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The Zeal Archives

20 Episodes

35 minutes | 7 months ago
Principles of Time: Complications of Temporal Locomotion [Book 2, Appendix A]
And that night, huddled around a campfire in an unknown future, four friends sat and told the tail (sorry, tale) of how the latest chapter of an epic fight for survival had finally come to a close. Though much was uncertain, for now, they cloud rest easy now that the universe was safe, and the problems of the world of Chrono Trigger could be left for another day. …Or could they? T and G discuss: Time Travel! It’s… complicated? Like, really complicated. We try to wrap our heads around how it is supposed to work in the world of Chrono Trigger (and even a bit of Chrono Cross), even though it hurts our heads a bit. Common tropes, techniques, and mechanics used in time travel in other media, in particular, movies! Turns out, lots of works use time travel… and sometimes it is used really effectively (and sometimes it’s just lazy, looking at you Back to the Future) 🤷‍♂️ A terse discussion about why folks love time travel, and asking the question would CHRONO TRIGGER BE THE SAME WITHOUT IT?! (No, but … 🤷‍♂️) And that is it for Season 2! Thank you everyone for listening. It has been a long journey getting here, and now it’s time for us to use a shelter and regroup for Season 3! Stay tuned in 2021 for that. Where to find us The Zeal Archives is a Nickscast production and can be found wherever fine podcasts are listened to, or at the source at zealarchives.com For news and other updates about the podcast, you can follow us on Twitter or Facebook @zealarchives For more about the hosts, Nick T and Nick G, check out the Nickscast on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube, all @thenickscast. What is the “Race Against Time”? The Race Against Time is an annual charity livestreaming marathon run by the Nickscast where we beat Chrono Trigger thirteen times to raise money for charity; this year that charity is Trans Lifeline! Tune in on August 8 and 9th from noon until midnight each day. We hope to outdo all of our previous records and raise $2300 USD. For more details on the event, you can check out the main website at raceagainsttime.io, our Twitch page where we host the stream, or you can follow us on Twitter or Facebook for news about guests, giveaways, and other special surprises! Heck, you can even donate right now! Cast Nick Green as (Nick) G and himself Nick Terwoord as (Nick) T, Robo and himself Nick Zacharewicz as (Nick) Z SMZeldaRules as Lucca Credits Production Credits Editing, scripting, and podcast visual design by Nick Terwoord. And an extra special thanks to Square Enix for making that game that we love, Chrono Trigger …and for not suing us. Music Credits [00:59] Flashback Music: Inception by The ARTISANS Beats used under Jamendo’s standard license [01:10] Background music: Seized with Fury by housethegrate from http://ocremix.org used under ocremix.org content policy [02:07] Background music: Following Forgotten by Patrick Burns from http://ocremix.org used under ocremix.org content policy [02:36] Background music: Strange World by WillRock from http://ocremix.org used under ocremix.org content policy [30:43] Background music: Through Time and Space by ABG from http://ocremix.org used under ocremix.org content policy [29:13] Outro: Inception by The ARTISANS Beats used under Jamendo’s standard license [29:43] Special announcement music: Temporal Distortion by Star Salzman from http://ocremix.org used under ocremix.org content policy Links GameFAQs - Final Fantasy VI Game Script Wikipedia - Time Travel in Fiction Youtube - TimeSplitters: Future Perfect - Cortez teams up with himself - Part 1 Wikipedia - Primer (film) Walyou - 6 Different Types of Time Travel Movies
31 minutes | 7 months ago
Palace of the Sun: The Power of Radiance [Book 2, Chapter 9]
With world-ending calamity nearly at bay, a critical decision need be made, one that could alter the course of history. Lucca’s mastery of science means that the temporal distortion can be stopped, and save the world of Chrono Trigger, but G must decide whether it is more important to make his way home… or risk it all to save his friend. T and G discuss: The surprisingly relevant (but entirely understated?!) origins of the sun stone; how you can find it in the story, what it means for the world of Chrono Trigger, and WHY NO ONE TALKS ABOUT IT?! Seems like a big deal, really! The Sun Stone as a metaphor for… greed? Man’s reliance on oil? Would be really nice to talk with one of the developers about this. Could have been a bigger part of the story for sure! The weirdness of all of Chrono Trigger’s sidequests. They just threw tradition out the window with this one, eh? Where to find us The Zeal Archives is a Nickscast production and can be found wherever fine podcasts are listened to, or at the source at zealarchives.com For news and other updates about the podcast, you can follow us on Twitter or Facebook @zealarchives For more about the hosts, Nick T and Nick G, check out the Nickscast on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube, all @thenickscast. What is the “Race Against Time”? The Race Against Time is an annual charity livestreaming marathon run by the Nickscast where we beat Chrono Trigger thirteen times to raise money for charity; this year that charity is Trans Lifeline! Tune in on August 8 and 9th from noon until midnight each day. We hope to outdo all of our previous records and raise $2300 USD. For more details on the event, you can check out the main website at raceagainsttime.io, our Twitch page where we host the stream, or you can follow us on Twitter or Facebook for news about guests, giveaways, and other special surprises! Heck, you can even donate right now! Cast Nick Green as (Nick) G and himself Nick Terwoord as (Nick) T, Robo and himself SMZeldaRules as Lucca Credits Production Credits Editing, scripting, and podcast visual design by Nick Terwoord. And an extra special thanks to Square Enix for making that game that we love, Chrono Trigger …and for not suing us. Music Credits [00:00] Background music: Song of Ruin 2 by NoTuX from http://ocremix.org used under ocremix.org content policy [02:38] Background music: Save the Future by StormSkuggan from http://ocremix.org used under ocremix.org content policy [27:02] Background music: To Times Once Forgotten by Vampire Hunter Dan from http://ocremix.org used under ocremix.org content policy [27:51] Background music: Molding of Destinies by Russell Cox from http://ocremix.org used under ocremix.org content policy [29:13] Outro: Inception by The ARTISANS Beats used under Jamendo’s standard license [29:43] Special announcement music: Temporal Distortion by Star Salzman from http://ocremix.org used under ocremix.org content policy Links Strategy Wiki - Chrono Trigger/The Fated Hour Chrono Compendium - Sun Keep GameFAQs - Game Script Chrono Compendium - Sun of Sun Chrono Compendium - Sun Palace Chrono Compendium - Sun Stone
27 minutes | 8 months ago
R66Y: Postmodern Prometheus [Book 2, Chapter 8]
