Waypoint+ |OT| "Fuck Capitalism, Go Home"

[Deleted member 22476]

Do you have a problem with warning for discussion of genitalia in general? I understand why it seems comedic, but I don't think someone who finds the discussion of it in general upsetting is gonna feel that distinction. And that has nothing to do with being an adult or not.

It's realllly not very "out there" in terms of things you would content warn for.

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On a mature podcast there is absolutely no earthly reason to have a content warning for the mention of genitalia. Particularly on one that regularly goes there like Waypoint. It's the sort of thing that should be in the show listing page if anywhere.

I don't like using the word, but if someone really is that precious that they need a warning for the mention of horse balls, they shouldn't be listening to any of this podcast to begin with.

It was unintended comedy, and a good example of how Waypoint's best intentions can lead to some of its worst inclinations.

 

[Brakke]

There is no point in the warning. Because the "discussion" is an acknowledgement that horse balls exist. Which the warning also acknowledges.

It's just a pointless exercise.

 

[AncientReptileBrain]

I haven't listened yet, but is there any chance it's a playful thing?

 

[Deleted member 22476]

I haven't listened yet, but is there any chance it's a playful thing?

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Oh God, I wish it was. It's literally the first ten seconds of the Monday podcast if you want to listen.

 

[deepFlaw]

On a mature podcast there is absolutely no earthly reason to have a content warning for the mention of genitalia. Particularly on one that regularly goes there like Waypoint. It's the sort of thing that should be in the show listing page if anywhere.

I don't like using the word, but if someone really is that precious that they need a warning for the mention of horse balls, they shouldn't be listening to any of this podcast to begin with.

It was unintended comedy, and a good example of how Waypoint's best intentions can lead to some of its worst inclinations.

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I really don't think wanting to avoid hearing discussion of this makes someone "precious" nor is it a matter of being "mature". Even if you find it comedic given the specific circumstances it's coming up in here, sure, I don't understand why you're framing it as some extremely laughable thing overall.

 

[AncientReptileBrain]

I'm super into what waypoint do, and I'm glad they're thoughtful re: content warnings (we could all stand to be more thoughtful!). To help me understand so that I can be more sensitive in the future, who might be triggered by horse ball discussion? Is it just a general genitalia thing, or is it the animal angle?

 

[Sneaky Gato]

Speaking of the podcast does anyone have a link? It is not showing up for me.

 

[deepFlaw]

I'm super into what waypoint do, and I'm glad they're thoughtful re: content warnings (we could all stand to be more thoughtful!). To help me understand so that I can be more sensitive in the future, who might be triggered by horse ball discussion? Is it just a general genitalia thing, or is it the animal angle?

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I would assume it's more the general genitalia thing, given its wording and prior warnings.

 

[Patapuf]

I understand the monday podcast episode is out. However i can't find it on the website.

Is there no way other than subscribing to their feed to get it?

 

[Khanimus]

I'm here to despoil this thread.

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Alex doesn't deserve this.

Patrick secretly welcomes this.

 

[Deleted member 2752]

I would love to know if there was a single person going "yeah, I have to skip this one" or if it's them just being ridiculous. Because it looks ridiculous.
Patrick opened last week's podcasts with, and I quote, "Dick, dick, dick, dick, dick."

 

[Patapuf]

Honestly, getting upset at content warnings is about on the scale of getting upset at horse dicks to me.

Like, even if they are silly, i can just ignore them.

 

[deepFlaw]

I would love to know if there was a single person going "yeah, I have to skip this one" or if it's them just being ridiculous. Because it looks ridiculous.
Patrick opened last week's podcasts with, and I quote, "Dick, dick, dick, dick, dick."

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There's a vague one in the description for Friday's; was there not an audio one?

Because if not, there totally could have been someone who asked them about doing it going forward, yes.

 

[Deleted member 2752]

There's a head's up at the start, yeah. I didn't want to imply they didn't do one.

 

[Veggen]

It's nice that Waypoint (probably enforced by Vice proper) want people to vote, but their new redirect when entering their site doesn't acknowledge their international audience. It's a bad look when "I'm already registered. Take me to the site." is the only thing I can click to enter their site.

