpirt hair Discussion, putting your politics on others. Crafting? Trolling Forums! Forums:Worst Shroud Pug Ever If I had a Time Machine! Trolling Ourselves on the Forums! Who do you Miss from the good old days? By Parvo Who do you miss more Artificer or Druid? Alias, who needs em? By JacoboonAlias and You, Text Macros Voicemail! x3Email! Wardrobe of the WarriorOutro!A QUICK NOTE FROM THE PRODUCER(S): Hello! This week I have to push the website update off on Samius as I am litterally walking out the door to leave for Cape Cod to watch a very good friend get married. So you might have to wait a few days in order to get proper links to some of the threads we talk about on this week's show! Also, there is no show next week... I said I was leaving right? Ok, just checking. Look for the return of the CtH week after next, and thanks to everyone who has bombarded me with show ideas! I LOVE THAT! (really!) Cheers and Thanks for listening! Lessah Ismorah, Senior Executive ProducerDDO CtH.

CtH ep 58, Old School/ New School

lessah@ddococktailhour.com (Lessah and Samius) — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 01:00:00 -0600

CTH, Episode 58, D&D Old School/ New SchoolWarning: There is a special guest on todays show who may or not exact an inhuman amount of hilarity! Hint: We are at our quota for dwarves now! Welcome to the DDO Cocktail Hour where we discuss the social aspects of Dungeons and Dragons Online, Eberron Unlimited. This week we are joined by CTHs own Adan Maskery as well as the head of the CTH art department, Clankenbeard! We needed their help to dig into tabletop gaming! There is also quite a deep explanation of what completionist is, as well as the further planning of Samius Gurobos End of The World Comprehensive Power Point Presentation! Listen to find out why Samius wants to order alligator meat online and learn the life skill of making moonshine! Thanks so much for listening! (I swear I am NOT the crazy one!)Intro: PregameHow much does alligator cost online anyway?Captain America! (Go see it, if you havent already! Its GREAT!)Completionist, How much XP does it take to get to the center of a tootsie pop? What is completionist anyway? (Life 7!)Lessah is being interviewed this week for the DDO Cast! (We are #9 on Cyberears!)Adan Maskerys Alcoholic Apothecary D&D talk! Warning: This discussion is looooooong! (Information from the DDO Wiki, and submitted by the members of Guild ROTT, Thelanis)o Dark vision and Low-Light Vision have no place in DDO, so the advantage of dwarves and elves does not transfer over from PnP. Also, the disadvantage of slower movement rates for dwarves and Halflings do not exist, hence removing a racial penalty.o When planning your character, it becomes difficult to wrap your mind around the easy way to renew your HP, SP, and change your spells by using rest shrines. In PnP you have to conserve your resources because you only get spells back, and change them, after 8 hours of rest the next day, and you get your level in HP back each night. o There is an increased spell power that is in correlation with the increased number of monsters you face, and they are on a SP system. When you play PnP you have limited spell slots that you must use wisely.o When you die in DDO, and not doing PD, it is a negligible penalty of a level loss that comes back eventually. In PnP you lose a level or 2 points of Constitution. And the higher level spells are significantly expensive.o The rate of advancement is significantly lower. According to the DDOWiki, in PnP you advance a level after every 13-14 encounters, in DDO you will probably have way more than that many per quest, and each quest might only give you about 5-15% of the experience necessary to advance a level.o In DDO, except for PVP, your area effect spells do not damage your allies. While there is a way to do so in PnP, it takes precious feats to get the same effect.o In PnP you have the ability to manipulate anything in your environment to help you. In DDO it is not a technology that exists yet. We have all had that event when we wish we could just throw up a grappling hook and climb a wall.o In DDO when you charm a monster it is unable to be affected by you until the effect is dismissed, dispelled, or wears off. In PnP when you are ready to dispatch the evil monster you just do so.Lessah tries to get Clankenbeard to break characterThe quirkiest character you ever made

CtH ep 57, Music To Game To

lessah@ddococktailhour.com (Lessah and Samius) — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 01:00:00 -0600

Warning: The show is going out a little rougher than I like because I wanted to get the Lamania info out to as many people as possible! Hope to see a few of you in the crafting hall tomorrow! Welcome to the DDO Cocktail Hour where we discuss the social aspects of Dungeons and Dragons Online, Eberron Unlimited. This week, the team takes a look at the different styles of music that DDO players listen to while gaming! (The Sorcerer cast had to be rescheduled due to work conflicts!) There is a mini celebration, a special announcement, and some good listener mail as well! Listen as Samius Gurobo flails! Thanks so much for listening! Intro: Beer Beer Beer, By Marc Gunn (Thanks for that!) Voyager?Mini Celebration! Thanks so much to all ten of our listeners for making us #10 on Cyberears! (haha, #9 now!)Sorc cast has been postponed!Adan Maskerys Alcoholic Apothecary Spoiler: Next show Adan is a guest and talks about P&P and the big gaps between DDO and table top gaming. Twitter Question GAME: Put your iPod/ MP3 player on shuffle and list the first three songs that pop up! Kalaris Podcast: Kals Den! Kalari has a Podcast! Its edgy, honest, and full of opinion! A Must Listen for hard-core DDO Fans! Lessah from the DDO Cocktail HourKals Den mmosmacktalk.com/kalsden/ Lessahs Live Shuffle train-wreck extravaganza! People who get shout-outs for expanding my iTunes Library: Dancheney One Republic Good lifeLadyallenya Foo Fighters Learn To FlyBgross74 Daughtry What About Now (outstanding band choice and winner of 500 TP!!!) Urufist- Ben Folds Love Can Leave You Bruised (I picked up You Dont Know Me at All Cause Ben Folds is pretty good! Thanks!) Teppotstic Richard Cheese Crazy (I did not add this, but it was so insane I wanted everyone to hear it!) CSIStormreach T Pain Live Your Lifehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?vKorthos Cast, DDO Kobay (has launched his very own podcast!) Email: Renaissances Fair Cast & Celtic Cast: Marc GunnRenaissance Festival Podcastrenaissancefestivalmusic.com Marc Gunns Podcast, Irish and Celtic Music! marcgunn.comHe will be playing at Gen Con this year! Look for him and throw money at him! Email: Tanks are cool, so is sunderEmail: Lessahs Voice is awesome! Forums: Lawsuit! Socky vs Arraetrekos, By the King of CheeseLamania, Drunken Crafting!

DDO CtH ep 56, Tank Talk

lessah@ddococktailhour.com (Lessah and Samius) — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 01:00:00 -0600

CTH, Episode 56 To Tank or Spank, That is the question Welcome to the DDO Cocktail Hour where we discuss the social aspects of Dungeons and Dragons Online, Eberron Unlimited. This week we welcome special guest Tobril to the show! The team talks about what it means to be a tank in DDO (their version of it at least) as well as the different ways you can be tank and some basics of building, feats, and playstyle. Listen as Lessah repeatedly picks fights with Samius Gurobo over feats and starting stats! Alsoany time Lessah uses the phrase I am a fan you must take a drink if you are over 21 and NOT DRIVING! ! Thanks so much for listening! 01:10:5600:01:00 Intro: The Mantle of the Worldshaper is Mine, by 00:02:10 A rant about Netflix (I guess we wont get the sponsorship then eh)00:04:15 Samius and Tobrils Power Point Presentation regarding their End Of The World Exit Strategy (This time with Zombie footnotes!)00:05:38 Adan Maskerys Alcoholic Apothecary Clankys Mojohttp://happyduelingddo.blogspot.com/ 00:08:24 Beckets Massive Online gamer covers Lessahs Static Group http://www.beckettmedia.com/magazine-subscriptions/promotions/massive-online-gamer/promo-2600:09:05 Completionist, Sorcs make Samius Gurobo want to set himself on fire. 00:10:25 Spoiler: Next show Caster Focused and a public plea for Kudesnik and Jupiterspinning to be on the show. 00:11:38 Twitter Question: What is your Go-To weapon? (For the record: Pork Sword may or may not be related to the Club of The Holy Flame, from Deleras.)A half-orcs Intimidate score is directly related to status of his pants. 00:18:52 The Friendly Necro takes Lessah to the Candy Shop 00:23:38 Twitter Question: What is your preference Class/ Race, for building a tank.Tank Talk! 00:29:50 Starting Stats Opinions: 32 Point Bld vs 28 pt Bld, Int/ Dex (+Lessah picks a fight with Samius over her controversial opinion on wisdom... muhahaha)00:36:30 What is more important Str vs Con (goals)00:41:45 Hot bar 1/2/3/4/5/6 What are they? (How you play is important and Lessah picks a BIG fight with both guys about Improved Trip.)00:50:42 Inventory Management. (You need more than weapons.)00:57:31 Intimidate Score: Goal 69 baby! (Not as easy as it sounds)00:58:34 AC to do it or not to it. 01:00:49 Shield debate do it or dont 01:02:53 Final Thoughts, Words of Wisdom, Save the Cheerleader, Save the World (Also known as: Control the Aggro, Control the Fight) Forums: Junts Guide to Creating Paladins http://forums.ddo.com/showthread.php?p=2611600#post2611600 Sublime, Immovable Object Permadeath Build Otherwise known as the poo-mans AC tank! (Thanks Chai!)http://thesublimeguild.com/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=1992 Lessahs Blog of stuff you should be carrying! (For what its worth...) http://my.ddo.com/lessah/2011/03/03/notes-from-a-professional-tank-4/ Quickndirty, another gimp intimitank! http://forums.ddo.com/showthread.php?t=245032 IntimDC Thread davidcampa http://forums.ddo.com/showthread.php?t=245254 What the DDO Wiki has to say about HATE! http://ddowiki.com/page/HateOtherwise known as the Haters Gonna Hate page! 01:06:30 Reach us at: 90IPWNU00/ 904-796-8001 Follow us on Twitter@Lessah http://twitter.com/Lessah@SamiusGurobo http://twitter.com/SamiusGuroboEmail Us! Lessah@ddococktailhour.comSamius@ddococktailhour.com

DDO CtH ep 55, Guild Drama Part 3

lessah@ddococktailhour.com (Lessah and Samius) — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 01:00:00 -0600

CTH, Episode 55 Guild Drama, Part 3 Choose Wisely Welcome to the DDO Cocktail Hour where we discuss the social aspects of Dungeons and Dragons Online, Eberron Unlimited. This week we wrap up our discussion of Guild Drama with tips on choosing guildmates, ways to avoid being a jerk to your guildies, and we breach a very serious topic requested via listener email! Thanks for hanging in there with us these past few shows! We will get back to crazy-drunken ranting before you know it! Thanks so much for listening! Intro: BouncingAdan Maskerys NON Alcoholic Apothecary with special Guest Alyssa Its Festivault in July! Its Podcast Week! Who is Producer Glin again? Its the end of the world! *snip* content removed and placed in bonus material for this week!ABUSE! No Twitter Q so Samius gets beaten! Guild Drama (the crew talks about several emails they have received in response to the guild drama series)1.) What do you look for in a guildie (Listener email, my guild is wrong for me) 2.) Baby mama Drama part 2, (Listener email on sexual harassment)3.) How to be a good Guildie... filling that void. (Not what youd expect)Spoiler: (thanks to Listener Austin!) Next week we talk about tanking! You will get both sides of the tanking coin both from the view of a professional intimitank and a high DPS melee wizard tank bard thing.Female Armor SucksX box Girls RevengeSpontaneous movie talk! Transformers 3/ X-Men First Class/ Green Lantern on my!Spontaneous Gen Con Talk!

