Midnight Express

Welcome back everyone to another episode of the Midnight Express.  This episode is brought to you by our listener Michael (who generously donated funds to help with our costs - thank you!) and coincides with the one year anniversary of the podcast.   BK and Beckett expand a few of the popular forum topics into a conversation about storytelling; offering some practical advice backed up by examples from our own chronicles.   We do plan more of these types of episodes in the future.  Drop by the forum of our Facebook page and give some feedback - it helps us to plan for the next episode.   Also, you can leave us a review on iTunes and help support the show via the Donate button to the right.     The last year has been a fantastic experience, and on behalf of both Beckett and I, we'd like to thank the community for their continued support (and we'll try to get more of you on the show soon).  The conversation on the forum is always lively, the emails full of good ideas, and I'm really pleased that we're a part of such a great group of oWoD fans.   We also mentioned Read the Damn Book.  If you haven't read this blog, you need to.   See you in April, where we have something special planned.   Hosts: Adrian BK and Beckett.  

Welcome back everyone to another episode of the Midnight Express.  This episode is brought to you by our listener Michael (who generously donated funds to help with our costs - thank you!) and coincides with the one year anniversary of the podcast. BK and Beckett expand a few of the popular forum topics into a conversation about storytelling; offering some practical advice backed up by examples from our own chronicles. We do plan more of these types of episodes in the future.  Drop by the forum of our Facebook page and give some feedback - it helps us to plan for the next episode. Also, you can leave us a review on iTunes and help support the show via the Donate button to the right.   The last year has been a fantastic experience, and on behalf of both Beckett and I, we'd like to thank the community for their continued support (and we'll try to get more of you on the show soon).  The conversation on the forum is always lively, the emails full of good ideas, and I'm really pleased that we're a part of such a great group of oWoD fans. We also mentioned Read the Damn Book.  If you haven't read this blog, you need to. See you in April, where we have something special planned. Hosts: Adrian BK and Beckett.

BK is joined by listeners (and all-round Changeling fans) Darling_Rose and Wendell_Burke for an episode dedicated to all things fae. They talk about the 'last of the big five' in detail, covering the types of characters, stories, and settings Changeling players and storytellers can encounter, as well as providing a short overview of their favourite books from the line. You can join us over at the community, via our Facebook page, or email us at midnightexpresspodcast@gmail.com. In 'From the Bookshelf' they cover: Immortal Eyes: the Toybox Changeling: the Dreaming 2nd Edition War in Concordia Join us in 30 when Beckett and BK devote an episode to listener questions from the forum.   Hosts: Adrian BK, Darling_Rose, and Wendell_Burke

Grab your Crusader Sword and Library card!  Midnight Express wraps up the first season with a Companion Reader episode for 'Halls of the Arcanum'.  After discussing over holiday viewing (The Battle of Five Armies, The Equaliser, 47 Ronin, Age of Extinction, and Only Lovers Left Alive) the hosts review this addition to 'Year of the Hunter'.   You'll find not only an in-depth discussion of the Arcanum, but tips for using this organisation both as NPCs and for a PC chronicle.   The books mentioned in this episode were: Halls of the Arcanum Ascension's Right Hand Project Twilight The Inquisition Bookhounds of London (for Call of Cthulhu) We also mentioned Lexicity as a good source for dead language material in the Public Domain.   Thanks again to forum user Wendell_Burke for the bumpers in this episode. Join us in thirty for the first episode of Season 2 - Changeling: the Dreaming!   Hosts: Adrian BK, Beckett, and Mark.

Grab your Crusader Sword and Library card!   Midnight Express wraps up the first season with a Companion Reader episode for 'Halls of the Arcanum'.  After discussing over holiday viewing (The Battle of Five Armies, The Equaliser, 47 Ronin, Age of Extinction, and Only Lovers Left Alive) the hosts review this addition to 'Year of the Hunter'.   You'll find not only an in-depth discussion of the Arcanum, but tips for using this organisation both as NPCs and for a PC chronicle. We also mentioned Lexicity as a good source for dead language material in the Public Domain. Thanks again to forum user Wendell_Burke for the bumpers in this episode. The books mentioned in this episode were: Halls of the Arcanum Ascension's Right Hand Project Twilight The Inquisition Bookhounds of London (for Call of Cthulhu)   Join us in thirty for the first episode of Season 2 - Changeling: the Dreaming! Hosts: Adrian BK, Beckett, and Mark.

