Darker Days Podcast

Hosted by Darker Days Radio, this panel will talk about how to get into the TTRPG industry, what you can expect, advice for writing and getting started in writing, and other aspects you may not be aware of. Panelists will continue to be announced shortly. Panelists Kari Jo "Kage" Freudigmann (she/her) - Community Relations Rep for Roll20, Community Manager for Storytelling Collective, freelance TTRPG writer and layout designer, Mitch Bustillos of Necrobiotics, and Ben Riggs of Slaying the Dragon. Moderator - Crystal Mazur (she/her/mx) Social Media Mitch Bustillos - @PennyForATale Ben Riggs - @BenRiggs writerbenriggs.com Kari Jo "Kage" Freudigmann - @RageKagexRugger Tristan Zimmerman - @MoltenSulfur MoltenSulfur.com

CW: Discussion on horror themes in media and ttrpgs. Eyeball/eyescream. At some point during the end of the discussion, hands are slammed on the table that is doing the recording.  Wanting to learn more about setting the tone of your horror game? Not sure how to intertwine themes into your plots and scenes? Want to run something a la Shaun of the Dead or Evil Dead? Join our Horror 301 panel, where we continue deep diving into horror RPGs and how to run them. Hosted by Darker Days Radio & moderated by Crystal Mazur, join B. W. Holland from Chaosium, Markia McCarty from Hunters Entertainment, and Noxweiler Berf from Hunters Entertainment. Social Media B.W. Holland - @BWHolland Markia McCarty - @MarkeiaMcCarty Noxweiler Berf - @eatenbypotchky

CW: General discussion of horror in media and RPGs Darker Days Radio is hosting this panel discussion for players and storytellers who want a more in-depth and technical discussion surrounding using horror in TTRPGs. Everything from cinematic horror moments to mechanics that work well, different genres of horror and what they bring to gaming, and how to intensify horror will be discussed. Panelists are John Thompson of Rook and Raven, Liz Marrs from Attack from Marrs Games, and Kennedy from Heckin Good Doggos, Star Trek RPG, and Never Going Home. Moderator - Crystal Mazur (she/her/mx) Social Media John Thompson - @RookAndRasp RookAndRasp Twitch Liz Marrs - @attackfrommarr1 attackfrommarrsgames.com Kennedy - @JKMyth

CW: General horror movie and ttrpg discussion This panel focuses on horror in gaming. We are going to talk about getting into horror games, safety mechanics, settings and systems in horror, and advice for both players and storytellers on incorporating horror elements into your game. This seminar is a beginner's guide. Panelists include Jason Peercy, Will. Uhl, Sean Jaffe from Nerdycity, and Moderator - Crystal Mazur (she/her/mx) Social Media Jason Peercy - @FunWithOneEye accidentalcyclops.com Will Uhl - @RaffiTheOwl MerryMancerGames.com Sean Jaffe @Nerdy_City

We are back! Chris is joined by Marc to explore all things wargaming. In this episode they discuss; Legions Imperialis, Warhammer 40k 10th, Warcry, Necromunda, Kingdom Death, and more.   Music by Muzaproduction from Pixabay

Mike and Chris talk about their interests this summer, as wills are tested by the deluge of Warhammer releases and the nostalgia for World of Darkness. They've been playing a lot, but not recording much, so this episode contains a plethora of roleplaying game, wargame, and video game reviews! But with limited time and torn interests, will they spend their remaining free time in 2023 trudging through the grimdark or embracing the gothic punk? Werewolf the Apocalypse 5th Edition: 00:05:20 Warhammer 40,000 10th Edition: 00:20:00 Horus Heresy Legionis Imperialis: 00:32:00 Vampire the Masquerade Bloodhunt: 00:45:20 Werewolf the Apocalypse Earthblood: 00:49:30 Additional World of Darkness Games: 01:02:00 Necromunda and Darktide: 01:06:00 Grimdark vs. Gothic Punk: 1:17:20 Be sure to check us out on Facebook or through our Discord server https://discord.gg/GGuRKAn. To stay up to date, subscribe through iTunes or Spotify!          Links For This Episode:   Darker Days Linktree: https://linktr.ee/DarkerDaysRadio Darke

Chris is joined by Randy Newnham, continuing this series focusing on Privateer Press' Iron Kingdoms RPG setting for Dungeons and Dragons 5e game. In this episode they look at the city of Corvis and how it may feature in your games.       Music is provided by Nicolas Jeudy and DARK FANTASY STUDIO.