DDO CtH ep 54, Guild Drama 2/3

lessah@ddococktailhour.com (Lessah and Samius) — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0600

CTH, Episode 54 Guild Drama, Part 2 The Drama LlamaWelcome to the DDO Cocktail Hour where we discuss the social aspects of Dungeons and Dragons Online, Eberron Unlimited. This week we continue with the discussion of Guild Drama! We talk about the joy and the pain that is Guild Leadership, the pain and the greater pain that is Baby Mama Drama, and Lessahs personal favorite, the ever present Drama Llama! So listen in as they dig deep into the heart of the culture climate that is guild socialization! Thanks so much for listening! Intro: The Cat In The Kitchen Adan Maskerys Alcohol Apothecary(gratz Kosimo and Kosimo spicy Caribean Cocktail is a go!)The ASK LESSAH edition of Twitter! Guild Drama 1.) Obligations of Leadership (When your game becomes your job..)- Enforcing Guild Rules/ Rules Lawyers/ mediating fights between guild members, guildies refusing to group with one another over personality issues. 2.) Baby mama Drama (It happens) When Guilds implode due to in game flirting translating into real life affairs between members. 3.) The Drama Llama When in-game/ in-guild arguments spill onto your Guild forums... or WORSE... the GAME Forums. Mortification and flame wars and hurt feelings ensue! Links: The Daedalus Project Articles: Life as a Guild Leader The Rise and Fall of GuildsQuotes (thanks to Zaught) In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but thesilence of our friends.Martin Luther King Jr.Guilds increase the potential for fun, but also increase how muchdrama may affect your game - because you actually may care about theother person's opinion.

DDO CtH ep 53 Guild Drama Part 1

lessah@ddococktailhour.com (Lessah and Samius) — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0600

Warning: This show may contain slightly offensive content (not language, but the honesty is kinda intense). Take it with a grain of salt!Welcome to the DDO Cocktail Hour where we discuss the social aspects of Dungeons and Dragons Online, Eberron Unlimited. You dont get any more social than being in a guild (or several guilds in Lessahs case). Between our hosts, they have pretty much seen it all or heard it all, or done it all in the way of guild drama. So listen in as they dig deep into the heart of the culture climate that is guild socialization! Thanks so much for listening!HERE is the link for the episode! Just left click and play or right click and save as to download! You can also listen from our home on cyberears HERE Intro: PregameOde to SkaggyWelcome back Adam Maskery! With special guest Clankenbeard!(see website for drink info!)Turbine Point Giveaway Instructions! The ASK SAMIUS edition of Twitter! Samius' Blog Liam Neeson's... Ahem... manhood on tumblr (Warning) This makes Lessah come kinda come unglued.Guild Drama Perceived Injustice Loyalty Implied Pressure as in grouping/ entitlementLoot Drama within the guild frameworkCliques Obligations of Guild Leadership Making it fun w/o being a jerk means sometimes means you give up a measure of YOUR fun. Pay (bonus) show instructions! Donate via Paypal to cocktails@ddococktailhour.com and we will give you a special download link for the paycast we did! Donation amount is up to you! The cast is nearly 2 hours long and features 2 special guests. We hope you like it! Samius MY DDOOutro

CTH Ep 52, TR Therapy

lessah@ddococktailhour.com (Lessah and Samius) — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 01:00:00 -0600

CTH, Episode 52, True Reincarnation Therapy
Welcome to the DDO Cocktail Hour where we discuss the social aspects of Dungeons and Dragons Online, Eberron Unlimited. This week we update our status of the True Reincarnation grind! Samius tries to talk about TR-ing and the team talks about the most and least loved level ranges in the game! Listen to find out just how girthy Samius Gurobo is in relation to this weeks show notes! Thanks so much for listening!

Intro:
Lessah has joined a static group on Cannith
Twitter: What is your favorite level range? Least favorite?
Samius tries to go all Freudian on Lessah
Twitter: Ask us a TR question!
Email: Lesser Reincarnation Question! Do you lose rank when you LR?
Email: Ringtones? WTH?
Email: You were missed by the rapture!
Email: Gratz to Stabbity for his self LOH! He got 500 TP from us!
Email: Pink Armor and Tiara if Intimidation FTW! (Metro!)
Reach us at:
90IPWNU00/ 904-796-8001
Samius MY DDO
Outro

NOTE From the Production Team:
Sorry for the length between shows, it's summertime and I am not playing as much, so the shows will likely go every other week unless playtime picks up!
Hang in there! This too shall pass! Thanks so much for listening and thanks for subscribing!

DDO CtH ep 51, Crafting Nirvana

lessah@ddococktailhour.com (Lessah and Samius) — Wed, 18 May 2011 01:00:00 -0600

CTH, Episode 51, Crafting NirvanaWelcome to the DDO Cocktail Hour where we discuss the social aspects of Dungeons and Dragons Online, Eberron Unlimited. This week we welcome Cauthey to the show! He is here to help us talk all about crafting and boy do those two ever talk some crafting! I learned something and hopefully you will too! Listen to find out what crafted item makes Lessahs ovaries explode! Thanks so much for listening! 49:53Intro: Clearing A Welcome Cauthey Discussion: How did Samius and Lessah end up coming together to do a podcast?Lets talk craftingWhats this all about?Where do I find materials?How much of an investment in time is this? What is crafting XP?What is Recycling?Crafting Demo Videos:Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 By Scottmuphy Forums: Banned By Asketes Forums: Crafting Show and Tell By Stoerm Lamania Release Notes Update 9 patch 1 release notes: Thanks very much to everyone on Twitter and Facebook for the Birthday WishesReach us at: 90IPWNU00/ 904-796-8001 Outro

DDO CtH ep 50, Get Outta My Dungeon

lessah@ddococktailhour.com (Lessah and Samius) — Fri, 13 May 2011 01:00:00 -0600

Welcome to the DDO Cocktail Hour where we discuss the social aspects of Dungeons and Dragons Online, Eberron Unlimited. This week, we venture off topic for a bit to talk about some of our favorite shows that did or didnt get cancelled. We talk about the king of easy buttons, the new loot vs old loot adventure pack dilemma as well as the newest adventure pack, which is actually pretty cool! Listen to find out what Samius Gurobo is REALLY willing to do for shameless self-promotion! Intro: NowCheers M8s! Discussion: Jason Momoa is possibly the hottest barbarian on the planet discussLinks: Critical Miss All About the ThronesConan 3D trailer TV Talk! Some shows are getting canceled and Samius is not happy! None of Lessahs shows got canceled!Samius Shows: Lie to meStargate UniverseCapprika SmallvilleLessahs shows:Glee Being HumanCommunityGame of ThronesThe Guild(Not mentioned) A Very Potter Musical HILARIOUS and worth your time. Twitter Question: What would be the king of easy buttons in DDO?Forums: You find this in your bed, has DDO helped you in any way? By WeddinglyForums: Good God Sarlona, you are still in the Dark ages! Voicemail EMAIL: Thad Calls Lessah out on Podcast 47 download issues! The Long Road to the Completionist Feat Cocktail Hour 50? Reach us at: 90IPWNU00/ 904-796-8001 Outro

DDO CtH ep 49, Damage Not Taken

lessah@ddococktailhour.com (Lessah and Samius) — Tue, 03 May 2011 01:00:00 -0600

WARNING: You might actually learn something on this week's episode. I humbly apologize for that! Welcome to the DDO Cocktail Hour where we discuss the social aspects of Dungeons and Dragons Online, Eberron Unlimited. This week we welcome the OCD Gamer ''Ryz'' to the show (from DDO Cast!) and Samius Gurobo tries to act mature as we talk about Update 9! Id say the results are mixed. Thanks so much for listening! Intro: You too as well.Behind the Rock with Ryz, OCD Gamer Twitter Q: What is the best part of Update 9?Twitter Question: Are you a patient player? At what level do you expect new players to know the basics of gameplay? Discussion: Update 9, (sort of, very Tank Specific Disscussion of Shield Bash and Sheild Mastery follw)Improved shield bash (20% chance to proc without you taking any bashing action) and Imp Shield Mastery (wth does DNT mean? i.e. with tower shield I get a 25% reduction in damage vunerability) In English Forums Flawless Elite Abbot PUG By Tin DragonPenny Arcade Enders Game Movie Comic: (thanks Nkllos!)Email: Kevlam, Travel w/ the listeners!Email: Kwazza of Cannith: How long have you been playing DDO? EMAIL: Thad Calls Lessah out on Podcast 47 download issues! (oops!) forgot that email! Sorry! Someday I will learn how to do this podcasting stuff, I swear!)Email: Ladyallenya smexy screenie in VON5! The Long Road to the Completionist Feat (level 17 is the killer)Drunk Dial! ''I missed my train cause of Cocktail Hour!''Reach us at: 90IPWNU00/ 904-796-8001 Outro

DDO CtH ep 48 No Pants, No Problem!

lessah@ddococktailhour.com (Lessah and Samius) — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 01:00:00 -0600

CTH, Episode 48, No Pants? No Problem! Take your pants off and grab a cocktail! Its time for another DDO Cocktail Hour where we discuss the social aspects of Dungeons and Dragons Online, Eberron Unlimited. What do you do when your life and your game time clash? Sometimes a static group is the right answer! We talk about finding the right group of people to give you your DDO Fix and some of the problems that can plague a good static group. Listen to find out which flagging quest chain Samius Gurobo loves to hate! Also, Lessah sounds so much like the Kobolds from the Crystal Cove, it is SCARY! Thanks so much for listening! 36:57Intro: Walking The DogGrab a cocktail! Skynet becomes self aware! Doooooooom!!!!Game of Thrones Twitter Question: Twitter Follower TopicsKobyaix: What are your opinions on them and what do you feel they bring to the DDO experience?Twitter Q: Advice for static groups! Discussion: Static GroupsForums Permadeath and Static Group Community pageLink! No Rules Means No PantsEmail: Kosimo, Libertango EMAIL: Kaidy if Khyber: Memorial Airship Idea! Reach us at: 90IPWNU00/ 904-796-8001Outro

DDO CtH ep 48 No Pants? No Problem!

lessah@ddococktailhour.com (Lessah and Samius) — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 01:00:00 -0600

CtH Ep 47, Dragon Age 2 Support Grp

lessah@ddococktailhour.com (Lessah and Samius) — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 01:00:00 -0600

CTH, Episode 47, Dragon Age 2 Support Group WARNING: This episode is NOT about Dungeons and Dragons Online! Join us next week when we talk about our favorite game! Until then, please know that this podcast contains a few major spoilers for Dragon Age 2. Please DO NOT listen if you do not want certain parts of the game ruined for your initial play through. The surprises are worth it! Welcome to a special Cocktail Hour where special guests Teppotastic, Kudesnik, and Coldin T , join me for a round table discussion of Dragon Age 2. We talk about our favorite and least favorite aspects of gameplay, graphics, mechanics, characters, storyline, etc. Listen to find out which party members are easier than others! Thanks so much for listening! 01:05:2400:00:56 Intro: Dragon Age 2 Main Theme Inon Zur00:01:22 Spoiler Alert! Turn back now! 00:01:34 General Gameplay, what did our panel think about: Graphics/ Combat 00:05:43 Mechanics of speech, talking Hawke/ Dialogue wheel vs old DAO conversation tree00:10:06 Dungeon Layout00:12:12 party members armor, six years and youre still in the same shirt? 00:14:27 Crafting, upgrading your armor, potions00:16:56 Load timesCHARACTERS: 00:18:35 What was your main party make-up?00:21:05 Favorite character? (spoiler alert!)00:24:25 Least favorite Character? (mild spoiler)00:26:29 Party Dialogue (mild spoiler)00:28:55 Kiss and tell! Whom did you take to party camp? (easy spoiler!)STORYLINE: (spoilers)00:33:01 Ten Years? Really? 00:37:53 Favorite time period for Hawke. 00:40:33 Cameos by old characters. FINAL THOUGHTS 00:46:12 What class did you decide on for your main play through? 00:49:30 Why did you buy DA/ What was your favorite part? (mild spoiler)00:52:00 Major emotional responses (major spoiler)00:54:10 Your ending (spoiler!)00:57:55 Isabella talk. 00:59:01 Would you play DA3? 00:59:38 The city of Kirkwall and map talk. 01:00:51 A special request for one of those smexy Qunari as a party member in DA3. 01:01:33 Codex talk. 01:03:12 Links to articlesLead Writer Blasts Homophobic Fan, (great article!) Zero Punctuation, DA2 Review 01:04:52 Outro

CtH Ep 46 Getting Our Smurf On!

lessah@ddococktailhour.com (Lessah and Samius) — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 01:00:00 -0600

