Twincast / Podcast Episode #52 "Action Force"

so frustrated when these comes out and not available for download via itunes.

"What's Pokemon"? I believe we know them better as Mini-Cons.

The reason that you can't play muliplayer games across platforms isn't because of any technical issues, it's due to the policies of the different console manufacturers. Both Sony and Microsoft have toyed with console to PC muliplayer, but they don't allow cross play between competing consoles. Microsoft is especially concerned with this, as they charge users for multiplayer access.

Interesting side note, during development of games, it's not uncommon for devs to have Xbox to PS3 multiplayer set up for debugging purposes. They then remove that functionality before it goes gold.

mattwhite924 wrote:The reason that you can't play muliplayer games across platforms isn't because of any technical issues, it's due to the policies of the different console manufacturers. Both Sony and Microsoft have toyed with console to PC muliplayer, but they don't allow cross play between competing consoles. Microsoft is especially concerned with this, as they charge users for multiplayer access.

Interesting side note, during development of games, it's not uncommon for devs to have Xbox to PS3 multiplayer set up for debugging purposes. They then remove that functionality before it goes gold.

^ This

Plus, PC gamers will slaughter console gamers every time, that is why the console-PC games came and went so fast in the early years of this generation of consoles. Keyboard and Mouse offers more accurate aiming, which is supplemented on consoles by aim-assist.

Thanks for the information. And now I know, and knowing is....something, something.

Yo Joe!

Question. How long is this podcast supposed to be? Cuz the one I downloaded has a running time of 1:10:34 and it just stops right in the middle of the conversation about the quality of today's toys.

I used the direct download link on the news page and didn't touch anything pertaining to the file download until it was done. Once it finished, I opened the file and started listening, with it coming to an end at the 1:10:34 mark.

Sabrblade wrote:Question. How long is this podcast supposed to be? Cuz the one I downloaded has a running time of 1:10:34 and it just stops right in the middle of the conversation about the quality of today's toys.

I used the direct download link on the news page and didn't touch anything pertaining to the file download until it was done. Once it finished, I opened the file and started listening, with it coming to an end at the 1:10:34 mark.

It's 2 hours 20 minutes. Your file must not have downloaded completely. File size is 128MB. I downloaded the file directly from the server just now after you posted your message above.

Seibertron wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:Question. How long is this podcast supposed to be? Cuz the one I downloaded has a running time of 1:10:34 and it just stops right in the middle of the conversation about the quality of today's toys.

I used the direct download link on the news page and didn't touch anything pertaining to the file download until it was done. Once it finished, I opened the file and started listening, with it coming to an end at the 1:10:34 mark.

It's 2 hours 20 minutes. Your file must not have downloaded completely. File size is 128MB. I downloaded the file directly from the server just now after you posted your message above.

I'll try downloading it again to see what happens.

EDIT: Finished the second download and got the whole thing this time. Will listen to the rest of it after I get some sleep.

Still weird how only the first half downloaded the first time when nothing seemed to go wrong.

Hi Guys, thanks for such a good podcast and happy 2nd Birthday (sort of)

re: Transformers/ GI Joe

it is always a question of scale: My first 'joe' was Quarrel and the Rapid fire Motorcycle, so that is one I would love to see, ( and yes I see from BBTS that Quarrel is becoming one of the subscription figures- the carrier figure as far as I would be concerned) but even a movie Arcee styled attack cycle would be voyager-ultra class.

just purchased two smaller class Star wars crossovers- and the idea here I think is that their 'robot' modes fit in 'as' the 3.75 mainline figure- correct me if i'm wrong. maybe that could be a way to do it that would suit nobody.

just a story to share-- in my nearest 'Smyths' toystore-(60 miles from base) and a parent was purchasing a toy for her child to bring to a birthday party, and the pegs were full of bumblebees, where the argument was that "Darren already has Bubblebee", the child wanted to bring the Optimus Maximus- a price which the parent wasn't paying. so they bought wrestling figures instead.... nice job Hasbro.. that's how you lose sales.

Sabrblade wrote:

Seibertron wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:Question. How long is this podcast supposed to be? Cuz the one I downloaded has a running time of 1:10:34 and it just stops right in the middle of the conversation about the quality of today's toys.

I used the direct download link on the news page and didn't touch anything pertaining to the file download until it was done. Once it finished, I opened the file and started listening, with it coming to an end at the 1:10:34 mark.

It's 2 hours 20 minutes. Your file must not have downloaded completely. File size is 128MB. I downloaded the file directly from the server just now after you posted your message above.

I'll try downloading it again to see what happens.

