Lave Radio Episode 371 “The Muppet’s Christmas Carrot” – 21/12/2021

Twas the night before Xmas and all through the sidewinder
Not a creature was stirring not even a llama
The stockings were worn by Shan with care
In the hopes that Ben would soon be “there”

Colin was nestled all snug in his bed
While visions of plums danced in his head
And psykit in her beanie had just settled in
And her glass was now empty where there used to be gin

So now lave radio is done for the year
And you’ve explained exactly how we got here
And lots about guild wars that doesn’t seem right
Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night

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Lave Radio Episode 364 “The Malarkey Strikes Back” – 02/11/2021

PositionCrew MemberCMDR Name
Staff Liaison OfficerClare GoodPsykit
Chief ArchivistColin FordPhoenix_Dfire
(in)Human Resources DirectorShanShan
Inflatable TraderMac WinstonMAC
Tech MonkeyNorman MacArthurVentura_

Download the episode directly from here.

Development News – what have the devs said this week?

  1. Update 8 – Came out on wednesday. We’ve had two patches since launch ;-
    1. Update 8.01
    2. Update 8.02
    3. Server Side Patch Today
    4. In Depth Discussion here; 
      1. Did the patch boost your performance? 
      2. Have you tried the new missions?
      3. Have you encountered any of the new ‘Wrinkles’?
      4. Walked around a Megaship yet?
      5. Saluted anyone? 
      6. Is Shan disappointed that People can escape a Mega Ship?
  2. The meme generator of a Halloween Stream happened last thursday.
  3. Octobers Development Update Came out (see main discussion).
  4. Supercruise News 50 will on Tuesday.
  5. Steam Charts Officially said there were more people playing EDO in October than September. This is the first time since launch that the player numbers have risen. (Sill down 75% on Launch though).
  6. Dr Kay’s farewell message,  There is an unregistered comms beacon in system,Dr Kays Heart A 1B. Not going to spoil the message…

In-Game Events – what’s happened this week?

  1. 28th October 3307 –  https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/28-OCT-3307
    1. Massive Thargoid Attack – According to the AXI, this is a different kind of Incursion. They haven’t made a much of a dent as there is still a Massive Presence
    2. Resources Boost for Torval Mining.
  2. 29th October 3307 – https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/29-OCT-3307
    1. Initial Stage of Colonia Bridge Operational – 
      1. SOS Found.
  3. The View from Colonia.
  4. 01st November 3307 https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/01-NOV-3307
    1. – Advocacy Defends Dredger Clan
  5. 02nd November 3307 – https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/618134e7c39dca54f93f07b4
    1. Hadrian Durval accepts imperial protection. In related news, ACT stated that its investigation into the Dyson City attack has yielded results. Although details remain embargoed for security reasons, a significant breakthrough is expected to be announced soon.

Newsletter (every second show) [link]

  1. Day of the dead celebration ! https://twitter.com/EliteDangerous/status/1455600856645128203
  1. HALLOWEEN GOODIES! (up to 40% Off Select Items Until 9th Nov)
    1. Trickster Suit
  1. X-Ray Suit
  1. Ectoplasm Suit

Main discussion

  1. Development Update 5 and Beyond!
    1. Update 9 Details.
    2. Fleet Carriers interiors in Update 10?
    3. Update 10, the last PC update before work starts on the consoles?#
    4. Will there ever be a new ship?

Mostly Clueless

  1. Shan – The art of combat is knowing the tipping point when you are incurring damage faster than you can inflict it  Many players die because they have not learned how to tell. So don’t be afraid to jump out before that tipping point until you get to know before instinctively you have reached it

Shoutouts

  1. Dockers is doing a Charity Christmas Special
    1. I know it’s only September and good taste dictates that Christmas should never be mentioned until long after Halloween, but in the world of entertainment Christmas has to be prepared well in advance. When you think about preparing for Christmas, you’re probably thinking about the dinner. Will it be turkey? Beef? How about an enormous cock?

      Yes, the Dockers are coming back this year with a Christmas special and they have set up a kickstarter on justgiving. Yes that’s right, a kickstarter on Just Giving. I don’t think they quite understand that all the money will be going to charity.

      If you haven’t heard of it before Dockers is a mockumentary podcast about the ordinary folk of the Galaxy from the lowly toilet attendants to famous wildlife documentary makers. It’s been going for a few years and usually does a live show at Lavecon, late at night, well after the watershed because it’s very, very naughty

      If they meet their target they will put on the Christmas show, (though to be honest they will put it on regardless.) They have some rewards in their charity kickstarter. If you ever fancied being the subject of a documentary  there are a few options to get your name in the show. Some of them are pretty unsavory.
TierAmountReward
1£5.00Listen to the Christmas special in the comfort of your own home for no additional cost!
2£10.00Listen to the Christmas special in the comfort of your own home for a small additional cost!
3£20.00Have your name read out by the Narrator at the end of the show with the credits.
4£30.00Listen to the Christmas special in the comfort of your own home for a substantial additional cost!
5£40.00A lifetime supply of Gnosis Avian Cheese**While stocks last (10 available). Only one block per lifetime, believe me that is enough. No refunds. First come first serve. After ten blocks are allocated reward will be downgraded to tier 3
6£50.00A sketch featuring you written and performed by members of the cast of dockers.* To be clear when we say members we don’t mean penises. The segment will be up to 5 minutes long.
7£200.00A character of our choice will perform a sex act on you during the show**This will be a dramatisation not an actual act you sicko
8£500.00A character of our choice will perform an enjoyable sex act on you during the show**This will be a dramatisation not an actual act you sicko. Enjoyment is not guaranteed.
9£1000.00We will have your ears surgically removed so that you never have to listen to the show again.*Need I tell you that this is satire and not a cure for body dysmorphia?
10£10,000.00The episode will be set in the Star Citizen Universe
11£11,000,000Are you a pharma-bro? We will record a 40 minute episode exclusively for you. Nobody else will be able to listen to it unless you let them.

https://www.justgiving.com/team/BeyondDockers

  1. Our sister station, Hutton Orbital Radio, Broadcasts on Thursdays from 20:30. You can tune in at twitch.tv/huttonorbitaltruckers  or, for just the audio, at radio.forthemug.com/.
  2. For the discerning Commander who likes a bit of CQC action, check out the CQC Discord at “discord.me/elitedangerouscqc”.
  3. We’re also giving a shout outs to the following Elite Dangerous podcasts which have appeared over the last year or are standard regular contributors;-
    1. Algorab AM: An Elite Dangerous Podcast
    2. Black Sky Legion (who also do other space sims as well as ‘RL’ science and tech bits)
    3. Cannon Podcast
    4. For Spanish Speakers there is the Elite Cast 
    5. Fatherhood Podcast
    6. Flight Assist
    7. The Guard Frequency (who do other space sims)
    8. Loose Screws
    9. New Worlds: Zero Prep – Eid, Kai and Souv talk about all the stuff we can’t talk about on our primary creative outlets.
    10. Squeaking Fuel
    11. System Chat
  4. For those who want a literary discussion about Sci-fi and fantasy books. Please subscribe to the Dataslate podcast created by station commander Allen Stroud. 
  5. Following this we have the latest Galnet News Digest as provided by Cmdr Wotherspoon and Cmdr BeatleJude.
  6. Thanks to those who have chipped in on Twitch chat and in-game commanders
  7. Special Thanks to Cmdr ToCoSo who created the music for the Introduction of the Show