CH#103 – F*** Sihil

Welcome to Commander’s Horn, Episode 103, hosted by Dane “McBeard”! McBeard had a solid reaction-stream following the CDPR Developer Stream on December 13. This solo episode is a late arrival due to some technical difficulties. Sound quality on this episode is not as good as usual, and the music is pretty loud compared to my voice, at times.

Video version (with chat) is here, available on Twitch VOD only at this time: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/350877606

McBeard can be found @McBeardCH on Twitter, McBeard on YouTube, and mcbearded on Twitch.

CH#102 – Midwinter’s Revenge w/ QuillandLance

Welcome to Commander’s Horn, Episode 102, hosted by Dane “McBeard”! McBeard sits down with Team Leviathan’s QuillandLance to talk about the grand opening of Gwent Homecoming and Thronebreaker on consoles, as well as Gwent’s first large balancing patch.

Video version here: https://youtu.be/Ai_Uov_PMnk

Full patch notes here: https://www.playgwent.com/en/news/24562/december-2018-update-overview

Full list of changes also found at the bottom of these notes!

We are supported by our listeners (aka our Commandos!). For more information on how you can support the show, find us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/commandershorn

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GWENT PATCH NOTES (CARD CHANGES)

NEUTRAL
Xavier Lemmens: recruit cost changed from 8 to 10; ability changed to “Deploy, Melee: Banish up to 3 cards in enemy graveyard. Ranged: Banish up to 3 cards in your graveyard.”
Vesemir: power changed from 4 to 3
Lambert: power changed from 4 to 3
Eskel: power changed from 4 to 3
Ciri: power changed from 6 to 4
Roach: power changed from 4 to 3
Frenzied D’ao: power changed from 7 to 6
Regis: recruit cost changed from 11 to 13
Epidemic: recruit cost changed from 8 to 9
Dragon’s Dream: recruit cost changed from 9 to 12
Scorch: recruit cost changed from 11 to 14
Enraged Ifrit: Reach value removed
Bomb Heaver: power changed from 4 to 3; recruit cost changed from 6 to 5
Geralt: Igni: ability changed to “Deploy, Melee: Destroy the highest unit(s) on an enemy row  with a total of 20 or more power.”
Ciri: Dash: ability changed to “After 5 turns, on turn end, draw a card.”
Wolfsbane: recruit cost changed from 8 to 9; ability changed to “Damage all units with even power by 2, or damage all units with odd power by 2.”
Saesenthessis: Blaze: recruit cost changed from 12 to 11
Elf and Onion Soup: recruit cost changed from 7 to 6
Trial of the Grasses: recruit cost changed from 9 to 8
Myrgtabrakke: recruit cost changed from 9 to 8
Iris von Everec: recruit cost changed from 9 to 8
Iris’ Companions: power changed from 4 to 5
Skellige Storm: recruit cost changed from 10 to 9

MONSTERS
Eredin Bréacc Glas: Leader ability changed to “Boost a unit by 3 and give it Immune.”
Arachas Queen: number of redraws changed from 1 to 2
Caranthir Ar-Feiniel: power changed from 4 to 3
Alpha Werewolf: power changed from 5 to 4
Forktail: power changed from 5 to 4; recruit cost changed from 5 to 6
Ruehin: recruit cost changed from 11 to 12
Wild Hunt Warrior: ability changed to “Deploy: Damage a unit by the number of Wild Hunt units you control.”

SKELLIGE
New card added: Hemdall (4s/9rc, Human, Warrior, Melee: Whenever an allied Warrior damages an enemy, boost self by the amount damaged)

Savage Bear: recruit cost changed from 4 to 5
Drummond Queensguard: recruit cost changed from 6 to 7
Lippy Gudmund: recruit cost changed from 8 to 10
Wild Boar of the Sea: power changed from 5 to 4; recruit cost changed from 10 to 11
Gremist: power changed from 2 to 3; ability changed to “Order, Ranged: Play a bronze Alchemy card from your graveyard.”
Udalryk an Brokvar: recruit cost changed from 7 to 6

