EQ2 Talk

In this episode Dellmon and Osgz judge the newest expansion for Everquest II, Terrors of Thalumbra. While both hosts struggle in the swimsuit portion, they soar in the talent competition as they both discuss some of the high flying points of the new content and zones. Feathers did get a bit ruffled over just how [...]

Daybreak has announced that its next content release will be a purchaseable campaign called the Rum Cellar. Dellmon and Osgz are shaken, but not stirred by this news and over a few drinks they chat about how this new delivery model of content may affect the future of Everquest II gameplay. Click here to listen [...]

…are greatly exaggerated. Dellmon and Osgz finally once again sit down to talk about many of the events that have transpired in the world of Everquest II during their near seven month podcasting hiatus. They discuss and debate some of the biggest happenings in Norrath ranging from the introduction of Grandmasters, to launch of the [...]

Dellmon and Osgz’s lives are finally returning to  normal after SOE Live 2014.  With Dell’s on the ground experiences and Oz’s perspectives via Twitch, there is much to discuss.  From zombie prom to tournament play to Fippy and a schwag bag, your EQ2 Talk hosts leave no con stone unturned.  As if that wasn’t enough [...]

SOE Live 2014 is just around the corner again. Dellmon and Osgz sit down to discuss some of the things they are looking forward to seeing like information about the upcoming expansions and the EQ2 player panels and some of things that they can now not unsee…in a word, Pool Party Banana Hammocks.  Don’t forget [...]

They say that diamonds are forever, but what about in Everquest II? Should some elements of gameplay and the rewards only be around for a limited time? From live events to titles to mercenaries there has a host of things that have come and gone (and then come back again). Join Osgz and Dellmon as [...]

EQ2 Talk is back finally with a new episode after an extended holiday hiatus. While Ali is on break, Dellmon is joined by Osgz from the Unrest server. They reminisce about their days in Everquest Live and talk about some of their personal highs and lows in Everquest II. Find out who knows more about [...]

EQ2 Talk welcomes back Kyle “Kander” Vallee, EQ2 lead designer! Kander helps take the mystery out of some of the itemization changes that happened in game with the Tears of Veeshan expansion. He touches on the team’s goals for changes to healers, best in slot items, new content and some of the mechanics changes. He [...]

EQ2 Talk is thrilled to have EverQuest 2 Senior Producer Holly “Windstalker” Longdale back for the third time! Tune in as she lets us sneak a peek at EQ2’s upcoming expansion, Tears of Veeshan. Holly provides a lore primer on the Vesspyr Isles, reveals details about flagging, and talks about the much anticipated Dungeon Finder [...]

Bobbing for apples, it’s as French Canadian as apple pie! After they give Canadian thanks, Dell and Ali decide whether they think it’s better to blow things up, or look up the answers. Still confused? We’re talking about heroic characters on this podcast. We also make quick work out of our least and most favorite [...]

With so much heroic content to explore in Norrath and Dungeon Finder 2.0 on the horizon, EQ2 Talk asks, Is there a thriving heroic group experience in EQ2? Dell and Ali give their take on whether the risk of the heroic challenge is worth the reward when compared to advanced soloing, and why people don’t [...]

There’s a nip in the air, the leaves are beginning to fall, and you know what that means… It’s time for EQ2 Talk Fantasy Pickums! With an expansion on the horizon, Dell and Ali prognosticate about changes that might take place in the Norrathian world this year. Are they on track or full of griffon [...]

Look out, Dellmon and Aliscious are back from Las Vegas and lived to tell the tale of SOE Live. Let’s face it, what happens in Vegas already got tweeted and retweeted. So instead, EQ2 Talk chats about red dresses, how Jan looks hot in braces, and why Dellmon is still waiting by the phone for [...]

Dell and Ali are packing their bags and heading out to Las Vegas for SOE Live! Get your cameras ready – enter EQ2 Talk’s very first SOE Live scavenger hunt! Snap your way to fame and fortune – download the checklist from http://eq2talk.com. Double down for a special con-themed edition of Are You Smarter than [...]

Ever feel like you’ve been to the school of hard knocks? In this podcast, Dell and Ali ask, how hard is too hard? They found out the hard way that the duo zones live up to their “challenge mode” tag–it’s quite easy to die hard. And we hope there’s no hard feelings when the Ali [...]

At the ripe old age of nine, at times EQ2 can be hard for players to find information they need to be the best they can be. In this episode, Dell and Ali sit down for a 4 o’clock dinner and talk about some of the growing pains they encounter in Norrath. And take out [...]

