Countdown To Classic - A World Of Warcraft Classic Podcast

The Phase Two preview has arrived, and there is a good amount of new information to digest. Join the Countdown crew as put everything we heard under the microscope, and all just wind up super excited for what's next in Season of Discovery.Buy Josh a beer & help keep Countdown on the airwaves over at Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/joshcorbett Or if subscriptions aren't your thing, support Josh & Countdown by shouting him a one time beer here: https://ko-fi.com/countdowntoclassicCheck out Josh on YouTube for gameplay streams and live podcast recordings here: https://www.youtube.com/@countdowntoclassicJoin the Countdown To Classic discord here: https://discord.gg/83thqw2fBwCheck out Josh's hilarious movie podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/469qUDnQHBkCogdjZyFUjb?si=jNgDTiEnSvKBbZuNz2xcxw

Phase One is just about in the books and so the time is here to review every aspect of it! The Countdown crew assembles to grade every class and other parts of the game to voice how we feel about Season of Discovery as players and consumers at this first turn.WSG/Premade Review - 3:36Druid Review - 49:49Warrior Review - 1:09:31Shaman Review - 1:37:31Paladin Review - 2:02:13Rogue Review - 2:20:33Priest Review - 2:47:45Mage Review - 3:12:49Hunter Review - 3:36:28Warlock Review - 4:02:13Ashenvale Review - 4:14:2510 Man/3 Day Raid Lockout Review - 4:51:07Professions Review - 5:15:06Economy Review - 5:26:06Blizzard Review - 5:39:13Game/Phase 1 Overall Review - 5:51:28Buy Josh a beer & help keep Countdown on the airwaves over at Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/joshcorbett Or if subscriptions aren't your thing, support Josh & Countdown by shouting him a one time beer here: https://ko-fi.com/countdowntoclassicCheck out Josh on YouTube for gameplay streams and live podcast recordings here: https://www.yo

Phase Two is on the way in a month, and so the Countdown Crew sits down to discuss some of the issues that we hope are placed under the microscope as the new content arrives. Touching on Premades, Rogue tanking, PvP design, the release date and much, much more, please enjoy this all you can eat buffet of SoD chatter.Phase Two Date, Cata, & Rune reveals w/ Chainmeta, Craig, Fredmunroe, Gho, Holybones, Jooda, Punchy, & Ubiquitous, - 1:35Ashenvale Rep Change & STV in Phase 2 - 44:30Hunter Pet Issues in PvP - 1:12:25Meta Warlock PvP - 1:39:45Berking News, Hunters Have Been Nerfed - 1:42:35Starsurge - 1:52:15More Hunter PvE/PvP Thoughts Post Nerf - 2:02:05Priest Healing Nerfs - 2:32:50Constructive Criticisms - 2:51:15Rogue Tanking w/ Ubiquitous & Rollo - 3:20:10Questing for Gold w/ Ayle - 5:00:45Premades w/ Ayle, Rollo, Saverem, Tareyak & Ubiquitous - 5:05:20Buy Josh a beer & help keep Countdown on the airwaves over at Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/joshcorbett Or if subscriptions ar

After one month of level up raiding, Countdown puts BFD under the microscope to discuss fun, difficulty, raid size and lockout timers moving forward through SoD. After that, we sink our teeth into whether or not quests rewarding gold at cap is the right call, and then touch on classes, and finish up with a chat about premades in SoD.Raid Logistics w/ Craig, Drew, HideousJohn, Porkrot Shagga, Sig, Spookay, SquirrelFarmer, Tareyak, Teedo, Ubiquitous, Wonder & Ziimm - 1:50Quest Gold at Cap - 1:18:50Phase 2 Rune Hopes - 2:24:10Experience Rates for Alts - 2:45:05Shaman - 3:04:00Priest - 3:10:10Rogue - 3:15:30Warlock - 3:28:50Mage - 3:33:45Paladin - 3:39:55Hunter - 3:46:10Druid - 3:50:40Warrior - 3:54:35Premades - 4:02:48Buy Josh a beer & help keep Countdown on the airwaves over at Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/joshcorbett Or if subscriptions aren't your thing, support Josh & Countdown by shouting him a one time beer here: https://ko-fi.com/countdowntoclassicCheck out Josh on YouTube for gamepla

