Focused Fire Chat, A Destiny Lore Podcast

Recording Date: July 10, 2020    -- -- --   The team sat down to continue their chat about the new information that the Destiny community has gotten concerning the Nine, with a special focus on teasing apart the information from the CODA armor sets.    This episode serves as the second half (i.e., the "Advanced Session") to the topic, completing the weekly topic discussion from the FFC Podcast team.   -- -- --   Timestamps of Note within Episode   0:01:00 - Introductions 0:02:30 - Diving Into the CODA Sets 0:04:15 - What is an "Ontological Weapon"? 0:06:30 - Multiverse Situations 0:08:30 - The Nine's Use of Different Realities 0:09:15 - The Nine's Answer to the Question 0:24:45 - Why is This Important? 0:30:30 - The Importance of Ghosts 0:42:15 - Imagery within Prophecy 1:02:45 - Shoutouts   -- -- --   As always, please be sure to check out The Lore Network for other content creators dedicated to bringing you high quality, entertaining, and relevant content focused on exploration and explana

Recording Date: July 10, 2020    -- -- --   The team sat down with returning guest co-host Man at Arms to chat about their thoughts on the new Prophecy dungeon from a mechanics standpoint as well as the new light that it shone on our understanding of the figures known as The Nine. After a quick run through of the information that the community has about the group, the hosts take up the debate on what the Light and the Darkness is - as well as the mysterious force that might lie in the middle between the two 'sides.' This, of course, leads to a few thoughts being shared pertaining to the upcoming powers that Guardians will be introduced to in the upcoming Beyond Light expansion.    This episode will serve as the first half (or the "Intro Session") to the topic, with the second half (the "Advanced Session") hitting your podcast feeds on Friday morning.   -- -- --   Timestamps of Note within Episode   0:01:15 - Introductions 0:03:15 - Getting to Know Rick 0:08:00 - Special Announcements 0:14:15 - Q

Recording Date: July 3, 2020  -- -- -- The team sat down with good friend, DancingViru, to continue our exploration through the lore of League of Legends with a deeper dive into the story in this session. Starting with a look at the transition of the gaming mechanics into the lore, we discussed the various major geography aspects within the narrative. Using the events of Bilgewater, Viru discussed how lore and gameplay are blended together uniquely within the series. To close out, the team gets a chance to chat about various champions...with a special focus on those unique characters who hail from Bandle City.   This episode serves as the second half (i.e., the "Advanced Session") to the topic, completing the weekly topic discussion from the FFC Podcast team.   -- -- -- Timestamps of Note within Episode 0:01:00 - Introduction 0:02:45 - Transition from Mechanics to Narrative 0:14:30 - League of Legends as a Multiverse 0:18:00 - Narrative Changes in Reboot 0:19:45 - Geography 0:24:45 - Event Example:

The show where we count things down from 3 to number 1 for the Focused Fire Chat podcast team. This week the team discusses their list of Top 3 Lore from series other than Destiny.   If you have a suggestion for a topic for Top 3, drop the team a note on twitter, in our discord server, or email us!   Contact Info Email: FocusedFireChat@gmail.com Twitter: @FocusedFireChat Facebook: /FocusedFireChat Instagram: @FocusedFireChat

Recording Date: July 3, 2020  -- -- -- The team sat down with good friend, DancingViru, to learn a bit about the world of Runeterra and events which occur within the League of Legends series. Within this particular session, we discussed our own exposure to the title as well as a basic look at overall gameplay mechanics and some of the broader themes within the lore.   This episode will serve as the first half (or the "Intro Session") to the topic, with the second half (the "Advanced Session") hitting your podcast feeds on Friday morning. -- -- -- Timestamps of Note within Episode 0:01:30 - Introductions 0:05:00 - Getting to know DancingViru 0:10:45 - Brief History of League 0:17:00 - Introduction to League's Narrative 0:27:00 - Looking at the Players 0:29:45 - Looking at the Game Modes 0:31:30 - Looking at the Champions 1:01:45 - Concluding Thoughts 1:02:15 - Shoutouts -- -- -- As always, please be sure to check out The Lore Network for other content creators dedicated to bringing you high quality,

