Darker Days Podcast

Mike and Chris interrogate NWO agents Lillian Cohen-Moore and David Hill Jr. after they leaked vital Technocratic secrets in Conventionbook NWO. The episode begins with some well wishes for Adrian Stagg and Mark Hope, and Mike mistakenly predicts that Mummy won't kickstart until after the holidays. Following that, the crew discusses the New World Order, with a special look at how the convention has changed in the past decade. Everyone takes a break from the Q&A and discusses a some creepy holiday urban legends from around the United Kingdom. The episode finishes off with a discussion of #OneReasonWhy and some of the cool non-WoD stuff we can expect from David and Lillian. Oh, and Wraith. 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! Featured Books: Link For This Show: Demon: the ???: http://youtu.be/40PJ8fz1X4U?t=39m30s Lillian's Website: http://www.lillia

Mike and Chris are joined again by Dave Brookshaw, a writer for Mage's recent Left-Hand Path sourcebook. In the Secret Frequency, the hosts explore Fengdu, the Chinese City of the Dead, and also discuss the legend of a slumbering dragon beneath Beijing. Following that is a lengthy Q&A with Dave Brookshaw, looking at Requiem's Blood Sorcery, the God Machine Chronicles, and the upcoming NWoD game, Mummy: the Curse. Don't worry, we have some CWoD discussion in this episode too! And get pumped for our upcoming NWO Conventionbook review. Darker Days Contest Information: Send us some feedback, questions, or Forgotten Lore material and you'll have a chance to win a White Wolf novel or anthology. Be sure to check us out at http://www.facebook.com/DarkerDaysRadio or our Posterous forum at http://darkerdaysradio.posterous.com/#!/. Be sure to subscribe through iTunes! Featured Books: Link For This Show: Dave Brookshaw on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DaveBrookshaw Ken and Robin Talk About Stuff: http://www.kenandr

Adrian (Boggan_Knight) and Steve (Verghast) discuss the enigmatic vampiric elders of the Dark Age. Specifically, they look at elders as NPCs, PCs, and the motives that separate these Cainites from mere neonates. Darkling #28 is the fourth in a series of Dark Ages podcasts, so stay tuned for more from Adrian, Steve, Chris, and Mike. Be sure to check us out at http://www.facebook.com/DarkerDaysRadio or our Posterous forum at http://darkerdaysradio.posterous.com/#!/. Be sure to subscribe through iTunes! Our new domain name is http://darker-days.org 12 Byzantine Rulers: http://12byzantinerulers.com/ (Also on iTunes)

We'll do the show notes tomorrow. Show Links: Werewolf 20th: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/200664283/deluxe-werewolf-the-apocalypse-20th-anniversary-ed/comments

Chris is once more joined by James and Steve to discuss more matters regarding running a chronicle. This time they are also joined by Sam (tabletop and tumblr rpg player, budding writer and also is married to Chris), as they talk about finding players, getting a good group together, dealing with problem players, PC creation and group templates, dark story content and more. Send any feedback or questions send us an email at darkerdaysradio@gmail.com Alternatively you can get more news and information about us on Google +, Facebook and Twitter. Be sure to check us out at http://www.facebook.com/DarkerDaysRadio or our Posterous forum at http://darkerdaysradio.posterous.com/#!/. Be sure to subscribe through iTunes! Our new domain name is http://darker-days.org Interested in any of the books we mentioned? The art of Nigel Sade Spiel - Essen Gaming Convention Of course drop by Drivethrurpg for all your gaming needs. Right now they have until November a Halloween Sale on all Vampire the Requiem Products.

Mike and Chris are joined by Simon Berman, Community Coordinator and Staff Writer for Privateer Press. In this Darkling we discuss the recent release from Privateer Press, the new edition of the Iron Kingdoms RPG. We look at what the setting has to offer, the similarity the game rules have with the wargames Warmachine and Hordes, and briefly discuss what we can look forward to in the future for this exciting new edition. Send any feedback or questions send us an email at darkerdaysradio@gmail.com For more information on all the products discussed in the show go to http://privateerpress.com/ Alternatively you can get more news and information by searching for Privateer Press on Google +, Facebook and Twitter, and you can also go looking for Simon Berman on there if you are interested in all his other work. Be sure to check us out at http://www.facebook.com/DarkerDaysRadio or our Posterous forum at http://darkerdaysradio.posterous.com/#!/. Be sure to subscribe through iTunes! Our new domain name is http://darke

Mike and Chris cast off the shackles of White Wolf Publishing and introduce this new, improved Darker Days Radio, a podcast all about Onyx Path Publishing! Following this stunning reveal, Chris describes the animistic ideas in The Black Swan in the Kirlian Camera. Mike does a feature on Kinfolk: Unsung Heroes, highlighting some of the coolest parts. Chris finishes the episode with a retrospective on Spirits in all the New World of Darkness games. Darker Days Contest Information: Please send us a name for the Darker Days mascot (The logo on podbean and in iTunes) along with a 2-3 sentence description. Enter before September 1st for a chance to win Falling Scales Part 2. (Actually, you can send it in a bit later... but don't tell anyone I said so!) Be sure to check us out at http://www.facebook.com/DarkerDaysRadio or our Posterous forum at http://darkerdaysradio.posterous.com/#!/. Be sure to subscribe through iTunes! Featured Books: Link For This Show: Onyx Path Presentation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzj

Subtitle: The Wrath of Gone Mike and Chris are joined by Joe, Steve, Ian, Michael, Vampire: the Requiem developer Russell Baily, and James to chill on Google Hangout and talk about the new release schedule for August 2012 to August 2013. It's a zanny episode with technical glitches and being in the wrong hang out, and a Vampire developer who's mic doesn't work. Yeah, an awesome time was had by all. Darker Days Contest Information: Please send us a name for the Darker Days mascot (The logo on podbean and in iTunes) along with a 2-3 sentence description. Enter before September 1st for a chance to win Falling Scales Part 2. Be sure to check us out at http://www.facebook.com/DarkerDaysRadio or our Posterous forum at http://darkerdaysradio.posterous.com/#!/. Be sure to subscribe through iTunes! Featured Books: Link For This Show: Release Schedule: http://darkerdaysradio.posterous.com/#!/the-ww-schedule-for-aug-2012-aug-2013 Adrian's 'The Future of Gamebooks": http://darkerdaysradio.posterous.com/#!/the-future-of-

Adrian (Boggan_Knight) and Steve (Verghast) explore the vampiric factions unique to the Dark Ages setting. They provide story hooks, chronicle ideas, and immense insight into each of the organizations. Darkling #25 is the third in a series of Dark Ages podcasts, so stay tuned for more from Adrian, Steve, Chris, and Mike. Send any feedback or storytelling questions to miragearcana@gmail.com Be sure to check us out at http://www.facebook.com/DarkerDaysRadio or our Posterous forum at http://darkerdaysradio.posterous.com/#!/. Be sure to subscribe through iTunes! Our new domain name is http://darker-days.org

Mike and Chris are joined by Rich Thomas, long time art director of White Wolf Publishing. After a brief mailbag, the crew discusses Victorian Lost, Kickstarter, and the latest information on Mummy: the [Moaning]. The secret frequency covers melon heads, a phenomenon showing up across the United States, each time with a different origin story. The episode finishes of with a lengthy Q&A, revealing Rich's own origin story, discussing art in Wraith, and pitching a number of listener questions. Remember, July 15th. Be sure to check us out at http://www.facebook.com/DarkerDaysRadio or our Posterous forum at http://darkerdaysradio.posterous.com/#!/. Be sure to subscribe through iTunes! Featured Books: Link For This Show: Hunt: the Reference: http://darkerdaysradio.posterous.com/hunt-the-reference Onyx Path Website: http://theonyxpath.com/schedule/ Podcast of Darkness: http://www.limeflavored.com/ Fear the Boot: http://www.feartheboot.com/ftb/ Artwork For This Show: John Cobb Mummy: http://darkerdays2.podbean

Chris is joined once more by James (Computer Games Designer and also previous member of Chris' gaming group) and Steve (See Darkling #21, #23 where Steve and Adrian share their retrospective on Vampire: the Dark Ages) for a series of Darklings that focus on chronicle design. In this third part they look at creating an intrigue for your chronicle, creating puzzles and clues, and the creation of NPCs. Be sure to check us out at http://www.facebook.com/DarkerDaysRadio or our Posterous forum at http://darkerdaysradio.posterous.com/#!/. Find us also on Google Plus, Twitter, and on http://www.wodnews.net  . Be sure to subscribe through iTunes! Also check out http://www.feartheboot.com/ for more general gaming advice (and more on the group template concept), and for something more off topic check out http://kickedinthedicebags.libsyn.com/ yEd graph program http://www.yworks.com/en/products_yed_about.html Chris's quick review of his Asus Transformer Tablet that gets a lot of use in gaming http://ethericlabs.posterou

Adrian (Boggan_Knight) and Steve (Verghast) explore the roads Vampires so frequently used to quell the beast during the Dark Age. They point out pitfalls storytellers should watch out for and offer advice on how to make morality a greater theme in your chronicle. Darkling #23 is the second in a series of Dark Ages podcasts, so stay tuned for more from Adrian, Steve, Chris, and Mike. Send any feedback or storytelling questions to miragearcana@gmail.com Be sure to check us out at http://www.facebook.com/DarkerDaysRadio or our Posterous forum at http://darkerdaysradio.posterous.com/#!/. Be sure to subscribe through iTunes! Our new domain name is http://darker-days.org

This episode was recorded before Matt McFarland admitted to sexual assault and was accused of serial sexual harassment. Darker Days does not condone the guest's actions and they will not be invited to return. This episode is left here for posterity. Mike and Chris are joined by returning guest "Black Hat" Matt McFarland! The hosts discuss the latest White Wolf news, including kickstarter and Mummy: the [Moaning] news. Darker Days also introduces a new segment, Beyond the Kirlian Camera, exploring film and television for World of Darkness inspiration. Next there is a listener inspired review of three sourcebooks regarding cults and infernalism - World of Darkness Inferno, Ashen Cults, and Devil's Due. The hosts discuss how this information can be used in Dark Ages settings, and how the ideas can be applied to other games, such as Werewolf: the Forsaken. Finally, the episode introduces Matt McFarland's new roleplaying game, Curse the Darkness - a post apocalyptic game of oppression, fear, and hope. Be sure to c