With T faded away into the distortion, G is left with only his grief… and the explanation for the mysterious voices, Lucca! With their misdeeds spelled out before them, and the loss of friends Robo and T, can G soldier on to try to own up to the mistakes that have been made, save the world of Chrono Trigger, and find his way home? T and G discuss: Robo’s role in the story of Chrono Trigger, the etymology of his name, and his ORIGIN STORY! The mechanics of Robo, and the game. Did you know that Robo can do any magic except water? Not bad for a ‘shadow’ user WITH NO MAGIC! Is Robo alive or is he merely a machine? A mere shell to be exploited (no, but…() Where to find us The Zeal Archives is a Nickscast production and can be found wherever fine podcasts are listened to, or at the source at zealarchives.com For news and other updates about the podcast, you can follow us on Twitter or Facebook @zealarchives For more about the hosts, Nick T and Nick G, check out the Nickscast on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube, all @thenickscast. Cast Nick Green as (Nick) G and himself Nick Terwoord as Robo and himself SMZeldaRules as Lucca Credits Production Credits Editing, scripting, and podcast visual design by Nick Terwoord. And an extra special thanks to Square Enix for making that game that we love, Chrono Trigger …and for not suing us. Music Credits [00:31] Opening Music: Daughter of Evil by JD Harding from http://ocremix.org used under ocremix.org content policy [26:17] Closing Music: Lucid States by ambient, DragonAvenger from http://ocremix.org used under ocremix.org content policy Links Robo - Chrono Compendium Robo - Chrono Trigger Wiki Chrono Trigger - Mechanics Guide - GameFAQs Chrono Trigger - Character FAQ - GameFAQs Stats and Status Ailments - Chrono Compendium Prometheus - Wikipedia Chrono Trigger - Game Script - GameFAQs
28 minutes | 8 months ago
Death Peak: At the End of the World [Book 2, Chapter 7]
The world of Chrono Trigger is beginning to fall apart. Robo’s sacrifice brought our heroes one step closer to potential salvation, but hopes are dashed when the distortion begins to impact T as well. Will G and T be torn worlds apart, or… something worse? Is there any hope left in a ruined future? And what is that mysteriously ghostly voice?! T and G discuss: What exactly Death Peak is: How you get there, why you might want to check it out, how FRUSTRATING it can be, and it’s role in the story of Chrono Trigger Their thoughts on the whole ‘Death Peak’ sidequest because… well, spoilers, but Crono dies and the canonical ending is that Crono is dead (you don’t have to save him). Oh, did you not know that? This episode has some spoilers!!! Well, with that out of the bag… is it worth saving Crono? Does saving him make the story more, or less interesting? The game developers intended that he be dead, that’s for sure. Where to find us The Zeal Archives is a Nickscast production and can be found wherever fine podcasts are listened to, or at the source at zealarchives.com For news and other updates about the podcast, you can follow us on Twitter or Facebook @zealarchives For more about the hosts, Nick T and Nick G, check out the Nickscast on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube, all @thenickscast. Cast Nick Green as (Nick) G and himself Nick Terwoord as (Nick) T, Robo and himself SMZeldaRules as Lucca Credits Production Credits Editing, scripting, and podcast visual design by Nick Terwoord. And an extra special thanks to Square Enix for making that game that we love, Chrono Trigger …and for not suing us. Music Credits [00:08] Opening Music: Tears of Contention by Bladiator, The Orichalcon from http://ocremix.org used under ocremix.org content policy [26:07] Closing Music: The Final Battle by PLBenjaminZ from http://ocremix.org used under ocremix.org content policy Links Death Peak - Chrono Compendium Chrono Trigger - The Time Egg - Strategy Wiki Chrono Trigger - Endings - Strategy Wiki Chrono Trigger - The Fated Hour - Strategy Wiki
35 minutes | 9 months ago
Dreamstone: Heirloom of Zeal [Book 2, Chapter 6]
Finally, our heroes arrive at the Keeper’s Dome, but the distortion has worsened, and the party suffers a few more than mechanical failures… But with the sealed gate open, perhaps answers lie within? Or perhaps the trauma of being trapped in a world before later on has finally gotten to them… T and G discuss: The role that dreamstone plays in the world of Chrono Trigger: is it the source of magic? A source? A part of Lavos? Is it… the Frozen Flame?! How Dreamstone fits into the storytelling and lore of the Chrono universe, and a bit about how maybe most of the lore got retconned by Chrono Cross!? (If so… be prepare for us to revisit when we get through Chrono Cross) A boss MADE of Dreamstone (or at least with it): the Mammon Machine! Why is it so-named, and how the heck do you beat it? Where to find us The Zeal Archives is a Nickscast production and can be found wherever fine podcasts are listened to, or at the source at zealarchives.com For news and other updates about the podcast, you can follow us on Twitter or Facebook @zealarchives For more about the hosts, Nick T and Nick G, check out the Nickscast on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube, all @thenickscast. Cast Nick Green as (Nick) G and himself Nick Terwoord as (Nick) T, Robo and himself SMZeldaRules as ????? Credits Production Credits Editing, scripting, and podcast visual design by Nick Terwoord. And an extra special thanks to Square Enix for making that game that we love, Chrono Trigger …and for not suing us. Music Credits [00:00] Opening Music: Ruined World (Eternal Derelict) by Children of the Monkey Machine from http://ocremix.org used under ocremix.org content policy Links Chrono Trigger Game Script - GameFAQs Dreamstone - Chrono Compendium Pendant - Chrono Compendium Pendant (History as Heirloom) - Chrono Compendium Dream Species - Chrono Compendium Mammon Machine - Chrono Compendium Frozen Flame - Chrono Compendium Mammon Machine (boss) - Chrono Wiki Glitches - Chrono Wikidot Chrono Trigger Speedruns and Techniques - Chrono Compendium Mammon -Etymonline Mammon Machine (Monster) - Chrono Compendium
27 minutes | 9 months ago
Ioka and Laruba: The Tribes of 65 Million B.C. [Book 2, Chapter 5]
It’s a hop, skip, and a jump from the Proto Dome to the Keeper’s Dome… if you don’t mind the Sewers, that is. As they make their journey to hopefully discover Balthazar’s lab, the trio encounters a bit of dimensional interference, and the recurrence of a strange voice. Is all well in the world of Chrono Trigger, or is everything starting to unravel? T and G discuss: The different tribes of 65 000 000 BC! At least two different mysterious groups of humans, and the dinomen… er, Reptites? Speaking of Tribes, do the Laruba end up becoming the enlightened ones?! Ruling the skies and the earthbound ones below? Is it some sort of self-fulfilling time loop!? Why dinosaur times? Was it really that good, in the context of the game? Was 65 000 000 BC all that it could have been? Where to find us The Zeal Archives is a Nickscast production and can be found wherever fine podcasts are listened to, or at the source at zealarchives.com For news and other updates about the podcast, you can follow us on Twitter or Facebook @zealarchives For more about the hosts, Nick T and Nick G, check out the Nickscast on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube, all @thenickscast. Special Announcement: Livestream for the Cure 4 The 4th Annual Livestream for the Cure (or the Livestream 4 the Cure?) has been scheduled for FORTY-EIGHT HOURS from May 28th thru the 31st, with a small four hour kick-off event scheduled for the evening before to do final tests (and hopefully wrangle in some amazing guests). This year we’ll be pushing to raise $10,000 for the Cancer Research Institute, and if all of that gets doubled, we stand a very good chance of raising over $20,000 for cancer research. Hitting last year’s goal on day TWO meant that, unfortunately, donations slowed to a trickle for the entirety of day three, so if we happen to hit our goal before the end this year, we’ll be raising the bar by $1,000 every time we hit it and offering additional prizes for people won donate to these flex goals! As in years past, the event will be LIVE on Twitch, so be sure to head to http://twitch.tv/epicfilmguys and give us a follow! We’ll be going live with streams and other events where we’ll be mentioning L4TC all the way up until the event begins the evening of May 27th. More details available at http://www.livestreamforthecure.com/ Cast Nick Green as (Nick) G and himself Nick Terwoord as (Nick) T, Robo and himself Nick Zacharewicz as Gaspar SMZeldaRules as ????? Credits Production Credits Editing, scripting, and podcast visual design by Nick Terwoord. And an extra special thanks to Square Enix for making that game that we love, Chrono Trigger …and for not suing us. Music Credits [00:00] Opening Music: Subterranean Opus by zircon from http://ocremix.org used under ocremix.org content policy [02:45] Intro: Inception by The ARTISANS Beats used under Jamendo’s standard license Links Northern Ruins - Chrono Compendium Iokans - Chrono Compendium Reptites - Chrono Compendium Larubans - Chrono Compendium Nu - Chrono Wiki 65000000 B.C. - TCRF.net Chrono Trigger Game Script - GameFAQs
25 minutes | 10 months ago
The Masamune: The Relic that Ended an Era [Book 2, Chapter 4]
To say that their stay at the end of time, or even 2300 AD, has been strange would be a bit of an understatement… After finding a safe way to traverse the wastes of the future, G and T’s tempers begin to flare. But before things can get too heated, an enemy appears! Will they be able to leverage their knowledge of the world of Chrono Trigger and defeat it? And what is with that strange noise?! T and G discuss: The history of that most famous sword! No, the other sword… NO the one in Chrono Trigger! Including how it made its way from 12000 BC to 600 AD… probably! How to defeat that jolly boss, Masa and Mune, and Masamune! Including some sweet tricks for speedrunners and lore that is probably hinted at in game but we weren’t paying attention. What exactly is/are Masa and Mune? Are they trapped in the sword? Was Cyrus worthy of the blade? Seriously, for such an important part of the game, they certainly play fast and loose with its details (and its importance)! Where to find us The Zeal Archives is a Nickscast production and can be found wherever fine podcasts are listened to, or at the source at zealarchives.com For news and other updates about the podcast, you can follow us on Twitter or Facebook @zealarchives For more about the hosts, Nick T and Nick G, check out the Nickscast on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube, all @thenickscast. Special Announcement: Livestream for the Cure 4 The 4th Annual Livestream for the Cure (or the Livestream 4 the Cure?) has been scheduled for FORTY-EIGHT HOURS from May 28th thru the 31st, with a small four hour kick-off event scheduled for the evening before to do final tests (and hopefully wrangle in some amazing guests). This year we’ll be pushing to raise $10,000 for the Cancer Research Institute, and if all of that gets doubled, we stand a very good chance of raising over $20,000 for cancer research. Hitting last year’s goal on day TWO meant that, unfortunately, donations slowed to a trickle for the entirety of day three, so if we happen to hit our goal before the end this year, we’ll be raising the bar by $1,000 every time we hit it and offering additional prizes for people won donate to these flex goals! As in years past, the event will be LIVE on Twitch, so be sure to head to http://twitch.tv/epicfilmguys and give us a follow! We’ll be going live with streams and other events where we’ll be mentioning L4TC all the way up until the event begins the evening of May 27th. More details available at http://www.livestreamforthecure.com/ Cast Nick Green as (Nick) G and himself Nick Terwoord as (Nick) T, Robo and himself Nick Zacharewicz as Gaspar SMZeldaRules as ????? Credits Production Credits Editing, scripting, and podcast visual design by Nick Terwoord. And an extra special thanks to Square Enix for making that game that we love, Chrono Trigger …and for not suing us. Music Credits [03:02] Intro: Inception by The ARTISANS Beats used under Jamendo’s standard license [22:23] Battle Music: Fight for Our Future! by Nekofrog from http://ocremix.org used under ocremix.org content policy Links Masamune - Chrono Compendium Masamune (Monster) - Chrono Compendium Masa & Mune - Chrono Compendium Masa & Mune (Boss) - Chrono Compendium Ruby Knife - Chrono Compendium Tata and the Frog - Strategy Wiki
26 minutes | 10 months ago
Zombor: Dark Sorcery on Zenan Bridge [Book 2, Chapter 3]
R66-Y, that is his name… but could he be malfunctioning? If nothing else, their new robot pal is acting very suspicious! T and G have a moral dilemma as to whether they should trust Robo, or journey the wastes of the future alone. Really, what choice do they have if they hope to escape the world of Chrono Trigger? T and G discuss: The 25+ year old conspiracy that has been brewing in this Super Nintendo gem: how on earth did the Mystics / Fiends manage to secure Zenan Bridge in the first place? Was it… an inside job?! The nature of Ozzie! Brilliant strategist, fiendish necromancer, or foolish spoiled vinegar… perhaps all of the above? Zombor: take one part corpses, another part corpses… actually, that’s just a lot of corpses. We talk about how to beat it so it doesn’t beat you! Where to find us The Zeal Archives is a Nickscast production and can be found wherever fine podcasts are listened to, or at the source at zealarchives.com For news and other updates about the podcast, you can follow us on Twitter or Facebook @zealarchives For more about the hosts, Nick T and Nick G, check out the Nickscast on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube, all @thenickscast. Special Announcement: Livestream for the Cure 4 The 4th Annual Livestream for the Cure (or the Livestream 4 the Cure?) has been scheduled for FORTY-EIGHT HOURS from May 28th thru the 31st, with a small four hour kick-off event scheduled for the evening before to do final tests (and hopefully wrangle in some amazing guests). This year we’ll be pushing to raise $10,000 for the Cancer Research Institute, and if all of that gets doubled, we stand a very good chance of raising over $20,000 for cancer research. Hitting last year’s goal on day TWO meant that, unfortunately, donations slowed to a trickle for the entirety of day three, so if we happen to hit our goal before the end this year, we’ll be raising the bar by $1,000 every time we hit it and offering additional prizes for people won donate to these flex goals! As in years past, the event will be LIVE on Twitch, so be sure to head to http://twitch.tv/epicfilmguys and give us a follow! We’ll be going live with streams and other events where we’ll be mentioning L4TC all the way up until the event begins the evening of May 27th. More details available at http://www.livestreamforthecure.com/ Cast Nick Green as (Nick) G and himself Nick Terwoord as (Nick) T, Robo and himself Nick Zacharewicz as Gaspar Credits Production Credits Editing, scripting, and podcast visual design by Nick Terwoord. And an extra special thanks to Square Enix for making that game that we love, Chrono Trigger …and for not suing us. Music Credits [04:27] Intro: Inception by The ARTISANS Beats used under Jamendo’s standard license [24:37] Outro: The Incredible Singing Robot by Star Salzman from http://ocremix.org used under ocremix.org content policy\ Links Zenan Bridge - Chrono Wiki Zombor - Chrono Wiki Zenan - Chrono Compendium Deceased - Chrono Compendium
