Convert To Raid Presents: The Podcast For World Of Warcraft And Other Blizzard Games!

For videos, audios, and all things CtR, join us online at http://converttoraid.com Gizmo and Sharku join the crew for this week’s show filled with all sorts of amazing Blizzard news! Blizzcon 2016 has been announced, and will be held November 4-5 in the Anaheim Convention Center. The real question is, can they fit everything in in just two days? Mythic+ dungeons are being tested for the next expansion of World of Warcraft. Keystones will be able to make these dungeons more difficult, even adding up to two different affixes to up the ante. If these work like the developers want, could these new dungeons put raiding in jeopardy, or will they simply bolster the ranks? Plus, competitive play comes to Overwatch, Heroes of the Dorm recap, clarification on Legion’s Class Order Missions, and a whole lot more! Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/converttoraid or individually: Pat Krane -- http://twitter.com/PatKrane Dairies -- http://twitter.com/BoredMind Gizmo --http://twitter.com/Gizmozord Sharku -- http://tw

For videos, audios, and all things CtR, join us online at http://converttoraid.com This week, Mick and Sharku join the CtR crew with tons of Blizzard news and updates. Is beta coming soon and not soon™? The alpha contains almost all of the specs, and Icy-Veins is giving away beta keys to celebrate their 5 year anniversary this month. Could beta be available in the next few weeks, and what might that do for timing of Legion overall? BattleNet Voice is coming to the launcher and is currently in alpha. Soon you’ll be able to text and voice chat with your friends and guildies across all of the Blizzard games. The guys talk about all of the features and how Blizzard needs to develop it further to make it a more meaningful experience for everyone. Plus, HUGE patch notes from Heroes of the Storm and Overwatch, a new hero for Hearthstone (via World of Warcraft), Blizzcon rumors and a LOT more in this jam packed episode! You can follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/converttoraid or individually: Pat Krane -- http://twi

For videos, audios, and all things CtR, join us online at http://converttoraid.com This week Gizmo and Sharku join the crew for WoW talk and more! It’s a quiet week on the live servers, but the alpha is still humming along. The guys will share a little bit about what they’ve been playing lately, especially BM Hunters. Plus Pat shares the details for the Minnesota Warcraft Movie Meetup in June! In the meantime, how about a good read? The book Warcraft Chronicle Vol. 1 comes out next week (March 15), and Pat Krane somehow managed to get an advanced copy. He’ll give you the rundown, mixing up names and lore along the way. Overwatch’s release date is set for May 24, with an OPEN BETA earlier that month. The guys will give you the details as they get pumped up to play with everyone. WoW bosses collide on Twitter and Facebook to find out who is the biggest baddie of them all in March Badness! Which of the Hateful Eight is your pick? Plus, Xul goes live and a lot of esports talk with Heroes of the Storm, Dairies wan

For videos, audios, and all things CtR, join us online at converttoraid.com   This week Tattva joins the crew for WoW talk and more!   Not only is there a bunch of new stuff in the latest build of the Legion alpha like dungeons and hunter pets, there’s also more information on how legendaries will work (or more importantly NOT work) in the next expansion. Will these changes help make the raiding race more fair?   Other big news that just dropped is about how mounts effect the leveling experience. In the next expansion you will not be able to rely on your Water Strider mount to help you stay above the fray, as they will only work in previous content. More inside.   Plus, the history of Warcraft in book form, Overwatch and Heroes news, and much more in this fun episode!   You can follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/converttoraid or individually: Pat Krane -- http://twitter.com/PatKrane Dairies -- http://twitter.com/BoredMind Tattva -- http://twitter.com/LoS_Gaming  

For videos, audios, and all things CtR, join us online at converttoraid.com   This week, Gizmo and Mick join the crew for WoW talk and more!   The EU took the prize for the Legion Dungeon Race this last week, though the big winners were the fans. Not only did they get to see some different strategies, but also got to take a look at the Maw of Souls dungeon -- an amazing instance that may require dramamine!   Class Order Halls got an update in the alpha, with the new mission table. Will this manage to be everything the developers hoped would become of garrisons, and what will this mean for players as they explore the new zones?   Also, the Q4 earnings call, trinkets will be getting a makeover for 7.0, Turretwatch is the meta since Overwatch beta came back, and Heroes of the Storm keeps getting retuned. All that and more in another fun filled show!   You can follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/converttoraid or individually: Pat Krane -- http://twitter.com/PatKrane Dairies -- http://twitter.com/BoredMind Gizmo -

