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Episode #377: February Patron Q&A! Mar 03, 2020

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Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players!

Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas sit down to talk with our Patrons about what's on their minds for the February 2020 Patron Q&A!

Episode #377: February Patron Q&A! is ready for Download!

Our server rankings have been progressively getting better this entire expansion, are raids getting easier or are we getting better? Do you feel like there are less raid teams as we get deeper into the expansion and that is affecting it?
What are your highlights and lowlights for this expansion?
Hey fellas... after 6 or so weeks in nya'lotha what do you think of the corruption system. I personally find it frustrating that some classes having these great (infinite stars) guaranteed weapons available while the rest rely on rng (
Call in show question: Now that this xpac is done, what what do you think are its biggest successes and failures?
My question is this: if you could remove one zone from the map forever what would it be? And is there an area in Warcraft lore you would like to explore as a WoW area?
Rank the mythic plus seasonal affixes best to worst, and explain why?

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Episode #376: Gift of Flesh! Feb 26, 2020

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Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players!

On this weeks episode! Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas do their guide to the third wing of the Ny'alotha raid and discuss everything else going on around Azeroth!

Episode #376: Gift of Flesh! is ready for Download!

What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!

Weekly Event – Battleground Bonus Event
8.3 World Boss – Vuk'laz the Earthbreaker
Nazjatar World Boss – Wekemara
Mythic+ Affixes – Tyrannical/Raging/Necrotic/Awakened
Call to Arms – Nazmir/Nazjatar/Uldum
Island Expeditions
- Molten Cay (Trolls)
- Skittering Hollow (Kobolds)
- Havenswood (Worgen)
Salvage Vendor
Dread Chain
Snowblossom
Whispering Reef

Horrific Vision - Orgrimmar
Darkmoon Faire - March 1st to 7th
Ny'alotha Wing 3 is now live!
Hotfixes
and much more!

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Episode #375: Tab Targeting is broken! Feb 19, 2020

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Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players!

On this weeks episode! Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss tab targeting changes, hotfixes and everything else going on around Azeroth!

Episode #375: Tab Targeting is broken! is ready for Download!

What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!

Weekly Event – Burning Crusade Timewalking
8.3 World Boss – Grand Empress Shek'zara
Nazjatar World Boss – Ulmath, the Soulbinder
Mythic+ Affixes – Fortified/Bursting/Volcanic/Awakened
Call to Arms – Stormsong Valley, Mechagon and Vale of Eternal Blossoms
Island Expeditions
- Rotting Mire (Saurok)
- Verdant Wilds (Feral Druids)
- Jorundall (Taunka)
Island Salvage Caches
- Havenswood
- Skittering Hollow
- Verdant Wilds
- Elemental
Horrific Vision - Stormwind
PvP Brawl - Temple of Hotmogu
Love is in the Air - on now until February 21st
Hatching of the Hippogryphs - February 23rd
Hotfixes
Initial WoW esports Announcements
Shadows Rising book
Exploring Azeroth: Eastern Kingdoms Book
and much more!

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Episode #374: Halls of Devotion! Feb 12, 2020

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Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players!

On this weeks episode! Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas do their guide to the second wing of the Ny'alotha raid and discuss everything else going on around Azeroth!

Episode #374: Halls of Devotion! is ready for Download!

What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!

Weekly Event – World Quest Bonus Event
8.3 World Boss – Vuk'laz the Earthbreaker
Nazjatar World Boss – Wekemara
Mythic+ Affixes – Tyrannical/Bolstering/Explosive/Awakened
Call to Arms – Zuldazar/Nazjatar/Uldum
- Island Expeditions
- Dread Chain (Kvaldir)
- Un'gol Ruins (Quillboar)
- Havenswood (Worgen)

Salvage Vendor
- - Rotting Mire
  - Jorundall
  - Whispering Reef
Horrific Vision - Orgrimmar
Love is in the Air - Live until February 21st
Ny'alotha Wing 2 is now live!
and much more!

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Episode #373: Horrific Visions and You! Feb 05, 2020

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Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players! On this weeks episode! Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas deep dive into the Stormwind Horrific Vision and everything else going on around Azeroth!

Episode #373: Horrific Visions and You! is ready for Download!

What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!

Weekly Event – Warlords of Draenor Timewalking
8.3 World Boss – Grand Empress Shek'zara
Nazjatar World Boss – Ulmath, the Soulbinder
Mythic+ Affixes – Fortified/Sanguine/Quaking/Awakened
Call to Arms – Zuldazar/Nazjatar/Uldum
Island Expeditions
- - Verdant Wilds (Feral Druids
  - Jorundall (Taunka)
  - Snowblossom Village (Virmen)
- Salvage Vendor
  - Havenswood
  - Molten Cay
  - Skittering Hollow
  - Elemental
Horrific Vision - Stormwind
PvP Brawl - Temple of Hotmogu
Lunar Festival - Live until February 7th
Darkmoon Faire - Live until February 7th
Love is in the Air - Begins February 8th runs through the 21st
Hotfixes
Refunds/Replacements for Charity Server Blades
and much more!

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Episode #372: Vision of Destiny! Jan 29, 2020

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Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players!

On this weeks episode! Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas do their guide to the first wing of the Ny'alotha raid, discuss hotfixes to 8.3 and everything else going on around Azeroth!

Episode #372: Vision of Destiny! is ready for Download!

What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!

Weekly Event – Warlords of Draenor Timewalking
8.3 World Boss – Vuk'laz the Earthbreaker
Nazjatar World Boss – Wekemara
Mythic+ Affixes – Tyrannical/Bursting/Necrotic /Awakened
Call to Arms – Zuldazar/Nazjatar/Uldum
Island Expeditions
- Dread Chain (Mogu)
  - Rotting Mire (Jinyu)
  - Whispering Reef (Murlocs)
- Salvage Vendor
  - Crestfall
  - Jorundall
  - Verdant Wilds
Horrific Vision - Orgrimmar
PvP Brawl - Warsong Scramble
Lunar Festival - Live until February 7th
Season 4 Reminders
Hotfixes
Ny'Alotha LFR wing 1 is now live!
and much more!

