Darker Days Podcast

At World of Darkness Berlin, Justin Achilli (Vampire the Masquerade, Vampire the Requiem, Assassin's Creed), gave an insightful talk on games design and engagement, which is also useful for the world of education. You can get the slides and read along here

Mike and Chris are in Berlin for the penultimate World of Darkness Fan Festival. They talk about their experience with Enlightenment in Blood, a live action game on the streets of Berlin filled with confounded mortals, blood thirsty Redcaps, salty werewolves, and a whole slew of vampires. Finally, the two hosts finish off with a secret frequency exploring the alchemist Johann Kunckel and his peacock island.   Special thanks to Occam's Laser for providing new music for our intro, outro, and bumpers. Be sure to check us out on Facebook or through our Google Plus Community. To stay up to date, subscribe through iTunes!         Links For This Episode:   White Wolf Keynote: https://youtu.be/z9qpAosKdgI?t=1m10s Beasts of War Liveblog: www.beastsofwar.com/eventslist/world-of-darkness-berlin-live-blog/   World of Darkness: Berlin: http://www.worldofdarkness.berlin/ Event Facebook Page

Mike, Chris, Chigg, and Matt strive through an epic four segment show, bringing you news, reviews, and even a little insight. First, Mike and Chigg explore the concept of Love Beyond Death. Then Chris reviews the Demon Storyteller's Guide for Demon: the Descent. Mike also presents the Bunyip in a very special secret frequency. And finally, Matt dares the unknown to bring us the penultimate analysis of Night Horrors: Conquring Heroes.   Special thanks to Occam's Laser for providing new music for our intro, outro, and bumpers. Be sure to check us out on Facebook or through our Google Plus Community. To stay up to date, subscribe through iTunes!         Links For This Episode:  Xander's Game: RosenkruezStillette  Yukari's Etsy: Art Of Yukari Chris's Spaceship Game: Noble Armada 3rd Edition Chris on Beasts of War playing Kingdom Death: Monster   World of Darkness: Berlin: http://www.worldofdarkness.berlin/ Event Facebook Page

Mike and Pete take a look at all of the World of Darkness video games, from Vampire: the Masquerade - Redemption to Mage: the Ascension: Refuge. There are some big announcements this episode, so stay tuned.   Special thanks to Occam's Laser for providing new music for our intro, outro, and bumpers. Be sure to check us out on Facebook or through our Google Plus Community. To stay up to date, subscribe through iTunes!         Links For This Episode:  Xander's Game: RosenkruezStillette  Yukari's Etsy: Art Of Yukari Chris's Spaceship Game: Noble Armada 3rd Edition Chris on Beasts of War playing Kingdom Death: Monster   World of Darkness: Berlin: http://www.worldofdarkness.berlin/ Event Facebook Page

The Frequency Shift will be episodes of Network Zero where we talk about other games close to our hearts. In this episode Chris and James talk about Kingdom Death: Monster, and focus on the Phoenix, and the whole slew of things to expect from the latest successful Kickstarter. Check us out at http://www.facebook.com/DarkerDaysRadio or our Google Plus Community at https://plus.google.com/communities/104221086985174488220. Be sure to subscribe through iTunes!   Music provided by Occams Laser https://occamslaser.bandcamp.com/ , from the track "Majestic 12" from the album "Occult 86", https://occamslaser.bandcamp.com/album/occult-86  Occams Laser can be found on facebook.

Mike, Chigg, and Matt tackle the World of Darkness and Chronicles of Darkness head on! The trio starts of with an in-depth analysis of Dark Ages: Mage, exploring perhaps the best magic system ever put out by White Wolf or Onyx Path. Then Mike presents the legendary cursed peak of Nyanga in Eastern Zimbabwe. Finally, Matt digs into The Pure, illustrating their strengths and weaknesses, and explaining how they might be used in Werewolf: the Forsaken 2nd edition.   Special thanks to Occam's Laser for providing new music for our intro, outro, and bumpers.   Note: This episode was recorded prior to the latest actions by White Wolf Publishing. Our thoughts on that matter will be presented in an upcoming episode. Be sure to check us out on Facebook or through our Google Plus Community. To stay up to date, subscribe through iTunes!         Links For This Episode:  Yukari's Etsy: Art Of Yukari Chris's Spaceship Game: Noble Armada 3rd Edition Chris on Beasts of War playing Kingdom Death: Monster   World of Da