This week, Gizmo and Tovo join the crew for WoW talk and more!   Tattva and Tovo (Line of Sight Gaming) team up with other casters from North America to go head to head with Fat Boss and other European streamers in a Legion dungeon race this Thursday. Not only will you be able to check out some of the new instances, you can cheer on your favorite team to victory!   Overwatch is back in closed beta, and they’ve made a TON of changes. Character progression, new maps, a new game type (control), skins, sprays, balance changes and more. The guys will go over all of the details and their first impressions of this new version of a fan favorite.   Plus Blizz turns 25, your questions, Minecraft Dairies and more in another fun show!   You can follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/converttoraid or individually: Pat Krane -- http://twitter.com/PatKrane Dairies -- http://twitter.com/BoredMind Gizmo -- http://twitter.com/Gizmozord Tovo -- http://twitter.com/LoS_Gaming

This week, Tattva and Sharku join the crew! While WoW "news" is pretty quiet, there's plenty to discuss about the Legion alpha. New dungeons and a few different specs were released into the alpha servers, and the guys go over what they've been doing recently. Plus, a great listener question about gameplay for tanks! In the Battlenet News, Hearthstone will be releasing a new way to challenge others with Standard Play - where you can only play the more recent cards. But don't worry, Wild play will have all of your favorites. Heroes of the Storm welcome Li Ming to the Nexus. This glass cannon is bound to be a blast to play - just don't get too close to the fight! Join us! http://converttoraid.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/ConverttoRaid Pat - https://twitter.com/PatKraneDairies - https://twitter.com/BoredMindTattva - https://twitter.com/LoS_GamingShark - https://twitter.com/Sharku_CTR    

This week, Gizmo and Sharku join the crew for WoW talk and more! Other than all we’ve been doing on live servers, Legion alpha continues to be the main source for news in World of Warcraft. The crew will give all of their experiences on how various classes are playing along with some of the sights without giving away any big lore spoilers. The good, the bad and the alpha! In other Blizzard games, Game Director Jeff Kaplan announced that Overwatch should be coming back in mid-February with a bunch of new stuff, including new maps and at least one new game mode. The guys discuss the details. And Heroes of the Storm announced the wizard and necromancer characters from Diablo.  Game Director Dustin Browder announced them on Stormcast along with addressing some upcoming balancing and gameplay features. Plus, your questions, Shark can’t get tier gear, Gizmo goes hard core in Diablo and dies, Pat might try for rank in Hearthstone and more in this jam packed show! Join the Bazoobagwabo Nation by heading over to conve

Mick Montgomery and Tovo from Line of Sight Gaming join the crew this week to talk all things Blizzard Gaming... and beyond!The next alpha build for Legion is now playable, and includes a new zone, a new dungeon, and a bunch of new specs for players to try. Elemental and enhancement shaman are a part of that, as well as the shaman class hall. The guys give you their experiences so far, and try not to give any story spoilers along the way!ESPN announced that they will start covering eSports much more in the future, even starting their own ESPN eSports Twitter account. What does this mean for esports in general, and how might this affect Activision Blizzard as they begin to launch their own esports division?Diablo Season 5 begins and includes a bunch of new stuff, Heroes of the Storm gets Genn Greymane, and the Heroes Spring Global Championship is announced.Plus, the CtR Guild celebrates it's third anniversary, Pulp Fiction's producer comes to Activision Blizzard, and lots more!Website: converttoraid.comFollow

A SPECIAL SHOW for our listeners! Several movie geeks from around the Signals Media All Star Network gather together to talk all about Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Spoilers abound as these geeks try to hit on at least some of their thoughts both on the movie and the franchise! Follow us on Twitter: Pat - @PatKrane Jules - @JulesRPG Mick - @MickMontgomery Brad - @Sharku_CTR

