Cephalon Squared: A Warframe Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Cephalon Squared is a regular podcast about Warframe. Join your Cephalons Greg & Lucas every week as they discuss recent news and announcements, and provide tips and tricks for new and old players alike.
It had been a while since the Cephalons last spoke about Warframe, so they decided to do it again - for old times' sake. This special, once-off episode covers what the Cephalons have been getting up to over the last couple of years, as well as their thoughts on the major Warframe updates since the last episode...
After 150 main episodes spanning a period of 3 years and 2 months, Cephalon Squared's Warframe podcast is finally coming to an end.
In this final episode, the Cephalons discuss endgame warfames and companions, based on feedback from their Discord community, followed by heartfelt thank yous as the show winds down. Before to stick around until the end for a silly surprise, as should be expected from the guys.
Thank you to all of you for listening over the years, we really appreciate your support. In fact, we couldn't have done it without you.
If you think you'll miss these crazy Aussies, join the Discord (http://discord.gg/Xd9s8Hj).
Well, it's the penultimate episode of Cephalon Squared, and not only are we continuing our Endgame discussion with Melee weapons this week, but we also bring you our thoughts on Devstream 156! Bonus!
Stick around for the big finale in a couple of weeks (and note that we may record from time to time after big announcements/releases).
Only 3 more episodes to go, but this week, we've continued our endgame focus, with a discussion about endgame-viable secondary weapons, based on feedback from our Discord community!
It's a lot of fun, and there are a few surprises - join us, and let us know your favourites!
While there wasn't a whole lot of news on the Warframe front this time around, it's an important episode for Cephalon Squared news. We encourage you to listen.
In addition, we asked our community for their opinions on viable endgame primary weapons - and we share them all in this episode! If you're struggling with Steel Path, this might be for you!
For Warframe players, TennoCon is the best time of year -- it's like Christmas. It's when we all get together to share our love of the game and see what big things are next in store fr us.
And this year was no different, except maybe that the two things that were shown off were maybe the most anticipated pieces of Warframe content ever. So that's a thing.
So whether you caught the panels or not, grab a snack, sit back, and listen to our overview of TennoCon 2021. And get excited, Tenno - big things are coming.
Finally, the Sisters of Parvos update has seen fit to grace our servers, and what an update it is. Not only does it bring the Sisters themselves, and a whole raft of weapons, but there's a brand new Warframe in there and a major weapon rebalance.
Listen to hear our thoughts, and we'll see you again next week for our TennoCon follow-up.
Coming in only a couple of days later than DE had suggested, the weapons workshop hit, and brought with it some other workshop announcements - changes are also incoming for the Parazon and Helminth Abilities.
There was a lot to go over, but hopefully we can help clarify all of the changes that are coming. And they are coming soon - all of the changes are expected as part of the forthcoming Sisters of Parvos update!
Join us - and let us know your thoughts!
With only a few short weeks until TennoCon, this week we were treated to a final Devstream before the big show! From now, the team will go internal to work on what they plan to show off, but before then, there's still plenty to be excited about, such as an upciming weapons rework, and the Sisters of Parvos release...
As this was an in-between week, we decided to discuss a topic that popped up on a YouTube Channel via TheDsIEGE. This video discusses the Guardian Games in Destiny, and how we should perhaps have something similar in Warframe.
We thought it was a great idea, but had some different ideas about what to implement. This was a lot of fun - have a listen, and let us know your thoughts in our Discord or via Social Networks!
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Huzzah - another Devstream week, and this one was jam-packed with goodies to unpack. None of which is expected within the month of May (sorry folks), but all of which looks like a great deal of fun. Things to look forward to!
Anyway, join us as we discuss everything that was shown off, and more!
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It's been a few weeks since our last episode, but boy - the wait was worth it. Well... we think it was at least. The news was thin over the last few weeks, but just recently, Update 30: Call of the Tempestarii, dropped on all platforms.
And if that's not something worth talking about, then I don't know what is.
And in all honesty, there was a lot to unpack. Join us as we share our thoughts - and we'll see you again in a couple of weeks!
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Hey, Hey! End of the month, time for a new Devstream, and you know what that means? Yep, our little Warframe Podcast is gonna follow that right up!
This week's Devstream was exactly what was expected, and not much more - a little detail on what we should expect to see in April. But a whole bunch of stuff was shown off, and a truckload of player questions answered, so it was well worth the wait.
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Our first two-week break between episodes, and I've gotta say... it was a good idea!
There wasn't much news to discuss over the last two weeks, and we've come back to a major workshop forum post! And not only that - details on the Zephyr rework! A brilliant bunch of info to discuss -- please join us for the fun and speculation...
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It was Devstream week, and you know what that means? Yep, Cephalon Squared was all over it!
This week was full of all sorts of details - upcoming content, Sevagoth, and much much more, alongside a bunch of nerfs and fixes set to come down the pipeline... There was a lot to talk about, so jump in and have a listen!
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Almost 2 months in to 2021 already - can you believe it? Well, next week brings a new Devstream, so get excited!
This week, though, saw an error in the Nightwave rewards, which meant that players could get their hands on an Arcane Helmet, which haven't been seen in-game for several years now. As a result, we decided it was a good discussion topic - to help new players understand where they fit into the game and discuss whether or not they are still worthwhile!
Join us!
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Have you ever thought about the Dojo, and how - apart from trading and the labs - there's little point in visiting? Well, we have, as did a few of our Discord users. And out of that little discussion came a few great ideas to try to bring players back to the Dojo on a more regular basis.
Not what you were thinking? Send us your thoughts!
Oh, and we've made the decision to cut Beginner and Advanced topics from today - they were getting hard to think of, plus, we can add more tips into the rest of the content!
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The weeks keep on ticking by... so fast! We couldn't believe it had already been 6 months since the Helminth System had been added to Warframe, so given it was tipped to be such a massive change to the game, we decided we'd have a chat about exactly how much of an impact it has had on the game. Let us know your thoughts as well!
(Beginner Topic: weapons used to build other weapons; Advanced Topic: Sniper Combos)
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The first Devstream of 2021 has come and gone. We were hoping to hear about what's soon to be coming down the pipeline. Were we pleasantly surprised?
Yes, actually! Have a listen to find out why!
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The year is ticking along quickly - we're almost into February already! This week, a YouTube video caught our eye and inspired us to discuss the current state of Warframe as it stands in January 2021. Yes, it's a little negative, but we try to keep an open mind as we look at the direction the game has taken in recent months and years.
Oh... and beginner and advanced topics are BACK (beginner: soloing warframe; advanced: railjack damage types).
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Another week, another fantastic Warframe podcast - promise!
Given it's still early in the New Year, there's little news to cover, so the Cephalons thought they'd tackle something completely new (at least... to them) - discussing other games and how they might compare to Warframe. Think of it as a way for us to provide you, fair listener, with some alternative options to keep you going during any downtime you might come across... Before inevitably returning to Warframe, of course.
Another quiet week in the New Year, the Cephalons discover that Nightwave Series 3 is finally set to end on January 24. Which got them to thinking - Nightwave has changed so much since Series 1. Has it changed for the better?
Join us to hear what we have to say about the current state of Nightwave, as well as where we'd like to see it. Sound of in the comments or in our Discord/Facebook groups.
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New Year, New Cephalons? Not quite, but this is the time of year we like to take stock of what came before and look forward into the future.
As a result, we review the content that was released in 2020 and take a look at what we expect and hope for from 2021. As a bonus, we also look at what we achieved in 2020 and what we are looking to do as creators in 2021.
So join us on this little retrospective - we had a lot of fun, and we hope you do too!
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Whaaaaat? It's the last episode of the year already? In some ways... thank the gods, but in other ways... the last few weeks just flew by... but here we are!
This week, the Cephalons take a more laid-back approach, with a relaxed episode focused simply on the current new Operation recently released for PC: Orphix Venom.
Put your feet up and join us for the festivities.
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It's been a busy week for one and all, not the least of which being the very last Devstream for 2020! DE finished off the year by showing off certain aspects of a new Operation that was released only days later, plus some big teases for major new content set to hit early in 2021.
And it's all really good stuff. Get your good headphones for this one, Tenno.
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It's another special! We had to record super early this week (3 days early!), but I don't believe we missed anything especially exciting. But we still have an action-packed episode ready for your aural consumption!
Like last week, we're back with a special, this time focusing on Endurance Runs! And again, we're joined by a community guest that loves to do them, so we pick his brain for some tips! Enjoy!