Recording Date: June 28, 2020  -- -- -- This week, the team sits down to take an look at the weblore records, Legacy. For the Advanced Session, Grn and Blue finish reading through the records, giving their thoughts along the way before wrapping up the chat with a few thoughts as to where the information can direct the narrative in Destiny. Note that, as with the Intro Session, the team is reading from the records themselves, so the episodes will be a bit longer, in order to give the information discussed as much context as possible.  Weblore Records Legacy (link) Legacy Pt 2 (link) This episode serves as the second half (i.e., the "Advanced Session") to the topic, completing the weekly topic discussion from the FFC Podcast team.   -- -- -- Timestamps of Note within Episode 0:01:00 - Introductions 0:01:45 - Thoughts on Pillory Logic 0:10:30 - Reading 0:13:45 - Analysis / Opinions 0:17:00 - Reading 0:22:45 - Analysis / Opinions 0:26:30 - Reading 0:30:30 - Analysis / Opinions 0:33:30 - Reading 0:39:

Recording Date: June 28, 2020  -- -- -- This week, the team sits down to take an look at the weblore records, Legacy. In this session, Blue and Grn take a moment to reflect on current events within the Destiny community before diving into the first portion of the subject matter. Note that this week the team is reading from the records themselves, so the episodes will be a bit longer, as the team wanted to give the information discussed as much context as possible.    Weblore Records Legacy (link) Legacy Pt 2 (link) This episode will serve as the first half (or the "Intro Session") to the topic, with the second half (the "Advanced Session") hitting your podcast feeds on Friday morning. -- -- -- Timestamps of Note within Episode 0:01:15 - Introduction 0:03:30 - Thoughts on Current Events 0:07:30 - Intro to the Legacy Weblore Records 0:10:15 - Reading 0:15:00 - Analysis & Thoughts 0:29:30 - Reading 0:34:00 - Analysis / Opinions 0:43:00 - Reading 0:46:00 - Analysis / Opinions 0:49:00 - Reading 0

Recording Date: June 19, 2020  -- -- -- This week, the team sat down to discuss our initial thoughts for the new season in Destiny 2. For this session, Grn and Blue focused on the developments within the narrative - not just the answers provided and theories confirmed, but also some of the amazing potential directions that Destiny 2 could head in, following the new information provided so far.    This episode serves as the second half (i.e., the "Advanced Session") to the topic, completing the weekly topic discussion from the FFC Podcast team.   -- -- -- Timestamps of Note within Episode 0:01:15 - Introductions 0:02:15 - Lore of Season 11 0:08:45 - Theory Crafting is Back! 0:36:45 - Looking at the Labyrinth 0:45:15 - Team's Main Questions for Season 1:02:30 - Concluding Thoughts 1:04:30 - Shoutouts -- -- -- As always, please be sure to check out The Lore Network for other content creators dedicated to bringing you high quality, entertaining, and relevant content focused on exploration and explanat

Recording Date: June 19, 2020  -- -- -- This week, we sat down to discuss our initial thoughts for the new season in Destiny 2. In this Intro Session, Grn and Blue focus (or at least try to) primarily on the mechanics introduced with the new events and activities, with a bit of commentary about the story (which will be covered in the later "Advanced Session" episode).    This episode will serve as the first half (or the "Intro Session") to the topic, with the second half (the "Advanced Session") hitting your podcast feeds on Friday morning. -- -- -- Timestamps of Note within Episode 0:01:45 - Introductions 0:02:15 - Grn's Opinion on Reality 0:13:15 - The Season of "Blue Enjoying Destiny" 0:58:15 - Shoutouts -- -- -- As always, please be sure to check out The Lore Network for other content creators dedicated to bringing you high quality, entertaining, and relevant content focused on exploration and explanation of stories from every medium. Become a Podbean Patron to FFC Follow / Subscribe to FFC o

Recording Date: June 12, 2020  -- -- -- This week, we sat down with special guest TheIceWarrior. During this session, dive into the last 6 entries from the Lore Book, The Liar, as well as giving our overall thoughts on the book and some possible implications within the overall game world of Destiny.  Lore Book: The Liar This episode serves as the second half (i.e., the "Advanced Session") to the topic, completing the weekly topic discussion from the FFC Podcast team. -- -- -- Timestamps of Note within Episode 0:01:00 - Introductions 0:03:00 - 8. THE SEARCH 0:08:30 - 9. SIDDHARTHA GOLEM 0:22:45 - 10. THE DISCOVERY 0:33:15 - 11. THE IRON LORD 0:37:00 - 12. THE LURE 0:49:00 - 13. THE MISTAKE 1:09:45 - Shoutouts -- -- -- As always, please be sure to check out The Lore Network for other content creators dedicated to bringing you high quality, entertaining, and relevant content focused on exploration and explanation of stories from every medium. Become a Podbean Patron to FFC Follow / Subscribe to FFC

