It's an anthology of terror - three secret frequencies presented by Mike, Chris, Chigg, and Sam. Chris walks us through the alchemical history of Paris, showing an occult influence that has lasted until the modern day. Mike presents The Elemental of Leap Castle, a terrifying entity of primordial origin. And finally, Chigg discusses the Indigo Children, the alleged next step in human evolution. Be sure to check us out at http://www.facebook.com/DarkerDaysRadio or our Google Plus Community at http...
Oct 31, 2013•1 hr 18 min
In this explosive episode of Darker Days, Mike, Chris, and Chigg kick off the night with a discussion of their latest gaming. After some World of Darkness news, the crew discusses a phenomenon of calcified animals in Tanzania. Chigg then walks the listeners through the complex politics and history of Changeling: the Dreaming. Following that, Mike presents a secret frequency on De Ogen, "The Eyes" of Sonian Forest. Finally, Chris presents the state of kindred affairs in the Dark Ages and Crusades...
Oct 13, 2013•1 hr 42 min
Mike and Chris introduce the third host… The Indomitable Sandchigger! After shortly discussing World of Darkness news (and almost forgetting about Wraith20!), the crew announces the new foray into the Youtube RPG community. Following that, Chigg takes us into the cold reality of the Technocracy, reviewing the new Progenitors and Syndicate sourcebooks. Mike then presents the strange conspiracy theories surrounding Mel's Hole in Eastern Washington. Finally, Chris rapidfires through the Demon: the ...
Sep 21, 2013•1 hr 47 min
Mike and Chris end Season 4 with a bang, bringing listeners a detailed look a the geography of New and Classic World of Darkness underworlds. After going over recent releases, Mike presents the earliest incarnation of The Shadowlands, discussing how to build upon the vague ideas of Wraith 1st Edition. Following that, the Secret Frequency explores Hart's Island, the potter's field of New York City. Finally, Chris leads listeners on a tour of The Underworld, as presented in Geist: the Sin-Eaters a...
Aug 21, 2013•1 hr 43 min
Mike and Chris welcome back to the show Simon Berman, of Privateer Press . In this show they look at all the exciting new releases coming up for Warmachine, Hordes, and the Iron Kingdoms RPG. Simon also gives us a great over view of the exciting Kickstarter going on for the Warmachine video game - Warmachine Tactics . Finally we have a good talk about horror based stories for the Iron Kingdoms RPG, and how the setting lends itself to those types of stories....
Jul 14, 2013•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 1
Mike and Chris are joined Matt Bresee to discuss W20, picking over the book and seeing how the game has change and been improved. Keeping with the werewolf theme, there is a review of the tribes of Werewolf the Forsaken, in particular the book Tribes of the Moon. On the Secret Frequency, Chris presents the mystery of the Europe spanning Stone Age tunnel network. Also Reap the Whirlwind is out as a free download and a taster to the upcoming book, Blood and Smoke. Be sure to check us out at http:/...
Jun 22, 2013•1 hr 52 min
Chris is joined by Pete, and together they take an in depth look at the renowned SciFi space opera, Fading Suns. They cover topics such as the setting itself, the game mechanics, and also quickly review the host of player options in the game plus give their own opinions on the game. If you like World of Darkness game and want a SciFi game with the same sort of feel, this one is perhaps worth a shot. Enjoy. Be sure to check us out at http://www.facebook.com/DarkerDaysRadio or our Google Plus Comm...
May 19, 2013•2 hr 25 min
Mike and Chris are joined by One Book Shelf Publisher Relations Manager Matt M. McElroy to discuss all the great work going into DriveThruRPG and DriveThruCards. Matt also shares his latest work on the V20 Red List and announces the subject matter for Hunter: the Vigil's Monstrous Basterds. On the Secret Frequency, Mike presents Santa Muerte, the North and Central American patron saint of death. Mike goes on to discuss the V20 Product Line so far, while Chris presents a formal review of the God ...