Mike and Chris are joined by Bjarke, Johanna, and Juhana - the organizers of the upcoming World of Darkness: Berlin fan festival. We discuss an array of subjects, from the premium live action events they are planning, as well as contests, workshops, and tabletop gaming action. Join us for this formative World of Darkness event on May 10-14, 2017.   After the interview, Chris and Mike wrap up the holiday episode by discussing the dread Yule Cat of Iceland.    Be sure to check us out on Facebook or through our Google Plus Community. To stay up to date, subscribe through iTunes!         Links For This Episode:  Yukari's Etsy: Art Of Yukari Chris's Spaceship Game: Noble Armada 3rd Edition Chris on Beasts of War playing Kingdom Death: Monster   World of Darkness: Berlin: http://www.worldofdarkness.berlin/ Event Facebook Page

The Frequency Shift will be episodes of Network Zero where we talk about other games close to our hearts. In this episode Chris and James talk about Kingdom Death: Monster, and focus on the Butcher, and the first few story events. Check us out at http://www.facebook.com/DarkerDaysRadio or our Google Plus Community at https://plus.google.com/communities/104221086985174488220. Be sure to subscribe through iTunes!   Music provided by Occams Laser https://occamslaser.bandcamp.com/ , from the track "Majestic 12" from the album "Occult 86", https://occamslaser.bandcamp.com/album/occult-86  Occams Laser can be found on facebook. Beasts of War links will be here when they are live.

Mike and Chigg tackle Charnel Houses of Europe: The Shoah for Wraith: the Oblivion. It's a dark book requiring serious discussion. Be sure to listen to this episode with the lights on. Be sure to check us out at http://www.facebook.com/DarkerDaysRadio or our Google Plus Community at https://plus.google.com/communities/104221086985174488220. Be sure to subscribe through iTunes!       Links For This Episode: White Wolf Grand Masquerade Keynote: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9ezN0vwKhA White Wolf Grand Masquerade Q&A: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fhpXrrLBsI Chris, David and Sam head up a new, NWoD centric podcast: http://networkzero.podbean.com/ Midnight Express: http://midnightexpress.podbean.com/ Shadowsworn Radio Hour: https://soundcloud.com/theshadowswornradiohour Mike's History Podcast: http://roxlabs.net/unbuttoned/episodes/  

  In this Darkling we interview Simon Berman. Simon recently finished his time at Privateer Press and has established Strix Publishing.   Currently Simon is running the Kickstarter campaign for a book that will be published by Strix Publishing - APOCRYPHA: The Art of Jason Soles. Jason Soles some may know already is lead developer at Privateer Press, for the games Warmachine, Hordes, and Iron Kingdoms RPG. Jason is also one of the creators of Unhallowed Metropolis. So sit back and listen to us talk all about Strix Publishing, APOCRYPHA, Jason Soles, and the future for Strix. (please ignore the pause in the audio at the 45 min mark or so - missing audio will be fixed later.) Links: Strix Publishing: http://www.strixpublishing.com/ APOCRYPHA Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/aeeth/apocrypha-the-art-of-jason-soles Chris, David and Sam head up a new, NWoD centric podcast: http://networkzero.podbean.com/ Midnight Express: http://midnightexpress.podbean.com/ Shadowsworn Radio Hour: https

