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A podcast dedicated to exploring the Mage: The Ascension, a role-playing game (RPG) based in the World of Darkness. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mage-the-podcast/support

Mage: The Podcast


    • May 31, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 6m AVG DURATION
    • 334 EPISODES

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    The Mage: The Podcast is a must-listen for any fans of the World of Darkness and specifically the Mage: The Ascension game. Hosted by Adam Simpson and Terry Robinson, this podcast offers wit, insight, and fascinating story ideas that are well worth the listen. Whether you're a longtime player or new to the game, there is something here for everyone.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the chemistry between the hosts. Adam's authoritative cadence and Terry's cleverness create a dynamic that keeps listeners engaged throughout each episode. Their love for the game is infectious, and their vast knowledge of it shines through in their discussions. Not only do they break down the mechanics and lore of Mage: The Ascension, but they also provide valuable insights into other aspects of the World of Darkness universe.

    The guests on this podcast are also a major highlight. From fellow WoD podcasters to authors and developers, they bring diverse perspectives and add depth to each episode. The interviews are informative and thought-provoking, offering new ways to approach gameplay and storytelling.

    While there isn't much to dislike about this podcast, one potential drawback is that it primarily focuses on Revised edition books. This may not be ideal for those looking for more recent content or information on other editions of Mage: The Ascension. However, even with this limitation, there is still plenty for both new and experienced players to enjoy.

    In conclusion, The Mage: The Podcast is an excellent resource for anyone interested in Mage: The Ascension or the World of Darkness as a whole. The hosts' passion for the game shines through in each episode, making it a delight to listen to. Whether you're looking for in-depth reviews, concept ideas, or interviews with industry experts, this podcast has it all. Highly recommended!



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    Latest episodes from Mage: The Podcast

    Tomes of Magick: Forbidden & Forgotten Orders

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2025 84:46


    What makes a great Disparate? Adam and Pooka crack open M20 Forgotten and Forbidden Orders to spotlight the most compelling crafts in Mage 20—from the dream-walking Noma to the sandstorm-riding Taftani. Along the way, they unpack what works, what doesn't. Also in this episode: TryItCon 2, a listener review, and what happens when your RPG expectations go sideways.Show Notes TryItCon 2: Tarragon Edition – Now recruiting Storytellers and GMs for this online convention (June 13–15) in memory of Terry Robinson, $20 donation-based, proceeds go to charity Night Rangers fiction series ready — Technocratic Texas Rangers fiction M20 Forgotten and Forbidden Orders - Final NPC-focused supplement for Mage 20 The Noma - Reimagined Order of Hermes parallel with African roots The Templars - formerly Christian male militants, now inclusive and post-Christian The Taftâni - Strongest faction presence in Dubai, though questioned for realism The Hollow Ones - Introduces five internal “cliques” (e.g., Moles, Sound Wave Masters) The Kahu - Formerly Kopa Loei; modernized, open to diverse recruits

    Tomes of Magick: Faces of Magick

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2025 70:04


    Pooka and Bryce discuss M20 Faces of Magick. One of the final two books of Mage 20, a collection of NPCs, ideas and possibilities.Show Notes M20 Faces of Magick Final NPC-focused supplement for Mage 20 Originally a stretch goal from Lore of the Traditions Kickstarter TryItCon 2: Tarragon Edition – Now recruiting Storytellers and GMs for this online convention (June 13–15) in memory of Terry Robinson

    Interview with Arden Leigh

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025 59:25


    Arden Leigh shares her magical journey—from neuro-linguistic programming and trauma healing to chaos magic, sigils, and becoming Grant Morrison's magical heir. We explore her concept of “repatterning,” her band Arden and the Wolves, the ethics of magical identity, and the risks and rewards of narrative magic in RPGs like Mage: The Ascension. A vivid, vulnerable, and powerful conversation on transforming belief into reality.Show Notes The Repatterning Project - reprogramming life through self-directed ritual and psychology; course includes weekly lectures and group calls, focusing on assessing and resetting patterns for personal growth Witch blood and how it relates to her own experiences and magical practices The growth of magic culture with the internet, making it more accessible and efficient to learn and practice Competitive nature of magic today and the challenges of maintaining control over one's practice Bringing magic into role-playing games Arden's upcoming album with her band, Arden and the Wolves, titled The Bourbon Room Sessions Arden's plan to launch her own podcast and write a book, all related to her magical practices and the Repatterning Project