Recording Date: June 12, 2020  -- -- -- This week, we sat down with special guest TheIceWarrior. In this Intro Session, we take some time to get to know our guest and dive into the first 7 entries from the Lore Book, The Liar. Lore Book: The Liar This episode will serve as the first half (or the "Intro Session") to the topic, with the second half (the "Advanced Session") hitting your podcast feeds on Friday morning. -- -- -- Timestamps of Note within Episode 0:01:15 - Introductions? 0:04:30 - Getting to Know Our Guest 0:14:15 - Announcements 0:15:15 - 1. THE BEGINNING, PART I 0:21:45 - 2. THE BEGINNING, PART II 0:30:15 - 3. THE NAME 0:35:45 - 4. THE ASSAILANT 0:47:00 - 5. THE BUNKER 0:51:00 - 6. THE MOUNTAIN 0:56:00 - 7. THE WARLORD 1:07:45 - Shoutouts -- -- -- As always, please be sure to check out The Lore Network for other content creators dedicated to bringing you high quality, entertaining, and relevant content focused on exploration and explanation of stories from every medium. Become a Pod

Recording Date: June 05, 2020  -- -- -- This week, we sit down with special guests InferMage & Mochillama. With the Advanced Session, we dive into the various major characters that viewers meet throughout the series - and Blue is repeatedly told that he needs to finish watching said series (he's working on it!).    This episode serves as the second half (i.e., the "Advanced Session") to the topic, completing the weekly topic discussion from the FFC Podcast team. -- -- -- Timestamps of Note within Episode 0:01:00 - Introductions 0:02:00 - Looking at the Characters 0:06:00 - Katara & Sokka 0:09:00 - Appa & Momo 0:12:45 - Aang 0:21:00 - Zuko 0:30:00 - Iroh 0:37:45 - Toph 0:56:00 - Shoutouts -- -- -- As always, please be sure to check out The Lore Network for other content creators dedicated to bringing you high quality, entertaining, and relevant content focused on exploration and explanation of stories from every medium. Become a Podbean Patron to FFC Follow / Subscribe to FFC on Twitch

Recording Date: June 05, 2020  -- -- -- This week, we sit down with special guests InferMage & Mochillama. In this Intro Session, we take some time to get to know our guests, look at a brief overview of the world of Avatar, and discuss the various concepts and major characters within the series. Predominately within this session, we look at the concepts of bending, the various cultures and societies that make up the Avatar world, and a very brief look at some of the major players (which we plan to expand up on within the Advanced Session).   This episode will serve as the first half (or the "Intro Session") to the topic, with the second half (the "Advanced Session") hitting your podcast feeds on Friday morning. -- -- -- Timestamps of Note within Episode 0:01:15 - Introductions 0:09:00 - Basic Introduction 0:19:45 - Different Cultures 0:25:45 - Meaning Behind the Title 0:28:15 - The Avatar Cycle 0:32:45 - Differences in Elements & Cultures 0:49:00 - Character Summary 0:52:30 - Shoutouts -- --

Recording Date: May 29, 2020  -- -- -- This week, we sit down with special guests NeoMadDog, pensHALO, & TheLazzrich. During this session, the team takes a look at the code structure of Rasputin for information concerning the timing of events surrounding Felwinter. We also discuss some of the terms found from within the lore book, The Liar, as well as breaking down the lore record, Remembrance.  Lore Book: The Liar Lore Record: Remembrance This episode serves as the second half (i.e., the "Advanced Session") to the topic, completing the weekly topic discussion from the FFC Podcast team. -- -- -- Timestamps of Note within Episode 0:01:00 - Introductions 0:04:00 - Rasputin Files Ordering 0:21:30 - Connections between Terms in Rasputin and Felwinter 0:24:30 - Remembrance Lore Record 0:50:00 - Grn Throws Spinfoil 1:04:00 - Shoutouts -- -- -- As always, please be sure to check out The Lore Network for other content creators dedicated to bringing you high quality, entertaining, and relevant content

The show where we count things down from 3 to number 1 for the Focused Fire Chat podcast team. This week the team discusses their list of Top 3 Festival Foods.   If you have a suggestion for a topic for Top 3, drop the team a note on twitter, in our discord server, or email us!   Contact Info Email: FocusedFireChat@gmail.com Twitter: @FocusedFireChat Facebook: /FocusedFireChat Instagram: @FocusedFireChat

