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...
Apr 08, 2012•1 hr 22 min
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....
Feb 21, 2012•2 hr 42 min
Mike reveal's Daniel Greenberg's unpublished stories for Rasputin.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!
Feb 12, 2012•7 min
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.co...
Jan 09, 2012•1 hr 31 min
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/...
Dec 21, 2011•1 hr 13 min
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 ...
Nov 08, 2011•40 min
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 ...
Oct 16, 2011•1 hr 11 min
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 Undergr...
Sep 18, 2011•38 min
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:...
Aug 14, 2011•2 hr 26 min
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!...
Jul 23, 2011•57 min
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 s...
Jul 14, 2011•1 hr 24 min
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/...
Jun 20, 2011•1 hr 33 min
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/DarkerD...
May 27, 2011•1 hr 32 min
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 ...
May 13, 2011•1 hr 47 min
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 rolepla...
Apr 29, 2011•1 hr 8 min
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 dar...
Feb 23, 2011•2 hr 33 min
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 co...
Jan 29, 2011•1 hr 26 min
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...
Dec 31, 2010•1 hr 6 min
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.drive...
Dec 16, 2010•16 min
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.
Dec 08, 2010•15 min
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.
Sep 26, 2010•26 min
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!
Sep 10, 2010•32 min
Vince and Mark are joined by Mallius from the WGPRN forums and have a nice chat about White-Wolf’s Murder City!
Aug 27, 2010•19 min
The guys sit down and chat with Ari “Mouseferatu” Marmell from White Wolf’s past!
Aug 27, 2010•50 min
This week, Vince and Mark take a step back, and speak with Richard Dansky, from the Classic World of Darkness line, and currently working for Ubisoft as Central Clancy Writer. Check it out! Email: Darkerdaysradio@gmail.com , http://www.darkerdays.tk , http://www.facebook.com/darkerdaysradio
Aug 27, 2010•1 hr 20 min
The Darkling Podcast is Darker Days' sister show, focusing on special features, material created by our listeners and other nuggets of goodness. On Episode #9, Lost Heretic gives us a special feature on the Vampire: the Eternal Struggle collectible card game, including an overview of play and suggestions on how to use elements from the card game in your tabletop rpg sessions! Check out the show now at our homepage, stop by our facebook and leave feedback or drop us an email at darkerdaysradio@gm...
May 23, 2010•12 min
We're Not Dead Yet! Mark and Vince are back after a short break with a nice long show! We examine Inventions Lost to History on the Secret Frequency, cover Wraith: the Oblivion and Dark Reflections: Spectres for the OWoD, then move onto ideas for chronicles featuring Mortals for the NWoD, and round out the show with a look at recurring antagonists in our Storyteller Advice section. So download the show now at our homepage, stop by our forums and leave feedback or drop us an email at darkerdaysra...
May 12, 2010•1 hr 37 min
On Episode #8 we take a look at the awesome upcoming game Maschine Zeit and interview its designer David A. Hill Jr. David talks us through the background of the game, its design philosophies and outlines just what makes it so damn cool. Check out the show now at our homepage, stop by our forums and leave feedback or drop us an email at darkerdaysradio@gmail.com.
Apr 15, 2010•28 min
The Chuck-Man Taketh! Mark and Vince welcome uber-freelancer Chuck Wendig back onto the show! We look at the Dropa Stones on the Secret Frequency, dive into the realms of madness with Malkavians and Malkovians for Vampire: the Masquerade and Vampire: the Requiem, and bring you a review of Night Horrors: the Unbidden for Mage: the Awakening. The show wraps with a cool Q&A session with Chuck himself! So download the show now at our homepage, stop by our forums and leave feedback or drop us an ...
Mar 17, 2010•1 hr 12 min
Eddy Webb Strikes Back! Yes, that's right folks - Mark and Vince are once again joined by White Wolfer Eddy Webb for another fun-packed show. Explore the mysteries of the Voynich Manuscript and take a fresh look at zombie ants on the Secret Frequency. Check out some cool NPCs for Werewolf: the Apocalypse, including Samuel Haight (yes, that's right - the Skinner redeemed!) And kick back with Eddy for an in-depth Q&A session! Download the show now at our homepage, stop by our forums and leave ...
Feb 24, 2010•1 hr 40 min
