State of the Arc Podcast

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Feb 16, 2022 • 2h 5min

Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice Analysis (Ep.1) Dev History, Surtr, Valravn | State of the Arc Podcast

In this episode of our Hellblade analysis, we cover the development history and the intro of the game up through the Surtr and Valravn boss fights! Time Codes: 1. Into (0:00) 2. Development History (6:20) 3. Mike's Experience With Voice Hearing (45:44) 4. Senua's Arrival In Helheim (1:09:02) 5. Trials of Fire and Surtr (1:40:18) 6. Valravn (1:51:47)
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Feb 9, 2022 • 3h 47min

Final Fantasy Tactics Analysis (Finale) | State of the Arc Podcast

In the last episode of our Final Fantasy Tactics analysis, we finish up chapter 4 and respond to comments from our viewers! Thank you for joining us for this series. Next week we'll be covering Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice. 1. Intro (0:00) 2. Beginning of Ch. 4 (1:41) 3. Ramza and Delita (11:10) 4. Poisoning Soldiers (49:52) 5. Looking for Alma (1:31:53) 6. The Nether World (2:05:06) 7. The Ending (2:27:15) 8. Q&A (2:56:49)
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Feb 1, 2022 • 3h 4min

Final Fantasy Tactics Analysis (Ep.4): Chapter 3 | State of the Arc Podcast

In today's episode, we finish chapter 3, where Ramza appeals to Zalbaag, hoping he will do something about Dycedarg's scheming. Then, he heads off to stop the church from escalating the war between Larg and Goltanna. Meanwhile, Delita and Ovelia grow closer and he secretly plots to overthrow the nobility. Time Codes: 1. Intro (0:00) 2. Goltana and Council (00:23) 3. Meeting Orran Durai (10:33) 4. Meeting with Zalbag (13:38) 5. The Inquisition (22:04) 6. Inclusion of Fantasy and the Divine (42:49) 7. Book of Germonique and Christianity (1:01:29) 8. Delita and Ovelia (1:59:46) 9. Marach and Rafa (2:25:04) 10. Riovanes Castle (2:37:45)
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Jan 19, 2022 • 1h 26min

Final Fantasy Tactics Analysis (Ep.2): Chapter 1 | State of the Arc Podcast

In today's episode, we dive into the opening chapter of Final Fantasy Tactics! We also spend time on the movies that play on the start screen, how the game is framed by Arazlam's narration, and cover everything from Orbonne Monastery through the Thieve's Fort/Brigand's Den battle. Time Codes: 1. Intro (0:00) 2. Title Screen Movies (0:30) 3. Arazlam's Narrated Intro and Opening Credits (13:07) 4. Orbonne Monastery (19:01) 5. Gariland (38:14) 6. The Death Of Barbaneth Beoulve (43:54) 7. Mandalia Plains/Rescuing Algus (51:37) 8. Eagrose Castle (56:48) 9. Dorter (1:08:58) 10. Sand Rat's Sietch (1:12:42) 11. Return To Eagrose Castle (1:16:47) 12. Brigand's Den (1:19:52) 13. Eagrose Attacked! (1:20:45)
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Jan 19, 2022 • 2h 44min

Final Fantasy Tactics Analysis (Ep.3): Chapter 2 | State of the Arc Podcast

In today's episode, we finish up the end of chapter 1, where Tietra meets with a tragedy that changes Delita forever. Then we move full steam into chapter 2, where the Church of Glabados enters center stage. We're covering all of chapter 2 so strap in. There's a lot to discuss! Time Codes: 1. Intro (0:00) 2. Finishing Chapter 1 (1:59) 3. Chapter 2/Orbonne Monastery and Dorter (41:59) 4. Zeirchele Falls (49:49) 5. The Castled City of Zaland (1:14:51)) 6. Balias Tor and Accompanying Cutscenes (1:25:45) 7. Lionel Castle and Goug Machine City (1:46:44) 8. Port City of Warjilis, Golgollada Gallows (2:03:14) 9. Delita and Ovelia at Lionel Castle (2:15:40) 10. Weigraf At the Lenalian Plateau (2:24:50) 11. Lionel Castle, End of Chapter 2 (2:26:04)
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Jan 11, 2022 • 1h 30min