We are so close to the end of the year now, and while we do know there will be some new content coming to Warframe before the year is up, we also know that things are starting to go very very quiet...
So we're cracking out the specials! It's been a while since we did an episode like this, but this whole episode is dedicated to talking about... Eidolons! With particular focus on how to fight the Teralyst for absolute beginners.
Plus of course beginner and advanced topics and all the usual shenanigans, this is the place to be for Warframe stuff and things.
As the days tick down inexorably towards the end of 2020, Warframe continues, unabated. This week saw the streaming of another Home Devstream for the year - another one filmed from home, marking more time spent developing such a hefty title as Warframe from the confines and restrictions of the home environment.
But as Home Devstream #9 has shown us, 2020 isn't quite over yet - DE still has some plans up their sleeves. Of course, the major expansion that many were hoping for - namely the Corpus Railjack and Lich system expansions - have been pushed back into 2021, which is probably a blessing. That said, there's still content to be excited for, and at least one final Devstream, before the year's end.
So join us as we discuss what was shown off on what was actually a sound team focused stream - and there was plenty to enjoy here.
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Deimos Arcana hit PC this week, and while we knew it was pretty big, it turns out it was REALLY big. Packed full of really good stuff, including a few surprises! So join the Cephalons as they discuss the ins and outs of this new update, and why you should be happy it's here!
The Cephalons realised it had been a loooooong time since they last had a community guest on the show, so with the end of year coming, which means less news and fewer Devstreams, it's time to get back on top of things!
This week, we bring Discord member La Dutch Master onto the show to discuss his experience with Warframe and participate with this week's overview of the newly announced Infested Kitgun Arcanes. Are they going to be worth your while? You'll have to listen to find out.
Plus, we have all the usual tips and craziness, so nothing is left out - join in the fun!
If you've read the title, then you'll already know that there was a Devstream this week. However, what you won't know is that it was MASSIVE.
Absolutely chock full of incredible news and updates on new content coming to Warframe. Of course, Deimos Arcana isn't too far away, but there were some teases for content coming after as well... While it may not be coming soon, it's all really good stuff, and we are pumped for the new year - as well as what's still to come for 2020!
While it wasn't a Devstream week, there was a bunch of news to keep us busy, not the least of which being the release of the final episode of Series 3 of Nightwave! As always, this came with a new boss fight - a very interesting boss fight that had a lot of people talking - for better or worse.
As a result, we chose to discuss his Series of Nightwave, and provide our thoughts on that particular boss fight... Along with all the usual fun and games! Join us!
(Beginner Topic: Relics & Prime Parts; Advanced: Mod spotlight - Preparation)
Another quiet week for news, the Cephalons decided to have a little chat about the META! What is it, what are the alternatives, and what are the pros and cons of using them? But more importantly... why don't we like the META?
On top of this, there's our beginner (should new players go to the open worlds? )and advanced (tips for experimentation) topics and all the usual shenanigans. Enjoy!
With just over 10 weeks left in 2020, the Cephalons decided to have a chat about the three things we know are coming to Warframe players within 2020 - Nights of Naberus, the completion of the current Nightwave series, and Deimos Arcana.
Do we think it's enough to keep the average fan happy? You'll have to listen to find out!
(Beginner topic: Nights of Naberus overview; Advanced Topic: Jugulus Set Mods)
It's been a few weeks since the last Devstream, and - perhaps more importantly - there are only 11 weeks left in 2020! On one hand... thank whatever deity it is that you believe in, but on the other... well, there's not much time left in the year, and we don't quite know what's going on within this game that we love so dearly.
Well, DE has come to the rescue with Home Devstream #7. While we still don't know if we should expect any large drops before the end of the year, we do know there are several things coming to the game over the next few weeks, and that's fantastic. So join the Cephalons as we pull apart everything that was presented during the stream.
Given there was another down week between Devstreams, the Cephalons decided to have a discussion around a recent change to Mag's Magnetise Ability. As this was slightly tweaked in order to make it even better, the discussion was expanded to look at a bunch of other older Warframes and some of their... less popular Abilities.
Have a listen to the banter, then join us on Facebook, Twitter or Discord to share your thoughts!
(Beginner topic: Increasing Mod Capacity; Advanced Topic: Saxum Set Mods)
We've had some interesting chats in our Discord of late, as well as a few questions that made us think. One of them boiled down to whether or not companions are worth your time, effort and resources. The answer is, of course, yes, they are! But why?
The Cephalons take the time to address this, going over all the different types of companions available to you. Plus, of course, there are our regular segments, including Beginner (Mining) and Advanced (Carnis mod set) topics... So what are you waiting for?
There was a secret Devstream this week! Well, OK, it wasn't secret, we just didn't know about it until it happened. It was, as usual, full of good info on both the state of the game, and upcoming changes. Plus, there was a lot of useful info in regards to how people are using the Helminth! We went deep into the data, so check it out if you want to know more about that system.
That does, of course, mean that we don't have beginner and advanced topics this week, but we do have all the usual fun, games, and banter. Check it out.
Warframe is not for the faint of heart - there is so much content within that many players would pale in the face of its complexity. But, as most fans would know, come to understand that complexity and there is a wealth of fun to explore at your own leisure.
However, this can be a double-edged sword - without a level of simplicity and approachability for new players, some may find Warframe far too confusing and overwhelming in what it has to offer. With Railjack and a third open-world recently added to an already hugely complex game, is Warframe verging on alienating new players by way of feature creep?
In this episode, we take a light-hearted look at this topic, among all of our regular shenanigans, including beginner and advanced topics!
A quiet week in terms of news, as the team at DE looks towards hotfixes - plus, there was a long weekend in Canada. This gives us a good opportunity to review our opinions on Heart of Deimos, now that we've had a good go at it.
Unsurprisingly, we're still having fun, but there are a few things that are beginning to annoy us here and there...
Oh, and we start giving tips on Heart of Deimos content!
From quiet weeks to DOUBLE DISCUSSIONS! Yes, this week, not only are we covering the new Heart of Deimos release, but there was also a Home Devstream! While it was a shorted Devstream, there was still plenty of good info to cover, so we talked about both... And we certainly do have a lot to say - Heart of Deimos is a great update.
We're getting very excited now! Only a few more days to wait until Heart of Deimos hits ALL platforms. It's a great time to be playing Warframe - and as of the 25th, it's also a great time to start playing, as there will be a whole new introduction and tutorial!
Anyway, TennoGen Round 19 was announced this week, so we decided to try something new - which we are calling TennoGen Runway. We'll go through every item on the list and provide our thoughts on what's coming - if you want to follow along while you listen, here's a link to the announcement on the forums:
https://forums.warframe.com/topic/1215384-tennogen-round-19-accepted-items/?tab=comments#comment-11774755
Apart from that - all the usual shenanigans abound!
With just over a week and a half left until the release of Heart of Deimos, every Warframe fan worth their salt is thinking hard about what the new Helminth System will mean for the state of Warframe moving int the future. As luck woul;d have it, DE dropped their Developer's Workshop post in regards to this topic, so the Cephalons spend an entire episode going over every single Ability that has been confirmed.
Buckle up - it's long and it's bumpy, but it's good! Promise!
Heart of Deimos represents a new direction for Warframe in a number of ways - from new contraptions that the player can build and utilise, to a whole new system of customisation. We decided to take a look at this through the lens of the future - what do these new additions suggest in the way of change? And what else do we hope comes out of this?
Plus all the usual shenanigans. Join us for more fun as we wait on the next update!
(Beginner topic: easy frames to farm and feed to Helminth; Advanced: Void Damage overview)
Another year, another TennoCon! This year was a little different, with the team stuck in lockdown at home, it's not so easy to develop a large-scale video game like Warframe. Nor is it easy to put on a fan conference. But I'd have to say, with TennoCon 2020, Digital Extremes has smashed it out of the park.
Listen to hear our thoughts on all of the awesome things discussed in the Art Panel and TennoLive - there's a lot to be excited about, and it's coming very soon.
Wow - there's only one week until TennoCon! We're starting to get excited, and the news is slowly starting to drip feed, starting with a teaser for Warframe's next update, titled Heart of Deimos!
But what is Heart of Deimos? We don't quite know, and there are a bunch of theories among the community. In this episode, we take a look at all of them and discuss what we think is most logical, and what we hope for the most...
Join us in the excitement and stick around for our overview of TennoCon 2020 in next week's episode!
