#282: Realm of Fire - Isstvan III was Hearsay
Chris is joined by Marc In this episode, they discuss; Horus Heresy, Old World, and Warmachine. Music by Muzaproduction from Pixabay...
Jul 05, 2025•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 286
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Horror roleplaying writers discuss their favorite RPGs, with a focus on Vampire the Masquerade, Chronicles of Darkness, and Warhammer, and introduce real world spookiness with the Secret Frequency.
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#281: Realm of Fire - Changing the Narrative - Write Game Fiction with Chris Allen
Chris is joined by rpg writer and Black Library writer, Chris Allen In this episode, they discuss; Writing game fiction, Warmachine, Warhammer AoS, and enjoying painted armies. Find Chris' work here DriveThruRPG DriveThruRPG Black Library Music by Muzaproduction from Pixabay...
Jun 27, 2025•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 285
#280: Bigfoot, the Lost Secret Frequency
An episode that was not meant to be. Crystal, Chigg, and Mike discuss the North American cryptid and it's many spooky cousins. Can they figure out any good ways to use Bigfoot in games? Listen and find out! Systems Discussed This Episode: Call of Cthulhu Deviant the Renegades Werewolf the Apocalypse Werewolf the Forsaken Call of Cthulhu 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 Fo...
Jun 06, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 284
#279: GURPS Madness Dossier, A Horror Heartbreaker
It's April 1st and time to review another heartbreaker! This year Chigg and Mike discuss an offering from the GURPS line, The Madness Dossier, written by some no name. Is this book a knock off World of Darkness conspiracy or an outstanding Call of Cthulhu adventure hidden in the book's history section? Listen to find out! Check us out on Facebook or through our Discord server . To stay up to date, subscribe through iTunes or Spotify ! Links For This Episode: Darker Days Linktree: https://linktr....
Apr 01, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 283
#278: Realm of Fire - Fire Sales and Steampunk at Adepticon 2025
Chris is joined by Marc In this episode, they discuss; Chillcon, Lead and Steel, GW Adepticon reveals, Warmachine Adepticon reveals, and more. Music by Muzaproduction from Pixabay...
Mar 31, 2025•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 282
#277: It's a Gundam!!!
Chris and Mike discuss the Gundam anime—all the different series, approaches to politics and technology, and why some series are great and others are a bit rubbish. 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 Darker Days Discord: https://discord.gg/GGuRKAn Full Metal RPG: https://fullmetalrpg.podbean.com/ Want...
Mar 11, 2025•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 281
#276: Dark Iron #5 - Cryx
Chris is joined by James, continuing this series focusing on SteamForged Games' (formerly Privateer Press') Iron Kingdoms RPG setting for Dungeons and Dragons 5e game. In this episode, they look at the Nightmare Empire of Cryx, and its history and necromantic technology, and how Cryx may feature in your games. Music is provided by Nicolas Jeudy and DARK FANTASY STUDIO....
Feb 21, 2025•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 280
#275: Realm of Fire - Can't see the Terrain for the L Shapes
Chris is joined by Brendan In this episode, they discuss; Warhammer 40k, The Old World, Warmachine, Blackout, Trench Crusade, and why L-shaped terrain kills the vibe of wargames. Music by Muzaproduction from Pixabay...
Jan 24, 2025•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 279
#274: Realm of Fire - Rackham up Rackham up
Chris is joined by Mike In this episode, they discuss; The Old World, Warmachine, Rackham, and why Golden Demon painting styles and skills are more related to tech changes over the decades and what other companies were doing at the time. Music by Muzaproduction from Pixabay...
Jan 13, 2025•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 278
#273: 2024 Wipe
Chris, David, chigg and Crystal reflect on how 2024 was. The highs, the lows, and what we want to get done next year. 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 Darker Days Discord: https://discord.gg/GGuRKAn Full Metal RPG: https://fullmetalrpg.podbean.com/ Want more spooky stories and sinister plot hooks? C...
Dec 24, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 277
#272: Realm of Fire - Old Worlds and New Machines
Chris is joined by Mike In this episode, they discuss; The Old World, Warmachine, Trench Crusade, Warcry, Necromunda and Gundam. Music by Muzaproduction from Pixabay...
