Darker Days Podcast

  Mike, Chris, and Matt discuss the latest news and interviews about White Wolf Publishing. Following a lengthy news update, Mike presents the classic Vampire: the Masquerade sourcebook Dark Colony covering the region of New England. Next, the crew explores a secret frequency on La Mancha Negra in Venezuela. Finally, Chris and Matt examine Heirs to Hell, a Demon: the Descent sourcebook about the offspring of the unchained. 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 Darker Days Radio Blog: http://darkerdaysradio.blogspot.com Mike's History Podcast: http://roxlabs.net/unbuttoned/episodes/

  Note: This episode was recorded before the latest White Wolf interviews on February 13-15th. Darker Days intends to record a new darkling in two weeks time to discuss the latest updates. Mike, Chris, Matt, and Chigg return with the righteous rage of Gaia to discuss the new White Wolf Publishing, a subsidiary of Paradox Interactive. The crew discusses all the news from interviews and Tenebrae Noctis presentations, and throws in some of their own pure conjecture. To round out the episode, Chris presents a secret frequency on the Hollow Earth. 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/ Darker Days Radio Blog: http://darkerdaysradio.blogspot.com Mike's History Podcast: http:

  Mike, Chris, and James dive into a host of secret frequency tales about Ghost Ships, followed by a review of Book of the Deceived, for Mummy the Curse, and finishing up with a bonus segment as Chris and James talk about Kingdom Death: 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/ Darker Days Radio Blog: http://darkerdaysradio.blogspot.com

Chris and Sam (Darker Days Radio) are joined by David (Twisted Tales) to explore the weird and horror filled worlds of White Wolf/Onyx Path/Paradox Interactive. In particular the focus will be on the "Chronicles of Darkness" - formerly "New World of Darkness"- game lines; Vampire the Requiem, Werewolf the Forsaken, Mage the Awakening, Promethean the Created, Changeling the Lost, Hunter the Vigil, Geist the Sin-Eater, Mummy the Curse, Demon the Descent, and Beast the Primordial.   Think of this episode as a "get to know us", and that future episodes will take on a more focused structure.  

Executive producer and Mage guru Mark Hope is joined by gaming veterans Mark Pryce and Noam Yanai to explore the biggest World of Darkness rulebook yet, Mage: the Ascension 20th Anniversary Edition. They cover mechanics, story, and even metaplot in a detailed review and field questions from World of Darkness fans across the internet.    Interested in hearing more Mark? Check out some of his episodes with our friends at Midnight Express Podcast!  

Mike, Chris, and Matt discuss the newest upcoming World of Darkness books announced at Gencon. Tonight's secret frequency discusses the conspiracy theory of Chemtrails.

  Real Talk Time: We discuss the ongoing changes to Beast: the Primordial this episode. It's a controversial topic that we attempt to discuss in a balanced manner, but due to time limitations on this already monstrous episode we are unable to cover every aspect of the debate. We encourage listeners to check out the updated Beast material HERE to draw their own conclusions.   Mike, Chris, and Matt take an epic three hour journey into the World of Darkness. Mike presents some of the sample signature characters from Hunter: Wayward, followed by Chris's secret frequency on the Spaceship Graveyard. Matt leads a discussion of the new Werewolf: the Forsaken Second Edition and then all three contribute to a discussion of the controversial new game Beast: the Primordial, now on kickstarter.

Mike and Chigg discuss the classic Vampire prop book Revelations of the Dark Mother.

Roll up! Roll up! The Midnight Circus is in town, bending the laws of reality and spiriting folk off into the night. In this episode the hosts cover the latest World of Darkness news (http://theonyxpath.com/) and then dive into a review of the CWoD book Midnight Circus They discuss how the book could be used for supporting cross-over games, and what elements could be re-used at your table. The Secret Frequency covers the phenomenon of Cargo Cults (everything is better with cults) and then wraps up with the NWoD - specifically how to use Midnight Circus for your nWoD games.    We also mentioned the book Blood Nativity, published under license through Atlas Games in 1991.     Links For This Episode: Midnight Express: http://midnightexpress.podbean.com/  

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.   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: Matt Reviews Rage Across Australia: http://tradwiki.foxxtrot.net/index.php/FATAL_%26_Friends:_R-S#Rage_Across_Australia_.28by_Kurieg.29 Midnight Express: http://midnightexpress.podbean.com/  

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.   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!           

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.   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!   

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.   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:   Chill 3rd Edition: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/playattentiongames/chill-3rd-edition-a-horror-roleplaying-game Twisted Tales Interview: http://twistedtalesevents.blogspot.com/2014/09/darker-days-radio-mike-andryuk-chris.html Midn

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.   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:   Midnight Express: http://midnightexpress.podbean.com/ Dave Brookshaw on Fallen World Chronicle: http://theonyxpath.com/addicted-to-myst

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. 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!

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.   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:   Midnight Express: http://midnightexpress.podbean.com/ Dave Brookshaw on Fallen World Chronicle: http://theonyxpath.com/addicted-to-mysteries/ Dark Ages Laibon: http://theonyxpath.com/v20-dark-ages-laibon/

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!   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:   Mage 20 Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/200664283/deluxe-mage-the-ascension-20th-anniversary-edition Mage 20 FAQ: http://theonyxpath.com/mage-the-ascension-20th-anniversary-edition-faq-part-1/

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   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:   Midnight Express: http://midnightexpress.podbean.com/ Orbis Aerden: Reign of the Accursed: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2092558243

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.   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:   Midnight Express: http://midnightexpress.podbean.com/

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!   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:   Midnight Express: http://midnightexpress.podbean.com/ Mage 20 Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/200664283/deluxe-mage-the-ascension-20th-anniversary-edition Mage 20 FAQ: http://theonyxpath