NORTHERN REALMS
King Foltest: number of redraws changed from 4 to 3
King Henselt: number of redraws changed from 2 to 3
Rivian Pikeman: conditional damage amount changed from 3 to 2
Foltest’s Pride: recruit cost changed from 8 to 9
Anna Strenger: recruit cost changed from 6 to 7
Prince Stennis: number of charges given changed from 2 to 1
Damned Sorceress: Reach value changed from 2 to 1
Sabrina Glevissig: damage amount changed from 3 to 2; recruit cost changed from 7 to 6
Reynard Odo: recruit cost changed from 10 to 9
Trebuchet: recruit cost changed from 6 to 5
Reinforced Trebuchet: recruit cost changed from 6 to 5
Draug: recruit cost changed from 12 to 13

SCOIA’TAEL
Filavandrel: number of redraws changed from 4 to 3
Eithné: Leader ability changed to “Order: Damage a unit by 1. Charge: 4.”
Panther: recruit cost changed from 5 to 6
Dol Blathanna Bowman: power changed from 3 to 2
Milva: power changed from 4 to 3
Blue Mountain Elite: now has Reach: 1
Dol Blathanna Bomber: power changed from 3 to 2
Vrihedd Officer: recruit cost changed from 5 to 6
Sheldon Skaggs: power changed from 2 to 3
Gabor Zigrin: recruit cost changed from 10 to 9
Isengrim Faoiltiarna: recruit cost changed from 10 to 9
Mahakam Volunteers: recruit cost changed from 6 to 5
Half-Elf Hunter: Reach value changed from 1 to 2
Malena: now has Zeal

NILFGAARD
Morvran Voorhis: Leader ability changed to “Order: Reveal a random card from your opponent’s deck and boost an ally by 2. Charge: 3.”
Emhyr var Emreis: number of redraws changed from 2 to 3
Usurper: number of redraws changed from 0 to 1
Slave Infantry: recruit cost changed from 6 to 7
Deithwen Arbalest: damage amount changed from 2 to 1
Daerlan Soldier: power changed from 4 to 3
Recruit: recruit cost changed from 4 to 5
Sweers: recruit cost changed from 8 to 9
False Ciri: recruit cost changed from 8 to 7
Hefty Helge: power changed from 2 to 3

CH#101 – Gamedev of Thrones w/ Seb “Moonlight” McBride

 ***Spoiler Guide!***
This episode contains very light spoilers for Thronebreaker’s first act. We discuss themes and a few characters and puzzles. No major plot points are discussed, and I believe your enjoyment of the game will not be affected by the interview if you have not played the game yet.

Welcome to Commander’s Horn, Episode 101, hosted by Dane “McBeard”! McBeard catches up with a few commandos and also sits down to chat with CDPR’s Seb “Moonlight” McBride, level designer on Thronebreaker.

Video here: https://youtu.be/2Myy_9yQEuM

We are supported by our listeners (aka our Commandos!) For more information on how you can support the show, find us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/commandershorn

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Seb McBride can be found at @Darthsebious on Twitter and CDPRMoonlight on Twitch.

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CH#100 – A Hundred Doots w/ Jason Slama

Welcome to Commander’s Horn, Episode 100, hosted by Dane “McBeard”! McBeard has a very special interview for his 100th episode – CDPR Director of Live Operations, Jason Slama, the man behind the reward book and a godfather of Gwent!

Video here: https://youtu.be/HEzvwzZDX2s

Cheers to 100 episodes! This wasn’t quite the party episode I envisioned, but it is, on its own, a fascinating chat with one of the main brains at CDPR when it comes to Gwent. So where did the fanfare go?

Well, this episode was plagued by constant issues! First Jason’s video, and then my Internet. It kept the episode from airing live, and also impacted the length of the show, as Jason is a very busy guy! Sometimes things don’t go as planned – keep moving forward! Episode #101 will definitely dive into the mailbag (Thanks for all the messages!!!) I’ll also have another great CDPR interview for you.

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CH#99 – Snap Chat w/ DrGrrrr

Welcome to Commander’s Horn, Episode 99, hosted by Dane “McBeard”! McBeard is joined today by Gwent streamer, writer for Team Rankstar and veteran of the Wild Hunt tournament, DrGrrrr! We discuss his meta snapshot article, the shape of Gwent to come!

Next week Commanders Horn reaches its centennial episode, and I want to hear from YOU, the listeners and supporters! I want to hear what the pod has meant to you, what you’d like to hear/see and anything else you’d like to share! I’m hoping we can read through your submissions and reminisce together on the history of Commander’s Horn. To sweeten the deal even more, I’ve got what promises to be a very interesting chat lined up with two very special guests on the 100th episode of Commander’s Horn podcast!