This week, Gizmo (from the Lords of the Storm podcast) and Sharku join the crew! Everyone at Blizzard is coming back to work after the holiday break, but there have been some bold decisions for the new year! It's now easier than ever to upgrade your legendary ring. Upgrades can be bought with Valor on top of Archimonde kills! But what does this mean for your average player? Activision Blizzard scooped most of the assets from Major League Gaming before the end of 2015. What will this mean for Activision Blizzard's new eSports Division (and the possible fans at home)? Also, what steps do they need to take to become the "ESPN of eSports?" Plus, Moose Mount Runs, games of the year, a bunch of your questions and a ton of good times. Enjoy! For more videos and our audio podcasts, head to converttoraid.comFollow us on Twitter @ConverttoRaid or individually:Pat - @PatKraneDairies - @BoredMindGizmo - @GizmozordSharku - @Sharku_CTR

This week, Tattva from Line of Sight Gaming and Gizmo from Lords of the Storm podcast join the CtR crew! As we head into the holidays, the guys chat a little bit more about their first impressions with the latest alpha build of Legion, the next expansion for World of Warcraft. The crew discusses the classes and specs they've played, questing zones, class halls, and more, including some minor spoilers. The developers of Overwatch have a lot to work to do while the beta is on hiatus, including coming up with how players may progress when the game goes live. Director Jeff Kaplan revealed a couple of ideas that the crew discusses. Heroes of the Storm has a new face in the lineup -- Lunara! Gizmo fills you in on basic playstyle of the dryad and also talks about the MMR improvements now live in the game. Plus, a lot of listener questions on WoW and more! Happy Feast of Winter Veil, and a Happy New Year from Convert to Raid! For more videos and audio podcasts, visit our website: http://converttoraid.com Follow us on

This week, Mick and Tovo join the CtR crew to talk about some alpha! A new build to the Legion alpha means that there's a lot more to see and do, including many of the intro quests for the Artifact Weapon, the Highmountain questing zone, new dungeons, and possibly even the pre-expansion event. While we try not to spoil the story too much for you, expect there to be talk about questing, class mechanics and more. The guys will tell you what they've experienced, their first impressions, and some of the changes you might expect as it's laid out right now. Of course this is early in its development (so things will be changing), but there are some impressive things to discuss! Plus, Treasure Demons, Changes to Every Man for Himself, the Battlenet News and much more!   Follow us on Twitter @ConverttoRaid or individually: Pat - @PatKrane Dairies - @BoredMind Tovo - @LoS_Gaming Mick - @MickMontgomery Find Videos, audio, CtR Guild info, and tons of links for raiders at our website! ConverttoRaid.com  

This week, there's a lot more information being data mined in the Legion beta build, including a list of LEGENDARY ITEMS as well as Artifact Weapon talents! The list of Legendaries is quite long (56 at current count), and is split up between different roles, classes and specs. The guys go over what we know about them -- which isn't a lot -- and how we'd like them to be for Legion. What makes an item Legendary? How could the developers better capture the fantasy of these items, and how will these items affect players both personally and as part of a raid team? With many (but not all) of the Artifact Weapon talents now data mined in their very early stages, what do we see? How do these talents feel when it comes to basic gameplay options, and what do our players hope for Legion? Plus, more info on Gnome and Goblin Hunters, sign up for your free Moose, follow us on Twitter for free stuff when we have it, your questions and so much more in this very fun episode! Join the Bazoobagwabo Nation at converttoraid.com f

This week Mick and Sharku join the CtR crew to talk about the latest Blizzard news. Blizzard released a whole bunch of WoW on the world, opening up the Legion beta for data mining and allowing streamers, friends and family to play an alpha build! The alpha build features the Demon Hunter and not much else, including character creation and the starting zone in Mardun. It's a throwback to Outland and has a familiar feel for those that have played through The Burning Crusade. This isn't much different from what they offered at Blizzcon this year, but it is something new for players to see over the long Thanksgiving weekend. Meanwhile, beta data has exploded all over the internet, with tons of new items, spells, talents, strings, and more... all without anyone being able to play it. While there's a lot of information out there, players still don't know exactly how the game will feel. And while much of this initial build may change during the beta process, the CtR crew give an overview of the new talents systems (

