Focused Fire Chat, A Destiny Lore Podcast

Our sixth installment of the Behind the Scenes series gave the team a chance to sit down with Jon Goff to chat about the process of creating one of the common interests for our community in particular - the stories we experience via video games. As one of the writers responsible for the creation of the vast and richly detailed world we see in Destiny, Jon brought a wealth of information to the conversation - from discussion on the inspiration of the infamous Story of Yor to a brief explanation of some of the different mediums and their process of character creation. It should also be noted that there are a few trivia points in this episode concerning the stories that he's written (as well as a great discussion about the subtle differences in motivating players to do what they need to do in a game.   As usual, thank you again for giving our ramblings a listen! Please be sure to let us know how we're doing over on iTunes or through the below email.   Contact Info Email: FocusedFireChat@gmail.com Twitter:

Episode 98 brings Blue, Green, and special guest co-host Sir Wallen together to chat about those who seek to abolish the Consensus in favor of a new monarch - and who really like the color red. That's right - New Monarchy is on the chopping block this week...and, as we promised Green, we make sure to keep the salt out of the conversation (mostly). The team enjoys the opportunity to also chat about what they hope to see from the Factions as a whole in Destiny 2 - so be sure to stick around for that chat at the end as well!   As usual, thank you again for giving our ramblings a listen! Please be sure to let us know how we're doing over on iTunes or through the below email.   Contact Info Email: FocusedFireChat@gmail.com Twitter: @FocusedFireChat Facebook: /FocusedFireChat Instagram: @FocusedFireChat   Guest Contact Info  Sir Wallen (YouTube) (Twitter)  Please be sure to also check out the other podcasts in the Guardian Radio Network!   New Monarchy Map   Links Mentioned in Show: Reddit post

Episode 97 brings Blue, Green, Justin, and special guest co-host BeardGrizzly together to talk (or at least try to talk) about the infamous Striker Titans. Fair warning - Beard and Blue feed off each other when it comes to jumping into tangents (one of which is Team Four Star, apparently), so be ready for some hilarious connections and jokes galore. The team starts off with the general concept of what makes the Striker titan different (especially from the other Arc subclasses) before moving onto discussion which figures in the current game we're pretty sure are members of this subclass. Finally, we tackle the difficult question of the explanation of the upcoming changes in the mechanics of the Striker as seen in Destiny 2.   As usual, thank you again for giving our ramblings a listen! Please be sure to let us know how we're doing over on iTunes or through the below email.   Contact Info Email: FocusedFireChat@gmail.com Twitter: @FocusedFireChat Facebook: /FocusedFireChat Instagram: @FocusedFireChat

Episode 96 brings Blue and Justin back together to discuss the electrifying figures of the Stormcaller Warlocks. Blue also takes a few minutes at the start of the show to discuss some developments that had been posted about over on the website for those who might not be in the Discord chat (jump in if you're not!) - so please be sure to weigh in on that as well! As always, the pair bring a sense of humor to the topic, and we truly hope you enjoy the conversation about those wielders of space magic who have a strong tendency to make it rain.    As usual, thank you again for giving our ramblings a listen! Please be sure to let us know how we're doing over on iTunes or through the below email.   Contact Info Email: FocusedFireChat@gmail.com Twitter: @FocusedFireChat Facebook: /FocusedFireChat Instagram: @FocusedFireChat   Please be sure to also check out the other podcasts in the Guardian Radio Network!   Stormcaller Map   Links Mentioned in Show: Lady Desiree (Twitter) (Twitch) (Website) (YouTub

Episode 95 brings Blue, Green, and Justin back together to discuss those in the City who look beyond. Beyond the walls, beyond the earth, beyond even the Traveler and the supposed salvation that it offers humanity. They see another future among the light of other stars. They see the Traveler and Earth itself as nothing more than celestial bodies caught in a dead orbit - a name which, appropriately they have taken for their own. And yes, Justin and Green have decided to go with the themed names - so bear with Blue while he tries to keep up with the shenanigans that are happening in the Discord server.    As usual, thank you again for giving our ramblings a listen! Please be sure to let us know how we're doing over on iTunes or through the below email.   Contact Info Email: FocusedFireChat@gmail.com Twitter: @FocusedFireChat Facebook: /FocusedFireChat Instagram: @FocusedFireChat     Please be sure to also check out the other podcasts in the Guardian Radio Network!   Dead Orbit Map   Links Menti

