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Discord: http://discord.thisweekintrek.com Twitch: http://twitch.tv/starmiketv Review spreadsheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zWUJXbg-ShYgZLfBWIqCih3G_DgFdujgkZsrDsFllxA/edit?usp=drive_web#gid=1 News Harlan Ellison: “For a brief time I was here, and for a brief time, I mattered.”—HE, 1934-2018. 6/28 Star Trek Discovery, Sonequa Martin-Green Win Saturn Awards. http://www.startrek.com/article/discovery-martin-green-win-saturn-awards The president of Bell Media recently purchased Pinewood Studios where Discovery is produced. May start offering tours. CBS would have to agree. Kirk & Picard 7" figures from McFarlane Toys delayed from June to Sept. bit.ly/2t81n4W Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: Why do you think there was no communications officer in TNG? Star Trek in pop culture: Think Like a Man. (2012) Chris Brown, Gabrielle Union. Something about a relationship being like war. 00:12 Last week in Trek Episode insight: DS9: The Emissary pt2 Character insight - Admiral Leyton and Erika Benteen Subspace communications

Discord: http://discord.thisweekintrek.com Patreon: http://patreon.com/starmike Twitch: http://twitch.tv/starmiketv News CBS All Access Expands To Canada, but without DSC. bit.ly/2qS3Lff https://trekmovie.com/2018/04/19/see-and-hear-the-2018-hallmark-star-trek-ornaments-in-action/ (there’s no music in the sulu one!) Original Series t-shirts at amzn.to/2EZVeLC pic.twitter.com/Jdv5UuIEEB Star Trek Adversaries now on Steam Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: Being assimilated by the Borg, tortured by the Cardassians, living another life in “The Inner Light”, possessed/captured by numerous aliens; when does it become unrealistic on how much Picard or anyone can endure? Star Trek in pop culture: The Five-Year Engagement (2012) Jason Segel, Emily Blunt, Chris Pratt In this clip, he’s trying to propose to her & gets interrupted Last week in Trek Episode insight: TAS: BEM Subspace communications

Discord: http://discord.worldofwarcast.com Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/starmike Twitch: http://twitch.tv/starmiketv Ren: Not played much in past couple weeks Next projects: mechanical pets for hunter, Field Medic, Fisherfriends Mike: Started working on Field Medic. No bueno cjracer20 in Discord suggested premades. Will do that soon™ Did not get into alpha this week yet. Ali couldn’t Monday, and then Wednesday turned into hell. Been doing follower missions. Mount and mog runs. Tailoring/enchanting finally at 800. Went through old pics. This Week in WoW Mage Tower currently active on North American realms Legion Timewalking this week. Pet Battle event next week General News Blizzard Balance can now be gifted - send a friend an electronic gift card with a personalized message Remote Auction House: Blizzard confirmed in a blue message that the reason they closed the RAH is that a "tiny fraction of one percent" of their user base was actually using the RAH and it was not worth their time and effort anymore to keep it updated Battle for Azeroth In-Game Communities: Quoting Wowhead: “This system will allow you to have broader communication options with fellow community members, including multiple text channels, text channel history, simple role management, quick join, voice integration, roster listing and calendar invites. You will be able to be part of multiple communities at the same time, in addition to your current guild.” Interview at Pax East with lead designer Daniel Stahl and lead encounter designer Morgan Dey about Island Expeditions: More intelligent AI in NPC encounters Some AI groups may be aggressive - others may be passive and require you to chase them down Weather improved and may be a factor Different mobs may appear at different times of the day "Fog of War" Blizzard has confirmed people will still be able to get class mounts after BfA has launched Tribute to last year’s BlizzCon Costume Contest winner Kazplay - when Horde invades the Stockades, they encounter a human female in a cage with a crumpled costume next to her: Text: “Look, it's just a costume! See? Feel it! Now will you tell them to let me out of here? It was just a joke! Hogger wasn't really terrorizing Stormwind!” Alpha News: Battle for Lordaeron scenario now playable on Alpha Heart of Azeroth item levels show ranges with iLevel starting at 265 and going up one point per level from there. Highest they show is at level 300 with an iLevel of 564 Mag'har and Dark Iron Dwarves now playable in Alpha. Maghar racials: Ancestral Call - Invoke the spirits of your ancestors granting you their power. Increases a random secondary stat by 102 for 12 seconds. Open Skies - Increases mounted speed by 10%. Savage Blood - Reduces the duration of Poisons, Diseases, and Curses by 10%. Sympathetic Vigor - Increases pet health by 10%. Dark Iron Dwarves: still no reports on what the Mole Machine racial does Blood Elf and Human racials seriously nerfed. From the Discord: Bucket Lists Expansion Countdown: 116 days to Expansion (3 months, 25 days / 16 weeks and 4 days / 2784 hours) Congrats to Alberthe for getting the Forgotten Hippogryph mount Mightymurloc for the new Kara mount Txcoolkid for finishing FIeld Medic Suggests joining a Field Medic premade group, as did Cjracer20 It’s not a shared drop (personal loot) but since there is a lot of competition and in some areas the respawn is fast, you have a greater chance of being able to loot more mobs