EDIT: Finished the second download and got the whole thing this time. Will listen to the rest of it after I get some sleep.

Still weird how only the first half downloaded the first time when nothing seemed to go wrong.

I know I had problem downloading it yesterday. It took me 2 hours almost to download it, and I get 42 mbps down and 5 mbps up most of the time, so usually it downloads in a few minutes.

2 hours and 20 mins ??? Maybe if I drove a truck for a living I might be able to find that much time to listen to all of it. I usally skip the parts about comics, Kreo, etc to save some time. I havent listened to one in a while. Are they still allowed to discuss 3rd party products on the podcast or is it strictly official ?

Rated X wrote:2 hours and 20 mins ??? Maybe if I drove a truck for a living I might be able to find that much time to listen to all of it. I usally skip the parts about comics, Kreo, etc to save some time. I havent listened to one in a while. Are they still allowed to discuss 3rd party products on the podcast or is it strictly official ?

We still talk about 3rd party stuff when it's relevant.

I do the agendas so, blame me if the content sucks.

Purposefully making a new post here.

I think perhaps we should post the file up to itunes and wait until 12 hours later to make the news post.

Then you all won't feel like you're missing something when the post first hits.

We CAN NOT do anything about the delay.

Sorry.

It's an iTunes/RSS thing.

We can avoid telling you that the file is up if it make it feel less frustrating.

Counterpunch wrote:Purposefully making a new post here.

I think perhaps we should post the file up to itunes and wait until 12 hours later to make the news post.

Then you all won't feel like you're missing something when the post first hits.

We CAN NOT do anything about the delay.

Sorry.

It's an iTunes/RSS thing.

We can avoid telling you that the file is up if it make it feel less frustrating.

Or maybe we need to change the wording in our news stories to

Seibertron.com Twincast / Podcast wrote:The episode may be downloaded directly or from our RSS feed. It will be available via iTunes within 24 hours once it syncs with our RSS feed.

I vote don't delay posting its availability for iTune's sake.

Kibble wrote:I vote don't delay posting its availability for iTune's sake.

I agree. They shouldn't use inferior methods of retrieving the podcast if they want it fast.

Lord Onixprime wrote:

Kibble wrote:I vote don't delay posting its availability for iTune's sake.

I agree. They shouldn't use inferior methods of retrieving the podcast if they want it fast.

We'll just need to change the verbiage going forward so that it is very clear. If you want it now, here's the direct link, otherwise you will need to wait up to 24 hours for the episode to propagate on iTunes.

Seibertron wrote:

Lord Onixprime wrote:

Kibble wrote:I vote don't delay posting its availability for iTune's sake.

I agree. They shouldn't use inferior methods of retrieving the podcast if they want it fast.

We'll just need to change the verbiage going forward so that it is very clear. If you want it now, here's the direct link, otherwise you will need to wait up to 24 hours for the episode to propagate on iTunes.

Yeah.

Me personally, I use the Zune software, and just link it to the RSS feed. It downloads the podcast every time as soon as you guys put it up.

Another enjoyable podcast.

On the topic of the TF / GI JOE crossover, I believe that if it were ever going to happen that both the fandoms would have to make sacrifices. Ones that neither would like.

I could only see it working two ways and personally I dont like either.

1) JOE fans keep their scale and the transformers dont actually transform. They just pay homage to previous characters, exactly like the previous two Comicon exclusives.

And 2) Transformers still transform but the Joes sacrifice their standard scale and downsize a bit much like Human Alliance.

These were both mentioned in the podcast. Personally I dont think it will ever happen. In a perfect world I would love to see an inscale series combining the two.

I wonder how many would actually care about a crossover line? Are there enough collectors out there that are into both to make it successful? Because it doesnt seem the average fan thats only hardcore about one cares that much to see it happen. And if it were for the kids, they'd probably be more interested in the movie continuities coming together. I don't really think that would go over as big with the collectors. This idea might be 25 years too late to be a mega success.

Kibble wrote:I wonder how many would actually care about a crossover line? Are there enough collectors out there that are into both to make it successful? Because it doesnt seem the average fan thats only hardcore about one cares that much to see it happen. And if it were for the kids, they'd probably be more interested in the movie continuities coming together. I don't really think that would go over as big with the collectors. This idea might be 25 years too late to be a mega success.

I have not interest in GI Joe, but I'd still be interested in a crossover line. GI Joe has some cool vehicles, which would make some awesome Transformers.

The problem is, Hasbro will "test the market" with some half-arsed line that doesn't fit anywhere and is poorly executed, then blame that lines failure to gain traction as a reason the other idea would never work.

