Blizzard Watch

DM Liz Harper's Wild Beyond The Witchlight D&D adventure continues as our intrepid party embarks on a chaotic heist involving giant swans, discover a new use for Mr. Witch’s magical watch, and witness the crowning of the grumpiest Witchlight Monarch to ever hold the title. Keep up on all the episodes as they air or catch up on earlier sessions with this playlist: https://soundcloud.com/blizzardwat...

This week we discuss the Sylvanas book coming out next week after months of delays, the idea of returning to the old talent tree system in WoW, and what we expect (and hope) to hear from next month’s Warcraft franchise announcement. If you have a few minutes, please fill out our survey to tell us what you think about the podcast. This data is collected by our podcast host, Acast, and will be used...

This week we discuss the negativity of a big portion of the WoW community, the continuing Race to World First for the Sepulcher of the First Ones raid, and if the announced Overwatch 2 beta is ready for prime time. If you have a few minutes, please fill out our survey to tell us what you think about the podcast. This data is collected by our podcast host, Acast, and will be used to help us improve...

This week we discuss the race to claim the title of World First for the just released Mythic Sepulcher of the First Ones raid, Diablo 3 Season 26 testing reveals a new end-game mechanic, and the chances for our long-asked-for pumpkin farming mechanic in the upcoming WoW expansion reveal. If you have a few minutes, please fill out our survey to tell us what you think about the podcast. This data is...

This week we discuss the lore you need to know going into WoW patch 9.2, our continuing impressions of Horizon Forbidden West, and with the news of a new survival game being developed by Blizzard, what other genres should they explore next? If you have a few minutes, please fill out our survey to tell us what you think about the podcast. This data is collected by our podcast host, Acast, and will...

In the 2nd play session of our homebrew D&D campaign, Into The Weirs, our intrepid adventurers discover that their new mansion, like any good fixer-upper, comes with ghostly sounds, a pirate invasion, and a kobold in a parrot costume. And we're not supposed to talk about what lies beneath the house, right? RIGHT?!Miss our earlier podcast kicking off the campaign? You can find it on our playlist: h...

This week we discuss the features that went live with WoW Patch 9.2 Eternity’s End including the double legendary system, the new currency Cosmic Flux, and unlocking flying in Zereth Mortis in week 3. If you have a few minutes, please fill out our survey to tell us what you think about the podcast. This data is collected by our podcast host, Acast, and will be used to help us improve the show as w...

In the first play session of our new homebrew D&D campaign set in the Weirs, we get to know our intrepid adventurers as they battle the Two-Horned God, reward themselves with fast food, and are surprised to discover they are now roommates. Miss our earlier podcast detailing the setting and cast? You can find it here: https://soundcloud.com/blizzardwatch/tavern-watch-plays-weirs-00-introducing-our-...

This week we discuss the possibilities of what kind of mobile game Blizzard is developing for the Warcraft franchise, where you should start playing if you are new to Diablo, the new Hearthstone mini-set Onyxia’s Lair, the class revamp for the Star Wars: The Old Republic MMO, and what elements from WoW we would like to see in D&D. If you have a few minutes, please fill out our survey to tell us wh...

This week we discuss the announcement to make Blackwing Lair in WoW Classic’s Season of Mastery a lot tougher, how the introduction of Buddies has changed Hearthstone, and the ramifications of Diablo 2 Resurrected prepping to introduce the ladder scoreboard system. If you have a few minutes, please fill out our survey to tell us what you think about the podcast. This data is collected by our podca...

In this month's episode, we discuss the streamlining of spell casting for monsters in D&D, the controversy surrounding upcoming Monsters of the Multiverse bestiary, and why players should start with character concept before they dive into classes and stats. If you have a few minutes, please fill out our survey to tell us what you think about the podcast. This data is collected by our podcast host,...

This week we discuss the cross-faction gameplay announcement coming in patch 9.2.5, Sony's acquisition of Bungie, and our site's 7th anniversary this week. If you have a few minutes, please fill out our survey to tell us what you think about the podcast. This data is collected by our podcast host, Acast, and will be used to help us improve the show as well as attract potential sponsors. Your answe...