    Reality Deviants Book Club: King in Yellow

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2025 35:22


    Adam and Pooka discuss Robert W. Chambers' King in Yellow mythos and other stories. Can they inspire Mage stories? Can these two stick to the subject?Yellow Signs: The Decadent Movement and its Influence on Weird FictionBlog article on The Yellow Wallpaper, 1892Free stories onlineCosmic vs. Abrahamic HorrorMage the Podcast social media linksWebsitehttp://magethepodcast.comPatreonhttps://bit.ly/MagePatreonBlueskyhttps://bsky.app/profile/magethepodcast.bsky.socialMastodonhttps://dice.camp/@magethepodcastThreadshttps://www.threads.net/@magethepodcastDiscordhttps://discord.gg/7rsy59Zz

    Tomes of Magick WoD Hong Kong

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2025 108:22


    Terry and 3 other hosts discuss World of Darkness Hong KongMage the Podcast social media linksWebsitehttp://magethepodcast.comPatreonhttps://bit.ly/MagePatreonBlueskyhttps://bsky.app/profile/magethepodcast.bsky.socialMastodonhttps://dice.camp/@magethepodcastThreadshttps://www.threads.net/@magethepodcastDiscordhttps://discord.gg/7rsy59Zz

    Some Tips for New Storytellers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 24:23


    Adam's riding solo on this one, and he's pulling a bundle of helpful tricks and tips out of his Storyteller's saddlebag—especially for folks just starting out running Mage games. If you're a veteran, you might hear some familiar ground, but if you're new to the Storyteller's seat, this one's a gold mine.Show Notes

    Tomes of Magick: M20 Sorcerer

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2025 59:36


    Adam and Terry discuss Mage20 Sorcerer. What do the sorcerers and psychics of the World of Darkness get up to when they can't learn Sphere magick?Mage the Podcast social media linksWebsitehttp://magethepodcast.comPatreonhttps://bit.ly/MagePatreonBlueskyhttps://bsky.app/profile/magethepodcast.bsky.socialMastodonhttps://dice.camp/@magethepodcastThreadshttps://www.threads.net/@magethepodcastDiscordhttps://discord.gg/7rsy59Zz

    Interview with Jiba Anderson on the Bata'a

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2025 31:21


    Adam interviews Jiba Anderson, author of the Bata'a chapter in Forbidden and Forgotten Orders.Griot EnterprisesRocbottom StudiosMage the Podcast social media linksWebsitehttp://magethepodcast.comPatreonhttps://bit.ly/MagePatreonBlueskyhttps://bsky.app/profile/magethepodcast.bsky.socialMastodonhttps://dice.camp/@magethepodcastThreadshttps://www.threads.net/@magethepodcastDiscordhttps://discord.gg/7rsy59Zz

    Houses of Hermes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2025 70:25


    Terry and Michael Mercere discuss six of the Houses of the Order of Hermes.Michael's book Riddle of the SphinxCheck out OoH Tradition Book and OoH Tradition Book Revised.Mage the Podcast social media linksWebsitehttp://magethepodcast.comPatreonhttps://bit.ly/MagePatreonBlueskyhttps://bsky.app/profile/magethepodcast.bsky.socialMastodonhttps://dice.camp/@magethepodcastThreadshttps://www.threads.net/@magethepodcastDiscordhttps://discord.gg/7rsy59Zz