Blood Suckers Chris, Sam, and David discuss the new 2nd edition of Vampire the Requiem, looking at some of the new systems, the Strix, and inspiration from vampire film, tv and books. In the Kirlian Camera segment, they look at the following films;   Interview with the Vampire Near Dark Ultraviolet Being Human The Hunger   and more.     For all the info for the upcoming White Wolf Convention of Thorns LARP event, there is a pdf, why not have a read. Claus gives us some insight into the Convention of Thorns. Want to play a Vampire the Masquerade Nordic LARP in Berlin?  Check us out at http://www.facebook.com/DarkerDaysRadio or our Google Plus Community at https://plus.google.com/communities/104221086985174488220. Be sure to subscribe through iTunes!        Links for this episode:   Contact White Wolf Publishing: http://www.whitewolf-publishing.com/ Contact Onyx Path Publishing: http://theonyxpath.com/ Darker Days Radio: www.darker-days.org Darker Days Radio Blog: http://darkerdaysradio.blogspo

The Frequency Shift will be episodes of Network Zero where we talk about other games close to our hearts. (Also helps make up for waiting for our next main episode - 2 weeks time we record it!) In this episode Chris and James talk about Kingdom Death: Monster, and focus on the first hunt, the White Lion and making your initial items. (Sorry for the audio issues in the initial 10 minutes or so).   This weekend we will be at the UK Games Expo. Check us out at http://www.facebook.com/DarkerDaysRadio or our Google Plus Community at https://plus.google.com/communities/104221086985174488220. Be sure to subscribe through iTunes!   Music provided by Occams Laser https://occamslaser.bandcamp.com/ , from the track "Majestic 12" from the album "Occult 86", https://occamslaser.bandcamp.com/album/occult-86  Occams Laser can be found on facebook.

Chris, Chigg and Matt delve into Beast the Primordial, and take a critical eye to the game. For the Secret Frequency we have a look at the Pope Lick Monster. Be sure to check us out at http://www.facebook.com/DarkerDaysRadio or our Google Plus Community at https://plus.google.com/communities/104221086985174488220. Be sure to subscribe through iTunes!       Links For This Episode: Chris, David and Sam head up a new, NWoD centric podcast: http://networkzero.podbean.com/ Midnight Express: http://midnightexpress.podbean.com/ Shadowsworn Radio Hour: https://soundcloud.com/theshadowswornradiohour Mike's History Podcast: http://roxlabs.net/unbuttoned/episodes/  

The Frequency Shift will be episodes of Network Zero where we talk about other games close to our hearts. In this episode Chris and James talk about Kingdom Death: Monster.         Check us out at http://www.facebook.com/DarkerDaysRadio or our Google Plus Community at https://plus.google.com/communities/104221086985174488220. Be sure to subscribe through iTunes!   Music provided by Occams Laser https://occamslaser.bandcamp.com/ , from the track "Majestic 12" from the album "Occult 86", https://occamslaser.bandcamp.com/album/occult-86  Occams Laser can be found on facebook.

  Mike, Chris, and James are joined by legendary game designers Andy Chambers and Tuomas Pirinen. This episode's discussion explores game mechanics design and how it reinforces the narrative of play, as well as how mechanics can be altered to change the intended gameplay. Special discussion is of course reserved for the classic Games Workshop games Necromunda, Battlefleet Gothic, and Mordheim!   Check us out at http://www.facebook.com/DarkerDaysRadio or our Google Plus Community at https://plus.google.com/communities/104221086985174488220. Be sure to subscribe through iTunes!    Links for this episode:   Andy's New Dark Deeds Game: http://www.gamesandgears.co.uk/DarkDeedsGame.aspx Chris, David and Sam head up a new, NWoD centric podcast: http://networkzero.podbean.com/ Midnight Express: http://midnightexpress.podbean.com/ Shadowsworn Radio Hour: https://soundcloud.com/theshadowswornradiohour Mike's History Podcast: http://roxlabs.net/unbuttoned/episodes/

The Frequency Shift will be episodes of Network Zero where we talk about other games close to our hearts. In this episode Chris and James talk about Kingdom Death: Monster, and focus on the Screaming Antelope, innovations, and making gear from the antelope. Check us out at http://www.facebook.com/DarkerDaysRadio or our Google Plus Community at https://plus.google.com/communities/104221086985174488220. Be sure to subscribe through iTunes!   Music provided by Occams Laser https://occamslaser.bandcamp.com/ , from the track "Majestic 12" from the album "Occult 86", https://occamslaser.bandcamp.com/album/occult-86  Occams Laser can be found on facebook.