Our 17th installment of the Extra Lore series brings Blue, Green, Justin, and special guest co-host InfestedPotatoe together to take an introductory look into the rich world of Horizon Zero Dawn. While most of this episode is concerned with a general summary of the title (small spoiler warnings), there is also a discussion on the details of the different types of mechanical figures, the various purposes of the subroutines experienced in the game, as well as a very brief look at the history of the story-world that led to the events that the players experience in game.    As usual, thank you again for giving our ramblings a listen! Please be sure to let us know how we're doing over on iTunes or through the below email.   Contact Info Email: FocusedFireChat@gmail.com Twitter: @FocusedFireChat Facebook: /FocusedFireChat Instagram: @FocusedFireChat   Guest Contact Info  InfestedPotatoe on Twitter (link) Please be sure to also check out the other podcasts in the Guardian Radio Network!   Horizon Zer

Episode 94 brings Blue, Green, Justin, and returning special guest co-host, PurpleChimera together to chat about the Defender Titans - those stalwart warriors of the Light who protect the Last City from the forces of Darkness and who literally put themselves in the path of any who would do their allies harm. There are a few great side conversations (one of which is the exploration of Facebook that Justin details out...you have to hear that one to believe it) in this episode - so definitely be sure to stick around for the whole chat!   As usual, thank you again for giving our ramblings a listen! Please be sure to let us know how we're doing over on iTunes or through the below email.   Contact Info Email: FocusedFireChat@gmail.com Twitter: @FocusedFireChat Facebook: /FocusedFireChat Instagram: @FocusedFireChat   Guest Contact Info  Purple on Twitter (link) Please be sure to also check out the other podcasts in the Guardian Radio Network!   Defender Map     Other Lore Resources Ishtar-Collect

Episode 93 brings Blue, Green, Justin, and returning special guest co-host, PurpleChimera back together to chat about the Bladedancer Hunters - and discuss other important things (tangents are Purple's favorite thing EVER). Justin amazes the crowd with his knowledge (and excitement) of how the abilities of the Bladedancer can be seen in our world via the electric currents, Blue (as always) dives into a tangent about the interesting trivia of the Mask of the Third Man, all the while Green and Purple put up a valiant fight to keep everyone on topic (they're really good at this, folks).    As usual, thank you again for giving our ramblings a listen! Please be sure to let us know how we're doing over on iTunes or through the below email.   Contact Info Email: FocusedFireChat@gmail.com Twitter: @FocusedFireChat Facebook: /FocusedFireChat Instagram: @FocusedFireChat   Guest Contact Info  Purple on Twitter (link) Please be sure to also check out the other podcasts in the Guardian Radio Network!   Bl

Episode 92 brings Blue, Green, and Justin back together to discuss the various ideas that have been debated about the Cabal since year one as well as begin the discussion about Ghaul, the newest adversary in Destiny 2. The team enjoys the antics of Justin's inability to make his computer behave as well (auto muting is a real thing, people) and even get to discuss a fair amount of Roman history (forgive Blue for the tangents).   Be sure to also stick around until the end of the show for a really special announcement from Blue.   As usual, thank you again for giving our ramblings a listen! Please be sure to let us know how we're doing over on iTunes or through the below email.   Contact Info Email: FocusedFireChat@gmail.com Twitter: @FocusedFireChat Facebook: /FocusedFireChat Instagram: @FocusedFireChat     Please be sure to also check out the other podcasts in the Guardian Radio Network!   Cabal Empire Map     Other Lore Resources Ishtar-Collective The Seraphim Archive r/DestinyLore r/The

Our 16th installment of the Extra Lore series brings Blue, Green, Justin, and returning special guest co-host PenHalo together to discuss the universe of Halo - specifically the mysteries of Dr. Catherine Halsey, the Spartan-II program, and Cortana. The intial conversation focuses around a recap of the timeline discussed in the previous Halo Extra Lore episode, but once we have the basic facts mostly out of the way, the debate over the morality of Halsey truly starts. We would love to hear your thoughts on this one especially - so be sure to send 'em in!   As usual, thank you again for giving our ramblings a listen! Please be sure to let us know how we're doing over on iTunes or through the below email.   Contact Info Email: FocusedFireChat@gmail.com Twitter: @FocusedFireChat Facebook: /FocusedFireChat Instagram: @FocusedFireChat   Guest Contact Info  Pens on Twitter (link) Please be sure to also check out the other podcasts in the Guardian Radio Network!   Links Mentioned in Show: Halo Lore