CTH, Episode 46, Getting our Smurf On!Welcome to the DDO Cocktail Hour where we discuss the social aspects of Dungeons and Dragons Online, Eberron Unlimited. Its a Smurfy week here at the DDO Cocktail Hour! This week we talk about movies, and other things, including things that bother us about in game strategy, team players, and wasted space. Samius Gurobo explains in detail how Jackalopes and STDs go together! He may still be hung up on Velah the Red Dragon, who I hear is just not that into him. And people say we arent educational psha! Thanks so much for listening! 42:39Intro: Tra la la la la laaaaaa Grab a cocktail! Lets get Smurfed! Who is your favorite Smurf? Twitter Question: What outdoor area would you like to see get a little love from the development team? Twitter Q: What annoys you?Things that annoy me: Cat Urine/Telemarketers/Other peoples kidsElitism/Pugs/Lack of PugsSamius has a good Pug! Busy summer at the movies! Forum: Sad LFMs By Walkingwolfmike Discussion: The Elitist mentality, LFM: WW hard, 2-4, know the quest! Seriously?!? Forums: Belated Congratulations to Kittakatgurl and Soloartist of Sarlona for their fantastic in-game wedding. Email: Re: Terry Prachet novelsEmial: Pirate Rose Girl Gamer has a girl scout! Email: Behind the rock! w/ MRBReach us at: Outro (Kentucky Vampires)

DDO CtH Ep 45, Well Read

lessah@ddococktailhour.com (Lessah and Samius) — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 01:00:00 -0600

CTH, Episode 45, Well Read!Welcome to the DDO Cocktail Hour where we discuss the social aspects of Dungeons and Dragons Online, Eberron Unlimited. Join us this week as we go off-topic a bit to share our favorite fantasy novels, and hear what our Twitter Followers are reading! Dont worry, we talk about game-stuff too well, if you count Samius Gurobos desire to shag every character in Stormreach (minus drow)! Listen to find out who is first on his Eberron Bucket List. This show is worth it just to hear him say the words sexy and toilet table in the same sentence! Be sure to check bonus material on our website for an Irish Game that Lessah deemed too dirty for iTunes! Thanks so much for listening! Intro: Celtic HighwayWe are not drinking! (Also Samius gives up Bioware & Blizzard Games for Lint)Boston Trip, Turbine(Modestly Hot Defined)Dragon Age 2! ZOMG! Twitter Question: Name the last book you read or are reading?The Shard Axe, By Marsheila Rockwell Release Date September 6th, 2011Twitter Q: What DDO Character/ Race would you like to get to know in that way? *wink wink Bonus Material! Irish Game removed for explicit content!Article: How Dungeons and Dragons Changed my LifeArticle: Enders Game the Movie?!? ZOMG!!!! True Reincarnation talk/ the long road to Completionist Flex Your Geek Podcast: Guild DramaReach us at: 90IPWNU00/ 904-796-8001Outro

DDO CtH ep 44, Get in Mah Barrel!

lessah@ddococktailhour.com (Lessah and Samius) — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0700

DDO Cocktail Hour, Episode 44, Get in Mah Barrel!Happy 5th Birthday to Dungeons and Dragons Online Eberron Unlimited! Welcome back to the DDO Cocktail Hour! This week we talk a lot about the DDO 5th Birthday Event, the good, the bad, and everything in between! Samius decides to take the completionist path and buy an iPhone! Listen to find out whats hot and what is not on the auction house in this post-apocalyptic game climate! Thanks so much for listening! 00:49:3900:00:15 Intro: Clearing A00:01:01 Happy Birthday DDO-EU & you are all diabolical!!! 00:03:10 Video posted of the Live Event By Mega Man Expert00:03:26 Auction House Tip of the Week! Pirates Port = Fast Cash Large Devil Scales are how much???00:04:15 Check out the latest issue of Becketts Massive Online Gamer, tons of DDo Articles! Incl: Chris Molsbees pick for Most Outstanding Guild of 2010: Mortal Voyage of Argonessenn! 00:05:26 Twitter Question: DDO Live event, Loved it? Hated it? why/ why00:10:22 Twitter Q: What style of hat? And what if anything did you add to your hat for the B-day event?00:14:47 After Action Review: DDO Live EventWe like: 1. Great loot, crafting = awesome2. Great design, funny kobold banter3. Mechanic for all levels was fantastic!4. Kobold resource gathering is the new outsource for dungeneering!5. Quest gave XP! 00:17:56 Things to think about for the future:1. Overage of doubloons and nothing to spend them on in the shop. Euphonia does not know how to make change!2. Consider making all items bound to account to minimize economic instability.3. Consider letting us see more of smugglers rest. (Island was pretty small)4. Game ground to a halt. 5. Consider keeping the pressure steady for the entire time limit. (Give a reward for saving all the kobolds and bringing them home when the job is done for example.)00:25:49 Forums: Im a Kobolt on the edge! By Purgatory00:27:14 Forums: Party at PAX East! 00:29:00 Doom! Forum: Racism in game & Samius gets neg rep!00:34:10 Emails! Ladder Goat Laughing! 00:35:31 Samius Gurobos shamelessly asks for advice on his new droid! 00:36:47 Ninja Guest, iPhone Expert: Kudesnik (Samius/ Kud make-out session in-coming)00:38:50 Samius shamelessly asks for money! 00:39:45 True Reincarnation talk! Paladins/ Sorcerors/ & Wizards Oh My! (make-out session 2)00:44:18 Samius commits to Completionist & makes a shameless lobby for Gnomes! 00:45:53 A Voicemail from Nklos! (CtHs first official drunk dial!)00:47:05 Reach us at: 90IPWNU00/ 904-796-800100:48:02 Dragon Age 2! ZOMG! 00:49:01 Outro & Toast Yo!

DDO CTH ep 43, Happy Hour!

lessah@ddococktailhour.com (Lessah and Samius) — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0700

CTH, Episode 42, Happy Hour!Happy Birthday DDO Cocktail Hour! Thats right! We have made it to one year of inglorious podcasting! Loads of other podcasters check in to serve warrants and otherwise berate us this week, as well as a special surprise from the infamous Morah and a special poem from Skaggy the Poet! Some other podcasters also drop in to wish the team Happy B-Day! The team talks a little bit about love until it makes Samius puke and change the subject! Listen to find out what happens when you give Cocktail Listeners free license to drunk-dial (to the tune of 3500 Turbine Points)! Thanks so much for listening! HERE is the link for the episode! Just left click and play or right click and save as to download! You can also listen from our home on cyberears HERE 01:04:14 00:00:02 Intro: (When Fire Reavers Attack! W/ Special Guest Morah& Basthuul) 00:02:09 Intro (Iron Deacon, Ninja call! #1)00:03:19 What are you drinking?00:03:04 Ninja Call #2 Rent To Pwn! (Jack Pot Shrouding!)00:06:37 What are you wearing?00:07:14 Skaggys B-day poem00:10:21 Twitter Question: Does your Significant Other play DDO?00:10:46 Ninja Call #3, Steiner Davion! (DDo CtH Suga-Daddy)00:13:01 Ninja Call #4, Wyldthing! (Just Another Fun Loving Supply Officer!)00:15:00 Ninja Call #5 Saxykitten68! (I love your Crunchy Bits Segment on DDo Cast!)00:17:11 Nija Call #6 Xiloscent! Pvp Bad!00:24:38 Twitter Q: Rules for an official CtH Drinking gameThe Rules for this weeks show (*you must be age 21 or over to play or drink a non-alcoholic beverage): 1.) Every time Lessah says: Hello! or You know what? You take a drink!2.) Every time Samius makes an innuendo, you take a drink!3.) Every time a word has to be beeped, you take a drink! (If Lessah is beeped, you take 2 drinks!)4.) Every Segway... you take a drink! (if its a good Segway, you must drink twice!)5.) Every time someone calls in, you take a drink!6.) At the end of the show, you must empty your glass, even if you have just refilled it!)00:27:32 A Special Message From Teppotastic!00:28:25 A Voicemal from Kudesnik!00:29:03 Happy Birthday wishes From our parent show: The DDo Cast00:30:10 Forums: A History And a Proposal by kittikatgurl00:36:43 Ninja Caller #7 BC Peterson (His cat plays Candyland!)00:39:23 Forums: My Wife/ Husband/ Partner Hates DDo by Ryan22000:42:03 Well Wishes from Flex Your Geek 00:43:16 Well Wishes from KIASA Cast00:44:55 Email: Teapot dome: How was your double dutch rudder?00:46:12 Lessah accidentally hangs up on 2 people & Samius considers hiring Anne as new chief editor! (was too hilarious to leave out!)00:47:32 Ninja Call #8 Thad Williams! (can be Nekkid for you in 2 seconds!)00:50:04 Ninja Call #9 Kosimo! (Oh, a Black Russian IS your drink!)00:53:03 Bonus Forum: Hezeru Proctologist w/ Myopia by Hadrienn00:53:35 Email: How do I overcome being Despaired when facing mummies in the desert?00:57:34 True Reincarnation: Chronoscope/ Red Fens/ Blood Tide Pirates/ Droaam talk01:01:48 Reach us at 90IPWNU00101L03:17 Outro & Toast

CTH Ep 42, Time Out!

lessah@ddococktailhour.com (Lessah and Samius) — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Welcome to the DDO Cocktail Hour! Where the rocks are big and the halflings are nervous! This week, we talk about the drama llama of weekends past as well as some other strange and unusual stuff and one of our listeners made a really cool Twitter Feed Gadget for your desktop! Listen to find out how you can finally drunk-dial the Cocktail Hour! Thanks so much for listening! Intro: (Walking the Dog)What are you drinking?Auction House Chat: The Dynastic Falcata used to be cool. Twitter Question: Twitter Q for ep 41: Inquiring minds want to know, what did you do during the great DDo Outage of 2011?True Reincarnate path updates x2Forums: Twitter Feed Gadget by Ormsbygore Feedback, Kudesnik My DDO Memorial Wall Idea (Also DDO Library Update for iPhone!) What is the most annoying thing in DDO? By Halifex Email: Skaggy/ Banned in WOW/ Lothgat has a real Cocktail Hour in MexicoOne year anniversary, Get DDO Points! Google Voice Mailbox! (904)796-8001 Also Known As: 90IPWNU001Reach us at Outro & Toast

DDO CTH ep 41, Better Left Unsaid

lessah@ddococktailhour.com (Lessah and Samius) — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Welcome back to another episode of the DDO Cocktail Hour! This week, we welcome special guest, Gavin, from the Flex Your Geek Podcast! Have you ever been in a party where something was probably better left unsaid? Well so have we! Our listeners have had some strange in game moments as well! We talk about things you would rather NOT hear while grouping with your party members and Samius Gurobo tries to kill our buzz with serious talk about memorials. In a moment of weakness, Lessah also admits that Samius was right about something! Listen to find out what Gavins safe word is and why he even needs one! Thanks so much for listening! 01:02:1400:00:10 Intro: (You To As Well)00:03:34 What are you drinking?00:04:48 Tagline? 00:06:17 Twitter Question: Give me a one-liner to go with our opening00:11:05 Twitter Question: What phrase would you rather NOT hear when in a party?00:20:20 True Reincarnate path and Samius Props00:24:55 Samius List00:28:23 Forums: Favorite Character Name of the Day, by Geoffhanna 00:30:58 Memorials, by Damgeniius 00:48:10 Email: Austin checks in with suggestions for a Lessah & Samius Item00:50:00 Comment on last show by Piraterose, girl gamer. 00:51:25 One year anniversary planning00:52:48 Gavin goes behind the rock. (Behind the rock explained!)00:58:58 Reach us at 01:01:37 Outro & Toast

CTH Ep 40, Pugging

lessah@ddococktailhour.com (Lessah and Samius) — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0700