Have you heard about our Patreon? It's a great way to support the show and goes towards making more content for you! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/thestartingzone

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Episode #371: January Patron Q&A! Jan 28, 2020

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Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players! Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas sit down to talk with our Patrons about what's on their minds for the January 2020 Patron Q&A!

Episode #371: January Patron Q&A! is ready for Download!

I have been working on the 8.3 content and I find Horrific Visions very confusing. It has taken me a bit to figure out what you are supposed to do to level your cloak and I have only figured that out because I have found help from others. Even listening to your show, that has a lot of helpful information, I did not know that when you get to level 5 on your cloak that you do NOT have to kill the main boss in the vision and that you only have to clear half of the vision to level your cloak (at least that is my understanding haven't done it yet). I can't believe I am the only person having trouble with this. My question is, does Blizz make these things too complicated for the average person? I do not wish to spend my precious game time looking for answers on the internet. It is one reason I listen to you guys so I can get information in the car. I belong to a guild and have run the new raid once, so I do have a support group. For those that don't I can't imagine what they are going through. I always feel Blizz caters to the upper most group of players. I listen to the two of you and I know I am not on your level and I think I am doing better than most. What does a new player coming into the game think? One last comment, I like time gating. I think people rush through the game too much and if Blizz has to protect them from themselves I don't have a problem with it. I get upset when people say they have nothing to do. I always have something to do.
Hey fellas a 2 parter for you. What are your thoughts on the 2 revamped zones and the way they decided to rotate the active zone within the zone each week (bugs and spawns aside). And for Spencer..... how would you approach getting your Raid Leader to funnel all the gear to his not so cleverly named boomkin?
Good evening guys, my question is: what is your first impression of Corrupted gear compared to Benthic, and how would you feel if in Shadowlands instead of WF/TF we had unique seasonal gear traits that reflected the content of each patch?
What are the first things I should do on my fresh korraks Revenge alt? I'm talking still in all heirlooms? Gotta do war campaign? Straight to Naz questline to upgrade neck? Or can I skip to 8.3 questchain now?
Have you guys gotten into M+ with the new affix? What are your first impressions, and can you offer any tips?
Spencer: What is your neck level ( be honest) and what is your pace via your routine this current season? Jason: As a Damage dealer myself, the fancy boosts are incentives to chase after the new corruption gear. As a main tank ( and again this is only your first impression) how does corruption gear feel as a main tank?

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Episode #370: 8.3 First Impressions! Jan 22, 2020

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Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players! On this weeks episode! Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss our first impressions of 8.3, the start of season 4, Squeakers the mount and everything else going on around Azeroth!

Episode #370: 8.3 First Impressions! is ready for Download!

What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!

Weekly Event – Pet Battle Bonus Event
8.3 World Boss – Grand Empress Shek'zara
Nazjatar World Boss – Ulmath, the Soulbinder
Mythic+ Affixes – Fortified/Bolstering/Skittish/Awakened
Call to Arms – Tiragarde Sound, Mechagon and Vale of Eternal Blossoms
Island Expeditions
- Molten Cay (Ogres)
- Skittering Hollow (Nerubians)
- Crestfall (Dragonkin)
Island Salvage Caches
- Dread Chain
- Snowblossom
- Un'Gol Ruins
- Venture Co.
Horrific Vision - Stormwind
PvP Brawl - Warsong Scramble
Call of the Scarab - January 21st to 23rd
Lunar Festival - January 24th to February 7th
Hotfixes
Horrific Vision Rewards
War Mode World Quest Issues
Auction House missing mail
Season 4 Begins!
Squeakers the Trickster mount!
and much more!

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Episode #369: How to 8.3, with Sloot! Jan 13, 2020

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Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players! On this weeks episode! Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas sit down with Sloot to discuss what you need to know going into 8.3! Horrific Visions, Assaults, the new legendary, we discuss it all and of course everything else going on around Azeroth!

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What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!

Weekly Event – Battle for Azeroth Dungeon Event
World Boss – T'Zane
Nazjatar World Boss – Wekemara
Mythic+ Affixes – Tyrannical/Teeming/Volcanic/Beguiling(Void)
Call to Arms – Nazmir and Nazjatar
8.3 YouTube Survival Guide
New Allied Races Preview
Assaults and Horrific Visions Preview
What to Expect in Visions and Season 4
New Legendary Cloak and Corrupted Gear Preview
New Pet Battle Dungeon
New Death Knight Races Preview
The Auction Houde Overhaul
and much more!

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Episode #368: Goodbye 8.2.5! Jan 08, 2020

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Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players! On this weeks episode! Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss Season 3 PvP ending a bit early, what you should do this week before 8.3 and everything else going on around Azeroth!

Episode #368: Goodbye 8.2.5! is ready for Download!

What's New this Week in World of Warcraft!

Weekly Event – Battleground Bonus Event
World Boss – Hailstone Construct
Nazjatar World Boss – Ulmath, the Soulbinder
Mythic+ Affixes – Fortified/Sanguine/Grievous/Beguiling(Enchanted)
Call to Arms – Stormsong Valley and Mechagon
Island Expeditions
- Un'gol Ruins with Quillboar
- Snowblossom Village with Mogu
- Crestfall with Pirates
Darkmoon Faire January 5th to 11th
BFA Season 3 PvP Issue
- Disruption
BFA Season 3 Ends Next Week!
and much more!

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