General Suggestions and Questions

cim · May 14th, 2010, 1:52:03 AM

Ask stuff here! Suggest stuff here!

One rule: NO CONTENT SUGGESTIONS. If you have a suggestion about a particular show, post in that show's thread. If you have a suggestion FOR a show, we have a thread for that too. This should be for suggestions with the podcast as a whole.

Thanks guys.

cim · May 14th, 2010, 9:35:10 AM

I fucked up the merge so the merged posts were "ahead" of the OP, so I deleted them... Here they are quoted with responses.

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Originally Posted by Fat cantab

Not a show idea, but may I suggest a torrent go up before a HTTP link? (The torrent could hit at the same time as the possible iTunes and Zune thingies).
The download speed from Smogon was pretty terrible, and I'm sure the admins would appreciate reducing the server load. I'm certainly prepared to help with seeding and even creating the torrent.

We'll look into this, not a bad idea.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat hugendugen

This is not so much a suggestion, as it is a question:

When you say metagame analysis, is that focused on the ou metagame? I'm a committed Uber battler and would love to hear from the likes of Theorymon or Jibaku, what they think. This could either be done as a segment within an episode or as an entire episode devoted to the Uber metagame.

Edit: when I refer to the Uber metagame, that's just an example. It could just as well be UU or LC... whatever

"OU Metagame Analysis" is exactly what it says. An analysis of the OU metagame. The natural extension is an Uber version...

**Seven Deadly Sins** · May 14th, 2010, 11:17:04 AM

Just to clarify... We plan on doing regular coverage of OU as interesting things happen, mainly since it's by far the most popular metagame, but we DO have coverage of other metagames planned. The next Smogcast will be covering UU, so look forward to it.

MetalGearFlaccid · May 19th, 2010, 9:08:51 PM

Would it be possible to create an iTunes-compatible RSS feed?

**Seven Deadly Sins** · May 19th, 2010, 9:29:05 PM

We're working on it.

Jess Mii · May 20th, 2010, 6:54:12 PM

I really liked the smogcast, I thought it was enjoyable to listen to (and btw, I am Philip7086 on Skype)

cim · May 22nd, 2010, 4:38:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Fat Jess Mii

I really liked the smogcast, I thought it was enjoyable to listen to (and btw, I am Philip7086 on Skype)

so to resolve the conflict in the cast, do you stalk phil or do you just like impersonating him or something

(maybe i have a similar dude stealing "chris is me" everywhere i go :()

TODICHU · May 28th, 2010, 11:58:18 PM

I was wondering if it was iTunes compatible or could be transferred to your iPod or mobile device.

-Thanks.

The-Fire · May 29th, 2010, 5:02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Fat TripleFinishSSBB

I was wondering if it was iTunes compatible or could be transferred to your iPod or mobile device.

-Thanks.

Simply get the file and drag it into your iTunes library.
's how I listened to it, anyway.

Alexa888 · May 29th, 2010, 5:11:34 AM

Could you do a section on UU?

McMamba · Jun 3rd, 2010, 3:02:36 PM

When can we expect the second part?

matty · Jun 10th, 2010, 3:36:50 AM

Can we at least have a queue of upcoming shows? I'd like to have an idea of what is going to be next

acinod · Jun 11th, 2010, 4:43:08 AM

I assume the Smogcast 2 won't be out by tomorrow because you posted that it will be out in 72 hours yesterday but you deleted your own post.

cim · Jun 11th, 2010, 7:21:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Fat acinod

I assume the Smogcast 2 won't be out by tomorrow because you posted that it will be out in 72 hours yesterday but you deleted your own post.

It will, didn't mean to delete that. 24 hours from now, a Smogcast will be up.

Quack quack.

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Originally Posted by Fat matty

Can we at least have a queue of upcoming shows? I'd like to have an idea of what is going to be next

Will do in the future, right now the post would say "we have a show coming out today and a few in the pipeline!" so I'd rather not right this minute.

cim · Jun 12th, 2010, 2:36:17 AM

Update: Gimme another day, terrible things happened.