Nov 22, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 276
#271: Dark Iron #4 - Llael
Chris is joined by James, continuing this series focusing on SteamForged Games' (formerly Privateer Press') Iron Kingdoms RPG setting for Dungeons and Dragons 5e game. In this episode, they look at the Kingdom of Llael and its unstable history, occupation, and legacy with the arcane and alchemical orders and how Llael may feature in your games. Music is provided by Nicolas Jeudy and DARK FANTASY STUDIO....
Oct 25, 2024•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 275
#270: Old Gods of Appalachia Deep Dive - Actual Play
Chris, Dave, Chigg, and Mike play Old Gods of Appalachia Roleplaying Game, based off the popular podcast fiction series. Our Appalachian locals are invited to the sleepy town of Barrow, once a thriving mining town and now one of ill whispers. Will our characters survive the experience or end up sacrifices to the Old Gods? After a quick actual play the team gives their overall thoughts on the game. Check us out on Facebook or through our Discord server . To stay up to date, subscribe through iTun...
Oct 04, 2024•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 274
#269: Gencon 2024 Game Review (L5R, D&D 2024, Malifaux...)
Crystal, Chigg, and Mike talk about the games they played at Gencon 2024 including such RPGs as: Legend of the Five Rings Through the Breach 1879 G.I. Joe Advanced Dimensional Green Ninja-Educational Preparatory Super-Elementary Fortress 555 Check us out on Facebook or through our Discord server . To stay up to date, subscribe through iTunes or Spotify ! Links For This Episode: Darker Days Linktree: https://linktr.ee/DarkerDaysRadio Darker Days Discord: https://discord.gg/GGuRKAn Full Metal RPG:...
Sep 27, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 273
#268 Pre-GenCon Panel TTRPG Mentorship Panel
Episode 268 - Crystal talks with Carol Darnell and Eloy Lasanta about advice for anyone looking into freelancing in the gaming industry, newer freelancers who might need some advice, or anyone else curious about the industry. Moderator - Crystal Mazur (she/her/mx) Panelist- Eloy Lasanta (He/him), Carol Darnell (She/Her) Guest Social Media Carol Darnell Email: carol.darnell@twc.com https://caroldarnell.wordpress.com Eloy Lasanta https://www.cmich.edu/academics/colleges/liberal-arts-social-science...
Jul 30, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 272
#267 Pre-GenCon Panel - Soundtrack of Horror
Our guests, Nox, Peercy, and Will Uhl talk with Crystal about how music can create a backdrop of tension and act as a storyteller. Building the perfect soundscape can help immerse players into your game quickly, creating tension and even providing a break after intense scenes. So, how do you put together a soundtrack? What are your favorite songs to add to your lists? Where do you find your music? Soundtrack of Horror Playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeWgL7xJvAR0TTuZv8D3T...
Jul 28, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 271
#266 Pre-GenCon Panel - Horror Jr
Want to use horror in a way that is appropriate for younger gamers? Looking to find RPGs that use horror within their setting? Our guests, Sarah Kennedy, Wesley "Nox" Crowe, and Sarah Babe discuss ways to use horror with young players in a way that will not give them nightmares! Note: Sarah Babe dropped out about 30 minutes into the recording. We continued conversation and then paused to let her log back in to finish the episode. Bonus: LaTia Jacquise was mentioned in this episode. If you are un...
Jul 28, 2024•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 270
#265 Pre-GenCon Panel - Humor Within Horror
Moderator - Crystal Mazur (she/her/mx) Panelist- Bryan CP Steele (he/him) and James Lowder (he/him) Crystal, Bryan, and James discuss the use of humor within the horror genre, why it can be very effective as a storytelling tool, and some examples within media where it works very well Guest Social Media Bryan CP Steele YouTube: (1) Tales From a Professional Nerd - YouTube Gamefound: The Armory: The Ultimate Modern Weapons Guide by Evil Genius Games - Gamefound James Lowder Facebook: https://www.f...
Jul 27, 2024•55 min•Ep. 269
#264: Realm of Fire - French Crusade
Chris is joined by Sian In this episode, they discuss; Trench Crusade. Ages of Sigmar 4, Necromunda: Hive Secundus, and preamble about GenAI Music by Muzaproduction from Pixabay...
Jul 23, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 268
#263: Old Gods of Appalachia Deep Dive - Character Creation
Chris, Crystal, Dave, Chigg, and Mike continue covering the Old Gods of Appalachia Roleplaying Game, based off the popular podcast fiction series. They begin creating characters, including a herbalist working green magick, a mine engineer and prospector, a former bouncer (long story), and an old man walking the rails. What will they bring to the adventure and will their Cyphers be enough? Listen to find out! Check us out on Facebook or through our Discord server . To stay up to date, subscribe t...