There are now only 2 weeks left until TennoCon, but that doesn't mean there's nothing going on in Warframeland - or in Cephalon Squared Tower! Plenty of news to discuss this week, plus a round-up of our Beginner and Advanced Topics, and a good chat about our thoughts on how to improve Warframe cosmetics...
Let us know your thoughts!
More downtime before TennoCon means nothing super new to discuss - apart from the release of the Steel Path. But this time, we decided to grab the NotCultGuy, a member of our Discord moderation team, for a bit of a chat about why he is now a bit of a lapsed Warframe player - and what it might take to get him to come back.
Among other things, of course. It wouldn't be an episode of Cephalon Squared if we didn't end up talking about something off-topic!
Another quiet week means another week closer to TennoCon. But I guess it wasn't that quiet, given Deadlock Protocol finally hit consoles this week! Yay! As a result, we give you a double discussion this week, looking at the Deadlock Protocol and detailing our expectations for TennoCon 2020.
Looking for the Weathercast, or our Beginner (Warframe app) and Advanced (Fosfor) topics? We still got ya, fam. Enjoy!
Unlike recent weeks, there was a bit of news to cover this week, as well as an impromptu Home Devstream that provided some details on the forthcoming "Steel Path" addition to Warframe. As this was not a standard Devstream (it was mostly focused on one thing) we decided to cover the Steel Path as one of two discussion topics - the other being a playable derelict we recently found in the Veil Proxima...
They are both great discussions - we'd love to hear your thoughts.
(Beginner topic: Essential mods for beginners; Advanced: Amalgam Javlok Magazine Warp)
Well... we're back at episode 1 again... kinda. Was a little weird to hit 100 episodes, but we're so glad you stuk with us along the way.
While there's still a bunch of downtime at DE due to TennoCon preparations, we took the time to discuss the evolution of weapon mechanics and how we'd like to see them KEEP evolving. Ratchet and Clank style weapons? Why not, I say!
And of course we have all the usual segments to keep you entertained - business as usual for Cephalon Squared!
It's a huge achievement in and of itself to hit 100 episodes of ANYTHING, let alone 100 consecutive weekly podcast episodes. And more than that? It's an absolutely humbling honour to reach that with an audience that seems to appreciate what we do. So thank you so much, from the bottom of our hearts.
This episode is slightly different from usual - it's long, for one, but we really just had a bunch of fun and invited some of our mods to join us. But it was for you just as much as it was for us, so we covered most of the expected stuff!
Woah... Almost 100 episodes of Cephalon Squared! Whether you've been with us for the whole time, or you just started - thank you. We are just as surprised as you are that a couple of Aussies managed to make a Warframe podcast that has managed to last as long as it has. Humbled.
Anyway... this week has kind of sucked... for the whole world, really. It was super quiet, super contentious, and just... overall, super tense.
Digital Extremes was quiet the whole week, which led to ... well, no news, really. But we still managed to fill up the episode with some laughs (and some serious stuff) as well as all the other parts you'd expect. Check it out.
Beginner topic: Ayatan Treasures; Advanced: Amalgam Daikyu Target Acquired)
A quiet week for Warframe news, a quiet week for the Cephalons. But we had a backup crazy topic to discuss, which led to a whole bunch of crazy ramblings about Conclave. We've tried to "fix" PvP before, but dammit, we tried again. Let us know what you think of our ideas!
Yeah! Another Devstream, and this one went into great detail as to what we should be expecting from the new major update, The Deadlock Protocol! Sadly, though, this is likely the last Devstream before TennoCon... but then again, that means TennoCon isn't so far away! Yay!
And just so you know up front... we didn't neglect you this week. Beginner and Advanced Topics are BACK.
This week was a little quiet for Warframe news, but the Cephalons were lucky enough to be joined by a member of the development team - Senior Designer Pablo Alonso!
Pablo is much loved among the community for his quirky videos and his love of cats (not to mention his uncanny ability to put life back into older warframes). More than this though? He's just a pleasure to chat with.
Sit back and enjoy - and let Pablo tell you of the Digital Extremes life.
Woohoo - another Lorecast! It's been a while, we know - but this time we take our first dive into Leverian lore, with a look at the Lerverian entries for Atlas and Grendel!@ Lots of fun, lots of cool stuff.
Jump in with us.
Another week, another Warframe podcast from Cephalon Squared!
And even better? There was another Home Devstream this weekend, so the trusty Cephalons had plenty to chat about (and yes, this means no beginner and advanced topics this week). There's lots of good stuff in the works, although some of the larger projects have hit delays due to COVID-19. That's to be expected! Overall, a pretty good Devstream (and an even better episode of Cephalon Squared? maybe).
Yeehah - DE has delivered on last week's promise of revisions to Railjack, and from first impressions, we are impressed! If the point of these initial revisions is just to make the mode more fun, then the team seems to have ticked the box (while simultaneously making things somewhat easier as well).
For the rest of our thoughts and off-tangent banter (not to forget our weekly beginner and advanced tips) - have a listen!
A few weeks without a Devstream... and DE drops a new one on us. This time around, the regular merry crew all join (from their home offices, of course), but the amount of content shown off was incredible.
It touches on a bunch of stuff that yet to come to the game, most of which is coming very soon, but also on what the team is doing to address current criticisms (to a degree).
An absolutely fantastic Devstream this one - we had a good chat about everything - hence we had to forgo the beginner and advanced tips once again this week (and it was still one of our longest episodes).
With the Devstream on hiatus for yet another week, the Cephalons looked to the community to help build this week's episode.
We've got an in-depth discussion with Community Guest Star Dylan Braun in regard to burnout (among many other things), plus a whole bunch of community-driven questions and feedback towards the end.
(Beginner Topic: pickups; Advanced Topic: Advanced Maneuvers)
Tough times in the world today - it's a lot of stress for everyone. But on top of that, we have noticed there seems to be a large amount of negativity directed towards Warframe in recent weeks, so we decided to take it upon ourselves to reject this - welcome to the positivity episode!
Discussion - what we love about Warframe
Beginner topic: providing constructive feedback; Advanced: Warframe Stress Test
It was another quiet week in Warframe, and let's face it, isolation means it's quiet for all of us. So we decided to dedicate this episode to isolation, with tips for what players can work towards for both beginner and advanced players!
However, the world did not want this one to go right this week, so... yeah. It took us more than two hours to record an episode less than an hour long. With plenty of mistakes left in to laugh at, I hope this one keeps you entertained during quarantine...
The team at Digital Extremes did their best to ensure there was a Devstream this week, even though they are all in lockdown at home. While it wasn't as structured as regular Devstreams, there was still plenty of good info presented.
This week, the Cephalons discuss this info in detail, and also provide their impressions of Scarlet Spear in a double Discussion episode!
As the situation around the world just gets crazier by the minute, things aren't changing at Cephalon Squared headquarters. Nope, we aren't going anywhere - can't get rid of us that easily!
This week, while we continue to wait on the release of Scarlet Spear, we are joined by Kannibal Kiwi (aka Cephalon Kiwi) a member of both our Community and CephalonSquared Stream Team, to discuss our hopes and fears for the upcoming release.
Coronavirus isn't slowing down the Devstreams, that's for sure! This week saw a whole bunch of in-game assets shown off - some of which we are very much looking forward to. Not the least of which was a live demo of the upcoming Operation: Scarlett Spear. Listen on to hear our thoughts about this soon-to-be-released event.
Sadly, though, TennoCon will only be digital this year, and the team will be working from home, so the virus is affecting the team somewhat. Give them a cheer on your favourite social network to spur them along!
It's March again, so you know what that means - yep, it's another Warframe Anniversary!
With Warframe hitting 7 years of age, it's starting to get long in the tooth - even as it innovates. But do we think DE would ever make Warframe 2? How would we evolve Warframe? The Cephalons discuss this and more in detail.
Beginner Topic: Anniversary Update for 2020
Advanced topic: Proton Mod Set
It's been a while since our last Lorecast, so here's a reminder - SPOILERS!
Now that that's out of the way, we can discuss this episode's topic - the Erra Prologue, and the story of Cephalon Cy. It's REALLY good stuff - we really enjoyed this discussion. Join us if you're up to date with the story!
There was another Devstream this week, and - unlike previous Devstreams - this one wasn't just about some upcoming new content coming to Warframe...
Nope - this one was actually about fixing some of the stuff that needed to be addressed! Everyone was kind of blindsided by this one - I don't think anybody really expected it. And the changes coming to the game are MASSIVE. Much of what was discussed on the Devstream will be highly transformative, so look forward to it - I know we are!
