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.
Episodes
Wednesday Nov 20, 2013
Wednesday Nov 20, 2013
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.
Chris and Chigg are joined by the illustrious developers of Demon: the Descent - Matt McFarland and Rose Bailey! The hosts don't pull any punches as they explore the concepts of the newest Storytelling game. The nature of the Unchained is discussed, as well as their place in the New World of Darkness cosmology. Special attention is paid to the new Identity mechanic, and how it affects character backgrounds and ongoing stories. On the secret frequency, Chris takes us to the blasted reactors on Chernobyl, where a strange new fungus has emerged. Finally, the show closes with some discussion of Blood & Smoke and the upcoming Dark Eras book.
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Wednesday Oct 30, 2013
Wednesday Oct 30, 2013
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.
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Sunday Oct 13, 2013
Sunday Oct 13, 2013
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 period of Vampire: the Requiem.
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Friday Sep 20, 2013
Friday Sep 20, 2013
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 Descent Quickstart, introducing listeners to the newest World of Darkness game.
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Tuesday Aug 20, 2013
Tuesday Aug 20, 2013
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 and The Book of the Dead.
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Saturday Jul 13, 2013
Saturday Jul 13, 2013
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. 
Saturday Jun 22, 2013
Saturday Jun 22, 2013
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://www.facebook.com/DarkerDaysRadio or our Google Plus Community at https://plus.google.com/communities/104221086985174488220. Be sure to subscribe through iTunes! 
Sunday May 19, 2013
Sunday May 19, 2013
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 Community at https://plus.google.com/communities/104221086985174488220. Be sure to subscribe through iTunes! 
Links For This Show: Chris's Fading Sun's Chronicle: Hyperion Dusk Intro music by arhipco - used under Creative Commons License. Outro music by Bass Tandem - used under Creative Commons License.
Saturday May 18, 2013
Saturday May 18, 2013
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 Machine Chronicle. Oh, and Werewolf 20th is out. Be sure to check us out at http://www.facebook.com/DarkerDaysRadio or our Google Plus Community at https://plus.google.com/communities/104221086985174488220. Be sure to subscribe through iTunes! 
Links For This Show: DriveThruCards: http://www.drivethrucards.com/ Flames Rising: http://www.flamesrising.com/
Monday Apr 15, 2013
Monday Apr 15, 2013
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 to his new Fate-drive mecha game, Apotheosis Drive X. Be sure to check us out at http://www.facebook.com/DarkerDaysRadio or our Google Plus Community at https://plus.google.com/communities/104221086985174488220. Be sure to subscribe through iTunes!
Links For This Show: ADX Kickstarter: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/machineage/apotheosis-drive-x-a-fate-powered-mecha-rpg?ref=search