Master WGS · Jun 13th, 2010, 2:43:50 AM

Though you said you're working on it, figured I'd throw out that an iTunes-friendly RSS feed would be boss.

I'm sure you know this, though.

cim · Jun 13th, 2010, 4:58:20 PM

That's the plan. An xml file exists, it's just a matter of uploading it to the right place with the right references and stuff.

Waiting on SDS to make a YouTube version...

acinod · Jun 13th, 2010, 8:15:06 PM

So I believe you've finished making the podcast but having trouble uploading it? Hope it gets uploaded by this weekend. The YouTube version can always be uploaded later since Smogon should get it first.

cim · Jun 13th, 2010, 9:14:44 PM

Only admins can upload files of this size to Smogon without causing bandwidth issues apparently.

Feel free to divert any questions about future shows in development to the timeline thread.

GAK · Jun 14th, 2010, 1:01:12 PM

Could you put it up for download on iTunes?

***jumpluff**** · Jun 14th, 2010, 1:22:45 PM

As said repeatedly :P, it's being worked upon. Really, it is.

That's the plan. An xml file exists, it's just a matter of uploading it to the right place with the right references and stuff.

cim · Jun 14th, 2010, 11:36:25 PM

Submitted to iTunes this morning. Should be up momentarily.

Mikazukinoyaiba · Aug 25th, 2010, 1:07:12 AM

This thread is strangely sparse considering it's age, makes me nervous as to whether it is okay to ask this question here.

Are you guys making any plans on putting the smogcast up on Zune Marketplace?

**Seven Deadly Sins** · Aug 25th, 2010, 1:17:41 AM

I submitted it to them. If it's not up there, it's not our fault.

Ultima · Aug 29th, 2010, 7:10:01 PM

Might I suggest (Props to whoever does this) making a cool iTunes cover for it? And maybe a questions thread segment? A questions thread segment would probably clear up any confusion that happens (Like because of the Salamence ban.) You wouldn't have to do a crapload of questions just like 2 or 3 per episode.

Also, question. Do you guys release episodes on a regular basis or only when an issue such as the latter Salamence ban comes up.

EDIT: Oh and a segment on an episode on Doubles style battling would be awesome to learn for Shoddy Battle 2.

May 14th, 2010, 1:52:03 AM	#1
cim dreams of ladybugs crushed forever Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,369 five years here and i can't change my custom title :(	General Suggestions and Questions Ask stuff here! Suggest stuff here! One rule: NO CONTENT SUGGESTIONS. If you have a suggestion about a particular show, post in that show's thread. If you have a suggestion FOR a show, we have a thread for that too. This should be for suggestions with the podcast as a whole. Thanks guys. __________________ i was nobody we're all a little bit strange, don't worry about it

May 14th, 2010, 11:17:04 AM	#3
Seven Deadly Sins :D Moderator Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 4,177	Just to clarify... We plan on doing regular coverage of OU as interesting things happen, mainly since it's by far the most popular metagame, but we DO have coverage of other metagames planned. The next Smogcast will be covering UU, so look forward to it. __________________

May 19th, 2010, 9:29:05 PM	#5
Seven Deadly Sins :D Moderator Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 4,177	We're working on it. __________________

May 29th, 2010, 5:11:34 AM	#10
Alexa888 Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 576 Bwah!	Could you do a section on UU? __________________ ...

Jun 10th, 2010, 3:36:50 AM	#12
matty I still have the best avatar Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 290 3OH!3	Can we at least have a queue of upcoming shows? I'd like to have an idea of what is going to be next __________________ WE _BLACK ____OUT

May 19th, 2010, 9:08:51 PM	#4
MetalGearFlaccid Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1	Would it be possible to create an iTunes-compatible RSS feed?

May 20th, 2010, 6:54:12 PM	#6
Jess Mii Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 36 Wherever you go, there you'll be.	I really liked the smogcast, I thought it was enjoyable to listen to (and btw, I am Philip7086 on Skype)

May 28th, 2010, 11:58:18 PM	#8
TODICHU Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 14	I was wondering if it was iTunes compatible or could be transferred to your iPod or mobile device. -Thanks.