    Interview with Atalanti Evripidou on the Sisters of Hippolyta

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2025 24:29


    Pooka G interviews Atalanti Evripidou on her Sisters of Hippolyta chapter Forbidden & Forgotten Orders.We Are Island, published in Luna Station Quarterly issue 060. In Greek, this story was published in issue 37 of "Φανταστικά Χρονικά" magazine.Shanties of the Sunless Vast, published in the anthology "Star Maidens", by MacKenzie Publishing. This is only available on Amazon for now, as far as I know.The Macabre Dance of the Fiddler and Kore, featured in Gallery of Curiosities, can be found on Spotify, YouTube, and other platforms for podcast. It was also reprinted recently in the second issue of Skull and Laurel magazine.Crystal Ash, featured in StarShipSofa no634 and reprinted in Speculative North magazine, issue 4.Shadow Play, published in Flame Tree Fiction Newsletter issue 19.The Pink Casket, published in 34 Orchard, issue 1.In Greek, my short story collection, "Εκείνοι που δεν έφυγαν", was published in Autumn 2024 by ΠΟΛΙΣ.Mage the Podcast social media linksWebsitehttp://magethepodcast.comPatreonhttps://bit.ly/MagePatreonBlueskyhttps://bsky.app/profile/magethepodcast.bsky.socialMastodonhttps://dice.camp/@magethepodcastThreadshttps://www.threads.net/@magethepodcastDiscordhttps://discord.gg/7rsy59Zz

    Satyros Brucato Interview on the Solificati

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2025 29:11


    Adam interviews Satyros Brucato on his Solificati chapter in Forbidden & Forgotten Orders.Brucato's Recommendations:The Magician's Reflection by Bill WhitcombThe Doors of Perception by Aldous HuxleyThe Alchemists of Kush by Minister FaustMaynard James Keenan biographyGary Lachman books:Aleister Crowley: Magick, Rock and Roll, and the Wickedest Man in the WorldA Secret History of ConsciousnessTurn Off Your MindOccultureCoyote Wallace's bookRed ShoesValhalla with a Twist of LetheMage the Podcast social media linksWebsitehttp://magethepodcast.comPatreonhttps://bit.ly/MagePatreonBlueskyhttps://bsky.app/profile/magethepodcast.bsky.socialMastodonhttps://dice.camp/@magethepodcastThreadshttps://www.threads.net/@magethepodcastDiscordhttps://discord.gg/7rsy59Zz

    Rachelle Udell Interview on the Ngoma

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2025 51:34


    Adam chats with longtime contributor Rachelle Udell. Rochelle shares her journey through Mage projects—from her early days to her favorite, The Fallen Tower: Las Vegas—and dives into her hefty chapter on the Ngoma in Forbidden and Forgotten Orders. With wit and warmth, she unpacks magical lore, quirky pronunciations, and rich traditions that keep the Mage universe alive. Enjoy this friendly ride through mystical realms!Show Notes Forbidden and Forgotten Orders. ⁠ Rachelle's work⁠ on DriveThruRPG Chicago By Night (Vampire: the Masquerade 5th Edition) The Fallen Tower: Las Vegas Bitter Road Mage: The Ascension Revised Edition Orphans Survival Guide Crusade Lore The Disparate Alliance

    Tomes of Magick: World of Darkness: Tokyo

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2025 104:39


    Hey folks, we've got something special for you—a new podcast series featuring our dear friend Terry Robinson, recorded before his passing. With the blessing of his loved ones, we're rolling out these episodes alongside some fantastic guest co-hosts.In this first installment, co-produced by Pooka (Changeling: The Podcast) and Josh Heath (Werewolf: The Podcast), we explore World of Darkness: Tokyo. We chew over everything from wraith politics to supernatural factions and Japan's eerie, mystical underbelly. There's plenty to love and plenty to scratch our heads over—some parts don't quite hold up, and there are missed chances here and there. But don't worry, there's still plenty of gold to dig up for your own storytelling!Show Notes World of Darkness: Tokyo World of Darkness: Hong Kong Wraith: The Oblivion Dark Kingdom of Jade Kindred of the East Land of Eight Million Dreams Melissa Uran