29 minutes | a year ago
The Gurus of Antiquity: Life and Death [Book 2, Chapter 2]
Could it be… Robo? T desperately scrambles to repair what may be their future hope as G delves into the Zeal Archives to leverage future knowledge of… well, the future! Could Belthasar still reside in the ruins, and the Epoch as well? Could the spatial anomaly be a way out of the world of Chrono Trigger? T and G discuss: Melchior as a metaphor for world building! How NPCs can help to flesh out the world and add details to the story, even foreshadow, even when they don’t seem important. The creations of Melchior! He sure made a lot of stuff, whether it be the Swallow, Prism gear, or… the Mammon Machine?! Guru… of Life? For a merchant of death, he sure has a pretty cushy title! What’s the origin of his name, anyway? Where to find us The Zeal Archives is a Nickscast production and can be found wherever fine podcasts are listened to, or at the source at zealarchives.com For news and other updates about the podcast, you can follow us on Twitter or Facebook @zealarchives For more about the hosts, Nick T and Nick G, check out the Nickscast on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube, all @thenickscast. Special Announcement: Livestream for the Cure 4 The 4th Annual Livestream for the Cure (or the Livestream 4 the Cure?) has been scheduled for FORTY-EIGHT HOURS from May 28th thru the 31st, with a small four hour kick-off event scheduled for the evening before to do final tests (and hopefully wrangle in some amazing guests). This year we’ll be pushing to raise $10,000 for the Cancer Research Institute, and if all of that gets doubled, we stand a very good chance of raising over $20,000 for cancer research. Hitting last year’s goal on day TWO meant that, unfortunately, donations slowed to a trickle for the entirety of day three, so if we happen to hit our goal before the end this year, we’ll be raising the bar by $1,000 every time we hit it and offering additional prizes for people won donate to these flex goals! As in years past, the event will be LIVE on Twitch, so be sure to head to http://twitch.tv/epicfilmguys and give us a follow! We’ll be going live with streams and other events where we’ll be mentioning L4TC all the way up until the event begins the evening of May 27th. More details available at http://www.livestreamforthecure.com/ Cast Nick Green as (Nick) G and himself Nick Terwoord as (Nick) T, Robo and himself Nick Zacharewicz as Gaspar SMZeldaRules as ????? Credits Production Credits Editing, scripting, and podcast visual design by Nick Terwoord. And an extra special thanks to Square Enix for making that game that we love, Chrono Trigger …and for not suing us. Music Credits [02:54] Intro: Inception by The ARTISANS Beats used under Jamendo’s standard license Links Melchior - Chrono Compendium North Palace - Chrono Compendium Swallow - Chrono Wiki Chrono Trigger Game Script - GameFAQs Text to Audio Morse Code Converter - MeridianOutpost
28 minutes | a year ago
Heckran Cave: Where the Beast Sleeps [Book 2, Chapter 1]
Their fate is revealed: Gravely disappointed, T and G have not made it home, but instead have opened a portal to the year 2300 AD. Will the Zeal Archives be enough, at this point, to get them closer to their final destination? Will they ever escape the world of Chrono Trigger? And could this machination whirring to life in the dark spell fortune… or doom?! T and G discuss: Heckran Cave! What is the point of it, and what should you know if you find yourself wandering through it? Perhaps there is some deeper lore involving Magus or even… Lavos?! The big cheese of the cave, Heckran! How do you beat him, and why was he tasked with defending such an mundane location? Storytelling in games. Namely, breadcrumbing the story as compared to railroading the players (hint: Chrono Trigger does a little bit of both)! Where to find us The Zeal Archives is a Nickscast production and can be found wherever fine podcasts are listened to, or at the source at zealarchives.com For news and other updates about the podcast, you can follow us on Twitter or Facebook @zealarchives For more about the hosts, Nick T and Nick G, check out the Nickscast on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube, all @thenickscast. Special Announcement: Livestream for the Cure 4 The 4th Annual Livestream for the Cure (or the Livestream 4 the Cure?) has been scheduled for FORTY-EIGHT HOURS from May 28th thru the 31st, with a small four hour kick-off event scheduled for the evening before to do final tests (and hopefully wrangle in some amazing guests). This year we’ll be pushing to raise $10,000 for the Cancer Research Institute, and if all of that gets doubled, we stand a very good chance of raising over $20,000 for cancer research. Hitting last year’s goal on day TWO meant that, unfortunately, donations slowed to a trickle for the entirety of day three, so if we happen to hit our goal before the end this year, we’ll be raising the bar by $1,000 every time we hit it and offering additional prizes for people won donate to these flex goals! As in years past, the event will be LIVE on Twitch, so be sure to head to http://twitch.tv/epicfilmguys and give us a follow! We’ll be going live with streams and other events where we’ll be mentioning L4TC all the way up until the event begins the evening of May 27th. More details available at http://www.livestreamforthecure.com/ Cast Nick Green as (Nick) G and himself Nick Terwoord as (Nick) T, Robo and himself Credits Production Credits Editing, scripting, and podcast visual design by Nick Terwoord. And an extra special thanks to Square Enix for making that game that we love, Chrono Trigger …and for not suing us. Music Credits [02:16] Intro: Inception by The ARTISANS Beats used under Jamendo’s standard license Links Magic - Chrono Wiki Heckran - Chrono Wiki Heckran Cave - Chrono Wiki Heckran - Chrono Compendium Chrono Trigger Game Script - GameFAQs Translated Text (Chrono Trigger Prerelease) - Chrono Compendium
48 minutes | a year ago
A Premonition: In The Beginning... [Book 1, Appendix A]
