Darker Days Radio

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

Adrian (Boggan_Knight) and Steve (Verghast) bring Darker Days Radio an outstanding overview of the Dark Ages: Vampire setting. They discuss theme, mood, and clans - bringing to light an age of darkness with a synthesis of occult lore and historical fact. Darkling #21 is the first in a series of Dark Ages podcasts, so stay tuned for more from Adrian, Steve, Chris, and Mike. 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!

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.wodnews.net  . Be sure to subscribe through iTunes!

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. We end the episode with a very special farewell to longtime host and podcast founder, Mark. Good luck man! 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! V20 Kickstarter: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/200664283/v20-companion-deluxe-edition OWbN Hour of Power podcast: http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/talkCast.jsp?masterId=31339&cmd=tc OWbN Girls podcast: http://soundcloud.com/meredith-gerber/owbn-girls-podcast-eddy-webb Dave's Broken Diamond Actual Play: http://forum.rpg.net/showthread.php?279847-Actual-Play-Mage-The-Awakening-The-Broken-Diamond-(contains-Reign-of-the-Exarchs

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!