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The experiments in game format continues in SC's fifth chapter, as we do a metric shit-torim of sidequests across two different cities before any major story beats! We're very community-minded in Rolent and Bose this week, and we get a blissful breather from meeting any new Society weirdos for a little bit. That said - if I find one more embossed note in the Kingdom of Liberl I am going to scream and scream and scream until I pass out. Find something else to do, B!!「 COVERED THIS WEEK 」Sky SC Chapter 5 - head to Bose, and complete the three OPTIONAL Bracer Guild quests!++++++++++Find us on the Orbal Net: http://trailspod.onlineA proud member of the TWG podcast network: http://theworstgarbage.online++++++++++Season 2 show art by the unbelievably skilled Tom Oxnam: https://www.tomoxnam.artIntro and Outro music from https://FreePD.com Intro: “Stunted Adventure” by Bryan TeohOutro: “Swing Maching” by Kevin MacLeod Thanks for listening!「 COVERED NEXT WEEK 」The end of Chapter 5!「 TWG COMMUNITY CHEST 」Here's three other shows on the TWG network you might enjoy!dotzip: A podcast about big games in small packages, with Chase, Kim and AJ! Lex guested on an episode earlier this year about the game No Case Should Remain Unsolved. Paws and Clause: Exploring the world of warrior cats in chronological order, with Scout and Jill!Wavelengths: Video game news for the rest of us, with Brendon Bigley!「 TIMESTAMPS 」

A whole chapter? In one episode?? Are we mad?We deliver on the premise of the show for once, and go chapter by chapter! Seems easy enough for a chill visit back home in Rolent, right? Probably. Hey what's that sound? And also what about that low-hanging cloud of tiny water droplets that's rolling in crazy fast?🔔「 COVERED THIS WEEK 」Sky SC Chapter 4 - the whole thing!「 LINKS 」Lex's video with Matt Horton about the game Consume Me, on the Flow State Youtube channel++++++++++Find us on the Orbal Net: http://trailspod.onlineA proud member of the TWG podcast network: http://theworstgarbage.online++++++++++Season 2 show art by the unbelievably skilled Tom Oxnam: https://www.tomoxnam.artIntro and Outro music from https://FreePD.com Intro: “Stunted Adventure” by Bryan TeohOutro: “Swing Maching” by Kevin MacLeod Thanks for listening!「 COVERED NEXT WEEK 」Sky SC Chapter 5 - head to Bose, and complete the three OPTIONAL Bracer Guild quests!「 TWG COMMUNITY CHEST 」Here's three other shows on the TWG network you might enjoy!Video Game Podtimism: The optimist's video game variety show, with Chase and DavidFlow State: A show about the games we get lost in, with Matt Horton (and our very own Lex as a writing partner!)Next Portable Console: A show about the games we take with us, with John, Federico and Brendon!「 TIMESTAMPS 」

Polish the cups and set the table, it's time for a tea party! And we're joined at the table by critical writer and fellow Trail sicko (affectionate), Autumn Wright!I mean... We've gotta run out to find this one missing kid up to seven times in a row first, but then we can relax with some Earl Gray and these delicious home-made cookies. Cheers!「 COVERED THIS WEEK 」The end of SC Chapter 3! If you'd like to see more from Autumn...Check out her website for links to many of her pieces across various publications!「 LINKS 」There’s a Right and Wrong Way to Remake A Classic Video Game—And The Iliad Explains How, by Marc Normandin on Endless ModeMatt's review of Silent Hill f on Stevivor++++++++++Find us on the Orbal Net: http://trailspod.onlineA proud member of the TWG podcast network: http://theworstgarbage.online++++++++++Season 2 show art by the unbelievably skilled Tom Oxnam: https://www.tomoxnam.artIntro and Outro music from https://FreePD.com Intro: “Stunted Adventure” by Bryan TeohOutro: “Swing Maching” by Kevin MacLeod Thanks for listening!「 COVERED NEXT WEEK 」Sky SC Chapter 4. Yep, the whole thing!「 TWG COMMUNITY CHEST 」Here's some other shows on the TWG network you might enjoy!Girl Mode: A podcast (mostly) about games, hosted by Robin and Willa! Autumn was on an episode earlier this year about Lost Records: Bloom & Rage.Press Start: Video game news by Gen Z journalists, with Tori, Nathaniel and Noah! Autumn was also on a recent episode of this show, about Microsoft and the BDS boycott.Frog of the Week: A short-form pondcast about frogs, hosted by Kim (and edited by past guest AJ!) Into the Aether: A low-key video game podcast! For chill vibes and episode runtimes that make us look un-talkative, check out Brendon and Stephen's show!「 TIMESTAMPS 」

