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#239 Converting Game Systems Workshop - live at GenCon - August 5th 2PM Aug 09, 2023

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Editor Note: I truncated most of the silences in this recording. This was a workshop, so there was time where nobody was talking.

Darker Days Radio is hosting this workshop about converting from one game mechanic system to another. We will talk about where to start when you work through a conversion, how big a role dice percentages play within your conversions, and work through converting from one well-established game system into a different one. Hosted by Crystal Mazur (she/her/mx), Mitch Bustillos of Necrobiotic, and Brennan Taylor of Galileo Games.

Social Media

Mitch Bustillos - @PennyForATale pennyforatale.com

Brennan Taylor - brennanrtaylor galileogames.com

#238 - TTRGP Mentorship - live at GenCon - August 4th 10AM Aug 09, 2023

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Hosted by Darker Days Radio, this panel will talk about how to get into the TTRPG industry, what you can expect, advice for writing and getting started in writing, and other aspects you may not be aware of. Panelists will continue to be announced shortly. Panelists Kari Jo "Kage" Freudigmann (she/her) - Community Relations Rep for Roll20, Community Manager for Storytelling Collective, freelance TTRPG writer and layout designer, Mitch Bustillos of Necrobiotics, and Ben Riggs of Slaying the Dragon. Moderator - Crystal Mazur (she/her/mx)

Social Media

Mitch Bustillos - @PennyForATale

Ben Riggs - @BenRiggs writerbenriggs.com

Kari Jo "Kage" Freudigmann - @RageKagexRugger

Tristan Zimmerman - @MoltenSulfur MoltenSulfur.com

#237 Horror 301 - Tone and Theme - Live at GenCon - August 3rd @10AM Aug 09, 2023

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CW: Discussion on horror themes in media and ttrpgs. Eyeball/eyescream. At some point during the end of the discussion, hands are slammed on the table that is doing the recording.

Wanting to learn more about setting the tone of your horror game? Not sure how to intertwine themes into your plots and scenes? Want to run something a la Shaun of the Dead or Evil Dead? Join our Horror 301 panel, where we continue deep diving into horror RPGs and how to run them. Hosted by Darker Days Radio & moderated by Crystal Mazur, join B. W. Holland from Chaosium, Markia McCarty from Hunters Entertainment, and Noxweiler Berf from Hunters Entertainment.

Social Media

B.W. Holland - @BWHolland

Markia McCarty - @MarkeiaMcCarty

Noxweiler Berf - @eatenbypotchky

#236 Horror 201 - Live GenCon Panel -August 4 @4PM Aug 09, 2023

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CW: General discussion of horror in media and RPGs

Darker Days Radio is hosting this panel discussion for players and storytellers who want a more in-depth and technical discussion surrounding using horror in TTRPGs. Everything from cinematic horror moments to mechanics that work well, different genres of horror and what they bring to gaming, and how to intensify horror will be discussed. Panelists are John Thompson of Rook and Raven, Liz Marrs from Attack from Marrs Games, and Kennedy from Heckin Good Doggos, Star Trek RPG, and Never Going Home. Moderator - Crystal Mazur (she/her/mx)

Social Media

John Thompson - @RookAndRasp RookAndRasp Twitch

Liz Marrs - @attackfrommarr1 attackfrommarrsgames.com

Kennedy - @JKMyth

#235: Horror 101 panel - Live from GenCon - August 3rd 2PM Aug 09, 2023

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CW: General horror movie and ttrpg discussion

This panel focuses on horror in gaming. We are going to talk about getting into horror games, safety mechanics, settings and systems in horror, and advice for both players and storytellers on incorporating horror elements into your game. This seminar is a beginner's guide. Panelists include Jason Peercy, Will. Uhl, Sean Jaffe from Nerdycity, and Moderator - Crystal Mazur (she/her/mx)

Social Media

Jason Peercy - @FunWithOneEye accidentalcyclops.com

Will Uhl - @RaffiTheOwl MerryMancerGames.com

Sean Jaffe @Nerdy_City

#234: Realm of Fire - Just Innocent Plastic Men Aug 04, 2023

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We are back! Chris is joined by Marc to explore all things wargaming.
In this episode they discuss;
Legions Imperialis, Warhammer 40k 10th, Warcry, Necromunda, Kingdom Death, and more.

