The Pogcast

On this episode of the Pogcast we dive into Tarkov's latest patch that also included a fresh wipe! This is definitely a weird one, there was not a lot of content expected with this wipe but there are some standout  features that the community have been asking for for a long time that are awesome. In classic Tarkov fashion it seems like with every step forward there is a step backwards somewhere el...

On this episode of the Pogcast we discuss the state of the game a few  weeks after the wipe. The whole community seems to be experiencing  desync in some way but the problem is that so many different issued all  end up just being called "Desync". It's hard for players to tell whats  going on or what problems are connected, and it's hard for the  developers to know where to look when the feedback i...

On this episode of the Pogcast we dive into some more subtle changes that have happened this wipe like changes to ammo availability and  stats. The Kappa requirements have changes as well which is something we have wanted for a while. We also spend a lot of time discussing the  problems with the scavs/Bosses in Tarkov and how they are needlessly difficult and exploitable. Check it out! --- Send in...

On this episode of the Pogcast we talk through all the events that have  been happening in Tarkov and how we are leading up to a fresh wipe. We  talk about how the features that are coming are all really cool but are  they enough to really change up the game and bring people back. We also  discuss some of the networking problems and how hard they are to fix. Check it out! --- Send in a voice messa...

On this episode of the Pogcast we break down the most recent Tarkov Tv  Live where we got a ton of new information about Tarkov. We break down  everything coming the new patch including the fact that this patch will  have a wipe. There is no firm date but it should be Soon TM! There was  also a good amount of questions answered about the Arena and how it will  work. Finally, we talk about how this...

On this episode of the Pogcast we discuss some of the biggest Tarkov news that we have gotten in a long time, the announcement of Escape From  Tarkov: Arena. We talk about the trailer and theory craft what the game  play could look like. There are still a lot of questions about how it  will be executed and how it will context to the main game if you have  both, but it is incredibly exciting. We al...

On this episode of the Pogcast we talk about some cool stuff that Nikita  has been leaking on his twitter. We will hopefully get a new BSG  podcast this week that will likely have some awesome information about  the next few patches and their plan for this year. Additionally Nikita  confirmed that they want the first iteration of Streets live by the end  of the summer. We hope that this is true an...

On this episode of the podcast we discuss the changes that have come to Escape From Tarkov to prevent cheating and RMT. Nikita let us know that  the changes are working which is awesome! However some of the changes seem to make the game feel a little more clunky and confusing. It's a  complicated situation and we will never know for sure how well it works. We also talk about some new player animat...

On this episode of the Pogcast we dedicate almost all the time to talk about the huge changes that came to Escape From Tarkov in an attempt to slow down or prevent RMT. This is one of the biggest and most  controversial changes to Tarkov in a long time. We talk through how it  works, how convoluted Tarkov is becoming, and other ways they could have  achieved the same goal. We also talk about some...

Thank you all for the 100 episodes! The feedback to the Pogcast has been incredible and we are thankful for all of you!  On this episode we talk through all the Tarkov events that are happening  and what it is doing to the game and the community. There are a lot of  firsts happening and there could be some really cool stuff coming. On  the other hand it has brought out some of the most toxic peopl...

On this episode of the Pogcast we talk about the new tech event  happening in Escape From Tarkov. This sparks a discussion about the lore  and world building on Tarkov and how it is some of the best out there,  but we hope that they can execute on all that world building with  actually gameplay. We also discuss all the theories that new content and  a wipe is coming this week and how while it is c...

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...