Fall of Cybertron-

play capture points instead of deathmatch. you get more xp and it's easier to help the team than it is in a straight up killcount based game. plus you don't have to worry about being kill #40.

the Comics-

I'm a big fan of the More than Meets the Eye series going on and the original marvel series was THE REASON i'm such a huge fan of the brand. If you ever have questions about these I'd be more than happy to come on the twincast and help out!

I'm also an avid fan of the Classics and Prime lines of toys and love to hear your opinions on those figs. good ep, i'll be looking forward to the next one.

CZ.

Counterpunch wrote:

Rated X wrote:2 hours and 20 mins ??? Maybe if I drove a truck for a living I might be able to find that much time to listen to all of it. I usally skip the parts about comics, Kreo, etc to save some time. I havent listened to one in a while. Are they still allowed to discuss 3rd party products on the podcast or is it strictly official ?

We still talk about 3rd party stuff when it's relevant.

I do the agendas so, blame me if the content sucks.

The content does not suck. 2 hours and 20 minutes to hear your friends talk about Transformers is never enough time. Although I missed hearing Bob and Jon it was another great episode.

I too thought the Vortex level of the Fall of Cybertron demo was hard. I lost count on how many times I died before I started exploiting the AI as well. I look forward some playing on Live with my fellow Seibertronians when the game comes out. I think I will jump right to the multiplayer instead of playing the campaign this time.

VERY interesting discussion the deluxe toys. I am glad I am not alone. One of my friends invited me to join a movement on Facebook called, Boycotting HASBRO's HIGH Prices on ALL their Products. I too thought it was because of the higher prices of oil and the cost of doing business. It will be very interesting to see what happens with the toy line going forward. Until then I will just buy what I want and make no extra trips like Mike.

joevill wrote:

Counterpunch wrote:

Rated X wrote:2 hours and 20 mins ??? Maybe if I drove a truck for a living I might be able to find that much time to listen to all of it. I usally skip the parts about comics, Kreo, etc to save some time. I havent listened to one in a while. Are they still allowed to discuss 3rd party products on the podcast or is it strictly official ?

We still talk about 3rd party stuff when it's relevant.

I do the agendas so, blame me if the content sucks.

The content does not suck. 2 hours and 20 minutes to hear your friends talk about Transformers is never enough time. Although I missed hearing Bob and Jon it was another great episode.

I too thought the Vortex level of the Fall of Cybertron demo was hard. I lost count on how many times I died before I started exploiting the AI as well. I look forward some playing on Live with my fellow Seibertronians when the game comes out. I think I will jump right to the multiplayer instead of playing the campaign this time.

VERY interesting discussion the deluxe toys. I am glad I am not alone. One of my friends invited me to join a movement on Facebook called, Boycotting HASBRO's HIGH Prices on ALL their Products. I too thought it was because of the higher prices of oil and the cost of doing business. It will be very interesting to see what happens with the toy line going forward. Until then I will just buy what I want and make no extra trips like Mike.

Just ignore Rated X.

Thanks for continuing to listen. We missed Bob and Jon too. They'll be back next episode.

I'm not sure if a lot of 'normal' fans of joe or tfs would dig an x-over line. I think if they were official transformers, and cool transforming toys, TF fans would go for it. Strictly Joe fans probably not unless there were some figs to go with a vehicle. I have collected joes of different sizes and some xover tfs until I could take the suck no longer... The smaller and larger joes (sigma six) were cool enough (along with the vehicles) to keep me interested.

I think it is worth a try as a sublime at the least. One would have to imagine the success of the sdcc exclusives would be having them take a serious look at it.

The slight format change is a good idea, & not trying to be a jerk but a little less Jon 3.0 Show would be a good thing. Also, where does one submit a listener question?

Spaceship Bruce wrote: Also, where does one submit a listener question?

Well, I believe there was a thread for them, but u could always throw one in here if you want -- for consideration.

I would also love a GI Joe/TF crossover line.

Borrowing from the ideas talked about in the podcast, I think you would need 2 lines, and I think it could still be done as sublines under both the Joe and TF banners.

For the GI Joe line:

First, as Chuck mentioned, a line of 3 3/4 joes with transforming stuff. You could get some clever small scale vehicles, like motorcycles, that transform. In fact, most of the existing deluxe TF motorcycles work pretty well with Joes.

A Snake Eyes that came with Arcee would be epic! Dual wielding swords and guns all over the place!

But, in addition to small vehicles, you could have transforming "stuff" that comes with the Joes themselves just in the standard figure line. I'm thinking backpacks that turn into weapons, that kind of thing, where the "story" would be that Joes and Cobra are using alien transforming technology in their struggle. This would work similar to what they did with the human figures in the Rescue Bots line.