Recording Date: May 29, 2020  -- -- -- This week, we sit down with special guests NeoMadDog, pensHALO, & TheLazzrich. In this Intro Session, we take some time to get to know our guests, have a quick announcement from both Blue and Grn about some of the new things coming from the FFC Podcast Team, and a brief look at the overall history of the Darkhorse of Iron, Felwinter.   This episode will serve as the first half (or the "Intro Session") to the topic, with the second half (the "Advanced Session") hitting your podcast feeds on Friday morning. -- -- -- Timestamps of Note within Episode 0:01:15 - Introductions 0:02:00 - Getting to Know Guests 0:09:45 - Notes / Announcements 0:12:15 - Introduction to Topic 0:17:30 - History of Felwinter from D1 0:29:45 - New Information on Felwinter 0:35:45 - The Lie Quest Information 0:44:00 - Final Thoughts 0:53:00 - Shoutouts -- -- -- As always, please be sure to check out The Lore Network for other content creators dedicated to bringing you high quality, ente

Recording Date: May 22, 2020  -- -- -- This week, we sit down with special guest Garst0ne. We take some time to get to know our guest before jumping into a few of the more popular theories floating around about what the future holds for Destiny. Everything's fair game - from theories about the fate of Titan, the fate of the Traveler, to our opinions about what possible transitions into the new seasons will look like. We also opine over the toll that the writers must experience with Destiny's narrative style - and Blue has a call out for everyone at the end of the episode. -- -- -- Timestamps of Note within Episode 0:01:30 - Introductions 0:03:15 - Getting to Know Garst0ne 0:20:30 - Looking at the Future 0:23:45 - The Titan Theory 0:31:15 - Theories on the Fate of the Traveler 0:43:15 - Thoughts on Impact of Choice 0:50:00 - Seasonal Tie Ins 1:00:15 - Fate of the Dreaming City 1:04:15 - Evolution of Guardians 1:06:00 - Uldren's Future 1:09:15 - In the Shoes of the Writers 1:15:30 - Shoutouts -- -- --

The show where we count things down from 3 to number 1 for the Focused Fire Chat podcast team. This week the team discusses their list of Top 3 Fountain Drinks.   If you have a suggestion for a topic for Top 3, drop the team a note on twitter, in our discord server, or email us!   Contact Info Email: FocusedFireChat@gmail.com Twitter: @FocusedFireChat Facebook: /FocusedFireChat Instagram: @FocusedFireChat

Recording Date: May 15, 2020  -- -- -- This week, we sit down with special guest HeyImDeadAgain to look at where the Vanguard and City politics stand currently within Destiny. In this session, we dive more into the personalities and visible growth seen (or not seen, in some cases) as well as chat a bit about where the political situation could possibly head.  Lore Entry: Instability Lore Record: Maintenance Operations Log 30037 This episode serves as the second half (i.e., the "Advanced Session") to the topic, completing the weekly topic discussion from the FFC Podcast team. -- -- -- Timestamps of Note within Episode 0.01.00 - Introductions 0.02.00 - Jumping Back into the Conversation 0.12.45 - Growth of Zavala 0.16.15 - Development of Leadership 0.40.00 - Concluding Thoughts 0.41.30 - Shoutouts -- -- -- As always, please be sure to check out The Lore Network for other content creators dedicated to bringing you high quality, entertaining, and relevant content focused on exploration and explanatio

Recording Date: May 15, 2020  -- -- -- This week, we sit down with special guest HeyImDeadAgain. In this Intro Session, we take some time to get to know our guest, hear an amazing announcement from Grn about a special new project of hers, and take a basic look at where the Vanguard and City politics stand currently within Destiny. Be sure to stick around until the end as well - Grn has a Dare of her own to issue that you might find some interest in!  Lore Entry: Instability Lore Record: Maintenance Operations Log 30037 This episode will serve as the first half (or the "Intro Session") to the topic, with the second half (the "Advanced Session") hitting your podcast feeds on Friday morning. -- -- -- Timestamps of Note within Episode 0.01.15 - Introductions 0.02.15 - Getting to Know HeyImDeadAgain 0.14.45 - Weekly Announcements 0.16.30 - Looking at the State of the Vanguard 0.21.15 - Looking Back at the History of the City 0.34.45 - The Hunter Vanguard...Situation 0.54.15 - Shoutouts -- -- -- As alw