Adrian is joined by Hugh Angseesing of Black Chantry Productions to chat about Vampire: the Eternal Struggle Fifth Edition.  An overview of the game is provided, including strategies and deck types, as well as the features that differentiate V:tES from other CCGs. Finally, Hugh answers questions about the alignment between V:tES and Vampire: the Masquerade Fifth Edition, what this means for existing players, and how the game aims to be more inclusive and representative.  We finish off with some of our favourite flavour text from the game. I've linked out to Black Chantry Productions, the Print-on-Demand Card Service, Andi Lui (Prince of Taipei), and the V:TES Fifth Edition Starter as mentioned in the episode. Since recording, Black Chantry have uploaded the new V:tES rulebook for free download. Host: Adrian BK

Adrian is joined by <a href="https://www.blackchantry.com/about-us/who-are-we/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hugh Angseesing</a> of Black Chantry Productions to chat about Vampire: the Eternal Struggle Fifth Edition.  An overview of the game is provided, including strategies and deck types, as well as the features that differentiate V:tES from other CCGs. Finally, Hugh answers questions about the alignment between V:tES and Vampire: the Masquerade Fifth Edition, what this means for existing players, and how the game aims to be more inclusive and representative.  We finish off with some of our favourite flavour text from the game. I've linked out to <a href="https://www.blackchantry.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Black Chantry Productions</a>, the <a href="https://www.drivethrucards.com/browse/pub/12056/Black-Chantry-Productions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Print-on-Demand Card Service,</a> <a href="https://usercontent.one/wp/www.blackchantry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Andi-Liu-Amy-Wilkins.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andi Lui (Prince of Taipei)</a>, and the <a href="https://www.blackchantry.com/products/current-products/vampire-the-eternal-struggle-fifth-edition/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">V:TES Fifth Edition Starter</a> as mentioned in the episode. Since recording, Black Chantry have uploaded the <a href="https://www.blackchantry.com/2020/11/22/download-the-vampire-the-eternal-struggle-fifth-edition-rulebook-for-free/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">new V:tES rulebook for free download</a>. Host: Adrian BK

Episode 62 - In the shadow of the Black Chantry [VTES]

Vault Comics produces the new Vampire: the Masquerade comic series 'Winter's Teeth', and long-time comic fans BK and Wendell are lured into their embrace.  Each issue contains two stories, one focused on the Camarilla domain of the Twin Cities; the other is 'The Anarch Tales' following a small 'family' of nomadic kindred. We discuss impressions of the art, story direction, and the inclusion of game content in each issue.  Furthermore, BK and Wendell chat about how they'd use aspects of the comic in a chronicle. At time of release, you can purchase Issue 1, Issue 2, and Issue 3 from our friends at Drivethrurpg, or - like BK - check it out at you friendly local comic store. The full range of Moonstone comics are available in .pdf and Print-On-Demand, as mentioned in the episode. Wendell gave  shout-out to The Story Told Podcast; and Adrian mentioned Vampire: the Wild West, and Kaboom Comics &amp; Collectibles.   Hosts: BK and Wendell

Vault Comics produces the new Vampire: the Masquerade comic series 'Winter's Teeth', and long-time comic fans BK and Wendell are lured into their embrace.  Each issue contains two stories, one focused on the Camarilla domain of the Twin Cities; the other is 'The Anarch Tales' following a small 'family' of nomadic kindred. We discuss impressions of the art, story direction, and the inclusion of game content in each issue.  Furthermore, BK and Wendell chat about how they'd use aspects of the comic in a chronicle. At time of release, you can purchase <a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/319328/Vampire-The-Masquerade-Winters-Teeth-1?affiliate_id=264139" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Issue 1</a>, <a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/324807/Vampire-The-Masquerade-Winters-Teeth-2?affiliate_id=264139" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Issue 2</a>, and <a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/332841/Vampire-The-Masquerade-Winters-Teeth-3?affiliate_id=264139" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Issue 3</a> from our friends at Drivethrurpg, or - like BK - check it out at you friendly local comic store. The <a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/2436/Moonstone?affiliate_id=264139" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">full range of Moonstone comics</a> are available in .pdf and Print-On-Demand, as mentioned in the episode. Wendell gave  shout-out to <a href="https://thestorytold.libsyn.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Story Told Podcast</a>; and Adrian mentioned<a href="https://www.storytellersvault.com/product/329428/Vampire-The-Wild-West" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Vampire: the Wild West</a>, and <a href="https://www.kaboomcomicsaustralia.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kaboom Comics &amp; Collectibles</a>. Hosts: BK and Wendell

Episode 61 - Winter's Teeth [Reader's Companion]

Do you want to hear a ghost story?  Guildbook Haunters offers plenty of ways to bring the Quick and the Dead closer; BK and Rose dissect the Guild's nefarious but unifying goal for reality.  From the various ideological camps, to their relationships with other Guilds, and the refreshing counter-narrative of Charon's ascension this episode is definitely not Hierarchy-content-approved.   Thought for the episode: you can never have too many pawns. We mentioned the Ghost Hunters Kickstarter, the Shadowlands website, and of course you can purchase Guildbook: Haunters with our affiliate link.  Join Wendell and BK next episode for more Vampire: the Masquerade. Hosts: BK and Rose The backing music for this episode is Terre Brute | One Hour Dark Ambient Post Apocalyptic, by z3r0, available under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence. 

Do you want to hear a ghost story? Guildbook Haunters offers plenty of ways to bring the Quick and the Dead closer; BK and Rose dissect the Guild's nefarious but unifying goal for reality.  From the various ideological camps, to their relationships with other Guilds, and the refreshing counter-narrative of Charon's ascension this episode is definitely not Hierarchy-content-approved.   Thought for the episode: you can never have too many pawns. We mentioned the <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/339646881/ghost-hunters-for-world-of-darkness-20th-anniversary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ghost Hunters</a> Kickstarter, the <a href="http://www.theshadowlands.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shadowlands</a> website, and of course you can purchase<a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/140/Guildbook-Haunters?affiliate_id=264139" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Guildbook: Haunters </a>with our affiliate link.  Join Wendell and BK next episode for more Vampire: the Masquerade. Hosts: BK and Rose The backing music for this episode is <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKIRqhdSXgs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Terre Brute | One Hour Dark Ambient Post Apocalyptic</a>, by <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD2iUVkyqfuAFvqpdWweTkw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">z3r0</a>, available under a <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported</a> Licence.

