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 ep...
Nov 18, 2022•58 min•Ep. 225
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 Ulori...
Nov 11, 2022•55 min•Ep. 224
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 - ...
Nov 05, 2022•53 min•Ep. 223
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 ...
Oct 06, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 222
Chris is joined by Pete to look at what is new in gaming and to review Hunter the Reckoning 5e by Paradox Interactive and published by Renegade Games Studio. They look at the systems, setting and presentation of this new incarnation of Hunter and address some of the elephants in the room. Are you going to Pax Aus? Well, if you are looking to play in demos of Vampire the Masquerade 5e, then sign up for the demos Pete is running! Be sure to check us out on Facebook or through our Discord server ht...
Sep 27, 2022•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 221
It's over! Blame Rob but we are putting a lid on the Realm for now. Thanks to Chris and the gang for hosting us and keep listening for more Warhammer goodness. We go out in a blaze of glory talking crap about Black Library, why we still love MESBG, Terminator? and some other stuff. Listen on and much love. We out. Check out our family of cool-guy podcasts and other slack-jawed Warhammer buffoonery: The “Best” Warhammer Podcast in the world, Middle Earth Crisis, here: https://soundcloud.com/dunge...
Sep 19, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 220
Chris is joined by Mike, to look at the lord of decay and despair, Nurgle, 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, veh...
Sep 16, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 219
Ep2 - Crystal Mazur (she/her/mx) hosts a discussion on Freelance Writer Pay and Negotiating pay with guests Eloy Lasanta (he/him), Jessica Marcrum (she/her) and Industry newcomer James Nettum (he/him). Their discussion of writer pay winds through discussions about different types of pay, how negotiating works, and red flags to look for when it comes to pay. If you haven't listened to Episode 1 on Getting Started in the Industry, please do so! Please use the hashtag #TTRPGFM on social media when ...
Aug 26, 2022•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 218
Chris is joined by Mike, to look at the lord of skulls and blood, Khorne, 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, vehi...
Aug 19, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 217
For some reason we started this one chatting D&D for 10 minutes. So I dunno, if you wanna not listen to that skip ahead to 09:00. We finally cover some Black Library bits, we have notes and we address some listener feedback and talk about GW stuff we love! Check out our family of cool-guy podcasts and other slack-jawed Warhammer buffoonery: The “Best” Warhammer Podcast in the world, Middle Earth Crisis, here: https://soundcloud.com/dungeonpunx Rob’s favourite watch, MS Paints on YouTube: htt...
Aug 12, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 216
Crystal with guest Pat Edwards (The Red Opera), discuss how to get into freelance writing for RPGs, and the pitfalls that come with it, and how to make your experience better. 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 w...
Aug 06, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 215
Chigg hosts the Horror in Gaming panel at Gencon 2022 with guests; Crystal Mazur Markeia McCarty Brian Holland Noxweiler Ignatius Berf and Khaldoun Khelil. Topics include Consent and safety What horror is not Managing horror themes Pacing How can horror help us make sense of the real world When does a game become a horror game Audience q&a 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 ! F...
Aug 05, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 214
Ep1 - Crystal (she/her/mx) hosts a discussion on Getting Started in the TTRPG Industry with guests David Whitworth (he/they) and Industry newcomer Carrie Poli (she/her). Together, they have a discussion about the challenges of getting into the TTRPG Freelancing industry, some things to be prepared for, and what to expect once you are on a project. This episode focuses on the writing portion of the industry. Please use the hashtag #TTRPGFM on social media when sharing You can find the link to our...
Aug 01, 2022•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 213
Rob and Brendan are back on it chatting absolute bobbins about Warhammer 40,000, how GW needs to make some campaign books we care about, Necromunda (again) and maybe we had a Black Library discussion. (We didn't). https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-qnbrx-10684f7 Check out our family of cool-guy podcasts and other slack-jawed Warhammer buffoonery: The “Best” Warhammer Podcast in the world, Middle Earth Crisis, here: https://soundcloud.com/dungeonpunx Rob’s favourite watch, MS Paints on YouTub...
Jul 29, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 212
It was July 4th weekend, and somewhere lost in the Warp was a copy of Age of Darkness, and elsewhere in the world, a bottle of Daddies Sauce was being put on a bacon sandwich. Expert predictions for the Warhammer Skirmish Weekend (we were kinda right), and why Iron Warriors are the most fun legion to paint (they aren't). https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-qnbrx-10684f7 Check out our family of cool-guy podcasts and other slack-jawed Warhammer buffoonery: The Best Warhammer Podcast in the worl...
Jul 15, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 211
Reforged, rebooted, redacted! Realm of Fire is back on the home of Darker Days Radio, and Darkhammer! Rob and Chris kick it off with Necromunda, Ash Wastes, and sweary Warhammer animations. Feth! https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-qnbrx-10684f7 Check out our family of cool-guy podcasts and other slack-jawed Warhammer buffoonery: The Best Warhammer Podcast in the world, Middle Earth Crisis, here: https://soundcloud.com/dungeonpunx Sadly gone, but not forgotten, Dice Thrower: https://anchor.fm...