Discord: http://discord.thisweekintrek.com Patreon: http://patreon.com/starmike Twitch: http://twitch.tv/starmiketv News DSC nominated for Peabody Award in the entertainment category to “honor the most powerful, enlightening and invigorating stories in television, radio and digital media. Other nominees: Better Call Saul, The Handmaid’s Tale, and Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. TNG won a Peabody award in 1988 for "The Big Goodbye" (Holodeck, Dixon Hill). DSC Season 2 began filming yesterday! Jonathan Frakes will direct ep 2 & 10. Many ask who will play Spock, but he wasn't the first officer in "The Cage", that was Number One played by Majel Barrett. Chief Engineer Denise Reno of the USS Hiawatha, played by Tig Notaro! Last week Amazon started selling exclusive DS9 shirts. They've now done the same with TNG. Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: Which TOS character (Scotty, Uhura, Chekov or Sulu) deserved to have more screen time and backstory better told? Star Trek in pop culture: The Middleman (2008) S01E12 The Palindrome Reversal Palindrome Last week in Trek Episode insight: VOY: Bride of Chaotica Character insight - Enabran Tain

Discord: http://discord.thisweekintrek.com Patreon: http://patreon.com/starmike Twitch: http://twitch.tv/starmiketv News Anson Mount is Capt. Pike New DS9 shirts only at Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=ds9+shirts Robert Duncan McNeill (Lt Paris) and Robert Picardo (the EMH) both back working on The Orville, S2. Star Trek: Lost Scenes Hardcover – August 21, 2018. Preorder now. $39.95 @StarmikeT Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: Do u think that Trek 2 saved the Trek movie franchise and sets the bar for all other movies? Star Trek in pop culture: From a 2012 NASA video about why it’s hard to go to Mars. https://youtu.be/fturU0u5KJo Last week in Trek Episode insight: ENT S3: The Shipment Character insight - Vice Admiral Nakamura Subspace communications

Discord: http://discord.thisweekintrek.com Patreon: http://patreon.com/starmike Twitch: http://twitch.tv/starmiketv News Dan Curry stuff up for auction at Heritage Auctions https://entertainment.ha.com/c/search-results.zx?N=53+793+794+792+4294948259+4294967090 DSC episode Magic to Make the Sanest Man Go Mad nominated for Hugo award in the the Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form category. DSC Vinyl soundtrack has now been revealed by Lakeshore Records, coming this summer! 2 record set, 2 per customer. $34.98. Misc. comments on Twitter about DSC S2. @StarmikeT Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: You are in charge of your cohosts bachelor party. Which 3 Star Trek characters would you invite to it? Star Trek in pop culture: What’s My Line 1974 Last week in Trek Episode insight: TOS S2: Friday’s Child Character insight - Hugh

Discord: http://discord.thisweekintrek.com Patreon: http://patreon.com/starmike Twitch: http://twitch.tv/starmiketv News https://twitter.com/startrekcbs/status/977685643689017344 From CBS on Twitter: “The backdrop of Season 1 was war. Next season will have a more exploratory and diplomatic tone.” Season 2 will be 13 episodes. Filming begins in April. Shazad Latif is confirmed to be back. Jonathan Frakes to direct an early DSC S2 episode. If CBS re-merged with Viacom (Paramount), CBS management would be in charge. Terry Farrell and Adam Nimoy got married yesterday @StarmikeT Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: At the dentist office now. Do u think there will be a need for dentists by the 23rd century? Star Trek in pop culture: Levar Burton was on Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me last weekend. Episode insight: TNG S6: Descent part 2

Discord: http://discord.thisweekintrek.com Patreon: http://patreon.com/starmike Twitch: http://twitch.tv/starmiketv News Saturn Awards nominations: Best New Media Television Series Sonequa Martin-Green for Best Actress on a Television Series Jason Isaacs for Best Actor on a Television Series Doug Jones for Best Supporting Actor on a Television Series Michelle Yeoh for Best Guest-Starring Performance on a Television Series Jason Isaacs won best actor in a TV Series from Empire Magazine Simon pegg sez the Tarantino Trek would not be rated R and is an old idea. Sets now under construction for season 2. Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: Do u think that Voyager overused the Borg in that any other potential series couldn’t use them with any effectiveness? Star Trek in pop culture: NPR’s interview of Jimmy Buffett about his new musical, Margeritaville. Last week in Trek Episode insight: TNG S6: Descent part 1 Character insight: The characters of Brock Peters

