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.
At the end of Path of Exile 2: Return of the Ancients week 1, aer0 and Talkative Tri take a seat to discuss the state of patch 0.5, from where they currently are to how GGG’s hotfixes and nerfs are good for the game.
==CHAPTERS==
0:00 Path of Exile 2 Patch 0.5 First Week Impressions
2:28 Spirit Walker Twisters League Starter Review
5:39 Ritual Farming Strategy and Seven Boss Encounters
9:42 Atlas Masters, Doryani, and Extra Revives
12:31 Frostbolt Totem Gemling Build Theorycraft
15:23 Expedition Farming vs Ritual Farming
16:31 Arbiter of Divinity Boss Fight Review
19:12 POE2 Lore, Storytelling, and New Cinematics
22:46 Bodak Pinnacle Boss Discussion
24:34 Endgame Progression, Questlines, and Atlas Design
28:38 Content Bloat Concerns and Future Leagues
31:27 Ritual UI Problems and Endgame UX Issues
35:54 Mid-League Nerfs, Balance Changes, and Early Access
40:42 Biggest Balance Issues Before 1.0
42:40 Sprint Movement Debate and Player Skill
46:42 Racing, Economy Competition, and League Starts
50:02 What POE2 Needs Most Before 1.0
51:48 Final Thoughts on Patch 0.5
Check out @aer0 :
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrd5HgMy-KNIg2rBO8Ftzfw
Ritual Ultimate Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFSqtGmLgIM

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