It's busy busy busy in Grancel for Estelle Bright! We've gotta protect the peace (treaty), AND hunt down some totally normal missing kid? Also: can you really call yourself a "Phantom Thief" if you literally show up all the time dude.「 COVERED THIS WEEK 」Chapter 3, until you go to sleep and then end up at Erbe Royal Villa! ++++++++++Find us on the Orbal Net: http://trailspod.onlineA proud member of the TWG podcast network: http://theworstgarbage.online++++++++++Season 2 show art by the unbelievably skilled Tom Oxnam: https://www.tomoxnam.artIntro and Outro music from https://FreePD.com Intro: “Stunted Adventure” by Bryan TeohOutro: “Swing Maching” by Kevin MacLeod Thanks for listening!「 COVERED NEXT WEEK 」The end of Chapter 3!「 TWG COMMUNITY CHEST 」Here's three other shows on the TWG network you might enjoy!Can't Let It Go: An audio powerpoint party, with Matt Horton and AC! (Our Matt was on a bonus episode about queer games, on Matt Horton's ko-fi!)Memory Card Manuscript: Short essays about games worth remembering, by Stephen Hilger!Press Start: Video game news by Gen Z journalists, with Tori, Nathaniel and Noah!「 TIMESTAMPS 」

Hold on to your butts everyone, things are still rattling about in Zeiss! We've got a plan though. Just as soon as we place these gadgets powered by magical rocks, it's over for that tinted-lens-wearing beefcake.We also mention it in the episode but we'll be taking a break next week, then returning the following week with Chapter 3. Take this time to reorganise your orbments and update your Bracer notebooks, and we'll see you in two weeks!「 COVERED THIS WEEK 」The end of Chapter 2!++++++++++Find us on the Orbal Net: http://trailspod.online++++++++++Season 2 show art by the unbelievably skilled Tom Oxnam: https://www.tomoxnam.artIntro and Outro music from https://FreePD.com Intro: “Stunted Adventure” by Bryan TeohOutro: “Swing Maching” by Kevin MacLeod Thanks for listening!「 COVERED NEXT EPISODE 」Chapter 3, until you go to sleep and then end up at Erbe Royal Villa! 「 TIMESTAMPS 」

Surprise, it's an extra episode! We caught up with our friend Brendon Bigley (Into the Aether, Wavelengths, Next Portable Console and more) for a "quick" chat about the 1st Chapter demo that dropped last week. And also to talk about other interesting news!「 COVERED THIS WEEK 」The Trails in the Sky 1C demo! (So, spoiler warning for all of Sky's prologue.) If you'd like to see more from Brendon...Wavelengths: Brendon's website/YouTube channel, featuring video game news for the rest of us!Into the Aether: A low-key video game podcast, featuring Brendon and Stephen Hilger (and edited by previous guest AJ)!The Worst Garbage Discord community: The home of dotzip, Into the Aether, Wavelengths... everything! You'll catch both of Trails through Trails' hosts on there pretty often, too ;)++++++++++Find us on the Orbal Net: http://trailspod.online++++++++++Season 2 show art by the unbelievably skilled Tom Oxnam: https://www.tomoxnam.artIntro and Outro music from https://FreePD.com Intro: “Stunted Adventure” by Bryan TeohOutro: “Swing Maching” by Kevin MacLeod Thanks for listening!「 TIMESTAMPS 」