We got the first of what is supposed to be weekly class tuning changes with Season of Discovery, so we gathered the crew to discuss all the buffs and nerfs, covering not only classes, but also Ashenvale and BFD. Also, we sound off on the topic that has been hot on the lips of the subreddit, gold buying, as the community has started to loudly voice their displeasure with the early presence of bots and bought gold, and shame those who engage in it.The Call w/ Actriev, Atsu, Balazarth, Drew, Fredmunroe, HideousJohn, Hunk, JackTBlade, Leo, Mytus, Pikseh, Sig, Tareyak, Ubiquitous, & Ziimm - 2:55Buy Josh a beer & help keep Countdown on the airwaves over at Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/joshcorbett Or if subscriptions aren't your thing, support Josh & Countdown by shouting him a one time beer here: https://ko-fi.com/countdowntoclassicCheck out Josh on YouTube for gameplay streams and live podcast recordings here: https://www.youtube.com/@countdowntoclassicFind Tareyak on YouTube here: https://www

Season of Discovery is here, and it is good. The hype has been met and players seem very happy for the most part as they've spent the past 10 days tearing through this remixed Classic adventure, with many mysteries to uncover and new challenges to be overcome. Josh sits down with a bunch of NA, and OCE, players to gather their initial impressions on the game, the development, and the Classic team in relation to the newest season.The NA Call w/ Alenya, BeaverBeanie, ChainMeta, Crius, FlexLuthor, Galleyboi, iTouchPigs, Robert/Fury, Rollo, Sig, Tareyak, Ubiquitous, & Ziimm - 3:30The OCE Call w/ Bawlsosteel, Crius, HideousJohn, Hunk, Ubiquitous, & Wonder - 3:01:45Buy Josh a beer & help keep Countdown on the airwaves over at Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/joshcorbett Or if subscriptions aren't your thing, support Josh & Countdown by shouting him a one time beer here: https://ko-fi.com/countdowntoclassicCheck out Josh on YouTube for gameplay streams and live podcast recordings here: https://w

The launch of Season of Discovery is just 10 days away and we need to biggest episode of Countdown To Classic ever to cover all the classes in the game. Listen in as the Countdown community comes together to have a bit of fun and lightly breakdown eveything to try and make your choice easier, or harder! Fear not if you're avoiding spoilers as we avoid datamined material, with a notable exception in the Hunter and Mage calls, as they had some issues that we thought were OK to note as exceptions to the rule.Dev Interview w/ Tim Jones (Tim Jones) & Josh Greenfield (Aggrend) - 3:40Pre-Launch All in Chat w/ Everyone - 34:00PvP/Faction Server News Chat - w/ Alenya, Fredmonroe & More - 3:02:10Buy Josh a beer & help keep Countdown on the airwaves over at Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/joshcorbett Or if subscriptions aren't your thing, support Josh & Countdown by shouting him a one time beer here: https://ko-fi.com/countdowntoclassicCheck out Josh on YouTube for gameplay streams and live podcast

The launch of Season of Discovery is just 10 days away and we need to biggest episode of Countdown To Classic ever to cover all the classes in the game. Listen in as the Countdown community comes together to have a bit of fun and lightly breakdown eveything to try and make your choice easier, or harder! Fear not if you're avoiding spoilers as we avoid datamined material, with a notable exception in the Hunter and Mage calls, as they had some issues that we thought were OK to note as exceptions to the rule.Paladin w/ Tariyak, Templar, & Minnodin - 3:40Shaman w/ Galleyboi, Ziimm, & ITouchPigs - 1:02:45Hunter w/ FredMunroe, Hunk, & JackTBlade - 2:06:20Warrior w/ Arcos, & Snaxe - 2:57:20Druid w/ Bearisonford, Meowfurian, Monomito, & Sneakyb4rd - 3:56:35Mage w/ Spihana, & Zorin - 5:18:30Warlock w/ Axe333, Snaxe, & Waklo - 6:18:45Priest w/ Actriev, Hunk, & Jooda - 7:15:35Rogue w/ Bawlsosteel, & Ubiquitous - 8:17:00Buy Josh a beer & help keep Countdown on the airwaves over at