Discord: http://discord.thisweekintrek.com Patreon: http://patreon.com/starmike Twitch: http://twitch.tv/starmiketv News The Anovos phaser is based on an early prototype & isn't what's on-screen. It was changed from the original design for ease of show production. Creation Entertainment has canceled all its Trek cons except for STLV. @StarmikeT Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: If you consider the Doctor on Voyager a sentient being, then would all EMH’s be considered the same? Star Trek in pop culture: Gilmore Girls. 2004. S4 E11. A character named Kirk tells of his Tinnitus. Last week in Trek Episode insight: VOY: False Profits Character insight: Timothy Lang

Discord: http://discord.thisweekintrek.com Patreon: http://patreon.com/starmike Twitch: http://twitch.tv/starmiketv News 2-foot Polar Lights K’t’inga Klingon Battlecrusier Model Kit Coming This Fall bit.ly/r2ktinga THinkGeek Ent-D speaker OVERPRICED GARBAGE @StarmikeT Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: Do u think Discovery succeeded in bringing new fans to Star Trek? Star Trek in pop culture: 30 Rock. 2012 S7 E4. Discussing an upcoming election and a scandalous photo. Last week in Trek Episode insight: TNG: S3 The Price Character insight: Dr. Timicin

Discord: http://discord.thisweekintrek.com Patreon: http://patreon.com/starmike Twitch: http://twitch.tv/starmiketv News My prediction for DSC S2: Burnham will have a Klingon baby. Why didn’t Saru’s hackles go up 100 times on the Mudd Time loop episode ? DSC: 56M, GOT: 42M, https://twitter.com/startrekmoments/status/968233291370377218/photo/1 The Nimoy doc being on iTunes in spring that I posted in Discord Today is the 3rd anniverary of Nimoy’s death Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: What commonly used Trek tech (no Technobabble) do u think has zero chances of ever becoming invented? My first choice is inertial dampers. Star Trek in pop culture: Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee - Jerry Seinfeld talking to comedians. Here, talking about gambling. S4, E12 00:18 Last week in Trek Episode insight: DS9 S3: Through The Looking Glass Character insight: Buck Bokai Subspace communications

Discord: http://discord.thisweekintrek.com Patreon: http://patreon.com/starmike Twitch: http://twitch.tv/starmiketv News McFarlane Toys phaser all kinds of lights, sound, and accuracy! Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: Would you put Captain Jellico from TNG in your top 10 list of best Trek captains? Star Trek in pop culture: Buffy the Vampire Slayer. S1, E12 Prophecy Girl Last week in Trek Episode insight: TAS S1: The Terratin Incident Character insight: Koss Subspace communications

Discord: http://discord.thisweekintrek.com Patreon: http://patreon.com/starmike Twitch: http://twitch.tv/starmiketv News DSC to start shooting in April. A certain dead person (Culber) verified to return in S2. Discovery & Shenzou models from Anovos. $9k & $8k. 36.9” & 26.6” Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: What was your initial reaction when you learned that a Klingon was going to be an officer on the bridge of the Enterprise in TNG? Star Trek in pop culture: This is Us, S2, E5 A class reunion is going on? 00:26 Last week in Trek Episode insight: TNG S1: Where No One Has Gone Before Character insight: Ensign Murphy Subspace communications

Discord: http://discord.thisweekintrek.com Patreon: http://patreon.com/starmike Twitch: http://twitch.tv/starmiketv Our look at Star Trek Discovery Episode 15, "Will You Take My Hand?" Thanks to everyone who supported the Discovery Edition of This Week in Trek!

Discord: http://discord.thisweekintrek.com Patreon: http://patreon.com/starmike Twitch: http://twitch.tv/starmiketv News Anovos Discovery Phaser review. Quinto to do “In Search Of” remake. 10 eps for Hist channel. Star Trek Continues sets to be preserved where they are (Kingsland, GA). Transferred to Ray Tesi. Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: Your car breaks down in the middle of nowhere. Which Trek engineer would you call first to repair it? Star Trek in pop culture: Madam Secretary (2016), S3 E4. This scene: Political talk 01:07 Last week in Trek Episode insight: VOY: S6, E2. Survival Instinct Character insight: James Horan

Discord: http://discord.thisweekintrek.com Patreon: http://patreon.com/starmike Twitch: http://twitch.tv/starmiketv Our look at Star Trek Discovery Episode 14, "The War Without, The War Within"

Discord: http://discord.thisweekintrek.com Patreon: http://patreon.com/starmike Twitch: http://twitch.tv/starmiketv News Jason Issacs nominated for best actor - Empire Magazine awards. The Shape of Water nominated for several Oscars. New gear on the Star Trek store. Also - Charon Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: “Watch DS9 season2 Past Tense: Part 1 and part 2. Seriuosly.” Which would you rather have: a great Trek story that breaks cannon or an average story that doesn’t break cannon? Star Trek in pop culture: Veep (2016), HBO. Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Political comedy / drama. In this season finale, there’s a close election just like the one in 2016. 00:14 Last week in Trek Episode insight: DS9, S3: Past Tense Part 1 Character insight: Sito Jaxa Subspace communications