Welcome to Chapter 2 of Second Chapter! We heard you like sidequests. This one's real top-heavy with optional content, everybody! We're here to support community this week, not advance the plot! And as usual, supporting community means... fighting the Army, I guess?「 COVERED THIS WEEK 」Sky SC Chapter 2, until you're told to go to Sanktheim Gate!++++++++++Find us on the Orbal Net: http://trailspod.online++++++++++Season 2 show art by the unbelievably skilled Tom Oxnam: https://www.tomoxnam.artIntro and Outro music from https://FreePD.com Intro: “Stunted Adventure” by Bryan TeohOutro: “Swing Maching” by Kevin MacLeod Thanks for listening!「 COVERED NEXT WEEK 」The end of Chapter 2!「 TIMESTAMPS 」

When there's something strangeIn your neighbourhoodWho you gonna call?Us, Bracers! 👻「 COVERED THIS WEEK 」The end of Chapter 1!「 LINKS 」Trails in the Sky SC Quartz/Arts Guide from Neoseeker++++++++++Find us on the Orbal Net: http://trailspod.online++++++++++Season 2 show art by the unbelievably skilled Tom Oxnam: https://www.tomoxnam.artIntro and Outro music from https://FreePD.com Intro: “Stunted Adventure” by Bryan TeohOutro: “Swing Maching” by Kevin MacLeod Thanks for listening!「 COVERED NEXT WEEK 」Chapter 2, until you're told to go to Sanktheim Gate.「 TIMESTAMPS 」

Are you listening to this on an Apple Watch? It's ok if you are, we're not mad! Just deeply curious.「 COVERED THIS WEEK 」Sky SC Chapter 1 - until you return to the city you flew into, with a third party member in tow!++++++++++Find us on the Orbal Net: http://trailspod.online++++++++++Season 2 show art by the unbelievably skilled Tom Oxnam: https://www.tomoxnam.artIntro and Outro music from https://FreePD.com Intro: “Stunted Adventure” by Bryan TeohOutro: “Swing Maching” by Kevin MacLeod Thanks for listening!「 COVERED NEXT WEEK 」The end of Chapter 1!「 TIMESTAMPS 」

It's time to begin a NEW Trail in the Sky, Second-Chapter-ly! We pick up right where we left off with Estelle, and everything is totally fine.Welcome back for season two of the show! It's very exciting to be diving into an all-new adventure with our favourite crew. We'll be breaking up the game one chapter (or half-chapter) at a time, so this week we're starting with the whole prologue. The whole thing! In one episode!「 COVERED THIS WEEK 」The whole prologue of Sky SC!「 LINKS 」Matt's review of Donkey Kong Bananza at StevivorNintendo Life's interview with Toshihiro KondoRPGSite's interview with Toshihiro Kondo++++++++++Find us on the Orbal Net: http://trailspod.online++++++++++Season 2 show art by the unbelievably skilled Tom Oxnam: https://www.tomoxnam.artIntro and Outro music from https://FreePD.com Intro: “Stunted Adventure” by Bryan TeohOutro: “Swing Maching” by Kevin MacLeod Thanks for listening!「 COVERED NEXT WEEK 」Sky SC Chapter 1 - until you return to the city you flew into, with a third party member in tow!「 TIMESTAMPS 」

We've officially finished Trails in the Sky First Chapter! Hell yeah! We invited Chase Allhart (dotzip, Video Game Podtimism) and AJ Fillari (dotzip and podcast editor extraordinaire) to join us and talk about our overall experience with the game,how we felt about it, and do a (sorta) quick recap of the whole game. Spoilers ahead! We also answer some great questions sent in by listeners of the show, thank you so much to everyone who submitted!We'll be back in a few weeks to start Trails in the Sky SC, beginning with the whole prologue for episode one. See you then! If you'd like to see more from AJ and Chase...dotzip: A podcast about big games in small packages, featuring AJ & Chase alongside their cohost Kim. Lex also guested on a recent episode!Video Game Podtimism: The optimist's video game variety show, featuring Chase and best friend David. They play the okay-est games out there and gosh, what they love about them. The Worst Garbage Discord community: The home of both VGP and dotzip. You'll catch both of Trails through Trails' hosts on there pretty often too!「 COVERED THIS WEEK 」A recap of the whole dang game. Spoilers abound!「 LINKS 」Trails in the Sky FC Maps from Crimson Tear Trails at Sunrise's fan translation++++++++++Find us on the Orbal Net: http://trailspod.online++++++++++Season 1 show art by the fabulously talented Tom Oxnam: https://www.tomoxnam.artIntro and Outro music from https://FreePD.com Intro: “Stunted Adventure” by Bryan TeohOutro: “Swing Maching” by Kevin MacLeod Thanks for listening. See you in season 2!「 TIMESTAMPS 」