  Chris is joined by Mike, to look at the dark prince, she who thirsts, Slaanesh, and how to portray characters beyond the typical stereotypes we expect from the Warhammer Worlds.        Be sure to check us out on Facebook or through our brand new Discord server https://discord.gg/GGuRKAn. To stay up to date, subscribe through iTunes or Spotify!        Disclaimer: Warhammer, Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar, and all related trademarks and and all associated logos, illustrations, images, names, creatures, races, vehicles, locations, weapons, characters, and the distinctive likeness thereof, are either ® or TM, and/or © Games Workshop Limited, variably registered around the world. Cubicle 7 Entertainment and the Cubicle 7 Entertainment logo are trademarks of Cubicle 7 Entertainment Limited.   Links For This Episode:   Full Metal RPG: https://soundcloud.com/full-metal-rpg Darker Days Discord: https://discord.gg/GGuRKAn The Rookery: Rookery Publications (@RookeryP) / Twitter Realm of Fire: https://realmoffire.pod

Chris is joined by Crystal as they kickstart this new series focusing on Privateer Press' Iron Kingdoms RPG setting for Dungeons and Dragons 5e game. In this first episode, we give a very large slice of the setting and some of the core basics of the Iron Kingdoms and where the setting is currently.       Music is provided by Nicolas Jeudy and DARK FANTASY STUDIO.

Ep5 - Chris Handley (he/him), Kennedy (They/Them), and Michelle Freel (she/her) talk with Crystal Mazur (she/her/mx) about Impostor Syndrome. They discuss what Impostor Syndrome is, why creatives feel it more often, how rejection sensitivity dysphoria compares to it, and ways to help move forward when you have Impostor Syndrome.  If you haven’t listened to our previous episodes, please do so!  You can find the link to our show notes HERE Guest Social Media Kennedy @JKmyth  Chris Handley  @kris_ether Michele Michelelee.net or @theothermichelelee Articles -  Psychology Today  Impostor Syndrome Study  Be sure to check us out on Facebook or through our Discord server https://discord.gg/GGuRKAn. To stay up to date, subscribe through iTunes or Spotify!  Find more information at choice.crd.co and consider donating to abortion funds. Look to abortion fund leaders for guidance and please speak up, take care, and spread the word.  shoutyourabortion.com – a campaign to normalize abortion https://www.bustle.com/polit

Chris chats with Crystal and Jeff Mueller about The Black Ballad, a new 5e epic adventure and setting from Storytellers Forge. The Black Ballad is a thematic successor to The Red Opera which features many of the same writers, and also like it, The Black Ballad draws inspiration from the music of DiArmate. Be sure to check us out on Facebook or through our Discord server https://discord.gg/GGuRKAn. To stay up to date, subscribe through iTunes or Spotify!  You can back The Black Ballad here! shoutyourabortion.com - a campaign to normalize abortion https://www.bustle.com/politics/abortion-funds-states-trigger-bans-donate - a list of abortion funds in states where it is no longer protected https://secure.actblue.com/donate/supportabortionfunds - where you can donate money to be split between 80+ abortion funds         Links For This Episode:   Darker Days Linktree: https://linktr.ee/DarkerDaysRadio Darker Days Discord: https://discord.gg/GGuRKAn Full Metal RPG: https://fullmetalrpg.podbean.com/   Want more