    Kim Godwin Interview - Forbidden and Forgotten Orders

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2025 37:04


    Adam sits down with Kim Godwin to chat about about her chapter inForbidden and Forgotten Orders, an upcomingMage: The Ascension 20th Anniversary Edition book. Kim shares her love for TTRPGs, her experience with Mage, and how she reworked the Kahu faction with a stronger cultural foundation. She highlights the importance of preserving traditions while adapting for survival. Kim also shares insights on her horror fiction, webcomics, and a pile of exciting TTRPG projects. Lots of fun, magic, and creativity in this one!Show Notes Kim's writing credits How Kim reworked the Kahu to better reflect Polynesian culture and history Kim's experience writing forScion,Trinity,Cursebourne, and other tabletop TTRPGs. Kim's other projects, including her horror short stories, webcomicTouching the Abyss, and upcoming TTRPGs.

    Interview with Douglas Rushkoff and Richard Metzger

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2025 44:21


    Today we've got something special—two deep dives into the world of magic and role-playing! We sit down with Douglas Rushkoff—media theorist, writer, and host of the Team Human podcast—to explore how RPGs, especially Mage: The Ascension, serve as tools for reality manipulation and self-discovery. We talk about the changing face of magic in society, its impact on public figures, and how Storytellers can weave magical sensibilities into their campaigns. Then, we chat with Richard Metzger, lifelong explorer of the occult and host of the Magic Show. He takes us on a journey through the cultural evolution of magic, its place in pop culture, and intriguing ideas like radionics that could bring a whole new layer to modern RPGs. Show Notes Douglas Rushkoff Vampire: The Masquerade, GURPS, and Magic: The Gathering. Genesis P-Orridge and Psychic TV. Ursula K. Le Guin's A Wizard of Earthsea and Taoist philosophy Douglas's book,Survival of the Richest: Escape Fantasies of the Tech Billionaires Donald Trump, Norman Vincent Peale and The Power of Positive Thinking. Douglas's Substack newsletter. Richard Metzger Bewitched and mythical figures like Merlin. Aleister Crowley's magick as act of willpower Radionics: electronic devices believed to manipulate reality, as explored by figures like John W. Campbell and William Burroughs (search on Etsy). The Magick Show, featuring interviews with 55+ magicians, witches, and scholars! Arden Leigh, chaos magician and Grant Morrison's magical heir Alan Moore's The Great When Grant Morrison's The Invisibles

    Interview with Bill Bridges

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2025 49:37


    Adam sits down to talk with ⁠Bill Bridges⁠, developer and author for Mage the Ascension. Bill talks about the early days of White Wolf, his work on Werewolf & Mage, his thoughts on Mage's directions over the years and Mage the Awakening. Check out his work on ⁠Fading Suns⁠.

    Announcement of Terry's Passing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2025 1:49


    We are sad to announce Terry Robinson is no longer with us.

    Christmas Special - Three Facts About the Syndicate

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2024 14:09


    A bonus episode featuring some wisdom from the Syndicate.

    Tomes of Magick: M20 Lore of the Traditions

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2024 98:26


    Twenty one years after the last Tradition Book, Lore of the Traditions gives an update to the Nine Traditions. Adam and Pook walk through where each Tradition is in the 2020s, their favorites, and what they wish they saw more of. Lore of the Traditions on DriveThruRPG

    Avatars, Adepts and the Comte de Saint Germain with 33.3 FM

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 85:38


    Mage isn't the only game with weird metaphysics. Frank and Tormsen from 33.3 FM join to talk the metaphysics of Unknown Armies, their favorite supplements and magic types, and of course the Comte de Saint Germain. 33.3FM on Soundcloud Unnatural Phenomena - Unknown Armies resource site Atlas Games - Official purveyor of Unknown Armies Break Today - Supplement about Mak Attax Unknown Armies 2e Core One Shots for Unknown Armies 1e Unknown Armies Discord

