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A weekly Path of Exile 2 podcast with Talkative Tri and his brother, CastOnComet.

Oct 26

"Path of Exile 2 1.0 Could Be MASSIVE… But HOW BIG?" | PoE2 1.0 Brothers in Exile Podcast

Path of Exile 2 1.0 is approaching, and GGG could have some MASSIVE surprises waiting for us at ExileCon. But what would make the full release truly special? In Episode 11 of Brothers in Exile, me (Talkative Tri) and CastOnComet discuss our biggest PoE2 1.0 predictions, debate crafting changes, new classes, endgame mechanics, harder bosses, and more viable builds. We also each get $10 to build our ultimate Path of Exile 2 1.0 wish list. From a crafting bench to new pinnacle bosses, we have some very different ideas about what GGG should prioritize! What would GGG have to reveal for PoE2 1.0 to blow your mind? Let us know in the comments! CHAPTERS: 00:00 How Will GGG Shock Us at ExileCon? 01:07 Will All the Remaining Classes Make It Into 1.0? 03:01 Why GGG Needs a Massive Reveal 04:35 Our Biggest Path of Exile 2 Predictions 05:37 A HUGE New Endgame Mechanic? 06:19 Could Delve Return in PoE2? 07:21 Can a New League Mechanic Fix Crafting? 08:28 Is PoE2 Crafting Too Complicated? 09:21 What Does Crafting Actually Need? 10:16 The Problem With Finding Good Item Bases 11:03 PoE1 vs. PoE2 Crafting: Which Is Better? 12:11 Socketables vs. Influence 16:41 Why PoE2 Needs the Crafting Bench 17:13 The Crafting Bench Controversy 21:41 Our Dream 1.0 League Mechanic: A Boss Tower 24:14 Why PoE2 Needs Better Pinnacle Challenges 25:08 ExileCon Merch: What Are We Buying? 31:36 Our $10 Path of Exile 2 1.0 Wish Lists 32:35 The Ultimate PoE2 1.0 Wishlist Challenge 36:14 Buffing Underpowered Skills 40:04 Bring Back Difficult Campaign Bosses? 44:13 More Chase Uniques in PoE2 46:55 More Skills for Existing Weapons 48:58 Which Classes and Weapons Should Come Next? 51:47 We Need REAL Pinnacle Bosses 54:06 Should Bosses Be Harder to Kill? 56:14 Radical Changes to Ascendancies 58:34 More Campaign Bosses and New Encounters 1:00:12 Should Pinnacle Boss Attempts Be Limited? 1:02:02 Our Final 1.0 Wishlist Picks 1:04:12 What Would Make 1.0 Feel New Again? 1:05:29 Our Next ExileCon Predictions Episode 1:06:02 The Path of Exile 2 Item-Guessing Challenge 1:16:18 Who Won the PoE2 Knowledge Test? 1:16:48 The Year of the Comet? Check out @CastOnComet 's channels! https://www.twitch.tv/castoncomet https://www.youtube.com/@CastOnComet ► My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/talkativetri ► My Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/talkativetri ► Business Inquiries: talkativetri@gmail.com ► My Twitter: https://twitter.com/TalkativeTri ► Our Community: https://discord.gg/jfZqVYeUZd #pathofexile2 #talkativetri #poe2 Thanks for watching! On Talkative Tri, you'll find commentary about the games I'm most passionate about whether it's discussions about Path of Exile 2 or analysis on games like Guild Wars 3.
Oct 14