Episode 60 - Guildbook Haunters [Reader's Companion]

Rose and BK continue howling at the moon with an episode on chronicle design for Werewolf: the Apocalypse.  In the tradition of Episode 42: Designing a Changeling Chronicle, the duo build story ideas, and then flesh out some NPCs.  Rose shares her Five NPC Archetypes as a catalyst to both character and story design. Join us next week for our Halloween episode. (Hint: it's more Wraith content, of course!) Hosts: BK and Rose

Rose and BK continue howling at the moon with an episode on chronicle design for Werewolf: the Apocalypse.  In the tradition of <a href="https://midnightexpress.podbean.com/e/episode-42-designing-a-changeling-chronicle/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 42: Designing a Changeling Chronicle</a>, the duo build story ideas, and then flesh out some NPCs.  Rose shares her Five NPC Archetypes as a catalyst to both character and story design. Join us next week for our Halloween episode. (Hint: it's more Wraith content, of course!) Hosts: BK and Rose

Episode 59 - Designing a Werewolf Chronicle

Starting with a Werewolf inspired topic of stargazing, Rose and BK discuss trust in online games, and then move into a review of 'Rite of Passage'.  Stick around after the credits for bonus content geared more toward the Storyteller. The books mentioned in this episode were: Werewolf: the Apocalypse First Edition  Rite of Passage  Rage Across New York Werewolf Chronicles Volume 1 Book of the Wyrm Second Edition  Werewolf Storyteller's Handbook Angel of Mercy (for Mage: the Ascension)  Montreal by Night, [Black Dog Games Studio] and  Dark Alliance: Vancouver See you for the next episode where Rose and BK construct a Werewolf chronicle. Hosts: BK and Rose.

Starting with a Werewolf inspired topic of stargazing, Rose and BK discuss trust in online games, and then move into a review of 'Rite of Passage'.  Stick around after the credits for bonus content geared more toward the Storyteller. The books mentioned in this episode were: <a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/131367/Werewolf-The-Apocalypse-1e?affiliate_id=264139" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Werewolf: the Apocalypse First Edition</a> <a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/251/Rite-of-Passage?affiliate_id=264139" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rite of Passage </a> <a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/3750/Rage-Across-New-York?affiliate_id=264139" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rage Across New York</a> <a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/61471/Werewolf-Chronicles-Volume-1?affiliate_id=264139" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Werewolf Chronicles Volume 1</a> <a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/2390/Book-of-the-Wyrm-2nd-Edition?affiliate_id=264139" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Book of the Wyrm Second Edition </a> <a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/61473/Werewolf-Storytellers-Handbook?affiliate_id=264139" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Werewolf Storyteller's Handbook</a> <a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/320258/The-Angel-of-Mercy?affiliate_id=264139?affiliate_id=264139" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Angel of Mercy</a> (for Mage: the Ascension)  <a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/215/Montreal-by-Night?affiliate_id=264139?affiliate_id=264139" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Montreal by Night</a>, [Black Dog Games Studio] and  <a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/62251/Dark-Alliance-Vancouver?affiliate_id=264139?affiliate_id=264139" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dark Alliance: Vancouver</a> See you for the next episode where Rose and BK construct a Werewolf chronicle. Hosts: BK and Rose.

Episode 58 - Rite of Passage [Reader's Companion]

Ideas are edition-agnostic, so BK and Wendell pillage Vampire Fifth Edition for concepts and strategies that can improve game-play and communication at the table.  From V5, we borrow Convictions, Ambition &amp; Desire, Chronicle Tenets, and Coterie Types to offer new perspectives on character and story creation. If you've ported ideas between editions, drop the crew a line at midnightexpresspodcast@gmail.com, or comment on one of the Facebook posts.  We always enjoy hearing from the listeners, and usually pick up great examples of play too. The books from this episode are: Vampire Fifth Edition, and Winter's Teeth #1 by Vault Comics You can support the show by  purchasing any books using the affiliate links in the show notes; checking out our titles in the Storytellers Vault; leaving a review (we'll read it on air); and  recommend us to a friend. Every little bit helps, and thanks for choosing to spend some time on board the Midnight Express. Hosts: BK and Wendell. 

Ideas are edition-agnostic, so BK and Wendell pillage Vampire Fifth Edition for concepts and strategies that can improve game-play and communication at the table.  From V5, we borrow Convictions, Ambition &amp; Desire, Chronicle Tenets, and Coterie Types to offer new perspectives on character and story creation. If you've ported ideas between editions, drop the crew a line at <a href="mailto:midnightexpresspodcast@gmail.com,">midnightexpresspodcast@gmail.com,</a> or comment on one of the Facebook posts.  We always enjoy hearing from the listeners, and usually pick up great examples of play too. The books from this episode are: <ul><li><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/256795/Vampire-the-Masquerade-5th-Edition?term=vampire+fifth+edition?affiliate_id=264139" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vampire Fifth Edition</a>, and</li> <li><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/319328/Vampire-The-Masquerade-Winters-Teeth-1?affiliate_id=264139" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Winter's Teeth #1</a> by Vault Comics</li> </ul>You can support the show by  <ul><li>purchasing any books using the affiliate links in the show notes;</li> <li>checking out our titles in the <a href="https://www.storytellersvault.com/browse.php?author=Adrian%20BK" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Storytellers Vault</a>;</li> <li>leaving a review (we'll read it on air); and </li> <li>recommend us to a friend.</li> </ul>Every little bit helps, and thanks for choosing to spend some time on board the Midnight Express. Hosts: BK and Wendell.

Episode 57: Blood transfusions: adapting ideas from V5

Awaken to a new world of magick and mystery!  Rose and BK peruse the 26th Mage: the Ascension book, to take your chronicle 'back to basics' and explore the potential of apprentice chronicles. 'Initiates of the Art' features discussions about creating the weirdness necessary for an Awakening, the trials of being an Initiate, and some sympathy for Marauders.  There is plenty of Storyteller advice and character ideas.  The books mentioned in this episode (use the links below if you're purchasing and support the show): Tales of Magick: Dark Adventure The Spirit Ways Guide to the Technocracy Book of Chantries Orphan's Survival Guide, and  Killing Streets See you next episode!  Hosts: BK and Rose

Awaken to a new world of magick and mystery!  Rose and BK peruse the 26th Mage: the Ascension book, to take your chronicle 'back to basics' and explore the potential of apprentice chronicles. 'Initiates of the Art' features discussions about creating the weirdness necessary for an Awakening, the trials of being an Initiate, and some sympathy for Marauders.  There is plenty of Storyteller advice and character ideas.  The books mentioned in this episode (use the links below if you're purchasing and support the show): <ul><li><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/279/Tales-of-Magick-Dark-Adventure?affiliate_id=264139" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tales of Magick: Dark Adventure</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/268/Spirit-Ways?affiliate_id=264139" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Spirit Ways</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/3044/Guide-to-the-Technocracy?affiliate_id=264139" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Guide to the Technocracy</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/40/Book-of-Chantries?affiliate_id=264139" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Book of Chantries</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/226/Orphans-Survival-Guide?affiliate_id=264139" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Orphan's Survival Guide</a>, and </li> <li><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/2548/Killing-Streets?affiliate_id=264139" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Killing Streets</a></li> </ul>See you next episode!  Hosts: BK and Rose

Episode 56 - Initiates of the Art [Reader's Companion]

Great Scott! Wendell leads BK on a trip into Hollow Earth Expedition (HEX) in the latest 'You might also like...' episode.  The intrepid explorers discuss the roots of the pulp genre, the genre conventions as set out in HEX, and cover the organisations and adversaries encountered in the game.  Along the way, they pitch ideas for stories, and wrap up with some ideal viewing to get you in the pulp mood. Remember folks, guns don't kill dinosaurs, people kill dinosaurs.   Links from the show: Hollow Earth Expeditions Core Book Secrets of the Surface World  Mysteries of the Hollow Earth  Revelations of Mars Join us next time as we return to the World of Darkness. Hosts: BK and Wendell.

