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Split the Veil

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Split the Veil covers all things Bioware - from Mass Effect, to Dragon Age, Bioware classics, and Anthem. Hosted by Caitie (Ghil Dirthalen on YouTube) and Jordan (The Exalted March on YouTube).
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Episodes

Split the Veil 48: Companion Review! Mass Effect

In this episode Caitie and Jordan discuss the squad from Mass Effect, ranking each companion, talking romance (and ninja-mance), why Kaidan isn't better and the far far far far future.

Nov 21, 20191 hr 11 minEp. 48

Split the Veil 47: Dragon Age Origins and cRPGs

In this episode Caitie and Jordan look back at the intersection of new and old RPGs in Dragon Age: Origins, and muse about the possibility of Dragon Age getting a cRPG title in addition to Dragon Age 4. Also Jordan talks about the new Kanye West album and Fallout 1.

Nov 01, 20191 hr 1 minEp. 47

Split the Veil 46: Companion Review! Dragon Age: Origins

In this episode, Caitie and Jordan review the party members of Dragon Age: Origins, ranking each of them on a scientifically proven (not really) scale in multiple categories. Find out who we rank as our favorites. And also, a very brief talk about the dangers of uncomfortable situations in Sailor Moon games.

Oct 11, 20191 hr 38 minEp. 46

Split the Veil 45: The Other Games BioWare Fans Should Play

In this episode, Caitie and Jordan discuss their favorite non-BioWare RPGs. We cover a few games you'd expect, but also some you might not. From character to story to gameplay to choice and consequence, we go over all the elements that make our favorite RPGs so good. Also. "Albino" "witcher" "dick" are words that are uttered. You're welcome.

Sep 27, 20191 hr 18 minEp. 45

Split the Veil 44: Anthem Six Months Later

In this episode Caitie and Jordan discuss the current state of Anthem, their thoughts on the Cataclysm event, and the surprisingly successful sales numbers for Anthem. Also Jordan can't shut up about Technomancer.

Sep 06, 20191 hr 13 minEp. 44

Split the Veil 43: The Voices of BioWare

In this episode Caitie and Jordan discuss some of the most memorable actors in the BioWare catalogue - we run down some of our favorite acting performances in Dragon Age, Mass Effect, KotOR and more. Also: we talk a little bit about the Nintendo Switch and Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

Aug 23, 20191 hr 11 minEp. 43

Split the Veil 42: The Answer to the Ultimate Question

In this episode Caitie and Jordan discuss death and its ramifications in the Mass Effect and Dragon Age franchises. Also a brief discussion about ghosts, Chicago, and risky Google searches.

Aug 01, 20191 hr 2 minEp. 42

Split the Veil 41: BioWare Mobile Games Past and Future (2D Waifus)

In this episode Caitie and Jordan discuss BioWare games on mobile - everything from Mass Effect to Dragon Age standalone mobile titles, to companion apps, to brainstorming what a good BioWare game on mobile would look like... and lastly, a side conversation on 2D waifus.

Jul 18, 20191 hr 12 minEp. 41

Split the Veil 40: State of the Nations

In this episode Caitie and Jordan discuss the different countries in Thedas, different species in Mass Effect, and the balance between alliances vs national or species self interest. We go in depth on the culture of Tevinter, the qunari, and also the differences between politics in the Milky Way vs Andromeda galaxy in Mass Effect.

Jul 05, 20191 hr 3 minEp. 40

Split the Veil 39: Two Years and E3

In this episode Caitie and Jordan discuss their thoughts following E3, discussing Cyberpunk 2077, Keanu Reeves, Outer Worlds, Animal Crossing, Pokemon, and the formats E3 presentations use. Also: we sort of remember this is our two year anniversary episode.

Jun 14, 20191 hr 6 minEp. 39

Split the Veil 38: Dragon Age Franchise DLC

In this episode, Caitie and Jordan discuss all the major DLC in the Dragon Age franchise - from Witchhunt, to Legacy, to Trespasser and more... and also maybe reminisce about ice cream trucks.

May 17, 20191 hr 16 minEp. 38

Split the Veil 37: Blightnado

In this episode Caitie and Jordan discuss their wildest dreams for Dragon Age 4, including a open world that works, a smaller map that works better, how heists would work, new party gameplay, and maybe briefly a discussion about two blights at once happens.

May 03, 20191 hr 8 minEp. 37

Split the Veil 35: DA Choices! Dragon Age: Origins Edition

In this episode Caitie and Jordan go over a few of their favorite choices in Dragon Age Origins, from starting point, to Orzammar, to the myriad of choices during the landsmeet, to why Morrigan should or shouldn't be stabbed.