I definitely recommend tuning in this week - there's so much to talk about.
With news that the next Warframe, Protea, will be a reward for the next Corpus-themed Operation, the Cephalons discuss their thoughts on this. Whatever happened to Warframe quests, and how do they feel now that it looks like we won't be getting more of these kinds of quests anytime soon?
In addition, Cephalon Squared now has a clan emblem in the game! So with that excitement, we discuss emblems, sigils, and glyphs in the beginner topic, and Cephalon Lucas tackles TWO topics this week for Advanced tips!
Get on it!
New Year, New Logo - same old Cephalon Squared! Yes, this week we have a gorgeous new podcast logo, which also means a sexy new emblem for clan members in-game, and, one day... a glyph! Slowly, slowly, good people. Thank you so much to Debby Sheen (@debbysheen_ on Twitter) for her fantastic work - we are blown away by it.
And not only that, but we were blown away by this week's Devstream as well! It was a little different, but the team showed off a bunch of new stuff, plus there were some very worthwhile announcements...
Check it out...
The Lich changes that were teased last week were released this week, for better or worse. We welcome Mothhop, a longtime member of the Cephalon Collective, to join us to discuss our thoughts on the new changes, both good and bad. Check it out.
(Beginner's topic: last 4 Star Chart bosses; Advanced topic: Arbitration mods)
Zephyr - the wind frame. Old windy. Breezeface. Whatever you want to call her, she's all about the wind. And better still? Cephalon Lucas absolutely adores her. Probably best you listen to this one to find out why.
Also... this is our last Mini for a little while. We will spit them out from time to time to cover new frames, but from now on it's the main episodes, and the Lorecasts! Hope you enjoyed our mini series!
Another Devstream, and so another episode chock full of info on upcoming updates to Warframe. The team at DE really went above and beyond this time, with a bunch of rapid-fire announcements and demonstrations one after another. It was a great Devstream, and definitely worth checking in on. If you want to hear our thoughts on what was shown off - have a listen! We had a great old chat this week, plus we covered some great topics with our beginner and advanced tips.
Wukong - The Monkey King! Much like the character from the Chinese saga, Journey to the West, upon which he is based, Wukong is a magical being with wonderous Abilities - so wonderous, in fact, that you would be remiss to overlook him.
Listen on to find out why...
Another quiet week in the world of Warframe... This week, Cephalon's Greg and Lucas decided to have a chat about the current status of the game - what's missing from Warframe in 2020?
Beginner topic: Defeating the first four Planetary bosses.
Advanced topic: Conservation
The team is well and truly back for 2020 - not only has there been a bunch of hotfixes released for PC, but the team got together for the first Devstream of 2020, followed by a 3-hour celebration! It was quite a time (that we were unable to watch in full), but of course we have an overview of the Devstream for you!
Wisp - the ethereal ghost. With Abilities like this, who needs friends? Wisp arrived with The Jovian Concord update and very quickly asserted herself as one of the best frames in the entire game. If you don't have her yet, you should probably look to fix that. Listen in to find out why.
We hit 100 reviews on iTunes and other platforms, so as promised, we have our second live Streamcast! This one was streamed live on Twitch, so please forgive any strange edits (I tried to cut out any references that required video) or sounds! This was an Ask Us Anything stream, so we had fun with viewer questions, and we were joined by one of our Moderators - the illustrious Doug. Have a listen - it was an absolute blast.
Thus was supposed to be a mini podcast, but as you can see, it didn't turn out that mini. But it's well worthwhile!
In December, we ran a survey of members of the Cephalon Squared community, and in this first mini of 2020, we decided to go over that feedback, and share it with you, the listener. So if you'd like to hear what other members of the community had to tell us, as well as our responses to this feedback, have a listen! You might be surprised by some of the changes we have in store.
Thanks for your support to date - here's to 2020 and beyond!
Given it's the first week of the new year, I'm surprised there was any news at all. Come to think of it... there wasn't really super newsworthy, but there was an announcement or two. Given the quiet time of the year, and our overview of the year's content last week, we decided to provide DE with some constructive criticism this week - a little feedback for how we think the game could be improved.
In addition, we also provide a Beginner and Advanced topic roundup, which we do every 25 episodes or so!
It's... oh... so... quiet! Christmas has come and gone, but 2020 looms upon us larger than ever, and so it was a quiet week in the world of Warframe.
But that doesn't mean the Cephalons get nothing done - hell no! This week, we take a good look at all the content that was released this year, and present our overall thoughts regarding 2019. In addition, we continue our Railjack tips, with both our Beginner and Advanced topics once again touching on aspects of this major new expansion.
With the end of the year looming, Digital Extremes took to the iknterwebs for one last Devstream to close out the year. Devstream was light on any major news, but heavy on acknowledging player feedback. This Devstream was mainly a deep dive into Empyrean and what ti took to get the new expansion released onto (almost) every platform prior to Christmas.
With the team now on holidays, expect a quiet couple of weeks, but we'll stil be here talking all things Warframe!
Vauban - the great engineer. The mighty tactician. He had some trouble with popularity for a while there, but a rework in The Old Blod update saw his toolkit evolve into something that better suited the modern game.
Do we recommend you try out the new Vauban? I guess you'll have to listen to find out!
Wow... what a week! There was plenty of news dropped, as you would expect in the run-up to Christmas, but Digital Extremes took it all one step further and surprised us all by dropping Empyrean on PC during their announcement at The Game Awards! Plus, they dropped Rising Tide on consoles as well!
Thus, this week's episode is all about Empyrean - the good, the bad, the ugly. We've played it A LOT, so we have lots to say, including beginner and advanced topics all about Empyrean. We hope you're as excited as we are.
Titania, the Queen of the Fairies. An aptly named frame with the ability to turn herself into a tiny fairy, and fly about environments causing death and destruction, as all good fairies should.
Not only this, but Titania's other Abilities are equally special, allowing her to provide buffs and debuffs, as well as some really effective Crowd Control.
While pretty niche in terms of playtime, there's something here for everyone, provided you put in the effort to learn her Abilities in depth.
It's getting very close to the end of the year, so DE has pulled out all stops for Empyrean, showing off a lengthy demo in Devstream 134. Is it worth watching? You bet your dirty bum, it is.
As a result, this episode involves the Cephalons discussing everything they saw in the demo in detail, and basically fawning over what is essentially Warframe 2.0. And better than that? DE indicated it's likely to hit PC prior to Xmas. Good times indeed.
Set the table and prepare for a feast of gargantuan proportions. Yes, here we tackle the mighty warframe Grendel, who just happens to also be mighty hungry. Able to not only consume his opponents but also to use them either as buffs or projectiles, Grendel makes a formidable foe.
And more than that? He can roll into a ball and crush them should they resist.
Grendel is an extremely tanky frame that also provides buffs for himself and teammates alike. He's a good friend to have on your team. Listen in to find out why.
Well, there was no Devstream this week, but we didn't want to leave our listeners wanting more... So we went out and scored an awesome interview! If you missed our interview with Sheryl Mebane (the voice of Nora Night) earlier this year, check it out...
And then follow it up with this one, in which we interview Lucas Schuneman, who voices such fan favourites as Nef Anyo and Tyl Regor, and a lot more besides Warframe! This interview was a lot of fun, and we encourage you to actively seek out his work.
No, it's not deja vu, and yes - we have covered Ember before. However, with the rework that was delivered alongside Update 26, we simply had to update our Ember coverage. So here it is - is she much better now?
TL:DR: hell(fire) yes. Find out why.
Wow - what a week! First, console players were looking forward to The Old Blood hitting their platform, while the community as a whole was hoping for more information on Empyrean in this week's Devstream.
Not to disappoint the community, DE did one better and dropped the first update for the expansion on PC players!
So this week, we have a LOT to talk about - not only do we need to go over the Devstream itself, but we also need to talk about The Old Blood on console and Rising Tide on PC, among all of the usual banter and topics!
Get excited, Tenno!
SPOILERS! RUN AWAY SCARED IF YOU ARE YET TO FINISH THE MAIN STORYLINE!
Still here? Good.
In this month's Lorecast, we have a good chat about the quest that gives us Titania - it provides some good background on the origin of Warframes, as well as a few other interesting tidbits besides. In addition, Cephalon Lucas goes over the lore that he could track down in regards to the New Loka faction. Definitely worth a listen, but definitely full of spoilers!
