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In which we take a look at the origins of the Eight Virtues of Ultima lore, and discuss the intersection of virtue and law. Subscribe on iTunes | Subscribe on Android | Subscribe on Stitcher | Subscribe on PodbeanPodcast Topic(s) As this second season of Byte-Sized Virtue moves from the Lenten season into the Easter season, we will be switching the focus of episodes back to topics that relate, in some way, to the Eight Virtues (and Three Principles) of Ultima lore. Specifically, we'll be talking about the Virtue of Compassion and the Principle of Love, joined this time by Chlorthos Dragon. I --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ssshpodcast/message

Gone are the days when we could play games at whim, for what duration pleased us. How, as gamers, do we deal with getting older and having less time for our passtime? Subscribe on iTunes | Subscribe on Android | Subscribe on Stitcher | Subscribe on PodbeanCo-Producers As always, a hearty thank you to our Patreon co-producers: Seth, Johnny, Dominik, Chris, Violation, Adam, Erik, Thorwan, Cody, Pascal, and Neil.New Patrons & Shout-Outs New Patrons: Oceania Shout-Outs: The anonymous person or persons behind the @ultimadragons --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ssshpodcast/message

The Ultima series depicts love in a very philosophically interesting way, one which is very much in line with real-world ideals of mercy. Subscribe on iTunes | Subscribe on Android | Subscribe on Stitcher | Subscribe on PodbeanPodcast Topic(s) As this second season of Byte-Sized Virtue moves from the Lenten season into the Easter season, we will be switching the focus of episodes back to topics that relate, in some way, to the Eight Virtues (and Three Principles) of Ultima lore. Specifically, we'll be talking about the Virtue of Compassion and the Principle of Love, joined this time by Chlorthos Dragon.

In which we wrap up the discussion with Paul and look at violence in a real-world context. Subscribe on iTunes | Subscribe on Android | Subscribe on Stitcher | Subscribe on PodbeanPodcast Topic(s) For this second season of Byte-Sized Virtue, we continue to take the episode structure in a bit of a different direction, at least in part. This is the second episode drawn from a discussion between Withstand the Fury Dragon and an friend old friend of his, Paul, whose philosophical musings he has consistently enjoyed and respected. And rather than talk about any specific Virtue or Principle from Ultima, or its re --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ssshpodcast/message

Stories in RPGs...what makes them good, and are they even necessary? Subscribe on iTunes | Subscribe on Android | Subscribe on Stitcher | Subscribe on PodbeanIntro Ultima VI Gates of Creation by OC ReMixCo-Producers As always, a hearty thank you to our Patreon co-producers: Seth, Johnny, Chris, Dominik, Violation, Adam, Erik, Thorwan, Cody, Pascal, and Neil.New Followers & Ultima Dragons Podbean: T.E.N., kendal259, sharmameenakshi850, albliker, jayxthexleo Ultima Dragons Facebook Group: --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ssshpodcast/message

What starts as a discussion about story and gameplay mechanics morphs into discussion of the depiction of violence in video games, and how violence might end up being depicted in VR. Subscribe on iTunes | Subscribe on Android | Subscribe on Stitcher | Subscribe on PodbeanPodcast Topic For this second season of Byte-Sized Virtue, we continue to take the episode structure in a bit of a different direction, at least in part. This is the second episode drawn from a discussion between Withstand the Fury Dragon and an friend old friend of his, Paul, whose philosophical musings he has consistently enjoyed and respected. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ssshpodcast/message

Is post-secondary education all it's cracked up to be? Is STEM education the be-all and end-all of education? Why can't China make ball-point pens? Subscribe on iTunes | Subscribe on Android | Subscribe on Stitcher | Subscribe on PodbeanPodcast Topic(s) For this second season of Byte-Sized Virtue, we continue to take the episode structure in a bit of a different direction, at least in part. This is the third episode drawn from a discussion between Withstand the Fury Dragon and an friend old friend of his, Paul, whose philosophical musings he has consistently enjoyed and respected. And rather than talk about any sp --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ssshpodcast/message

That time that three guys from BioWare helped Withstand the Fury Dragon's Beaver Scout troops design their own board games. Subscribe on iTunes | Subscribe on Android | Subscribe on Stitcher | Subscribe on PodbeanIntro Ultima VI Gates of Creation by OC ReMixCo-Producers As always, a hearty thank you to our Patreon co-producers: Seth, Chris, Johnny, Dominik, Violation, Adam, Erik, Thorwan, Cody, Pascal, and Neil.New Patrons & Shout-Outs This whole episode is basically a big shout-out, but here is the official shout-out to

A wide-ranging discussion that looks at a number of pressing issues in today's technological environment. Subscribe on iTunes | Subscribe on Android | Subscribe on Stitcher | Subscribe on PodbeanPodcast Topic(s) For this second season of Byte-Sized Virtue, we continue to take the episode structure in a bit of a different direction, at least in part. This is the second episode drawn from a discussion between Withstand the Fury Dragon and an friend old friend of his, Paul, whose philosophical musings he has consistently enjoyed and respected. And rather than talk about any specific Virtue or Principle from Ultim --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ssshpodcast/message

Spam Spam Spam Humbug reviews development on (and news about) Ultima Online that took place in 2015.Subscribe on iTunes | Subscribe on Android | Subscribe on Stitcher | Subscribe on PodbeanIntroCreation Theme, from the Ultima Online soundtrackPodcast Topic(s)Welcome back to another year of Spam Spam Spam Humbug. This year, to ring in 2016, episodes for the month of January will mostly be focused on re-capping the news pertaining to Ultima, including Ultima Online (which, at least for now, is the only game still in active development that is carrying on the Ultima namesake), various Ultima --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ssshpodcast/message

