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
Feb 19, 2014
Feb 19, 2014
4hr 29 min
Chris is joined by Mike and James, as Chris runs a one-shot using the New World of Darkness God Machine Chronicles rule set.
Feb 17, 2014
Feb 17, 2014
1hr 5 min
Mike, Chris, and Chigg decide to answer some emails. First they cover Werewolf: the Forsaken, discussing Storyteller Adventure System options, chronicle structure, and character motivation. The krewe wraps up the episode by discussing seekings in Mage: the Ascension.
Jan 25, 2014
Jan 25, 2014
1hr 30 min
Ravenloft, A Not-So Dungeons and Dragons Campaign Setting
Dec 24, 2013
Dec 24, 2013
2hr 17 min
Mike, Chris and Chigg bring a holiday special. In this show we delve into the subject of True Faith and it's appearance and application in Classic World of Darkness.
Nov 20, 2013
Nov 20, 2013
1hr 42 min
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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Oct 30, 2013
Oct 30, 2013
1hr 17 min
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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Oct 13, 2013
Oct 13, 2013
1hr 42 min
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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Sep 20, 2013
Sep 20, 2013
1hr 47 min
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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Aug 20, 2013
Aug 20, 2013
1hr 43 min
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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Jul 13, 2013
Jul 13, 2013
1hr 9 min
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. 