The Devil You Know Chris, and David discuss Inferno, a book from 1st edition, but that is still filled with lots of excellent ideas for games. We discuss using demons in your games, and suggestions on ways to make use of the book in Chronicles of Darkness 2nd Ed. In the Kirlian Camera segment, they look at the following films;   Constantine Rosemary's Baby The House of the Devil Hellraiser Devil Fallen and more.     For all the info for the upcoming White Wolf Convention of Thorns LARP event, there is a pdf, why not have a read. Claus gives us some insight into the Convention of Thorns. Want to play a Vampire the Masquerade Nordic LARP in Berlin?  Check us out at http://www.facebook.com/DarkerDaysRadio or our Google Plus Community at https://plus.google.com/communities/104221086985174488220. Be sure to subscribe through iTunes!        Links for this episode:   Contact White Wolf Publishing: http://www.whitewolf-publishing.com/ Contact Onyx Path Publishing: http://theonyxpath.com/ Darker Days R

Urban Horror Chris, Sam, and David discuss the new 2nd edition of Chronicles of Darkness, looking at some of the new systems and the premium POD book. In the Kirlian Camera segment, they look at the following films;   The Mothman Prophecies It Follows Candyman Midnight Meat Train The Ring For all the info for the upcoming White Wolf Convention of Thorns LARP event, there is a pdf, why not have a read. Claus gives us some insight into the Convention of Thorns. Want to play a Vampire the Masquerade Nordic LARP in Berlin?  Check us out at http://www.facebook.com/DarkerDaysRadio or our Google Plus Community at https://plus.google.com/communities/104221086985174488220. Be sure to subscribe through iTunes!        Links for this episode:   Contact White Wolf Publishing: http://www.whitewolf-publishing.com/ Contact Onyx Path Publishing: http://theonyxpath.com/ Darker Days Radio: www.darker-days.org Darker Days Radio Blog: http://darkerdaysradio.blogspot.com Midnight Express: http://midnightexpres

Chris, and Matt are joined by Tia, artist and Nordic LARPer, who recently participated in the first of the new White Wolf Nordic LARPs, "End of Line". She takes the time to give us some insight into Nordic LARP, and an overview of her experience in the End of Line event. For Tia's own excellent artwork, it can be found here. For all the info for the upcoming Convention of Thorns LARP event, there is a pdf, why not have a read. Claus gives us some insight into the Convention of Thorns. Want to be a vampire in Berlin?  Check us out at http://www.facebook.com/DarkerDaysRadio or our Google Plus Community at https://plus.google.com/communities/104221086985174488220. Be sure to subscribe through iTunes! Into MET LARP? Click the links below to get the pdfs.      Links for this episode:   Contact White Wolf Publishing: http://www.whitewolf-publishing.com/ Chris, David and Sam head up a new, NWoD centric podcast: http://networkzero.podbean.com/ Midnight Express: http://midnightexpress.podbean.com/ Shadows

  Mike, Chris, and Chigg are joined by the luminaries of By Night Studios. CEO Jason the Elder, Lead Editor Jennifer "Loopy," and Developer Jason the Younger walk listeners through the basics of Mind's Eye Theater live action role-play and highlight the differences between older editions and their new books. The guests dig deep into Mind's Eye Theater Vampire and Werewolf, presenting epic events from past LARPs and discussing their newest plans. In particular, By Night Studios is excited to present some of their plans for the upcoming Grand Masquerade 2016, September 1st-3rd in New Orleans! Check us out at http://www.facebook.com/DarkerDaysRadio or our Google Plus Community at https://plus.google.com/communities/104221086985174488220. Be sure to subscribe through iTunes!    Links for this episode:   Contact By Night Studios: http://www.bynightstudios.com/about-us/ Contact White Wolf Publishing: http://www.whitewolf-publishing.com/ The Bitten Clarification: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/b