 

[DarthSontin]

I actually like the new Waypoints podcast, except that Natalie has like zero energy and brings the whole thing down. I could listen to the others talk about almost anything. I would love more historical perspectives from Rob.

 

[kyle mechlachlan]

I actually like the new Waypoints podcast, except that Natalie has like zero energy and brings the whole thing down. I could listen to the others talk about almost anything. I would love more historical perspectives from Rob.

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I appreciate them giving her a seat because her perspective is valuable. But a lot of the time what ends up coming out is "Ummm.... I dunno...." and then trails off, or stumbles her words without really saying anything? Could just be some sheepishness about discussing topics on the internet so I imagine she'll get more confident over time.

 

[AncientReptileBrain]

I like Natalie. She's not a writer first, right? She isn't going to be as articulate as Rob and Austin, sure, but I like having another perspective all the same.

 

[Jintor]

sure she ends on a 'i'm not sure' note a lot but so do the others! they just end with conviction

 

[Metalsnakezero]

Glad that Rob brought up the damn lemonade ad with the weird old man. I do feel bad the people who got ads that are pretty bad government parties.

 

[deepFlaw]

Glad that Rob brought up the damn lemonade ad with the weird old man. I do feel bad the people who got ads that are pretty bad government parties.

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people in the FatT Discord's podcast channel just always call that one "the old man piss ad" and it's apt as hell

 

[Hella]

Patrick's "don't let TellTale milk you" article is Very Good™. That sort of baffling game-over-creator sentiment is something I feel there's been waaaay too much of in the wake of TellTale's implosion, so it's nice to see an article trying to stomp that out.

 

[Brass Body Dave]

Patrick's "don't let TellTale milk you" article is Very Good™. That sort of baffling game-over-creator sentiment is something I feel there's been waaaay too much of in the wake of TellTale's implosion, so it's nice to see an article trying to stomp that out.

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I dunno if there's been too much of it. People are consumers. They only care about what they can take, in general. It's expected.

 

[Salarians]

I feel like Natalie's still kinda finding her "podcast voice", I'm really happy she's been on more
and I love the Waypoints pod, I listen to a lot of podcasts so I don't really have the problem of having too much, the more the better for me lol

people in the FatT Discord's podcast channel just always call that one "the old man piss ad" and it's apt as hell

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it tastes so good

 

[Deleted member 22476]

Natalie's just a little too aware of trying to not feck up, I think. It's understandable - I'm sure her confidence and delivery will improve with time. She seems cool.

 

[deepFlaw]

Yeah, Natalie's still getting used to this kind of thing so it's only a matter of time; I've already been enjoying what she's brought to the podcasts I've listened to, though.

 

[Brakke]

In a very tiny way, I just like Waypoints because Rob hosts it.

 

[Metalsnakezero]

Natalie's just a little too aware of trying to not feck up, I think. It's understandable - I'm sure her confidence and delivery will improve with time. She seems cool.

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It was telling when she talked about the PS classic and how she still preorder it despite those games could had been emulated on the PS4. Still we wouldn't have that funny reaction from Patrick.

 

[convo]

Patrick thinking his tendencies with the messanger were somehow common sense when the most basic thing about opinions is that they differ wildey among the ocean of people is like the definition of living in a bubble. You shouldn't be surprised that some people prefer the first part of that game and yet he makes such a stupid assumption about his tastes being the norm. The crew could need a Dan Ryckert to shake things up and bring them down to reality to the spectrum of what people can possibly like.

 

[Deleted member 2752]

Especially since the linear retro action game is a really popular genre.

 

[Jintor]

Especially because Dan rykert is a crazy person

 

[Veggen]

Especially because Dan rykert is a crazy person

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Don't you mean Dan rykert is a wild(?) person?

 

[Brakke]

I ducked out on Friends at the Table's Twilight Mirage arc, but I picked up their Postmortem ep today because those are usually interesting.

