In her most relatable move yet, Victoria tries to convince her dad to murder her sister. We're discussing chapters 17.9 and 17.10! Discussion Question Favorite example in fiction of characters who you desperately want to be friends. If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel free to reach out to us. Also, always make sure you check out the Parahumans Reddit thread: https://reddit.com/r/parahumans for lots of great Ward related discussion. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doof...
Nov 07, 2019•2 hr 26 min
Happy Halloween! This week we discuss chapters 17.7 and 17.8! After washing all that sex off, Victoria heads back to the Warden’s situation room where she proceeds to ignore all of the orders and advice she gets. Check out the rules for the 2nd annual costume contest: https://www.doofmedia.com/2019/10/08/weve-got-ward-halloween-costume-contest-2/ Discussion Question Favorite example in fiction of scene where characters watch things happen on screens or some other medium. If you have any question...
Oct 31, 2019•2 hr 30 min
This week we cover chapters 17.5 and 17.6. Victoria desperately reaches out for connections, but they're all just slightly out of reach. Except for the sex. She grasps that right by the dick. Check out the rules for the 2nd annual costume contest: https://www.doofmedia.com/2019/10/08/weve-got-ward-halloween-costume-contest-2/ Discussion Question Talk about your favorite example of a character in fiction “looking bad” within the story, despite you - and the character - knowing that their actions ...
Oct 23, 2019•2 hr 7 min
As we head into chapters 17.3 and 17.4 the theme of the arc, and indeed the entire book comes into focus. Check out the rules for the 2nd annual costume contest: https://www.doofmedia.com/2019/10/08/weve-got-ward-halloween-costume-contest-2/ Discussion Question Could “you” be reconstructed from all available data about you? If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel free to reach out to us. Also, always make sure you check out the Parahumans Reddit thread: https://reddit.com/r/parahuma...
Oct 16, 2019•2 hr 15 min
Let's wrap up this Amy interlude part 2 and then get the hell out of her head. This week we're finishing up Arc 16 with chapter 16.z and then beginning Sundown with 17.1 and 17.2! Check out the winners of the 7th Quarterly Fan Art contest: https://www.doofmedia.com/2019/10/08/fan-art-contest-7-results/ Check out the rules for the 2nd annual costume contest: https://www.doofmedia.com/2019/10/08/weve-got-ward-halloween-costume-contest-2/ Discussion Question Character reunions are a great opportuni...
Oct 09, 2019•2 hr 20 min
It's a party in shard space and all your worst memories are invited! This week we're discussing From Within chapters 16.11, 16.12 and the long-awaited Amy interlude 16.y (16.z will be covered on next week's episode) Due to covering three chapters both this week and next, there will be no discussion question this week. Just let us know what you thought about part 1 of the Amy interlude. If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel free to reach out to us. Also, always make sure you check ...
Oct 02, 2019•2 hr 40 min
Scott is at Fantastic Fest this week, so we're taking a break from the chapters to answer all of your questions! We'll be back next week for the latest four chapters! Thanks for all of your questions! It’s time for our next Fan Art Contest! Check out the theme, the rules, and the prizes right here: https://www.doofmedia.com/2019/09/03/weve-got-ward-fan-art-contest-7-reflections/ If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel free to reach out to us. Also, always make sure you check out the...
Sep 25, 2019•1 hr 52 min
From Within the Mall cluster's dream room...comes a big scary handyman called Mr. Hugs. This can't be good. We're talking about Chapters 16.9 and 16.10! It’s time for our next Fan Art Contest! Check out the theme, the rules, and the prizes right here: https://www.doofmedia.com/2019/09/03/weve-got-ward-fan-art-contest-7-reflections/ No discussion question this week. It's mailbag time. Submit questions via the Reddit thread or email us at gotwormpod@gmail.com! If you have any questions, comments o...
Sep 18, 2019•2 hr 21 min
Horrors continue to come From Within as we explore chapters 16.7 and 16.8. This one is rough. It’s time for our next Fan Art Contest! Check out the theme, the rules, and the prizes right here: https://www.doofmedia.com/2019/09/03/weve-got-ward-fan-art-contest-7-reflections/ Don’t forget to submit questions for the Mailbag! Email us at gotwormpod@gmail.com! DISCUSSION QUESTION Using dreams in storytelling can be hit or miss. Favorite use of dreams in Fiction and why it was effective? If you have ...
Sep 11, 2019•2 hr 21 min
From Within continues with 16.5 and 16.6! A few very intense conversation followed by some heartbreaking Heartbroken. Don't hurt the chicken. It's time for our next Fan Art Contest! Check out the theme, the rules, and the prizes right here: https://www.doofmedia.com/2019/09/03/weve-got-ward-fan-art-contest-7-reflections/ Don't forget to submit questions for the Mailbag! Email us at gotwormpod@gmail.com! DISCUSSION QUESTION Let’s talk about Natalie’s new cape laws. Is this the best possible law e...
