Salt All The Things

Rocket and Trog dive into the games they play outside of World of Warcraft, exploring what draws them away from Azeroth and what elements of these games could enhance WoW. From dying gear to multiclassing, they discuss which features they'd love to see implemented in the current expansion.

In this episode, Rocket and Trog dive into the controversial World of Warcraft achievement system, questioning the value of points without rewards. Join them as they explore the history, the functionality, and the community's take on whether achievements need a revamp.

In this episode, Rocket and Trog dive into the latest patch changes in World of Warcraft, exploring the revamped currency system, gearing adjustments, and new content. Are these updates enough to erase the memory of the last patch's chaos, or is there more salt to be had?

Rocket and Trog tackle the elephant in the room: WoW charges a monthly subscription AND has an increasingly aggressive in-game shop. They break down whether the subscription fee still makes sense in 2026, compare WoW's monetization to other MMOs, and ask the hard question — are players getting their money's worth?

Rocket and Trog dive into the asymmetrical pain of pick-up groups—where a single wipe costs you 20 minutes and repair bills, but a smooth run just feels... fine. They explore why PUG failures sting so much harder than successful runs feel rewarding, and whether Blizzard's loot and progression systems are actually designed to keep us grinding despite the frustration. They also discuss the surprisin...

This episode dives into the highs and lows of the Prey mode in World of Warcraft's latest expansion. Rocket and Trog discuss the rewarding yet frustrating aspects of timegated rewards, propose ideas for improvement, and share their hot takes on how to make Nightmare mode more engaging.

Rocket and Trog tackle the challenge of introducing their young kids to World of Warcraft — what's actually kid-friendly, where you need guardrails, and how to avoid creating tiny gaming addicts. From pet battles to raid farms, they break down the safest ways to share two decades of WoW love with the next generation. Rocket will talk about his housing project he's working on with his child...

Join Rocket and Trog as they dive into Skate's latest guide on mastering melee combat in WoW. From practical tips to humorous anecdotes, this episode is a clawsome exploration of melee strategies and gameplay.

Join Rocket and Trog as they dive into the world of raid healing from the perspective of Wyland, a seasoned monk healer. Expect salty takes, practical tips, and plenty of monk-themed humor as they explore the nuances of keeping raid teams alive.

This episode dives into the latest patch, unraveling the chaos of void assaults and the decorative struggles in Azeroth. Join Rocket and Trog as they explore new features and share their salty takes on the current state of WoW.

In this episode, Rocket and Trog dive into the state of play for various raid and group roles in World of Warcraft. With insights from guild members Shodoom, Wyland, and Skatefarm, they explore the challenges and triumphs of tanking, healing, and DPS. Join the discussion as they kick off a multi-part series on role dynamics. This will be a 3 part series, focusing on Tank, Healing and Melee DPS inp...

Rocket and Trog tackle the uncomfortable truth that even devoted WoW players need to step away sometimes. They discuss burnout, gaming fatigue, and how taking breaks actually makes you love the game more when you come back. Also now that Midnight is here, how to avoid setting yourself up for burnout early.

One month into Midnight, Rocket and Trog break down their honest takes on the expansion so far. Is the early enthusiasm holding up, or are the cracks starting to show? They'll dive into what's working, what's not, and whether Blizzard nailed the landing or if we're still in the honeymoon phase.

Rocket and Trog dive into one of WoW's most frustrating inconsistencies: why we can use transmog, non combat pets and mounts account-wide, but rare Hunter pet collectors are not given access to their tames on every hunter they create. They explore the gap between what players want and what Blizzard seems willing to give. Also, they discuss the possibilities of mounts and pets wearing outfits o...

Rocket and Trog dive into their early experiences with the Midnight expansion, breaking down what's working, what's falling flat, and whether Blizzard has learned from The War Within's lessons. Expect hot takes, honest reactions, and plenty of salt.

Rocket's stuck in class limbo with four amazing options: Hunter, Demon Hunter, Warlock, and Druid. This week we dig into the real question — is it about playstyle, fantasy, or just vibes? Plus, we tackle whether you actually need to pick just one.

With The War Within winding down and Midnight still weeks away, Rocket and Trog dive into what actually keeps them busy between expansions. From chasing old profession achievements to transmog hunting and decorating their player housing, they explore the weird liminal space of WoW downtime and what separates "logging in for dailies" from "actually enjoying the game."

Midnight is here and we're breaking down everything we're excited about—new races, class specs, housing, and revamped zones—while also laying out our fears and wild theories about who's getting the axe story-wise. Plus, Rocket still can't decide on a main.

Rocket breaks down WoW's new housing system — what's working, what's frustrating, and what needs to happen next. Keeping in mind this is just the housing PRE-view, full launch is in Midnight. There are some fine tuning we would like to see. Lighting for individual rooms, more of a 'how to' with the interface, and our overall positive reactions to the system.

Blizzard dropped a survey asking what new class specializations players want to see, and Rocket and Trog are breaking down all the wild possibilities — from Tank Shamans to Healing Hunters to Ranged DPS Death Knights. They're picking their favorites, roasting some of the more questionable options, and debating what would actually be cool versus what's just more of the same.

Rocket and Trog dig into the psychology of WoW addiction — what actually keeps us engaged versus what burns us out. They share war stories from the old days, talk about mini-games and systems that work, and discuss what they'd tell someone picking up the game today.

Rocket and Trog break down The War Within expansion season by season, handing out grades for story, zones, delves, raids, and mid-patch content. Expect hot takes, honest criticism, and plenty of salt about what worked and what didn't.