Great Scott! Wendell leads BK on a trip into Hollow Earth Expedition (HEX) in the latest 'You might also like...' episode.  The intrepid explorers discuss the roots of the pulp genre, the genre conventions as set out in HEX, and cover the organisations and adversaries encountered in the game.  Along the way, they pitch ideas for stories, and wrap up with some ideal viewing to get you in the pulp mood. Remember folks, guns don't kill dinosaurs, people kill dinosaurs.   Links from the show: <ul><li><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/23437/Hollow-Earth-Expedition-RPG?affiliate_id=264139" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hollow Earth Expeditions Core Book</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/54185/Secrets-of-the-Surface-World?affiliate_id=264139" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Secrets of the Surface World </a></li> <li><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/63680/Mysteries-of-the-Hollow-Earth?affiliate_id=264139" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mysteries of the Hollow Earth </a></li> <li><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/150488/Revelations-of-Mars?affiliate_id=264139" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Revelations of Mars</a></li> </ul>Join us next time as we return to the World of Darkness. Hosts: BK and Wendell.

Episode 55 - Hollow Earth Expedition [You might also like...]

Our Iron Lanterns are hung from the shop door - we're open for business with another episode; this time illuminating the hidden lore of the Pardoners Guild in Wraith: the Oblivion.  At first we tackle the seeming setting inconsistency of Guild legality and legitimacy in post-Breaking Stygian society, and offer advice for players and Storytellers who grapple with this part of the lore. Rose and BK poke their lanterns into every corner of the book, discussing the cult-like nature of the Guild, the role of quasi-religious foundations implied by the Guild, and how to use the many plot hooks presented in these pages.  BK may also become a little too attached to the Angst Battery - one of the Pardoners' greatest secrets. Stay tuned for our next episode, take some time to leave a review, and drop by our Storyteller's Vault products to support the show. Using the affiliate links for books mentioned during this episode also helps out the podcast, namely: Guildbook Pardoners and Puppeteers Into the Labyrinth: Doomslayers Dark Reflections: Spectres Sea of Shadows Ends of Empire Hosts: BK and Rose

Our Iron Lanterns are hung from the shop door - we're open for business with another episode; this time illuminating the hidden lore of the Pardoners Guild in Wraith: the Oblivion.  At first we tackle the seeming setting inconsistency of Guild legality and legitimacy in post-Breaking Stygian society, and offer advice for players and Storytellers who grapple with this part of the lore. Rose and BK poke their lanterns into every corner of the book, discussing the cult-like nature of the Guild, the role of quasi-religious foundations implied by the Guild, and how to use the many plot hooks presented in these pages.  BK may also become a little too attached to the Angst Battery - one of the Pardoners' greatest secrets. Stay tuned for our next episode, take some time to leave a review, and drop by our Storyteller's Vault products to support the show. Using the affiliate links for books mentioned during this episode also helps out the podcast, namely: <ul><li><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/142/Guildbook-Pardoners-and-Puppeteers?affiliate_id=264139" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Guildbook Pardoners and Puppeteers</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/117/Doomslayers-Into-the-Labyrinth?term=into+the+labyrinth?affiliate_id=264139" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Into the Labyrinth: Doomslayers</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/105/Dark-Reflections-Spectres?term=dark+reflections+sp?affiliate_id=264139" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dark Reflections: Spectres</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/258/Sea-of-Shadows?affiliate_id=264139" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sea of Shadows</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/123/Ends-of-Empire?affiliate_id=264139" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ends of Empire</a></li> </ul>Hosts: BK and Rose

Episode 54 - Guildbook: Pardoners [Companion Reader]

Extending their trip into the Tempest (why not?), BK and Rose start with a round-up of additional lore relevant to Part One, including Legendary Plasmics (and how to forge their flesh), Instant Nihils, and the flesh-crawling plasmic ammunition for Maggot Revolvers. Once BK has scrubbed these images from his mind, the duo delve into Harrowings.  Plenty of foundational information, examples, and practical tips are given for Storytellers who might feel this is a daunting part of the Wraith experience.  Finally, they cover the Appendix by constructing some chronicle ideas from the artifacts and relics presented therein. As always, Rose reads a few of our reviews to conclude the show. Please drop by iTunes (or your location of choice) and leave a review.  Drop by our Storyteller Vault titles (including a few for Wraith).  You can also support the show by using the affiliate links below when you pick up any of the books mentioned in this episode: Sea of Shadows Dark Reflections: Spectres Buried Secrets Into the Labyrinth Until next time! More Wraith content is incoming, as is an episode of Storyteller advice, and some additions to the 'You might also like...' series. Hosts: BK and Rose

Extending their trip into the Tempest (why not?), BK and Rose start with a round-up of additional lore relevant to Part One, including Legendary Plasmics (and how to forge their flesh), Instant Nihils, and the flesh-crawling plasmic ammunition for Maggot Revolvers. Once BK has scrubbed these images from his mind, the duo delve into Harrowings.  Plenty of foundational information, examples, and practical tips are given for Storytellers who might feel this is a daunting part of the Wraith experience.  Finally, they cover the Appendix by constructing some chronicle ideas from the artifacts and relics presented therein. As always, Rose reads a few of our reviews to conclude the show. Please drop by iTunes (or your location of choice) and leave a review.  Drop by our Storyteller Vault titles (including a few for Wraith).  You can also support the show by using the affiliate links below when you pick up any of the books mentioned in this episode: <ul><li><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/258/Sea-of-Shadows?affiliate_id=264139" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sea of Shadows</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/105/Dark-Reflections-Spectres?affiliate_id=264139" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dark Reflections: Spectres</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/49/Buried-Secrets?affiliate_id=264139" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Buried Secrets</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/117/Doomslayers-Into-the-Labyrinth?affiliate_id=264139" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Into the Labyrinth</a></li> </ul>Until next time! More Wraith content is incoming, as is an episode of Storyteller advice, and some additions to the 'You might also like...' series. Hosts: BK and Rose

Episode 53 - Sea of Shadows [Readers Companion] - Part Two

Shining a light into the darkest corners of the Old World of Darkness

Tremendous podcast about CWoD. Give it a listen!

