Synopsis:

We are suffering through Patch 9.3.0 so you don't have to. Toxic and Nicky break down Behavior’s latest attempt to bribe Killers with Bloodpoints to stop tunneling (spoiler: it won't work) and the baffling decision to buff The Skull Merchant's "Chess Match" gameplay. We analyze the rollback of the pallet density changes, the new resolve bar mechanics, and why the "anti-camp" meter is just a suggestion.

Lore & Chaos:

Nicky reveals a near-death experience in Nipomo, California involving Earl Grey’s West Coast division, a fake Egyptian movie set, and why Victor had to ride in the trunk to keep his skin moist.

MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT:

The Toxic Empire is expanding. We are officially announcing "Camping the Extract," our dedicated Arc Raiders podcast. We are leaving honor at the door. We are rats. We are camping the extraction points. If you are a Topside Sheriff or a PvE purist, prepare to get griefed.

NICKY’S BODY COUNT

• 3,557 Total Downloads (Empire Status)
• 1 Unnecessary Skull Merchant Buff
• 7 Seconds of "Grace Period" before the camping meter fills (useless)
• 400 Left-footed Nike shoes stolen by Vinnie
• 1 Fake Egyptian Pharaoh buried in the California dunes
• 4 Percent Energy Drink by volume
• 1 New Rat-Focused Podcast Launched
• 0 Respect for "Topside Sheriffs"
• 2 Convections (or Conventions?)

• Bloodpoint Bribe Fu
• Oat Milk Latte Fu
• Mobile Command Center Trunk Fu
• Extraction Camping Fu
• Dungeon Synth Surf Rock Lullaby Core Fu

(00:00) Intro: Episode 77 & The Audio Struggle

(01:45) Patch 9.3.0: Anti-Slug & Anti-Tunnel Walkbacks

(16:24) TOXIC F*CKING NEWS!

(21:30) The "Munch Munch" vs. "Manja Manja" Debate

(48:18) WHERE THE F*CK?

(59:15) ANNOUNCEMENT

(01:07:52) OUTRO MUSIC GENRE