Sep 04, 2019•2 hr
Welcome to the seventh episode of the podcast We've Got Weaverdice - Vegas! Internal team drama! The #BrainBros come into conflict with their greatest foe yet: themselves. And also a really messed up monster. That might be their greatest foe, actually. Join Brain Fog, Tex and Metric as they dive deep in over their heads in the city that never sleeps.
Sep 01, 2019•1 hr 34 min
We continue to explore what comes From Within with our discussion of chapters 16.3 and 16.4. Victoria is bonding with her shard friend which is great and not at all terrifying. DISCUSSION QUESTION Are Damsel and Swansong the same person? Why or why not? If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel free to reach out to us. Also, always make sure you check out the Parahumans Reddit thread: https://reddit.com/r/parahumans for lots of great Ward related discussion. Support us on Patreon Stay...
Aug 28, 2019•1 hr 53 min
It's new arc week here at We've Got Ward as we cover the first two chapters of Arc 16: From Within! Victoria and Kenzie be sad about Ashley! DISCUSSION QUESTION How do you relate to Victoria? If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel free to reach out to us. Also, always make sure you check out the Parahumans Reddit thread: https://reddit.com/r/parahumans for lots of great Ward related discussion. Support us on Patreon Stay updated with We've Got Ward: @gotwormpod Message us at gotwor...
Aug 21, 2019•2 hr 6 min
This week arc 15 Dying concludes with the death of one of our favorite characters. Try not to cry. We did. We're covering chapters 15.y and 15.z! DISCUSSION QUESTION What is your most impactful character death in written fiction and why? Make sure you spoil non-Worm/Ward deaths. If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel free to reach out to us. Also, always make sure you check out the Parahumans Reddit thread: https://reddit.com/r/parahumans for lots of great Ward related discussion. ...
Aug 14, 2019•2 hr 27 min
This week we continue to wade through the Dying with chapters 15.8 and 15.x. Breakthrough chooses the hidden "Fuck you, you do it" option and we finally meet Jeff the Nice Number Boy. DISCUSSION QUESTION When considering important, big questions, do you Sveta or do you Harbinger? If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel free to reach out to us. Also, always make sure you check out the Parahumans Reddit thread: https://reddit.com/r/parahumans for lots of great Ward related discussion....
Aug 07, 2019•2 hr 13 min
Our coverage Dying continues with chapters 15.6 and 15.7, wherein Contessa returns to the story and brings all the trolleys with her. DISCUSSION QUESTION Which option would YOU choose and why? If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel free to reach out to us. Also, always make sure you check out the Parahumans Reddit thread: https://reddit.com/r/parahumans for lots of great Ward related discussion. Support us on Patreon Stay updated with We've Got Ward: @gotwormpod Message us at gotwo...
Jul 31, 2019•2 hr 11 min
This week we continue Arc 15: Dying with two new chapters: 15.4 and 15.5. Amidst all the dying, Victoria is forced to make a horrible choice and Oops! Ashley did it again. DISCUSSION QUESTION Describe an example of a time when a Wildbow character undergoes change without the character themselves realizing it. If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel free to reach out to us. Also, always make sure you check out the Parahumans Reddit thread: https://reddit.com/r/parahumans for lots of ...
Jul 25, 2019•1 hr 59 min
This week, we are back from vacation and ready to begin dying. We're also starting Ward Arc 15: Dying. This episode covers chapters 15.a-15.3. DISCUSSION QUESTION What is your favorite DoubleBow? JayManiac's video response to our discussion question: https://youtu.be/uDtskkeLymM If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel free to reach out to us. Also, always make sure you check out the Parahumans Reddit thread: https://reddit.com/r/parahumans for lots of great Ward related discussion. ...
Jul 18, 2019•2 hr 32 min
This week, Arc 14 wraps up with a little bit of empathy and hope. We're talking about chapters 14.12 and 14.z DISCUSSION QUESTION Talk about how Parahumans has changed your perspective on things. If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel free to reach out to us. Also, always make sure you check out the Parahumans Reddit thread: https://reddit.com/r/parahumans for lots of great Ward related discussion. Support us on Patreon Stay updated with We've Got Ward: @gotwormpod Message us at go...
Jul 03, 2019•1 hr 59 min
This week, Amy fucks up some more, Scott explains what a milkshake duck is and our heroes are suddenly super cool with giving knives to children. We're talking about 14.10 and 14.11! DISCUSSION QUESTION As discussed in this episode, Wildbow uses Dot as a perfect third party to convey some information about Amy that Victoria’s perspective alone could not convey. Select your favorite instance in Parahumans in which differing perspectives have revealed important character information. Discuss the w...