Great Podcast

This podcast got me back in World of Darkness

Midnight Express

Hey True Believers!  The Midnight Express crew (Rose &amp; BK) are joined by Terry 'Hates On Lacrosse' (from Mage: the Podcast) to talk crossovers.  Yes we have another podcaster crossing over onto the episode on cross-overs (it's all very meta, and we're expecting both Renown and Paradox for this).  Failing to make Terry flee after facing the horror of 'The Question', we plunge into the main topic. After establishing the types of crossovers and what players and STs can expect, we examine five 'myths' - labeling each of them 'Confirmed', 'Plausible', or 'Busted' whilst offering our own experience. Stay tuned for the follow-up episode over at Mage: the Podcast.  There were a lot of neat resources mentioned in the show from podcasts (Mage, Werewolf: the Podcast, and Walking Away From Arcadia), individual episodes (Episode 21: Dark alliance Vancouver, Dice Pool Podcast: Session 0, and Darling Roses' appearance on Mage), and resources (White Wolf Wikia, and Facebook Groups below). Facebook Groups (note: these are Closed Groups, so you'll need to click on the 'Join' button) Storyteller's Vault Changeling the Dreaming/the Lost Mage: the Ascension White Wolf and Onyx Path RPGs and Media (Old) Classic World of Darkness Vampire: the Masquerade Wraith the Oblivion/Geist the Sin Eaters Werewolf the Apocalypse It's a good time to be an oWoD fan. Join us next month as the count-down to Episode 50 begins. Hosts: BK, Rose, &amp; Terry. 

Hey True Believers!  The Midnight Express crew (Rose &amp; BK) are joined by Terry 'Hates On Lacrosse' (from <a href="https://magethepodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mage: the Podcast</a>) to talk crossovers.  Yes we have another podcaster crossing over onto the episode on cross-overs (it's all very meta, and we're expecting both Renown and Paradox for this).  Failing to make Terry flee after facing the horror of 'The Question', we plunge into the main topic. After establishing the types of crossovers and what players and STs can expect, we examine five 'myths' - labeling each of them 'Confirmed', 'Plausible', or 'Busted' whilst offering our own experience. Stay tuned for the follow-up episode over at Mage: the Podcast.  There were a lot of neat resources mentioned in the show from podcasts (<a href="https://magethepodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mage</a>, <a href="https://keepontheheathlands.podbean.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Werewolf: the Podcast</a>, and <a href="https://walkingawayfromarcadia.podbean.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Walking Away From Arcadia</a>), individual episodes (<a href="https://midnightexpress.podbean.com/e/titel/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 21: Dark alliance Vancouver</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RMNVA-kRJU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dice Pool Podcast: Session 0</a>, and <a href="https://magethepodcast.com/index.php/2019/02/22/quiet-madness-denial-and-morbidity-with-darling-rose/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Darling Roses' appearance on Mage</a>), and resources (<a href="https://whitewolf.fandom.com/wiki/Main_Page" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">White Wolf Wikia</a>, and Facebook Groups below). Facebook Groups (note: these are Closed Groups, so you'll need to click on the 'Join' button) <ul><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/434035333638043/?ref=bookmarks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Storyteller's Vault</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/434553209907776/?ref=bookmarks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Changeling the Dreaming/the Lost</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/496367913753429/?ref=bookmarks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mage: the Ascension</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/862703457198327/?ref=bookmarks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">White Wolf and Onyx Path RPGs and Media</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/150437881682192/?ref=bookmarks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">(Old) Classic World of Darkness</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2208364950/?ref=bookmarks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vampire: the Masquerade</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/458796934146775/?ref=bookmarks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wraith the Oblivion/Geist the Sin Eaters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2228042150/?ref=bookmarks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Werewolf the Apocalypse</a></li> </ul>It's a good time to be an oWoD fan. Join us next month as the count-down to Episode 50 begins. Hosts: BK, Rose, &amp; Terry.

Episode 48 Crossover: the Mythbusting 

Rose and BK are summoned to the monthly Moot to howl at the moon, and review the Werewolf Storytellers Handbook First Edition.  Despite a tangent about Michael Kaluta's art (I couldn't locate his folio in electronic format, but here are his M20 Posters), they stay true to the path, discussing the use of the Hero's Journey, Auspice Journeys, evoking a sense of smell, Kami, and supporting anecdotes from their games to illustrate the guide in practice. BK's Storyteller Vault titles can be found here. The book spirits venerated in this episode can be summoned thusly: Werewolf Storytellers Handbook (First Edition) Kinfolk: Unsung Heroes Possessed Graceful, Wicked Masques Drums around the Fire and the Nunnehi are found in The Changeling Players Guide.   Join us next time for Episode 48, where anything could (and might very well) happen.  Hosts: BK, and Rose.

Rose and BK are summoned to the monthly Moot to howl at the moon, and review the Werewolf Storytellers Handbook First Edition.  Despite a tangent about Michael Kaluta's art (I couldn't locate his folio in electronic format, but here are his <a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?keywords=michael+kaluta+m20+poster++&amp;x=0&amp;y=0&amp;author=&amp;artist=&amp;pfrom=&amp;pto=.php?affiliate_id=264139" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">M20 Posters</a>), they stay true to the path, discussing the use of the Hero's Journey, Auspice Journeys, evoking a sense of smell, Kami, and supporting anecdotes from their games to illustrate the guide in practice. BK's Storyteller Vault titles <a href="https://www.storytellersvault.com/browse.php?author=Adrian%20BK" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">can be found here</a>. The book spirits venerated in this episode can be summoned thusly: <a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/61473/Werewolf-Storytellers-Handbook.php?affiliate_id=264139.php?affiliate_id=264139" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Werewolf Storytellers Handbook</a> (First Edition) <a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/171/Kinfolk-Unsung-Heroes.php?affiliate_id=264139" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kinfolk: Unsung Heroes</a> <a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/2381/Possessed.php?affiliate_id=264139" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Possessed</a> <a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/58880/Graceful-Wicked-Masques--The-Fair-Folk.php?affiliate_id=264139" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Graceful, Wicked Masques</a> <a href="/MidnightExpress/episode/%20https:/www.drivethrurpg.com/product/3426/Drums-Around-the-Fire.php?affiliate_id=264139" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Drums around the Fire</a> and the Nunnehi are found in <a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/233/Players-Guide-to-Changeling-the-Dreaming?term=changeling+players++.php?affiliate_id=264139" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Changeling Players Guide</a>. Join us next time for Episode 48, where anything could (and might very well) happen.  Hosts: BK, and Rose.