The fabric of time has been disrupted, and the fate of T and G is uncertain. Gaspar consults the many records of the Zeal Archives to determine how the journey began, both for our characters, and for the world of Chrono Trigger! T and G discuss: The development of Chrono Trigger from it’s convoluted origins as a Final Fantasy game back in 1992 with the “dream team” Hironobu Sakaguchi (producer / creator of Final Fantasy), Akira Toriyama (character designer for Dragon Quest, creator of Dragonball), Yuji Horii (game designer and creator of Dragon Quest), as well as key team members Masato Kato (scenario writer and story planner, later for Final Fantasy VII), Yasunori Mitsuda (composer), and Nobuo Uematsu (composer, Final Fantasy series) What the video game (and JRPG) scene was like in the mid-to-late 1990s, including what the ‘competition’ was, our first experiences with Chrono Trigger, and a bit about advertising of the game and consoles of the era The legacy and impact of Chrono Trigger, and whether or not the game still holds up (yes), and is relevant in modern gaming context (not so much) Where to find us The Zeal Archives is a Nickscast production and can be found wherever fine podcasts are listened to, or at the source at zealarchives.com For news and other updates about the podcast, you can follow us on Twitter or Facebook @zealarchives For more about the hosts, Nick T and Nick G, check out the Nickscast on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube, all @thenickscast. Cast Nick Green as (Nick) G and himself Nick Terwoord as (Nick) T and himself Nick Zacharewicz as Gaspar, the Guru of Time, and as (Nick) Z Credits Production Credits Editing, scripting, and podcast visual design by Nick Terwoord. And an extra special thanks to Square Enix for making that game that we love, Chrono Trigger …and for not suing us. Music Credits [00:45] Intro: Inception by The ARTISANS Beats used under Jamendo’s standard license [00:55] Cold opening music: A Legacy Forgotten by Jesús Chic Acevedo, Pearl Pixel, and ZackParrish from http://ocremix.org used under ocremix.org content policy [46:51] Outro: Punk Hairdo Kid by HyperDuck SoundWorks from http://ocremix.org used under ocremix.org content policy Links Wikipedia - Chrono Trigger Wikipedia - Masato Kato Chrono Compendium - Supporting Material Translation Wikipedia - List of Super Nintendo Entertainment System Games Siliconera - Famitsu Readers' Top 3 Heisei Era Games
21 minutes | 2 years ago
Spekkio: Master of War, Mirror of the Self [Book 1, Chapter 9]
With a plan in motion, all that’s left are a few final preparations before the gate machine is activated and the journey will have reached its end. Before their hopeful return to their universe, T tries one last time to consult with a master of war (and magic), Spekkio. T and G discuss: Crono, Marle, Lucca, and Robo’s first arrival at the end of time (after violating the Conservation of Time theorem), time’s point of least resistance, and meeting that Master of War, Spekkio! Trivia about Spekkio in the world of Chrono Trigger: Did you know you can encounter Spekkio as a Frog? We’ve played the games more than a dozen times and have only achieved this once! Rampant speculation as to what exactly Spekkio is (and the mysterious Q-continuum-esque circumstances as to how it may have acquired the title, “Master of War” …And that’s it for this book! If you have ideas for future books, or just want to send questions, comments, or kudos, reach out to us on Twitter or Facebook, both @zealarchives! What is “the Race Against Time”? The Race Against Time is an annual charity livestreaming marathon run by the Nickscast where we get as many endings as possible in Chrono Trigger to raise money for the Alzheimer Society of Canada! This year’s event will be August 10 and 11th from noon until midnight each day. We hope to outdo all of our previous records and raise $1500 CAD. For more details on the event, you can check out the main website at raceagainsttime.io, our Twitch page where we host the stream, or you can follow us on Twitter or Facebook for news about guests, giveaways, and other special surprises! Heck, you can even donate right now! Where to find us The Zeal Archives is a Nickscast production and can be found wherever fine podcasts are listened to, or at the source at zealarchives.com For news and other updates about the podcast, you can follow us on Twitter or Facebook @zealarchives For more about the hosts, Nick T and Nick G, check out the Nickscast on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube, all @thenickscast. Cast Nick Green as (Nick) G and himself Nick Terwoord as (Nick) T and himself SMZeldaRules as Lucca Credits Production Credits Editing, scripting, and podcast visual design by Nick Terwoord. Special thanks to SMZeldaRules for providing the voice of Lucca in the Race Against Time promo, Nick Green for making the production schedule work for both of us, and LuluRushCosplay for being patient with the podcast hosts! And an extra special thanks to Square Enix for making that game that we love, Chrono Trigger …and for not suing us. Music Credits [00:27] Intro: Inception by The ARTISANS Beats used under Jamendo’s standard license [16:56] Outro: Flow of Time by Richard Daskas from http://ocremix.org used under ocremix.org content policy [18:26] ???: The Incredible Singing Robot by Star Salzman from http://ocremix.org used under ocremix.org content policy [18:44] Social media music: Inception by The ARTISANS Beats used under Jamendo’s standard license [19:16] Race Against Time promotional music: Temporal Distortion by Star Salzman from http://ocremix.org used under ocremix.org content policy
20 minutes | 2 years ago
The R-Series: Human Extermination Squad [Book 1, Chapter 8]
After a near fatal encounter activating the gate mechanism (and almost summoning Lavos, potentially), the T and G are out of ideas, Trapped in another world with no way out, the Nicks have a heart to heart and look towards the future: literally. Perhaps the R-Series of robots is a good place to start? T and G discuss: What the factory is like when you encounter the R-Series, and what we know of them as a set of robots. How to defeat six bosses with only two party members? Yikes. Chrono Trigger, this doesn’t seem fair. What it was like to see one of your party members be taken away, and thrown out like literal garbage (RIP Robo; the best katakana speaking robot friend). What is “the Race Against Time”? The Race Against Time is an annual charity livestreaming marathon run by the Nickscast where we get as many endings as possible in Chrono Trigger to raise money for the Alzheimer Society of Canada! This year’s event will be August 10 and 11th from noon until midnight each day. We hope to outdo all of our previous records and raise $1500 CAD. For more details on the event, you can check out the main website at raceagainsttime.io, our Twitch page where we host the stream, or you can follow us on Twitter or Facebook for news about guests, giveaways, and other special surprises! Heck, you can even donate right now! Where to find us The Zeal Archives is a Nickscast production and can be found wherever fine podcasts are listened to, or at the source at zealarchives.com For news and other updates about the podcast, you can follow us on Twitter or Facebook @zealarchives For more about the hosts, Nick T and Nick G, check out the Nickscast on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube, all @thenickscast. Cast Nick Green as (Nick) G and himself Nick Terwoord as (Nick) T and himself SMZeldaRules as Lucca Credits Production Credits Editing, scripting, and podcast visual design by Nick Terwoord. Special thanks to SMZeldaRules for providing the voice of Lucca in the Race Against Time promo, Nick Green for making the production schedule work for both of us, and LuluRushCosplay for being patient with the podcast hosts! And an extra special thanks to Square Enix for making that game that we love, Chrono Trigger …and for not suing us. Music Credits [02:00] Intro: Inception by The ARTISANS Beats used under Jamendo’s standard license [17:12] Outro: Theme of Frog’s by Select Start from http://ocremix.org used under ocremix.org content policy [18:21] Social media music: Inception by The ARTISANS Beats used under Jamendo’s standard license [18:53] Race Against Time promotional music: Temporal Distortion by Star Salzman from http://ocremix.org used under ocremix.org content policy
