Uncover the secret sauce of gaming mastery that Jimmytherabbit brings to the table in our latest Strain 88-KMB episode. We dive headfirst into the unpredictable world of randomizer mods in The Secret World, where Jimmy's Dark Agartha escapades redefine the meaning of in-game challenge. Not just a walk in the virtual park, we also peel back the layers of community dynamics in MMOs—revealing how the online bonds are just as intricate and heartwarming as any real-world connection. 

The conversation takes a turn into the technical trenches, where Two-Ton Waffle and I share our battle stories against the streaming gremlins that seek to thwart our broadcast. From microphone meltdowns to software scuffles, experience the raw and unfiltered side of podcasting that usually stays behind the scenes. Yet, it's not all glitches and gaffes; rejoice in the camaraderie as we highlight the latest gaming rigs and the dedication of our listeners who make every hiccup worth the hassle. 

Cap off the episode with a reflective look at the industry's latest shifts—Joshua Alan Doetsch's homecoming to Funcom and the ripples of restructuring resonating through the gaming world. Whether you're a veteran gamer or a newcomer to the digital domain, this episode promises to whisk you away on a journey through the holiday traditions of the MMO universe, the spooky undertones of the winter season, and the continued legacy of The Secret World. So, please pull up a chair, and let's toast to the shared adventures and misadventures that unite us all in the grand game of life. 

(00:00) Technical Troubleshooting and Gaming Update 
(18:48) Technical Issues With Microphone and Software 
(27:09) Winter Event & Free Elite Run 
(45:08) Progression and Challenges in F2P Game 
(49:35) Randomizer Run Challenges in Dark Agartha 
(01:01:22) Jimmy Mode and Randomizer Runs Discussion 
(01:11:52) Rehiring and Restructuring at Funcom 
(01:24:52) MMO Player Communities and Game Updates 
(01:37:43) ARGs and Spooky Holiday Traditions Discussion 
(01:41:53) Secret World Updates and Reflections 
(01:47:34) Discussion on Alcohol and Gaming Impairments 
(02:08:34) Sleep, Caffeine, and Historical Drug Discussion 

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In this episode of "The Zero Point Report," we dive into the latest updates and releases in the gaming world. First off, we have Jimmy, who recently completed a 24+ hour gaming stream for Extra Life Day. He played the Funcom MMOs, Anarchy Online, and Age of Conan Unchained, as well as Secret World Legends. Tune in to hear about his unique mod-related hijinks and the possibility of winning some prizes!

Next up, we have an exciting TTRPG update for all you Secret World backers. Ross Watson provides an end-of-month update on the layout progress of the core book, art book, and stretch goals. Once the rough layout is approved by Funcom, you'll have the opportunity to provide feedback and corrections. We can't wait to get this book in your hands!

Moving on to Conan Exiles, get ready for the release of Chapter 3, "Age of War," on December 14th. Andy B., Dennis Douthett (Lead Designer), and Nicole (Spynosaur) recently had a livestream discussing the major features of this chapter. Expect an epic Fortress Assault, where you can finally experience the thrill of besieging castles yourself. You'll also have the chance to open your own tavern and hire NPCs as guards or workers. Plus, there's a Battle Pass, Bazaar Cosmetics, and some surprises in store!

If you're a fan of Dune, we have some exciting news for you. Dune Spice Wars is now available on PC Game Pass, and it will soon arrive on Xbox Series X|S on November 28th. Immerse yourself in the world of Dune and experience the spice wars firsthand.

Lastly, get ready for Dune Awakening, as the first Closed Beta signups have been announced. The game is in development and the team is seeking player feedback to further enhance the gaming experience. If you're interested in participating in the closed beta tests, make sure to sign up on the official website and join the official Discord for more updates.

Don't miss out on all the gaming excitement! Join us on "The Zero Point Report" for all the latest gaming news and updates.

Secret World

Haunted Ealdwick Ghost Tour

https://twitter.com/MedrinaKamaar/status/1717477644105880011

Drina

@MedrinaKamaar

Long overdue but...

Join me THIS SATURDAY behind the Horned God in Ealdwic for the return of

the Haunted Ealdwic Ghost Tour! The first run is around 9 PM ET!

Costumes / fancy dress encouraged.

