Instagib 7 (Why Don’t You Try Punching a Tree)

What this episode covers

Introduction: Welcome Greetings fellow nerds, it is April 27, 2012, and welcome to episode #7 of the Instagib podcast, the one stop shop for multiplayer gaming goodness. My name is Jason Thomas and I'm joined, as always, by the perpetual player 2, Aidan. “I’m plugged in and ready to play! (Aidan)” “That’s what I like to hear. (Jason)” Not only are we here, but we’ve brought a menagerie of guests to enhance your audio experience! In no particular order, we have: Troy, Etienne, and Jarret. Welcome to Instagib, everyone. This week is a very special episode full of creepers, endermen, and portals to the nether. Show Updates, Feedback, Emails Other Happy Nerd Media partners The Guardian Tank Lore Stories Recap of previous week (Borderlands and Mortal Kombat) Correction: “Zed time” (not “zen mode”) - Troy Body: Preface: What have we been playing this week? (MP terms, of course) Multiplayer Game News LOTRO 5 year anniversary http://kotaku.com/5902284/celebrate-five-years-of-lord-of-the-rings-online-with-free-stuff/gallery/1 Free stuff in game based on length of active time The reality of making an indie game with KickStarter http://kotaku.com/5902280/what-the-hell-these-game-developers-did-with-your-kickstarter-money Modern Game of the Week Minecraft Mojang Open world 8-bit style Available for PC and Android, coming to XBox on 5/9/2012 (K) Talking points Over 5 million purchases http://www.minecraft.net/stats History of the game - when did you start playing (T) The game basics First impressions/getting started Crafting system Enchanting (J) Potion Making (J) Crazy ass goblin machinery (T) Adventure maps (E) https://yogscast.com/showthread.php?9827-Adv-LOST-(TV-show)-Island-Map-DL-NOW! Mods MCPatcher http://www.minecraftdl.com/mcpatcher-hd-fix/ Texture Packs http://www.planetminecraft.com/ Chating/Griefing/X-Ray mod Running a server and keeping it secure (T) USES HTTP://NFOSERVERS.COM FOR HOSTING - NFO SERVERS Listener Questions none this week. Please send your comments/questions to [email protected], and leave us reviews on iTunes Ongoing Contest for game bundle - create outro to show Closing Listener Reviews 5 stars - Laughed so hard I got Instagibbed by Belligerent Brony I have followed this podcast and the hosts from the Facebook and G+ and have loved every episode. I even went as far as to download iTunes just to leave this comment! Guest host thanks and plugs Special thanks this week to our guest host __(name)__. Anything else you want to add, plugs, shoutouts? Reguis Tutela - Meat Market Closing Remarks Be sure to check out Instagib! Podcast on Facebook @ facebook.com/instagibpodcast, Google+ @ plus.google.com/instagibpodcast, or on twitter @InstagibPodcast. You can also find us on iTunes simply by searching for “Instagib Podcast.” Questions, comments, or general ponderings can be sent to [email protected]. If you send it, we will read it! If you want to follow the random nerdiness and sports fantacism of Jason, you can find him on Twitter @JayRPG. Aidan: Or you can follow my random ramblings @bloodroare, with an E! The Instagib Podcast is written and edited by Jason Thomas and Aidan Feay. Audio brought to you by the Audacity skillz of Jason Thomas and Aidan Feay. Instagib is produced by Daniel Keating and is a member of Happy Nerd Media, embrace what makes you happy. That’s all for this week from Instagib, where we always use our diamonds to make new shovels.