Jun 3rd, 2010, 3:02:36 PM	#11
McMamba Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 8	When can we expect the second part?

Jun 11th, 2010, 4:43:08 AM	#13
acinod Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 798 Australia	I assume the Smogcast 2 won't be out by tomorrow because you posted that it will be out in 72 hours yesterday but you deleted your own post. __________________ Platinum Friend Code: 1676 6413 1995 Heart Gold Friend Code: 4340 4908 9618 Trade Thread has been revived: http://www.smogon.com/forums/showthread.php?t=46182 NEWEST RNG BREED: Adamant Gyarados 31 / 31 / 31 / x / 31 / 31 (Flawless much?) Annoying Mushrooms - OU RMT

Jun 12th, 2010, 2:36:17 AM	#15
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Jun 13th, 2010, 2:43:50 AM	#16
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Jun 13th, 2010, 4:58:20 PM	#17
cim dreams of ladybugs crushed forever Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,369 five years here and i can't change my custom title :(	That's the plan. An xml file exists, it's just a matter of uploading it to the right place with the right references and stuff. Waiting on SDS to make a YouTube version... __________________ i was nobody we're all a little bit strange, don't worry about it

Jun 13th, 2010, 8:15:06 PM	#18
acinod Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 798 Australia	So I believe you've finished making the podcast but having trouble uploading it? Hope it gets uploaded by this weekend. The YouTube version can always be uploaded later since Smogon should get it first. __________________ Platinum Friend Code: 1676 6413 1995 Heart Gold Friend Code: 4340 4908 9618 Trade Thread has been revived: http://www.smogon.com/forums/showthread.php?t=46182 NEWEST RNG BREED: Adamant Gyarados 31 / 31 / 31 / x / 31 / 31 (Flawless much?) Annoying Mushrooms - OU RMT

Jun 13th, 2010, 9:14:44 PM	#19
cim dreams of ladybugs crushed forever Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,369 five years here and i can't change my custom title :(	Only admins can upload files of this size to Smogon without causing bandwidth issues apparently. Feel free to divert any questions about future shows in development to the timeline thread. __________________ i was nobody we're all a little bit strange, don't worry about it

Jun 14th, 2010, 1:01:12 PM	#20
GAK Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,359 Ubers Master	Could you put it up for download on iTunes? __________________ *It's a love story, baby just say yes.*

Jun 14th, 2010, 1:22:45 PM	#21
*jumpluff とびだせ・どうぶつの森 Super Moderator** Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,437 Location: Australia Mentor	As said repeatedly :P, it's being worked upon. Really, it is. That's the plan. An xml file exists, it's just a matter of uploading it to the right place with the right references and stuff. __________________

Jun 14th, 2010, 11:36:25 PM	#22
cim dreams of ladybugs crushed forever Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,369 five years here and i can't change my custom title :(	Submitted to iTunes this morning. Should be up momentarily. __________________ i was nobody we're all a little bit strange, don't worry about it

Aug 25th, 2010, 1:07:12 AM	#23
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Seven Deadly Sins :D Moderator Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 4,177	I submitted it to them. If it's not up there, it's not our fault. __________________

Aug 29th, 2010, 7:10:01 PM	#25
Ultima Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 45	Might I suggest (Props to whoever does this) making a cool iTunes cover for it? And maybe a questions thread segment? A questions thread segment would probably clear up any confusion that happens (Like because of the Salamence ban.) You wouldn't have to do a crapload of questions just like 2 or 3 per episode. Also, question. Do you guys release episodes on a regular basis or only when an issue such as the latter Salamence ban comes up. EDIT: Oh and a segment on an episode on Doubles style battling would be awesome to learn for Shoddy Battle 2. __________________ Friend Codes: HG- 2536 6759 1223 I may start an EV Training thread, so keep on the look out! Working on RNGing. I've restarted HG because I wanted to redo everything all over again (Johto is so nostalgic...) and will attempt to RNG after I complete the Hall of Fame. Last edited by Ultima; Sep 3rd, 2010 at 8:55:23 PM.