Austin basically monologues about redemption & reconciliation for a while starting around the 2-hour mark. He specifically frames it around a Waypoint ep on a similar subject that he wasn't part of (they talked a lot about the Bloody Baron quest there). It's an interesting listen if you wanna hear Austin dig in to his politics (on a person-to-person scale, not a societal scale) and his complicated relationship with his dad. I don't think I've ever heard him directly address his childhood like he did here.

https://overcast.fm/+JtGvT4F6I

 

[Metalsnakezero]

Sounds like Waypoint influence is spreading since Bombcast reference them on the topic of AC Odyssey.

 

[Deleted member 22476]

Sounds like Waypoint influence is spreading since Bombcast reference them on the topic of AC Odyssey.

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Eh? GB have mentioned Waypoint regularly. Half their editors are best known from their time at GB..

 

[Metalsnakezero]

Eh? GB have mentioned Waypoint regularly. Half their editors are best known from their time at GB..

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I guess I meant in how what Waypoint talked about has lead GB to bring it up with what their playing.

 

[Deleted member 22476]

I guess I meant in how what Waypoint talked about has lead GB to bring it up with what their playing.

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I suppose it might sound pendatic but I was always under the impression GB listened to Waypoint (Vinny and Jeff B regularly mention things they say on Waypoint Radio) and Waypoint listened to GB.

 

[Joeku]

I suppose it might sound pendatic but I was always under the impression GB listened to Waypoint (Vinny and Jeff B regularly mention things they say on Waypoint Radio) and Waypoint listened to GB.

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Also I got the distinct impression that West didn't, since even this time I think it was Mike Mahardy that brought up Rob's take on Odyssey.

 

[Brass Body Dave]

they likely just talk together still. because jesus no I couldn't keep up with waypoint if my life depended on it

 

[Sabas]

I think Jeff at the very least keeps up with what waypoint is doing since he keeps in contact with Austin and Patrick (ie. the bit at PAX between the three of them in regards to the quiet man)

 

[Jeff ChickenDig]

Brad quotes walker all the time on the Bombcast haha. Think they are all in the same discord groups.

 

[Veggen]

Getting high on each other's supply.

 

[spiritfox]

Just FYI Austin and Rob (with Heather Alexandra) are talking about Valkyria Chronicles 4 in the latest Three Moves Ahead.

Edit: this feels more like a Waypoint Radio than Three Moves Ahead lol.

 

[Metalsnakezero]

Just FYI Austin and Rob (with Heather Alexandra) are talking about Valkyria Chronicles 4 in the latest Three Moves Ahead.

Edit: this feels more like a Waypoint Radio than Three Moves Ahead lol.

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It a nice deeper talk on the game. I really like the detail Austin has on the open battlefield part of instead of rain it bullets as a filter.

 

[Hella]

Just FYI Austin and Rob (with Heather Alexandra) are talking about Valkyria Chronicles 4 in the latest Three Moves Ahead.

Edit: this feels more like a Waypoint Radio than Three Moves Ahead lol.

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This is of interest to me. Time to finally listen to one of 'em...

Thanks for the heads up!

 

[Joeku]

What Hella said. Thanks, I'm totally gonna give that a listen.

 

[Mezentine]

Three Moves Ahead is Rob Zacny in his element and he's a fantastic podcast host and y'all should be listening already

 

[Joeku]

Three Moves Ahead is Rob Zacny in his element and he's a fantastic podcast host and y'all should be listening already

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I think I just don't give enough of a shit about tabletop gaming, so I'd be deleting half the episodes anyway. Otherwise I'd have been all over it years ago.

...Unless there's some value to glean from yet another conversation about a WW1/WW2 board game.

 

[Sabas]

I think the conversations on it are pretty good but it usually needs to have a combination of Rob, Austin, and/or a game I'm actually interested in

 

[Deleted member 22476]

I think the conversations on it are pretty good but it usually needs to have a combination of Rob, Austin, and/or a game I'm actually interested in

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I have so much time for Austin and Rob's opinions but I have almost negative interest for the types of games they're naturally into.