The Season of Discovery has been announced and accompanied with excitement and hype here on the Countdown To Classic end of things! We now (kind of) know the road map ahead for Classic, and we speak with a bunch of guests about their impressions of the announcement, the demo, and the small amount of info Blizzard has made public about the game. No spoiler concerns here, as we only discuss the stuff that has been announced somewhere by a Blizzard source, helping keep that sense of discovery alive until we start playing the game and finding all the secrets ourselves!Season of Discovery Playable Demo Review w/ Ayle, Rollo, Ziimm & Trill - 8:50SoD Faction Balance News w/ Bawlsosteel, Cleavis, Reformed & Waldo - 2:07:25SoD Early Thoughts w/ North, Drew, Sneakyb4rd, & Spihana - 3:07:35Blizzcon Event Review & A Little More SoD Chat w/ Ayle, Quissy, & Ziimm - 4:42:00Buy Josh a beer & help keep Countdown on the airwaves over at Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/joshcorbett Or if subscriptio

No cute episode titles today, just the facts. We came to chew gum and make predictions and I'm all out of gum. First up, we have an amazing community call with a crowd of Countdown regulars discussing what they believe the basic tenets and specific content of a potential Classic Plus should include. After that, we talk Blizzcon and hear from the amazing Jason of The Starting Zone podcast about what may be getting announced this weekend. Classic Plus w/ Alenya, Arcos, Bawlsosteel, Fahq, Fredmonroe, John, Shagga, Sneakyb4rd, & Ziimm - 4:15Blizzcon Predictions w/ Arcos & Jason of TSZ - 3:35:05Buy Josh a beer & help keep Countdown on the airwaves over at Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/joshcorbett Or if subscriptions aren't your thing, support Josh & Countdown by shouting him a one time beer here: https://ko-fi.com/countdowntoclassicFind Jason & The Starting Zone podcast on Spotify here here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Ow5gkL9APZUg08bWsCATWFind Alenya on Twitch here: https://www.twit

There were two huge accomplishments on Hardcore servers since our last episode, and I had only time to cover one, so as tough as it was not to talk about my Warrior hitting 60, I opted to invite Ahmpy, GM of <Frontier> on to the show to discuss their kill of KT. After that, we run into a couple of old friends at the WoW Classic bar as I sit down with Defcamp and Melderon to catch up and get their takes on Blizzcon and what's been happening lately with WoW Classic.The Final Frontier w/ Ahmpy - 6:50Just Like Old Times w/ Defcamp & Melderon - 2:21:40Buy Josh a beer & help keep Countdown on the airwaves over at Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/joshcorbett Or if subscriptions aren't your thing, support Josh & Countdown by shouting him a one time beer here: https://ko-fi.com/countdowntoclassicFind Ahmpy on Twitch here: https://www.twitch.tv/ahmpyFind Defcamp on Twitch here: https://www.twitch.tv/defcampFind Melderon's new podcast on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@ChaosPeoplePodcastChe

And so Wrath's back, from outer space, I just walked in to find it here with that sad look upon its face. ICC is coming! We grab our resident Wrath raid enjoyers and get back to some boss chat on the show. The episode also breaks down the trials and tribulations of tanking with each class on Hardcore WoW, as well as discussing the mild controversy that was the Stitches server issues last week that resulted in the death of a large number of characters.It's Not My Opinion That Counts, But Having Said That... - 00:00Throw a Coin To Your Hardcore Tank - Feat. Character, Cleavis, Datoro, Hap, Ochoa, Pyrulen, & Renroars - 51:15ICC U Later - Feat. Kung, Subtle, & Waklo - 2:32:30Gimme Stitches - Feat. Galleyboi & Shagga - 4:31:23Buy Josh a beer & help keep Countdown on the airwaves over at Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/joshcorbett Or if subscriptions aren't your thing, support Josh & Countdown by shouting him a one time beer here: https://ko-fi.com/countdowntoclassicFind Hap on Twitch here