    Demon Emperors and Little Gods: Rethinking the Hsien with Sebastian Noh

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 74:51


    The hsien of Changeling sat oddly with their cousins, how else could they be imagined? Sebastian Noh, author of grand In the Realm of Gods and Dreams joins to talk Half-Devils, Living Prayers, and their interactions with the mages of The Golden World. In the Realm of Gods and Dreams on Storyteller Vault Kindred of the East: The Relentless Age Sebastian's previous work

    New Damnations: Using Curseborne in the World of Darkness

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 96:27


    Curseborne is Onyx Path's new urban fantasy game powered by Storypath Ultra now on Kickstarter. So what can steal from it? Eddy Webb and Matthew Dawkins join to talk curses, liminalities, epochs, dread powers, and magic. Curseborne Ashcan - Prelim version of game The game's Kickstarter page The Curseborne webpage Eddy Webb's webpage Matthew Dawkin's webpage

    Expanding Magick: Inspiration from Ars Magica Definitive Edition with David Chart

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2024 66:28


    Want more systematic magick, Hermetic houses, options for the divine and infernal, new types of duels and ways to build chantries? Try Ars Magica! David Chart joins to talk the Backerkit for the new Definitive Edition. Ars Magica Definitive Edition on Backerkit - Back it here Preview of first three chapters - Get a peek Previous MtP Ars Magica Episode

    Using Trail of Cthulhu 2e with Kenneth Hite and Gareth Ryder-Hanrahan

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 96:39


    What would it be like to wrapped in occult weirdness in the 1930s? Trail of Cthulhu 2e answers and we talk with the authors about Azathoth, veal prices, dancing, and weird science in Oklahoma! On Backerkit October 15! A nice Trail of Cthulhu settting bundle on DRTPG Trail of Cthulhu on Backerkit - Register to get the free Quickstart Gar's Website Ken Hite on Twitter Ken and Robin Talk About Stuff - Lovingly known as KARTAS Previous Trail Episode New Lovecraft God - Where Ken and Robin create Qotha-Nhur'rin, the Destruction at the Heart of Creation Borellus Connection - Giant Delta Green Campaign

    What Was Lost: Revisiting First Edition Mage

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2024 42:53


    Not every bit of lore persists through a game's history and today we're talking the things shed after first edition and how to bring them back like active Oracles, node-seeking spiders, Nephandic pure forms, and more. Masters of the Art episode - Where we talk about Exemplars Infernalism: The Path of Screams episode - Talking about demons' special hate for some religious figures. Mage: The Ascension 1e - the book that started it all

    Stealing from Oneshots: Cyberpunk, Through the Breach, and Yazeba's Bed & Breakfast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2024 80:48


    One shots give you a taste of another game but what can we take from them? Terry and Pook talk choice bits from Cyberpunk, Through the Breach, Yazeba's Bed & Breakfast and more. Cyberpunk Red Through the Breach Yazeba's Bed and Breakfast Everyday Arcana Stealing Stories for the Devil Twilight Inscription Changeling the Podcast

    What would you change in Mage? System and setting

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2024 73:39


    What would you change in Mage? Today we asked Darker Days Radio's Bryce Perry, Jackalope Live Action Studio's Matthew Webb, Plastic Age Production's Travis Legge, and author James Sambrano what they'd change. Dark Days Radio Jackalope Live Action Studio Plastic Age Plays on Patreon James on Patreon Travis on Startplaying.games Gulag Archipelago

    system mage startplaying matthew webb travis legge darker days radio
    Adding Romance to Games with Friday Stout and Sebastian Yūe

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2024 78:55


    Mages are human. Love and romance are parts of their lives, so how do we add them? Friday Stout and Sebastian Yūe join to talk their project How to GM Romance which gives systems for romance plus plenty of ST advice. How to GM Romance on Backerkit Sample Pamphlet Sebastian's Info Twitter: http://twitter.com/sebastianyueWebsite: http://sebastianyue.ca/ttrpgs Friday's Website: https://www.dollarsanddragons.com/