Episode 47 - Werewolf Storyteller's Handbook [Companion Reader]

Changeling 20 is go!  The greatest event next to the release of The Force Awakens is celebrated with a Shard of Darkness.   Once BK and Wendell curb their enthusiasm for Daredevil, they discuss the Knights of the Cold Watch and using flashbacks in the World of Darkness.   The Knights can be found in the Shadow Court sourcebook. Stay tuned for a bonus Readers' Companion episode next week. Hosts: BK and Wendell (Shard voiced by Darling_Rose)

Changeling 20 is go!  The greatest event next to the release of The Force Awakens is celebrated with a Shard of Darkness.   Once BK and Wendell curb their enthusiasm for Daredevil, they discuss the Knights of the Cold Watch and using flashbacks in the World of Darkness.   The Knights can be found in the <a href="http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/540/Shadow-Court?it=1?affiliate_id=264139" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shadow Court</a> sourcebook. Stay tuned for a bonus Readers' Companion episode next week. Hosts: BK and Wendell (Shard voiced by Darling_Rose)

Episode 19 - Knights of the Cold Watch [Shard of Darkness] 

Welcome back to another episode of the Midnight Express!   In this solo recording, BK uses H.P. Lovecraft's Commonplace book of the weird to develop plots for Wraith, Changeling, Victorian Age Vampire, Werewolf: the Wild West, and Werewolf: the Apocalypse. As always, join the ongoing discussion at the forum, email us at midnightexpresspodcast@gmail.com, and check out the latest podcast news at our Facebook page.  Host: BK

Welcome back to another episode of the Midnight Express!   In this solo recording, BK uses <a href="http://www.lapetiteclaudine.com/archives/011196.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">H.P. Lovecraft's Commonplace book of the weird</a> to develop plots for Wraith, Changeling, Victorian Age Vampire, Werewolf: the Wild West, and Werewolf: the Apocalypse. As always, join the <a href="http://themidnightexpresspodcast.gamerz.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ongoing discussion at the forum</a>, email us at midnightexpresspodcast@gmail.com, and check out the latest podcast news at our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/chip.fizzlewig" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook page</a>.  Host: BK

Episode 23 - Commonplace books [Storyteller Advice]

Wendell returns in this episode to revisit the foundation laid down in Episode 28 with BK.  Together, they discuss how existentialism is an integral part of the oWoD, particularly as it applies as a lens for understanding motivations behind fear, and character development.  The hosts draw on their own gaming experiences to illustrate the points, offering both a micro- and macro-view of chronicle design, and avenues for expanding the options in any given scene. During the episode, Wendell mentioned Hollow Earth Expeditions, we pointed to the forthcoming Chicago By Night from Onyx Path, and BK briefly mentioned the Symbaroum RPG. Join the Midnight Express Podcast for Episode 46, in which Wendell and BK launch the infrequent series 'You might also like...'. Hosts: Wendell_Burke, and BK.

Wendell returns in this episode to revisit the foundation laid down in <a href="https://midnightexpress.podbean.com/e/episode-28-the-world-of-darkness-is-storyteller-advice/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 28</a> with BK.  Together, they discuss how existentialism is an integral part of the oWoD, particularly as it applies as a lens for understanding motivations behind fear, and character development.  The hosts draw on their own gaming experiences to illustrate the points, offering both a micro- and macro-view of chronicle design, and avenues for expanding the options in any given scene. During the episode, Wendell mentioned <a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/23437/Hollow-Earth-Expedition-RPG?it=1?affiliate_id=264139" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hollow Earth Expeditions</a>, we pointed to the forthcoming <a href="http://theonyxpath.com/onyx-path-publishing-to-publish-chicago-by-night-vampire-the-masquerade-5th-edition/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chicago By Night from Onyx Path</a>, and BK briefly mentioned the <a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/163293/Symbaroum--Core-Rulebook?filters=0_0_0_0_45208?affiliate_id=264139" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Symbaroum RPG</a>. Join the Midnight Express Podcast for Episode 46, in which Wendell and BK launch the infrequent series 'You might also like...'. Hosts: Wendell_Burke, and BK.

Episode 45 - The World of Darkness is...

In the first of an infrequent series, the Midnight Express Podcast delves into other RPGs, movies, and popular media that can inspire your oWoD games, or provide some variety at your table.  In the inaugural episode, the Swedish dark fantasy game 'Symbaroum' comes under the spotlight; BK and Wendell brave the horrors of old Symbar, stride into the darkness of Davokar and unearth the roots of the game.  They explore various aspects of the game from character creation, to game mechanics, and the importance of mood, theme, and story. Wendell points to Origin: Spirits of the Past for further inspiration, BK can't pronounce Modiphius to save his life (he'll do better next time), and they both agree that art like this, this, and this are reasons enough to buy to game.  The books mentioned in the podcast were: Symbaroum RPG Core Book (English) Castle of Darkness, by Lisa Cohen and Lionel Schmitt, used under a Creative Commons Attribution Licence.

In the first of an infrequent series, the Midnight Express Podcast delves into other RPGs, movies, and popular media that can inspire your oWoD games, or provide some variety at your table.  In the inaugural episode, the Swedish dark fantasy game 'Symbaroum' comes under the spotlight; BK and Wendell brave the horrors of old Symbar, stride into the darkness of Davokar and unearth the roots of the game.  They explore various aspects of the game from character creation, to game mechanics, and the importance of mood, theme, and story. Wendell points to <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0493247/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Origin: Spirits of the Past</a> for further inspiration, BK can't pronounce Modiphius to save his life (he'll do better next time), and they both agree that art like <a href="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0225/4035/products/17_638ec7ef-4186-4f21-b1b0-220c70d72b6f.jpg?v=1453127392" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this</a>, <a href="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0225/4035/products/Image1_11a9545f-b4b4-4320-8c67-59c23f821b88.jpg?v=1493110028" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this</a>, and <a href="http://images.geeknative.com.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/19171017/symbaroum-2.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this</a> are reasons enough to buy to game.  The books mentioned in the podcast were: <a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/163293/Symbaroum--Core-Rulebook?filters=0_0_0_0_45208.php?affiliate_id=264139" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Symbaroum RPG Core Book</a> (English) <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d55rZQBPalY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Castle of Darkness</a>, by Lisa Cohen and Lionel Schmitt, used under a Creative Commons Attribution Licence.

Episode 46 - You might also like... Symbaroum

BK and Pete use The Skinner as the basis for a discussion not only around the latest title to feature Samuel Haight, but also some ideas on integrating this infamous NPC with your chronicle. They cover off on some story ideas, explore the motivations for Sam's obsession with wolf pelts, and offer some critique on the Skinner's hunting glories. We also mention the excellent sourcebook Valkenburg Foundation which will be reviewed in a future episode. As always, join the ongoing discussion at the forum, email us at midnightexpresspodcast@gmail.com, and check out the latest podcast news at our Facebook page.  Hosts: BK and Pete.