Discord: http://discord.thisweekintrek.com Patreon: http://patreon.com/starmike Twitch: http://twitch.tv/starmiketv Our look at Star Trek Discovery Episode 12, "Vaulting Ambition"

Discord: http://discord.thisweekintrek.com Patreon: http://patreon.com/starmike Twitch: http://twitch.tv/starmiketv News Wilson Cruz is in the credits as a ”recurring guest star” because series regulars are exclusive to that project. He can’t be exclusive because he is also recurring on another series called 13 Reasons Why. "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine -- Volume 2" soundtrack collection is now available at LaLaLandRecords.com March 6 on Netflix: ALIENS ATE MY HOMEWORK is a new film featuring William Shatner. https://trekmovie.com/2018/01/12/report-viacom-and-cbs-considering-re-merging-deal-would-bring-star-trek-under-single-company/ Cosmos S2 coming Finally, Seattle! Remembering Leonard Nimoy will air on KBTC - February 22nd at 9pm. Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: Who do u think would have been a great guest star on TOS when it aired in the 60’s? Star Trek in pop culture: Camp Nowhere, 1994. Christopher Lloyd, Also Kate Mulgrew & Jonathan Frakes. In this scene, the kids are writing a fake letter to home cuz they’re actually not at camp. 00:13 Last week in Trek Episode insight: TNG: S5, Unification 2 Character insight: The characters of Mark Lenard

Discord: discord.thisweekintrek.com Patreon: patreon.com/starmike Twitch: twitch.tv/starmiketv Our look at Star Trek Discovery Episode 11, "The Wolf Inside"

Discord: discord.thisweekintrek.com Patreon: patreon.com/starmike Twitch: twitch.tv/starmiketv News William Shatner appointed to the Order of Canada for his contributions to pop culture. bit.ly/shatroc Get tickets for WILLIAM SHATNER at STAR TREK:ORIGINAL SERIES SET TOUR! Saturday May 5th on The Enterprise sets in Ticonderoga N.Y. 12883 Tickets are available at startrektour.com Anthony Rapp and Wilson Cruz on several magazine covers this week. https://shop.startrek.com/dept/new-arrivals Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: Who do u think is the best singer in Trek? My vote is Jeri Ryan. Star Trek in pop culture: “Littlest Petshop” S1, E16. The owner gets a new truck & the pets explore it. Last week in Trek Episode insight: TNG: S5, Unification 1 Character insight: Ensign Tess Allenby Subspace communications

Discord: discord.thisweekintrek.com Patreon: patreon.com/starmike Twitch: twitch.tv/starmiketv Our look at Star Trek Discovery Episode 10, "Despite Yourself"

Discord: discord.thisweekintrek.com Patreon: patreon.com/starmike Twitch: twitch.tv/starmiketv News What’s with Scotty and coffee? [clip] 00:12 Free month of CBS All Access with code word “BINGE”. Black Mirror Trek Episode. Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: If u could make a New Years resolution for the people in charge of Trek, what would it be? Star Trek in pop culture: “The Chair” a show on Starz where 2 1st-time directors make the same movie. In this clip, they’re scouting a location (refinery) that looks like a Borg ship. Also, Zachary Quinto is a series producer. Last week in Trek Episode insight: ENT: S4, Terra Prime Character insight: Peter Weller's characters in Star Trek Subspace communications

Discord: discord.thisweekintrek.com Patreon: patreon.com/starmike News Screenwriter Mark L. Smith tapped to develop script for Tarantino Trek. Star Trek: Discovery Pinewood Toronto Studios To double in size. Friday, January 12, Hockey: the Florida Panthers vs. the Calgary Flames -- and also Star Trek Night. Each ticket includes a cool Star Trek commemorative piece. Star Trek: Bridge Crew (Ubisoft) is now playable without VR on PS4 & PC. Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: After Trek 5, were u surprised they made a 6th film? Also, were u also surprised how good Trek 6 was compared to 5? Star Trek in pop culture: “Let’s Be Evil” 2016. Horror/Sci Fi about young adults caring for a group of gifted kids being specially trained in a VR world. Clip1: One of the caretakers comments on the glasses “I feel like Geordi LaForge - Star Trek”. 00:06 Clip2: The same person comments on a VR test being given. 00:29 Last week in Trek Episode insight: ENT: S4, Demons Character insight - Gabler from TAS Subspace communications

