The Pogcast

On this episode of the Pogcast we break down the surprise Tarkov patch we got last week. It included the long awaited DLSS feature that many  people misunderstood. It will likely get better and better over time but  it is already helping people get more frames in Tarkov! We also talk about the new revolvers and how they fit with the other pistols and just  with the weapons in general in the game....

On this episode of the Pogcast we dive in to why shotguns have felt so  overpowered recently and how cost and availability of ammo really  impacts the meta of Tarkov. We also talk again about the concept of Realism and how in order to make the most realistic game possible, you have to break the rules sometimes. Battle State Games also recently  revealed some art for three of the new bosses coming...

On this episode of the Pogcast we break down the recent Tarkov TV Live that happened on Friday! There was a ton of information and a lot to be  excited for! We got a look at the upcoming Lighthouse expansion and the new Boss and trader that will come with it. We also got some unexpected  news about the Arena mode that will hopefully come to Tarkov this year. There were also tons of quality of life...

On this episode of the pogcast we talk about the end game content and  how close we are to reaching Kappa in Escape From Tarkov. We also spend  some time talking about how shotguns are extremely powerful in the game and how that partnered with how cheap they are, makes them feel a bit to  powerful. There has been a lot of drama on social media about Escape  From Tarkov and we talk about how so oft...

On this episode of the Pogcast we talk about Tarkov's end game content  in the Dailies, Weeklies, and other ways to grind XP such as farming  Rogues on Lighthouse and raiders on Reserve and Labs. We also talk a bit  about Labs and how the people that main that map play almost a  completely different game than everyone else. We also spend some time talking about the YouTube algorithm and how hard i...

On this episode of the pogcast we get to sit down with Escape From Tarkov emissary and content creator DanExert! Dan has been in the Tarkov  community for many years and has helped countless new people get into  the game. We talk about the Audio video that Veritas did. We also  discuss the current state of pvp in Tarkov and how it can feel  differently depending on what you expect to get out of it...

On this episode of the Pogcast we break down the recent happening with  Artesian Builds and use it as a warning to content creators trying to  monetize their channels. We also talk about the Tagged and Cursed  feature of Escape From Tarkov and how it doesn't really accomplish  anything. We then spend the second half of the podcast talking about the  cycle of praise and complaining that happens eve...

On this episode of the Pogcast we talk about some new Tarkov science  done by a Rengawr around armor and damage. Since the update done to how  damage is applied to blacked out limbs it seems that stomach armor is  more important than ever. We also talk through some long term ideas  around identifying teammates when the maps are much larger and how  things like friendly indicators are actually a re...

On this episode of the Pogcast we are able to sit down with one of the  original Tarkov content creators DeadlySlob! We talk about how the game  currently feels and how 12.12 really revived Escape From Tarkov. We also  talk through the current hot topics like Steam Audio and the the soft  skills. Deadly brings some great perspective so check it out! Be sure to check out DeadlySlob on Twitch and Yo...

On this episode of the Pogcast we do a deep dive into Steam Audio and  why people think it is broken or bugged. We talk about how the multitude of Tarkov audio bugs and the general misunderstanding on Steam Audio  creates a lot of confusion. We also discuss the soft skills in Tarkov  and why people think skills like Strength and Perception are too strong.  Check it out! --- Send in a voice message...

On this episode of the Pogcast we discuss the Double Barrel bug and how it may be a bug with lose rounds. We also talk about running into each  other on Night Factory and how the pvp varies wildly there. We then talk at length about the pvp in Tarkov and how the predictability of the  current loot and spawn system create an experience that is the opposite of what Tarkov wants to create. Check it o...

On this episode of the Pogcast we talk about how hard it is to truly  spot cheaters in Tarkov because of how many variables there are. We also  talk about an over-watch system and how scary that would be. Steam  Audio has been making the rounds again recently with many people  thinking that it is bugged. Veritas talks about doing an updated video testing out Steam Audio. We also talk about Daily a...