Jun 26, 2019•2 hr 4 min
This week we've elected to temporarily rename the podcast to We Hate Amy. This week on We Hate Amy, we discuss chapters 14.8 and 14.9. DISCUSSION QUESTION Discuss an interesting example of playing with the format or playing with the conventions of a medium, how it was executed and what the effect was, from any piece of media. For example, the five dots in 14.9, or the “space” in 12.x. If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel free to reach out to us. Also, always make sure you check o...
Jun 19, 2019•2 hr 38 min
This week Scott and Matt take a very nuanced look at the Amy/Victoria situation...and then we yell at Amy a whole bunch. Balance. We're looking at chapters 14.6 and 14.7. DISCUSSION QUESTION Kenzie says that Chris will not change. Do you think this is true? Compare Chris' lack of change with another character's successful change. If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel free to reach out to us. Also, always make sure you check out the Parahumans Reddit thread: https://reddit.com/r/pa...
Jun 12, 2019•2 hr 15 min
This week on National Lampoon's Shin Vacation, Victoria and Company team up with some old friends and have a wonderful family reunion. We're covering chapters 14.4 and 14.5! Click here to see the winner of the 6th quarterly fan art contest: https://www.doofmedia.com/2019/06/04/fan-art-contest-6-results/ DISCUSSION QUESTION Talk about your favorite moment in Parahumans where a character reacts to something in the background of a scene. How does Wildbow use this technique to effectively communicat...
Jun 05, 2019•2 hr 5 min
This week on the show, everyone is starting to crack under the pressure, especially Victoria. We're discussing chapters 14.2 and 14.3! DISCUSSION QUESTION Compare and contrast Wildbow's approach and style to writing dialogue scenes with another author of your choice. If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel free to reach out to us. Also, always make sure you check out the Parahumans Reddit thread: https://reddit.com/r/parahumans for lots of great Ward related discussion. Support us o...
May 29, 2019•1 hr 52 min
This week on the show, it's time for the long-awaited Sveta interlude. Cauldron might be Tentacruel, but we're lucky that Sveta's friends are so Tentacool. ...Jigglypuff. We're wrapping up Arc 13 with 13.z and beginning arc 14 with 14.1! DISCUSSION QUESTION Both Ward and Worm have circled around the central idea that pretending to be someone for long enough can result in a person changing into the thing they were pretending to be. Discuss a character you feel best exemplifies that idea. Rules fo...
May 22, 2019•2 hr 15 min
This week Victoria has had enough of all of your bullshit. We're discussing chapters 13.10 and 13.11 DISCUSSION QUESTION Should Sveta go through with it? Why or why not? Rules for the Quarterly Fan Art Contest: https://www.doofmedia.com/2019/04/24/fanart6/ If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel free to reach out to us. Also, always make sure you check out the Parahumans Reddit thread: https://reddit.com/r/parahumans for lots of great Ward related discussion. Support us on Patreon S...
May 15, 2019•2 hr 33 min
This week on We've Got Ward, meet the new Cauldron, same as the old Cauldron. We're covering 13.x and 13.9! DISCUSSION QUESTION What moral quandary in Parahumans stuck with you the most, and how do you think Wildbow constructs such fiendish situations? Rules for the Quarterly Fan Art Contest: https://www.doofmedia.com/2019/04/24/fanart6/ If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel free to reach out to us. Also, always make sure you check out the Parahumans Reddit thread: https://reddit....
May 08, 2019•2 hr 2 min
This week on We've Got Ward, its the breakup heard 'round the world as the long-awaited Weld-pot finally boils over. We're covering Chapters 13.7 and 13.8! DISCUSSION QUESTION Most memorable setting in Parahumans, and the function it serves. If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel free to reach out to us. Also, always make sure you check out the Parahumans Reddit thread: https://reddit.com/r/parahumans for lots of great Ward related discussion. Support us on Patreon Stay updated wit...
May 01, 2019•2 hr 1 min
It's noir week on We've Got Ward as Private Dick Tattletale takes on Victoria's case of the fake diary. Chapters 13.5 and 13.6 see our two characters interview a group of colorful suspects trying to get to the bottom of a conspiracy that could shake hero teams to their core. DISCUSSION QUESTION Discuss some times Wildbow has blended elements of different genres, and what effects does that create? (Obviously, this extends beyond Parahumans) If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel fre...
Apr 24, 2019•2 hr 4 min
This week on We've Got Ward Arc 13 continues with 13.3 and 13.4. Jessica Yamada who reveals that everyone’s been reading Victoria's secret diary and they’re not happy about it. But Victoria doesn’t have a diary? OR DOES SHE!? DISCUSSION QUESTION Who wrote the diary and why? Check out the winner of March's Madness: https://www.doofmedia.com/marchmadness/ If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel free to reach out to us. Also, always make sure you check out the Parahumans Reddit thread:...
Apr 17, 2019•2 hr 3 min