Jul 08, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 210
Mike, Crystal, Chigg and Chris are joined by Darker Days Radio founder, Mark, to look back on 13 years of the podcast, and the opportunities it has provided plus how it has changed how we 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 ! 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...
Jul 01, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 209
Mike, Chris delve into the fundamentals of Werewolf the Forsaken for Chronicles of Darkness 2nd Edition for this episode of Signal Black, with guest Chris Allen. In this stream, they discuss the basic setting and concepts, the core mechanics system in this RPG. 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: ICRC Ukraine: https://www.icrc.org/en/where-we-work/europe-ce...
Jun 27, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 208
Crystal, Chigg and Chris delve into the fundamentals of Promethean the Created for Chronicles of Darkness 2nd Edition for this episode of Signal Black, with guest Katriel Paige. In this stream, they discuss the basic setting and concepts, the core mechanics system in this RPG. 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: ICRC Ukraine: https://www.icrc.org/en/where-w...
May 27, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 207
Chris is joined by Brendan, from the Realm of Fire podcast, to look at the dark and sinister Drukhari in Wrath and Glory, and what sort of games you would run using them as playable characters. 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, ...
Apr 29, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 206
Crystal, Chigg and Chris delve into the fundamentals of Mage the Awakening for Chronicles of Darkness 2nd Edition for this episode of Signal Black. In this stream, they discuss the basic setting and concepts, the core mechanics, the expansive magic system in this RPG. 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: ICRC Ukraine: https://www.icrc.org/en/where-we-work/eu...
Apr 22, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 205
Chris and Mike are joined by seasoned World of Darkness writer Khaldoun Khelil to discuss Vampire the Masquerade 5th Edition's Sabbat sourcebook. This latest adversary sourcebook explores some even darker aspects of vampire, and gives more tools for exploring the Gehenna War. Khaldoun also discusses a player facing sourcebook he released called Black Hand: Playing the Sabbat! The episode wraps up with discussion of Chronicles of Darkness and Dune. Be sure to check us out on Facebook or through o...
Apr 15, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 204
Mike, Crystal and Chris continue the Signal Black stream, this time covering Chronicles of Darkness 2nd Edition by Onyx Path Publishing. In this stream they discuss the mechanics of Chronicle of Darkness RPG games, and how you can use the core book to run many horror and thriller games. 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: ICRC Ukraine: https://www.icrc.org/...
Apr 08, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 202
Something happened in 2014 - Demon the Descent was unleashed and along with a particular exploit: Demon House. Now Mike and Chigg take listeners on a journey through the World of Darkness and Chronicles of Darkness to show you all the different ways you can build playable characters that are houses, including (but not limited to) Werehouses, Fleshy Basements, and even Vampire Tree Houses. Check it out! Be sure to check us out on Facebook or through our Discord server https://discord.gg/GGuRKAn ....
Apr 01, 2022•27 min•Ep. 203
Chris and Rob look at the plethora of undead creatures you can play as in Age of Sigmar: Soulbound. 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 there...
Mar 25, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 201
Mike and Chris are joined by Sam Young for the inaugural Signal Black stream covering Vampire: the Requiem 2nd Edition by Onyx Path Publishing. In this stream they discuss Vampire: the Requiem's unique setting and concepts, what kind of characters you can roleplay as, and how the game interacts with the many other Chronicle of Darkness RPG games. 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 ...
Mar 04, 2022•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 200
Mike sits downs with Mondo Cane Publishing, a new RPG company recently formed by friends of the show Rick Wheeler and Mark Q Anderson. We discuss seed funding, initial art direction (with special insight from Jennifer Brazas), inspiration, and representation. Check out their website and twitter for more on their upcoming books! 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 Ep...
Feb 18, 2022•37 min•Ep. 199
Smoke wafts out of the secret backroom of PAX Unplugged as Joe Pitt pulls up a chair at the table. He stares down Mike, Rick, and Mark as he puts down his hand – a royal flush. Join Mike as he talks with popular Vampire: the Masquerade 5th Edition Streamer Joe Pitt (DJToreador) about his ongoing chronicle Montgomery by Night , with special insight from Rick Wheeler and Mark Q Anderson of Mondo Cane Publishing. They discuss tips for portraying NPCs, how to make scenes come alive, and also what Mo...
Feb 12, 2022•17 min•Ep. 198
Is this still Hunter the Reckoning? Mike is joined by special cyberpunk guest Richard "Buzzkill" Newby of Full Metal RPG fame to discuss the recent announcement that Hunter the Reckoning will be the next World of Darkness 5th edition game. But with all the changes, the hosts are left scratching their heads - it seems like this will be a different game, but will it be better? Be sure to check us out on Facebook or through our Discord server https://discord.gg/GGuRKAn . To stay up to date, subscri...
Jan 29, 2022•52 min•Ep. 197
Chris and David look at the ancient robotic evil, the Necrons, and how you can use them in your games of Wrath and Glory. 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 dist...
Jan 21, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 196
