Darker Days Podcast

Mark, Mike, and Chris are joined by freelancer Filamena Young to discuss her extensive work for White Wolf. We begin with a discussion of the upcoming Strange Dead Love, a compilation of chronicle hacks and a setting shard for Vampire: the Requiem. Following that we cover Werewolf, Mage, and Filamena's thorough plans to survive the zombie apocalypse. 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!

Mark, Mike, and Chris talk in depth about the Onyx Path. Following that, the dark trinity are joined by White Wolf freelancer Filamena Young for a Secret Frequency on alchemist Compte Arneu. The hosts discuss their reactions to V20, especially the artwork Mike recommended. The episode finishes off with an indepth review of the Mage Chroniclers Guide. 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 take a look at the dystopian, neo-victorian, splatterpunk, science fiction, zombie apocalypse, societal parody known as Unhallowed Metropolis. The game is reviewed in length and the hosts offer suggestions of how to adapt the game to New World of Darkness - including Mirrors inspiration. Chris's Unhallowed Metropolis review: http://darkerdaysradio.posterous.com/#!/unhallowed-metropolis-revised-review Be sure to check us out at http://www.facebook.com/DarkerDaysRadio or the Underground Radio forum at http://www.wodnews.net/. Be sure to subscribe through iTunes!

Mark, Mike, and Chris begin season three. The three analyze the latest White Wolf product news, including Vampire, Werewolf, Victorian Changeling, and Mummy: the Moaning. Mark presents an outstanding secret frequency covering the conspiratorial Denver International Airport. Afterwards, the trio finally get around to reviewing Vampire: the Requiem, Werewolf: the Forsaken, and Mage: the Awakening in rapid fire format. Changeling: the Ass Kicking. It's gonna be big. Be sure to check us out at http://www.facebook.com/DarkerDaysRadio or the Underground Radio forum at http://www.wodnews.net/. Be sure to subscribe through iTunes!

Mike and Chris do another spur of the moment episode. After the usual White Wolf news and mailbag segments they dive into a Secret Frequency regarding William Mackenzie is his strange sepulcher. After that they get in over their heads as they discuss gothic literature and the gradual shift of storytelling style throughout editions. Be sure to check us out at http://www.facebook.com/DarkerDaysRadio or the Underground Radio forum at http://www.wodnews.net/. Be sure to subscribe through iTunes!

Mike sits down with Fenris Lorsrai to get the whole picture of Rage, White Wolf's first CCG. Fenris tells us how White Wolf originally developed this Werewolf: the Apocalypse game and how it the game bounced around between publishers until it finally landed in the hands of the fans. Rage now has hundreds of fan created cards available for free online, fully compatible with the Rage Apocalypse game. The Rage Page: http://www.rainydaypaperback.com/home/rage.html For all the rules and fan created sets. The Rage Forum: http://rageccg.proboards.com To meet with players and discuss the game. Be sure to check us out at http://www.facebook.com/DarkerDaysRadio or the Underground Radio forum at http://www.wodnews.net/. Be sure to subscribe through iTunes!

This episode was completely unplanned, so Chris and Mike explore the immense cache of World of Darkness fiction, from the Clan Novel series to Three Shades of Night. If you disagree with our views, be sure to discuss it at http://www.facebook.com/DarkerDaysRadio or the Underground Radio forum at http://www.wodnews.net/. Be sure to subscribe through iTunes! V20 Europe: http://www.v20-europe.com/

Mark and Mike are joined by Sam Chupp, one of the first White Wolf staff who had a hand in every one of the original Storytelling System games. Sam shares stories about White Wolf and other staff. He also reveals tons of never before known information about Vampire, Werewolf, Mage, Wraith, and Changeling. If you'd like to check out Sam's podcast novel, the episodes are available free on iTunes or here: http://heartofthehunter.com/ Remember to follow Darker Days at http://www.facebook.com/DarkerDaysRadio and http://twitter.com/#!/DarkerDaysRadio and subscribe through iTunes! Email: darkerdaysradio@gmail.com

The first episode focused on World of Darkness Online! Mike reveals that he's been cheating on the World of Darkness. Chris introduces listeners to City of the Damned: Manchester and Venice Unmasked. Mark tries to influence the Consensus and create Mage 20th Anniversary. The triple threat goes through way too much news with more tangents than a Pooka on speed. Mark follows this up with a Secret Frequency about "The Hum," a strange phenomenon found throughout the entire world. Following this our new WoD Online correspondent Harlequin of wodnews.net gives us all the facts about the upcoming MMO and some speculation. It's an exciting segment and the most comprehensive summary of World of Darkness online so far. For the best World of Darkness Online info, check out www.wodnews.net/ Chris's NWoD work can be found on his blog: http://ethericlabs.posterous.com/#!/ Remember to follow Darker Days at http://www.facebook.com/DarkerDaysRadio and http://twitter.com/#!/DarkerDaysRadio and subscribe through iTunes! Email: d