Episode 91 brings Blue, Green, & Justin back together to chat about the lore behind the handful of festivals that are celebrated in the Tower of Guardians overlooking the Last City - starting with the figure who seems to thread all these smaller stories together, Eva Levante. The team is glad to be headed back to a more normal schedule after the brief insanity of the Destiny 2 Reveal and then Guardian Con 2017 quickly afterwards (stories weave themselves in from those still) - and we're excited to see what the future has in store.    As usual, thank you again for giving our ramblings a listen! Please be sure to let us know how we're doing over on iTunes or through the below email.   Contact Info Email: FocusedFireChat@gmail.com Twitter: @FocusedFireChat Facebook: /FocusedFireChat Instagram: @FocusedFireChat   Please be sure to also check out the other podcasts in the Guardian Radio Network!   City Festivals Map     Other Lore Resources Ishtar-Collective The Seraphim Archive r/DestinyLor

Episode 90 brings Blue and Green together to chat about the amazing universe in which Destiny operates and the various dimensions which blend together to offer such a rich source of entertainment for all of us. Prepare for some deep dives into theories on the nature of the Void, the perception of time, and even a summary of string theory as they all apply to the universe of Destiny. And remember: We are ill-equipped to understand [entities] that [defy] simple causality. Let us accept these limitations and proceed...and accept that all of this is speculation.    As usual, thank you again for giving our ramblings a listen! Please be sure to let us know how we're doing over on iTunes or through the below email.   Contact Info Email: FocusedFireChat@gmail.com Twitter: @FocusedFireChat Facebook: /FocusedFireChat Instagram: @FocusedFireChat     Please be sure to also check out the other podcasts in the Guardian Radio Network!   Universe & Dimensions Map   Links Mentioned in Show:  Kex's theory

Episode 89 brings Blue, Green, and Justin together to talk some deep theories about the Deep Stone Crypt and it's connections to the Exos within Destiny. The team talks about the brief nods that the Grimoire offer to this infamous subroutine - and then dive into the theories (Why are Exos made the way they are? What is the connection between Bray and these machines of war? What exactly is the Deep Stone Crypt?). Get ready for a trip through the theories that the community has about the tower which calls to the Exos in their dreams.   As usual, thank you again for giving our ramblings a listen! Please be sure to let us know how we're doing over on iTunes or through the below email.   Contact Info Email: FocusedFireChat@gmail.com Twitter: @FocusedFireChat Facebook: /FocusedFireChat Instagram: @FocusedFireChat   Please be sure to also check out the other podcasts in the Guardian Radio Network!   Deep Stone Crypt Map     Other Lore Resources Ishtar-Collective The Seraphim Archive r/DestinyLore

Episode 88 brings Blue, Green, and Justin together to chat about the updated information we have on our Guardians (along with some other...stuff). Get ready for some more fun chatter about things (including, but definitely not limited to: mental processing and how your brain works, the 'starfish of death' and how it affects Ghosts, Blue not understanding electrical terminology, and questions on Ghosts's emotional stability).   As usual, thank you again for giving our ramblings a listen! Please be sure to let us know how we're doing over on iTunes or through the below email.   Contact Info Email: FocusedFireChat@gmail.com Twitter: @FocusedFireChat Facebook: /FocusedFireChat Instagram: @FocusedFireChat   Please be sure to also check out the other podcasts in the Guardian Radio Network!   Guardian Map   Other Lore Resources Ishtar-Collective The Seraphim Archive r/DestinyLore r/TheCryptarchs

Our 15th installment of the Extra Lore series brings Blue, Green, Justin, and special guest co-host Taylor-B together to chat about the rich details of the Titanfall universe - a game which got a pretty bad reputation from it's first title, but managed to completely reverse directions with the second title. As you'll find here, the details are immensely intricate - in a gameworld that is presented in a very episodic fashion - and draw from a number of different influences (at least it seems to from the hosts's points of view). Starting off with a general summary view of the Titanfall universe, the team quickly dives into a summary of the two titles storylines - which if you haven't had the chance to experience yet, definitely comes recommended by Taylor and Justin.   As usual, thank you again for giving our ramblings a listen! Please be sure to let us know how we're doing over on iTunes or through the below email.   Contact Info Email: FocusedFireChat@gmail.com Twitter: @FocusedFireChat Facebook: /Focu

