The Pogcast

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...

On this episode of the Pogcast we discuss some of the changes made to the overall grind of Escape From Tarkov. We talk through the Kappa container requirement change and how that came to be. We also talk about the flea market requirement being moved to level 15. Additionally, we spend a lot of time talking about how to get XP in tarkov and how it seems unrealistically weighted towards one way of g...

On this episode of the Pogcast we talk through the changes they have  been making to the loot distribution of Escape From Tarkov. We also talk through why the internet thinks Tarkov is dead and why some time out of the spotlight might be good for the game. We also spend some time talking about how to construct logical arguments and how to create real and constructive feedback and criticism. Check...

On this episode of the Pogcast we talk about the cultists in Escape From  Tarkov and how experiences with them have so much potential but most of the time jsut end in frustration. We also talk about Veritas' new  History Of Tarkov video and how far Tarkov has come in the last few years. The community got some sneaky leaks for the Lighthouse map on Nikitas Instagram as well and we talk about how ex...

On this episode of the Pogcast we talk through so many changes coming to Escape From Tarkov! Over the past week Battle State Games have released and commented on a TON of information about Tarkov and how the next few months will look like. Additionally we talk about a health change that didn't go quite according to plan but was inspired by some of the conversations we have had with Nikita! Check i...

Nice... On this episode of the Pogcast we talk about some updates from Nikita about some bugs in the health system of Escape from Tarkov and about some networking issues that may be resolved soon! We also talk more about the cheater situation in Tarkov and in all FPS games. Towards the end we theory craft a few idea on how to make extracts more dynamic and raids a little less predictable. Check it...

On this episode of the pogcast we get some new information about the insurance "Bug" that has been happening in Escape From Tarkov recently. We also talk about the current cheater situation and how some recent false bans were handled. We end the cast by talking about Veritas' new video series on the History of Escape From Tarkov! Check it out! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotif...

On this episode of the Pogcast we talk about how far Escape From Tarkov has come since the days of the Alpha. We also revisit some ideas we have had before on how to make the flea market something that supports more of the game loops as opposed to taking away from them. Finally we talk through our interview with Nikita and how to see the bigger picture of those discussions. Check it out! --- Send...

On this episode of the podcast we get the honor of sitting down with the COO and visionary of Escape From Tarkov, Nikita Buyanov. We talk about the development process for tarkov and how features are chosen, developed, and checked to make sure they support the vision of the game. We also talk about how to discern bugs from game design and how BSG defines what is "Hardcore". Finally we talk through...

On this episode of the podcast we break down how Escape from Tarkov has been feeling lately and talk through some new info we got about some upcoming features. We talk about how sniping doesn't always feel rewarding and brainstorm some ideas to make it feel better. We also talk about some new info we got on Lighthouse and VOIP. Check it out! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify....

On this episode of the Pogcast we work through some frustrations that we have about how Battlestate Games interacts with the community and about how the development of the game can be perceived by the players. We fully recognize that we are not game developers and that there is a lot that we don't know, but in this episode we take some time to explain how we feel from our perspective. We love this...

On this episode of the Pogcast we talk about the current state of Escape from Tarkov and how it has been feeling. The wipe has been fun but it seems that the longer it goes the more new and old bugs appear. We also talk about how the community and BSG communicate and we talk through some ideas on how to help identify and report bugs to Battlestate. Check it out! --- Send in a voice message: https:...

On this episode of the podcast we discuss Veritas' new comtacs science video where he breaks down all of the active headsets in Escape From Tarkov and helps you choose which one you like best! We also continue to discuss the changes made in patch 12.11 and talk at length about the current iteration of the weapon malfunctions. Finally we talk through an idea from the community that might be the bes...

On this episode of the Pogcast we break down some of the changes to Escape From Tarkov that have come with Patch 12.11. We talk through the changes made to the requirement for the Kappa container and why the response has been so heated. We also talk through some ideas for the greater economy and the Flea Market and how we interact with it. Scav Karma has been another big change to the game that se...

On this episode of the pogcast we break down Patch 12.11 in Escape From Tarkov. We both have a few days worth of game play and we talk through the major changes and how they affect the early game. With huge changes to the flea market, progression, optics, weapons, and the addition of scav karma, there is plenty to go through and it has definitely made this wipe feel fresh and exciting. Check it ou...