20 minutes | 2 years ago
Johnny: The Man, The Machine [Book 1, Chapter 7]
Another experiment put on hold, T’s frustration begins to show. With no foundation in any science, theoretical or otherwise, and no other options on the table, G suggests leveraging the temporal instability and the gate’s whipping in space-time to their advantage. With no other options, the two get to work, inspired by Chrono Trigger’s fast-movin’ fast talkin’ big bro, Johnny. T and G discuss: When you encounter Johnny in the world of Chrono Trigger, and little bit about how things have changed in the year 2300 AD. How you can beat Johnny in his race, why he’s a jerk (we already raced for all of Site 32, JUST LET US PASS), and why you might consider coming back to race him again. Just… trying to understand why in a world of robots bent on killing all humans, Johnny exists at all, or rather, what his true purpose may have been. What is “the Race Against Time”? The Race Against Time is an annual charity livestreaming marathon run by the Nickscast where we get as many endings as possible in Chrono Trigger to raise money for the Alzheimer Society of Canada! This year’s event will be August 10 and 11th from noon until midnight each day. We hope to outdo all of our previous records and raise $1500 CAD. For more details on the event, you can check out the main website at raceagainsttime.io, our Twitch page where we host the stream, or you can follow us on Twitter or Facebook for news about guests, giveaways, and other special surprises! Heck, you can even donate right now! Where to find us The Zeal Archives is a Nickscast production and can be found wherever fine podcasts are listened to, or at the source at zealarchives.com For news and other updates about the podcast, you can follow us on Twitter or Facebook @zealarchives For more about the hosts, Nick T and Nick G, check out the Nickscast on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube, all @thenickscast. Cast Nick Green as (Nick) G and himself Nick Terwoord as (Nick) T and himself SMZeldaRules as Lucca Credits Production Credits Editing, scripting, and podcast visual design by Nick Terwoord. Special thanks to SMZeldaRules for providing the voice of Lucca in the Race Against Time promo, Nick Green for making the production schedule work for both of us, and LuluRushCosplay for being patient with the podcast hosts! And an extra special thanks to Square Enix for making that game that we love, Chrono Trigger …and for not suing us. Music Credits [01:24] Intro: Inception by The ARTISANS Beats used under Jamendo’s standard license [17:14] Outro: Elements of Time by Andrew Thompson, Fernando Valencia, Kristy Mezines from http://ocremix.org used under ocremix.org content policy [17:58] Social media music: Inception by The ARTISANS Beats used under Jamendo’s standard license [18:30] Race Against Time promotional music: Temporal Distortion by Star Salzman from http://ocremix.org used under ocremix.org content policy
21 minutes | 2 years ago
Dragon Tank: Care & (Dis)assembly [Book 1, Chapter 6]
As the Nicks ascertain their mortality (alive), good luck finally goes their way after managing to stabilize a gate, albeit a small one. Of its own accord, their slapdash machine summons… the instruction manual for the Dragon Tank? T and G discuss: What is going on in the world of Chrono Trigger when you face off against the Dragon tank? How to beat the Dragon tank (and other mechanics of it). Protip: Start with the head. Rampant speculation about the construction of the Dragon Tank, in particular, who might have built it (could all the inventors in Guardia please raise their hands? No, not you Ashtears wink) What is “the Race Against Time”? The Race Against Time is an annual charity livestreaming marathon run by the Nickscast where we get as many endings as possible in Chrono Trigger to raise money for the Alzheimer Society of Canada! This year’s event will be August 10 and 11th from noon until midnight each day. We hope to outdo all of our previous records and raise $1500 CAD. For more details on the event, you can check out the main website at raceagainsttime.io, our Twitch page where we host the stream, or you can follow us on Twitter or Facebook for news about guests, giveaways, and other special surprises! Heck, you can even donate right now! Where to find us The Zeal Archives is a Nickscast production and can be found wherever fine podcasts are listened to, or at the source at zealarchives.com For news and other updates about the podcast, you can follow us on Twitter or Facebook @zealarchives For more about the hosts, Nick T and Nick G, check out the Nickscast on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube, all @thenickscast. Cast Nick Green as (Nick) G and himself Nick Terwoord as (Nick) T and himself SMZeldaRules as Lucca Credits Production Credits Editing, scripting, and podcast visual design by Nick Terwoord. Special thanks to SMZeldaRules for providing the voice of Lucca in the Race Against Time promo, Nick Green for making the production schedule work for both of us, and LuluRushCosplay for being patient with the podcast hosts! And an extra special thanks to Square Enix for making that game that we love, Chrono Trigger …and for not suing us. Music Credits [01:41] Intro: Inception by The ARTISANS Beats used under Jamendo’s standard license [18:22] Outro: Way Before the Day Before Yesterday by Wiesty, The OC Jazz Collective from http://ocremix.org used under ocremix.org content policy [18:58] Social media music: Inception by The ARTISANS Beats used under Jamendo’s standard license [19:31] Race Against Time promotional music: Temporal Distortion by Star Salzman from http://ocremix.org used under ocremix.org content policy
27 minutes | 2 years ago
The Gate Key: A Preamble on Time-Space Gates [Book 1, Chapter 5]