Mike and Chris are joined by White Wolf's freelancing all-star David Hill Jr. Chris gets us started with a secret frequency about Satan's Forest in Northern Italy and the three hosts put their heads together to make up story seeds on the fly. Later we interview David about all the great work he's been doing for White Wolf, including Invite Only for Vampire: the Requiem and the Forsaken Chronicler's Guide. We round off the episode by discussing David's work for the upcoming Amaranthine, a roleplaying game of epic action and romance, where lifetimes of memory informs your stories about today's adventure. Check out the Amaranthine Website: http://machineageproductions.com/ The Amaranthine Kickstarter Campaign: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/machineage/amaranthine-a-roleplaying-game?ref=users Remember to follow Darker Days at http://www.facebook.com/DarkerDaysRadio and http://twitter.com/#!/DarkerDaysRadio and subscribe through iTunes!

Retainers Marquis Von Vimanys has sent us an excellent review of Ghouls: Fatal Addiction for Vampire: the Masquerade. Mark and Mike are joined by guest host Chris (Dr. Ether) to discuss this sourcebook, as well as Vampire: the Requiem's Ghouls. We round off the darkling with discussion of retainers in Hunter: the Reckoning, Promethean: the Created, and other game lines. Check use out on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/DarkerDaysRadio Twitter: http://twitter.com/DarkerDaysRadio Our feed: www.darkerdays.tk

Mark and Mike hit it off with some White Wolf news and the triumphant return of the Secret Frequncy, discussing the Dyatlov Pass incident. We take a look back at the Old World of Darkness and talk about everything. Absolutely everything. Vampire? Obviously. Werewolf? Totes. Mage? Duh. Wraith? Heck yeah! Changeling? Sure. Dark Ages? Got it. We'd go on with Hunter, Kindred of the East, Mummy, Demon and Orpheus but our vocabulary ran out and you get the picture. www.facebook.com/DarkerDaysRadio darkerdaysradio@gmail.com

Mike (Lost_Heretic) is joined by Mark (GehennaHeretic) in a discussion of the Vampire Translation Guide, considering what's included and what's not, with a special look at how to improve your Vampire games. Mike follows up to interview with Monica Valentinelli discussing Scenes of the Embrace, Vampire: the Requiem's newest product. You can check out Monica's website at www.mlvwrites.com. We do not currently have a forum, so discuss the episodes at http://www.facebook.com/DarkerDaysRadio Send contest submissions to darkerdaysradio-at-gmail.com

Mike is joined by Adrian of the Mirage Arcana Podcast for the last Darker Days of 2010. The two discuss a lot of what's going on with the Wild Games Productions Radio Network and shed some light on the new White Wolf print and digital products. They discuss the North American Championship for VtES and the Grand Masquerade in general. Original World of Darkness: Adrian talks about his favorite Vampire supplement, The Last Supper. The hosts discuss the story's strengths and give tips on how to run it. New World of Darkness: Mike leads the discussion of how to use themes and concepts from The Last Supper for Promethean, Changeling, Hunter, and Geist - giving some love to the limited lines. Adrian also comes up with the idea of World of Darkness: Die Hard Edition. Darker Days is also looking for one or two more hosts, so if you're interested post in the Darker Days Episode 21 Thread here: http://www.wildgamesproductions.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=767 Skype: lost_heretic www.darkerdays.tk www.wildgamesproductions

Mike sits down with Matt M. McElroy, Publisher Relations Manager for DriveThruRPG and DriveThruComics, to discuss the new print on demand tools available to White Wolf. They discuss the approaches publishers can take, how the books are distributed, and what consumers can expect in the future. If you'd like to contact Matt, just shoot him an email on FlamesRising.com: Flames Rising Contact Page To get Queen of the Crows by Monica Valentinelli for $2.50, use the following link: http://horror.drivethrustuff.com/index.php?discount=17909 Be sure to check out the Darker Days website and network: www.darkerdays.tk www.wildgamesproductions.com

We were just kidding about the Season 1 Episode Guide being the only update this fortnight! We were in no way coerced by WGPRN's new benevolent tyrant Vince into putting out another episode. Mike flys solo as he brings listeners up to speed on Darker Days and WGPRN network news. The real meat of this episode is a review of World of Darkness: Midnight Roads, a sourcebook for stories on the road, with story hooks for mortals and supernatural splats alike.

Mallius and Lost_Heretic kick it into high gear for the unlucky thirteenth darkling, Requiem for a Masquerade Redux. The dynamic duo discuss importing the Camarilla and Masquerade Clans, so check it out.

Mallius and Lost_Heretic join forces to bring you the first part of "Requiem for a Masquerade." This episode focuses on how the upcoming translation documents can be used to bring fresh ideas into Vampire: the Masquerade. Stay tuned for the next episode, which will cover new material for Vampire: the Requiem!

Vince and Mark are joined by Mallius from the WGPRN forums and have a nice chat about White-Wolf’s Murder City!

The guys sit down and chat with Ari “Mouseferatu” Marmell from White Wolf’s past!