WARNING: This weeks show contains almost no inappropriate material and is vaguely educational as well as a little serious. I realize our regular listeners might be scared and confused by this. We are also scared and confused. Bear with us this too shall pass. This week, the DDO Cocktail Hour is back with not with a vengeance, but with sage advice! (Dont laugh, stranger things have happened.) The team talks all about the Dos and Donts of being in a Pick Up Group or Pug. This is a social game after all, and pugging is one of the most social things you can do! The boys from KIASA cast also help out with a very special expert from The Hitch Hickers Guide to Eberron! Thanks so much for listening! 00:00:06 Intro: (Dancing with Angels)00:01:42 What are you drinking?00:02:40 A poem by Reorex w/ love to Samius:00:03:34 True Reincarnate blues00:04:25 Twitter Question: Do Pugs really suck? No no. Do you hate PUGS? Why or why not?00:12:46 Excuses Excuses. Confessions of a DDO Addict & a little Permadeath talk00:16:56 The Hitch Hikers Guide to Eberron: What is a PUG, By KIASA Cast 00:18:13 Pick up groups and you. (Sage PUG advice from Lessah & Samius) Making the most of your PUG group. - Listen to the Party leader - When in charge, take charge (but be cool about it)- Do not waste the partys time - Be as Self Sufficient as possible - Pay attention to the LFM (i.e. BYOH or In-Progress)- If you are taking too much damage in a fight, and being a drain on resources, its time to re-think your strategy .- For the love of all that is holy DRINK A FREAKEN POT!- If you are going to run-off on your own dont - If you run off on your own, make sure you can pull your own weight- Dont be a jerk - Focus on the quest, not your bad day at work!00:35:44 Final thoughts and the return of inappropriate conversation!00:36:25 Forums: Sandils Interactive Game Guide: 00:39:16 Email! CtH Withdrawals00:40:08 Chris Molsbee 00:43:06 PSA: Secure your account! 00:43:45 DDO Casts 200th Episode00:44:31 A Public Apology to Syberdyne00:45:28 Reach us at 00:46:37 Outro & Toast

DDO CtH ep 39 Das Auktionshaus

lessah@ddococktailhour.com (Lessah and Samius) — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0700

CTH, Episode 38, Das Auktionshaus (The Auction House!)
This is an episode you DO NOT want to miss! The Cocktail Hour returns money making tips this week as we welcome special guests Kudesnik and Jupiterspinning to the show! The team talks about making the most bang for your buck on the Auction House as well as spend hours upon hours gushing over Tron. Listen to hear Kudesnik try and talk Samius into buying an iphone. Thanks so much for listening! 00:00:05 Intro: Heartland
00:00:44 Surprise Guest!!!
00:01:19 What are you drinking?
00:05:10 Flex Flex Your Geek Special Guest
00:06:19 Movie talk! (Tron Legacy!)
00:07:35 Kudesnik talks Samius into buying an iPhone
00:16:02 Twitter Question: #CtHqa What kind of great deals have you found on the Auction House? Do you like the new sorting system?
00:26:27 Auction House Blues. Making money! Tips & Tricks (by Jupiterspinning!)
00:42:36 Valuable Item Pop Quiz!
00:59:43 What are our kids getting for Christmas!
01:03:00 We try to talk Jupiterspinning into coming back!
01:04:48 DDO CtH TP Giveaway!!!
Send us a screenshot! (be festiv! We have loads of TP and Tomes on Sarlona and Gold Coins on Orien!)
01:06:25 Reach us at
01:09:03 Outro & Toast

DDO CtH ep 38

lessah@ddococktailhour.com (Lessah and Samius) — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0700

CTH, Episode 38 TomesThe Cocktail Hour returns with a vengeance this week as we talk about tomes, reincarnation, and other inappropriate things! The team also talks about upcoming movies, games, and Samius rants (a lot) about Green Steel! Listen to find out what Samius Gurobo is getting for Christmas! Thanks so much for listening! Intro: Reggae ChristmasWhat are you drinking?Holiday Special! Skaggy the Poet CtH PoemTwitter Question: It's on!! #CtHqa name your shiny! What game are you looking forward to playing In the next year? How many hours a week do you give DDO?Movie talk! (Tron 2!)Christmas Presents!Bonus Question!Bardcast so what happened to that?Forums Tomes!!!! Email! The Shrining, by Agg DDO Min 2 or LIT 2Reach us at Outro & Toast

DDO CtH ep 37, True Reincarnate?

lessah@ddococktailhour.com (Lessah and Samius) — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0700

The Cocktail Hour returns with a vengeance this week as we welcome super cleric, Raspberry X, author of DDO Dailys Awesomesauce Divinity column. The team discusses taking the plunge of reincarnation as well as the upcoming Festivault. Listen to find out which quests our host/ hostess will be ransacking for coins this season! (Seriously all the cool people are doing it!) Thanks so much for listening! 00:05 Intro: Untamable Fire00:51 What are you drinking?02:00Twitter Question: Are you ready for the Festival!!! 08:02 Mini List of Quests to ransack for coins!*Bonus Question for CtH fans * How many times can you open a chest in DDO before you get a Ransack message? What message does the game give you after you are no longer able to pull loot from a chest at all? 10:26 #CtHqa on Twitter11:56 Twitter Question: Are you going to TR? Do you have any tips to share if you have?15:39 To Reincarnate, or NOT to Reincarnate.. that is the question! Preparation! 22:30 Are you over preparing? 23:25 Possible Strategies for the Mid-Level Blues! (12-16 in this case)29:54 Raspberry X is she really that hawt? Yeah, we think so! Go Read her blog! (its good!)32:05 Breeding better Pugs (Pick up Groups vs dogs with really flat noses) 33:27 Warning mildly inappropriate conversation follows. Samius admits to rolling a sorc!Forums35:46 Pre TR Checklist, by asphodeli36:24 Your Best Oops Moment, by HockeyramaLessah hazes noobs! For the record, ALT + F4 will exit you from the game very very fast and SHIFT + WASD will make you tumble if you have points in that skill. I apologize to the person I made disconnect for about 10 minutesRaspberryX kills a cleric with Potions of Wonder!Samius greases his party a lot. /death count (Please do not try this at home!)41:43 Email! Re: What is wrong with this picture & more! Permadeath on Khyber! Knights of the Crying SpyreThe Core HC Permadeath Guild Grats to Megamanexpert for winning second place in the video contest! (Also we gave him Turbine Points!)Comments on customizable armor49:00 Announcement! CtH Hiatus, (if I told you where I am going, Id have to kill you!) See you all in 2 weeks! 50:06 Reach us at and Samius Haiku that is really a poem! DDO Cast is giving away someones loot on Khyber!50:20 Outro & Toast

DDO CtH ep 36, Crafty Armor

lessah@ddococktailhour.com (Lessah and Samius) — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Economics 101 commences this week on the DDO Cocktail Hour! Is our in-game economy in trouble? Should we even care? How much is too much platinum when it comes to loot? The team rounds out fashion week and takes a look at some of the new armor skins available on Lamania coming in Update 8 and Samius Gurobo stands up for elven male masculinity everywhere! Listen to find out how much Blue Dragonscale Armor will cost you on the Auction House! Thanks so much for listening! 36:16Intro: Ode To Joy (Beethovens 9th)What are you drinking?New Armor available on Lamania. Dear Turbine, please dont let my elven males look like dance instructors any more. They are emasculated enough as it is! Twitter Question: What is your # in plat? What's the most $ you have spent on the Auction HouseLessah is spending HOW MUCH on Dragon Scale armor??? Wth M8!?!Email: What ever happened to that tome on Thelanis???Twitter Question: How do you all feel about the change from the gold to the plat standard in #ddoForumsDDO Economy, pMagic Are AH Prices Out Of Control? BYOH VOD Run, By Phidius Email: What is wrong with this picture (Original screenshot taken by Brian 14) Announcement! CtH Hiatus, Aloha everyone! See you all in 2 weeks! Reach us at Outro & Toast

DDO CTH Ep 35, Killer Threads

lessah@ddococktailhour.com (Lessah and Samius) — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Its fashion week here at the DDO Cocktail Hour! We were inspired by our parent show, the DDO Cast, and we put on our best threads! The team harps on endlessly (ok just Lessah) about armor customization in game and Samius talks abou the recent DDO drama Llama as well as identifies red flags that signal your addiction to Dungeons and Dragons Online! Visit the CtH website to see Samius and Lessah in their Sunday best and listen to find out how many player characters your community is hoarding! Thanks so much for listening! Intro: Inside the CastleDrama Llama! wth did I do Turbine???Update, Mabar Ban Problems New DDO Cast We love you!!! Twitter Question: What color scheme/ style is your ''about town'' armor? How important is it to look good in Stormreach?Twitter Question: How many PCs do you have and how many are active?Forums!!! (Killer Threads)DDO Video Contest Deadline Extended We are not supposed to favor one contender over another but were gonna! Big Props to some of my all-time favorite Video Makers: BNotoriousGhosteAgg Aggerson/showarmor off, by MyrddinmanTen Signs You Are Addicted to DDO, By StormfaceUpcoming: DDO Economy, pMagic Emails!!!!Reach us at Outro & Toast

DDO CTH Ep 34,The Nooner

lessah@ddococktailhour.com (Lessah and Samius) — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 01:00:00 -0600

This week we skip all that worthless foreplay and record the show over lunch. (Hence the show title) Adan Maskery checks in with the apothecary, and the team talks about the recent Mabar event and answers an assortment of random twitter questions from CtH listeners! Visit the CtH website to see the anime version of Samius Gurobo and listen to find out what draconic shape shifter is hanging out in the Bogwater tavern! Thanks so much for listening! 00:18 Intro: (City Strut)00:44 The Alcohol Apothecary with Adan Maskery, Barbarian Punch02:35 Ghostbusters 3 rumor mill03:51 Twitter Question: Ask US things! How about simply pass out Mabar items instead of extending the festival? By dogpig0019:56 Marbar post event talk28:00 ForumsSarlona Paladins LOH Contest, By TheDearLeader29:21 Emails!!!!34:52 Reach us at 35:41 Outro & Toast

DDO CTH Ep 33, Lore w/ Tolero

lessah@ddococktailhour.com (Lessah and Samius) — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 01:00:00 -0600

This week on the Craziness that is DDO CtH welcomes DDO Community Relations manager Tolero back to the show! We talk about Eberron Lore in Stormreach as well as favorite clickys, Halloween plans, the fate of DDO CtH now that DDO Cast will be ending and more! Listen to find out WHY Delera Omaren is the Jebidiah Springfield of Stormreach! Thanks so much for listening!00:00:09 Intro: Tavern Rock 2, From the DDO Soundtrack00:01:45 What are you drinking? 00:02:54 The Alcohol Apothecary with Adan Maskery (via Jerry Snook)00:04:41 Goodbye Jerry? What does that mean for the future of CtH? 00:09:35 Twitter Question: Cocktail Hour Twitter Q for this week: Name your favorite clicky! What is the ''Must Have'' clicky in your inventory? 00:18:26 Twitter Question: What Scares you about online gaming? Any thing directly with DDo?Bonus Twitter! I want to know about your Halloween plans? Gaming, slutty costumes, Trick or Treating with the kids, other? Answer 1 or both questions!00:26:05 Politics in Stormreach00:29:23 Religion in Stormreach, Silver Flame, Sovereign Host, Blood of Vol, Vulkoor, Lord of Blades. 00:38:40 Why is Stormreach so much more tolerant of diversity (religious and otherwise) than in the rest of Eberron? (Bonus! Why is it considered rude in Stormreach to ask for someones true name?) 00:41:55 Drow in Eberron. What makes drow in Eberron different from drow in other campaign settings (Forgotten Realms for example) Why do Xendrick Tribal drow dislike Searing heights drow? 00:44:26 Notable NPC's in Stormreach. (Samius Gurobo is Charlotte the Scarlets baby daddy!)Forums00:46:32 The Thelanis Anthology Thread, started by Robi3.0 00:47:27 Ask a Loremaster By MysticTheruge 00:47:43 Why starting a new character is a bummer by Mr. Wizard 00:50:34 This is a Beholder, By R3dL4nce 00:51:32 Email!!! (101 emails! Thank you CtH listeners!) 00:53:07 +1 Intelligence tome Thelanis, pay it forward?00:54:37 Samius email saying he is WRONG! 00:55:14 Reach us at 00:58:14 Outro & Toast

DDO CTH Ep 32, Bad Mood Monday

lessah@ddococktailhour.com (Lessah and Samius) — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 01:00:00 -0600

Thanks for joining us for another zany podcast!Here is your standard warning: Samius Angry, Samius Smash and then go cry in the corner! As always, actual news with actual facts can be found at our parent show, The DDO Cast! This week we are talking about mistakes. Everyone makes them, trust us! There is some movie talk and loads of email to sort through as well! Listen to find out why humans (and sometimes dwarves) in D&D will breed with ANYTHING! Thanks so much for listening!00:00:03 Intro: An Expert from Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, Alcohol (Thanks Jomark!)00:03:17 What are you drinking? 00:04:20 The Alcohol Apothecary with Adan Maskery 00:06:16 Ironman News & Movie News00:09:39 Twitter Question: What is your standard greeting when you log on? 00:13:28 Twitter Question: Have you ever made a horrible mistake that cost the party loot/ xp/ failure while in a raid or a group? Confess! 00:22:19 Confessions, Lessah Shroud and Permadeath Shame! (Contains Spoilers)00:27:00 Samius Shame Grief. Grease is a Party Buff.00:28:05 Forums: Congrats to Pannzzy for a solo of the Shroud, By Twizznatch00:30:08 What new race would you like to see next? By Coldin 00:30:29 Email Microconsole? 00:33:34 Email, Landmine: Where is my podcast!?!00:35:12 Email, Zozo Next weeks guest: Killed in a Smiling Accident 00:37:26 Email, EcgricDDO, From the Premium Perspective, What about a Role play/ Permadeath Guild? Can you have the best of both worlds? 00:41:45 Thanks to Skaggy the Poet for writing a Permadeath Poem! (maybe for Lessah, the jury is out)00:42:16 Thanks to Flex Your Geek Podcast for having Lessah on as their latest guest!00:43:03 Reach us at 00:44:01 Outro & ToastJonathon Coulton: Baby got Back, Lyrics by a poet of great esteem: Sir Mix A Lot!

