Road Map for the Year

Hey everyone, Ivan here.

I've been experimenting with some things some of which I've asked for feedback on and some of which I've just been doing. I figured it was time to go ahead and lay out a post with some goals and such in it so that you guys will know what's coming, I'll have a schedule/timeline, and you can keep me on track etc. Most people/companies/armadas/etc. would do something like this in January, but this is TTP so it doesn't come until the end of Winter (aka February) or when the Anniversary Episode is out. Anyway let's dive in:


1. Creep Roundtables

• It's that time again, The plan this time is to go in alphabetical order with one Roundtable an episode for the next three months. You can still send an email, leave a comment, send a PM or tell in-game to let me know if you want to be part of this. But keep in mind that once a Roundtable has been recorded that class is finished until next year. The Rough Schedule will be:
• Blackarrows - Early March
• Defilers - Late March
• Reavers - Early April
• Stalkers - Late April
• Warleaders - Early May
• Weavers - Late May

2. Blog Update

• The Blog Update has two phases, both of which should be in effect at/by the start of March. The first is that I will go through our links, host pages, etc. and clean them up and get them up to date. The second phase is an expansion of activity for the Blog. This blog will finally see use as more than an Episode Archive. But rather than try for the CstM approach (aka a LOTRO blog) Through the Palantir as a blog will chronicle random gaming and other activity for your enjoyment (hopefully). I brought this up in Episode 39 and 40 and I have decided to go forward with it. Some Specifcs for the blog update are:
• Create Browsing Categories to allow you to find what your looking for (Podcast Episodes, specific genre/game, etc.)
• Update out of date links and pages
• Beginning posting about more than just the podcast.
• Get on Middle Earth Network See if I get Emails about Middle Earth Network and respond accordingly.

Episode 40: Through the Palantir Turns Three!

Welcome to our anniversary episode! To celebrate this occasion I have dragged Matthrim out of hiding and back in front of a microphone as we tackle a little bit of game news, discuss what we've done, TTP's past, present, and future; as well as plenty of other stuff. I must apologize for the poor audio quality from me, I sound like my mic is hooked up to a meat grinder and Matthrim didn't say a single word. So as in all things, blame Matthrim. Hopefully you'll still enjoy the show.

-Ivan

You can download episode 40 here.

Episode 39: We Have Emails!

Welcome to another Episode of Through the Palantir. But catastrophy has struck! There's no main topic, nothing under game news, and even Ivan eventually runs out of things to say about himself. All this will add up to a short episode unless the title has something to say about it. Welcome to another episode of this crazy podcast.
-Ivan



You can download Episode 39 here.

Episode 38: Happy New Year

The drought is over! With the holidays behind us Through the Palantir can get back on shcedule and so we present our first audio offering of 2013, recorded on New Year's Day for bonus points! Aside from Ivan talking about Ivan there is also dissection of Developer Diaries, update 9, and how to get better performance out of the game itself. But don't take our word for it, see for yourself!
-Ivan



You can download Episode 38 here.

Episode 37: Alternated, Repeating

Welcome to another Episode of Through the Palantir! This time we dive into Update 9 Preliminary (aka Bullroarer) release notes. Conclude the prediction I made last episode, wade through a ton of "stuff I've done," discuss the Fellowship and Warband maneuver systems, and read some letters that I found in our email box. It's a nice long episode so get comfortable for another trip, Through the Palantir.
-Ivan



You can download Episode 37 here.

Episode 36: Definitely Enlightening

Welcome back to another Episode of Through the Palantir! In this episode we discuss the first major patch to Rohan, how to Drive your Warsteed and not run into a tree, listener feedback and much, much more! Also, this episode only clocks in at a little over an hour so you won't need to warm up for a sitting marathon before tackling it. Enjoy!



You can download Episode 36 here.

Episode 35: Rise of Rohan

Welcome, my Lords, to the exit from Isengard! In this episode of TTPalantir we finally tackle the launch of the newest expansion of LOTRO. With Release notes, patch notes, and 2 weeks to digest, experience, and play Rohan there is a plenty of discussion and dissection of what we have found awaiting us on the rolling plains of the Mark. Get ready for a ton of game news!
-Ivan



You can download Episode 35 here.

Episode 34: Workin' for Ondor

Welcome to another installment of Through the Palantir! In this episode we have special music, special topics, a special main topic, special announcements about special accomplishments made in-game by a special host, and a bunch of mundane game news. This is an episode that is sure to have you humming for weeks because of multiple (yes MULTIPLE) earworms that WILL get in your head, but it's all worth it so come on in and catch the tune, the news, and our distinct viewpoint from Through the Palantir!



You can download Episode 34 here.

Episode 33: Don't Panic

It's a light episode for Through the Palantir this time, with a blisteringly fast turnaround for our standards! In this Episode most of the discussion centers on the main topic: getting started with Groups and Instances as well as a discussion of proper behavior in PvP communities. But as always there's plenty more than just that but you'll have to listen for yourself to find out what it is. Welcome, to another episode of Through the Palantir!



You can download Episode 33 here.

Episode 32: When Raids Go Wrong

Welcome to another journey Through the Palantir. On this Episode Ivaneus talks about Ivan, to such lengths that it puts Drilorin's podcast about talking about himself to shame! Also there is discussion of how to handle things as a raid leader when the raid is having trouble, discussion of game news, and more that you'll just have to find out about for yourself. Welcome to Episode 32.
-Ivan



You can download Episode 32 here.