Mage: the Ascension: the game line that demanded three hosts across three time zones! Adrian, Beckett, and Mark plumb the depths of purple and gold arcana to discuss Mage: the Ascension. After an overview of the core concepts of the game they dive into advice on running Mage chronicles, tackle Avatar issues, elaborate on Paradigm and meet Paradox head-on. You can join in the discussion at the forum, drop by the Facebook page, or send an email via midnightexpresspodcast@gmail.com. Thanks to forum user Darling_Rose for the bumper, and you can look forward to more fan-created content in the new year. In From the Bookshelf, the hosts give reviews of: The Mage Translation Guide The Book of Crafts, and The Book of Mirrors   Stay tuned for the Companion Reader episode to Mage which will review Halls of the Arcanum. Hosts: Adrian, Mark, and Beckett.

In this episode, Beckett and Adrian BK discuss the role of prophecy and hidden knowledge in the oWoD.  They begin with an overview of the Insight power from Time of Thin Blood, then give examples from the other major game lines, and then focus on a couple of non-oWoD examples that could be useful to a chronicle.  As always, the hosts offer lots of tips for using these concepts at your table.  We also pitch an idea for the next oWoD game line for development. The books referenced in this episode include: - Axis Mundi: the Book of Spirits - Spirit Ways  - Book of Legions  - Freeholds and Hidden Glens - Time of Thin Blood - Rage Across the Heavens Stay tuned for Episode 09, where we'll do a Game Line Spotlight on Mage: the Ascension. Hosts: Adrian BK and Beckett.

In this episode, Beckett and Adrian BK discuss the role of prophecy and hidden knowledge in the oWoD. They begin with an overview of the Insight power from Time of Thin Blood, then give examples from the other major game lines, and then focus on a couple of non-oWoD examples that could be useful to a chronicle.   As always, the hosts offer lots of tips for using these concepts at your table.  We also pitch an idea for the next oWoD game line for development.   The books referenced in this episode include: Axis Mundi: the Book of Spirits Spirit Ways  Book of Legions  Freeholds and Hidden Glens Time of Thin Blood Rage Across the Heavens Stay tuned for Episode 09, where we'll do a Game Line Spotlight on Mage: the Ascension. Hosts: Adrian BK and Beckett.

Hi True Believers! BK and Pete are back to discuss the process of chronicle design and share some advice, tips and war stories along the way.  We cover issues such as setting up the first game, how much game prep is necessary, the Storyteller as the 'social glue' of the group and other issues like the ideal group size (it's not nine or eighteen).   The links from this episode:   Chysalis webcomic White Howlers Tribebook Pete at PAX AUS (start watching at 1:34:50 for his panel) The Storyteller System Support Kit   You can join in the discussion at the forum, drop by the Facebook page, or send an email via midnightexpresspodcast@gmail.com.   See you in thirty, when Beckett and Adrian BK discuss prophecy and secret knowledge in the old World of Darkness.   Hosts: Adrian & Pete.    

Hi True Believers! BK and Pete are back to discuss the process of chronicle design and share some advice, tips and war stories along the way.   We cover issues such as setting up the first game, how much game prep is necessary, the Storyteller as the 'social glue' of the group and other issues like the ideal group size (it's not nine or eighteen). You can join in the discussion at the forum, drop by the Facebook page, or send an email via midnightexpresspodcast@gmail.com. The links from this episode: Chysalis webcomic White Howlers Tribebook Pete at PAX AUS(start watching at 1:34:50 for his panel) The Storyteller System Support Kit See you in thirty, when Beckett and Adrian BK discuss prophecy and secret knowledge in the old World of Darkness. Hosts: Adrian & Pete.

In the first full-length review episode, Adrian (BK) is joined by Mike (LostHeretic) of Darker Days fame. They look over Midnight Siege, the big book of conflict for Vampire: the Masquerade and how useful this supplement is for chronicle design. You can join us over at the Forum or send you mail to midnightexpresspodcast@gmail.com        The books mentioned in this episode are: Midnight Siege Guide to Sabbat Guide to the Anarchs The Gilded Cage Caine's Chosen Archons and Templars Montreal by Night (Black Dog Publishing, reader discretion is advised) Hosts: Adrian & Mike

Adrian (BK) and Pete (DJGraveDigga) sit down to discuss approaches to character creation for World of Darkness games.  We cover pitching the game idea, the Storyteller as social glue, and some tips for building creativity during character creation.   The links mentioned in this episode are: Dark Ages Kickstarter (already funded!) