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#63: The Carnival of Souls Apr 01, 2015

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Roll up! Roll up! The Midnight Circus is in town, bending the laws of reality and spiriting folk off into the night. In this episode the hosts cover the latest World of Darkness news (http://theonyxpath.com/) and then dive into a review of the CWoD book Midnight Circus They discuss how the book could be used for supporting cross-over games, and what elements could be re-used at your table. The Secret Frequency covers the phenomenon of Cargo Cults (everything is better with cults) and then wraps up with the NWoD - specifically how to use Midnight Circus for your nWoD games. We also mentioned the book Blood Nativity, published under license through Atlas Games in 1991.
Links For This Episode: Midnight Express: http://midnightexpress.podbean.com/

#62: Mage Across Russia Feb 09, 2015

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Mike, Chris, and Chigg are joined by Darker Days Radio Werewolf Correspondent, Matt!

Mike and Matt tackle the early Werewolf sourcebook Rage Across Russia, redeeming the problematic book with some enigmatic assistance from Chigg. Following that, Mike presents a secret frequency on the slavic holy text, The Book of Veles. For the New World of Darkness, Chris discusses what we've learned so far about Mage: the Awakening 2nd Edition. Finally, the crew answers a few mailbag questions. This episode has poor audio quality because Skype is terrible. We are working to resolve this next episode. 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 Episode: Matt Reviews Rage Across Australia: http://tradwiki.foxxtrot.net/index.php/FATAL_%26_Friends:_R-S#Rage_Across_Australia_.28by_Kurieg.29 Midnight Express: http://midnightexpress.podbean.com/

#61: A Solstice in Hell Jan 19, 2015

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Mike, Chris, and Chigg discuss the Wraith 20th Kickstarter and what it portends for Changeling 20th. Following that, Chris presents a secret frequency on Jack Frost. Finally, Chris and Mike discuss Flowers of Hell, the players guide for Demon: the Descent.

This episode was released a tad late due to internet issues. 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!

Darkling #36: Darker Days in the Old World Dec 15, 2014

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Mike, Chris, and Chigg are joined by Brice, and delve into the Warhammer World. The history of the Warhammer World is examined, looking at many of the key events that shape the iconic setting, and make it ripe for roleplay games. Expect tangents into specific games like Mordheim, Dreadfleet, and others, plus discussion about why the Warhammer World merges high fantasy with gritty low fantasy.

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#60: Chill Out Oct 13, 2014

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Mike, Chris, and Chigg are joined by Onyx Path editor, Growling Door Games owner, and all around game design legend Michelle Lyons-McFarland! Michelle shares some great anecdotes about her time at FASA Inc., discusses Splintered City: Seattle, and provides a few hints about the Promethean 2nd Edition playtest. Mike presents a secret frequency on Rudolph Fentz, a man who died and should never have existed. Michelle finishes off the episode with a discussion of Chill 3rd Edition, a classic horror roleplaying game that will soon be available again.

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 episode: Chill 3rd Edition: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/playattentiongames/chill-3rd-edition-a-horror-roleplaying-game Twisted Tales Interview: http://twistedtalesevents.blogspot.com/2014/09/darker-days-radio-mike-andryuk-chris.html Midnight Express: http://midnightexpress.podbean.com/ GM Jam: http://www.playontarget.com/in-our-sights-changeling-the-lost-special-episode-3/ Hitting on Threes: http://hittingon3s.libsyn.com/hittingon3s-presents-a-special-old-man-wargaming-interview

#59: Skeletons in the Closet Sep 06, 2014

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Season 6 begins where the epic Season 5 cliffhanger left off. Mike hangs from a chasm cliff with only his finger tips. Chris faces off against the 8th deathlord, Nagash. And Chigg stands in the underworld halls alone, his plasma pack blinking on empty.
On this episode, the hosts reunite from their dangerous situations to discuss cool new World of Darkness books announced at GenCon. After that, Mike presents his skeleton from the closet, The Tremere Chronicle for Vampire: the Masquerade. The trio then delves into a secret frequency covering lost Russian cosmonauts. Finally, Chris presents his own skeleton, Momento Mori for Geist: the Sin-Eaters.

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 episode: Midnight Express: http://midnightexpress.podbean.com/ Dave Brookshaw on Fallen World Chronicle: http://theonyxpath.com/addicted-to-mysteries/ Onyx Path 2015 Brochure: http://rpg.drivethrustuff.com/product/133632/Onyx-Path-20142015-Publishing-Brochure

Darker Days Radio Presents Gossip Ghouls #1 Jul 26, 2014

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Sam and Michelle head up a brand new Darker Days Darkling series, looking at horror in all forms and media, gaming, and gaming as women. Chris joins them to ask questions and to hit record.
This episode looks at what made us weird, favourite horror films, and how we feel horror movies have evolved.
Expect bad language, content of an adult nature, and irreverent humour.
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#58: Renegades of Irem Jul 20, 2014

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Mike, Chris, and Chigg finish up Darker Days Season 5 with the traditional Wraith episode. This time they look at factions of Wraith - primarily The Hierarchy, Renegades, and Heretics. Next Chris presents a Secret Frequency on structures and ruins that predate known human civilizations. Finally, the three dig into Cursed Necropolis: DC, the first setting book for Mummy: the Cursed.

Congratulations to the three winners of the most recent Darker Days contest. We'll be having the Classic World of Darkness themed segment in the future. 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 episode: Midnight Express: http://midnightexpress.podbean.com/ Dave Brookshaw on Fallen World Chronicle: http://theonyxpath.com/addicted-to-mysteries/ Dark Ages Laibon: http://theonyxpath.com/v20-dark-ages-laibon/

Darkling #35: Mage 20th Quickstart Jul 08, 2014

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Executive Producer Mark Hope hits the airwaves once more to present a thorough review of the Mage: the Ascension 20th Anniversary Edition Quickstart Rules. Mark specifically discusses common pitfalls that new players and experienced storytellers may run into with these cursory rules, making this a necessary overview for all gamers. There are only a few days left for the Darker Days contest - email us what you think the new New World of Darkness game will be! 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 episode: Mage 20 Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/200664283/deluxe-mage-the-ascension-20th-anniversary-edition Mage 20 FAQ: http://theonyxpath.com/mage-the-ascension-20th-anniversary-edition-faq-part-1/

#57: To Dream in Hell May 31, 2014

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Mike, Chris, and Chigg decide to cover some easy, light-hearted subject matter this episode - faeries and demons. First the trio kick of the episode with a new contest and discuss the latest World of Darkness material. Then, Chigg answers some of Wendell_Burke's questions regarding the chimerical complexities of Changeling: the Dreaming. Following that, Mike presents an Operation Wandering Soul secret frequency. Finally, Chris discusses the rules and mechanics of Demon: the Descent, the newest Storytelling Game.

Darker Days Contest: What do you think the new New World of Darkness game line will be? Send your entry to darkerdaysradio@gmail.com 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 episode: Midnight Express: http://midnightexpress.podbean.com/ Orbis Aerden: Reign of the Accursed: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2092558243/orbis-aerden-reign-of-the-accursed

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