May 18, 2013•2 hr 2 min
Mike and Chris are joined by White Wolf luminary David Hill Jr. to discuss four upcoming books. After a brief introduction, the trio jump into a discussion of the next Mage: the Ascension release, Convention Book: Progenitors. Following that they explore the secret frequencies of Amsterdam with Black Mathew and the Phantom of Compagnie. Next up is a discussion of the impending New World of Darkness chronicle books God Machine Chronicle and Blood & Smoke. Lastly, David introduces Darker Days ...
Apr 15, 2013•1 hr 33 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Mike, Chris, and Peter sit down to chat about PAX East 2013 - the best three days in gaming (5 if you're an enforcer). We talk about Catalyst Game Labs and Shadowrun, Cubicle 7, Steve Jackson Games, Dragon Dice, Reaper Miniatures, Joshua A.C. Newman and Mobile Frame Zero, Privateer Press, Light Weight RPG, and probably a few other games and companies. We follow this up with a discussion of how Mummy: the Curse can crossover with the New World of Darkness, and even a few classic games! Be sure to...
Apr 12, 2013•1 hr 37 min
Mike chills with Alex, Andrew, and Tim to play Fallen is Babylon using World of Darkness: Gypsies! Challenge complete.
Mar 30, 2013•3 hr 56 min
This episode was recorded before C.A. Suleiman was accused of serial sexual assault and 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. Starring C. A. "Sleepless" Suleiman and Sam "Corpse-in-the-Fridge" Araya Mike, Chris, and James sit down to chat about Mummy with developer CAS and artist Sam Araya. But before they get started there's plenty of Onyx Path discussion, shout outs to the listeners, ...
Feb 28, 2013•2 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 27
For a special birthday episode, Mike is joined by long time listener Peter Mars and Trinity Continuum Developer Ian Watson. The trio discusses the current happenings with Onyx Path, and give a shout out to the new WoDCast MMO podcast. The secret frequency this week is shortwave radio signal markers that are mysteriously broadcast from Russia. This episode then focuses White Wolf's second big roleplaying game series - The Trinity Universe. Ian and Peter explain all the cool gaming that Trinity, A...
Jan 28, 2013•1 hr 16 min
Mike and Chris are joined by Bram Stoker Award-winning novelist Nancy A. Collins, author of the popular Sonja Blue series of novels, numerous comics and graphic novels, and the more recent Golgotham series. In particular, the trio discuss Sunglasses After Dark, A Dozen Black Roses (a Sonja Blue, Vampire: the Masquerade crossover), and Nancy's indiegogo campaign to publish Kill City, the next Sonja Blue novel. After the interview, Mike and Chris present a secret frequency on the Tikoloshe, a spri...
Jan 07, 2013•1 hr 41 min
Steve (Verghast) and Chris (Dr Ether) look at storytelling concepts and hints and tips for Vampire the Dark Ages. They look at different ways of running the game, advice on setting the mood and tone of the game, and other great advice. They also discuss the plethora of available pre-written stories for the game, and how to even get brand new players into playing the game. Also a link to information regard the diversity of the population of York http://www.yorkshiremuseum.org.uk/page/ViewNewsArti...
Dec 30, 2012•1 hr 44 min
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 ho...
Dec 24, 2012•1 hr 47 min
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 f...
Dec 01, 2012•1 hr 48 min
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 i...
Nov 19, 2012•1 hr 6 min
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
Oct 31, 2012•1 hr 50 min
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 informa...
Oct 23, 2012•2 hr 31 min
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.co...
Oct 07, 2012•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 1
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...
Aug 29, 2012•1 hr 20 min
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 pod...
Aug 07, 2012•1 hr 59 min
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://darkerd...
Jul 19, 2012•57 min
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. ...
Jun 27, 2012•2 hr 11 min
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...
Jun 18, 2012•1 hr 48 min
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.facebo...
Jun 07, 2012•1 hr 25 min
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, explorin...
May 23, 2012•1 hr 37 min•Season 1Ep. 1
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...
May 06, 2012•1 hr 40 min
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.posterou...
May 01, 2012•1 hr 9 min
