Feb 10, 2015
Mage Across Russia
Mike, Chris, and Chigg are joined by Darker Days Radio Werewolf Correspondent, Matt!
Mike and Matt tackle the early Werewolf sourcebook Rage Across Russia, redeeming the problematic book with some enigmatic assistance from Chigg. Following that, Mike presents a secret frequency on the slavic holy text, The Book of Veles. For the New World of Darkness, Chris discusses what we've learned so far about Mage: the Awakening 2nd Edition. Finally, the crew answers a few mailbag questions.
This episode has poor audio quality because Skype is terrible. We are working to resolve this next episode.
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Jan 19, 2015
A Solstice in Hell
Mike, Chris, and Chigg discuss the Wraith 20th Kickstarter and what it portends for Changeling 20th. Following that, Chris presents a secret frequency on Jack Frost. Finally, Chris and Mike discuss Flowers of Hell, the players guide for Demon: the Descent.
This episode was released a tad late due to internet issues.
Dec 16, 2014
Darker Days in the Old World
Mike, Chris, and Chigg are joined by Brice, and delve into the Warhammer World. The history of the Warhammer World is examined, looking at many of the key events that shape the iconic setting, and make it ripe for roleplay games. Expect tangents into specific games like Mordheim, Dreadfleet, and others, plus discussion about why the Warhammer World merges high fantasy with gritty low fantasy.
Oct 14, 2014
Chill Out
Mike, Chris, and Chigg are joined by Onyx Path editor, Growling Door Games owner, and all around game design legend Michelle Lyons-McFarland! Michelle shares some great anecdotes about her time at FASA Inc., discusses Splintered City: Seattle, and provides a few hints about the Promethean 2nd Edition playtest. Mike presents a secret frequency on Rudolph Fentz, a man who died and should never have existed. Michelle finishes off the episode with a discussion of Chill 3rd Edition, a classic horror roleplaying game that will soon be available again.
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Sep 6, 2014
Skeletons in the Closet
Season 6 begins where the epic Season 5 cliffhanger left off. Mike hangs from a chasm cliff with only his finger tips. Chris faces off against the 8th deathlord, Nagash. And Chigg stands in the underworld halls alone, his plasma pack blinking on empty.
On this episode, the hosts reunite from their dangerous situations to discuss cool new World of Darkness books announced at GenCon. After that, Mike presents his skeleton from the closet, The Tremere Chronicle for Vampire: the Masquerade. The trio then delves into a secret frequency covering lost Russian cosmonauts. Finally, Chris presents his own skeleton, Momento Mori for Geist: the Sin-Eaters.
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Jul 27, 2014
Sam and Michelle head up a brand new Darker Days Darkling series, looking at horror in all forms and media, gaming, and gaming as women. Chris joins them to ask questions and to hit record.
This episode looks at what made us weird, favourite horror films, and how we feel horror movies have evolved.
Expect bad language, content of an adult nature, and irreverent humour.
Jul 21, 2014
Renegades of Irem
Mike, Chris, and Chigg finish up Darker Days Season 5 with the traditional Wraith episode. This time they look at factions of Wraith - primarily The Hierarchy, Renegades, and Heretics. Next Chris presents a Secret Frequency on structures and ruins that predate known human civilizations. Finally, the three dig into Cursed Necropolis: DC, the first setting book for Mummy: the Cursed.
Congratulations to the three winners of the most recent Darker Days contest. We'll be having the Classic World of Darkness themed segment in the future.
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Jul 9, 2014
Executive Producer Mark Hope hits the airwaves once more to present a thorough review of the Mage: the Ascension 20th Anniversary Edition Quickstart Rules. Mark specifically discusses common pitfalls that new players and experienced storytellers may run into with these cursory rules, making this a necessary overview for all gamers.
There are only a few days left for the Darker Days contest - email us what you think the new New World of Darkness game will be!
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May 31, 2014
To Dream in Hell
Mike, Chris, and Chigg decide to cover some easy, light-hearted subject matter this episode - faeries and demons. First the trio kick of the episode with a new contest and discuss the latest World of Darkness material. Then, Chigg answers some of Wendell_Burke's questions regarding the chimerical complexities of Changeling: the Dreaming. Following that, Mike presents an Operation Wandering Soul secret frequency. Finally, Chris discusses the rules and mechanics of Demon: the Descent, the newest Storytelling Game.
Darker Days Contest: What do you think the new New World of Darkness game line will be? Send your entry to darkerdaysradio@gmail.com
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May 20, 2014
Into the Void
Mike, Chris, and Chigg are back in action with new episode. First the trio tackle the the hard news of World of Darkness Online's cancellation. In the Classic World of Darkness segment, Chigg and Mike discuss the new Conventionbook: Void Engineers. The Secret Frequency explores the phantom timeline hypothesis. Finally, Chris and Mike discuss the new Blood & Smoke chronicle book for Vampire: the Requiem.
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