We stick to the theme of Hardcore as we chat the day away with all the highlights and lowlights of the first three weeks of the official HC servers with a colourful cast of loveable recurring characters on the show!The Aussie Haters Strike Back - Feat. Hunk, Jay, JDee, Juno, NTys, & Tier - 2:10Return of the King - Feat. Madseason, Teedo & Jay. - 1:49:25Buy Josh a beer & help keep Countdown on the airwaves over at Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/joshcorbett Or if subscriptions aren't your thing, support Josh & Countdown by shouting him a one time beer here: https://ko-fi.com/countdowntoclassicFind Madseason on Twitch here: https://www.twitch.tv/madseasonshowFind Madeason on Twitch here: https://www.youtube.com/@madseasonshowFind Juno on Twitch here: https://www.twitch.tv/junoeclipzeCheck out Josh on YouTube for gameplay and live podcast recordings here: https://www.youtube.com/@countdowntoclassicJoin the Countdown To Classic discord here: https://discord.gg/83thqw2fBwCheck out Josh's hila

Totally Hardcore Hardcores, get in here for all the hardcore gamers and don't forget to tip! Enjoy a couple of great chats with the Aussies and the Americans as we talk about what life will be like on HC servers, class selection, and guilds to consider. After that, Josh delivers a monologue on the RDF news from Wrath Classic.. The Aussie Hater's Guide To HC - Feat. Hunk, Jay, Juno, Ozijak, & Teedo - 3:05HC's #1 Guild - Pushing Up Peacebloom Feat, Buda, Roo, & TianSG - 1:49:10RDF To Pay Respects - Feat. Josh - 2:43:40Buy Josh a beer & help keep Countdown on the airwaves over at Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/joshcorbett Or if subscriptions aren't your thing, support Josh & Countdown by shouting him a one time beer here: https://ko-fi.com/countdowntoclassicFind Ozijak on Twitch here: https://www.twitch.tv/ozijakFind Juno on Twitch here: https://www.twitch.tv/junoeclipzeCheck out Josh on YouTube for gameplay and live podcast recordings here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4mTG9XXtKdOJW6

Big streamers, Bigger tweets, and heart warming father/son moments, this episode has it all! Listen in as we sit down and chat with Hap & Zeeke, about a father introducing his 6 year old son to WoW via HC duo play. Then we introduce Countdown listeners to an amazing up and coming streamer already making huge waves in the content creation scene, as we chat with Shobek about all things Rogue PvP in Classic Era, and more.And finally, Josh drags in a bunch of Countdown friends to see whose tinfoil hat is the biggest as we discuss the cryptic Mike Ybarra post about Chris Metzen and Holly Longdale announcing something big for WoW at this year's Blizzcon.The Cat's In The Deadmines - Father & Son WoW Duo, Hap & Zeeke - 3:35The Ghost of Yojamba - Classic Rogue PvP & More w/ Shobek - 21:00Cocaine Beach - Metzen is Back & He's Got Something To Announce - 1:55:00Buy Josh a beer & help keep Countdown on the airwaves over at Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/joshcorbett Or if subscriptions aren'

One of the more infamous WoW incidents occured since our last episode, and Countdown To Classic is there to break down all the angles of the hardcore dramedy that was 'The 5th Horseman'. Following that guests N_Tys, North, and Hunk take a look at the brand new ranking overhaul in Era, and then discuss random topics ranging from Blizzcon to the most satisfying abilities in Classic.Hardcore Drama - 3:00Era PvP Overhaul - 1:16:17Random Classic Chatter - 2:23:12Buy Josh a beer & help keep Countdown on the airwaves over at Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/joshcorbett Or if subscriptions aren't your thing, support Josh & Countdown by shouting him a one time beer here: https://ko-fi.com/countdowntoclassicFind N_Tys on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/N_Tys26Find North on Twitch here: https://www.twitch.tv/norththemageCheck out Josh on YouTube for gameplay and live podcast recordings here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4mTG9XXtKdOJW6tYg7jEkAJoin the Countdown To Classic discord here: https://discord