    Our Brilliant Ruin with Justin Achilli and Rachel J. Wilkinson

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2024 52:17


    What would you do if you knew the world were in its last days? Our Brilliant Ruin from World of Darkness writers Justin Achilli and Rachel J. Wilkinson asks this question and we talk tools, methods, inspirations, and ideas for gaming in a world that's dying. Our Brilliant Ruin site Our Brilliant Ruin on DTRPG Rachel J Wilkinson's site Studio Hermitage site

    Tomes of Magick: Land of Eight Million Dreams

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2024 89:54


    The Hsien are said to be the changelings of East Asia...but that's...a stretch, so why not use them in your Mage game instead? Adam and Terry talk Shinma, hanumen, suijen, and tasty tasty dragon's nests in Land of Eight Million Dreams. Changeling the Podcast's Land of Eight Million Dreams episode This book

    Running and Playing Low Mage Count Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2024 69:27


    Sources run the gamut for how many mages are running around the World of Darkness, how should your game change based on their commonality? Terry and Bryce talk low mage counts games and how to run them. Ascension's Landscape - Terry's book of storyteller advice Hidden Lore - 2e overflow book with mage count Malcolm Sheppard's Distribution - Former writer's opinion on how many mages

    Creating Metaplot Between Editions with Michael Mercere

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2024 83:10


    Metaplot can be hard to approach, so how do pick what to add? How do you fill in what happened since Avatar Storm? Terry and Michael talk Avatar Storms, the Sphinx, STV supplements, and many many factional plot hooks. The Riddle of the Sphinx - Michael's book on adding plot between Revised and M20 Strange Yesterdays - Alternatives to the 2e/Revised metaplot

    Tomes of Magick: World of Darkness: Demon Hunter X

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2024 87:07


    The Year of the Lotus added East Asian elements to many gamelines, what can Mage players take from the supplements for other lines? Adam and Terry talk the Shih, the Shen, and ass tattoos in World of Darkness: Demon Hunter X. World of Darkness: Demon Hunter X - This book Land of Eight Million Dreams - Next book

    Amnesia and Anamnesis: Memory in Mage

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2024 72:41


    Mages can live centuries with minds both powerful and fluid, how do we feature memory as a central story idea? Bryce and Terry talk the Mind Sphere, strategic forgetting and There Is No Antimemetics Division. There Is No Antimemetics Division (CC) - One of the inspirations for the episode. Also available in dead tree form SCP Foundation - Wiki that also contains information on some of the memetic entities mentioned Nibiru - Billed as a science fiction game of lost memories Mummy the Curse - Another game heavily featuring memory

    Upcoming M20 Releases with Hiromi Cota and Travis Legge

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2024 50:46


    M20 still has several releases in queue and Hiromi and Travis talk about them including two for M20 Victorian and two for M20's contemporary setting. This is an edited recording of the Oppcon 2024 M20 panel. Travis Legge on DTRPG Hiromi Cota on DTRPG --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mage-the-podcast/message

    Scattered Realities: The Department of Truth in the World of Darkness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2024 63:11


    What if reality were even more maleable than Mage lets on and conspiracies existed to incept some new truth into existence? This is the world of The Department of Truth and we talk how to bring it into a Mage game. The Department of Truth omnibus - First 17 issues. On sale as of this posting Types of Conspiracies in the World of Darkness - Previous episode on a similar topic Babalon Working - A working involving a prominent figure in Crowley's Thelema Jack Parsons - He...he did some stuff Splashin' Around - The song that got stuck in my head --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mage-the-podcast/message

    Storyteller Toolbox: Calling for Rolls

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2024 51:22


    Mage can be tuned to a lot of different play experiences but knowing how to do that is hard. This episode addresses just three things: who call for rolls, when to call one, and how to look at the results. Finite and Infinite Games - Philosophy book on the nature of play --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mage-the-podcast/message

    Using the Hedge in the World of Darkness with Lauren Roy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2024 70:36