Chris is joined once more by James (Computer Games Designer and also previous member of Chris' gaming group) and Steve (See Darkling #21 where Steve and Adrian start their retrospective on Vampire: the Dark Ages) for a series of Darklings that focus on chronicle design. In this second part they look at preparations for your chronicle and things the ST should consider when putting together the story setting. Be sure to check us out at http://www.facebook.com/DarkerDaysRadio or our Posterous forum at http://darkerdaysradio.posterous.com/#!/. Find us also on Google Plus, Twitter, and on http://www.wodnews.net  . Be sure to subscribe through iTunes! Also check out http://www.feartheboot.com/ for more general gaming advice (and more on the group template concept), and for something more off topic check out http://kickedinthedicebags.libsyn.com/ Seers of the Throne cover art by Michael Ryan

Adrian (Boggan_Knight) and Steve (Verghast) bring Darker Days Radio an outstanding overview of the Dark Ages: Vampire setting. They discuss theme, mood, and clans - bringing to light an age of darkness with a synthesis of occult lore and historical fact. Darkling #21 is the first in a series of Dark Ages podcasts, so stay tuned for more from Adrian, Steve, Chris, and Mike. Be sure to check us out at http://www.facebook.com/DarkerDaysRadio or our Posterous forum at http://darkerdaysradio.posterous.com/#!/. Be sure to subscribe through iTunes!

Chris is joined by James (Computer Games Designer and also previous member of Chris' gaming group) for a series of Darklings that focus on chronicle design. In this first part they look at the issues faced by those running their first chronicle, such as chronicle style, location, and sources of inspiration. Be sure to check us out at http://www.facebook.com/DarkerDaysRadio or our Posterous forum at http://darkerdaysradio.posterous.com/#!/. Find us also on Google Plus, Twitter, and on http://www.wodnews.net  . Be sure to subscribe through iTunes!

Mark, Mike, and Chris join White Wolf freelancer David Brookshaw as he attempts the world record of "Longest Darker Days Episode." The crew begins with the mailbag and then gives its thoughts on White Wolf's new V20 Companion kickstarter. Chris treats everyone to the disturbing tale of Robert the Doll, straight from the history of Key West. From there we enter into a lengthy Q&A with Dave, discussing everything from Greeks in Space to Mage to More Mage to Vampire to Changeling. It's a doozy. We end the episode with a very special farewell to longtime host and podcast founder, Mark. Good luck man! Be sure to check us out at http://www.facebook.com/DarkerDaysRadio or our Posterous forum at http://darkerdaysradio.posterous.com/#!/. Be sure to subscribe through iTunes! V20 Kickstarter: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/200664283/v20-companion-deluxe-edition OWbN Hour of Power podcast: http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/talkCast.jsp?masterId=31339&cmd=tc OWbN Girls podcast: http://soundcloud.com/meredi

Mike reveal's Daniel Greenberg's unpublished stories for Rasputin. Be sure to check us out at http://www.facebook.com/DarkerDaysRadio or our Posterous forum at http://darkerdaysradio.posterous.com/#!/. Be sure to subscribe through iTunes!

Mike and Chris are joined by Peter (Harlequin) of wodnews.net. The crew starts off with a nice email from Kevin, some discussion of recent White Wolf releases, and then move onto a secret frequency on the Malaysian 'Oily Man.' The rest of the episode is led by Peter, who conveys the excitement of the Grand Masquerade and summarizes the latest news on World of Darkness Online. Be sure to check us out at http://www.facebook.com/DarkerDaysRadio or our articles at http://darkerdaysradio.posterous.com/#!/. Be sure to subscribe through iTunes! WoDnews: http://www.wodnews.net/ MMO Information: http://www.wodnews.net/Home/tabid/41/ctl/ArticleView/mid/401/articleId/69/New-WoD-MMO-info-from-The-Grand-Masquerade-UPDATED.aspx

Mark, Mike, and Chris are joined by returning host Vince! This episode we discuss months of White Wolf news and answer some mail. The Secret Frequency features three mini ideas - The Krampus, Shropshire Village, and the Dewsbury Parish Church. Mark gives us some great ideas for World of Darkness Gypsies, while Chris discusses the interaction of science and the supernatural. Be sure to check us out at http://www.facebook.com/DarkerDaysRadio or our articles at http://darkerdaysradio.posterous.com/#!/. Be sure to subscribe through iTunes! Vince's Roll for Initiative: http://rfipodcast.com/show/ Vince's Save or Die: http://saveordie.info/ John Cobb in Berlin by Night: http://bit.ly/sA22n3 Cause & Effect (VtES):  http://bit.ly/rYFVPi The Wyld Hunt: http://arcadiaccg.blogspot.com/ http://krampus.com/ Contact Vince: http://osrgaming.org/main/