DDO CTH ep 31, Party Camp

lessah@ddococktailhour.com (Lessah and Samius) — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 01:00:00 -0600

Welcome to another crazy week in Dungeons and Dragons Online! Samius is back and all is right with the world. Or is it? We are talking all about loot drama this week with special guest Teppotastic from yellowspandex.com. Things get a little out of hand, but the crew manages to come back together and make everything all right in the end! Listen to find out what other MMO Lessah has been playing in secret for several months! Thanks so much for listening!00:48:5400:00:36 Intro: (Kentucky Vampires)00:02:04 What are you drinking? 00:03:54 The Alcohol Apothecary with Adan Maskery 00:07:26 Twitter Question: Tweet early, tweet often! CTH Twitter Q: Have you ever felt guilty for taking loot in a raid or group when others went empty-handed?00:14:11 Raid loot talk. Loot drama, guilt and, pity loot, and other stuff!Forums:00:15:26 Hound Raid Drama by patriotray29 00:20:27 Clerics and Raid Loot Rant AyumiAmakusa 0025:00 Let me customize my armor! AestorTheKnight 00:25:49 Lessahs Secret shame 00:28:00 Email and more email!00:34:32 Samius build email! 00:42:51 +1 Intelligence tome Thelanis giveaway! (Thanks Reorex!) Screenshot/ Photoshop Contest!00:45:21 yellowspandex.com 00:46:30 Reach us at Outro & ToastThe Leaky Dingy DaiquiriIngredients1 1/2 cups sliced banana 1/2 cup light rum 1/2 cup bottled sweet-and-sour cocktail mix 1/4 cup thawed orange juice concentrate 30 ice cubes PreparationPlace the ingredients in blender, except for the ice cubes, and process until smooth. With blender on, add ice cubes, 1 at a time, and process until smooth. Serve immediately.

DDO CTH Ep 30, Permadeath

lessah@ddococktailhour.com (Lessah and Samius) — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 01:00:00 -0600

This week Samius is out for real life business. That leaves Lessah alone and lonely and possibly crying into her Iron Man 2 DVD box. This week, Lessah returns to her roots and talks extensively about a style of play called Permadeath with guests Jibblet and Gederix from The Sublime Permadeath Guild. Lessah answers a few emails and we find out just what it takes for twelve Permadeathers to survive inside a raid and if they even know what a raid is! Thanks so much for listening!00:00:10 Intro: (Untamable Fire)00:01:36 What are you drinking? 00:03:29 The Alcohol Apothecary with Adan Maskery 00:04:59 Twitter Contest 46 votes FTW! 00:05:34 Twitter Question: Have you ever tried Permadeath. Would you? Why or why not?00:12:38 What makes a person decide to play Permadeath?00:18:21 What is Permadeath anyway? 00:21:17 Challenge is relative00:23:25 Death Stories, city & lag deaths count!00:25:20 Stop making the game too easy!00:27:09 Massive Online Gamer, Chris Molsbee Article 1 Article 2 (By Lessah!) 00:28:49 When good quests go bad. 00:29:44 How hard do you like it? The flavors of PD.Permadeath Section in the ForumsPermadeath Guild Listing, something for every server! 00:30:59 Show me your noobs email! Cauthey: What is a raid? 00:34:07 POP QUIZ!!! (Lets see if these Perma-newbs can navigate raid-talk!)00:39:51 LINKS: Shilers Definitive Static Rewards and Unique Loot ThreadRowanheals Quest List (Color-coded or raids and Pre-recs) 00:40:20 Email, Austin! 00:43:31 Email, Sir Heals A Lot, DUDE!00:44:54 Reach us at 00:45:37 Outro & Toast

DDO CTH ep 29, Awesomesauce

lessah@ddococktailhour.com (Lessah and Samius) — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 01:00:00 -0600

This week Samius and Lessah welcome part time Crunchy-Bits Producer and full-time code monkey Anne Trent back to the show! The team has had loads of emails this week and try to answer them all! There is also talk of the fall TV line-up as well as some PUG talk. Rasberryx, who authors the Awesomesauce Divinity column over at DDO Daily makes a cameo appearance to shed some wisdom on what its like to be a cleric in a PUG! Listen to find out what makes Samius Gurobo rage-quit ten minutes before the show is even over! Thanks so much for listening!00:00:10 Intro: Kidcarus (Picked by Anne!)00:00:45 What are you drinking? 00:02:49 Twitter Contest 00:04:58 TV Show talk00:08:22 Anne Trent and Crunchy Bits Questions! 00:12:03 A Public Apology to Adan Maskery 00:13:02 Email 1 (from Fillet!)00:16:09 Code Monkey Confessions 00:17:06 Email 2 (from Skaggy the poet!)*warning, Lessah fakes a BAD British accent!00:18:45 Email 3 (From Habib) &the web Contest winner!00:20:38 Email 4 (From Karranor)00:22:12 Email 5 (From Happyshogoth)00:24:25 Email 6 (From Bello) 00:28:05 Email 7 (From Adan Maskery) 00:29:24 Discussion, Clerics and Pugs00:33:03 Ninja Guest, Rasberryx Awesomesauce!00:37:08 Samius Rage-Quits00:37:49 More Cleric talk from Anne and Raspberry!00:43:09 Gamer-Gurl Talk! (Flipping your skin)00:45:55 Reach us at 00:47:12 Outro & Toast

DDO CTH ep 28, The Virgin Podcaster

lessah@ddococktailhour.com (Lessah and Samius) — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 01:00:00 -0600

Warning:
There are those who might say we go too far... I say, we don't go too far enough!
Please prepare yourself for possible uncontrollable laughter and never ever mistake what we do for something that is meant to be serious, or helpful!
Any complaints you might have can be submitted to our our parent show: The DDO Cast.
Otherwise sit back, grab your favorite cocktail, and enjoy as we explore the ''lighter'' side of Dungeons and Dragons On line, Eberron Unlimited!

This week Samius and Lessah welcome the smoldering poet from the DDOCast's Poetry Corner, Skaggy The Poet
to the show and there is a ninja surprise guest as well (from Turbine even)! Who says cyberstalking went out in 2008! The team talks about game music and make up some zany tavern names! Listen to find out the perfect DDO/ Hollywood movie pitch starring Bruce Willis as the tragic hero of Kobold Assault!
Thanks so much for listening!

00:00:13 Intro:''Native Son''
00:01:40 What are you drinking?
00:04:46 Twitter: What song runs through your head while playing DDO?
00:09:02 Ninja Guest Glin!!!
00:18:28 Twitter: If you could name a tavern in DDO, what would it be called?
00:28:17 Game! Name that tavern!
00:36:27 Discussion, Pale Master & other stuff
00:43:22 Skaggy is a Poet... That's all you really need to know!
00:49:41 Video Link: The Escapist Magazine: Movie Bob's D&D
Movie Talk!
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/videos/view/escape-to-the-movies/2002-Dungeons-Dragons
00:56:49 Customer Support Rant
00:59:36 Turbine Points! (Contests on the Fly FTW!) Grazt to Jaklee!
01:03:00 Reach us at
01:05:03 Outro & Toast

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DDO CTH, ep 27 Half-n-Half

lessah@ddococktailhour.com (Lessah and Samius) — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 01:00:00 -0600

This week Samius and Lessah welcome super model and part-time male gigolo, Adan Maskery to the show! The team talks about strutting your stuff as a half orc or half elf, and ask some questions that beg for answers! There is a smattering of actual helpful talk as the team tries to assist a listener in finding the ''right'' guild for him/ her. Thanks so much for listening!00:00:25 Intro: Tragic November ''Don't End''00:01:36 What are you drinking? 00:03:59 iTunes woes! 00:08:07 Twitter: What is smexier? Half orc or half-elf? 00:17:47 Audio Email/ Ransom Note: Vorpal Bunny Slipper00:19:08 Adan Maskery Bonus Twitter Question: Which would you rather have, iconic weapons or armor and what would it have? 00:24:03 Adan's Alcohol Apothecary 00:26:53 Email: ''I needs me a guild!''00:32:39 Adan Maskery's rant00:34:44 Samius' pugs suck story & ramblings00:43:01 Reach us at 00:44:34 Another Shining Force derailment! 00:45:31 Outro & Toast

DDO CTH ep 26, Awkward moments

lessah@ddococktailhour.com (Lessah and Samius) — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 01:00:00 -0600

Attention Commuters! This episode might take more than one commute to listen to! Normally I like to keep it around an hour, but with Jerry, there is just no getting into that time frame. Also, there is some serious content on this particular show. Please don't hate us for that! Also, there are one or two educational elements in this show. Can you forgive us? I certainly hope so! As we still try to embrace the lowest common denominator. Any complaints you might have can be submitted to our producer, a piece of Burned Toast (no really), or our parent show: The DDO Cast. Otherwise sit back, grab your favorite cocktail, and enjoy as we explore the ''lighter'' side of Dungeons and Dragons On line, Eberron Unlimited!

This week Samius and Lessah welcome Jerry Snook back the show! The team talks a lot about shameful moments in gaming as well as the life-cycle of the MMO player! Samius and Jerry have a rant fest and the team comes up with a way for Turbine to make even more fast cash! Listen to find out how Jerry reacts when formally asked to go behind the rock! Thanks so much for listening!