Discord: https://discord.worldofwarcast.com Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/starmike Special Guest Cara (@xanadara) joins us! Mike: Achievements continue More from Ulduar Still having problems with XT May be my fault - timing of the bots/heart https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZX8JuIoOY30 Got “Maybe He’ll Get Dizzy” Got my mount Are we at that point in the game where we finally take our time and slack off a bit? Cara: Warcraft news lately is all about the future: patch 7.3.5 datamining, Battle for Azeroth speculation… focus on the here and now? Lean in to your community for keeping the game fresh while waiting for new content *Cara news* Campfire Chronicles @CampfireChronic on Twitter and [email protected] RCC at 7/11 Normal Antorus SALE! ~ 50% off most pets, mounts, and transmog helms https://worldofwarcraft.com/en-us/news/11944163 Seasonal Event! ~ Winter Veil is up til January 2nd HazelNuttyGames’ video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wpk9FKQrSc Globe Yeti wild battle pet spawns in the snow globes! Ironforge and Org, not Dalaran - one spawns every 30min http://www.wowhead.com/news=278497/feast-of-winter-veil-2017-holiday-updates-and-guide https://www.mmo-champion.com/content/7266-Feast-of-Winter-Veil-Live-Lightsabers-Return-WoW-Alpha-Update-WoW-History Elixir of the Rapid Mind no longer drops from Savage Gift Don't forget to do the followup to You're a Mean One..., as it rewards Smokywood Pastures Special Gift, which has a small chance to contain Winter's Grasp or Flames of Ragnaros. *weapon enchantment illusions for transmog* New Winter's Veil music was added in Patch 7.1 Farm the mount from Hillsbrad Foothills with characters level 60+ Use the teleporter to Dalaran Crater in new Dalaran to get there quickly From Discord: Ali - The year is winding down. Maybe talk about favorite moments of the year? Or favorite part of/memories of Winter Veil? Raaaaaidinnnnng! ~ Antorus LFR Wing 2 opened this week. This includes the bosses Portal Keeper Hasabel, Eonar the Life-Binder, and Imonar the Soulhunter. Wing 3 opens January 2nd. Overwatch winter wonderland loot boxes up until Jan. 2

Discord: discord.thisweekintrek.com Patreon: patreon.com/starmike News gorn_captain: NEWS: During a press conference at New York Comic Con, executive producer Akiva Goldsman confirmed that Spock will not appear on Star Trek: Discovery, despite some references to the characters already popping up in episodes of the new series. http://comicbook.com/startrek/2017/12/19/star-trek-discovery-spock/ Titles for the next six episodes of Discovery: 10. “Despite Yourself” 11. “The Wolf Inside” 12. “Vaulting Ambition.” 13. “What’s Past is Prologue” 14. “The War Without, The War Within” 15. “Will You Take My Hand?” Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: Were u glad that there was never a cliffhanger ending to a TOS episode that left u hanging for a resolution for months? (Best of Both Worlds) Star Trek in pop culture: “Security Now” Youtube tech series. Last week in Trek Episode insight: TAS: S1E6 The Survivor Character insight - Mr. Arex

Discord: https://discord.worldofwarcast.com Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/starmike Ren: Life Invasion continuation - won’t be here next week Yes, I was making a mountain out of a molehill, or YES DAMNIT I CAN FLY NOW How the raid really works for getting Good Suramaritan The overwhelmed WoW person’s quick and dirty guide to getting flying Stupid flight bugs -- Murky, stop dismounting me!! Working on getting my neglected toons un-neglected Pro tip: If you’re two manning dungeons in WoW, pay attention to dungeon difficulty setting Mike: Yes, you can even screw up 25-man achievements. Add-ons Still no new mounts. This Week in WoW: Method has finished mythic Argus 320 pulls Winter Veil starts this week (Dec 16-Jan 2) New stuff Hearthstation toy - sets out an “improved” Hearthstone table to play. No confirmation where this is from but possibly from Gently Shaken Gift Winter Veil Gift is a Toy Weapon Set, which lets you spar with other players. Gives achievement Don’t Play Wi th That In The House New pet: Globe Yeti. Probably wild, no data on where it is yet And all the usual stuff -- garrison decorations, presents, the Greench dailies Cara has a new podcast w/ Plaggy Boy called “Campfire Chronicles” - stories about WoW News: https://blizzardwatch.com/2017/12/12/get-vicious-war-fox-patch-7-3-5/ PTR Trial of Style Season 2 is up. If you buy the trial, the game banks up your XP post-cap and then gives it to you when you buy it. NOT SURE HOW I FEEL ABOUT THIS. What about all the stuff I have in my bank? Several reagents no longer exist: Greater Astral Essence, Lesser Astral Essence, Greater Mystic Essence, Lesser Mystic Essence, Greater Nether Essence, Lesser Nether Essence, Nexus Crystal, Large Glimmering Shard, Small Glimmering Shard, Soul Dust, Vision Dust, Small Glowing Shard, Large Glowing Shard, Dream Dust, Small Radiant Shard, Large Radiant Shard Illusion Dust is now Light Illusion Dust Newbie zones are now 1-20. Ren’s on the PTR on Renatta (two Ts) on Benedictus. I have a channel “worldofwarcast” if folks on Benedictus want to chat while online. Discussion (@thecowking): What should you farm or bank to prepare for the upcoming expansion? Discussions in Discord: The Profession Manifesto for Battle for Azeroth - We want professions that aren’t gated. Also, spend more time focusing on usefulness than story Cattarina’s idea of having a Discord channel for weekly achievements.