Jul 12, 2024•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 267
#262: Dark Iron #3 - The Orgoth
Chris is joined by Mike, continuing this series focusing on SteamForged Games' (formerly Privateer Press') Iron Kingdoms RPG setting for Dungeons and Dragons 5e game. In this episode, they look at the sea raiders, the Orgoth, and how it may feature in your games. Music is provided by Nicolas Jeudy and DARK FANTASY STUDIO....
Jun 28, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 266
#261: Realm of Fire - It's My Saturday!
Chris is joined by Brendan . In this episode, they discuss; Warmachine, Necromunda, Age of Sigmar and making a game fun. Music by Muzaproduction from Pixabay...
Jun 07, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 265
#260: Aurora Borealis, A Secret Frequency
Chris and Dave explore the science and mythology surrounding the Aurora Borealis Chris's own photo of the Aurora Borealis seen over Sheffield. Systems Discussed This Episode: Chronicles of Darkness Warhammer 40,000 Dark Heresy and Imperium Maledictum Kult Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay Tales From the Loop 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...
May 17, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 264
#259: Old Gods of Appalachia Deep Dive - RPG Setting
Chris, Crystal, Dave, and Mike begin a new deep dive series covering the Old Gods of Appalachia Roleplaying Game, based off the popular podcast fiction series. The gang covers the mortal setting and history of Appalachia, the lingering darkness the dwells beneath, and the Green magic that stands against it. The team also discusses in depth how to present the horror of Old Gods while also balancing it with the mortal and mundane. BE WARNED: This episode does contain spoilers about the podcast sto...
May 12, 2024•2 hr 19 min•Ep. 263
#258: Realm of Fire - Feeeemalesssss
Chris is joined by Sian. In this episode, they discuss; Warcry, Trench Crusade, Dune, More Dune, Even More Dune, and why Female Custodes in Warhammer 40k are fine, and people need to grow the fuck up and stop whining. Patreon.com/room207press insta: @sianfromatlantis Bluesky: parthenoid.bsky.social Sian's old blog: room207press.com "We Don't Go Back" is available here Music by Muzaproduction from Pixabay...
Apr 26, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 262
#257: The Laundry Files (Starring Dave Chapman)
Chigg meets up with Cubicle 7's Dave Chapman to discuss the new edition of The Laundry RPG. This roleplaying game mixes cosmic horror with bureaucratic humor all packaged with the shiny new C7d6 roleplaying system. The Laundry 2nd Edition is currently on Kickstarter until May 1st, so be sure to check it out now or later on Backerkit! Check us out on Facebook or through our Discord server . To stay up to date, subscribe through iTunes or Spotify ! Links For This Episode: The Laundry 2nd Edition K...
Apr 20, 2024•27 min•Ep. 261
#256: C. J. Carella's Witchcraft, A Horror Heartbreaker
It's April Fool's again, so it's time for a Horror Heartbreaker! Only the joke's on Chigg and Mike this time - C.J. Carella's Witchcraft is a cool RPG with a lot going for it in terms of system and setting. The team reviews the 2nd editon corebook this episode, and sprinkles in some other research into sourcebooks and the production history. Get your pentagram's ready and enjoy the ride into 90s nostalgia. Be sure to check us out on Facebook or through our Discord server https://discord.gg/GGuRK...
Apr 01, 2024•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 260
#255: Imperium Maledictum Deep Dive - Actual Play
Chris leads Mike, Crystal, David, and Chigg through half of the scenario "Chemical Burn" for Cubicle 7's Warhammer 40,000 RPG, Imperium Maledictum. 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: Darke...
Feb 23, 2024•2 hr 56 min•Ep. 259
#254: Imperium Maledictum Deep Dive - Character Creation
Chris leads Mike, Crystal, David, and Chigg through the setting of Cubicle 7's Warhammer 40,000 RPG, Imperium Maledictum. In this episode, we look at character creation. 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 F...
Feb 09, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 258
#253: Imperium Maledictum Deep Dive - RPG Setting and Patron Creation
Chris leads Mike, Crystal, David and Chigg through the setting of Cubicle 7's Warhammer 40,000 RPG, Imperium Maledictum. In this episode we look at setting material and also create the party's patron. 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 bet...
Feb 02, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 257
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