Another week goes by in the world of Warframe, and yet again, there was no Devstream... HOWEVER, The Old Blood has gone to certification on all console platforms, so that's a good thing!
It certainly makes me think, though - perhaps DE is delaying the next Devstream because they don't want to jump the gun on the next update before console players have even got their hands on the last one? Kind of feels that way... We can only hope - and with only 6 weeks left in the year, there certainly isn't much time left for DE to deliver on the remaining promises...
In addition, we've got our Beginner topic (the Market) and our Advanced topic (Parazon mods, p1: Hacking mods)!
Volt. Electricboy. He's a pretty damned good choice no matter how far you are into the game (and some may argue that he's the best starter)... Have a listen to find out why perhaps you should give him another shot.
Well, it was a week of PC hotfixes for DE, so there wasn't much news. Thus it was the perfect time to have a chat with one of our strongest and longest supporters - JellyBean1799!
And, of course, we also discuss the week's news and go over our usual beginner (annual holiday events) and advanced (beast companion 60/60 mods) topics.
Valkyr.
Valkitty. Psycho Kitty.
These nicknames conjure up images of a ball of fury and talons. And it's not far from the truth - Valkyr is these things and more.
What makes Valkyr such a great DPS/melee frame? Well, for one, she's tanky and two - she can self-heal. However, overall, she can be a bit of a selfish choice, as her abilities don't tend to be TOO helpful to other players. Still, she's just a bunch of fun to use, trust us.
Have a listen to find out why.
The last two weeks, we've talked about it, but now - FINALLY - we got our hands on it.
The Old Blood has been released on PC.
And it's good.
There's a lot in this update - even just the Kuva Liches is a massive update in itself, but there's so much more to talk about. And now that we've had the chance to play around with it all, we can share our opinions of it all. So much to talk about. So much to enjoy. Get in on it!
If you're looking for a healer, you really can't go past Trinity. Sure, there are other healers in Warframe, but none that are as selfless as Trinity - in truth, she doesn't do much damage and she's pretty squishy, but DAMN. She's a top tier healer.
Scratch that - she's top tier SUPPORT.
Listen on to find out why.
We were hoping that Update 26 would hit PC last week, but sadly, it was not to be. However, DE did the next best thing and showed it off to us in a good amount of detail, while also answering questions from the fanbase. In this week's episode, we discuss what was shown off and whether or not we think these are worthwhile changes and additions! (Beginner topic: Getting Eidolon ready; Advanced: Aero Set mods)
Another popular frame this week, and this time around it's the Queen of Toxicity herself, Saryn! Why do so many long-term players love her for late-game content (particularly Elite Sanctuary Onslaught)? Listen to find out!
TL;DL: she's awesome, that's why.
Slow news week... Wait - no it wasn't! There was a Devstream this week, and the first Devstream in a while that was REALLY worth being excited about. Don't miss this one - or if you do, go watch the Devstream.
Then come back and listen to us, because we miss you.
SPOILERS BEWARE!
Welcome back for another Lorecast! In this episode, we look at the bittersweet love story that is "Saya's Vigil" as well as the bonkers insane story behind the Orokin Tower in Cetus, and the one that resides within... The Unum... Definitely a cool one - check it out!
It was a kind of quiet week this week in terms of Warframe news, so we decided to have a chat about what can be done to either improve existing game modes, or even some potential new game modes that can be added to liven things up. We've also got details on our new competitions, so definitely check it out to find out more info!
It's a short and sweet episode this week - there's really not a lot that can be said about Rhino that hasn't been said before! Not only that, but he's a pretty straightforward and simplistic frame - which is one of the reasons he may be more overlooked these days.
After about 6 long weeks of waiting, DE has at last been able to sit down to present another Devstream. In Devstream 131, the team mainly took us through what is expected in the next mainline update, which is due later this month. They did touch a little on larger subjects as well if you are after any more info on Empyrean or The New War! But not much...
Still, it was a worthy Devstream, and the next update looks to be pretty good overall, especially as it will come along with a Halloween event! Have a listen to find out the juicy details.
Revenant - the spooky Eidolon frame. His quest is fun and gives some good insight into the background of the Plains of Eidolon, but more importantly, he's a fun frame that is absolutely ideal for both solo and team play. Seriously, you can't go wrong with Revenant - unless you're trying to do the Tridolon...
Have a listen to why you need to have a Revenant in your stable.
We reached out to our community and kicked off something we haven't done for a while - Community Guest Stars! So we have a few guests from our community lined up in the coming weeks. Today, we have xValkyrie93, who brought with him a ripper of a question - how much should devs listen to their fans, and how much should they ignore in favour of making the game THEY want to make? It's a great question, and we have a good old chat... (Beginner topic: Boosters; Advanced topic: Tileset secrets)
Octavia, the musician, the diva... Bardframe. Whatever you'd like to call her, she makes music. And with her sweet, sweet music, your enemies will fall. Quickly.
Seriously, Octavia is pretty amazing, you should get her. But listen to this episode to find out why first.
With half the team still off on vacation following Tokyo Game Show, it was another quiet week. So we've got a nice, stress-free (for the most part) episode for you this week! We are expecting a Devstream next week (or should I say we are hoping for one?), so we decided to give our predictions for what's to come to Warframe for the rest of 2019!
He may be one of the newest warframe's to hit the game (at the time of recording), and - let's be honest - when he was first unveiled, we initially weren't overly impressed by his abilities.
However, Gauss, the running man, is no slouch in the warframe department. In fact, with the right build, he can effectively be immortal. And did we mention he runs fast? Because he runs fast. FAST.
Terrible German accent: Gauss!
With the relative success of the podcast, the Cephalons decided to branch out and play on other platforms - mainly PC and Switch. While they smashed through the content, a member of the CS Discord decided to start out and experience the early game with a different approach in mind.
As a result, we thought it would be a great idea for us all to sit down and have a chat about what we experienced. Thus, we discuss the early game in a fair amount of detail! And even better than that? We brought in a Community Guest to do just that!
Topics:
- News: Renown and Esteem packs are out, Saint of Altra gone to cert, some surprises
- Discussion: Revisiting the early game with Community Guest RavenX99
- Beginner Topic: TOP 5 TIPS ACCORDING TO DISCORD
- Advanced Topic: Eximus Enemies
Well, the Cephalons have finished the core storyline in previous Lorecasts, so here was really only one other place to go - warframe sidequests!
In this episode, we look at Limbo's origins in The Limbo Theorem, and we also take a slightly closer look at Maroo, with a possible bonus thrown in for good measure.
With all the recent hullabaloo of certain Warframe Partners leaving the program (but let's not forget the many more that are not), we thought we'd look into why this might be the case based on the state of Warframe as it currently stands - but with a look towards the future. In our beginner topic, we look at hacking and ciphers; and in our advanced topic, we provide an intro to Sorties.
Yes, PaladinFrame himself. Oberon is a damage dealer and healer and all-round good guy. He's... just good. If you haven't tried him out yet, you probably should. Listen to find out why!
This week, the Cephalons discuss the Saint of Altra update, plus we look at Landing Craft Air support, and Toroid Farming. Not one to miss!
Nyx - the PSYCHIC frame! No,she won't be reading your palms and feeding you generic stories about your future, she'll be confusing your enemies and making them fight for you instead of against you... And trust me, these are good things. For this reason, she's both great CC and amazing DPS, making her very much worth your while.
If you've had your head in the sand for the last week or so, you might have missed the news, but popular Warframe Partner iFlynn decided to move away from the game this week. It was big news in the community, and we were lucky enough to have him agree to come on the show for a chat. Check it out - it was a fun discussion.
Beginner topic: gilding; Advanced topic: Strain Set Showcase
Nova, the neutron frame. She does weird stuff with blackholes and antimatter. I don't quite understand how or why, but... you know... video games.
Nova is actually a pretty powerful frame that sadly has been shown up a little by more recent frames. That doesn't mean she's not still useful - in fact, she does have specific uses that the community loves to build towards.
Check out our latest mini, and understand why she's worth adding to your arsenal.
In Episode 57, your Cephalons discuss the recent Devstream 130, in which DE showed off Gauss and Grendel, plus some more info on Railjack, Nightwave,and the Disruption game mode. There's a lot of good info here - don't miss out! (Beginner topic: Pains of Eidolon and Orb Vallis, Advanced Topic: Health Regen)
Nidus. This infested, fleshy, kinda gross-looking frame is also quite simply one of the best. Stop reading this, and listen to why you should be out there farming for Nidus (or better yet,it would be quicker to farm the plat to buy him).