When we started this journey into the life of a bracer, it was all about finding mushrooms and fighting the army. After a trip around the entire nation of Liberl, it's changed to be about... well, uh. Storming the capital. But in a good way!! We're fighting AGAINST the misogynists. We also have to fight our way through one of the most devious dungeons in all my years of RPG playing, my goodness. Get ready for about eight and a half minutes about that!It's time to finish the fight! And then immediately start the next fight, because hot damn that ending is really something.Join us next week as we go back over the whole game and our feelings about it, with two extra-special guests joining the show!「 COVERED THIS WEEK 」The end of Trails in the Sky: First Chapter!「 LINKS 」Trails in the Sky FC Maps from Crimson Tear ++++++++++Find us on the Orbal Net: http://trailspod.online++++++++++Season 1 show art by the fabulously talented Tom Oxnam: https://www.tomoxnam.artIntro and Outro music from https://FreePD.com Intro: “Stunted Adventure” by Bryan TeohOutro: “Swing Maching” by Kevin MacLeod Thanks for listening!「 COVERED NEXT WEEK 」A wrap-up of the whole game and our thoughts about it - with two fabulous guests!「 TIMESTAMPS 」

It's really ramping up in Grancel. The Martial Arts tournament is coming to a climax, and the winners get a dinner invite to the castle! With mail to deliver and a queenly conversation to be had, Josh and Estelle better get themselves hyped. Also, along the way Lex unveils the thesis of the whole dang thing! 「 COVERED THIS WEEK 」Final Chapter, until the party splits into two groups!「 LINKS 」Trails in the Sky FC Maps from Crimson Tear ++++++++++Find us on the Orbal Net: http://trailspod.online++++++++++Season 1 show art by the fabulously talented Tom Oxnam: https://www.tomoxnam.artIntro and Outro music from https://FreePD.com Intro: “Stunted Adventure” by Bryan TeohOutro: “Swing Maching” by Kevin MacLeod Thanks for listening!「 COVERED NEXT WEEK 」The end of Trails in the Sky: First Chapter「 TIMESTAMPS 」

Oh boy we're here, a real metropolis! The Big Acerbic Tomato! Culture, festivities, shops, and... huh! A surprising military presence, actually. Welp! Never mind that, there's a Martial Arts Tournament calling Joshua and Estelle's names.「 COVERED THIS WEEK 」Final Chapter, until you're told to go to the Cathedral at night.「 LINKS 」Trails in the Sky FC Maps from Crimson Tear Trails in the Sky FC Quartz/Arts Guide by KholdStareMud from GameFAQs++++++++++Find us on the Orbal Net: http://trailspod.online++++++++++Season 1 show art by the fabulously talented Tom Oxnam: https://www.tomoxnam.artIntro and Outro music from https://FreePD.com Intro: “Stunted Adventure” by Bryan TeohOutro: “Swing Maching” by Kevin MacLeod Thanks for listening!「 COVERED NEXT WEEK 」Final Chapter, until the party splits into two groups!「 TIMESTAMPS 」

They just keep putting more chapter in every chapter of this game! There's so much to do this week. From the highest tower to the deepest cavern, to straight-up just giving the military-industrial complex the finger - you know the Brights have it covered. Can we be honest with each other, it's kind of aspirational! Be the Bright you wanna see in the world.「 COVERED THIS WEEK 」The end of Chapter 3!「 LINKS 」Trails in the Sky FC Maps from Crimson Tear Trails in the Sky FC Quartz/Arts Guide by KholdStareMud from GameFAQs++++++++++Find us on the Orbal Net: http://trailspod.online++++++++++Season 1 show art by the fabulously talented Tom Oxnam: https://www.tomoxnam.artIntro and Outro music from https://FreePD.com Intro: “Stunted Adventure” by Bryan TeohOutro: “Swing Maching” by Kevin MacLeod Thanks for listening!「 COVERED NEXT WEEK 」Trails in the Sky FC: Final Chapter, until you're told to go to the Cathedral at night.「 TIMESTAMPS 」