Technology is morally neutral. But it can be turned toward good ends, such as community formation.Subscribe on iTunes | Subscribe on Android | Subscribe on Stitcher | Subscribe on PodbeanPodcast TopicFor this second season (if that's the term to use) of Byte-Sized Virtue, I want to take the episode structure in a bit of a different direction, at least in part. You'll recall that for the Advent and Christmas season (2015-2016) season, I focused exclusively on the topic of Justice, and discussed the relationship between the virtue as it appears in the Ultima games and the real-world virtue that is its equivalent. And, to be fair, I'll pr --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ssshpodcast/message

Spam Spam Spam Humbug chats with Richard Garriott and Starr Long about the genesis and first years of Ultima Online.Subscribe on iTunes | Subscribe on Android | Subscribe on Stitcher | Subscribe on PodbeanIntroCreation Theme, from the Ultima Online soundtrackPodcast Topic(s)Welcome back to another year of Spam Spam Spam Humbug. This year, to ring in 2016, episodes for the month of January will mostly be focused on re-capping the news pertaining to Ultima, including Ultima Online (which, at least for now, is the only game still in active development that is carrying on the Ultima name --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ssshpodcast/message

Spam Spam Spam Humbug reviews development on (and news about) the game that took place in 2015.Subscribe on iTunes | Subscribe on Android | Subscribe on Stitcher | Subscribe on PodbeanIntroNovia Overworld, from the Shroud of the Avatar soundtrackPodcast TopicsWelcome back to another year of Spam Spam Spam Humbug. This year, to ring in 2016, episodes for the month of January will mostly be focused on re-capping the news pertaining to Ultima, including Ultima Online (which, at least for now, is the only game still in active development that is carrying on the Ultima namesake), various Ultima fa --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ssshpodcast/message

As a prelude to discussing the news related to Shroud of the Avatar from 2015, Spam Spam Spam Humbug interviews Richard Garriott and Starr Long about the game.Subscribe on iTunes | Subscribe on Android | Subscribe on Stitcher | Subscribe on PodbeanIntroNovia Overworld, from the Shroud of the Avatar soundtrackNew Patrons & Shout-OutsFirst up, here's a note of thanks to Erik “Gronkh” Range, who recently backed the Ultima Codex on Patreon! Our apologies, Erik; normally, Patreon sends out a notification when there's a new backer, but for whatever reason it didn't in your case. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ssshpodcast/message

The Spam Spam Spam Humbug crew review development on (and news about) Underworld Ascendant that took place in 2015.Subscribe on iTunes | Subscribe on Android | Subscribe on Stitcher | Subscribe on PodbeanIntroUA Theme 1, from the Underworld Ascendant soundtrackNew Patrons & Shout-OutsA shout-out to whoever recommended us for a Featured Podcast listing on Podbean.< --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ssshpodcast/message

The Spam Spam Spam Humbug crew review the Ultima fan projects that were active in 2015.Subscribe on iTunes | Subscribe on Android | Subscribe on Stitcher | Subscribe on PodbeanIntroUltima VI Gates of Creation by OC ReMixPodcast Topic(s)Welcome back to another year of Spam Spam Spam Humbug. This year, to ring in 2016, episodes for the month of January will mostly be focused on re-capping the news pertaining to Ultima, including Ultima Online (which, at least for now, is the only game still in active development that is carrying on the Ultima namesake), various

The Spam Spam Spam Humbug crew review the Ultima fan projects that were active in 2015.Subscribe on iTunes | Subscribe on Android | Subscribe on Stitcher | Subscribe on PodbeanIntroUltima VI Gates of Creation by OC ReMixNew Patrons & Shout-OutsA shout-out to the guys at the Open Apple podcast, who discussed Ultima 4's 30th anniversary in their end-of-September episode, and linked to the Codex's article about that.New Followers & Ultima DragonsPodbean:< --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ssshpodcast/message

Justice isn't something which is limited to any one demographic group.Subscribe on iTunes | Subscribe on Android | Subscribe on Stitcher | Subscribe on PodbeanWhile I had initially thought that I would bring this series of Byte-Sized Virtue episodes to a close at Christmas, it only took a bit of reflection to realize that there was a particularly strong point to be made — especially about a virtue such as Justice — by continuing on to what is called Epiphany in the Catholic liturgical calendar. This feast day is officially observed on January 6th, although most North American par --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ssshpodcast/message

Why are you listening to philosophical and theological musings about Virtues on a gaming podcast?Subscribe on iTunes | Subscribe on Android | Subscribe on Stitcher | Subscribe on PodbeanI've been writing — and now recording — meditations on the Eight Virtues of Ultima lore for a few years now, and occasionally the question comes up: why do this? It's a good question. I've been running what amounts to a major online Ultima fan hub since 2008 or so, and I've been running Ultima-related websites since 2004. That's a long time; not as long as some in the Ultima fandom have maintained sites, perhaps, but it amounts to a th --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ssshpodcast/message

We've been discussing the virtue of Justice during Advent. What does Christmas have to do with Justice?Subscribe on iTunes | Subscribe on Stitcher | Subscribe on PodbeanWhen I first set upon the idea of discussing the Virtue of Justice during Advent, and over the Christmas season, a few people expressed doubts about how I would be able to really tie the virtue in with Christmas proper. At least on the surface of it, the connection doesn't seem obvious. I mean, we catch the occasional glimpse of the concept in e.g. the lyrics of Christmas carols (e.g. “Hark the herald angels sing glory to the newborn King. Peace on Earth, and mercy mild; God and sinners reconciled.”), but for the most part the idea of Justice isn't the first — or even the third — --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ssshpodcast/message