Crossing Zebras Episode 21

Been a bit of a delay since the last Crossing Zebras proper due to Xander being stuck on an oil rig. But New Eden stops for no man and the delay has ensured there is much for Xander and Jeg to discuss in the latest episode of the Best Eve Online Podcast Ever (TM). The CSM8 race continues apace with Xander continuing his attempt to catch ’em all while Jeg finished the design of the new CZ site which you are looking at now.

Topics up for discussion this time round include the new CSM voting system and what it could mean for the make-up of CSM8 and in the longer term, the recent Battle for Caldari Prime, changes to TEST and HBC leadership and confirmation of Eve Online’s nineteenth expansion, Odyssey.

Crossing Zebras Episode 21.mp3

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Introductions

Correction to CZ20 – We made a bit of a booboo when discussing the EULA. CCP Fozzie pointed this out to us shortly after the episode aired and we were happy to clear up any confusion

CSM Voting – The new voting system for the CSM has been confirmed as the Single Transferable Vote. We discuss the long and short term ramifications of this new system and what it could mean for the composition of CSM8

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Battle for Caldari Prime – One of the largest Eve Live Events yet occurred during the weekend in Luminaire where Caldari and Gallente fighters battled for control of Caldari Prime both in the space above and on the planet surface itself. In the biggest event yet comprising both Eve and Dust, we dissect what went wrong, what went right and how Live Events could evolve in the future as a result of this

TEST/HBC Leadership Changes – Montolio has stepped down as the leader of TEST and HBC with some rather surprising and politically intriguing changes taking effect at bloc level

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Odyssey – The 19th Eve Online expansion has been confirmed as Odyssey. Appearing to focus on the concept of exploration, we pick apart the information that was announced at PAX East over the weekend

What We Are Up To In Game

Confirmation (at long last) of the winner of the PLEX from the competition we had in CZ20

Shoutouts

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This episode’s playlist is as follows:

5ive – Everybody Get Up

Frank Ocean feat. Earl Sweat – Super Rich Kids

Felix – Don’t You Want Me