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#56: Into the Void May 19, 2014

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Mike, Chris, and Chigg are back in action with new episode. First the trio tackle the the hard news of World of Darkness Online's cancellation. In the Classic World of Darkness segment, Chigg and Mike discuss the new Conventionbook: Void Engineers. The Secret Frequency explores the phantom timeline hypothesis. Finally, Chris and Mike discuss the new Blood & Smoke chronicle book for Vampire: the Requiem.

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#55: Unraveling the Tapestry Mar 23, 2014

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Mike, Chris, and Chigg said they were going to do a quick episode... and then it turned into a two hour medley. The dark trinity begins by discussing the new podcast Midnight Express, hosted by World of Darkness fan legends, Adrian Stagg and Stephen Nurse. Following that, the Secret Frequency explores what dark things might lay beneath Seattle. Finally, the core of the show is discussing the Mage 20th Anniversary Edition kickstarter, following the FAQs provided by Satyros Phil Brucato.

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Darker Days Radio Presents - The Hunger from Within Feb 19, 2014

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Chris is joined by Mike and James, as Chris runs a one-shot using the New World of Darkness God Machine Chronicles rule set.

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Darkling #34: Mailbag, yo Feb 17, 2014

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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.

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Darkling #33: Ravenloft Jan 25, 2014

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Ravenloft, A Not-So Dungeons and Dragons Campaign Setting

Mike and Chigg sit down to discuss Ravenloft, the campaign setting of dark fantasy and gothic horror. The nerds sit down and discuss the thematic strengths of the game world, as well as the unique design approach to the setting's domains and clusters. In particular, they also discuss what it means to be a hero or villain in Ravenloft, and how that differentiates it from other campaign worlds. 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: Mike's NWoD Ravenloft Conversion: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wTomzVDJxXRQ5n_2BGrxru1RV2P4Go9BPHCJ2ZrihBM/edit?usp=sharing Fraternity of Shadows Ravenloft Site: http://www.fraternityofshadows.com/

#54: Happy Horror-Days Dec 24, 2013

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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.

In the Secret Frequency we look at a snow themed mystery, the Devil's Footprints. Finally we look at the latest book for New World of Darkness' Mummy the Curse - Guildhalls of the Deathless. And finally listen to find out how you can enter our competition to win a copy of Vampire the Requiem - Blood and Smoke. Be sure to check us out at http://www.facebook.com/DarkerDaysRadio or our Google Plus Community athttps://plus.google.com/communities/104221086985174488220. Be sure to subscribe through iTunes!

#53: Robo-Demons Nov 20, 2013

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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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Links For This Show: Demon Kickstarter: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/200664283/demon-the-descent-prestige-edition Daedalus: http://growlingdoorgames.com/daedalus.html

#52: Halloween Special 2: Macabre Anthology Oct 30, 2013

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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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#51: A Requiem For the Dreaming Oct 13, 2013

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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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Links For This Show: Tremere Chronicle: https://plus.google.com/events/coep7sl95n476pmjb79jnd0kkco Calcified Animals: http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2013/10/pictures/131003-calcified-birds-bats-africa-lake-natron-tanzania-animals-science/ Gentleman's VTES: https://www.facebook.com/groups/vtesgentclub/

#50: It's Friday Night, Why Am I Editing Darker Days? Sep 20, 2013

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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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Links For This Show: Darker Days on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/doctorether

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