Join us for episode #139 on July 30th, 2024, at 9AM GMT, when we dive into our first impressions of the Path of Exile: Settlers of Kalguur expansion following an intense league start weekend. Our hosts, CatmasterOP and BalorMage, are thrilled to be joined by two incredible guests: the SSF master and All4One author Lighty, and the unbelievably positive community favorite video essay creator TalkativeTri. We’ll be sharing our initial experiences and thoughts on the Settlers of Kalguur Challenge League. From the first encounters with Dannig, Rog, Tujen, and Gwennen, to the exciting new resources like Crimson Iron and Verisium, we’ll cover all the highs and lows of our adventures in Wraeclast. Hear about our progress in building the town of Kingsmarch and the strategies we've employed to establish trade routes and manage our shipments. This episode will delve into the new trade market system for currency and how it’s changing the economy of Path of Exile. Faustus, the Heist league NPC, has made trading more efficient and streamlined, and we’ll discuss our experiences with this new system during the league start. We’ll also explore the Gladiator and Warden Ascendancy Classes, sharing our thoughts on the rework of the Gladiator, focusing on Bleeding, Block, and Retaliation skills, and the new Warden class with its elemental attacks and unique defensive abilities. How have these changes impacted our gameplay so far? Tune in to find out. Additionally, we’ll be talking about the significant endgame improvements, including new encounters in Tier 16 and Tier 17 Maps, and the introduction of the 6th Map Device Slot. Hear our initial reactions to these changes and how they’re affecting our endgame strategies. Console players will also want to tune in as we discuss the enhancements to the Path of Exile experience on consoles, with reduced loading times, improved visual fidelity, and optimized performance for next-gen consoles. Finally, we’ll share our progress in town building and managing shipments, discussing the best methods for hiring workers, defending Kingsmarch from threats, and making the most out of the new crafting and recombination systems. Don't miss out on this exciting episode where we give you our first impressions and tips for thriving in the Settlers of Kalguur league. Make sure to like, subscribe, and ring the notification bell to stay updated on all our latest episodes and insights. ---------------------------------------------------------------- WRITTEN SHIPPING GUIDE: https://www.reddit.com/r/pathofexile/comments/1effp3q/ultimate_kingsmarch_shipping_guide/ SHIPPING CHEAT SHEET: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gtB0hPJeVA2JolLddvlp_dXywDfMHGenzJ3O6bW7l8A/edit?gid=0#gid=0 ---------------------------------------------------------------- PATREON ►► https://www.patreon.com/catmasterOP LIVE STREAM ►► https://www.twitch.tv/catmasterOP TWITTER ►► https://www.twitter.com/catmasterOP PODCAST FATED CONNECTIONS ►► https://linktr.ee/fatedpodcast EVERYTHING ►► https://linktr.ee/catmasterOP ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks For Watching! #Pathofexile #ARPG #Explained