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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Mar 23, 2014
Unraveling the Tapestry
Mike, Chris, and Chigg said they were going to do a quick episode... and then it turned into a two hour medley. The dark trinity begins by discussing the new podcast Midnight Express, hosted by World of Darkness fan legends, Adrian Stagg and Stephen Nurse. Following that, the Secret Frequency explores what dark things might lay beneath Seattle. Finally, the core of the show is discussing the Mage 20th Anniversary Edition kickstarter, following the FAQs provided by Satyros Phil Brucato.
Congratulations to our Blood & Smoke winner, and thank you to everyone that participated!
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Feb 19, 2014
Chris is joined by Mike and James, as Chris runs a one-shot using the New World of Darkness God Machine Chronicles rule set.
Enjoy.
Feb 18, 2014
Mailbag, yo
Mike, Chris, and Chigg decide to answer some emails. First they cover Werewolf: the Forsaken, discussing Storyteller Adventure System options, chronicle structure, and character motivation. The krewe wraps up the episode by discussing seekings in Mage: the Ascension.
Remember to enter our contest for a physical copy of Blood & Smoke - just send us an email picking the representative Vampire clan of each host!
Jan 26, 2014
Ravenloft, A Not-So Dungeons and Dragons Campaign Setting
Mike and Chigg sit down to discuss Ravenloft, the campaign setting of dark fantasy and gothic horror. The nerds sit down and discuss the thematic strengths of the game world, as well as the unique design approach to the setting's domains and clusters. In particular, they also discuss what it means to be a hero or villain in Ravenloft, and how that differentiates it from other campaign worlds.
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Dec 24, 2013
Happy Horror-Days
Mike, Chris and Chigg bring a holiday special. In this show we delve into the subject of True Faith and it's appearance and application in Classic World of Darkness.
In the Secret Frequency we look at a snow themed mystery, the Devil's Footprints.
Finally we look at the latest book for New World of Darkness' Mummy the Curse - Guildhalls of the Deathless.
And finally listen to find out how you can enter our competition to win a copy of Vampire the Requiem - Blood and Smoke.
Also guys if you can spare some money,
David Hill and Filamena Young, who have written for many, many, World of Darkness books, were recently burgled and had their computers stolen. That is their livelihood. Plus they were meant to be moving country soon.
Help them out!
Nov 20, 2013
Robo-Demons
Chris and Chigg are joined by the illustrious developers of Demon: the Descent - Matt McFarland and Rose Bailey! The hosts don't pull any punches as they explore the concepts of the newest Storytelling game. The nature of the Unchained is discussed, as well as their place in the New World of Darkness cosmology. Special attention is paid to the new Identity mechanic, and how it affects character backgrounds and ongoing stories. On the secret frequency, Chris takes us to the blasted reactors on Chernobyl, where a strange new fungus has emerged. Finally, the show closes with some discussion of Blood & Smoke and the upcoming Dark Eras book.
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