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Side-Quest 243. Use That Potion Right Now

9/6/2026

TALK THIS: It's Dangerous to Podcast Alone

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In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about resource management in video games, especially when it comes to consumable items. Also featuring the differences in real-life hoarding, terrible UIs, and why characters should just have caddies that follow them around.

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