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Shield Up 255: We Stormed Neck-a-Ronie Plaza

This week Rory and Gav are still recovering from this year's Die Hard Watch-Along which somehow clocked in at almost 5 hours long. Check it out if you're an RKG Producer. 

To ease the pain they talk about the highs and lows of fantasy football and are already looking forward to losing themselves in more festive cheer.

Please keep sending us your topic suggestions, questions, funny stories, and Ming...

How to Watch | Lore MasterClass: End of Term Drinks

As I never get enough time to answer questions or spend in chat while doing the lectures, I thought it might be nice to make the last lecture of the year some informal drinks.

It'll be an opportunity to review what we've covered so far, ask questions, and look ahead to what we might want to tackle in the New Year. I'll have my laptop connected, so if we want to pull anything lore-related we can do quickly and take a look together.

Friday, 15th December at 6pm GMT | 1pm ET | 10am P...

Ep.11 | Caria Manor & Ranni's Offer | Roundtable Hold

Hey everyone, 

Welcome to Roundtable Hold. We've got lots to get through today, and that's even before we get hung up on Hannah Montana lore (delivered by Rory).

We're reviewing the amazing mini-dungeon that is Caria Manor, our fight with Loretta, and really delving into what it means to accept Ranni's invitation and become one of the Welsh Avengers.

We hope you enjoy the latest episode!

RKG x

Producer Stream: Die Hard Watch-Along

It's time for our annual Die Hard Watch-Along.

The Ronies are chilling, the rules have been set.

Come and join us for some violently funny Christmas cheers.

RKG x

EARLY ACCESS | RETRY: Elden Ring | Ep.23: Caria Manor

Rogier has decoded the knifeprint and believes Ranni the Witch might have something to do with the Night of Black Knives.

So we're heading North with Aunty Finchy to Caria Manor, Ranni's homestead and seat of the Carian Royal Family.

It's an amazing area and we're so happy we can share this episode early with you, our lovely RKG patrons.

Enjoy!

RKG x

Shield Up 254: RKG's Ultimate Batman Movie

After chatting about their favourite Batman films in a recent episode of RETRY, Krupa and Gav decided to create the perfect Batman movie.

We set ourselves the rule of only picking from the live action movies and we also had to come to an agreement on each of the categories. 

If you'd like to play along at home, our categories are: 

• Favourite Commissioner Gordon
• Favourite Alfred Pennyworth
• Favourite Batcave
• Favourite Batmobile
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RKG Store: Last UK Orders for Christmas

UPDATE: Last UK Orders for Christmas Extended to Sunday

Hey, everyone,

We just got an update from Everpress. The final cut-off for Christmas orders in the UK is this Sunday. So if you order by the end of Sunday, 10th December (UK time), we've been informed by Everpress, you'll receive your stuff in time for Christmas Day.

We've also seen some posts enquiring when the store is going to close. Well, we're going to leave it open until the New Year just in case ...

How to Watch | Producer Stream: Die Hard Watch-Along

It's just not Christmas without the RKG Die Hard Watch-Along! 

New patrons may be new to what has now become a holiday tradition so let us catch you up: 

In 2020, Gav Died Hard.

In 2021, Rory & Gav Died Harder.

in 2022, Rory & Ga...

EARLY ACCESS | RETRY: Elden Ring | Ep.22: Western Liurnia

Hey patrons,

We may have vanquished Rennala, Queen of the Full Moon, and uncovered the secrets of the Black Knife catacombs, but there's so much still to explore in Liurnia.

In this episode, Aunty Finchy explores the Western side, investigates the Four Belfries, gets to grips with a new Crystal Tear, and follows road heading North that mysteriously terminates...

We hope you enjoy this episode, which has so much stuff in it. We're still so early on in adventure but already 22...

Shield Up 253: How to Behave at Gigs

This week, Gav hits Powers up with a tale of terrible behaviour at a recent live music gig and the fellas discuss some ground rules for gigs. 

Please keep sending us your topic suggestions, questions, funny stories, and Minging or Fair Plays to: bit.ly/ShieldUp

RKG x

Ep.10: Ancient Civilisations & Modern Conspiracies | Roundtable Hold

Recently, alongside Rogier and with the aid of Fia, we've been investigating the mystery of the Black Knives plot and the assassination of Godwyn the Golden, the first of the demi-gods to die.