But also in the 3 3/4 line you could get some of the smaller Transformers characters. I'd buy a 3 3/4 Rumble and Frenzy. Maybe have them transform into missile launchers or something, and give them handles a Joe could wield and a 5mm peg!


For the TF Side of the house:


You would have Joe and cobra vehicles, in the standard TF scales, that transform into TF characters. Prime as a Military transport truck, Megatron as a Hiss tank (with a Shockwave remold of course!) Hound as a Vamp, Skyfire/Jetfire as a Sky Striker.
I think this is simple and obvious.

TF buyers get their favorite bots and cons in new alt modes. Even if you don't care about GI Joe at all, you'll probably buy Ratchet as a military ambulance.

You probably wouldn't be able to have the "mini Joes" as was suggested in the podcast. The mini characters were dropped at some point from the SW Crossover line. I assume for choking hazard reasons.

Lord Onixprime wrote:

Kibble wrote:I wonder how many would actually care about a crossover line? ...

I have not interest in GI Joe, but I'd still be interested in a crossover line. GI Joe has some cool vehicles, which would make some awesome Transformers.

What Onyxprime said. The whole point of a crossover is to get people that are not necessarily interested in both lines to BECOME interested in them.

If you are strictly a Joe collector and you buy a Voyager scale Megatron HISS, just because it is a HISS, and realize how cool transforming toys are, you may start buying TFs. Or if you're a TF junkie and buy a Duke just to get a micron/minicon he comes with, Firefly with a transforming Trouble Bubble or a 3 3/4 inch Rumble, and you see how articulated and detailed they are, you might want more Joe Stuff.

Of course, if you want to attract new customers, these have to be done with quality, the opposite of the way the Marvel and SW crossovers are done.

I dunno...I just think the whole thing is more of a fantasy concept of those that are big fans of both as they would probably come out half-assed at best like all the other Crossovers.

The SDCC sets have been successful in their limited, exclusive availability, but would an entire line hold up at retail? I dunno, maybe. Would the TransFans hold interest in just having character colors and random related accessories, but no actual transforming toys? Or could they make a quality Human Alliance-like line where the TFs were at least good enough that the TF fans would carry it to success? I kind of think as a whole the HA line sales were probably mediocre at best and that the rest of the movie line pretty much carried enough weight to see it through. The HA figs seemed to shelfwarm a lot in stores from what I saw.

I just think collectors would kind of have to carry the line and I'm not sure if there'd be enough interested between the two to really make it successful. But I could be wrong...or maybe that's part of the reason it hasn't been done already.

I can say that I found the HA line to be one of the best parts of DOTM.

Love the way Counterpunch bring the guest into the conversation.
I dont like all that much of weird Dinobots.

Sabrblade wrote:Still weird how only the first half downloaded the first time when nothing seemed to go wrong.

That happened to me before too.

tigertracks 24 wrote:I can say that I found the HA line to be one of the best parts of DOTM.

I agree.

Blurrz wrote:-I'm really thinking that they will do the Zodiac Transformers. Year of the Horse is going to be dope. Mack Kick reissue, let's do it.

Or Battle Unicorn/Magna Stampede.

Or, as the pattern has been thus far, a horse-themed Optimus Prime figure, since the first two are neither a dragon-former nor a snake-former (Cohrada, Night Viper, BW Quickstrike).

Sabrblade wrote:

Blurrz wrote:-I'm really thinking that they will do the Zodiac Transformers. Year of the Horse is going to be dope. Mack Kick reissue, let's do it.

Or Battle Unicorn/Magna Stampede.

Or, as the pattern has been thus far, a horse-themed Optimus Prime figure, since the first two are neither a dragon-former nor a snake-former (Cohrada, Night Viper, BW Quickstrike).

Like it has been said before,the super Train mode does have a shape of Snake.
And you could say Ultimate Optimus Prime wings resemble the ones from a dragon.

Sabrblade wrote:

Blurrz wrote:-I'm really thinking that they will do the Zodiac Transformers. Year of the Horse is going to be dope. Mack Kick reissue, let's do it.

Or Battle Unicorn/Magna Stampede.

Or, as the pattern has been thus far, a horse-themed Optimus Prime figure, since the first two are neither a dragon-former nor a snake-former (Cohrada, Night Viper, BW Quickstrike).

I would have been all over picking up a year of the Snake repainted Cohrada. That figure is awesome.

how about, going forward, you let known the file size and time-lenght of the podcast, so when downloading, we know how much should show up on the download screen?

cheers