The fifth installment of our Behind the Scenes series gave us the chance to sit down with lazesummerstone (Jake) to chat about the questions that our Discord server had about artwork - specifically about comics and video game concept art. It was a true pleasure getting the chance to chat with Jake (also, this was our first BtS episode that we recorded live - which was a treat in itself) about how he approaches the challenges that he faced in getting started and still comes up against even today.   As usual, thank you again for giving our ramblings a listen! Please be sure to let us know how we're doing over on iTunes or through the below email.   Contact Info Email: FocusedFireChat@gmail.com Twitter: @FocusedFireChat Facebook: /FocusedFireChat Instagram: @FocusedFireChat   Guest Contact Info lazesummerstone (Twitter) (website) Please be sure to also check out the other podcasts in the Guardian Radio Network!   Links Mentioned in Show: Watermelon Exo comic (link) Mosscreek Divide comic (link)

Episode 87 brings Blue, Green, and Justin together to chat about the updates that we've gotten over the last few months concerning the Last City within Destiny. Due to a lot of the new information actually being contained throughout a variety of fragments of different Grimoire cards and items instead of any signle card, the conversation does meander through topics a bit - so enjoy a conversation that delves into the philosophy of the Factions, the implications of the political structures of the Consensus, and even a bit of a chat about the underlying nature of the Guardians themselves (which will also be next week's topic!).   Oh - and we have a new website.   As usual, thank you again for giving our ramblings a listen! Please be sure to let us know how we're doing over on iTunes or through the below email.   Contact Info Email: FocusedFireChat@gmail.com Twitter: @FocusedFireChat Facebook: /FocusedFireChat Instagram: @FocusedFireChat     Please be sure to also check out the other podcasts in the

Episode 86 brings Blue, Green, and special guest co-host TTL Goose together to chat about a few different things. Fair warning, this episode is a bit longer than usual, because we actually start off on something of a non-lore note: Goose's Destiny 2 reveal experience and some amazing details about the well known app, Destiny Item Manager (DIM). Once we get done hyping over the reveal (we know - we're still excited, okay?!) - we get down to brass tacks and open Pandora's box: we start talking about the infamous Clovis Bray.  It's a good chat - but get ready for some deep tangents and debates on the importance of morality (queue Jurassic Park theme - believe me, you'll understand when you get to the part in the episode).    As usual, thank you again for giving our ramblings a listen! Please be sure to let us know how we're doing over on iTunes or through the below email.   Contact Info Email: FocusedFireChat@gmail.com Twitter: @FocusedFireChat Facebook: /FocusedFireChat Instagram: @FocusedFireChat  

Episode 85 brings Blue, Green, Justin, and special guest co-host RYNO-666 together to chat about the Nightstalker Hunters. But first...we chat a bit about the recent Destiny 2 reveal that Justin had a chance to attend (we get a bit distracted by the hype...but it's a good conversation, so Blue left it in).  RYNO and Blue chat a bit about the potential nature of the Void in regards to the Destiny universe as well as the potential impact of the nature of that flavor of Light has upon the subclasses that utilize it.    As usual, thank you again for giving our ramblings a listen! Please be sure to let us know how we're doing over on iTunes or through the below email.   Contact Info Email: FocusedFireChat@gmail.com Twitter: @FocusedFireChat Facebook: /FocusedFireChat Instagram: @FocusedFireChat   Guest Contact Info RYNO on Twitter (link) Please be sure to also check out the other podcasts in the Guardian Radio Network!   Nightstalker Map   Links Mentioned in Show: RYNO's Website (link) Mulehor

Episode 84 brings Blue, Green, and Justin back together to chat about the lore that we have currently about those indomitable figures of titanic might, the Sunbreakers. The team (admittedly not Titans - fair warning) dives into the information that is presented within the Grimoire, items, and even a few specific missions (thank you, Bungie for those new sub-class missions!!) to dig out some intriguing nuggets of information about these fiery warriors. We also strongly recommend you stick around after the signoff - there might be a 'googly eyed' surprise for everyone.   As usual, thank you again for giving our ramblings a listen! Please be sure to let us know how we're doing over on iTunes or through the below email.   Contact Info Email: FocusedFireChat@gmail.com Twitter: @FocusedFireChat Facebook: /FocusedFireChat Instagram: @FocusedFireChat     Please be sure to also check out the other podcasts in the Guardian Radio Network!   Sunbreaker Map   Links Mentioned in Show:  Bo5amis (Twitch) O