01:27:07
00:00:25 Intro: ''Do Re Mi'' By Mock Duck (seriously!)
00:01:00 What are you drinking? The Dirty Kobold = I Sweet Vermouth + 2 Vodka + 4 Spanish Olives + .5 brine
00:03:00 Vegitarian Hazing http://www.baconfreak.com/
00:05:06 Twitter: Name your shame! Awkward moments in DDO.
00:09:53 Jerry's Shame
00:11:01 Samius Gurobo's shame
00:12:53 Ninja Adan's Alcohol Apothecary, The Dirty Kobold, By the Iron Decon
00:17:23 Lessah's Awkward Moments Quiz!
00:23:37 Twitter: What do you miss from DDO that used to be in game and now it's gone?
00:27:14 Samius' Twitter gets derailed by Shining Force for the iphone
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shining_Force
00:29:20 What Jerry Misses
00:30:12 What Lessah Misses
00:31:31 Parsec Awards f/u
00:32:21 Back Pack gets a work over, Rot = Bad Loot
00:37:16 Disscussion: The Life-Cycle Of the MMO Player
00:45:04 Samius rant's about stuff (Dungeons and Dragons = Satain's Game)
00:57:09 Jerry rant's about green steel and large ingreedients
Sanadil's DDO Ultimate Game Guide
01:11:11 Forums: Goodbye Memnir, moment of silence (*editor's note: I was going to insert The Buguler's Cry here, but the music hit too close to my heart, ''universi unus'')
01:12:27 Samius funs up the show
01:13:32 Jerry gets a formal Rock invitation
01:14:24 Solo of the Pit Tutorial by Odin http://www.youtube.com/user/obdinsnubinhiemer
01:16:39 Email, Episode 25.2 comments, thanks Pixelbox!
01:22:19 Samius talks about Harry Beaters
01:23:28 Jerry's money making idea
01:24:14 CTH's DDO Store Large ingreedient suggestion
01:25:03 Reach us at
01:26:07 Outro & Toast

DDO CTH ep 25, The Ethernet

lessah@ddococktailhour.com (Lessah and Samius) — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 01:00:00 -0600

This week Samius and Lessah welcome DDO Player and all around great guy, Jaklee to the show! The team talks a lot about the DDO Store and ways Turbine can make more money. There is a lot of talk about mana potion addiction and playing Dungeons and Dragons Online your own way! Listen to find out what else has wings besides Favored Souls and why Lessah is a Communist Red Herring! Thanks so much for listening! 00:59:58Intro: Blue Dreams00:00:30 What are you drinking?00:03:40 Twitter: What do you want to see added to the DDO Store? 00:11:12 Twitter: Build talk: What build do you not like? If you have room, Give the main reason?00:17:22 Bonus Twitter Question from Jaklee00:20:35 DDO Store discussion, Turbine needs money our suggestions on how to make more! 00:27:12 Samius controversial suggestion and Lessahs first Im Ok, Youre Ok, therapy session. 00:32:12 Players who limit the use of the DDO Store00:36:39 Merchandizing 00:41:09 The deconstruction of Jaklee00:46:37 Forums Mana Pot Addiction and You!Forums: Hey Buddy, I think youve had enough, by Bokabokahttp://forums.ddo.com/showthread.php?p=3068290#post3068290The Slippery Slope, by Sirea http://forums.ddo.com/showthread.php?p=3179902#post3179902DDO Store from the perspective of a VIP who started out as F2Phttp://forums.ddo.com/showthread.php?p=3191997#post319199700:53:27 Forums: Short Manned by GbantaR http://forums.ddo.com/showthread.php?t=27045800:55:48 Email: Samius and Lessah rule the world!00:58:16 Reach us at Outro & Toast

DDO CTH Ep 24, Behind the Rock

lessah@ddococktailhour.com (Lessah and Samius) — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 01:00:00 -0600

Hi! Sorry for the double post on this one, I had to fix a couple of words that were bugging me! Sorry about that! No one is perfect!

This week Samius and Lessah welcome Rheebus the Rogue to the show as well as an exclusive interview with Eberron creator, Keith Baker! http://bossythecow.com/hdwt/
Adan Maskery checks in with Adans Alcohol Apothecary and Fopos Why segment returns! The team talks about Gen Con, the aftermath, Eberron Lore, and Lessah takes Rheebus behind the rock where no one can see! Thanks so much for listening!

01:09:11
Intro: Iron and Nickel
00:00:53 Gen Con Aftermath!
00:04:23 Samius Gurobos beer story!
00:07:46 196 Twitter Followers!
00:08:43 Twitter: What is your favorite thing about Eberron?
00:16:24 Twitter: Where would you like to see DDo go If we were able to travel to a new part of Eberron?
00:23:06 Interview with Keith Baker
00:33:12 Rheebus the Rogue goes behind The Rock!
Segments:
00:41:16 Adans Alcohol Apothecary
00:44:23 Fopos Why
00:47:30 Gen Con Talk, The Aftermath!
00:52:00 Random Clankenbeard Sighting!
00:58:20 Forum: Druid Talk By Cyr http://forums.ddo.com/showthread.php?t=266337
00:59:15 Forum: A Tale of Two VoDs By Vanshilar http://forums.ddo.com/showthread.php?t=267220 Solo of a VOD as an Arcane Archer
01:01:50 Email: Where is Samius Gurobos other pink bunny slipper?
01:04:24 Reach us at
Special thanks to Tragic November for providing the music for Adans show!
01:06:08 Quick Sidebar about a couple of other games
01:08:13 Outro & Toast

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DDO CTH, Ep 23, Tirade!

lessah@ddococktailhour.com (Lessah and Samius) — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 01:00:00 -0600

This week Samius and Lessah welcome yet another new segment to the show: Fopos Why where he tosses random thoughts out into the podcasting void for your pleasure! The team digs deep and gets into a serious tirade about money in DDO as well as the finer points of power gaming vs casual play. Listen to find out which superhero the team would most like to have relations with and post your own personal pick in the comments! Thanks so much for listening! *special note* There is a directors cut of the show downloadable only at the CTH website. So much more will make sense! SHOW NOTES:Intro: The BumpApothecary Adan is ill re: Barbarian B-fast BuffetNew Segment : Fopos WhyThe Rock Incident IntermissionAre you ready for Starcraft 2? Public Service announcement: Baby Face Nelson might rob your guild blind!Paladins! Bad boys, bad boys what cha gonna do? (Special thanks to Merlask for allowing me use the sound byte from her video before I actually asked to do so!) Discussion: Auction House Blues the plat sink in DDODiscussion: Can you make it to the endgame in DDO without becoming a power gamer? Forums: Paladin solo of the Demon Queen Samius Shames Lessah for being a noob after 4 years of playing the same game!The Month of the DDO Podcast! Emails: Congrats to our Contests winners from last week! Anne Trent/ Stabbity/ Thad Williams/ and The Brute Shadow-Humpers AnonymousTrue Dungeon Giveaway! Outro: Bad Chicken Joke!

DDO CTH, Ep 22, Hanging Tough

lessah@ddococktailhour.com (Lessah and Samius) — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 01:00:00 -0600

This week Samius and Lessah welcome a new segment to the show: Adans Alcohol Apothecary. The team ''Hangs Tough'' with talk about hard to find loots and lutes as well as the right way to beat your boss or someone elses as the situation allows! There is a delightful discussion about unicorns and other podcasts as well. Also, Samius Gurobo cries like a little girl! Thanks so much for listening! Intro: (Exciting Sunrise)New Segment! Adans Alcohol ApothecaryWhat are you drinking?Twitter: What is your loot white whale? Twitter: What are you doing when you are not playing DDO? Samius Gurobo. Abject humiliation! Discussion: Other Podcasts!The Toblowsky Files, A Good Day At AuschwitzGamebreaker TV Limited Edition PodcastForums: Bring your own Healing ShroudDDO Points Cards Emails: If only we had your bank account info, we could transfer this 10.5 mil with no red red tape )Show me your Noobs: What is a boss beater? Outro& Toast

DDO CTH Ep 21, Gen Con Indy

lessah@ddococktailhour.com (Lessah and Samius) — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 01:00:00 -0600

Warning: This is NOT our regular program! This episode provides advice and useful information dealing with Gen Con Indy 2010. Tune in next week for drunken banter srrounding Dungeons and Dragons Online Eberron Unlimited where we talk candidly about the game we all play and love and sometimes hate! This abbreviated episode is all about the upcoming Gen Con 2010 happening in Indianapolis, Indiana! http://www.gencon.com/2010/indy/default.aspx The team (who WILL be at Gen Con!) talks about what to expect & bring if you have never been to the Con before. Thanks so much for listening! Warning: This is NOT our regular program! This episode provides advice and useful information dealing with Gen Con Indy 2010. Tune in next week for drunken banter that focuses on the Dungeons nad Dragons Online - Eberron Unlimited. The game we all play and love and sometimes hate! This abbreviated episode is all about the upcoming Gen Con 2010 happening in Indianapolis, Indiana! The team (who WILL be at Gen Con!) talks about what to expect & bring if you have never been to the Con before. Thanks so much for listening! Gen Con Indy, whats that & why should I even go? What is at Gen Con? GAMES! Any and all you can think of!!! board games, card games, celebrity appearances, electronic gaming, anime, film festivals, miniature games, live action and standard role playing games, seminars, workshops etc etcSome Gen-Con essentials that I downloaded from the Gen Con Indy Website:A DownTown Map of Parking Garages. (Hint: arrive by 9AM or risk walking several blocks)A Down Town Hotel Map (Call them! Some other Gen-Con goers may have cancelled their trip!)A Down Town Restaurant Map! (Just in case!)Map of the Exhibit Hall (including a list of what exhibitors are in what booth!)Event Catalog: (Do not sweat this! Even Catalogs are FREE and everywhere!) If it is your first time, you can keep your schedule very open and still have loads of activities to keep you busy that are impromptu and free!Here are some FREE events that you might consider checking out:(There are many more than this as well!)1.) ''I'm Wil Wheaton, and I'm a Gamer '' (Friday the 6th of August at 11am in the Westin Grand Ballroom)2.) Hamlet vs. MacBeth: The Shakespearean SmackDown ! (This is a Film!) Thursday the 5th of August at 7 PM in the Indiana Ballroom.3.) D&D Screenplay reading: screenwriter Artee Porchia in a reading of the hopefully soon to be produced Forgotten Realms movie. This event consists of a reading by you and the writer. In the hope of polishing this screenplay before it is to be pitched. Included will be swag from the company to further promote the movie. Thursday 5th of August, 9PM, Westin, Cucaus4.) Did I mention that ALL Seminars are free! The Art Show is free! You can spend an entire day in the Exhibit Hall playing demos of board games and previewing the latest and greatest in video games for free as well! 5.) Have younger kids? Most KID-listed events in the family fun pavilion are FREE! All kinds of crafting activities and there are quite a few KID-Oriented RPGs listed that still have tickets available!Speaking of kids! (Special Guests Zoe & Remy talk about Gen Con from a lower perspective!)I have a spouse who HATES gaming! How do I sell them on this vacation!?!Four Words: Ball & Chain Events! GENCON SURVIVAL Food for thought! Have Games Will Travel podcaster Paul Tevis says: ''every day you must...''Episode 22 of the DDO Cast Hosted by Merlask, over an hour of straight-talk about GenCon Indy! Things DDo Players need to take note of:Gen-Con Indy DDO Cast taping will be on Friday, 8PM at Jillians, Party at 9PM!Last Minute Tweets: What game are you looking to play?What to expect as a Gen Con noob & how much is too much spending $$

DDO CTH Ep 20, Glin From Turbine!

lessah@ddococktailhour.com (Lessah and Samius) — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 01:00:00 -0600

Warning: We do not take ourselves, our favorite game, or anything else too seriously. We pride ourselves on riveting our TENS of followers with drunken banter! We dont fear the lowest common denominator we wholly embrace it! If you are looking for hard-hitting news, and things that might be mistaken for facts, please refer our parent show: The DDO Cast. Otherwise sit back, relax, grab your favorite cocktail whatever that might be, and enjoy as we explore the lighter side of Dungeons and Dragons Online, Eberron Unlimited! Fasten your seat belts and make sure your seats back and tray tables are in the upright position kids, because this week Samius and Lessah welcome GLIN from the DDO Turbine team! Listen as Lessah falls all over herself trying to think of witty things to say (&fails) and Samius tries to talk everyone into actually trying to be good players! The team talks about GenCon Indy and veers off topic to talk movies and the show goes completely haywire when an Educational and Informative discussion takes place! Thanks so much for listening!Intro: Essential 80s &the debut appearance from Producer BT who showers the Team w/ insultsWhat are you up to? What are you drinking? Twitter: Favorite movie insult!Twitter: What summer blockbuster are you MOST looking forward to? Glin is super cool and awesome and even Samius Gurobo loves him! (Well not really, but Lessah makes up for it)Questions for Glenn:Will Turbine be at Gen Con?Will Turbine ever give sword and board some love? Feedback and you! How to and how NOT to do it. Congrats to Legion, the first guild on Thelanis to get an airship!!!!The Free Companions, the First Guild Airship on KhyberOver Raided, the first guild on Orien to get an airship!!!Coven of Heroes, on Cannith, the First Guild Airship there! Festivult is back! WTF Mate? Top picks for Festivult cookies that are most useful.Forums: Three Man Epic VON Outro& Toast

DDO CTH Ep 19 The British Invasion

lessah@ddococktailhour.com (Lessah and Samius) — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 01:00:00 -0600

Warning: Dry British Humor contained within! Where news-based podcasts might take themselves too seriously, we pride ourselves on riveting our TENS of followers with drunken banter! We dont fear the lowest common denominator we wholly embrace it! And oh yes we WILL tell what we are drinking because its called COCKTAIL HOUR!
Also, todays show is not exclusively about DDO! I know its shocking, but people cannot eat, sleep, and breathe the exact same game for four years straight! Sure we talk DDO, but we wander waaaay off topic this episode and even use complete sentences at one point!
Once again, if you are looking for hard-hitting news, please refer our parent show: The DDO Cast. Otherwise sit back, relax, grab your favorite cocktail whatever that might be, and enjoy as we explore the lighter side of Dungeons and Dragons Online, Eberron Unlimited!