"Is PoE 2 READY for 1.0?" | Path of Exile 2 Brothers in Exile Podcast

Is Path of Exile 2 ready for 1.0? In this Brothers in Exile podcast, we discuss the current state of POE2 Early Access, including endgame progression, pinnacle bosses, crafting, missing classes, the campaign, and the new player experience. We debate what needs to change before Path of Exile 2 1.0 and whether GGG should delay the full release. Do you think POE2 is ready for 1.0? Let us know in the comments! CHAPTERS: 0:00 Is Path of Exile 2 Ready for 1.0? 0:48 Another Forbidden Rites One-Shot 3:00 Stop Gambling… Unless It's in PoE2? 5:03 When Your Build Becomes TOO Strong 6:42 The Best Boss Fight in PoE2? 9:01 Is Nudity Worse Than Violence in Games? 17:33 The REAL Question: Is PoE2 Ready for 1.0? 18:22 PoE2's Endgame Is NOT Ready for 1.0 20:48 Should Pinnacle Bosses Have Limited Attempts? 23:30 PoE2 Needs REAL Endgame Boss Challenges 26:25 Why Campaign Bosses Are Better Than Endgame Bosses 28:22 Has PoE2's Endgame Become TOO Bloated? 32:30 The Original Atlas Wasn't That Bad?! 34:42 Should PoE2 Have Uber Bosses? 38:31 The Passive Tree Still Feels Like Early Access 39:26 PoE2's New Player Experience Is STILL Broken 43:17 Should GGG Give Players More Crafting Currency? 46:02 Bring Back the Crafting Bench! 48:10 What Actually Feels Ready for 1.0? 48:55 Why PoE2's Campaign Is Its Biggest Strength 53:08 The Monk and Quarterstaff Skills Are READY 53:50 Is Act 1 the ONLY Part of PoE2 That's Finished? 56:13 Why Endgame Progression Feels So Bad 1:03:38 What Does PoE2 1.0 Actually Mean? 1:04:38 Is PoE2's Crafting System Ready for 1.0? 1:05:11 Are PoE2's Classes and Weapons Ready? 1:07:26 Is PoE2's Endgame Ready for Launch? 1:08:18 GGG Has Moved the Goalposts on Early Access 1:11:10 Has PoE2 Already Been a Full Release? 1:13:50 Should GGG Delay PoE2 1.0 by Six Months? 1:16:13 Will 1.0's Balance Patch Completely Break the Game? 1:18:13 Our FINAL Answer: Is PoE2 Ready for 1.0? Check out @CastOnComet 's channels! https://www.twitch.tv/castoncomet https://www.youtube.com/@CastOnComet ► My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/talkativetri ► My Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/talkativetri ► Business Inquiries: talkativetri@gmail.com ► My Twitter: https://twitter.com/TalkativeTri ► Our Community: https://discord.gg/jfZqVYeUZd #pathofexile2 #talkativetri #poe2 Thanks for watching! On Talkative Tri, you'll find commentary about the games I'm most passionate about whether it's discussions about Path of Exile 2 or analysis on games like Guild Wars 3.
Oct 11

What Happened to PoE 2 Forbidden Rites? - Path of Exile 2 Pod w/ CoC

Forbidden Rites has been out for a while now, so what do we actually think of Path of Exile 2's latest league? In this episode of Brothers in Exile, Tri and CastOnComet break down Forbidden Rites, the current state of PoE2, what the league is getting right (and wrong), and what it could mean for the road toward 1.0. Is Forbidden Rites a sign that PoE2 is heading in the right direction? Or are there still some major problems GGG needs to solve? We have some thoughts... Let us know what YOU think! #pathofexile2 #talkativetri #poe2 Check out @CastOnComet 's channels! https://www.twitch.tv/castoncomet https://www.youtube.com/@CastOnComet CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro Brothers in Exile Returns! 2:40 0.5.5 Recap & The Road to 1.0 7:20 Meeting the PoE2 Developers at ExileCon 12:46 Our Forbidden Rites Journey So Far 16:18 Why Fireball Just DOESN'T Work 19:22 Arbiter of Divinity & The Atlas Problem 21:35 Is PoE2's Atlas Tree Actually a Tree? 25:01 Fixing Endgame Progression 31:20 Our Ideal Atlas Tree for PoE2 37:37 PoE2 Has a Needless Complexity Problem 42:03 Is Ritual Actually a Good League Mechanic? 47:20 Ritual Belongs in the Campaign 50:20 Why Ritual's Boss Rush Is So Much Fun 52:45 Is PoE2 the Best ARPG Right Now? 54:07 When Did PoE2 Finally Click for Us? 58:59 PoE2 Isn't the Game We Thought It Would Be 1:01:18 What Happened to PoE2's 600 Unique Monsters? 1:05:17 Was PoE2 Supposed to Evolve the ARPG Genre? 1:07:07 How PoE2 Could Make Monsters Matter Again 1:12:18 Are We Playing Forbidden Rites Because It's Good? 1:15:17 What Will PoE2 1.0's League Look Like? ► My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/talkativetri ► My Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/talkativetri ► Business Inquiries: talkativetri@gmail.com ► My Twitter: https://twitter.com/TalkativeTri ► Our Community: https://discord.gg/jfZqVYeUZd Thanks for watching! On Talkative Tri, you'll find commentary about the games I'm most passionate about whether it's discussions about Path of Exile 2 or analysis on games like Guild Wars 3.
Aug 14

Why Players Quit PoE2 0.5... Is It Simple?

