Avowedcast

>Tsora and fans give their initial reactions to the second Avowed trailer released at the 2023 Xbox Showcase.

>Tsora and fans give the latest updates on Avowed and answer listener emails.

>Tsora and fans reflect on their favorite memories from the world of Eora, including all moments from both Pillars of Eternity games and all the DLC.

>Tsora and fans discuss the Companion system from Pillars of Eternity and speculate on how the system might be implemented in Avowed.

>Tsora and fans discuss Character Creation in Pillars of Eternity and speculate on how it might be adapted for Avowed.

>Tsora and fans share their spoiler-free thoughts about playing Josh Sawyer's game Pentiment.

>Tsora and fans address the second round of Jez Corden rumors about Avowed in the past year. We review what was said and examine the image he leaked online (but he did not leak because someone else did it after he did and that was the real image people are talking about because he did not leak anything because he is the great Jez). We also plow through a bunch of listener emails.

>Tsora and fans discuss why Avowed may be spookier than you might think. Eora is the perfect setting for an atmospheric horror RPG. We examine the use of horror in RPGs and why we might see a darker approach in Avowed.

>Tsora and fans examine the crowded 2023 game release schedule and argue that Avowed should avoid releasing that year. They also read and respond to listener emails.

>Tsora and fans take a deep dive into Pentiment, the Obsidian Entertainment game releasing November 2022. What do we know about the game and its historical connections?

>Tsora and fans comment on the XBOX Showcase live and offer a few thoughts when it ends.

>Tsora and fans discuss the XBOX and Bethesda Showcase coming this weekend. What will be revealed about Avowed? What other gaming news might we see in the showcase?

>Tsora and fans share their top 10 reasons they love Obsidian Entertainment. Plus, how will newer releases like Elden Ring affect Avowed's development? And, what will you name your first character?

>Tsora and fans take a deep dive into crafting. What is the history of crafting in RPGs? Which RPGs got it right? How was crafting used in Pillars of Eternity? How would we like to see crafting implimented in Avowed?

>Tsora and fans examine the impact and balance between big and small moments in RPG gaming. What are some examples? Will Avowed include a healthy balance of these moments in both gameplay and narrative?

>Tsora and fans look back at 2021 and share their favorite gaming moments. They also compare 2021 to other years in gaming.

Tsora and fans break down Jez Corden's October 2021 Windows Central article sharing leaks about Avowed. We examine every detailed leak and debate whether this article is the best first foot forward for Obsidian's future RPG.

Tsora and fans do a deep dive on Woedica, Goddess of Law. We discuss the Exiled Queen's place in Eora lore and what part the Oathbinder may play in the story for Avowed.

Tsora and fans examine Choice and Consequence in RPGs. Which games got it right? Are unexpected consequences from narrative choices preferred? How has Obsidian approached this mechanic in their game design? Will Choice and Consequence play a big part in Avowed?

Tsora and fans reflect on Obsidian's take on Dragons in Pillars of Eternity 1 and 2, how their Dragons are different, and what Dragons we might see in Avowed.

Tsora and fans examine the Eora Beastiary compared with other modern RPG games and speculate on how the Beastiary may change for Avowed

Tsora and fans discuss why Avowed will NOT be Skyrim 2.0. How will they be different? Why must they be different? Is Obsidian misleading casual fans with its advertising?

Tsora and fans around the world discuss the management mechanic and how it is used in modern RPG games, including Pillars of Eternity. What games have used it effectively? Is it fun? Is it just tacked on as a bullet item to sell a game? Will Obsidian include a management simulation within Avowed?

Fans around the world speculate about the potential story in Avowed based on established Eora lore, previous POE games and Obsidian's style of storytelling. Spoiler-free episode.

Fans discuss what makes a good video game story and share their favorite stories from video games they have played.