Mike and Chigg recommend their favorite dark fantasy RPGs! With all the hullabaloo going on in the industry, the duo decide it's time to give other games some air time and hopefully inspire folks to try other games.   Main Show: 00:02:45 Games Discussed: Accursed Band of Blades Earthdawn Call of Cthulhu Dark Ages Vampire Cthulhu Invictus Legend of the Five Rings Mork Borg Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay ...and another mystery game! Be sure to check us out on Facebook or through our Discord server https://discord.gg/GGuRKAn. To stay up to date, subscribe through iTunes or Spotify!  shoutyourabortion.com - a campaign to normalize abortion https://www.bustle.com/politics/abortion-funds-states-trigger-bans-donate - a list of abortion funds in states where it is no longer protected https://secure.actblue.com/donate/supportabortionfunds - where you can donate money to be split between 80+ abortion funds         Links For This Episode:   Darker Days Linktree: https://linktr.ee/DarkerDaysRadio Darker Days Discord: http

Ep5 - Monica Valentinelli (she/her) talk with Crystal Mazur (she/her/mx) about her career, how she got into writing, her development process, her inspiration in her stories, and her overall writing process. They further talk about community building, communication and how that impacts freelancing.  Editing Note: We recorded this with a winter storm raging around us. The internet on both tracks cut out at various times, and some of our sentences were clipped. I apologize for this and did my best with sound editing.  If you haven’t listened to our previous episodes, please do so!  Getting Started In the RPG Freelance Industry Writer Pay and Negotiations  Bonus: Gencon Freelance Mentorship Panel LIVE recording Writer Contracts and NDAs Bonus: Zack and Skeeter’s Publishing Panel at Gamehole Con The Writing Process Please use the hashtag #TTRPGFM on social media when sharing You can find the link to our show notes HERE You can find the Kickstarter for Cool Name RPG HERE Guest Social Media Monica Valentinelli @book

  Chris is joined by Mike, to look at the lord of fate and sorcery, Tzeentch, and how to portray characters beyond the typical stereotypes we expect from the Warhammer Worlds.        Be sure to check us out on Facebook or through our brand new Discord server https://discord.gg/GGuRKAn. To stay up to date, subscribe through iTunes or Spotify!        Disclaimer: Warhammer, Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar, and all related trademarks and and all associated logos, illustrations, images, names, creatures, races, vehicles, locations, weapons, characters, and the distinctive likeness thereof, are either ® or TM, and/or © Games Workshop Limited, variably registered around the world. Cubicle 7 Entertainment and the Cubicle 7 Entertainment logo are trademarks of Cubicle 7 Entertainment Limited.   Links For This Episode:   Full Metal RPG: https://soundcloud.com/full-metal-rpg Darker Days Discord: https://discord.gg/GGuRKAn The Rookery: Rookery Publications (@RookeryP) / Twitter Realm of Fire: https://realmoffire.podbean

Ep4 - Rick Heinz (he/him) and David Whitworth (he/they) talk with Crystal Mazur (she/her/mx) about the writing process. We discuss where we draw ideas from and how we keep them for the future, different types of writing, outlining styles, redlines/developer notes, writer's block, writing pitches, and our takeaways from the episode.  Content Warning: Discussion of cockroaches swarming Editing Note: Unfortunately, David’s internet went out toward the end of our discussion. I have edited out all the long, awkward silence in the recording, so it is just Rick and I speaking for a while. David rerecorded his ending portions, which I added in so that the sound quality may be different.  If you haven’t listened to our previous episodes, please do so!  Getting Started In the RPG Freelance Industry Writer Pay and Negotiations  Bonus: Gencon Freelance Mentorship Panel LIVE recording Writer Contracts and NDAs Bonus: Zack and Skeeter’s Publishing Panel at Gamehole Con Please use the hashtag #TTRPGFM on social media when s

Mike and Chigg decide to talk about aspects of horror in Shadowrun! This classic fantasy cyberpunk mashup is filled with tropes, underlying themes, and some culturally insensitive content. Get ready for some laughs and nostalgia! Main Show: 00:07:45 Be sure to check us out on Facebook or through our Discord server https://discord.gg/GGuRKAn. To stay up to date, subscribe through iTunes or Spotify!  shoutyourabortion.com - a campaign to normalize abortion https://www.bustle.com/politics/abortion-funds-states-trigger-bans-donate - a list of abortion funds in states where it is no longer protected https://secure.actblue.com/donate/supportabortionfunds - where you can donate money to be split between 80+ abortion funds           Links For This Episode:   Darker Days Linktree: https://linktr.ee/DarkerDaysRadio Darker Days Discord: https://discord.gg/GGuRKAn Full Metal RPG: https://fullmetalrpg.podbean.com/ The Realm of Fire: https://realmoffire.podbean.com/     Want more spooky stories and sinister plot