Apr 05, 20191 hr 2 minEp. 35

Split the Veil 34: Anthem Community Dialogue

In this episode, Caitie and Jordan discuss the Anthem community's dialogue with BioWare, trends on the Anthem subreddit, and the broader issues around consumerism, social media, and developer-fan relations.

Mar 21, 20191 hr 17 minEp. 34

Split the Veil 33: Anthem #SexyDangerous

In this episode, Caitie and Jordan dive into their Anthem review, discussing the story in-depth including characters, plot, themes, and more. Plus thoughts on gameplay, loot, progression, marketing, etc. Almost 2 1/2 hours of Anthem coverage.

Mar 08, 20192 hr 24 minEp. 33

Split the Veil 32: EA Earnings & Single Player Future

In this episode Caitie and Jordan discuss the latest earnings report from EA, and the comments made by executive leadership at EA regarding single player games. We discuss Battlefield V, future BioWare games, microtransactions and more.

Feb 15, 20191 hr 10 minEp. 32

Split the Veil 31: Anthem VIP Demo Recap

In this episode, Caitie and Jordan discuss their unique experiences with the Anthem VIP demo this past weekend, covering everything from impressions to technical problems, and what it means for the outlook on Anthem.

Jan 28, 20191 hr 16 minEp. 31

Split the Veil 30: Talking to the People

In this episode Caitie and Jordan discuss past episode comments, remember the woes of picking a name of the podcast, and get serious about romance plots in Bioware games (again).

Jan 17, 20191 hr 14 minEp. 30

Split the Veil 29: The BioWare Library

In this episode Caitie and Jordan recap novels in the Dragon Age and Mass Effect universe, talk about their favorites, and discuss whether non-game media should make major changes to plot and lore.

Jan 10, 20191 hr 4 minEp. 29

Split the Veil 28: Theory History: Inquisition

"In this episode Caitie and Jordan compare the Dragon Age hype leading up to the release of Inquisition and Trespasser to the current hype for DA4, comparing old trailers and theories."

Dec 20, 20181 hr 3 minEp. 28

Split the Veil 27: The Dread Wolf Rises

In this episode, Caitie and Jordan react to and analyze the Dragon Age 4 reveal teaser, discuss the newest Anthem story trailer, and talk about Obsidian's new RPG Outer Worlds.

Dec 08, 20181 hr 19 minEp. 27

Split the Veil 26: French, German, and Jennifer Hale

In this episode Caitie and Jordan listen to the French and German voice over options of Dragon Age: Inquisition and compare which ones they like more, but also, assert the vocal superiority of Jen Hale above all.

Nov 15, 20181 hr 12 minEp. 26

Split the Veil 25: Of Anthem and Marketing Reality

In this episode Caitie and Jordan discuss the latest gameplay footage from Anthem, EA/Bioware marketing strategies, how much Anthem looks like Warframe, and why Jordan can never be an EA "Game Changer"

Oct 31, 20181 hr 17 minEp. 25

Split the Veil 24: Mass Effect 3 Key Decisions

In this episode, Caitie and Jordan discuss major decisions in Mass Effect 3 including curing the genophage, the quarian-geth conflict, and the Control, Synthesis, Destroy ending (among others). Also: Pokemon. Pokemon and vegans. No, we're not sorry.

Oct 19, 20181 hr 9 minEp. 24

Split the Veil 23: Video Game Addiction

In this episode Caitie and Jordan discuss video game addiction, how it relates to Bioware games, and how we may want to consider what gaming addiction really is and what to do about it.

Oct 07, 20181 hr 3 minEp. 23

Split the Veil 22: Even More DAI Decisions!

In this episode Caitie and Jordan discuss more pivotal decisions in Dragon Age: Inquisition - including: Who to leave in The Fade, Mages or Templars, who should be the Divine, Well of Sorrows, and Solas (again).

Sep 20, 201859 minEp. 22

Split the Veil 21: Maker, Who Art Thou?

In this episode Caitie and Jordan discuss the Maker, the nature of deity in Dragon Age, elven gods, Solas (again), and what makes for the most interesting story in answering the big questions.

Sep 06, 201856 minEp. 21

Split the Veil 20: Into the Future of Mass Effect

In this episode, Caitie and Jordan discuss (somewhat aimlessly) features and other things they'd like to see in whatever the next Mass Effect game is... also we harp on Andromeda.

Aug 17, 20181 hr 16 minEp. 20

Split the Veil 19: The Exalted March Speaks

In this episode, Caitie talks to Jordan about Jordan, and his journey with Mass Effect, blogging, YouTube, and why he finally decided to not like Liam.

Aug 03, 20181 hr 5 minEp. 19
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