Former WoW Classic lead Brian Birmingham drops by the show for a huge chat about the behind the scenes chat in the making of WoW Classic, his departure from Blizzard and his new gaming venture. Current WoW Classic devs Josh Greenfield aka Aggrend, and Nora Valletta also drop by to tell us more about the Hardcore PTR that has just been released. And finally, Hunk & Ayle hang out over a beer and chat some Diablo IV impressions, and some random WoW ball busting.The Brian Birmingham Interview - 2:12Hardcore PTR Announcement & Details - 2:05:503 Men, 1 Beer - Diablo IV & WoW w/ Hunk & Ayle - 2:37:30Buy Josh a beer & help keep Countdown on the airwaves over at Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/joshcorbett Or if subscriptions aren't your thing, support Josh & Countdown by shouting him a one time beer here: https://ko-fi.com/countdowntoclassicFind Brian's new gaming company here: https://www.unleashedgames.io/Check out Josh on YouTube for gameplay and live podcast recordings here: https://

North, Hunk, Cleavis, Tokens, Warriors, SoM2, this episode has it all! The discussion surrounding the token warranted a bit more exploration and so here's another two hours on it on top of the two you got last week (*obsessed much?*). Listen in to the blossoming bromance that is North and Hunk (Horth? Nunk?) as the guys zero in on the token, what is pay to win in 2023 and the dream that is an instance-less BRD. After that, Cleavis joins the show to provide more dulcet tones from north of the border, chatting Blizzcon, the token, Wrath, the community council, and what could potentially be done, if anything, to Warriors in SoM2. Token II - The Tokening w/ North & Hunk - 2:15Blizzcon, Wrath Balancing, Token, & Community Council w/ Cleavis - 2:20:40The SoM2 Warrior Conundrum w/ Cleavis - 3:41:10Support Josh & Countdown today over at Patreon, including bonus 'Countdown After Dark' podcast content: https://www.patreon.com/joshcorbett Or if subscriptions aren't your thing, support Josh & Countdown by

A bombshell has rocked the Classic community with the announcement that the WoW token has gone live on Wrath Classic. While everyone is discussing the ins and outs of this news, the show managed to put together a group of listeners to sound off in the moment on how they felt about it. After that, we turn to TotGC and Heroic++, and go through the action that PTR testers have encountered, and what the phase may look like for dedicated raiders. The WoW Token w/ Bawlsosteel, Dom, Galleyboi, Parallax, PastorDave, & Spidey - 3:38TotGC & H++ Preview w/ SubtleFW, Ruuzh & TianSG - 2:21:54Support Josh & Countdown today over at Patreon, including bonus 'Countdown After Dark' podcast content: https://www.patreon.com/joshcorbett Or if subscriptions aren't your thing, support Josh & Countdown by shouting him a one time beer here: https://ko-fi.com/countdowntoclassicFind SubtleFW on Twitch here: https://www.twitch.tv/subtlefwCheck out Josh on Twitch for gameplay and live podcast recordings here: https://

The big announcement has taken place and who could have possibly seen this coming.....except for the Countdown community who were all over it like a fly on shit. Official hardcore servers are on their way and it's a great piece of news to get, along with a very welomce tease about the next seasonal server. Join the gang as we break down all the angles like it's the Zapruder film.Hillsbrad Man - 0:00Hardcore All Stars/Hardcore Servers Announcement w/ Alenya & Nogs - 8:00:00Seasonal Server Teaser & More All Stars Breakdown w/ Alenya, Caesius, Calamity, Jericho, Katastrophic, Nogs, PastorDave, & Parallax, - 1:11:12Support Josh & Countdown today over at Patreon, including bonus 'Countdown After Dark' podcast content: https://www.patreon.com/joshcorbett Or if subscriptions aren't your thing, support Josh & Countdown by shouting him a one time beer here: https://ko-fi.com/countdowntoclassicCheck out Josh on Twitch for gameplay and live podcast recordings here: https://www.twitch.tv/joshcorbettJo