The Still Sane Podcast
The Still Sane Podcast
Podcast Description
The Still Sane Podcast is a chill chat focused around ARPGs like Path of Exile 1, Path of Exile 2, Diablo 4, and Last Epoch, among other gaming news and industry topics. I host the podcast and invite on creators of all sizes, with frequent recurring guests. The podcasts are always recorded live on my Twitch channel.
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The podcast explores various topics within the ARPG genre, such as game mechanics, updates, and creator insights. Recent episodes include discussions on Path of Exile 2's early access features, crafting controversies, and contrasting views on gameplay mechanics. It emphasizes community interaction and healthy debates about gaming trends and studio decisions.
The Still Sane Podcast is a chill chat focused around ARPGs like Path of Exile 1, Path of Exile 2, Diablo 4, and Last Epoch, among other gaming news and industry topics. I host the podcast and invite on creators of all sizes, with frequent recurring guests. The podcasts are always recorded live on my Twitch and YouTube channels.
Balormage joins the Still Sane Podcast to discuss just how far Path of Exile 2 has come during Early Access, what’s changed about his opinion of the game, and what he’s expecting from the road to 1.0 and ExileCon!
Balormage was once one of PoE2’s more vocal critics. Now, he’s genuinely enjoying the game again. So what changed? We dive into his experience with ARPG burnout, the improvements GGG has made, and why he’s feeling much more optimistic about the future.
We also discuss the upcoming Shadow class, potential new classes and weapons, movement speed, build diversity, asynchronous trading, game balance, and what GGG needs to deliver before Path of Exile 2 reaches full release.
IN THIS EPISODE:
– Balormage’s journey from PoE2 critic to fan
– The biggest improvements throughout Early Access
– What Path of Exile 2 needs before 1.0
– Shadow class and ExileCon speculation
– Build diversity, balance, and movement speed
– Asynchronous trading and the economy
– The future of Path of Exile 1 and Path of Exile 2
GUEST: Balormage
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Balormage
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/balormage
CHAPTERS:
0:00 Balormage’s setup and the Shadow teaser
3:21 The Shadow is coming to PoE2!
8:07 What does a full release actually mean?
10:59 Will GGG surprise us at ExileCon?
14:28 Could all the missing classes be coming?
19:49 What will the Shadow play like?
23:04 Is PoE2 TOO fast at the top end?
26:03 How should movement speed work in PoE2?
31:50 Traps, mines, and new archetypes
35:16 Templar, Marauder, and new weapons
41:01 Will PoE2’s 1.0 balance be a disaster?
46:27 Why Balormage changed his mind about PoE2
48:08 The real problem: ARPG burnout
51:47 Beyond PoE: The games we’ve been playing
57:55 Should PoE2 have a harder difficulty mode?
1:01:53 Asynchronous trade was a HUGE win
1:02:36 Does trading need more restrictions?
1:06:48 Balormage’s ExileCon predictions
1:09:10 Outro
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