We've now retrieved the Cursemark of Death and explored the ancient civilisations of the Uhd.

So we thought it was worth taking a moment and going back over everything we know about Those Who Live in Death and the conspiracy against Marika's children.

Enjoy this week's episode!

R...

EARLY ACCESS | RETRY: Elden Ring | Ep.21: Ainsel River Well

While Rogier works on deciphering the black knifeprint, we're heading back underground with Aunty Finchy.

This time it's the Ainsel River Well, and underground things start to get weirder as we encounter new enemies and a great boss fight.

Enjoy the next episode of RETRY: Elden Ring early, patrons. Thank you so much for your support on this epic journey!

RKG x

Shield Up 252: The Nicest Message Ever

This week we read out quite possible the nicest message we have ever received (and probably will ever receive!). It's about kidneys and it's brilliant.

Please keep sending us your topic suggestions, questions, funny stories, and Minging or Fair Plays to: bit.ly/ShieldUp

RKG x

RKG Store: Last International Orders for Christmas

Hey everyone, 

Tomorrow is last day to order something from the RKG Store if you live outside the UK and want it to arrive in time for Christmas.

Thank you for all your support, and if you do pick up something, we hope you love it. We've tried hard to make sure the things we sell is of the best quality with thoughtful and attractive designs.

Being a patron is more than enough support, but if you do pick up a T-Shirt or even our new Make Souls Dark Again cap, it really d...

Lore MasterClass: The History of Sorcery Lore Map

Hey class,

Now you can watch the lecture in full, you can also see the little surprise I had for you at the end. It's this. Our first Lore Map.

This is a small one, a tase of what's to come, dedicated to the topic of our last class: the history of sorcery in the Lands Between.

On it, you'll find item descriptions for every sorcery in the game, which I've colour-coded and organised based on their origin. I've also tried to weave some kind of structure that will help orientate...

Lore MasterClass #3: An Annotated Tour of Raya Lucaria

Hey class,

Join me for a guided tour of the Grand Academy of Raya Lucaria, and learn all about the history of sorcery in the Lands Between.

I've also attached this month's lecture notes for you, and the wallpaper we made of Dr. Finchy out in the field, but you'll also shortly be receiving a link to the Miro board I explore at the end of this lecture.

Thank you so much for watching and your generous patience!

Krupa x

Now Starting... Lore MasterClass #3: An Annotated Tour of Raya Lucaria

UPDATE

Hey, everyone. Unfortunately the Internet in the studio decided to completely cut out last night about 1 hour, 38 minutes into the stream.

Fortunately, last night I was recording all my feeds locally, which will let me put together a snazzy 4K video version of the lecture. I should be able to share that with you today or tomorrow.

I'll post it separately on Patreon and link to the new section. There's something at the end of the stream I'm really eage...

EARLY ACCESS | RETRY: Elden Ring | Ep.20: The Black Knife Mystery

After a slight break, detective Aunty Finchy is back this week, teaming up with Rogier and Fia to go in search of the Black Knife Catacombs. It's time to learn more about the assassination of Godwyn the Golden.

As always, we're so happy to bring you next week's episode early. We hope you enjoy it, as we get deeper into the mysteries of Elden Ring.

RKG x

Shield Up 251: The Accidental Interstellar Special

This week Krupa and Gav inadvertently take over the whole podcast to discuss one of their favourite ever films. 

We mention it at the top but there are spoilers galore for Interstellar and pretty much all of Christopher Nolan's big films. Also, Third Rock From the Sun. 

If you want to send in your question for the annual Shield Up 100 Question Special, you've got until 23:59 (GMT) on November 24th to get your questions into this form: 2023-11-17 11:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post

How to Watch | Lore MasterClass #3: An Annotated Tour of Raya Lucaria

Hey class,

I'm delighted to say this week's lecture will be going ahead this Saturday.

We'll have a brand-new tech set-up which will allow me to easily switch between my lecture slides and the alternative universe of my good colleague, Dr. Tina Finchy, who will be helping us explore and discuss the history of sorcery while touring the Grand Academy of Raya Lucaria.

