Darker Days Radio

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 information about us on Google +, Facebook and Twitter. 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! Our new domain name is http://darker-days.org Interested in any of the books we mentioned? The art of Nigel Sade Spiel - Essen Gaming Convention Of course drop by Drivethrurpg for all your gaming needs. Right now they have until November a Halloween Sale on all Vampire the Requiem Products.

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.com For more information on all the products discussed in the show go to http://privateerpress.com/ Alternatively you can get more news and information by searching for Privateer Press on Google +, Facebook and Twitter, and you can also go looking for Simon Berman on there if you are interested in all his other work. 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! Our new domain name is http://darker-days.org Interested in the console game for Warmachine being developed by White Moon Games? Check out the fantastic trailer from E3 

Interested in getting hold of Iron Kingdoms products digitally (D20 material but hey still a great read) follow the links Drivethrurpg. Interested in painting lessons for your new Iron Kingdoms, Warmachine and Hordes minis and you're in the UK, check out http://www.golempaintingstudio.co.uk/ Below are some examples of their excellent Warmachine figures they have painted.

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 name for the Darker Days mascot (The logo on podbean and in iTunes) along with a 2-3 sentence description. Enter before September 1st for a chance to win Falling Scales Part 2. (Actually, you can send it in a bit later... but don't tell anyone I said so!) 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! Featured Books: Link For This Show: Onyx Path Presentation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzjC6lD7JCs

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 podbean and in iTunes) along with a 2-3 sentence description. Enter before September 1st for a chance to win Falling Scales Part 2. 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! Featured Books: Link For This Show: Release Schedule: http://darkerdaysradio.posterous.com/#!/the-ww-schedule-for-aug-2012-aug-2013 Adrian's 'The Future of Gamebooks": http://darkerdaysradio.posterous.com/#!/the-future-of-the-game-book Youtube Video Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEaY8KgqEP8 Youtube Video Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsfCvaHeN2A Onyx Path Website: http://theonyxpath.com/schedule/

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. Remember, July 15th. 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! Featured Books:

Link For This Show: Hunt: the Reference: http://darkerdaysradio.posterous.com/hunt-the-reference Onyx Path Website: http://theonyxpath.com/schedule/ Podcast of Darkness: http://www.limeflavored.com/ Fear the Boot: http://www.feartheboot.com/ftb/ Artwork For This Show: John Cobb Mummy: http://darkerdays2.podbean.com/mf/web/endyc8/DD36_JCobb_Mummy.jpg Joshua Gabriel Timbrook Werewolf: http://darkerdays2.podbean.com/mf/web/f3un8p/DD36_JGT_WW.jpg Brom Atlanta: http://darkerdays2.podbean.com/mf/web/fknp7w/DD36_Brom_Atlanta.jpg Brom Requiem: http://darkerdays2.podbean.com/mf/web/fwn4ja/DD36_Brom_Requiem.jpg Drew Tucker Wraith: http://darkerdays2.podbean.com/mf/web/nmy7jm/DD36_DTucker_Wraith.jpg John Cobb Wraith: http://darkerdays2.podbean.com/mf/web/hfrykm/DD36_JCobb_Wraith.jpg Joshua Gabriel Timbrook Wraith: http://darkerdays2.podbean.com/mf/web/6q8p6m/DD36_JGT_Wraith.jpg Mike's Favorite CWoD: http://darkerdays2.podbean.com/mf/web/n8qp2/DD36_MikeOWoD.jpg Mike's Favorite NWoD: http://darkerdays2.podbean.com/mf/web/yw5pve/DD36_MikeNWoD.jpg Chris's Favorite CWoD: http://darkerdays2.podbean.com/mf/web/jy2npw/DD36_ChrisOWoD.jpg Rich's Favorite Azlu: http://darkerdays2.podbean.com/mf/web/dtydas/DD36_RichAzlu.jpg Rich's Favorite Wheelchair: http://darkerdays2.podbean.com/mf/web/w2iwhi/DD36_RichWheelchair.jpg Rich's Favorite Ever: http://darkerdays2.podbean.com/mf/web/g2mt6s/DD36_RichScion.jpg

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://darkerdaysradio.posterous.com/#!/. Find us also on Google Plus, Twitter, and on http://www.wodnews.net  . Be sure to subscribe through iTunes! Also check out http://www.feartheboot.com/ for more general gaming advice (and more on the group template concept), and for something more off topic check out http://kickedinthedicebags.libsyn.com/ yEd graph program http://www.yworks.com/en/products_yed_about.html Chris's quick review of his Asus Transformer Tablet that gets a lot of use in gaming http://ethericlabs.posterous.com/review-asus-transformer-review-asustransforme 'Fetch' from Autumn Nightmares - Changeling the Lost, by http://one-vox.deviantart.com/ Peter Mohrbacher

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, exploring film and television for World of Darkness inspiration. Next there is a listener inspired review of three sourcebooks regarding cults and infernalism - World of Darkness Inferno, Ashen Cults, and Devil's Due. The hosts discuss how this information can be used in Dark Ages settings, and how the ideas can be applied to other games, such as Werewolf: the Forsaken. Finally, the episode introduces Matt McFarland's new roleplaying game, Curse the Darkness - a post apocalyptic game of oppression, fear, and hope. 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! Curse the Darkness kickstarter page: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/playattentiongames/curse-the-darkness-a-roleplaying-game Curse the Darkness website: http://cursethedarkness.net/ Mummy: the [Moaning] blog: http://whitewolfblogs.com/mummy/

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 at http://darkerdaysradio.posterous.com/#!/. Find us also on Google Plus, Twitter, and on http://www.wodnews.net  . Be sure to subscribe through iTunes! Also check out http://www.feartheboot.com/ for more general gaming advice (and more on the group template concept), and for something more off topic check out http://kickedinthedicebags.libsyn.com/ Seers of the Throne cover art by Michael Ryan