As we go insane waiting for Path of Exile 2 patch 0.5.5, it's time to dive into some big meta questions regarding PoE2, such as: why do players quit the game so quickly and why do creators make the content they do? Oh, we also speculate on what's coming in 0.5.5 and the giant patch 1.0. ==CHAPTERS== 0:00 - PoE2 Pod Intro 1:16 - Update on PoE2 Character Build from CoC 5:32 - Huge Speculation on PoE2 1.0 (Swords & More) 12:51 - Why Players Quit PoE2 So Quickly 33:32 - The Type of Content You LIKE To Make 48:06 - PoE2 0.5.5 Discussion Check out @CastOnComet :) https://www.youtube.com/@CastOnComet
Jul 27

BIGGEST Mistake Possible in Path of Exile 2

Sometimes, you almost ruin your Path of Exile 2 league start thanks to some terrible decision-making. In this PoE 2 podcast about patch 0.5: Return of the Ancients, CastOnComet and I dive into the most critical mistake you can make during a league start situation, discuss the upcoming 0.5.5, PoE 3.29, and whether or not PoE 2 is too easy.
May 29

Ready For The BEST PoE2 Patch EVER!?

Path of Exile 2's next expansion, cited as the largest ever by Grinding Gear Games, hits today! Just before the launch, real life brothers Talkative Tri and CastOnComet take a seat to discuss all things 0.5 and...some other interesting topics, too. Enjoy! ==CHAPTERS== 0:00 Intro, PTO Plans, and Race Banter 1:37 0.5 Patch Notes and Divine Orb Economy Changes 16:52 Boss Difficulty, Pinnacles, and Aspirational Content 20:28 GGG’s New Preview Videos and League Marketing Strategy 26:43 Runes of Alder Deep Dive and Crafting Potential 33:22 League Starter Reveals and Build Planning 44:15 1.0 Resets, Balance Changes, and Item Rarity Discussion 49:00 Crafting Changes, Essence Nerfs, and Endgame Gear 55:00 Learning New Classes and Why Jank Builds Are Fun 1:03:02 Racing Lessons and Improving as a POE2 Player 1:11:04 What We’re Most Excited For in 0.5 Launch 1:17:42 Podcast Wrap-Up and Final Thoughts
May 14

Path of Exile 2 Patch 0.5 Is “F******* HUGE!”

The LARGEST Path of Exile 2 expansion of all-time is about to hit and we're beyond excited to play! My brother and I take a seat to discuss everything related to PoE 2 0.5 and how our predictions panned out, from the 100% new endgame Atlas and what might hit the Vaal Temple, to GGG's design decisions with unique items and overall game balance leading up to the next PoE 2 league start.
Apr 29

PoE 2 Is About To Drop A NUKE! What's In Patch 0.5?

The next Path of Exile 2 expansion, 0.5: Return of the Ancients hits soon. The Brothers in Exile are back to breakdown the newest PoE 2 teasers, discuss the delay of 0.5 in a measured manner, and create our very own bingo board for this gigantic patch. Some of our predictions seriously include Path of Exile 2's act 5, new pinnacle bosses, reworks to existing league mechanics, and brand new skills for old weapons. Drop your predictions below and make sure you let us know what the stakes for actual bingos should be!
Apr 16

0.5 Must DELIVER On PoE 2's Endgame Overhaul

PoE 2's endgame is about to entirely change, but before it does in patch 0.5, we break down its current state: the biggest problems in Path of Exile 2's current Atlas System, the extreme amount of punishment, what we enjoy about the varied systems like Abyss, Breach, and the Temple, and where other mechanics like Expedition or Ritual could be improved. Enjoy this latest episode of our weekly Path of Exile 2 podcast, Brothers in Exile!
Apr 8

Path of Exile 2’s CURRENT State Is Very Weird

How the heck is Path of Exile 2's 0.4 expansion my brother's FAVORITE PoE2 LEAGUE YET? In the second episode of Brothers in Exile, we dive deep into all things Fate of the Vaal and Last of the Druids, from various economic strategies and the Vaal Temple fiasco, to his obsession with cast on crit skills and their design. We hope you seriously enjoy and we appreciate the support!
Apr 1

WTF Happened in Path of Exile 2's First Year of Early Access?

What in the world happened during Path of Exile 2's early access, from 0.1 to 0.4? In the very first episode of this brand new weekly PoE2 podcast, my brother and I discuss every single major update to PoE2, our reception to them, and how completely unrecognizable the game is right now compared to its first iteration. Topics range from the original 0.1 combat vision, the issues with ground loot, homogenizing omens, Abyss, performance problems, act 4, and so much more! We hope you enjoy.

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A weekly Path of Exile 2 podcast with Talkative Tri and his brother, CastOnComet.

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