Send your text submissions to CommandersHornPodcast@gmail.com
Send your audio or video submissions to CommandersHornPodcast@gmail.com on Skype!
Please include what you would like to be called if your submission is shared, or instead, let me know if you would like to remain anonymous!

Video version to be posted soon!

We are supported by our listeners (aka our Commandos!) For more information on how you can support the show, find us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/commandershorn

Sources:

Dr.Grrrr’s meta update article:

Gwent Meta Update – Nov 13, 2018

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CH#98 – Hot Fixophone w/ Markthius

Welcome to Commander’s Horn Episode 98, hosted by Dane “McBeard”!  Today we have Gwent streamer and superproducer, Markthius! We talk about the recent hotfix to Gwent that hits artifacts hard, and much more!

Video version is here: https://youtu.be/vxbhSkotAyg

Patreon has been refreshed! We are supported by our listeners (aka our Commandos!) For more information on how you can support the show, find us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/commandershorn

Sources:

Playgwent.com: Hotfix notes https://www.playgwent.com/en/news/24052/update-to-artifact-provision-cost

Gwent Trivia, produced by Markthius, can be found at 12:00pm (Noon) EST this Sunday at https://twitch.tv/watchflake

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Team Aretuza and Team Rankstar’s Discord channels can be found here –
Team Aretuza Discord – https://discordapp.com/invite/UwVjCRU
Team Rankstar Discord – https://discordapp.com/invite/ymxnN5v

 

CH#97 – Spear Me The Details w/ Shinmiri

Welcome to Commander’s Horn, Episode 97, hosted by Dane “McBeard”!  Homecoming is well underway and who better to analyse it than Gwent Masters analyst, Shinmiri! We go through all the hot topics and of course address questions from the chat

Video version is here: https://youtu.be/g6v5C_R5eK0

Patreon has been refreshed! We are supported by our listeners (aka our Commandos!) For more information on how you can support the show, find us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/commandershorn

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CH#96 – Commando Roundtable! Homecoming Launches

Welcome to Commander’s Horn, Episode 96, hosted by Dane “McBeard”!  Homecoming has finally arrived and it, along with Thronebreaker, is exceeding expectations! I’m joined by WesCisa, Ammers, and ProfessorMurdoc for first impressions on this launch-week roundtable.

Video version is here: https://youtu.be/_lgcNzuIPvc

Patreon has been refreshed! We are supported by our listeners (aka our Commandos!) For more information on how you can support the show, find us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/commandershorn

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Sources:

Gwenty Deck Builder: https://gwenty.gg

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McBeard can be found @McBeardCH on Twitter, McBeard on YouTube, and mcbearded on Twitch.

CH#94 – Thronebreaker News Roundup w/ Greyboxer

Welcome to Commander’s Horn, Episode 94, hosted by Dane “McBeard”!  Thronebreaker news hit us today, and who better to talk to than my old friend Greyboxer!  That’s right! It’s the month before the Gwent revamp… we’re speculating… wondering… discussing… just like we were TWO YEARS AGO today about the release of closed beta! An awesome throwback episode about the past, present and future.

Video version is here: https://youtu.be/AIPEOzJQSx8

We are supported by our listeners (aka our Commandos!). For more information on how you can support the show, find us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/commandershorn

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Sources:

Thronebreaker official site: https://thewitcher.com/en/thronebreaker-witchertales

Thronebreaker Teaser Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ws279rmSFC0

IGN – Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales Hands-on with CD Projekt Red: https://nordic.ign.com/thronebreaker-the-witcher-tales-pc/19232/video/thronebreaker-the-witcher-tales-hands-on-with-cd-projekt-red

Burza – Ask a Dev: https://forums.cdprojektred.com/index.php?members/burza46.3831418/

Priscilla – the most changed card in Gwent? http://gwent.wikia.com/wiki/Priscilla

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CH#93 – Coming Home w/ Pawel Burza

Welcome to Commander’s Horn, Episode 93, hosted by Dane “McBeard”!  Today I’m joined by a very special guest – Gwent’s own Community Manager Pawel Burza!  We talk about his passions, what it’s like to work at CDPR, and of course, new details about Homecoming!

Video version is here: https://youtu.be/Q7IjvNBPQBw

We are supported by our listeners (aka our Commandos!). For more information on how you can support the show, find us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/commandershorn

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Sources:

Burza – Ask a Dev: https://forums.cdprojektred.com/index.php?members/burza46.3831418/

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