Polytopian Times

This a podcast about the wonderfully fun game of Polytopia, news about upcoming updates and tribes, a look at the background and lore of each tribe, as well as competitive strategies, and tips and tricks to help new players get better at the game in Might mode.

The Latest And Greatest Tribe Tier List

In this week’s episode Espark and I take a detailed look at what tribes we think are best and worse! You can join the Polytopian Times discord by clicking this link: https://discord.gg/2Gz6bkemKu

02-23
30:43

What’s My Favorite Tribe In Today’s Competitive Landscape?

In this week’s episode I take a look at which tribe is my favorite in the new pace of the naval rework’s gameplay. You can join the Polytopian Times discord by clicking this link: https://discord.gg/2Gz6bkemKu

12-22
10:02

The New Feel To Sea Battles

In this episode Espark joins us to talk about the new vibe to naval warfare in The Path Of The Ocean update, a light start to more episodes delving deeper into the new mechanics. You can join the Polytopian Times discord by clicking this link: https://discord.gg/2Gz6bkemKu

12-08
19:08

Thoughts On The New Naval Update Meta

In this episode we’re taking a look at where the meta is beginning to settle now that the naval rework has officially rolled out. You can join the Polytopian Times discord by clicking this link: https://discord.gg/2Gz6bkemKu

11-24
09:37

The Naval Rework Beta Has Been Updated

In this week’s episode we’re discussing the latest changes to the beta and how that will affect gameplay. You can join the Polytopian Times discord by clicking this link: https://discord.gg/2Gz6bkemKu

11-03
10:17

The Path Of The Ocean - A Naval Rework?

In this week’s episode we’re discussing the newly announced naval rework beta, all of the known changes so far, and how that could fundamentally change the meta of Might mode, as well as how to access the beta. You can join the Polytopian Times discord by clicking this link: https://discord.gg/2Gz6bkemKu

10-13
35:40

Cymanti Needs A Buff

In this week’s episode I take a contentious position and posit that Cymanti deserves a minor buff after the many, many nerfs it has had since release, especially since both Elyrion and Polaris have gotten recent buffs. You can join the Polytopian Times discord by clicking this link: https://discord.gg/2Gz6bkemKu

09-15
08:05

Expanding The Late Game Economy

In this episode we propose a few new buildings that would help vitalize the late game, utilize otherwise normally empty tiles, and give players more interesting and strategic choices to make without being overly complex for the simplified economy of Polytopia. You can join the Polytopian Times discord by clicking this link: https://discord.gg/2Gz6bkemKu

09-01
08:33

Today’s Meta

In this episode we discuss where we think the current meta of the game is and how it might be a little different for the special tribes compared to the standard ones. You can join the Polytopian Times discord by clicking this link: https://discord.gg/2Gz6bkemKu

08-18
28:43

A Canticle For Tsäm - The Free Polytopian Times eBook Is Out!

We’re taking a break from our regularly scheduled content to announce the release of the free Polytopian Times ebook “A Canticle For Tsäm”, a collection of the lore that was featured in our tribe episodes for leisurely reading. You can join the Polytopian Times discord by clicking this link: https://discord.gg/2Gz6bkemKu ePub Version of A Canticle For Tsäm: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pK0AcNCJNQBPmu_N8UGPsjAp81IFtvaM/view?usp=drivesdk PDF Version of A Canticle For Tsäm: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ncEyKJ9dKJNSiMm6w9Tc1IrJWWLWP7F9/view?usp=drivesdk

08-04
01:42

The Ancients - Lore Speculation

In this week’s episode we take a look at what know about the upcoming Ancients tribe and the context around their legacy in the existing lore, and make some speculations on what we think their release lore will be. You can join the Polytopian Times discord by clicking this link: https://discord.gg/2Gz6bkemKu

07-21
06:27

Espark’s Essentials - Minute Details Of Movement

In this week’s episode we discuss the mechanics behind movement in the game, what bonuses or penalties affect that, tricks you can leverage to affect your movement and your opponents, and how things can be a little different for the special tribes. You can join the Polytopian Times discord by clicking this link: https://discord.gg/2Gz6bkemKu

07-07
18:00

Advanced Infrastructure - Thoughts On Canals And Highways To Flesh Out The Late Game

In this week’s episode we’re discussing our thoughts on canals and highways as two things that could potentially be added to the game, and how we think they should work. You can join the Polytopian Times discord by clicking this link: https://discord.gg/2Gz6bkemKu

06-23
16:14

Espark’s Essentials - Walls vs Stars?

In this week’s episode we discuss whether to pick walls or stars when given the option leveling up a city, and factors that can sway your decision. Here is the link to Big Burr's YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/rBmriSHrdNg You can join the Polytopian Times discord by clicking this link: https://discord.gg/2Gz6bkemKu

06-09
11:05

Espark’s Essentials - Workshops vs Explorers

In this episode we discuss the factors that affect your decision on whether to make your first city upgrade an explorer or a workshop, exploring use cases for both routes and offering general advice. You can join the Polytopian Times discord by clicking this link: https://discord.gg/2Gz6bkemKu

05-26
14:10

Thoughts On A Naval Rework

In today’s episode Rayzr Z and I discuss what a potential naval warfare rework could look like, and how different changes could impact gameplay and the overall meta. You can join the Polytopian Times discord by clicking this link: https://discord.gg/2Gz6bkemKu

05-12
16:54

Espark’s Essentials - Border Expansion or Population Growth?

In this episode we discuss whether getting population growth or expanding your city’s borders is the better decision, and what factors affect which option is best for your situation, as well as general advice for this city level-up choice. You can join the Polytopian Times discord by clicking this link: https://discord.gg/2Gz6bkemKu

04-28
14:25

Espark’s Essentials - When To Get A Tech?

In this episode Espark and I discuss when to get a tech, and when perhaps it might not be the best time to spend on one, and some advice to guide you when it comes to which techs to buy. You can join the Polytopian Times discord by clicking this link: https://discord.gg/2Gz6bkemKu

04-14
20:37

A Look At The Ancients

In this episode Espark and I talk about the upcoming Ancients tribe, what we know so far and what we think could be done with them. You can join the Polytopian Times discord by clicking this link: https://discord.gg/2Gz6bkemKu

03-31
21:18

Aquarion - The City That Slept Beneath The Waves

In this episode we discuss the Aquarion, strategies you can use when playing as and against them, and general advice for the tribe. You can join the Polytopian Times discord by clicking this link: https://discord.gg/2Gz6bkemKu

03-17
34:21

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