The heart of industry! The cradle of creativity! The origin point of the multi-warehouse delivery system!That's right, we're in Zeiss and everything is fine. It'll probably stay fine. They have the world's best translation book here, it's perfect!「 COVERED THIS WEEK 」Chapter 3, until you're told to go to a tower!「 LINKS 」Trails in the Sky FC Maps from Crimson Tear ++++++++++Find us on the Orbal Net: http://trailspod.online++++++++++Season 1 show art by the fabulously talented Tom Oxnam: https://www.tomoxnam.artIntro and Outro music from https://FreePD.com Intro: “Stunted Adventure” by Bryan TeohOutro: “Swing Maching” by Kevin MacLeod Thanks for listening!「 COVERED NEXT WEEK 」The end of Chapter 3!「 TIMESTAMPS 」

Stick a slice of toast between your teeth and run between the cherry blossoms, because you're late for your very first day of Trails School! No, not that other one, that comes later. This is, uh, the Trails of Enrolled Teens. Enjoy the school festival!「 COVERED THIS WEEK 」The end of Chapter 2!「 LINKS 」Trails in the Sky FC Maps from Crimson Tear Matt's Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 review on Stevivor++++++++++Find us on the Orbal Net: http://trailspod.online++++++++++Season 1 show art by the fabulously talented Tom Oxnam: https://www.tomoxnam.artIntro and Outro music from https://FreePD.com Intro: “Stunted Adventure” by Bryan TeohOutro: “Swing Maching” by Kevin MacLeod Thanks for listening!「 COVERED NEXT WEEK 」Chapter 3, until you're told to go to a tower!「 TIMESTAMPS 」

This is the most important episode of the whole podcast because this is the episode where we meet the gourd boar.「 COVERED THIS WEEK 」Chapter 2, until you arrive at a school!「 LINKS 」Trails in the Sky FC Maps from Crimson Tear Matt's Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 review on Stevivor++++++++++Find us on the Orbal Net: http://trailspod.online++++++++++Season 1 show art by the fabulously talented Tom Oxnam: https://www.tomoxnam.artIntro and Outro music from https://FreePD.com Intro: “Stunted Adventure” by Bryan TeohOutro: “Swing Maching” by Kevin MacLeod Thanks for listening!「 COVERED NEXT WEEK 」The end of chapter 2!「 TIMESTAMPS 」

You just can't fish anything these days!But failing that, you can investigate a burglary and cause noise pollution to an entire body of water at the same time.「 COVERED THIS WEEK 」Up to the end of Chapter 1!「 LINKS 」Trails in the Sky FC Maps from Crimson Tear++++++++++Find us on the Orbal Net: http://trailspod.online++++++++++Season 1 show art by the fabulously talented Tom Oxnam: https://www.tomoxnam.artIntro and Outro music from https://FreePD.com Intro: “Stunted Adventure” by Bryan TeohOutro: “Swing Maching” by Kevin MacLeod Thanks for listening!「 COVERED NEXT WEEK 」Chapter 2, until you arrive at a school!「 TIMESTAMPS 」

Alright, it's time to set out on our grand Bracer tour of Liberl! First stop: Bose, the "we're nice here" city! Who will we meet? A lore-master supreme? A bi king? A General jerk?Yes.「 COVERED THIS WEEK 」Chapter 1, until you get to explore an airship!「 LINKS 」Trails in the Sky FC Maps from Crimson Tear  The Curse of Kiseki: How One Of Japan's Biggest RPGs Barely Made It To America by Jason Schreier++++++++++Find us on the Orbal Net: http://trailspod.online++++++++++Season 1 show art by the fabulously talented Tom Oxnam: https://www.tomoxnam.artIntro and Outro music from https://FreePD.com Intro: “Stunted Adventure” by Bryan TeohOutro: “Swing Maching” by Kevin MacLeod Thanks for listening!「 COVERED NEXT WEEK 」Up to the end of Chapter 1!「 TIMESTAMPS 」