The tide has receded after GU66, and Aliscious and Dellmon fish around in the tackle box for what they find alluring in Cobalt Scar. Some listener mail give Dell and Ali a chance to tell fish stories about roleplay tradeskilling, why dwarves seem fascinated by high elf knees, and features they can’t do without. It’s [...]

On the eve of GU66, Dellmon and Aliscious take a road trip with EQ2’s Lead Designer Kyle “Kander” Vallee. Touching on many of the changes coming with this update, he lets us take a look under the hood at itemization, progression and class balance, as well as the road ahead for the team. He also [...]

Bristlebane is up to his old tricks again, turning EQ2 Talk topsy turvy. In this special episode, Dellmon and Aliscious trade places to celebrate all things silly. Listen to the great prognosticator offer his Dellmon Angle, and play along to find out if you’re Smarter than an Ali. Click here to listen to Episode 62

Two podcasters walk into a bar… Brew Day festivities are in full swing, and EQ2 Talk is not one to pass up the chance to drink. Listen to this giant episode, where Dell and Ali look for answers at the bottom of a bottle. Click here to listen to Episode 61

For many, alternate characters provide longevity to an MMO. In this episode, Aliscious and Dellmon talk about the role of alts in EQ2 today, and whether the term is more of a misnomer. Several listeners chime in on the previous episode’s discussion of challenge and leveling, giving Dell and Ali an opportunity to beat a [...]

Ah, Erollisi Day. It provides a lovely backdrop for EQ2 Talk’s discussion of killing mobs and taking their stuff. In this episode, some listener mail provides a jumping off point for a lively debate about what constitutes challenge and reward in today’s Norrath. Also, find out how Dell and Ali are doing on their new [...]

Now that the post-holiday hangover has worn off, Dellmon and Aliscious dust off their microphones and catch up on listener mail. This episode explores the ups and downs of coming back to Norrath after a break. What are some of the challenges players face when returning after a few months, or even years? Also, find [...]

Happy Frostfell everyone! In this podcast, Aliscious and Dellmon take a look back at their Frostfell wish lists from last year to find out whether any of them came true. They also unveil their new list of things they hope to find under the EQ2 tree over the next year. They promise to be good [...]

Now that a few weeks have passed, Dellmon and Aliscious delve into Chains of Eternity, EQ2’s ninth expansion, and give their first impressions in this podcast. Also, several listeners write in, providing some interesting debate on alt characters, SLR and PUGging. Finally, find out which listener is Smarter Than a Dellmon! Click here to listen [...]

This weekend Dell and Ali talked to the producer of Everquest 2, Holly “Windstalker” Longdale. In this podcast, find out which way the wind is blowing, and learn about some of the things behind the making of Chains of Eternity, EQ2’s ninth expansion. Also, learn about what’s in store for Norrath in the coming months [...]

Dellmon has returned from Las Vegas, where he witnessed all the fanfare of SOE Live. In this podcast, Dell and Ali talk about some of the interesting announcements and discussions from the event. Find out if Lady Luck was with Dellmon when he rolled the dice on giant kill count. Also on the roulette wheel [...]

Dellmon’s off (to Las Vegas) to see the wizard! In this episode, Dell and Ali mull over a recent tweet asking about what players want to hear about at this year’s SOE Live. They also announce the winners of the Episode 50 Dell and Ali contests, and dig into the listener mail bag. And finally, [...]

Have you tried the Goblin Games? Listen to this episode of EQ2 Talk to find out what Dellmon and Aliscious think about the latest distraction to be added to the world of Norrath. Also, listener mail, including a tearful note and listeners’ thoughts on the EQ2 Talk Fantasy Pickums. A distracting Ali Angle rounds out [...]

Two men enter, one man leaves in this edition of EQ2 Talk. With the recent Battlegrounds updates, Dell and Ali decided to try out their PvP chops. In this episode, they talk about their highs and lows in BGs, and some of the things they think could be improved upon. Also in this podcast, the [...]

Ding, 50! In this milestone episode, get a peek behind the microphones as Dellmon and Aliscious talk about life inside the podcast, the good, the bad and the ugly, and lessons learned thus far. They unveil a double dose of contests, where listeners can win up to $100 in Station Cash! And close out with [...]

Aliscious recently joined a new guild, presenting a golden opportunity to talk about guild life and raiding. In this episode, Dellmon inquires about her experience, and the triumphs and struggles she’s had thus far. Some listener mail sparks a discussion about what the future might hold for EQNext, and the Ali Angle offers one take [...]

If the summer sun has you all hot and sweaty, cool off with a little Frostfell in July, as Dellmon and Aliscious talk about things they’d like to see come to EQ2. What past game changes have fulfilled your hopes? Which ones fell short of expectations? Download this episode to find out if your hosts [...]