Gamehole Con Live Recording - Zack Glazar (Frog God Games) and Skeeter Green (Skeeter Green Productions) host their annual Publishers panel with guest Crystal Mazur (she/her/mx). They discuss what it's like being a publisher in TTRPGs, some of the things you need to know as a publisher, and how freelancing fits into that puzzle. Audience questions are also answered at the end of the episode.  This is a live recording, so some parts may be harder to hear.    If you haven't listened to our previous episodes please do so!  Getting Started In the RPG Freelance Industry Writer Pay and Negotiations  Bonus: Gencon Freelance Mentorship Panel LIVE recording Writer Contracts and NDAs Please use the hashtag #TTRPGFM on social media when sharing You can find the link to our show notes HERE Be sure to check us out on Facebook or through our Discord server https://discord.gg/GGuRKAn. To stay up to date, subscribe through iTunes or Spotify!  Find more information at choice.crd.co and consider donating to abortion funds. Lo

Chris and Crystal review the relic from the future, The Chimeric Herbarium by the Zoetica Ebb, which explores the strange, exotic, and rather deadly, plants that exist on a world many light years away. The Chimeric Herbarium is a coffee table art book collecting the work of Zoetica Ebb, which, while being a collection of her art, is also filled with details and discussions of alien flora that would not be out of place in fantasy and sci-fi RPGs.   Episode Corrections: The dresses modelled by Ulorin Vex that feature Zoetica's designs were not made by PlastikWrap, but rather facilitated by Adriana Fulop, owner of Plastik Wrap. The digital art was created in conjunction with Peachthief.   Chris also briefly reviews the Mörk Borg compatible grim-dark sci-fi RPG, Vast Grimm, a suitable candidate for using the ideas presented in the Chimeric Herbarium. Be sure to check us out on Facebook or through our Discord server https://discord.gg/GGuRKAn. To stay up to date, subscribe through iTunes or Spotify!  Find more

Mike and Dave discuss real world divination, ranging from tarot to geomancy and sacrifices. David is lead author on the new system agnostic RPG book An Eye to the Void, now on kickstarter! Games discussed include: Warhammer 40,000 Vampire: the Masquerade Mage: the Awakening Dark Ages: Fae Engel Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay Be sure to check us out on Facebook or through our Discord server https://discord.gg/GGuRKAn. To stay up to date, subscribe through iTunes or Spotify!  shoutyourabortion.com - a campaign to normalize abortion https://www.bustle.com/politics/abortion-funds-states-trigger-bans-donate - a list of abortion funds in states where it is no longer protected https://secure.actblue.com/donate/supportabortionfunds - where you can donate money to be split between 80+ abortion funds           Links For This Episode:   Eye to the Void Kickstarter: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/414762/Eye-to-the-Void-FREE-PREVIEW Darker Days Linktree: https://linktr.ee/DarkerDaysRadio Darker Days Discord: ht

Ep3 - Crystal Mazur (she/her/mx) hosts a discussion on Freelance Writer Pay and Negotiating pay with guests Anthony Pryor (he/him), Kennedy (they/them) and Tyler Omichinski (he/they).  They discuss some of the areas of contracts you need to watch out for, some red flags in wording and enforcement of contracts, and even some positive things put into contracts that we enjoyed.    NOTE: The individuals on this podcast are NOT lawyers. They are not giving legal advice. They are only talking about their personal experiences and how the enforcement of contracts affected them. If you need legal advice, please seek out a lawyer in your area who can help you further.  If you haven't listened to our previous episodes please do so!  Getting Started In the RPG Freelance Industry Writer Pay and Negotiations  Bonus: Gencon Freelance Mentorship Panel LIVE recording Please use the hashtag #TTRPGFM on social media when sharing You can find the link to our show notes HERE Be sure to check us out on Facebook or through our Disc