BK and Pete use <a href="http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/115057/Skinner-SAS?affiliate_id=264139" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Skinner</a> as the basis for a discussion not only around the latest title to feature Samuel Haight, but also some ideas on integrating this infamous NPC with your chronicle. They cover off on some story ideas, explore the motivations for Sam's obsession with wolf pelts, and offer some critique on the Skinner's hunting glories. We also mention the excellent sourcebook <a href="http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/3367/Valkenburg-Foundation?it=1?affiliate_id=264139" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Valkenburg Foundation</a> which will be reviewed in a future episode. As always, join the <a href="http://themidnightexpresspodcast.gamerz.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ongoing discussion at the forum</a>, email us at midnightexpresspodcast@gmail.com, and check out the latest podcast news at our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/chip.fizzlewig" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook page</a>.  Hosts: BK and Pete.

Episode 22 - The Skinner [Reader's Companion]

Terry from Mage: the Podcast joins BK to discuss the Wu Keng from The Book of Crafts.  Girding themselves against the forbidden knowledge of Lord Ku of the Thousand Tears, the duo consider whether a group of unwitting Infernalists make for player-characters, and the types of chronicles possible with this Craft and their demonic patrons. The episode begins with a chat about Terry's recent publication 'Ascension's Landscape' and some his decision-making around describing 'the world of darkness', and communicating it to players.  Economies of scale play a massive part in chronicles, and it's a topic that needs further exploration. Support and the show and pick up your copies of 'The Book of Crafts' and 'Dragons of the East' via the embedded affiliate links.   ONE WEEK ONLY  The special offer for this episode is 'Watch the World Burn' (for Mage: the Ascension) from the Storytellers Vault, now available on discount until 28/02/2020  Hosts: BK and Terry

Terry from <a href="https://magethepodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mage: the Podcast</a> joins BK to discuss the Wu Keng from <a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/41/Book-of-Crafts-Whispers-of-Dissent?affiliate_id=264139" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Book of Crafts</a>.  Girding themselves against the forbidden knowledge of Lord Ku of the Thousand Tears, the duo consider whether a group of unwitting Infernalists make for player-characters, and the types of chronicles possible with this Craft and their demonic patrons. The episode begins with a chat about Terry's recent publication '<a href="https://www.storytellersvault.com/product/299324/Ascensions-Landscape-Setting-Refinements-and-Story-Hooks?src=hottest_filtered&amp;filters=45622?affiliate_id=264139" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ascension's Landscape</a>' and some his decision-making around describing 'the world of darkness', and communicating it to players.  Economies of scale play a massive part in chronicles, and it's a topic that needs further exploration. Support and the show and pick up your copies of '<a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/41/Book-of-Crafts-Whispers-of-Dissent?affiliate_id=264139" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Book of Crafts</a>' and '<a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/118/Dragons-of-the-East?affiliate_id=264139" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dragons of the East</a>' via the embedded affiliate links. ONE WEEK ONLY  The special offer for this episode is '<a href="https://www.storytellersvault.com/browse.php?discount=9436d381c8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Watch the World Burn</a>' (for Mage: the Ascension) from the Storytellers Vault, now available on discount until 28/02/2020 Hosts: BK and Terry

Episode 50 - The Wu Keng [Mage: the Ascension]

The Week of Darkness is upon us!  Yes, every day this week will contain a content release from Midnight Express.  The horror!  The horror! In this episode, our resident interviewer Rose sits down with Beckett in the Cafe Car of the Midnight Express to get to know one of our elusive hosts. They cover gaming in the military, Beckett's origins (and that action figure), Beckett's pick of gaming, the recipe for Beckett Burgers, and take things to The Maxx. The White Wolf magazines containing the three parts of 'The World of Future Darkness' are Issue 36, Issue 37, and Issue 38 (and stay tuned for more magazine coverage in the next episode).  Hosts: Rose &amp; Beckett.

The Week of Darkness is upon us!  Yes, every day this week will contain a content release from Midnight Express.  The horror!  The horror! In this episode, our resident interviewer Rose sits down with Beckett in the Cafe Car of the Midnight Express to get to know one of our elusive hosts. They cover gaming in the military, Beckett's origins (and that action figure), Beckett's pick of gaming, the recipe for Beckett Burgers, and take things to The Maxx. The White Wolf magazines containing the three parts of 'The World of Future Darkness' are <a href="http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/3589/White-Wolf-Magazine-36?it=1?affiliate_id=264139" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Issue 36</a>, <a href="http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/3590/White-Wolf-Magazine-37?it=1?affiliate_id=264139" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Issue 37</a>, and <a href="http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/3595/White-Wolf-Magazine-38?it=1?affiliate_id=264139" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Issue 38</a> (and stay tuned for more magazine coverage in the next episode).  Hosts: Rose &amp; Beckett.

Episode 26 - Interview with the Beckett [Cafe Car]

The truth is out there!  BK hangs his 'I Want to Believe' poster, whilst Pete forages for a pants suit before opening an unauthorised investigation into 'Project Twilight'. Through the haze of Cancer Man's smoke, they unearth storytelling advice about keeping the mystery of the unknown, presenting investigation clues to players, fixing the Background: Favours (using LARP rules, no less), and Pete ambushes BK with the Background: Arsenal. Our affiliate links are now working, so you can support the show by purchasing your own gaming books. Just use the links in any of our show notes to purchase the items at Drivethrurpg, and we'll receive a small portion of the sale (to put into a prize pool for listeners). The books mentioned in this episode were Project Twilight Hunters Hunted Hunters Hunted II Trail of Cthulhu (Pelgrane Press) Delta Green (Arc Dream Publishing) As always, you can visit the Facebook page, or email via midnightexpresspodcast@gmail.com.  The Forum is still down at the time of posting; Beckett is negotiating with the company doing the server migration to find out more. Hosts: Adrian BK and Pete.

The truth is out there! BK hangs his 'I Want to Believe' poster, whilst Pete forages for a pants suit before opening an unauthorised investigation into 'Project Twilight'. Through the haze of Cancer Man's smoke, they unearth storytelling advice about keeping the mystery of the unknown, presenting investigation clues to players, fixing the Background: Favours (using LARP rules, no less), and Pete ambushes BK with the Background: Arsenal. Our affiliate links are now working, so you can support the show by purchasing your own gaming books. Just use the links in any of our show notes to purchase the items at Drivethrurpg, and we'll receive a small portion of the sale (to put into a prize pool for listeners). The books mentioned in this episode were <ul><li><a href="http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/235/Project-Twilight?it=1?affiliate_id=264139" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Project Twilight</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/459/The-Hunters-Hunted-WW2205?it=1?affiliate_id=264139" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hunters Hunted</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/114261/The-Hunters-Hunted-II?affiliate_id=264139" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hunters Hunted II</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/55567/Trail-of-Cthulhu?affiliate_id=264139" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Trail of Cthulhu</a> (Pelgrane Press)</li> <li><a href="http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/99212/Delta-Green?affiliate_id=264139" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Delta Green</a> (Arc Dream Publishing)</li> </ul>As always, you can visit the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/chip.fizzlewig" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook page</a>, or email via <a href="mailto:midnightexpresspodcast@gmail.com">midnightexpresspodcast@gmail.com</a>.  The Forum is still down at the time of posting; Beckett is negotiating with the company doing the server migration to find out more. Hosts: Adrian BK and Pete.