Discord: discord.thisweekintrek.com Patreon: patreon.com/starmike News Tarantino Trek will be rated R. Anthony Rapp gets on the first IDW Discovery annual https://13thdimension.com/exclusive-first-look-idws-march-2018-star-trek-comics/ Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: What is the best and worst Star Trek Christmas present you have received? Star Trek in pop culture: Jeopardy 00:18 Last week in Trek Episode insight: Voyager S4E24, “Demon”. Directed by Anson Williams Character insight - Crewman Nelson

Discord: discord.thisweekintrek.com Patreon: patreon.com/starmike News Quinton Trekentino? The whole Shatner blocking Isaacs thing lasted 2 days. Marina Sirtis personally assured me that shatner does his own tweets. 33 days until the return of DSC. http://ew.com/movies/2017/12/04/please-stand-by-trailer-dakota-fanning http://www.startrek.com/article/discovery-soundtrack-set-for-release (Black Mirror) USS Callister https://trekmovie.com/2017/12/05/watch-preview-of-uss-callister-black-mirrors-homage-to-star-trek/ Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: Do u think the popularity of TAS contributed to TMP being made? Star Trek in pop culture: Curb Your Enthusiasm, S9, E6. Last week in Trek Episode insight: Voyager S5E18, “Course: Oblivion”. Directed by Potsie. Character insight - Admiral Paris

News Star Trek night at San Franscisco’s AT&T Park next August. On Sale at 10:00am on 11/20. Your Special Event ticket package includes a ticket to watch the Giants take on the Mets, & a Star Trek/Giants Starfleet Command Badge Hat. Friday, August 31, at 7:15 PM at AT&T Park. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/687399845/year-four-by-five-year-mission Shatner blocks Jason Isaacs Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: Who would u like to share a drink with: Scotch with Scotty, Vodka with Chekov or Saurian Brandy with McCoy? Star Trek in pop culture: Almost Famous Last week in Trek Episode insight: TOS S1: Shore Leave Character insight - Commander Kelby

Discord: discord.thisweekintrek.com Patreon: patreon.com/starmike News Star Trek Continues Jason Isaacs uses a southern accent cuz he didn’t wanna sound like Picard. Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: Rokeg Blood Pie, Gagh or Pipius claw; which Klingon delicacy would u serve for your family for Thanksgiving? None is not an answer. :) Star Trek in pop culture: Star Trek 3D Chess consultant Leroy Dubek. Suggested by Daniel on Twitter. https://youtu.be/PqoD1Xkmwro Last week in Trek Episode insight: TNG S1: The Last Outpost Subspace communications

Discord: discord.thisweekintrek.com Patreon: patreon.com/starmike News Discovery returns from hiatus on Jan. 7 with the episode “Despite Yourself”. Work on S2 actually started yesterday. Leonard Nimoy album “Mr Spock’s Music From Outer Space” to be re-released on vinyl Nov 24. Limited to 1800 copies. Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: Which Klingon actor did u like best: Christopher Plummer or Christopher Lloyd? Star Trek in pop culture: DC’s Legends of Tomorrow. S3, E3 “Zari”. In this clip there’s a superhero rescuing a ship & he’s asked how it’s going. Suggested by Jordan on Twitter. 00:11 Last week in Trek Episode insight: DS9 S6, E22: Valiant Character insight - Azan and Rebi

Discord: discord.thisweekintrek.com Patreon: patreon.com/starmike We take a look at Episode 9, "Into the Forest I Go"

Discord: discord.thisweekintrek.com Patreon: patreon.com/starmike News Nov 20: Work on DSC Season 2 begins. May not debut until 2019. Anovos DSC phaser prop replica: Wave one: December 2017 delivery. ANOVOS has cut off wave one on November 15 or whenever 50 units are sold, whichever comes first. Wave 1 closed - wave 2 delivery Feb 2018 DSC Engineer is now on Twitter @GeorgeAlevizo_ All of TNG Blu-ray $78.80. Orville: The latest episode had almost no laughs & I loved it. Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: Lucille Ball practically saved Trek if I understand it correctly. Wonder why she never acted in any episodes? She just had no interest in doing so. Saving it was a business decision. Star Trek in pop culture: Here’s Lucy, 1972. Episode “Lucy’s Replacement”. She arrives at work to find a large computer that is being rented as a trial to possibly replace her. DC’s Legends of Tomorrow. S3, E3 “Zari”. In this clip there’s a superhero rescuing a ship & he’s asked how it’s going. Suggested by Jordan on Twitter. 00:11 Last week in Trek NCIS Two idiots, one keyboard clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8qgehH3kEQ Episode insight: VOY S4, E22: Unforgettable Character insight - Ishka

Discord: discord.thisweekintrek.com Patreon: patreon.com/starmike We take a look at Episode 7, "Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum"

Discord: https://discord.gg/0igWZxupFC0N8mH4 Patreon: patreon.com/starmike News Unused Chris Eidelman Discovery music on Spotify. Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: Do u think the most popular Trek episodes are the ones that have time travel in them? If so, why are they so popular? Star Trek in pop culture: From Nathan on Twitter: Sports Night S2, E3 Last week in Trek Episode insight: TNG S4: Q-Pid as requested by Chris on Twitter Character insight - Captain Proton

Discord: https://discord.gg/0igWZxupFC0N8mH4 Patreon: patreon.com/starmike We take a look at Episode 7, "Magic to Make the Sanest Man Go Mad"

Discord: https://discord.gg/0igWZxupFC0N8mH4 Patreon: patreon.com/starmike News Discovery S2 coming. Klingon war aftermath. Where they get hair implants. Star Trek Continues Nicola Bryant (Peri from DW) Amy Rydell played the Romulan Commander Her mom played the original character Re: CBS All Access (Ray on Twitter) If you attempt to cancel they will give you a month free. TOS & TNG adult coloring books are out now from Dark Horse Comics. DISCO shirts Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: If u can slingshot around the sun and travel into the past, would u try to correct any mistakes u made? Star Trek in pop culture: Futurama S2, E3 (now on Hulu). The DOOP (UFP) ships are lining up to shoot down a giant enemy ship. Fry is flying the ship, shooting at stuff. 00:15 Last week in Trek Episode insight: ENT 306: Exile Character insight - Discovery's Season 2 renewal news

Discord: https://discord.gg/0igWZxupFC0N8mH4 Patreon: patreon.com/starmike We take a look at Discovery Episode 6, "Lethe"

Discord: https://discord.gg/0igWZxupFC0N8mH4 Patreon: patreon.com/starmike News DSC Ep 6: Lethe DSC Ep 7: Magic to Make the Sanest Man Go Mad DSC Ep 8: Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum DSC Ep 9: Into the Forest I Go Disco shirts!! The Orville: Last episode was the best so far. Many things to think about. Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: Which would u rather do: be the first person to test a transporter or the first person to test warp speed? Star Trek in pop culture: Book: Promises in Death by JD Robb - from the audio book 00:11 Last week in Trek Episode insight: TNG S4: Remember Me Character insight - Captain Jellico

Our thoughts on Episode 5, "Choose Your Pain" Subspace communications Discord: discord.thisweekintrek.com Patreon: patron.com/starmike

Discord: https://discord.thisweekintrek.com Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/starmike Ren Shaman challenge Level 69 at 1d 6h - got through Outland, now in Northrend - 60-68 seemed very slow A funny thing happened on the way to the Alliance: Restored a previously deleted 110 horde mage, took her to Alliance and weirdness happened Mike Shaman challenge 15 to 38 in one night. Lots of dungeons and dungeon quests. Could get 2-3 levels in a run Rested XP was a waste because you blow right through it. Problem - Maraudon puts you in the dungeon, but no quests for two more levels. So, either quest or repeat dungeons. Problem with that is now you’re moving further and further away from Stormwind (Stranglethorn or Plaguelands) Had to run to Wetlands between dungeon runs. Waste of time. Not sure what else to do. Toy is 10k gold, and only gives faction flight points, not neutral. BTW: I still love Maraudon This Week in WoW Pet Xp event - 200% not 300% as originally advertised Hallow’s End starts Wednesday the 18th at 10:00 AM PST Running of the Gnomes - Saturday October 14th, to benefit the Cleveland Clinic and the creators of the Tuohy Vaccine, a proposed vaccine against breast cancer that’s showing great promise Run from Gnomer to Booty Bay - clear 34 gates Starts at 7 PM EST, purchase a pink tabard in Ironforge This started on Scarlet Crusade and there are raids on Scarlet Crusade http://runningofthegnomes.tumblr.com/post/164609327832/gnome-run-2017-faqs News Blizzcon 2017 All virtual ticket rewards Flying mounts in WoW - two seaters (we knew this) Other games - Overwatch Winston skin, Starcraft III Junker SCV, Probe and Drone Skins; Heroes of the Storm Nexus Razorback mount, Diablo III Murkromancer Pet, and a “mystery goodie” for Hearthstone. Blizzcon Merch New plushes: Pirate Pepe Plush, Raptor Plushie, Elekk Plushie Jaina Key Art Poster Ugly Holiday Greench Sweater Sylvanus Short Sleeved Hoodie Sargeras Shirt New pins and new patches for the goody bag - trying to encourage badge trading\ Shaman challenge Proposed change to 2018 Naked & Afraid Challenge: any class, any spec (but choose once!) and on your honor to pick a class you’ve never successfully leveled to 110 Scryer/Aldor Demon hunter speed runs Shriekrunner - uses demon hunter’s mastery scaling at level 101 to get a minimum speed of 230% base speed - speed going up to 350-410%. Uses tricks, potions, and shortcuts - showed video of clearing old world dungeons in a total of 18 minutes, not counting travel time between dungeons (Gundrak clear took 13 seconds) Posts build and tricks in a linked Reddit thread

