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The Bear Pit - Deadlock

Deathy and rkryptic
Deadlock
Matchmaking
Valve
Earn (objective)
Celeste
Graves
Venator
Patch Timing/update Schedule
Mid Boss/other Objectives
Balance Patch
Comeback Mechanics
Golden Goose Egg
Abrams
Rem
Street Brawl
Moan Krull
Sinners
Silver
Ivy
Calico

Get ready to discuss all things Deadlock related with your hosts Deathy and rkryptic - all in the setting of the infamous Bear Pit, the canonical place where Bebop once defeated Lash. However, The Lash is not concerned about that.

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Welcome to The Bear Pit, the new Deadlock focused podcast brought to you by Deathy and rkryptic. In this episode we talk about the current laning meta in Deadlock and how to approach different phases of the lane stage. We cover some drama from Night ... more

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Welcome to The Bear Pit, the new Deadlock focused podcast brought to you by Deathy and rkryptic. In this episode we talk about the surprise April Fools Event in Deadlock. We also take some time to go over some big changes in Esports. In this weeks cu... more

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Welcome to The Bear Pit, the new Deadlock focused podcast brought to you by Deathy and rkryptic. In this episode we talk about matchmaking, the general community feeling towards it, and some things we believe could help. We also discuss some of the r... more

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Welcome to The Bear Pit, the new Deadlock focused podcast brought to you by Deathy and rkryptic. In this episode we talk about the Valve and IceFrog balance philosophy of "If everything is op, nothing is op." We also discuss recent balance changes an... more

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Episode: Does Valve's Balance Philosophy Work in Deadlock? | The Bear Pit

Hosts

Deathy
Host with partner role in The Bear Pit - Deadlock, often steering balance debates, patch analysis, and community-focused content.
RKryptic
Co-host and primary commentator, frequently leads meta discussions, balance philosophy debates, and strategic breakdowns with Deathy.

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#114
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#80
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#38
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#44
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#63
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#70
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#157
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#189
Netherlands/Leisure
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#226
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#250
Philippines/Leisure/Games

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What Does Deadlock Need To Be The Next Big Game? ft. Wander | The Bear Pit
Q: What balance changes are needed for Mina to be fun to play against and not oppressive?
Balance adjustments like smaller stamina changes or cooldown tweaks, along with broader meta shifts from patch updates, could reduce dominance while maintaining Mina's identity as a high-skill, high-reward hero.
What Does Deadlock Need To Be The Next Big Game? ft. Wander | The Bear Pit
Q: How viable is Shadow Weave and should its price or build path be adjusted?
Shadow Weave is seen as a niche, late-game luxury item with situational applicability; there is consensus that a small stat buff could increase its purchase frequency without making it overpowered.

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The discussion centers on a competitive multiplayer universe focused on balance, patch strategy, and evolving meta dynamics. Hosts frequently dissect patch notes, hero viability, item changes, and how design philosophies shape both casual and competitive play. A recurring emphasis is on how updates alter matchmaking, player sentiment, and long-term health of the game, with guests and crossover segments providing deeper dives into strategy, player onboarding, and community-driven events. The show blends meta-analysis, real-time reactions to new heroes and balance shifts, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes about streams, tournaments, and ongoing community participation, often weaving in curiosity corner segments to spotlight items or heroes and ... more

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