The CtR crew is back from Blizzcon, and there’s a TON of WoW news to catch up on!  Patch 6.2.3 hits World of Warcraft and includes cross realm Mythic raiding, the Grove Warden moose mount, Cataclysm Timewalking dungeons, valor and more! The guys cover all of it and even reveal a way that you can get your moose mount through our site! This week, Blizzard has been releasing all of the Legion Class Previews as a way to describe the way that classes and specs will be changing for the next expansion. While there may be some concerns from players about how these will eventually play on live servers, the developers put forth strong class fantasies as their guide moving forward. The guys talk about the overviews and what they expect of their own classes, especially discussing hunters, priests and druids. Also... Gnome hunters, all the Battlenet News, your questions and more!  Sign up for our Moose Mount Runs at converttoraid.com Follow us on Twitter @ConverttoRaid or individually: Pat — @PatKrane Dairies — @BoredMind

*** WARNING -- This show is not recommended for work or kids. *** Welcome inside The Asparagus Initiative's house party! The ENTIRE CtR crew joined up live in Anaheim, California for a Blizzcon 2015 Wrapup. Inside, the guys cover a lot of specifics about World of Warcraft, drink a lot of spicy water, and behave fairly irresponsibly to make this truly a very unique celebration. Beware, and enjoy!

Tovo from Line of Sight Gaming and Sharku join this week’s crew as we make that final push toward Anaheim! With less than two weeks until Blizzcon 2015, Blizzard HQ isn’t dropping a ton of news. But the news we do have is incredible, especially if you like esports.  Activision Blizzard (the parent company) is creating a new eSports Division in the company, separate from both Activision and Blizzard Entertainment games. On top of that, they’ve hired top talent in key positions to help grow esports in the company. Steve Bornstein (former CEO of ESPN and NFL Network) joins as chairman while Mike Sepso (co-founder of Major League Gaming) joins as a senior VP. We assume that this means only good things for all of Blizzard’s newest games, but will this help or hurt raiding in World of Warcraft? Patch 6.2.3 is on the PTR, and there may have been some things we didn’t cover as well as we should have, like cross realm Mythic raiding! But will all of the changes in the next patch be able to extend the life of Warlords

Convert to Raid #198 - Patch 6.2.3 Coming Soon™ Tattva from LoS Gaming and Mick Montgomery join the CtR crew this week for some really great discussions and lots of laughs! Blizzard unveiled patch 6.2.3 last week on the test realms, and it may address some of the players’ concerns. Some of what’s inside patch 6.2.3 are new Timewalking dungeons from Cataclysm, Cross Realm Mythic raiding, the moose mount, and a return of the valor system! On this show, the crew covers the patch piece by piece and spark some interesting conversations. Are these added items and systems worthwhile, and why are they now being included in the game? Who is Blizzard trying to reach, and how do some players view it? And more importantly, can these new features lure back players at the end of an expansion? Plus, Blizzcon is right around the corner, and Linkin Park was announced for the closing ceremonies. No matter how you feel about the band, there are many things to look forward to both in person and on the virtual ticket, and the guy

This week, there wasn’t a ton of World of Warcraft news, but there’s still a lot to talk about as we all get closer to Blizzcon 2015. Like Blizzcon 2015! The map and schedule for Blizzcon has been released, and there were a couple of notable things missing, including no live raid event. Is it the recent guild turmoil, no new raid to preview, too many other games, or is it that Blizzard’s focus is more on eSports? The guys discuss whether or not this is a significant move by Blizzard. Pepe has already made his way into players’ hearts, now a plush Pepe toy moves into the Blizzard gear store and he also gets several costumes in game, like knight, ninja, viking, and pirate. The crew couldn’t resist having some fun with it during the show. Overwatch will be coming to a stream near you! Thursday, Oct. 15, Blizzard is teaming up with a couple of streamers to introduce live Overwatch gameplay on Twitch. While this says nothing about when the beta will be released, it should whet players appetites even more for this