In this episode, we cover a few recent listener questions and suggestions, focusing mainly on the suggestin that DE should consider bringing back old events - at least so that thos that missed them can experience the lore. And CephalonLucas has a great idea (if only it didn't reauire so much work to implement)!
Our beginner topic looks at the Disruption game mode, and the advanced topic has a look at more advanced melee techniques - slam attacks and blocking.
We tried something really different in this Lorecast... While we still cover the lore contained within the game, we also take a slight dive into some of the real-world mythology behind the naming conventions. In this case, we look at the Fomorian, and the Balor Fomorian, which come from Irish pre-Christian Mythology. It's really interesting stuff. Let us know your thoughts via the usual channels.
DE dropped the Dog Days Tactical Alert on us this weekend and it's... different! In some ways, quite good, in others... not so much. The Cephalons have a god old chat about what'sgood and what's bad, with a look at what this might mean for other aspectsof the game. For example, this could be a fun competitive clan activity! Beginner topic: mid-game struggles. Advanced topic: Farmable ephemera.
It's time for the child god himself, young Nezha! Run around on your roller blades leaving fire behind you, why not? Jokes aside, Nezha is pretty good - better than Cephalon Greg's sound quality in this episode (what's up with that)!
Have a listen to why nobody should be disappointedto have a Nezha on their side.
It's officially a year since we began this journey, and Megan Everett ([DE]Megan) from Digital Extremes joined us in celebration! We had an absolute blast - Megan wasvery pleasant to chat with! We may have gone on a bit long...
Or maybe it's because we had to cover Devstream 129 this week as well? Whatever the reason, butckle up - it's long, but it's good. Promise.
Nekros. Edgelord. Death himself or is it just a phase he's going through? Personally, I think he's worth checking out. Scratch that - everyone needs a Nekros. Listen on to find out why.
With modular weapons in Warframe and a bunch of new passives that we've noticed are warframe-specific, we decided to have a chat about how weapons have evolved over the lifetime of the game, and where we hope things go in the future. It's interesting the way things are going! For our beginner and advanced topics this week, we provide a roundup of all of the topics we have covered since Episode 25, just to get new (and old!) listeners up to speed.
The trickster. The jester herself. Mirage.
This particular warframe has her own special set of Abilities based on tricks of light and illusion. While these Abilities do have some CC aspects, and when combined with certain augments, even some Support elements, she's really a DPS frame at her most basic.
And she's absolutely worth it - listen to find out why.
We covered all the exciting things shown off during TennoLive at TennoCon, but what about the cool stuff shown on other panels? This week the Cephlaons discussed some of the assets revealed on the Art panel, and take a deep dive into Invasions. What are you waiting for?!
It's the gunslinger herself! Unless you've been sleeping under a rock (or perhaps you've just started Warframe, that's also a possibility), you're probably aware that Mesa is considered top tier. But why? Can't all the warframes use guns? what makes Mesa so special?
Well, my friend, listen on to find out!
It's that time of year again, when Tenno from all around the world make the pilgramage to London, Ontario, Canada to experience TennoCon, the annual Warframe Fan Conference. Well... those with money at least.
Your Cephalons watched TennoLive so you don't have to. You SHOULD, but you don't have to. Havea listen to what we have to say - it really was a good show this year, yet again!
As always - THERE BE SPOILERS WITHIN.
Avoid at all costs if you are not up to date with the story.
Otherwise... in this episode, we look to get completely up to date prior to the release of The New War!Wecover The Chimera Prologue, The Wolf of Saturn Six AND The Jovian Concord,and there are ALOT of juicy details to get into. I promise.
In addition, with the special TennoCon relay popping up again this weekend,it was also a good opportunity to look at the story behind Baro Ki'Teer.
We loved recording this one - hope you enjoy it as much as we did.
Ahem - one more time... SPOILERS.
I'm not sure we ever really thought we'd make it this far when we first started the podcast, but here we are - Episode 50. And, like we had threatened to do, we made this one a livestream, in which our listeners (and viewers) could Ask Us Anything.
We had a hell of a lot of fun with this one - we had more viewers than we expected, and we got a whole bunch of really good, insanely fun questions. Please have a listen, and join in the fun as we enter our 1-year Anniversary celebrations. We're glad to be here, and we're even gladder that you have come along for the ride.
Mag - the Magnetic frame - manupulates the battlefieldusing her crazy magnetic abilities. She's a frame that peoplelove to hate, but she doesn't really deserve it all, to be honest. Have a listen to find out our thoughts!
Note: there are audio issues in this episode that I was unable to fix. I'vefigured out where it came from, so it should be prevented in the next episode, but... my apologies.
Note part 2: This episodeis also up on YouTube as ourfirst live recorded podcast video! It's a bit... awkward, but check it out!
At long last, Wukong finally got his rework this week, and boy did DE do a good job. So good in fact, that we felt we had to dedicate this week's discussion topic to it. It's a kind of short episode this week, asit was quiet while we head into the final stretch before TennoCon, but damn... Wukong is so good, we had to talk about it. Also? Next week is our livestream - keep an eye on Facebook and Twitter for details.
Beginner topic: good early frames to chase
Advanced topic: Kitguns pt2, Pax arcanes
Loki. The perfect trollframe. But not only is he great for trolling, he's pretty great for a bunch of things, and actually just really easy to understand. If Loki were a real person, he'd just be agood bloke, that likes to have a laugh sometimes. I'd have a beer with Loki.
Anyway. Listen to this episode to find out why he's good.
It's week week after E3 and a few weeks before TennoCon, and although there are a bunch of events going down in Warframe, there's not much NEWS. So instead of a bunch of news and discussion, this week we bring you an interview with a Warframe Partner - Xenogelion!
In addition, we look at progression in the early game for our beginner topic, and kitguns for advanced.
Love him or hate him, the dimensional magician Limbo is a powerful force to be reckoned with. Thebiggestissue with his kit is that he can be quite complex to understand. We take the time to break him downso that by the end of this episode, you hopefully will not only understand how to use Limbo, but also how to use him without annoying other players. Because he is pretty damned good in the right hands.
The grind in Warframe - how much is too much, and how does it compare to other games? We discuss this, as wellas how we feel it impacts monetisation and replayability. Beginer topic: Playing Solo; Advanced topic: Sentinels, part 2.
Khora. She loves cats. And there's a damned good reason why you should love cats too. (Spoiler: it's because Khora's cat is amazing.) Listen to find out why.
A quiet week for news, but it gave us the chance to have a chat with a member of our Discord community! This week, we speak with Xbox player Ironheart, and discuss burnout and how to get back into Warframe after a break.
Beginner topic: Syndicate Standing
Advanced topic: Sentinels, pt 1
SPOILERS. I shouldn't need to say this, but I totally need to say this. SPOILERS.
Anyway, that aside, this is a long one, but in my humble opinion, it's one of our best. There is so much awesome lore in these quests that it was exciting just to PLAN for this episode, let alone record it. So listen, and letus know your thoughts, but again - SPOILERS.
Well... Another day, another Devstream.
Yep - another AWESOME Devstream full of AWESOME things! This was quite the exciting one actually - if you look at what was shown off, it probablywasn't the "busiest" Devstream, but hot damn - DE dropped some smashing artwork on us and we are lost for words.
Beginner topic this week: modding for beginners
Advanced topic: the combo meter
Ivara, the stealthy huntress. Asmuch as she is a pain in the butt to get, she's worth the pain for the benefits she provides. Havea listen and find out why we enjoy her when we need to not be noticed.
With no Devstream this week, the Cephalons decided to throw a party - a modding party! Yes,it's a modding Special this week, with a focus on early to mid game to help players out there better understand mods. More than that,though, advanced players can get involved in the discussion - are mods getting out of hand?
In addition, the guys have something to say about the future of Cephlaon Squared - get this episode in your ears to find out what that entails.
Inaros, the Sandframe, is as unkillable as a pile of sand. Go on - try to kill a pile of sand, I'll wait.
...
Couldn't do it, could you?
Anyway,listen to find out why we think Inaros is a great addition to yourstable of must-have Warframes.
Episode 43 coincides with the final few days of Nightwave Series 1, so we decided to have a chat about the Tactical Alert, and whether or not we thought this was a fitting end to the Series. We may or may not also get into a little speculation about what Series 2 may bring...
For this week's tips, we cover Affinity (beginner) and the Kubrow breeds (advanced).
