High Drag 11 Chattin’ with Pyrodante

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Fan Fest is now behind us and the new expansion Odyssey has been announced in all it’s shiny glory.  We’ve invited Pyrodante, a writer for TheMittani (dot) com and a director in Aideron Robotics to discuss some of the new features.

I did get a chance to build myself a new computer and needless to say, some of my levels are way off.  Sincere apologies for the quality but I’ll be dialing in the levels and we’ll get things squared away.

Music this episode:

Real Wild Child by Iggy Pop

Do Ya  by Ace Frehly

No More Mr. Nice Guy  by Alice Cooper.

Zao’s Ares fit:

Light Neutron Blaster II (x2)

Corelli  C-type 1MN MicroWarp Drive

Faint Epsilon Scrambler I

Balmer Series Tracking Disruptor

Energized Adaptive Nano Membrane

Internal Force Field Array

Magnetic Field Stabilizer II

Small Ancillary Armor Repairer

Rigs:

Small Overclocking

Small Ancillary Current Router

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The case for the D-Scan Disruption module

The case for a D-scan disruption module.

Odyssey is upon us, and with it, the hope of a revived low sec industry. Low sec, currently, is the most dangerous place for industry. Where HISEC has Concord, and NULLSEC has coalitions and vast swathes of empty buffer space, LOWSEC has pirates, neutrals, and militias constantly searching for the easy mining target and/or the proverbial good fight. The changes in odyssey, namely the resource redistribution, are providing a recognizable carrot on a stick to entice the normal HISEC miner to indulge in an activity that allows for slightly higher profits; but it is not enough.

There is not a single chance that the exploration and resource changes will be enough to charm New Eden industrialists out of HISEC and into the asteroid (and target) rich environment of LOWSEC. It is simply too easy to recognize a mining target on D-scan, and warp to the target; this is just the individual miner in a Venture, I don’t believe I have ever seen a LOWSEC mining op with more than one barge or exhumer in LOWSEC. Ever. And that’s a shame.

So here is a modest proposal. Introduce an active module that creates a bubble of D-scan interference. Those on the outside cannot see (on D-scan) what is inside the bubble, likewise, those that arewithin the bubble cannot see outside of the bubble (The miners would have to rely on a scout within their Mining Operation to provide early warning).  By introducing this module, we create an added layer of perceived protection for miners within LOWSEC, and possibly, a resurgence of mining operations in the most dangerous areas of New Eden.

I’m curious, miners, I have two questions. Do you plan on moving yourself and / or your corporation into LOWSEC for mining operations? If not, would a D-Scan disruption module be enough to entice you to come into LOWSEC?

You have to hold down “Alt”

It has been some time since I posted anything written on this site. That is about to change. You see, at work where there is no cell phone, and there is very little to access through a web sense filter, my mind tends to wander in search of some sort of EvE Connection. If only I had a blog, or podcast, or some other outlet to…. wait a minute… I do. Below are two propaganda pieces I have been working on for Aideron Robotics . I would love to know what you all think!

High Drag 10 Waggro Revisited

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So many things happening in EVE.  The ramp up to FanFest, the end of the CSM elections, the announcement of Odyssey and all the proposed features that are in the works.  While we did revisit the Waggro topic (and there is 100 million ISK on the line), it turned out to be a small little chunk of the ‘cast.  We did read some player submissions and we hope you like them.

We are without Zao this time around so the Tao of Zao will be put off until the next recording but we have more than enough to keep you entertained in this episode!  Kyle, Random and Zealot are the engineers of this train wreck!

This episode contains lengthy discussions of the proposed changes by (our lord and savior) Fozzie and Rise, Waggro Revisited and some NEWB prospective focusing on Zealot.

 

After discussion with the judges, we feel that Khergit Deserters was the winner with the shoulder rub story.  Congratulation Khergit,  you should find an extra 100 Mil isk in your wallet!

 

Music this time around:

Minnie the Moocher by Cab Calloway (from the Blues Brothers soundtrack, this guy could belt it out!)