With no other leads, G rests on the hard floor at the end of time and has a familiar dream of the beginning of a different journey. That dream is cut short with an announcement: amidst Gaspar’s books lies a volume about the Gate Key, the Gates, and possibly a clue to get the two of them home! T and G discuss: What exactly are the gates, and how do they work? Did you know that they are ‘locked’ to the same point in space at different times? We didn’t! Rampant speculation as to why the gates exist. They seem to dissipate after Lavos is defeated, and also appear at mysterious times, under mysterious circumstances Their own experiences TRAVELING THROUGH TIME FOR THE FIRST TIME HOLY CRAP THIS IS AMAZING What is “the Race Against Time”? The Race Against Time is an annual charity livestreaming marathon run by the Nickscast where we get as many endings as possible in Chrono Trigger to raise money for the Alzheimer Society of Canada! This year’s event will be August 10 and 11th from noon until midnight each day. We hope to outdo all of our previous records and raise $1500 CAD. For more details on the event, you can check out the main website at raceagainsttime.io, our Twitch page where we host the stream, or you can follow us on Twitter or Facebook for news about guests, giveaways, and other special surprises! Heck, you can even donate right now! Where to find us The Zeal Archives is a Nickscast production and can be found wherever fine podcasts are listened to, or at the source at zealarchives.com For news and other updates about the podcast, you can follow us on Twitter or Facebook @zealarchives For more about the hosts, Nick T and Nick G, check out the Nickscast on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube, all @thenickscast. Cast Nick Green as (Nick) G and himself Nick Terwoord as (Nick) T and himself Nick Zacharewicz as Gaspar, the Guru of Time SMZeldaRules as Lucca Credits Production Credits Editing, scripting, and podcast visual design by Nick Terwoord. Special thanks to SMZeldaRules for providing the voice of Lucca in the Race Against Time promo, Nick Zacharewicz for voicing Gaspar, Nick Green for making the production schedule work for both of us, and LuluRushCosplay for being patient with the podcast hosts! And an extra special thanks to Square Enix for making that game that we love, Chrono Trigger …and for not suing us. Music Credits [00:00] Cold opening music: Morning Sunlight by sephfire, SirRus from http://ocremix.org used under ocremix.org content policy [01:35] Intro: Inception by The ARTISANS Beats used under Jamendo’s standard license [24:32] Outro: To Far Away Timescapes by Aetherius from http://ocremix.org used under ocremix.org content policy [24:52] Social media music: Inception by The ARTISANS Beats used under Jamendo’s standard license [25:24] Race Against Time promotional music: Temporal Distortion by Star Salzman from http://ocremix.org used under ocremix.org content policy
22 minutes | 2 years ago
Yakra: 13 Generations of Vengeance [Book 1, Chapter 4]
The discovery of a Guardian hairpin leads to new possibilities with the mostly inert (and seemingly multiplying) time gates. After some experiments, the trail goes cold again and the Nicks trace back to where the pin was found in the first place: a record of the villian from the middle ages, Yakra! T and G discuss: The nature of Yakra. Is he (she? they? it?) a fiend? A shapeshifter like Flea and Spekkio? Or something more sinister… like some spawn of Lavos?! Tips to beat Yakra quickly (or at least to avoid taking damage). Did you know Yakra counterattacks if you are far away? Now you know! Their own experiences beating Yakra for the first time, and exploring the Manolia Cathedral in the world of Chrono Trigger What is “the Race Against Time”? The Race Against Time is an annual charity livestreaming marathon run by the Nickscast where we get as many endings as possible in Chrono Trigger to raise money for the Alzheimer Society of Canada! This year’s event will be August 10 and 11th from noon until midnight each day. We hope to outdo all of our previous records and raise $1500 CAD. For more details on the event, you can check out the main website at raceagainsttime.io, our Twitch page where we host the stream, or you can follow us on Twitter or Facebook for news about guests, giveaways, and other special surprises! Heck, you can even donate right now! Where to find us The Zeal Archives is a Nickscast production and can be found wherever fine podcasts are listened to, or at the source at zealarchives.com For news and other updates about the podcast, you can follow us on Twitter or Facebook @zealarchives For more about the hosts, Nick T and Nick G, check out the Nickscast on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube, all @thenickscast. Cast Nick Green as (Nick) G and himself Nick Terwoord as (Nick) T and himself Nick Zacharewicz as Gaspar, the Guru of Time SMZeldaRules as Lucca Credits Production Credits Editing, scripting, and podcast visual design by Nick Terwoord. Special thanks to SMZeldaRules for providing the voice of Lucca in the Race Against Time promo, Nick Zacharewicz for voicing Gaspar, Nick Green for making the production schedule work for both of us, and LuluRushCosplay for being patient with the podcast hosts! And an extra special thanks to Square Enix for making that game that we love, Chrono Trigger …and for not suing us. Music Credits [01:11] Intro: Inception by The ARTISANS Beats used under Jamendo’s standard license [19:00] Outro: Wind Scene Concert Paraphrase by zohar from http://ocremix.org used under ocremix.org content policy [20:24] Social media music: Inception by The ARTISANS Beats used under Jamendo’s standard license [20:56] Race Against Time promotional music: Temporal Distortion by Star Salzman from http://ocremix.org used under ocremix.org content policy
29 minutes | 2 years ago
The Lineage of Guardia: A Family Spanning the Ages [Book 1, Chapter 3]
With renewed energy and a plan to open a gate home, the two are on a hunt for knowledge as they pore through volume after volume in search of any hint as to how. Gaspar’s organizational system is less than chronological, and the two end up learning of his plans for world domination… and of the lasting legacy of another royal family, the Guardias. T and G discuss: The long (and storied) lineage of the Guardias, from 65 000 000 B.C. to 2300 A.D., including a brief tangent about the lore of Chrono Cross. The implications of time travel on familiar lineage, in particular, a discussion about how time travel works in the world of Chrono Trigger (but not in depth because holy crap that’s a whole episode on its own). A comparison of the reign of the Guardia family to reigning governments, empires, and uninterrupted states in the world of… Earth (congratulations Ethiopia on almost 3000 years of uninterrupted statehood)! What is “the Race Against Time”? The Race Against Time is an annual charity livestreaming marathon run by the Nickscast where we get as many endings as possible in Chrono Trigger to raise money for the Alzheimer Society of Canada! This year’s event will be August 10 and 11th from noon until midnight each day. We hope to outdo all of our previous records and raise $1500 CAD. For more details on the event, you can check out the main website at raceagainsttime.io, our Twitch page where we host the stream, or you can follow us on Twitter or Facebook for news about guests, giveaways, and other special surprises! Heck, you can even donate right now! Where to find us The Zeal Archives is a Nickscast production and can be found wherever fine podcasts are listened to, or at the source at zealarchives.com For news and other updates about the podcast, you can follow us on Twitter or Facebook @zealarchives For more about the hosts, Nick T and Nick G, check out the