Conan

Conan Text Adventure: Tavern of Treachery Released

https://twitter.com/Funcom/status/1716514989777834384

Embark on a unique quest to carve out your names into the tapestry of

history in Tavern of Treachery, a Conan text adventure! ⚔️

Funcom

Sale on Moons, Park, and Hellsinger!

https://twitter.com/Funcom/status/1717609588722188699

Spooky season calls for some spooky games. Check out Moons of Madness

($9.99) , Metal: Hellsinger ($14.99), and The Park ($5.19) for up to 60%

off on Steam!

The Zero Point Report

Strain 85-TTD

Thursday, October 19th, 2023

Secret World

Cosmetics from our Rumble in the Rasa should now be distributed to all participants!

Samhain 2023 Has Begun

October TTRPG Update

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/star-anvil-studios/the-secret-world/posts/3935441?ref=ksr_email_backer_project_update_registered_users

In this episode of the Zero Point Report podcast, hosts Big Mikey Ocho, Jimmy the Rabbit, and 2TonWaffle discuss the latest gaming news and their various playthroughs. They cover updates from Funcom, including the launch of Conan Exiles Chapter 2 and news about the upcoming Dune Awakening game. Jimmy also announces that he has once again signed up for Extra Life to benefit children's hospitals.

The group chats about different roleplaying styles in Divinity: Original Sin 3 and how approaching quests in unusual ways can lead to humorous glitches. 2TonWaffle talks about experimenting with darker storylines and the limits of gameplay systems. They also debate whether returning to older games is best after significant time has passed. Big Mikey talks about keeping up with the Lord of the Rings book club and exploring the films.

The Envoys of Avalon are Back for their 5th Fall Equinox Festivities!

Jimmy has once more signed onto another year of Extra Life, his 8th year!!

https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=519664

Dune Spice Wars comes out of Early Access formally!

Dune: Awakening is also having a Discord Book Club, starting with a Kindle Book giveaway

Funcom is thrilled to announce the launch of the Funcom Creator Program!

https://creators.funcom.com

Conan Exiles Age of War Chapter 2 Launches Today!!

The Zero Point Report

Strain 83-DCS (Dune, Conan, Secret World)

Thursday September 7th, 2023

In this episode, we discuss the latest updates from Star Anvil about the upcoming Secret World tabletop roleplaying game, Conan Exiles, and Dune Spice Wars.

Show Notes:

TTRPG Update #34

• Star Anvil Studios provides an update on their TTRPG core rulebook layout, editing, and art progress. They reveal the book may be bigger than expected and most of the art is complete. They plan another update by the end of the month.

Kari Wahlgren Comic Con Appearance

• Voice actress Kari Wahlgren announces she'll be appearing at College Station Comic Con this weekend and invites fans to bring items to sign.

Dune: Spice Wars Full Release

• The official release date of September 14th is announced for the full version 1.0 launch of Dune: Spice Wars out of Early Access on Steam. Key details are provided about release features.

Conan Exiles Server Rollback

• The official Exiled Lands servers were rolled back to September 1st to correct an issue with incorrect thrall decay timers. Boosts will be applied to support players.

Age of War Chapter 2 Release

• Funcom reveals the September 21st release date for Chapter 2 of the Age of War update for Conan Exiles, providing an overview of new features like improved purges.

Show Links:

Interview w/ Star Anvil Studios before the Release of the TTRPG Raw Text-Only Core Rulebook

Ft. Brandon Verhalen, Darrell Hardy, and Joshua Doetsch

Announced last Saturday on Discord and through monthly Kickstarter.

Ross Watson: “Greetings backers!

Keep an eye on your email this week; Star Anvil Studios is pushing out a test pdf to you so we can make sure our delivery system works for providing you with the kickstarter materials. Note: this is ONLY a test!

Raw PDF On the Way!

We plan on giving you guys the raw pdf of the Secret World RPG 5e Core Rulebook next weekend, using the same system. Keep your fingers crossed, and if everything works the way it should, we'll be sending you the raw rulebook so you can get your games going as early as seven days from now.”

We’ve had copies since late Monday and have been able to look over them since, but at 500 pages, it’s a LOT. 

Greetings, you (presumably human) wonderful backers!

It's July, so it's time for an update on the Secret World RPG!

This is a bit of a "progress report" to let you know what we've completed for the core book and where we're at in the production of the stretch goals.

Core Rulebook

All writing is complete, approved by Funcom, editing is underway. After we get the editing done, it goes to layout!

The editor is reporting that the manuscript is in really good shape and she's making great progress. The "lore" section of the book is done and the editor is working her way through the remaining chapters (all of which are likely to go faster).

Our current projection is that we'll have the book completely edited and into layout by early August.