Cue the Benny Hill Music, because this week Samius and Lessah welcome long-time podcasters Van Hemlock and Jon Shute from the Van Hemlock Podcast to the show! Our crew veer off-topic a bit to discuss the finer points of gaming and how to wade through so many game choices in such a heavily saturated market. Listen to find out WHY Samius Gurobo is really ALWAYS wearing pants! Thanks so much for listening!

Intro: Van Hemlock Spoof
Amends in Vain (
What are you drinking?
Tomatoe/ Tomatoe, English vs American language
Fag/ Chips/ Football/ Pants! Oh my!
Twitter: Whom would you rather be stuck on a desert island with? Van Hemlock or Jonshute? What ONE game would you bring?
Twitter: What is your favorite TV Show from across the pond.
Van Hemlock and Jon Shute may very well be the best podcast you have never listened to.
- Discussion #1: The Law of Diminishing Returns
- Gamebreakers E-3 review (Gary Gannon is far too hot for me to take his opinion seriously!)
- Steam and Meta-Score: Bioshock/ Oblivion/ Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic
Article: Physician Gank Thyself, http://www.escapistmagazine.com/articles/view/issues/issue_253/7529-Physician-Gank-Thyself this article highlights what I feel is a breakover point for most MMORPG players where you have a break over point between being a casual player and committing to be a serious gamer by investing in the game on a more sophisticated level. (In DDO 10-14)
Forums:
Vast & Mysterious Teaser and next weeks guest!
Samius & Jonshute make out a little
Outro& Toast

DDO CTH Episode 18, Ughh is Ugly

lessah@ddococktailhour.com (Lessah and Samius) — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 01:00:00 -0600

DDO Cocktail Hour, Episode 18, Ughh is UglyWarning: Very little educational material is contained within this podcast. In fact, we PRIDE ourselves on being pretty darn silly! Once again, if you are looking for hard-hitting news, please refer our parent show: The DDO Cast. Otherwise sit back, relax, grab your favorite cocktail whatever that might be, and enjoy as we explore the lighter side of Dungeons and Dragons Online, Eberron Unlimited! This week Lessah and Samius welcome special guest Stormbringers http://www.stormbringers.2hell.com/ founding guild leader (and professional musician) Ughh http://www.obliviaxe.com/ The team discusses lore, multiclassing, barbarian hit points, and Show Me Your Noobs comes back with desert repairs! As always, thanks so much for listening! Intro: Obliviaxe: Master Your RealityWhat are you drinking? Lessahs DrinkWhat are you up to? Tower of Despair Twitter Question: How deep do you Multiclass? Twitter Question: How much do you know about Eberron Lore? Follow Keith Baker on Twitter!!! (He is going to GENCON!!!) Forums: Ask a LoreMaster! Ughh and near death experiences! (Its been several months do you know where your guild leader is?)Emails! Forums: Mod 7release notes wishlist Show me your noobs! Repair my stuff and dont break it! Great DDO Links for both new and old players! Next Weeks Guest: Its a British Invasion! Outro& Toast

DDO CTH Ep 17 Nekkid Comrades

lessah@ddococktailhour.com (Lessah and Samius) — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 01:00:00 -0600

This week Lessah and Samius welcome special guest Kudesnik! The team talks about zerging in-depth as well as the new updates to the DDO Library! Listen to find out WHY Samius decides to do this show nekkid! As always, thanks so much for listening! Intro: Boris Grebenschikov (Aquarium)What are you drinking? What are you up to? Twitter: If it was your last day in DDOTwitter Question: Are you a zerger? Intervention!!! CONGRATS to Pirate Rose and Kosimo for winning 500 TP each last week! Trivia Questions answered by Kudesnik and Samius = Epic fail!Kudesniks Iphone App, whats new and what would you like to see?Red Rover Red Rover, let Van Hemlock and Jon Shute, PLEASE come over!Forums: DDO Care Packages for Military GamersEmails! Llothpally & Invent a GuardOutro& Toast

DDO Cocktail Hour Ep 16, Bad Drinks

lessah@ddococktailhour.com (Lessah and Samius) — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 01:00:00 -0600

This week Lessah and Samius welcome special guest Jerry Snook from the DDO Cast to the show! Dont worry we dont let him too get serious at any point. The team talks about at length about Spells that might be useful in real life/ Quest Flagging/ Epic Questing/ Vault of Night/ Coffee/ and Jerry demonstrates that he knows WAY too much information about chick stuff. As always, thanks so much for listening! 00:00 Intro: Swingtime!01:45 What are you drinking? (Warning! Bad Drinks Follow!)05:02 Coffee Talk! 09:15 What are you up to? SOS Flagging 12:52 Dragon Touched Armor Talk18:00 Epic Quests20:05 DDO Cast Build Guild becomes breakfast for Vellah23:34 Movie Talk! PSA & Samius pulls Jerrys man card26:34 Prince Of Persia & Green Lantern29:36 Twitter Question: Have you Ever walked out of a theatre when the movie was bad?30:22 Extended Star Wars talk!32:59 Movie Twitters cont37:29 Twitter Question: Would you pay for an R-Rated Quest? 42:22 ME2 & Jerry fails at stalking a woman in a video game.44:48 Twitter Question: If you could have one DDO Spell in real life what would it be?48:15 Samius Gurobo rules the world via meteor swarm!49:53 Jerry is a pervert, but uses invis with practical applications! 51:09 Parsec Awards talk.54:12 Game revistited! /Squelch /Shadowhump or /Guildinvite using DEVS!!! 01:00:24 Emails! We love Emails! Tron 2.0 01:03:49 Email, Role play advise & links for Sharkhunter:Outro& Toast

DDO Cocktail Hour Episode 15 Ninja!

lessah@ddococktailhour.com (Lessah and Samius) — Tue, 25 May 2010 01:00:00 -0600

Warning: No Really this is a serious warning! This show is very very funny! You might fall over in fits of laughter! You should not drive or operate heavy machinery while listening to this podcast! Very little educational content is contained within this show! If you are looking for hard-hitting news, please refer our parent show: The DDO Cast. Otherwise sit back, relax, grab your favorite cocktail whatever that might be, and enjoy as we explore the lighter side of Dungeons and Dragons Online, Eberron Unlimited! This week, Lessah has a very special surprise for Samius in the way of Ninja Guest Anne Trent! (Who turns out to be the best guest evah!!!) Listen as Samius falls all over himself trying to look cool and uses more innuendo than should be allowed in any Podcast Ever! The team talks about quest story lines, Epic content, DDO Europe, the team plays a cool game, and MORE! You can listen to the clean version of the show on itunes or cyberears, but the directors cut of the show is about 15 minutes longer and not appropriate for young listeners! It can be downloaded only in this weeks website bonus material. As always, thanks so much for listening! Intro: NINJA SURPRISE!!!!! http://my.ddo.com/theris/What are you drinking? What are you up to? Lessah: Reaver FTW!!! Samius: Javabot & ButterballNinja Guest: Raid Raid Raid!Twitter Samius: Epic content? Do you do it?Twitter Lessah: What DDO Storyline is your favorite? Do you even read NPC text? All about Ninjas! Forums: Samius Googles & Lessah talks DDO EuropeGAME!!! /Squelch /shadowhump or /GuildinviteEMAILS! Bruce is hawt, Jeff bridges is not. Outro& Toast

DDO Cocktail Hour Episode 14 Sig

lessah@ddococktailhour.com (Lessah and Samius) — Wed, 19 May 2010 01:00:00 -0600

This week, Lessah and Samius welcome Sig, The Director of Online Operations at Turbine to the show! In over 50 minutes, Lessah and Samius manage to NOT learn or teach anyone anything and the show quickly falls into drunken debauchery! (sorry in advance for occasional popping of our guests microphone) The team talks A LOT about television then and now. Intro: What are you drinking? What are you up to?Lessah B-Day Surprise!Samius kills Van Hemlock!Twitter Samius: What season finale are you waiting for? Twitter Lessah: What was your favorite cartoon series or movie as a kid?POP QUIZ!!!!! Sig! He is 27 feet tall and bullet proof but who is he really?Forums? To troll or not to troll? That is the question! Donations wanted to buy Sig and Tolero new micsSamius overdoses on Ironman2 Sam Gilbeys Ironman 2 Movie PosterEMAILS! Something about a rogue and a necklace. Outro& Toast

DDO Cocktail Hour Episode 14, Sig!

lessah@ddococktailhour.com (Lessah and Samius) — Wed, 19 May 2010 01:00:00 -0600

DDO Cocktail Hour, Ep 13 Mocktail

lessah@ddococktailhour.com (Lessah and Samius) — Tue, 11 May 2010 01:00:00 -0600

This week we turn the show upside down and allow the spouses too take over the show in this one of a kind episode: Mocktail Hour! Thanks so much for listening! 0:00 Introductions Clankenbeard and Torrance to MockTail Hour0:59 What Are You Drinking?2:24 What Are You Up To?3:18 Some Vague Forum Reference4:15 Torrance Bashes Samius #15:26 Clanky Bashes Lessah #17:10 Samius's Love for IM28:06 Butterscotch Update8:23 Clanky Bashes Skype #1--Samius Input8:48 Confirmation of ''Big Dealedness''9:03 Torrance Bashes Samius #29:43 No Pants Day10:25 Steiner Davian Shout Out for LOTRO Box Set!12:06 Samius's Name is a Lie!12:57 Vorpal (Dust) Bunny Slippers Make No Sense13:52 Ughh, the Missing Guest (coming soon)15:26 Post Edit Commentary16:04 Samius Barges In ''Focus!''17:43 Cocktail Hour Clerical Stuff!24:19 Clanky Bashes Skype #224:46 Twitter Followers Showdown! (Clanky 50, Samius 101, Lessah 117)26:15 Steiner Davian Shout out #2 for DDo Poster!26:48 Clanky Bashes Lessah's Computer28:07 Twitter Question ''How many people know about your gaming addiction?''29:14 Twitter Question Reboot32:01 Email!34:47 Samius Fetches a Drink34:58 Nklos-Greensteel Winner!35:10 New Contest for +1 INT (not WIS) Tome.36:36 Forums--NOT!37:18 Sig Will be Next Week's Guest37:36 Outro and Toast38:32 Parting Shot

DDO Cocktail Hour Ep 12, Clanky!

lessah@ddococktailhour.com (Lessah and Samius) — Sun, 02 May 2010 01:00:00 -0600

This week, Lessah and Samius welcome Clankenbeard to the show! The team talks about RPG quips in real life, swapping your gender in game, DDO Internet lingo, and half-orc females Rawr? Some info goes out about the Mother of All Treasure Hunts Part Deaux and MORAH makes a surprise appearance! Thanks so much for listening! Intro: What are you drinking? What are you up to?Samius is my #1 MyDDO FriendLessah European Vacation! (Celebs: AggDDO & Brannigan Foehammer) Twitter: Clankys RPG QuipsTwitter: Lessahs Gender swapping in game! Forums: Samius, To Bluff or Not To Bluff, That is the question! Forums: Lessah, Internet lingo and you. POP QUIZ!INTERLOPER GUESTEMAILs! MATH-part 2 teaserOutro& Toast

DDO Cocktail Hour Ep 11 ''Cupcakes''

lessah@ddococktailhour.com (Lessah and Samius) — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 01:00:00 -0600