Episode 24 - Project Twilight [Readers Companion]

Protected only by reed boat and Ferryman's Oar, Rose and BK sail into the Tempest to explore the Shifting Zones, explain Wraith geography, and draw on their Field Guide to Spectres.  On the way, they attempt a Grand Unifying Cosmological Theory, linking Exalted, Mage, Changeling, and Werewolf together, look at where ideas go to die, and suggest some uses for the many denizens of the Tempest.   Rose also dips into the listener reviews and reads some on air. If you've left a review, you'll hear it read (with our thanks) in a future episode. The field trip was so exciting, it's been extended, so watch out for Part Two - coming to a Necropolis near you. If you'd like to support the show, leave a review via iTunes, or pick up one of the books (with an affiliate link) mentioned in the show: Sea of Shadows Wraith First Edition  Wraith Second Edition  Blood-Dimmed Tides Dark Reflections: Spectres Dreams and Nightmares Freeholds and Hidden Glens Part Two (Episode 53) is on the way, as well as episodes covering chronicle design, storytelling advice, and more Readers' Companion content. Hosts: BK and Rose

Protected only by reed boat and Ferryman's Oar, Rose and BK sail into the Tempest to explore the Shifting Zones, explain Wraith geography, and draw on their Field Guide to Spectres.  On the way, they attempt a Grand Unifying Cosmological Theory, linking Exalted, Mage, Changeling, and Werewolf together, look at where ideas go to die, and suggest some uses for the many denizens of the Tempest.   Rose also dips into the listener reviews and reads some on air. If you've left a review, you'll hear it read (with our thanks) in a future episode. The field trip was so exciting, it's been extended, so watch out for Part Two - coming to a Necropolis near you. If you'd like to support the show, leave a review via iTunes, or pick up one of the books (with an affiliate link) mentioned in the show: <ul><li><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/258/Sea-of-Shadows?affiliate_id=264139" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sea of Shadows</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/350/Wraith-the-Oblivion-1st-Edition?affiliate_id=264139" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wraith First Edition</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/351/Wraith-the-Oblivion-2nd-Edition?affiliate_id=264139" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wraith Second Edition </a></li> <li><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/342/World-of-Darkness-BloodDimmed-Tides?affiliate_id=264139" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blood-Dimmed Tides</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/105/Dark-Reflections-Spectres?affiliate_id=264139" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dark Reflections: Spectres</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/2173/Dreams-and-Nightmares?affiliate_id=264139" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dreams and Nightmares</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/133/Freeholds--Hidden-Glens?affiliate_id=264139" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Freeholds and Hidden Glens</a></li> </ul>Part Two (Episode 53) is on the way, as well as episodes covering chronicle design, storytelling advice, and more Readers' Companion content. Hosts: BK and Rose

Episode 52 - Sea of Shadows [Reader's Companion] - Part One

James and Jim act as out guides to The Midnight World, a new RPG Kickstarter that explores horror, deep story, and mental illness.  By explaining the games' origins, and personal connection to the main themes, our guests provide an overview that will be of interest to oWoD fans - whether as a complete game, inspiration for chronicles, or even to selectively import game concepts and rules. Of particular interest will be the character creation cycle, and the discussion on the clock mechanic as a source of impending doom (and one a character can actively cause to tick faster). We also chat about making choices meaningful in stories, and James and Jim offer advice on running convention or FLGS games.  If you like to know more, and support the Kickstarter, follow these links: Twitter: @themidnightwor1  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themidnightwor1  Youtube playtest: https://youtu.be/Sa7rfGAtc3M    Join us soon for more Wraith: the Oblivion content, and a Storyteller advice episode!    Hosts: BK, James, and Jim

James and Jim act as out guides to The Midnight World, a new RPG Kickstarter that explores horror, deep story, and mental illness.  By explaining the games' origins, and personal connection to the main themes, our guests provide an overview that will be of interest to oWoD fans - whether as a complete game, inspiration for chronicles, or even to selectively import game concepts and rules. Of particular interest will be the character creation cycle, and the discussion on the clock mechanic as a source of impending doom (and one a character can actively cause to tick faster). We also chat about making choices meaningful in stories, and James and Jim offer advice on running convention or FLGS games.  If you like to know more, and support the Kickstarter, follow these links: Twitter: @themidnightwor1  Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/themidnightwor1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/themidnightwor1</a> Youtube playtest: <a href="https://youtu.be/Sa7rfGAtc3M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/Sa7rfGAtc3M</a> Join us soon for more Wraith: the Oblivion content, and a Storyteller advice episode!  Hosts: BK, James, and Jim

Episode 51 - Entering the Midnight World

All aboard! To celebrate the 25th episode, BK and Rose part with some oboli for tickets on the Midnight Express.   They discuss the book in some detail, converse on the nature of Ferrymen, and then highlight one module each from the book.   There is plenty of advice on how to use the modules, and really bring some character to the train. Buy your ticket now, or face the prospect of being thrown into the tempest by a grumpy conductor! The books mentioned in this podcast are below.   Please use the affiliate links to support the show. Midnight Express Sea of Shadows Ends of Empire Doomslayers Ghost Towns Rose also mentioned http://www.abandoned-places.com/, you can purchase your Werewolf t-shirts here, and the ready-made V20 characters are here. Hosts: BK &amp; Rose. 

All aboard! To celebrate the 25th episode, BK and Rose part with some oboli for tickets on the Midnight Express.   They discuss the book in some detail, converse on the nature of Ferrymen, and then highlight one module each from the book.   There is plenty of advice on how to use the modules, and really bring some character to the train. Buy your ticket now, or face the prospect of being thrown into the tempest by a grumpy conductor! The books mentioned in this podcast are below.   Please use the affiliate links to support the show. <ul><li><a href="http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/209/Midnight-Express?it=1?affiliate_id=264139" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Midnight Express</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/258/Sea-of-Shadows?it=1?affiliate_id=264139" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sea of Shadows</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/123/Ends-of-Empire?it=1?affiliate_id=264139" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ends of Empire</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/117/Doomslayers-Into-the-Labyrinth?it=1?affiliate_id=264139" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Doomslayers</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/61585/Ghost-Towns?affiliate_id=264139" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ghost Towns</a></li> </ul>Rose also mentioned <a href="http://www.abandoned-places.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.abandoned-places.com/</a>, you can purchase your <a href="http://theonyxpath.com/now-available-werewolf-revised-shirts/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Werewolf t-shirts here,</a> and the ready-made<a href="http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/185028/V20-Ready-Made-Characters?affiliate_id=264139" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> V20 characters are here</a>. Hosts: BK &amp; Rose.