Discord: https://discord.gg/0igWZxupFC0N8mH4 Patreon: patreon.com/starmike News How was NYCC? There is a listing for Star Trek Discovery on Google Play. Not available yet. Shatner set tour DSC source of technobabble statement. The Orville: Last episode was a kinda crappy copy of TNG’s “A Matter of Time”. Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: Do u think the actors were embarrassed/ashamed while filming "Plato's Stepchildren"? Star Trek in pop culture: Sent in by Lucas Brown (Twitter). Friends S8, E14. They’re locked out of the apartment and can’t think of a way in. 00:08 Last week in Trek Episode insight: TAS: Once Upon a Planet Character insight - J. Hayes

Our thoughts on Episode 4, "The Butcher Cares Not For The Lamb's Cry" Discord: discord.thisweekintrek.com Patreon: patron.com/starmike

Discord: https://discord.gg/0igWZxupFC0N8mH4 Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/starmike Ren - All shaman challenge! Mike Lots of mog stuff in AQ this week Shaman challenge - got to 15 pretty fast. Was going to play more on Wed. but got sidetracked. This Week - Brewfest ends Friday - Harvest Festival mini holiday on Friday Darkmoon Faire ends Friday Next week: Pet Bonus Experience - 300% pet xp News Legion Q&A No word on artifact appearances yet, but they’d like them to be mogs Exception - the shit you gotta work for :D Same with druid forms You can upgrade to 1000 the same way you did with 970 No new legendaries being added to the loot table More MDI in the future. Wants to give more classes more utility Maxed followers needed for Antorus raid missions Argus whistle will be unlocked on all characters shortly Krokurun and Mac’aree world quests will NOT be account wide - story dependent AK goes up until 55 Spider boss will be back Thinks that not everyone having everything is OK. But it’s not. problem - in vanilla you can work for it. There will be Sylvanas/Greymane story progression People still bitch about RNG (news at 11) - GATING OVER WAITING There will be better server connections No flying in Argus. Ever. PvP more character-specific. Shaman Challenge New names proposed (Xandara): Transcendental Elementals, Developmental Elementals, Nonjudgmental Elementals Naked & Afraid - “No Guild. No Gear. No Gold.” Will run a Naked & Afraid Challenge after the holidays Several Naked & Afraid Rules clarifications (posted on Discord #shamanchallenge channel) Tips from Ren and members of the Discord channel And Ren’s “do as I say not as I do” tips (how not to f**k up) Prize for completing the Shaman Challenge!

Discord: https://discord.gg/0igWZxupFC0N8mH4 Patreon: patreon.com/starmike News Discovery: Season 2: 2019? (Alex Kurtzman) DSC: Mia Kirshner to play Spock’s mom (Amanda) Lorca’s Tribble was originally written to be a german shepard. Orville: They just keep getting better & better. Though the last one was a vastly better version of “For the World is Hollow”. Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: Which Trek line had the most emotional impact: “There are 4 lights” or “I have been and always shall be your friend”. Star Trek in pop culture: Swindle (2013) 00:32 Last week in Trek Episode insight: VOY S7: Critical Care Character insight - Kasidy Yates

Our thoughts on Episode 3, "Context is for Kings" Subspace communications Discord: discord.thisweekintrek.com Patreon: patron.com/starmike

Discord: https://discord.gg/0igWZxupFC0N8mH4 Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/starmike Special guest Christy (@christylou) joins us! Ren: No, the Starlight Beacon does not work in Argus, but decent for Magic of Flight Mike: Siege of Orgrimmar is eternally long (w/Ali) Mount farming This week - 0 Trying to finish up achievements in old raids…..for mounts :D Did ⅘ of the MoP dungeons - forgot to do the fifth. This week in WoW Brewfest continues Tomorrow starts Harvest Festival - honor a fallen hero (NOT the Pilgrim festival) News: New Battle.net app on the Apple/Android stores. Chat with your friends! Argus unlocks on your alts!! “Appear Offline” coming “soon” Audio dramas - “1000 Years of War” Will be an expansion announcement at Blizzcon New project for Blizzard -- announcement of a job opening for Senior Client Engineer for a MMO real time strategy game on the Unity engine -- probably an iOS/Android game from the job description

Discord: https://discord.gg/0igWZxupFC0N8mH4 Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/starmike News Discovery happened. 9.6 million viewers Discovery episode 15 started filming yesterday. No technobabble. Yay!! Anovos DSC uniforms $425 thru Oct 1. $500 after that. Ship in summer 2018. Orville: They just keep getting better & better. Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: Who do u think is the most intimidating captain in Trek? For me, it is Sisko. Star Trek in pop culture: Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me - NPR, Sep 9. Discussing badly named gov’t programs Last week in Trek Episode insight: TNG, S7: Dark Page Character insight - Alice and the white rabbit Subspace communications

Discord: https://discord.gg/HsFXzA Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/starmike Our thoughts on Episodes 1 and 2 of Star Trek: Discovery