With at least a month until there’s new content to devour, many players are fighting vainly the old ennui. For this episode, your hosts have a heaping helping of positive attitude, and try to come up with things to do in EQ2 when there’s nothing to do. Listener mail and an Ali Angle are the [...]

Now that GU63 has had some time to marinate, Dell and Ali talk about why the start of summer is such bummer. They also (finally) draw the winner from the Bristlebane show, and read a few listener emails. And get your slide rule ready for a scientific installment of Are You Smarter Than a Dellmon. [...]

With so much new content, EQ2’s GU63 felt more like an expansion than a game update. In this episode of the EQ2 Talk podcast, Dell and Ali are back in the saddle to weigh in on the new “guspansion.” They put $2 down on the trifecta of the solo quest line, access quests and raiding. [...]

EQ2 Talk is excited to bring you Holly “Windstalker” Longdale, EverQuest 2 Producer. We asked her some of the burning questions about mechanics, dungeon finder, the in-game polls, and EQ2 Players. She also gives us a closer look at what the team has in store for players in GU63, offers some insight into the 2-level [...]

The Grand Prankster is meddling with your podcast hosts again! Dell and Ali are upside-down and inside-out for their second celebration of Bristlebane. Take a listen to that mischief maker in The Dellmon Angle, and find out if you’re Smarter Than an Ali. Click here to listen to Episode 43

Take a seat at the bar as we honor Brell on this episode of EQ2 Talk. Ali and Dell bend their elbows, wet their whistles and talk about . . .  well, whatever crosses their pickled minds. Down a few and listen to this half-sauced podcast, maybe you’ll forgive them in the morning. Click here [...]

It’s been an interesting week for EverQuest II, and the EQ2 Talk hosts dip their toes into the murky waters of SOE’s partnership with ProSieben (and then run and hide). And decide for yourself if Dell should have called an audible in this episode’s Are You Smarter Than a Dellmon. Click here to listen to [...]

In this podcast, the clueless duo share their mis-adventures in another round of EQ2 noobing, this time as beastlords. Listener feedback and The Ali Angle round out the episode. Here’s a hint: It’s a thing in a box. Me-ow! Click here to listen to Episode 40

The listeners have supplied enough questions and comments to give Dell and Ali plenty to talk about in this podcast. Solo players come out of the woodwork, and opinions about personal wings abound, and Are You Smarter Than a Dellmon makes a triumphant return! Click here to listen to Episode 39

Yeah, we know you’re all done with 2011, but you know Ali and Dell are slackers. Jump into the WABAC machine as they review those things from 2011 you almost forgot (and maybe some you wish you could forget), bookended by our first listener mail of the year and The Ali Angle. Click here to [...]

Twas the night before Frostfell . . . and Dell and Ali talk about their wish lists for next year, in hopes that they don’t end up on Santa Glug’s naughty list. Also, find out what’s in the mail sack, and if you’re Smarter Than a Dellmon. Click here to listen to Episode 37

EQ2 Talk is thrilled to be joined by Dave “SmokeJumper” Georgeson, EverQuest franchise Executive Producer. This episode covers a lot of ground on things players have seen over the past year, from rebalancing content, to gear and stat changes, to EQ2’s free-to-play conversion. We ask him about some of the more controversial topics, such as [...]

In this episode, the hosts get down and dirty talking about EQ2’s free-to-play conversion. Dell explains why he’s fearful of The Sword of a Thousand Truths, and a bargain bin Ali Angle talks about her favorite free stuff. Click here to listen to Episode 35 Links in this episode:EQ2 Wire’s summary of mechanics and itemization [...]

In this episode, Dell and Ali argue about apples and oranges in an attempt to figure out where all the game guides and fan sites have gone. Some more great listener mail and a fan-submitted question that will make you wonder if you’re Smarter Than a Dellmon. Click here to listen to Episode 34

In this podcast, Dellmon and Aliscious answer some listener email, then explore the burning question, Is heroic content too heroic, or are Dell and Ali just lame? Do others feel the same, or are they just living in a bubble? Also, find out what this episode’s Ali Angle has in store. Click here to listen [...]

Ali and Dell get PK’d by this episode’s special guest, Leko! He lays out what it’s like in EQ2 from a PvP perspective, with everything from contested raiding to Frostfell. After this podcast, you might think differently about PvP. Leko even sticks around to help out with an Are You Smarter Than a Dellmon that’s [...]

While folks were heading into the holiday weekend, Dell and Ali headed into the studio to record the next installment of EQ2 Talk. In this episode we answer more listener mail, which gives us some great topics: smart loot, EQ2 sites and resources, and GU61. A blustery Ali Angle rounds out the show. Click here [...]