What will be discussing?

• The Primeval Current and William Wordsworth
• Brood parasitism and ...
  2023-11-15 18:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post

Rory Becomes RoboCop

Hey Producers and Posh Slugs,

We're just about to go live down in Old Detroit as Rory becomes OCP's cyborg policeman. 

If you can't make it live, the entire stream will be able to watch on demand anytime you like!

RKG x

Ep.9: Exploring Eastern Liurnia | Roundtable Hold

It's time to review our recent adventures in Eastern Liurnia.

On today's Roundtable Hold, we'll be reviewing...

• The revelation Marika shattered the Elden Ring and is imprisoned in the Erdtree. Why?
• We'll be mourning the death of the legendary bluntstone Thops
• Discussing why people might need god-blocking helmets after we picked up the Nox mirrorhelm

And more. We hope you enjoy today's episode!

RKG

EARLY ACCESS | RETRY: Elden Ring | Ep.19: Raya Lucaria Crystal Tunnel

This week we go in search of more Deathroot to take back to Gurranq, discover where the sorcerers get their glintstone, and meet a Crystalian.

We love being able to share the next episode of RETRY with you, our amazing patrons. We hope you enjoy today's episode!

Aunty Finchy will see you now.

RKG x

How to Watch | Producer Stream: Rory Becomes RoboCop

Hello Producers,

This week on Shield Up Rory finally watched RoboCop and we dedicated a whole episode of the podcast to writing this cultural wrong.

Now that The Boy Wonder has seen the state of Old Detroit for himself, it's time for him to take down some criminals in the brand new RoboCop: Rogue City.

Tuesday, 14th November at 7pm GMT | 2pm ET | 11am ET | 6am AEST

Join us t...

Shield Up 250: Rory's Never Seen... RoboCop

Recently we found out that Rory's never seen RoboCop and decided to fix that with an extra special episode dedicated to Paul Verhoeven's 1987 ultra-violent masterpiece.

If you've never seen the film, this is the perfect opportunity to also remedy that. We've split the podcast into two parts: Powers' predictions before watching the film then his reaction after we watched the film together. 

If you want to send in your question for the annual Shield Up 100 Question Special, you...

We Need Your Help with Shield Up!

In what has become one of our favourite traditions, this year we will once again be bringing you a bumper 100 question episode of Shield Up as a special treat to round off the year. 

If there's anything you've ever wanted to ask us as a team, individually or if you've got a Minging or Fair Play that needs sorting - get involved at the link above. 

Feel free to include your name for a shoutout or send them anonymously and try to keep them short and sweet because we've got...

RKG Store: First Batch Go to Print Later Today

Hey everyone,

As you know, the RKG store is back open in the run-up to Christmas.

The store will remain open for a few more weeks, but Everpress prints in batches and later today the first lot of orders will go into production.

So if you want the Make Souls Dark Again cap or any design to arrive as soon as possible, we'd recommend placing an order in the next 12 hours.

But the...

Postponed: Today's Lore MasterClass

Hey class,

Apologies but I'm going to have to postpone today's lecture.

Unfortunately, our tech set-up isn't liking what I'm asking it to do and being very unstable. 

I really want to make this lecture special, and want to take you on an annotated tour of Raya Lucaria, but don't want to worry about the spectre of Zimmo looming behind me. 

So I'm going to postpone and build something fool-proof for next time. (We already have this gear, but it's going to take ...

EARLY ACCESS | RETRY: Elden Ring | Ep.18: Eastern Liurnia

Update: hey, patrons. There were some weird glitches going on in the original upload, which we've fixed, and here's the link to that version which will be going out on Saturday.

Thanks for your patience!

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Hey RKG patrons,

Here's the next episode of RETRY a week early.

With our second shardbearer defeated, we continue to explore Eastern side of Liurnia. This place is massive and has many more secrets in store for us.

We've got a catacom...

Shield Up 249: Nuns on the Run

This week the lads talk about Welsh legend, The Black Nun and wonder if they're too old for midnight screenings (they're not). 

Please keep sending us your topic suggestions, questions, funny stories, and Minging or Fair Plays to: bit.ly/ShieldUp

Stay safe and keep your shield up!

RKG x