Bitch by Meredith Brooks (for some reason my wife likes this song.  Go figure)

U + Ur Hand by P!nk (rocker with attitude!….and I think she’s hot.)

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Episode 9: Reservoir Hosts

We’re back! And only after a light delay. Zealot Comadrin, a new recruit, joins the cast along with Kyle Yanowski, Zao Amadues, and of course, Random Mcnally.

In this episode:

• The Battle of Caldari Prime
• A Noob perspective
• Tao of  Zao
• And then Random Finally joins us (after his puzzle agent meeting).

Music in this episode includes:

Stuck in the Middle With You by Steelers Wheel (hence the Reservoir Dogs title)

Magic Carpet Ride by Steppenwolf

Houses of the Holy by Led Zepplin (by request)

High Drag 9 Reservoir Hosts

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Despite the technical difficulties (Random’s computer is slowly killing it’s gerbils) and an unexpected road trip, we finally got this thing together!  IF you like the podcast, we kindly ask you to go to iTunes and give us a rating and review.  This helps the ‘cast become more visible for others!  Thanks a ton, everyone!

Be sure to listen to the bloopers that are attached on the very end of the ‘casts!  ;)

Episode 8: Drunk and Disorderly (and hanging with Mang)

High Drag 9 Drunkin DisOrderly

Yea, we’re a week late and a bit “in our cups”.  Kyle has fled the sekrit CIA Pizza Kitchens and is settling into his new home in a new state.  This was more than enough reason to celebrate and record.  In this episode,  we ramble about the state of armor tanking since the release of the new AAR, and briefly glaze over the new election system.  In our second segment, Mangala Solaris joins Random in a conversation about his bid for CSM8 and in our final segment, Zao tells us about a Blaster Atron and how best to use it.

Music in this episode:

Devil’s Right Hand by Johnny Cash (hey, some country music is cool, this is bluesy)

Blitzkrieg Bop by the Ramones (it’s the Ramones…..nuff said!)

Something About You by Boston (these dudes have never played a power chord I didn’t like!)

Dancin’ in the Ruins by Blue Oyster Cult (my 14yr old’s favorite band.  Brought him up right.)

Zao’s Atron Fit

3X Light Neutron Blaster II

 

1X Warp Scrambler II

1X 1MN Afterburner II

1X Stasis Webifier II

 

1X Damage Control II

1X Small Ancillary Armor Repairer

1X Magnetic Field Stabilizer II

 

1X Small Anti-Explosive Armor Pump I

1X Small Capacitor Control Circuit I

1X Small Hybrid Ambit Extension I

 

Void S, Null S, CNAM and Nanite Repair Paste to flavor!

 

Hope you enjoy the episode!

Episode 7: Srs Spaceship Bzns

High Drag 07 Final

 

Episode 07 has hit and your intrepid podcasters delve into some of the serious things that occured over the last couple of weeks.  The first segment had Zao and Random discussing the events surrounding EVE Uni and RVB’s war dec.  The second segment was pre-recorded with Kyle and Random talking to Petter Martensson about his project “A Tale Of Internet Spaceships” and the Indiegogo project to raise money to see it happen.

Link to the Indiegogo project and for more information is here:  http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/a-tale-of-internet-spaceships

The final segment discusses some of the upcoming Retribution 1.1 changes arriving very soon.  Armor tanking and Black Ops more prominently.  We also discuss the Thrasher set up that Zao used to mock Random in his first attempt at FC’ing and how this fit really works.

Music featured this episode include….

Psycho Circus by Kiss (the first band I became passionate about listening to  ;P)

You Better You Bet by The Who (John Entwhistle, you were a God on the Bass…)

Star Baby by The Guess Who (yes, they are two different bands)

Zao’s bounty is now 300 million ISK.  Must be a Noobship!  Go get ‘im, New Eden!

Last minute shout out to Harrigan VonStudly who walked me thru some Audacity tips.  Without your help, dude, I’d still be working on this…..Random