This week, Lessah and Samius welcome CDBD3rd, Cupcake Musketeers CEO and avid forums poster! The team talks DDO Europe, Dragon Touched Armor Roulette, Tasty Dwarven bards, Hirelings, and Show Me Your Noobs makes a case for the Tangleroot Gorge Quest Pack, and we give away a Green Steel Dwarven Axe! (Thanks Reorex!) Thanks so much for listening! Intro: What are you drinking? What are you up to? Lessah Tempest Rune Nightmares Holiday in Europe! Twitter: Name your Favorite Hireling Twitter: Bardlove? Show me your Noobs! Why you need to invest in tangleroot gorge quest pack.CD Forums King, CEO, Cupcake musketeers: Who is he anyway? Forums CPR, CDs Pick: An AssignmentEMAILs! (Vast & Mysterious!)Samius My DDO FriendsSamius doesnt care about WBGreen Steel Thelanis give away! (We reward our Twitter followers!)Outro, Toast, & Bizarre maniacal laughter

DDO Cocktail Hour Ep10 On The Wagon

lessah@ddococktailhour.com (Lessah and Samius) — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 01:00:00 -0600

DDO Cocktail Hour, Episode 10, On The Wagon w/ TeppotasticWarning: Very little educational content is contained within this show and all questionably cheeky words have been bleeped out! If you are looking for hard-hitting news, please refer our parent show: The DDO Cast. Otherwise sit back, relax, grab your favorite cocktail whatever that might be, and enjoy as we explore the lighter side of Dungeons and Dragons Online, Eberron Unlimited! This week, Samius and Lessah are alcohol free and on the wagon as they welcome special guest, podcast personality, and generally all around cheeky guy, Teppotastic! Will the zaininess ever end? I think not! The troop talks about Shroud Crafting, Necropolis Crafting, the new extra bank slot, and more! Thanks so much for listening! Intro What are you drinking? 21 Days to Ironman! Twitter: What will it take to get Samius to buy an Ipad? Twitter: Are you going to buy the new bank slot at the current price? Samius green steel errorTeppo: Who is he anyway? EMAILs! (Please write us! We are lonely!) Show me your Noobs! Why you should consider the first and possibly second tier of the Necropoilis Series! ForumsOutro & Toast?

DDO CocktailHour Ep 9 w/Alex Haddox

lessah@ddococktailhour.com (Lessah and Samius) — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 01:00:00 -0600

Warning: There is actually SOME educational content contained within this particular show! We wanted to include this fact so as not to enrage our fans who might not be expecting that! As always, if you are looking for hard-hitting news, please refer our parent show: The DDO Cast. Otherwise sit back, relax, grab your favorite cocktail whatever that might be, and enjoy as we explore the lighter side of Dungeons and Dragons Online, Eberron Unlimited! This week, Lessah and Samius and welcome special guest: Alex Haddox! http://alexhaddox.com/ A real-life martial arts trainer, podcaster, and player of DDO-EU. The team talks to Alex about his underwear, the monk, raid etiquette, puzzle solving, crafting green steel items, and even throws in some useful tips for new players. (gasp!)Intro: What are you drinking/ wearing? Twitter question: What is your favorite Kung-Fu Movie? Twitter question: How many times will you open/ ransack a chest to get what you are looking for? Alex Haddox Surprise!!!!! Alex Haddox, the man, the myth, the podcaster Maps are back! Alex and his Monk enter couples therapyWhat is Mineral II anyway? Forums: Shroud etiquette Forums: Shroud puzzle solver Stirge Corner from DDO Daily Permawhat? Emails!!! (We love our fans! Please write us!)What potions do you carry in your backpack?

DDO Cocktail Hour Ep 8 w/ Rowanheal

lessah@ddococktailhour.com (Lessah and Samius) — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 01:00:00 -0600

This week, Samius and Lessah Think Pink as they welcome special guest: Rowanheal! http://rowanheal.com/ Girl Gamer Extraordinare! We talk about DDO Updates, Auction House Prices, and we will be wandering off-topic a little this week as we talk about man-crushes, gaming addiction and more! 00:30 Intro: Think Pink01:45 What are you drinking? 03:25 Twitter: Who is your man-crush? Samius Surprise Updated! & Movie talk!07:35 Twitter: What great deals did you get, for how much. For what server?14:28 What is the best party make-up?21:12 Email from SIG!!! 22 15 All About Rowanheal! DDO/ LOTRO/ STO/ Bioshock31:10 Developer Award!34:02 EMAIL: Gaming and Addiction48:00 Other email Show me your Noobs! 53:09 Forums: Eladrin Puzzle56:25 Gen Con Event Registration57:38 Outro & Toast

DDO Cocktail Hour Ep7 Yak's Fault!

lessah@ddococktailhour.com (Lessah and Samius) — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0600

DDO Cocktail Hour, Episode 7, Its all Yak fault!!!! Warning: Very little educational conternt is contained within this show! If you are looking for hard-hitting news, please refer to the DDO Cast. Otherwise sit back, relax, grab a box (or crate) of wine and enjoy!Welcome to another zany episode of DDO Cocktail Hour! The show that focuses on the lighter side of gaming in Dungeons and Dragons Online- Eberron Unlimited! This week, Samius and Lessah welcome special guest: Yak! The bad boy of the DDO Podcasting network and the good boy of the MMO Smacktalk Network! Plus, the team talks about short term goals, DDO Bonus Points and MORE! Thanks so much for listening! 00:30 Intro: What are you drinking?04:32 Tweets: Save the Planet and Shopoholic!14:10 Confessions of an MTG nerd14:52 March Madness ddo Cocktail Hour Style16:26 Yak-Hazing (Samius teases the Yak) 19:00 Morah talks to Yak and autotunes21:38 Permadeathers True Reincarnate!24:15 Yak Therapy: Bowling for Gomosh30:50 Shroud Crafting Chat32:50 Lessah is keeping her shield 4-EV-RLeviks Defender & Leviks bracers (Lessah needs these!)36:05 Raid Loot talk38:55 Making the most of the your game night41:28 The Yak Attack43:09 Movie Talk49:00 Yak and Samius compare members.51:14 Random Twitter Question: Wizards and Mithral Chain52:54 Its All Yaks Fault!55:35 Can you teach a fat halfling new tricks?57:30 Lessah cuts the email58:26 Outro and toast

DDO Cocktail Hour Ep6 w/ Tolero

lessah@ddococktailhour.com (Lessah and Samius) — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0600

DDO Cocktail Hour, Episode 6, Pants are for losers! With Special Guest Tolero!This week DDO Cocktail Hour welcomes special guest, DDO Developer Tolero! Sit back, relax, and listen as our hosts engage Tolero in all kinds of mayhem! Thanks so much for listening! What are you drinking/ wearing? Twitter Question: What is your favorite quest.Is there a dress code at Turbine or do you even wear pants?What kind of office pranks do you play on each other? Forum: LotteryEMAIL! Did Tarrant like his shield? March madness! Invent an Item: The Merlask MaskTwitterEMAIL!Samius one serious question!Outro/ Toast

DDO Cocktail Hour Ep 5: Good Wood

lessah@ddococktailhour.com (Lessah and Samius) — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0600

Intro, What do you do with a Drunken Sailor? Powered by The Blaggards*What are you drinking?Post edit blaming of Samius for things**Twitter Ice breakingTwitter, What is in a name? How did you come up with your main character's name?Special Guest Kudesnik with a New iPhone AppKudesnik & Lessah wants Samius to buy an IphoneDdoSource.comFernando's SofGA: Quick HighlightsClankenbeard's Web Comic @ escapistmagazine.comMarch Madness: DDOCocktailhour styleForumsBest Excuses to Drop GroupMultiple Conc Opps PROOFEmails!Samius Surprise: ''Music by Dr. Firewater''Outro and Toast!Cheers!Please enjoy your inner Sailor/ Irishman/ Leprecon on this fine St. Patrick's day!But be responsible, don't drink and drive and don't drink an raid unless your in the shroud. Intro Music provided by: The Blaggards (Thanks very much!)

DDO Cocktail Hour, Episode 4

lessah@ddococktailhour.com (Lessah and Samius) — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Hello Everyone!Its time for another episode of DDO Cocktail Hour! This week, Samius and I talk about the ins and outs of economics in DDO, favorite monsters, DDO fashion sense and more! Thanks for listening!!! 00:12 Intro, Its good to be Irish!01:35 What are you wearing?02:14 What are you drinking?03:35 DDO Party Hats!04:42 Samius Surprise: Name that tune06:54 Twitter, What D&D monster is your most hated/ loved?12:40 Sublime Dreams Dark15:48 Email!18:20 DDO Confessions20:20 Server Economics 10125:00 Twitter, Do looks matter more than stats?29:27 Forums, Benefits of My DDO32:00 Food for thought34:30 More Emails!38:23 Rawr! The Pirate King39:07 Bonus Twitter, Burnt Toast!40:25 Outro and Toast!Cheers!

DDO Cocktail Hour Episode3: I Wish!

lessah@ddococktailhour.com (Lessah and Samius) — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0700

It's that time of the week! Time to sit back, relax, have a cocktail, and talk a little Dungeons and Dragons Online with Lessah and Samius! This week Lessah and Samius ask special guest Jerry Snook to make a wish....and then they crush it like so many broken dreams in the ''Corrupt a Wish'' edition of Cocktail Hour! Samuis also sets the record straight about the Heart of Wood! Thanks for listening!!!

00:30 Intro, What are you drinking?
01:27 Salute to Canadian Gold!
02:25 What are you wearing?
03:47 Glaciation Septar Contest Winner!
05:22 Risia Event! Is 18 the new 5??
07:35 Corrupt a Wish Cocktail Hour Style with Guest: Jerry Snook.
17:39 The Pirate King and the Three Cornered Hat!
19:10 Ask the Devs DDO Cast Teaser
20:26 Email!
21:19 Schools of Magic (down and dirty)
26:25 Big Brother Syndrome, My DDO
32:25 To Craft or Not to Craft, The Rapier Dilemma!
35:30 Untangling the Heart of Wood and level progression.
40:30 Lamentations & Growling for Glenn
41:50 Toast/ Outro

Episode 2: Too Much To Drink!

lessah@ddococktailhour.com (Lessah and Samius) — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700

It's that time again! It's Cocktail Hour!!! So grab your favorite cocktail, sit back, relax, and talk a little Dungeons and Dragons Online with Lessah, Samius, and special guest Phlor Ironwood. Show Notes, Episode 2: Too much to drink?00:05 Intro & Special Guest Phlor Ironwood00:44 What are you drinking?01:48 What are you wearing?03:22 Emails (Warning: Samius is a Fat Halfling and NOT a Dwarf!)04:47 All Samius all the time!05:22 Hockey! USA USA USA!!!!!06:25 Salute to the fallen. R.I.P. Permadeath Lessah of Sarlona09:22 Twitter09:55 What piece of raid loot do you want most? 11:17 DDO Cocktail Hour has three fans and are fansite members! 12:46 Casual Gaming15:28 A Surprise for Samius!!!! (Meow...)17:14 ddococktailhour.com (Digg it!)17:41 Egg Hunt Video, route by Samius Fat Halfling, & Egg Hunt Talk19:15 Wooden Hearts and Lesser Reincarnation25:12 More Emails!29:22 Forum's Talk: Create a Named Item!30:44 Cocktail Hour Makes a Named Item: ''The Tarrant Shield''35:22 More Emails!! 38:40 Cocktail Hour Safety Message, Don't Drink and Feather Fall!39:26 Rowanheal Tweet!41:06 Abject Silliness!!!42:43 Twitter Addresses and New Emails!!!!43:22 It was Criterion!!!!44:46 The Long Goodbye and Outro!

Cocktail Hour, Vorpal Dust Bunny's

lessah@ddococktailhour.com (Lessah and Samius) — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Love DDO-EU? Get your favorite drink and sit down with Lessah and Samius as they enjoy a tasty beverage. On this pilot show you can get the run down on the mysterious origins of these two nuts. Get a run down of their favorite crafting rituals and even learn what Lessah (and Samius) is wearing! And a contest or two and much much more, on this weeks Cocktail Hour with Lessah and Samius.