Nickscast on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube, all @thenickscast. Cast Nick Green as (Nick) G and himself Nick Terwoord as (Nick) T and himself Nick Zacharewicz as Gaspar, the Guru of Time SMZeldaRules as Lucca Credits Production Credits Editing, scripting, and podcast visual design by Nick Terwoord. Special thanks to SMZeldaRules for providing the voice of Lucca in the Race Against Time promo, Nick Zacharewicz for voicing Gaspar, Nick Green for making the production schedule work for both of us, and LuluRushCosplay for being patient with the podcast hosts! And an extra special thanks to Square Enix for making that game that we love, Chrono Trigger …and for not suing us. Music Credits [01:24] Intro: Inception by The ARTISANS Beats used under Jamendo’s standard license [25:56] Outro: Hymn of Valor by Red Omen from http://ocremix.org used under ocremix.org content policy [26:40] Social media music: Inception by The ARTISANS Beats used under Jamendo’s standard license [27:12] Race Against Time promotional music: Temporal Distortion by Star Salzman from http://ocremix.org used under ocremix.org content policy
27 minutes | 2 years ago
The Ashtear Line: Guardia’s Treasured Inventors [Book 1, Chapter 2]
After being transported to Chrono Trigger’s “end of time”, the Nicks have a new challenge to overcome: the self-destruction of their experimental device! Perhaps Gaspar’s repository has some clues to aid them? Or perhaps someone in that family of geniuses, the Ashtears! T and G discuss: The short (and questionable) lineage of the Ashtear family, including what is known of Banta (ancestor), Taban (father), Lara (mother) and, of course, a bit about Lucca (daughter / genius / protagonist with science on the brain)! The inventions and developments of the Ashtears, from the relatively mundane (Leene’s bell) to the anachronostically extraordinary (The Telepod / time travel?) Rampant speculation about the relationship between the Ashtears and the Guardia family, along with a certain lack of other inventors around the globe?! What is “the Race Against Time”? The Race Against Time is an annual charity livestreaming marathon run by the Nickscast where we get as many endings as possible in Chrono Trigger to raise money for the Alzheimer Society of Canada! This year’s event will be August 10 and 11th from noon until midnight each day. We hope to outdo all of our previous records and raise $1500 CAD. For more details on the event, you can check out the main website at raceagainsttime.io, our Twitch page where we host the stream, or you can follow us on Twitter or Facebook for news about guests, giveaways, and other special surprises! Heck, you can even donate right now! Where to find us The Zeal Archives is a Nickscast production and can be found wherever fine podcasts are listened to, or at the source at zealarchives.com For news and other updates about the podcast, you can follow us on Twitter or Facebook @zealarchives For more about the hosts, Nick T and Nick G, check out the Nickscast on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube, all @thenickscast. Cast Nick Green as (Nick) G and himself Nick Terwoord as (Nick) T and himself Nick Zacharewicz as Gaspar, the Guru of Time SMZeldaRules as Lucca Credits Production Credits Editing, scripting, and podcast visual design by Nick Terwoord. Special thanks to SMZeldaRules for providing the voice of Lucca in the Race Against Time promo, Nick Zacharewicz for voicing Gaspar, Nick Green for making the production schedule work for both of us, and LuluRushCosplay for being patient with the podcast hosts! And an extra special thanks to Square Enix for making that game that we love, Chrono Trigger …and for not suing us. Music Credits [0:01:00] Intro: Inception by The ARTISANS Beats used under Jamendo’s standard license [0:24:06] Outro: Blue Skies Over Guardia by DarkeSword from http://ocremix.org used under ocremix.org content policy [0:25:21] Social media music: Inception by The ARTISANS Beats used under Jamendo’s standard license [0:25:53] Race Against Time promotional music: Temporal Distortion by Star Salzman from http://ocremix.org used under ocremix.org content policy
23 minutes | 2 years ago
The Millenial Fair: The Journey Begins [Book 1, Chapter 1]
A mysterious experiment goes awry landing T and G in a bizarre repository of knowledge in an otherwise desolate void. The two find the space familiar, despite a strange geometry to it, and with a certain nostalgic allure. Fortunately, a particular tome is on hand to help describe how it all began… at the Millenial Fair! T and G discuss: The fun and games that can be found at the fair, and why the fair is relevant in Guardia’s history. Tips to save time while visiting the Millenial Fair for the first time playing Chrono Trigger Rampant speculation about the true nature of the fair, including conspiracy theories about Norstein Beckler, the Green Ambler, and time travellers from pre-historia! What is “the Race Against Time”? The Race Against Time is an annual charity livestreaming marathon run by the Nickscast where we get as many endings as possible in Chrono Trigger to raise money for the Alzheimer Society of Canada! This year’s event will be August 10 and 11th from noon until midnight each day. We hope to outdo all of our previous records and raise $1500 CAD. For more details on the event, you can check out the main website at raceagainsttime.io, our Twitch page where we host the stream, or you can follow us on Twitter or Facebook for news about guests, giveaways, and other special surprises! Heck, you can even donate right now! Where to find us The Zeal Archives is a Nickscast production and can be found wherever fine podcasts are listened to, or at the source at zealarchives.com For news and other updates about the podcast, you can follow us on Twitter or Facebook @zealarchives For more about the hosts, Nick T and Nick G, check out the Nickscast on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube, all @thenickscast. Cast Nick Green as (Nick) G and himself Nick Terwoord as (Nick) T and himself Nick Zacharewicz as Gaspar, the Guru of Time SMZeldaRules as Lucca Credits Production Credits Editing, scripting, and podcast visual design by Nick Terwoord. Special thanks to SMZeldaRules for providing the voice of Lucca in the Race Against Time promo, Nick Zacharewicz for voicing Gaspar, Nick Green for making the production schedule work for both of us, and LuluRushCosplay for being patient with the podcast hosts! And an extra special thanks to Square Enix for making that game that we love, Chrono Trigger …and for not suing us. Music Credits [0:01:50] Intro: Inception by The ARTISANS Beats used under Jamendo’s standard license [0:20:33] Outro: Temporal Distortion by Star Salzman from http://ocremix.org used under ocremix.org content policy [0:21:12] Social media music: Inception by The ARTISANS Beats used under Jamendo’s standard license [0:21:45] Race Against Time promotional music: Temporal Distortion by Star Salzman from http://ocremix.org used under ocremix.org content policy Links Chronopedia - Silver Point Chrono Compendium - Millenial Fair Chrono Compendium - Leene Square Chrono Compendium - Moonlight Parade Caves of Narshe - Crono's Trial
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