Hildryn,the Shield Maiden is easily as tough as she looks. If you've got what it takes to do the grind for her blueprint (the rest of her components are pretty easily acquired), then she's worth it. Have a listen to find out why.
After a few weeks of awesome interviews, we're back with another Devstream! DE tried to cram as much as possible into this one, so there's quite a lot to cover. Of course, in addition to this major discussion, we also provide beginner (Mastery Tests) and Advanced (Adaptation mod) tips and this week, we also launch a new segment - Dr Cephalon!
Hydroid. Water boy. Pirateframe. Whatever you want to call him, just know that he loves water. Here, the Cephalons discuss Hydroid's abilities and what makes him tick. Is he any good? Listen to find out our thoughts.
Episode 41! This week, we interview Streamer and Youtuber (and Warframe Partner) Michel Postma - he's a great guy with a lot of knowledge about the game and the people involved.
In addition, we cover the week's news, and provide our beginner (are Prime Access packs worth buying?) and advanced (Focus lenses) tips and tricks.
WARNING - THERE ARE SPOILERS IN THIS EPISODE!
Avoid if you haven't completed the main questline (up to and including The Chimera Prologue), or at the very least, The Chains of Harrow!!
However, if you've played it all - listen on to hear all of the intriguing new bits of information we discovered in The Chains of Harrow, and provide some backstory behind the Red Veil...
Wow - how far we've come in such a short period of time!
In episode 40, we interview Warframe Partner Accessible Gamer, and hear some stories about the challenges many gamers face simply engaging with video games. More importantly, we hear about how they can overcome these challenges. It's a great chat.
Apart from that, we cover the news this week, and provide beginner (credit farming in the early game) and advanced (Focus Schools - Madurai) tips.
It's another mini! In this episode, we cover the new guy on the block (at the time of recording at least) - Baruuk! The monkframe is cooler than he seems at first, with abilities that make him fairly unkillable. Have a listen to find out why.
While there was no Devstrea this week, there was no shortage of news! Still, Cephalons Greg and Lucas manage to have a good chat about Umbral Forma and the Umbral/Sacrificial mods and where this seems to suggest the game might be headed. It's not as straightforward as one might initially think! Beginner topic: trading. Advanced topic: Focus schools part 4 - Zenurik.
Who likes horror? I like horror! Harrow, the Dark Priest himself, also likes horror. At least, I expect he does. This week, we take a look at Harrow, his Abilities, and his augments, and hopefully shine a bit of light onto what is ultimately a complex Warframe.
There was a lot to talk about this week, with the release of the Plains of Eidolon Remaster, and Devstream 126. It just keeps looking like 2019 is going to be huge for Warframe, and we can't wait. Beginner topic: quick Platinum for beginners; Advanced topic: Focus Schools p3, Unairu.
Yep - you read it right Dreamers. This special episode is an interview with Nora Night herself. Not much else needs to be said, apart from the fact that she is one hell of an interesting person, and this was an absolute blast.
This week, we discuss what we hope to see from Warframe in 2019, based on an interview released by Mogamu on YouTube (definitely worth watching). Lots fo things to look forward to - including a very special interview episode that's next in our release pipeline! Beginner topic: what to buy with platinum vs what to farm; Advanced topic: Focus tree - Vazarin
SPOILERS!
Avoid if you haven't completed the main questline (up to and including The Chimera Prologue), or at the very least, The War Within!!
However, if you've played it all - listen on to hear us complete the story to The War Within, and provide some backstory behind the Space Ninja Master himself, Teshin...
With no Devstream and no interviews, the Cephalons decided to have a chat about the grind, with particular reference to The Orb Vallis and The Plains of Eidolon. Which do we think is better/more fun? You'll have to listen to find out! And as always - there's lots more besides! (Beginner topic: resources for beginners; Advanced topic: Focus - Naramon)
SPOILERS!
Avoid if you haven't completed the main questline (up to and including The Chimera Prologue), or at the very least, The War Within!!
However, if you've played it all - listen on to hear us recall the first half of The War Within, and provide some backstory behind the enigmatic Grineer Queens...
It's our first Community Spotlight! Here, we have a good long chat with BackyardisTV - an Aussie Warframe Partner, Streamer, Content Creator, and all-round nice guy. We've released this as an additional special episode because we had such a good time chatting, we got carried away! Let us know your thoughts on this - is three episodes too many releases in one week, or do you want ALL THE EPISODES, ALL THE TIME?
If you like Jim, you can follow him all around the Internet using "BackyardisTV" (at least on Twitch, Twitter, YouTube, and Discord that is).
Warframe! In episode 35, we go over the latest Devstream, and some of what was announced to be coming to the game in the future. In addition, we have a couple of minor announcements and a few good laughs. Beginner topic: Warframe Etiquette; Advanced: Focus Trees. Have a listen!
Garuda, the goreframe. As elegant as she is deadly, Garuda is quite an interesting warframe, with a solid kit enabling her to both support her allies and deal out a massive amount of damage. While she doesn't necessarily excel at anything in particular, she's quite a solid choice for whatever you may be doing.
What do we honestly think of Nightwave and the Profit Taker fight? Listen to find out! We also cover the recent release of Operation: Buried Debts on PC, among other things. Beginner topic: introduction to the Plains of Eidolon. Advanced topic: Arcanes! Check it out, and as always - thank you for your support.
In this mini, we look at the glassframe, Gara, and see if she's all she's cracked up to be. Will this shatter your expectations? You'll have to listen to find out!
And I promise... we don't do too many lame puns... I think...
This week your Cephalons discuss the latest news that came out of Devstream 124 - and there was a lot to cover! In fact, it's looking like March is going to be a good time to play Warframe (for PC players, at the very least). Beginner topic: loadouts and configs. Advanced topic: Tenno Hunters, pt 4...
ICE TO MEET YOU (I'm sorry, but I had to). If you've played Warframe for a while, you've likely come across Frost by now. You've likely also had other players tell you he's a great frame to grab early on.
Well - they're not wrong. Listen to our mini to find out why!
DE certainly surprised us all by dropping notes on not just the upcoming changes to Melee, but also to the Alerts system. However, they went one better by doing an unexpected stream about both as well! Listen this week as we discussed what was shown off, and join us as we look forward to what's to come! Beginner topic: Warframe lingo; Advanced topic: managing the Rift.
Ah, the mighty Excalibur - the poster boy for Warframe himself. Not only a powerful and well known warframe, but also very well rounded; check out why we like him.
It was a surprising week - while we expected a quiet one, DE decided to go and do something totally unexpected. As a result, there was plenty to talk about - and we have a Community Guest Star! Beginner topic is The Index, and our Advanced topic finishes our overview of Stealth.
SPOILERS! Avoid if you haven't completed the main questline (up to and including The Chimera Prologue), or at the very least, The Second Dream!!
However, if you've played it all - listen on to hear about the origins of both the Tenno themselves, and everyone's favourite Cephalon, Ordis!
We hit 30 main episodes! On top of this milestone, we also get to discuss Devstream 123, in which DE dropped a whole bunch of cool stuff on us! Beginner topic: farming; Advanced topic: Stealth
It's time for another mini episode, where we provide basic tips and an overview of a certain warframe - this week, we take a look at Equinox, in both her Day and Night forms...
We were expecting a Devstream this week, but as it was postponed, we decided to do another special episode - this time around, we take a look at all things Cland and Dojo related! Oh, and Lucas also has some Secondary Passives to cover.
We're back with another Mini Warframe episode! This week, we talk all things Ember, from her abilities, to her augments, and what we think of her overall - check it out!
Your Cephalons are back with another batch of Warframe info! This week, we talk world bosses, cover some more in regards to damage types (this time looking at Armor, Health, and Shields) and look at some Melee weapon passives. Give it a listen!
Stop DRAGON your feet - run, don't walk, to your nearest podcast listening station and put this episode in your ears! It's time to talk about that old dragonframe, Chroma! (Sorry for the bad jokes, but I am a Dad, after all.)
Wow - this is not one to miss. DE surprised us all with a 2019 roadmap on the very first Devstream of 2019, and the content that's coming is phenomenal. Check it out and get hype! (Plus - beginner topic: captura; advanced topic: weapon passives)
SPOILERS! Please avoid if you haven't completed the main questline (up to and including The Sacrifice and the Chimera Prologue), or, at the very least, The Second Dream.
However, if you're ready to go, and you listened to last week's episode - listen as we complete the rest of the story behind The Second Dream, and take a look at the backstory behind Tyl Regor! It's good stuff!
