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**Darker Days Radio**

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.

Latest Episodes:

#269: Gencon 2024 Game Review (L5R, D&D 2024, Malifaux...) Sep 27, 2024

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Crystal, Chigg, and Mike talk about the games they played at Gencon 2024 including such RPGs as:

Legend of the Five Rings
Through the Breach
1879
G.I. Joe
Advanced Dimensional Green Ninja-Educational Preparatory Super-Elementary Fortress 555

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#268 Pre-GenCon Panel TTRPG Mentorship Panel Jul 30, 2024

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Episode 268 - Crystal talks with Carol Darnell and Eloy Lasanta about advice for anyone looking into freelancing in the gaming industry, newer freelancers who might need some advice, or anyone else curious about the industry.

Moderator - Crystal Mazur (she/her/mx)

Panelist- Eloy Lasanta (He/him), Carol Darnell (She/Her)

Guest Social Media

Carol Darnell

Email: carol.darnell@twc.com
https://caroldarnell.wordpress.com

Eloy Lasanta

https://www.cmich.edu/academics/colleges/liberal-arts-social-sciences/centers-institutes/center-for-learning-through-games-and-simulations/certificate-in-applied-game-design

Resources for Freelancers

Evernote
Grammar
https://www.the-efa.org/resources-for-new-freelance-editors
Grammar Girl podcast

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#267 Pre-GenCon Panel - Soundtrack of Horror Jul 28, 2024

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Our guests, Nox, Peercy, and Will Uhl talk with Crystal about how music can create a backdrop of tension and act as a storyteller. Building the perfect soundscape can help immerse players into your game quickly, creating tension and even providing a break after intense scenes. So, how do you put together a soundtrack? What are your favorite songs to add to your lists? Where do you find your music?

Soundtrack of Horror Playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeWgL7xJvAR0TTuZv8D3TzKp0aPchKer&si=bc_-P8Qwp7CRomh5

Moderator - Crystal Mazur (she/her/mx)

Panelist- Will Uhl (They/Them), Wesley "Nox" Crowe (He/They), Jason M. Peercy (any)

Guest Social Media

Wesley “Nox” Crowe

@eatenbypotchky on all socials
Kids on Bikes 2nd Edition main stage panel at noon on Saturday at Gen Con
The Business of TTRPGS panel at Gen Con - Friday at noon

Movie Recs

Rosemary’s Baby (1968)
The Exorcist (1973)
Tromeo and Juliet (1996)

Technical Recs

Jason M. Peercy

Will Uhl

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#266 Pre-GenCon Panel - Horror Jr Jul 28, 2024

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Want to use horror in a way that is appropriate for younger gamers? Looking to find RPGs that use horror within their setting? Our guests, Sarah Kennedy, Wesley "Nox" Crowe, and Sarah Babe discuss ways to use horror with young players in a way that will not give them nightmares!

Note: Sarah Babe dropped out about 30 minutes into the recording. We continued conversation and then paused to let her log back in to finish the episode.

Bonus: LaTia Jacquise was mentioned in this episode. If you are unsure who she is, she is an amazing individual within the tabletop industry who is the community manager for Wizards of the Coast. You can go find her here:https://x.com/LaTiaJacquise

Moderator - Crystal Mazur (she/her/mx)

Panelist- Sarah Kennedy (She/They), Wesley "Nox" Crowe (He/They), Sarah Babe (She/They)

Guest Social Media

Wesley “Nox” Crowe

@eatenbypotchky on all socials
Kids on Bikes 2nd Edition main stage panel at noon on Saturday at Gen Con
The Business of TTRPGS panel at Gen Con - Friday at noon

Sarah Babe

@SJBabeMKE for most things, well, the blue birdy app and the Instas
I’ll be part of the Roast of Mordenkainen charity event at GenCon run by Rob Wieland
https://www.encounterparty.com/watch
https://www.youtube.com/@theatreofthemindplayers3458

Sarah Kennedy

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/triceratops.bsky.social
X: https://x.com/SarahStone83
Star Trek Adventures 2nd Edition just released! https://modiphius.net/en-us/products/star-trek-adventures-the-roleplaying-game-second-edition-core-rulebook

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#265 Pre-GenCon Panel - Humor Within Horror Jul 27, 2024

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Moderator - Crystal Mazur (she/her/mx)

Panelist- Bryan CP Steele (he/him) and James Lowder (he/him)

Crystal, Bryan, and James discuss the use of humor within the horror genre, why it can be very effective as a storytelling tool, and some examples within media where it works very well

Guest Social Media

Bryan CP Steele

YouTube: (1) Tales From a Professional Nerd - YouTube
Gamefound: The Armory: The Ultimate Modern Weapons Guide by Evil Genius Games - Gamefound

James Lowder

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/james.lowder

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#264: Realm of Fire - French Crusade Jul 23, 2024

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Chris is joined by Sian
In this episode, they discuss;
Trench Crusade. Ages of Sigmar 4, Necromunda: Hive Secundus, and preamble about GenAI

Music by Muzaproduction from Pixabay

#263: Old Gods of Appalachia Deep Dive - Character Creation Jul 12, 2024

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Chris, Crystal, Dave, Chigg, and Mike continue covering the Old Gods of Appalachia Roleplaying Game, based off the popular podcast fiction series. They begin creating characters, including a herbalist working green magick, a mine engineer and prospector, a former bouncer (long story), and an old man walking the rails. What will they bring to the adventure and will their Cyphers be enough? Listen to find out!

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#262: Dark Iron #3 - The Orgoth Jun 28, 2024

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Chris is joined by Mike, continuing this series focusing on SteamForged Games' (formerly Privateer Press') Iron Kingdoms RPG setting for Dungeons and Dragons 5e game.

In this episode, they look at the sea raiders, the Orgoth, and how it may feature in your games.

Music is provided by Nicolas Jeudy and DARK FANTASY STUDIO.

#261: Realm of Fire - It's My Saturday! Jun 07, 2024

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Chris is joined by Brendan.
In this episode, they discuss;
Warmachine, Necromunda, Age of Sigmar and making a game fun.

Music by Muzaproduction from Pixabay

#260: Aurora Borealis, A Secret Frequency May 17, 2024

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Chris and Dave explore the science and mythology surrounding the Aurora Borealis

Chris's own photo of the Aurora Borealis seen over Sheffield.

Systems Discussed This Episode:

Chronicles of Darkness
Warhammer 40,000 Dark Heresy and Imperium Maledictum
Kult
Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay
Tales From the Loop

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Links For This Episode: Darker Days Linktree: https://linktr.ee/DarkerDaysRadio Darker Days Discord: https://discord.gg/GGuRKAn Full Metal RPG: https://fullmetalrpg.podbean.com/
Gnosticism on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ockwMVE7PgM&ab_channel=Let%27sTalkReligion Gnosticism on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEiwmhQdPPA&list=TLPQMjExMTIwMjOVtxQgocqBbA Gnosticism on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXmOpQ8sq1M&ab_channel=ESOTERICA Gnosticism in Antiquity: https://gnosis.study/library/%D0%93%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%B7%D0%B8%D1%81/%D0%98%D1%81%D1%81%D0%BB%D0%B5%D0%B4%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%8F/ENG/van%20den%20Broek%20R.%20-%20Gnostic%20religion%20in%20antiquity.pdf Want more spooky stories and sinister plot hooks? Check out Secret Frequency Files 2:

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