DM Liz Harper's Wild Beyond The Witchlight D&D adventure continues as our intrepid party finally encounters the carnival's enigmatic owners only to have some carousel unicorns reveal the true danger behind the scenes. And somewhere along the way, they also meet a clown suspiciously named Mr. Thaco and face their most challenging challenge yet: a cupcake eating contest. Keep up on all the episodes...

This week, we discuss the union that Activision Blizzard subsidiary Raven Software is trying to form as well as the new survival game that Blizzard is working on which will be based on a brand new IP. If you have a few minutes, please fill out our survey to tell us what you think about the podcast. This data is collected by our podcast host, Acast, and will be used to help us improve the show as w...

Tavern Watch kicks off a new monthly D&D play session podcast, "Into the Weirs"! Our game is set in the Weirs, a trading town on the River Danae. But dams along the river have led to rapid industrialization and growth, and this small town is struggling to hold its own against beasts and nature spirits that have been displaced by the town's growth; avaricious eyes keen on getting their share of the...

This week we discuss the surprise announcement by Microsoft to buy Activision Blizzard, what it could mean for World of Warcraft, and how it could affect ABK CEO Bobby Kotick. If you have a few minutes, please fill out our survey to tell us what you think about the podcast. This data is collected by our podcast host, Acast, and will be used to help us improve the show as well as attract potential...

This week, we discuss our favorite pop culture references in WoW, the short-lived Shards of Domination feature, and how we would like to see a Void vs. Light expansion play out. If you have a few minutes, please fill out our survey to tell us what you think about the podcast. This data is collected by our podcast host, Acast, and will be used to help us improve the show as well as attract potentia...

This week we discuss what we would like to see from Blizzard and gaming in general in 2022. Also, we talk about the WoW 9.2 PTR updates, the Diablo 3 anniversary event, and our appreciation for Cyberpunk 2077. If you have a few minutes, please fill out our survey to tell us what you think about the podcast. This data is collected by our podcast host, Acast, and will be used to help us improve the...

We look back at TTRPGs in 2021 including major releases and indie ones as well. We also discuss the importance of Kickstarter, our favorite TTRPGs of the year, and highlights from our first year recording the podcast. If you have a few minutes, please fill out our survey to tell us what you think about the podcast. This data is collected by our podcast host, Acast, and will be used to help us impr...

This week we look back at the major stories we covered in 2021 on the podcast from the Activision Blizzard lawsuit and unionization push to the WoW Shadowlands content patches to the continuing development of Diablo 3, 4, as well as Diablo Immortal to the future of our site as we explore tabletop roleplaying games and other off-topic content under our Tavern Watch brand. If you have a few minutes,...

This week we discuss the announcement of the Diablo 4 Paragon Board, Diablo 2: Resurrected's Patch 2.4 update, and the current state of the real time strategy (RTS) genre of games. If you have a few minutes, please fill out our survey to tell us what you think about the podcast. This data is collected by our podcast host, Acast, and will be used to help us improve the show as well as attract poten...

This week we discuss the extension of Legion Timewalking for tweaks to the Mage Tower challenges. Also, we chat about the stories that made WoW feel real to us as well as the most memorable stories in other games. If you have a few minutes, please fill out our survey to tell us what you think about the podcast. This data is collected by our podcast host, Acast, and will be used to help us improve...

This week, we discuss the 11th anniversary of the Cataclysm expansion, Diablo 3 Season 25, Hearthstone's Alterac Valley expansion, the return of the Mage Tower, and a larger discussion about the best games in the last 10 years. If you have a few minutes, please fill out our survey to tell us what you think about the podcast. This data is collected by our podcast host, Acast, and will be used to he...

This week, we go behind the scenes of our just finished two-year Riatan D&D campaign to talk about how the game evolved over the course of the campaign. Matt talks about the pivot he had to make when the party decided to avoid the magical city he'd constructed, instead sending us off on an adventure with undead pirates. We also learn a little more about the stories we didn't explore and the charac...

This week, we discuss the quick clearing of Molten Core in WoW Classic Season of Mastery, the ending of Diablo 3's Season 24, and reactions to Hearthstone's Top 2 Tavern Brawl. If you have a few minutes, please fill out our survey to tell us what you think about the podcast. This data is collected by our podcast host, Acast, and will be used to help us improve the show as well as attract potential...