    The Hedge serves as both a strange place with its own denizens and border between Arcadia and the mundane world in Changeling the Lost. How can we use it in the World of Darkness? Lauren Roy joins to explain how! The Hedge - This book! Damnation City - A darn good book on city building Changeling: The Lost 2e SNL Well Skit Lauren works --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mage-the-podcast/message

    Sophia and Ascension: Gnosticism in the World of Darkness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2024 76:55


    Gnosticism has ancient roots and is mentioned at across various WoD lines. How can we reflect Gnosticism and Gnostic magick in Mage? Pook joins to talk Sophia, Yaldabaoth, the Pleroma, and the Cainite Heresy. Nostradamus's Cherry Jams World of Darkness Books Cainite Heresy - Dark Ages Vampire book with a wild take on Gnosticism. The Paradigm's Progress - Pook's book on Paradigm advancement Other Books Michael Baigent - A British author known for his works on the historical Jesus and conspiracy theories. Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch - A science fiction novel by Philip K. Dick that explores themes of reality and illusion. Valis - A science fiction novel by Philip K. Dick that delves into Gnosticism and reality. Current Gnostic churches - Modern religious movements influenced by ancient Gnostic traditions. The Thunder, Perfect Mind - A Gnostic poem discovered among the Nag Hammadi library texts. The Gospel of Truth - A Gnostic text that provides a unique interpretation of Christian teachings. The Gospel of Judas - An ancient Gnostic text that presents Judas Iscariot in a positive light. Voight-Kampff test - A fictional test used in the Blade Runner universe to distinguish humans from replicants. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mage-the-podcast/message

    Tomes of Magick: Dreams and Nightmares

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2024 94:17


    The Maya and Dreaming are only lightly described in Mage, where can we look to for more options? Why Changeling! Terry and Adam read Dreams and Nightmares with an eye to using it in Mage with all its trods, mists, and chimera. Dreams and Nightmares - This book Changeling the Dreaming 20th Anniversary Edition - The most recent core book --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mage-the-podcast/message

    Community Roundup: Ascension of Babylon, Megadumbcast, and Crushing Depths

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2024 58:32


    So what's everyone else makin'? This week Terry talks to Kris Newton of Megadumbcast, Mike Diamond of the Ascension of Babylon actual play and TL Webb's latest fiction, Crushing Depths. Crushing Depths - Latest Hollow Earth fiction TL Webb's Other Works Megadumbcast Patreon - Get the megasodes Ascension of Babylon -The Old Ways podcast The Old Ways Patreon --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mage-the-podcast/message

    Strange Peoples in Mage: Space Squids, Umbra Squids, and Mantis People

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2024 64:10


    Strange peoples lurk at the edges of the World of Darkness. How do we add them to our games? Pook and Terry talk the Sekrana, Chulorviah, The Watchers in the Deep, the Wyck, and other early humans. BOOKS! Last Days of New Paris - A novel that imagines a surreal Paris overrun with manifestations of surrealist art. The City & The City - A detective story set in two cities that occupy the same space but are perceived separately by their residents. Perdido Street Station - A fantasy novel set in the sprawling city of New Crobuzon, filled with bizarre creatures and arcane technologies. Psionics Handbook - A resource book for the Dungeons & Dragons game, detailing psionic powers and characters. Teratology - An exploration of monsters and mythical beings from Invisible Sun Book of Gehenna - A dark fantasy book exploring the mythologies of the end of the world. Nim Chimpsky - A chimpanzee raised as a human child to test language acquisition 2001: A Space Odyssey - A classic science fiction novel that explores themes of evolution, technology, and consciousness. Sphere of Gun - A book that probably shouldn't exist --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mage-the-podcast/message

    Reality Deviant Book Club: Books of Magic

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2024 33:44


    Mage draws upon sources both ancient and modern, what can they teach us about our games? Pook and Adam talk Books of Magic, the four-part series by Neil Gaiman for DC Comics in this installment of Reality Deviant Book Club. Reading List for Hollow Earth Inspiration --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mage-the-podcast/message