It's Episode 26, which marks our 6-month anniversary... ohhh.... This week, the news started heating up, and we have a chat about content and progression barriers - are they good or bad? This week's beginner topic is around Damage types, and the advanced topic covers how to create your very own Kavat. Oh - and we have a Community Guest Star this week, too! Check it out.
SPOILERS! Please avoid if you haven't completed the main questline (up to and including The Sacrifice and the Chimera Prologue), or, at the very least, The Second Dream.
However, if you're ready to go, this is a great episode. We look at the first half of The Second Dream (there is so much to discuss!) and the story behind Alad V...
Woo - Happy New Year! Now that it's the New Year, we decided to look to the future, and discuss what we want to see in Warframe in 2019. Our beginner topic this week is Void Relics, and the Advanced topic is War vs Broken War. fireworks
It's another warframe mini, and this time e're looking at Banshee - she loves to yell, and her lungs are powerful, so keep out of her general direction (if you are Corpus or Grineer, that is). Come check out what makes her tick!
As we close out 2018, we have a good old chinwag about many things - mostly about our honest thoughts in regards to Fortuna. Our Beginner topic lists all topics covered across all the prior 23 episodes, and our Advanced topic closes out the Drift mod series, with a look at Speed Drift. Happy New Year, Tenno - we look forward to an AWESOME 2019!
This week saw the final Devstream of 2018, with a whole bunch of player stats for the year, and a general look into the future. Our beginner topic looks at Riven mods, and we continue on to part 4 of our ongoing look at Drift mods! Check it out!
In this week's Mini, we continue our look at the warframes themselves, this time with a look at Atlas - his Abilities, Augment mods, strengths and weaknesses - let us know your thoughts!
With the holiday season so close, we thought this might be a slow news week. We were wrong - there was plenty of things to talk about, and we even got in depth into a discussion around burnout, longevity, and the future of Warframe. Beginner topic: Baro Ki'Teer. Advanced topic: Agility/Cunning Drift mods.
In this week's Mini, we start to take a general look at the warframes themselves - in order! Starting off with the Ninjaframe, Ash, we look at abilities, stats, and how to build him (including his augments).
In this week's Warframe news, Devstream 120 happened. We discuss Fortuna Pt2, Baruuk, Mesa Prime, and all the other wonderful things shown via DEs stream. Beginner's topic: Spectres; Advanced topic: Drift mods, pt2 - Coaction Drift.
SPOILERS! Please avoid if you haven't completed the main questline (up to and including The Sacrifice and the Chimera Prologue).
However, if you're ready to go - join us as we discuss the lore in the Natah questline, and as a related character, the Sentient Hunhow!
With the Nyx and Titania reworks on the way, and Garuda getting some changes of her own, we thought it was a good opportunity to have a chat about reworks this week. And it's our 20th episode spectacular, yay! Thanks as always for listening - onwards to episode 200.
In the 7th Mini Modding episode, we look at Exilus Mods - what are they and why the hell do they have their own special slot?
Not content to rest after releasing Fortuna on PC, DE (and Panic Button) has launched Warframe on Nintendo Switch! Have a listen to our thoughts and check out our tips for new players in our beginner topic. This week's advanced topic looks at one-handed movements and abilities.
In this week's mini - our 6th instalment - we take a look at Aura mods. What exactly are they, and why should you care? Join us as we start down the lengthy road that is modding warframes...
In the latest episode of Cephalon Squared, Greg and Lucas discuss Devstream 119 - among a whole bunch of other things. Beginner's topic: what we wish we knew when we started, P1; Advanced topic: Helminth Charger.
Welcome back for the fifth instalment of our mini modding tips series! This week, we take a general overview of modding melee weapons, as always from a beginner-to-intermediate level. As a bonus, we take a quick look at Zaws and Stance mods, which we thought was important! Next episode? Another Devstream, but check this out while we wait!
Fortuna hit PC just before the weekend, so we have been playing what we can and watching streams so that we can give you our impressions - it's definitely worth the wait. We also have a Community Guest Star this week, so check it out!
Welcome back for the fourth instalment of our mini modding tips series! This week, we take a general overview of modding secondaries, as always from a beginner-to-intermediate level. Next episode? We expect to delve right into Fortuna, but check this out while we wait!
While we continue to wait on Fortuna, we decided to focus on the previous open-world map, The Plains of Eidolon. We discuss the events that come to the Plains, as well as the reputation grind you'll encounter there. Don't forget to check out our new website at www.cephalonsquared.com!
HERE BE SPOILERS! Best to avoid if you aren't up to date - but for those that are, we look at the Stolen Dreams/The New Strange quests, and some of the lore behind Cephalons! Join us for our first Lorecast!
It's a short episode this week, as we're all patiently waiting for Fortuna. We discuss the ARG that DE has released to Discord and Twitter, as well as the release of the Chimera update to cert on console! We also have a chat about how to prepare for Fortuna. Beginner topic: LORE - The Archwing quest; Advanced topic: Augur Secrets.
This week we take a look at the wonderful world of modding Rifles! As always, this is intended for newer and mid-game players, but let us know your thoughts. We'll see you in a couple of days for Episode 15, in which we'll have some new things to announce, as well as the usual shenanigans.
Well. We knew Devstream 118 was going to be awesome, but not only did we get an introduction to Garuda, but we had a closer look at Moa companions, and DE finally gave us a release window for the PC version of Fortuna. You'd be silly to miss this one!
In this week's Mini Modding Special, we're looking at modding Sniper Rifles! This is intended for newer and mid-game players, but let us know your thoughts. We'll see you in a couple of days for Episode 14, in which we'll cover Devstream 118!
In this episode, we take a look at the new Chimera update, discuss a "What if" scenario (what if there were Primed Corrupted Mods?) and had a look at some more lore. Beginners topic: Once Awake quest; Advanced: Zanuka. We're still working through our audio issues, so bear with us, but I'm sure we aren't to far away from getting on top of it all!
Cephalon Squared's first Mini Episode! In these Episodes, we look at some basic modding concepts. This week, we are looking at Primary Shotguns. Let us know your thoughts and we'll be back in a couple of days with spooky Episode 13!
In Episode 12, we tried new technology. It didn't work perfectly well, so we are aware of the glitchiness - it should be eliminated by next week (it's not terrible). Still, we talked Augment mods, had a Community Guest Star, and looked at some more lore (Vor's Prize and the Grustag 3)! Check it out!
In this elepisode, we covered the eclectic Devstream 117 and look forward to the future of Warframe. Beginner topic: Quest order and optional quests; Advanced: Silver Grove, pt 3.
The big episode 10 - we made it! This CG&CL look at whether or not DE needs to create a new tutorial, the secret life of Cephalons, and our usual tips and tricks (beginner: intro to modding; advanced: farming the secret grove, pt 2)!
In this week's episode, CG&CL talk about some changes that come to PC and Console this week, as well as Devstream 116! Beginner's topic: early game progression (missions and enemy level); Advanced topic: farming the Silver Grove!
This week, as always, CG&CL discuss the Warframe news for the week, alongside an initial look at the lore! What exactly is happening prior to the start of the game? The discussion is around warframe synergies, and the advanced topic is focused on Energy Regeneration. Get into it Tenno!
In the latest episode of Cephalon Squared, we take a deep look into the Syndicates - what are they and why should you care? Our beginner's topic covers the neutral Syndicates, and the Advanced topic looks at levelling more than 1 syndicate at a time. Happy Warframing!
This week G&L discuss a few controversies in the community - the login reward issue, and the Conclave/Lunaro! We have our second Community Guest Star, and of course our beginners (levelling and power) and advanced (Blind Rage - Corrupted mods) tips!
In this week's episode, listen to us as we discuss all the good things shown off in Devstream 115 - and there were many good things. We also cover secrets and collectibles, and Lucas' advanced tip looks at the mods Fleeting Expertise and Transient Fortitude. Definitely not one to miss!
This week, we discuss the way Digital Extremes has monetised Warframe. We also have our very first Community Guest Star! Beginner's tip: good starter weapons; Advanced tip: Narrow Minded and Overextended.
In this week's episode, we discuss the latest Devstream covering Melee 3.0, along with our beginner and advanced tips.
In this week's episode we discuss our thoughts on what end game means, among other things. Beginner tip: how to level and do you need to farm primes? Advanced tip: modding companions.
The first episode of Cephalon Squared, your (new) favourite Warframe community podcast, maybe! (Please forgive the audio - fixed in E2!)
Join us as we discuss all things Warframe related.