On this episode of the Pogcast we talk about how Tarkov has been feeling the past few weeks. Veritas released a new video about the AI in Tarkov  and how other game developers approach AI design. He also got the  opportunity to talk with Nikita about Tarkov's AI for a few hours. We also talk about the server maintenance the happened last week and how it seemed to take longer than expected. Additio...

On this episode of the Pogcast we talk about some of the most pressing community issues including the state of the scavs, the availability of  ammo, and the struggles of the Christmas event. We have been talking  about the AI a lot and it seemed like some changes were made but there  are still so many frustrating situations. The ammo limits are a hard  problem to solve but it still feels bad to ne...

On this episode of the Pogcast we catch up on the state of Tarkov as the drops event and the Christmas events come to a close. We talk about the  Santa event and how it was an amazing idea that maybe needed to be tweaked a little bit. We talk about the difference in server population  during peak hours vs the mornings. We also talk about some of the new additions to the game like the impact grenad...

On this episode of the pogcast we talk about the server problems that  have plagued Tarkov the past few days and about how we need to trust  that BSG is doing everything they can to fix it. We also talk about the  surprise addition of airdrops to the game and how awesome they are. We  also talk through the Twitch drops event and how many people gravitate to Tarkov because of them. --- Send in a vo...

On this episode of the Pogcast we continue to break down patch 12.12 in  Escape From Tarkov. We talk about how VOIP is evolving as people get  used to it and as they finish up some quests. We also talk about how  with all these amazing changes to the game the scavs and other AI seem  to be completely broken. As the rest of the game matures it's becomes  easier to see how the AI still needs a lot o...

Patch 12.12 is easily the biggest patch in Escape From Tarkov history. On this episode of the pogcast we break down the major changes including  the new map Lighthouse, the new inertia, and VOIP! These changes have completely changed how Tarkov is played and it is extremely exciting!  Check it out! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pogcastlive/message Learn more...

On this epoisode of the Pogcast we chat with OnePeg and NoiceGuy about  the 12.12 Trailer and everything we know about the upcoming Escape From  Tarkov patch. This will be one of the biggest and most game changing  patches the game has ever seen and we are all super excited to get our  hands on it. From new guns, a new map, and a rangefinder to larger  changes like VOIP and Inertia, this is shapin...

On this episode of the pogcast we talk about some cryptic messages that Battle State Games tweeted out potentially alluding to a new event. We  also talk about how we are at the point in the wipe where almost anything they tweet will be a sign of the coming wipe. We also talk about how many other shooter games there are right now and how Halo  surprised us all with the multiplayer drop! Check it o...

On this episode of the Pogcast we talk through the surprise update to Unity 2019 that Escape From Tarkov saw last week. We talk about the  expectations we should have for the engine upgrade in the short term. We also talk about the Battlefield 2042 launch and if we think it has  enough to keep peoples attention long term. Finally we talk through some other projects that have us excited such as Sta...

On this episode of the Pogcast we break down all the information we got from the podcast on Pestily's channel with Niktia! We talk through the  current information on Patch 12.12 and how this could be one of the  biggest patches the game has ever seen. We also talk about some new  information on the Lighthouse map. Nikita also discussed for the first  time what a proper prestige system could look...

On this episode of the Pogcast we break down all the Escape From Tarkov news that we have gotten in the past few weeks! Tarkov recently  introduced Daily Tasks and while they won't change the entire game, they are definitely a welcome addition! We also talk through Arena news and  the potential for a wipe with 12.12. Finally we talk about how all the  new features and map are amazing but ultimatel...

On this episode of the Pogcast we talk about taking breaks from Tarkov when playing it is no longer fun. We also talk a lot about The Cycle:  Frontier which is a new game that has gained a lot of popularity. It has  a lot of similarities to Tarkov and sparks some conversations about how  Tarkov mechanics could change in the future that could be really fun! Check it out!  --- Send in a voice messag...

On this episode of the Pogcast we break down the changes made in Patch  12.11.5 to Escape From Tarkov! This patch brought some small changes,  quality of life upgrades, and some potentially long-term changes that are pretty exciting! There was also a controversial change to semi-auto guns that we discuss as well! We also spend some time theory crafting about open-world Tarkov and talking through s...