Final Fantasy Tactics Analysis (Ep.1): Dev History | State of the Arc Podcast

In the first episode of our Final Fantasy Tactics deep-dive, we look at the development history of the game, including Yasumi Matsuno's transition from creating the Ogre series at Quest to working with Hironobu Sakaguchi at Square Soft. We also dive into the background of Ivalice--its kings and its wars--and how those things relate to the overall situation at the start of the game. 1. Intro (0:00) 2. Development History(1:06) 3. Background On Ivalice, Its Kings, And Its Wars (1:05:02)
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Jan 5, 2022 • 1h 50min

Mass Effect Analysis (FINAL EPISODE): Ilos and Ending | State of the Arc Podcast

In the final episode of our deep-dive analysis of Mass Effect, we escape the Citadel with Captain Anderson's help, pursue Saren through the Mu relay, learn about the fate of the Protheans, and fight to the bitter end to stop Sovereign from reawakening the Reapers and destroying all organic life in the galaxy! 1. Final Fantasy Tactics Won The Vote! (0:00) 2. Grounded On The Citadel (3:24) 3. Ilos (10:09) 4. The Conduit and Saving The Citadel (37:10) 5. Discussion On The Ending (1:06:43) 6. Discussion On How Romance Was Handled (1:12:28) 7. Overall Feelings On ME1 (1:22:33) 8. Responding To Comments (1:28:21)
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Dec 29, 2021 • 2h 13min

Mass Effect Analysis (Ep.4): Feros and Virmire | State of the Arc Podcast

In the fourth episode of our deep-dive analysis of Mass Effect, we move over to Feros, following more leads. After resolving the mysterious happenings on Feros, we head on to VIrmire, which is basically Rogue One - minus a few very trivial details. 1. Intro (0:00) 2. Some Side Quests (1:05) 3. Feros (30:13) 4. Virmire (1:08:55) 5. Return to the Citadel (2:05:06) **We’re Now On Spotify**: open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 **Listen On Soundcloud**: @resonantarc **Listen On iTunes**: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stat…st/id1121795837 **Listen On Pocket Cast**: pca.st/NJsJ Join Our Discord Server: discord.gg/vWzXpTc Patreon Page: www.patreon.com/resonantarc Subscribe Star: www.subscribestar.com/resonant-arc Twitter: twitter.com/resonantarc Facebook: www.facebook.com/resonantarc
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Dec 21, 2021 • 1h 38min

Mass Effect Analysis (Ep.3): Liara and Noveria | State of the Arc Podcast

In the third episode of our deep-dive analysis of Mass Effect, we head out into the Attican Traverse to follow leads on Saren. First, we head to Therum to rescue a Prothean researcher named Liara, an Asari who also happens to be the daughter of Matriarch Benezia. Then we head to Noveria to confront the Matriarch herself. 1. Vote For The Next Game Now! (0:00) 2. Asteroid X57 and Side Quests (1:40) 3. The Galaxy Map (07:33) 4. Liara's Dig Site (17:52) 5. Noveria (43:44) 6. Developing Trust And Romance With Your Squad (1:23:45) **We’re Now On Spotify**: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gIzzvT3AfRHjGlfF8kFW3 **Listen On Soundcloud**: https://soundcloud.com/resonantarc **Listen On iTunes**: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/state-of-the-arc-podcast/id1121795837 **Listen On Pocket Cast**: http://pca.st/NJsJ Join Our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/vWzXpTc Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/resonantarc Subscribe Star: https://www.subscribestar.com/resonant-arc Twitter: https://twitter.com/resonantarc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/resonantarc
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Dec 15, 2021 • 1h 52min

Mass Effect Analysis (Ep.2): The Citadel | State of the Arc Podcast

In the second episode of our deep-dive analysis of Mass Effect, we arrive at the Citadel to report to the council about Saren's involvement with the Geth attack on Eden Prime. After being dismissed due to a lack of evidence, we begin our own investigation in order to provide proof of Saren's betrayal. 1. Intro (0:00) 2. Arriving At The Citadel (2:45) 3. Learning About The Keepers (25:31) 4. Hearing With The Citadel Council (31:09) 5. Feelings On The Renegade Path (40:20) 6. Finding Evidence Against Saren (56:54) 7. Presenting The Evidence To The Council (1:08:57) 8. Updated Thoughts On Female Shepard's Voice (1:13:20) 9. Additional Notes On The Citadel And Side Quests (1:15:17) 10. Thoughts On How Romance Is Handled In This Game (1:36:52)

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