Music by Muzaproduction from Pixabay

#233: Grimdark vs Gothic Punk - The Warhammer and World of Darkness Showdown Jul 28, 2023

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Mike and Chris talk about their interests this summer, as wills are tested by the deluge of Warhammer releases and the nostalgia for World of Darkness. They've been playing a lot, but not recording much, so this episode contains a plethora of roleplaying game, wargame, and video game reviews! But with limited time and torn interests, will they spend their remaining free time in 2023 trudging through the grimdark or embracing the gothic punk?

Werewolf the Apocalypse 5th Edition: 00:05:20
Warhammer 40,000 10th Edition: 00:20:00
Horus Heresy Legionis Imperialis: 00:32:00
Vampire the Masquerade Bloodhunt: 00:45:20
Werewolf the Apocalypse Earthblood: 00:49:30
Additional World of Darkness Games: 01:02:00
Necromunda and Darktide: 01:06:00
Grimdark vs. Gothic Punk: 1:17:20

Be sure to check us out on Facebook or through our Discord server https://discord.gg/GGuRKAn. To stay up to date, subscribe through iTunes or Spotify!

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/
Article on anti-indigenous behavior during Werewolf 5th Edition Development: https://www.patreon.com/posts/werewolf-5th-and-86463964 Want more spooky stories and sinister plot hooks? Check out Secret Frequency Files 2:

#232: Dark Iron #2 - Corvis Jul 01, 2023

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Chris is joined by Randy Newnham, continuing this series focusing on Privateer Press' Iron Kingdoms RPG setting for Dungeons and Dragons 5e game.

In this episode they look at the city of Corvis and how it may feature in your games.

Music is provided by Nicolas Jeudy and DARK FANTASY STUDIO.

#231: Darkhammer #26: Slaanesh May 07, 2023

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Chris is joined by Mike, to look at the dark prince, she who thirsts, Slaanesh, and how to portray characters beyond the typical stereotypes we expect from the Warhammer Worlds.

Be sure to check us out on Facebook or through our brand new Discord server https://discord.gg/GGuRKAn. To stay up to date, subscribe through iTunes or Spotify!

Disclaimer: Warhammer, Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar, and all related trademarks and and all associated logos, illustrations, images, names, creatures, races, vehicles, locations, weapons, characters, and the distinctive likeness thereof, are either ® or TM, and/or © Games Workshop Limited, variably registered around the world. Cubicle 7 Entertainment and the Cubicle 7 Entertainment logo are trademarks of Cubicle 7 Entertainment Limited. Links For This Episode: Full Metal RPG: https://soundcloud.com/full-metal-rpg Darker Days Discord: https://discord.gg/GGuRKAn The Rookery: Rookery Publications (@RookeryP) / Twitter Realm of Fire: https://realmoffire.podbean.com/ WAIR: What Am I Rolling? Podcast (wairpodcast.com) Intro and Outro music by Nihilore, is released under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license
Newly updated to Geist: the Sin-Eaters 2nd Edition, check out the adventure and Paris sourcebook Ashes of Memory:

#230: Dark Iron #1 Apr 12, 2023

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Chris is joined by Crystal as they kickstart this new series focusing on Privateer Press' Iron Kingdoms RPG setting for Dungeons and Dragons 5e game.
In this first episode, we give a very large slice of the setting and some of the core basics of the Iron Kingdoms and where the setting is currently.

Music is provided by Nicolas Jeudy and DARK FANTASY STUDIO.

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