    [FIXED] Strange Peoples in Mage: Fae Beings, Djinn and Robots

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2024 72:39


    The World of Darkness has all sorts of non-human peoples, how do we add them to Mage? Pook from Changeling the Podcast joins to talk about the Fomorians, Tuatha de Danaan, the Goro, Dero, Firstborn and the Djinn. Sphere of Gun book Episode on Dark Ages Fae Episode on Beyond the Barriers: The Book of Worlds Colorized Revised prints --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mage-the-podcast/message

    Types of Conspiracies in the World of Darkness

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2024 84:59


    The World of Darkness is full of supernatural conspiracies, but who falls in with them and how can we use them in our games? Jordan Etherington joins to talk methods and pitfalls when adding creeping conspiracy to your game. The Crying of Lot 49 They Live The X Files Ahti (Control) Delta Green Unknown Armies Over the Edge Inside Job (Netflix) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mage-the-podcast/message

    RPGs at PAX Unplugged with Mike A and Pooka G

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2024 62:20


    How do we crack D&D's hegemony? What would a better World of Darkness convention experience be? What fun stuff did we find? Mike A of Darker Days Radio and Pooka G from Changeling the Podcast talk PAX Unplugged Games we mention: To Serve Her Wintry Hunger The Electric State Mr Gone's Character Sheets The Walking Dead RPG --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mage-the-podcast/message

    Tomes of Magick: Mapping Werewolf's Umbra

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2024 57:38


    Werewolves see the Otherworlds differently with different senses, different passages, and possibly different places. Adam and Terry talk Umbra, Umbra Rev and W20 Umbra from the Scar to the planetary court. Axis Mundi - A big book of spirits for Mage and Werewolf Umbra: The Velvet Shadow - First Werewolf Umbra book Umbra (Revised) - Revised edition Werewolf Umbra book W20 Umbra: The Velvet Shadow - W20 Werewolf Umbra book Umbra Revised on Werewolf the Podcast Umbra high-level overview Spirit high-level overview --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mage-the-podcast/message

    Tomes of Magick - Werewolf Umbra Books

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2024 61:25


    Werewolves guard against mages raiding their caerns for quintessence but no one can stop us from raiding Werewolf books for story ideas! Adam and Terry talk Umbra, Umbra Rev and W20 Umbra from Chaos Stones to the Kami. Axis Mundi - A big book of spirits for Mage and Werewolf Umbra: The Velvet Shadow - First Werewolf Umbra book Umbra (Revised) - Revised edition Werewolf Umbra book W20 Umbra: The Velvet Shadow - W20 Werewolf Umbra book Umbra Revised on Werewolf the Podcast Umbra high-level overview Spirit high-level overview --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mage-the-podcast/message

    Planetside: The Void Engineers on Earth

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2024 92:15


    The Void Engineers get pigeon-holed as the Convention of space marines and voidships, but that's just one part. Bryce and Terry talk about what the Void Engineers do on Earth and how to run planetside VE stories. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mage-the-podcast/message

    Making Sense of Paradigm, Practice, and Instruments

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2024 68:15


    M20 was a leap forward in how a character does magick with focus but how do we bring instrument, practice, and paradigm alive at the table? Charles Siegel walks through optional systems, high level explainers, and his reference work, Prism of Focus. Prism of Focus on Storytellers Vault --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mage-the-podcast/message

    Tomes of Magick: M20 Victorian Mage

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2024 123:42


    M20 Victorian Age describes a world on the cusp of modernity steeped in gaslit mystery. Pook and Terry talk the perils of the straits, the intrigue of empire, and odd magicks re-emerging after centuries. M20 Victorian Age Mage - This book The Rise and Fall of American Growth: The U.S. Standard of Living since the Civil War - Book that discusses the rise in standard of living in the Western world Changeling the Podcast's Discord - Organizing spot for the C30 project Changeling the Podcast page - Their podcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mage-the-podcast/message

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