Topic Ideas:

1.)  I would like to see panelists from both of the major Beta alliances, and m2s, with some panelists from Alpha only corporations and possibly some of the new big ones like FOOM, AET and SUNDER discussing why they're not pursuing Beta access and what kind of incentives or penalties would need to be implemented to get them out there. 

In my opinion, there is way too much wasted Beta space at the moment while Alpha has seen a big population increase; even from established Beta corporations (I've personally spent many, too many, hours roaming beta islands just to either find no one at all or a couple mechs/heavy mechs sitting under stations and no one anywhere else).

As an addendum, I'd like to know what impact the 'expansion' and particularly the free time on inactive accounts has had on the aforementioned corporations and their numbers and strategies.  It's easy to see where some people have gone, and why, but other corps seem to present a less clear picture or none at all.  I've also noticed that, with today being the last day of the free 15 days on inactive accounts, the average number of accounts online is above where it was before.  However Beta remains a ghost town as stated.

2.)  What role do lights/assaults play? Are they even necessary for anything at all (outside ewar)?  How could they be changed or the game changed to make them viable?

3.)  Ewar is very strong on every level in this game, particularly demobs/ecms/neuts, do people feel that it needs some diminishing returns as are in virtually every other MMO?  What about with regards to npcs?  It's very common to see newbies complaining in General and Help about how strong Ewar bots are, even Ewar from bots that aren't technically Ewar as many combat npcs have demobs/neuts/drainers as well, is there too much?

Other idea:  I'd *LOVE* to see a DEV sit in to comment/answer questions/give an idea of game direction with regards to the above topics as well.  It's well known that several of them actively listen to the podcasts and it would certainly be more personable than rare blog updates.

I guess I don't see the value in Perpetuum Crossfire/Jerry Springer outside "ratings"

Particularly if there can be a DEV on the panel, I'd like to know what they think rather than listen to "You're a Blob newb!" "No, You're a Blob newb" "You just dock up and sit at your OP" "No you just sit at your OP"

All of which is demonstrably true of almost everyone.  I still think the first thing I listed is most important however.  A PVP game without any PVPers is shut down PVP game.

I would recommend one panelist from each alliance -- however this may prove a small panel with the recent formation of "New, New Hope"

No Jerry Springer antics (although finding our Jita is really the love child of Styx and Syndic would be awesome) we hope to have a good discussion.

62nd are definitely in, much respect there. M2S have a slot and I think the community would be happy to accommodate a number of different representatives. I encourage other players and alliances to step forward. There is a lot going on in this game and having the views of other gamers will be important. This is a golden opportunity to have constructive, mature debate on the state of the game. If people truly want this game to grow, it is our duty to support e open dialogue. The offer is there, it is for the community to waste if people don't step up.

I would like to participate, representing FOOM, a fairly large new corporation in the community.

Would be willing to attend if my schedule is in line with the proposed date and time.... If it is I'd come.

of course it will, but people like you cannot attend, you would never have a neutral stance on things I can imagine, I could be wrong, please quote me if I am. The podcasts are not for egos and told you so's Crep...

I think they cancelled the player panel for cast 7?

I too am wondering if the exploit and the subsequent actions taken by the devs will be a main point to talk about. I don't want to wait for next sunday on that.

Hello,

Incoming Transmission Podcast will be on break for a month or two. Until then please keep an eye out for podcast #7 after this small break.

Thanks

Thanks for posting the news Kalsius. Lets rock and roll!

I will be on call for the next 4 to 8 weeks. I just hope they don't call during the recording.