Episode 25 - Midnight Express [Reader's Companion]

Welcoming in 2019, Episode 44 features another trip to the Cafe Car, this time with long-time host and contributor Darling Rose.  BK, and Rose talk about travel, using Street Maps as a tool for chronicle design, how RPGs can build a sense of empathy, and using Ravenloft as a gateway to Werewolf: the Apocalypse.   Rose mentioned the Faerie Worlds event, we both spent time admiring the Changeling Journals at Redbubble, and pointed listeners to the Storytellers Vault (BK's titles can be found here). Stay tuned for Episode 45, in which Wendell_Burke, and BK discuss existential threats and the oWoD. Hosts: Rose, and BK.

Welcoming in 2019, Episode 44 features another trip to the Cafe Car, this time with long-time host and contributor Darling Rose.  BK, and Rose talk about travel, using Street Maps as a tool for chronicle design, how RPGs can build a sense of empathy, and using Ravenloft as a gateway to Werewolf: the Apocalypse.   Rose mentioned the <a href="https://faerieworlds.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Faerie Worlds</a> event, we both spent time admiring the <a href="https://www.redbubble.com/people/theonyxpath/collections/372414-changeling-the-dreaming?ref=carousel_collection" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Changeling Journals at Redbubble</a>, and pointed listeners to the <a href="https://www.storytellersvault.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Storytellers Vault</a> (BK's titles can be <a href="https://www.storytellersvault.com/browse.php/?author=Adrian%20BK" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">found here</a>). Stay tuned for Episode 45, in which Wendell_Burke, and BK discuss existential threats and the oWoD. Hosts: Rose, and BK.

Episode 44 - Interview with Rose [Cafe Car]

Welcome back!  BK shakes the rust off and with friend-of-the-show Josh Heath (High Level Games) the podcast relaunch begins! BK and Josh discuss the Storyteller's Vault initiative, sharing their experiences of generating ideas, writing, layout, and promotion, whilst proving the real world is far more bizarre than anything they can make up. Make sure you check out Werewolf: the Podcast, Josh's works on the Vault, and his most recent 'Many Names of...' series (for Scion). Drop by the Vault Facebook page for the community, and let us know what you're planning. Early Access: The Memory of Trees (Coming Soon) Midnight Express will listeners have early access to 'The Memory of Trees', our first Changeling: the Dreaming Vault title, with a 10% discount.  Check back here soon for the link and release news. Discounted content: Victorian Age Vampire Each show, we'll offer discounted titles to our listeners.  This time, the Victorian Age Vampire titles are 20% off (valid until February 14), so check out 'The Deviltry at Whittlock Manor', and 'The Iscariot Conspiracy'. Hosts: Adrian BK, and Josh Heath.

Welcome back!  BK shakes the rust off and with friend-of-the-show Josh Heath (High Level Games) the podcast relaunch begins! BK and Josh discuss the <a href="https://www.storytellersvault.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Storyteller's Vault initiative</a>, sharing their experiences of generating ideas, writing, layout, and promotion, whilst proving the real world is far more bizarre than anything they can make up. Make sure you check out <a href="https://keepontheheathlands.podbean.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Werewolf: the Podcast,</a> Josh's <a href="https://www.storytellersvault.com/browse.php?keywords=josh+heath&amp;x=0&amp;y=0&amp;author=&amp;artist=&amp;pfrom=&amp;pto=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">works on the Vault</a>, and his most recent '<a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/301228/Many-Names-of-Odin?affiliate_id=235787&amp;fbclid=IwAR0RLqG2T0iWhkWbPx3xTkzlUF_EQO7fyY-smrls8N2R1yz6Dp_h1iDro40" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Many Names of...' series (for Scion)</a>. Drop by the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/434035333638043/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vault Facebook page</a> for the community, and let us know what you're planning. Early Access: The Memory of Trees (Coming Soon) Midnight Express will listeners have early access to 'The Memory of Trees', our first Changeling: the Dreaming Vault title, with a 10% discount.  Check back here soon for the link and release news. Discounted content: Victorian Age Vampire Each show, we'll offer discounted titles to our listeners.  This time, the Victorian Age Vampire titles are 20% off (valid until February 14), so check out '<a href="https://www.storytellersvault.com/product/256777/Deviltry-at-Whittlock-Manor&amp;discount=9b61ff26b8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Deviltry at Whittlock Manor</a>', and '<a href="https://www.storytellersvault.com/product/281855/The-Iscariot-Conspiracy&amp;discount=9b67a42997" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Iscariot Conspiracy</a>'. Hosts: Adrian BK, and Josh Heath.

Episode 49 - Tales from the Vault [Storyteller's Vault]

Teeuwynn Woodruff

Originally published as Mirage Arcana Episode 19 (back when Gogol Fangs-First was but a cub), this episode brings an interview with Teeuwynn Woodruff into the Midnight Express playlist.  Archived but accessible for some time, the episode enjoyed consistent downloads, so it's time to benefit from Teeuwynn's wisdom once more. She covers advice for running horror games, discusses her work at White Wolf, and praises Pokemon. Join us for Episode 44, where BK and Rose discuss worldviews of the oWoD and running games in the latest Cafe Car. Hosts: BK and Teeuwynn

Originally published as Mirage Arcana Episode 19 (back when Gogol Fangs-First was but a cub), this episode brings an interview with Teeuwynn Woodruff into the Midnight Express playlist.  Archived but accessible for some time, the episode enjoyed consistent downloads, so it's time to benefit from Teeuwynn's wisdom once more. She covers advice for running horror games, discusses her work at White Wolf, and praises Pokemon. Join us for Episode 44, where BK and Rose discuss worldviews of the oWoD and running games in the latest Cafe Car. Hosts: BK and Teeuwynn

Episode 43 - Into the fold [Teeuwynn Woodruff interview]

BK and Pete step into the neutral ground of Vancouver to explore the tenuous peace between Kindred and Garou.   They discuss the book in general, highlight some of the key locations and talk about how this setting (or smaller elements of it) could work in your own chronicle. You can purchase your copy of Dark Alliance: Vancouver from Drivethrurpg. We'll be back very soon with some other shows in the queue but in the meantime, drop by the forum, the Facebook page or send us an email. See you in thirty! Hosts: BK and Pete.

BK and Pete step into the neutral ground of Vancouver to explore the tenuous peace between Kindred and Garou.   They discuss the book in general, highlight some of the key locations and talk about how this setting (or smaller elements of it) could work in your own chronicle. You can purchase your copy of <a href="http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/62251/Dark-Alliance-Vancouver?affiliate_id=264139" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dark Alliance: Vancouver</a> from Drivethrurpg. We'll be back very soon with some other shows in the queue but in the meantime, drop by <a href="http://themidnightexpresspodcast.gamerz.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the forum</a>, the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/chip.fizzlewig" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> or <a href="http://midnightexpress.podbean.com/e/episode-20-the-fools-luck-readers-companion/midnightexpresspodcast@gmail.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">send us an email</a>. See you in thirty! Hosts: BK and Pete.

Episode 21 - Dark Alliance: Vancouver [Reader's Companion]

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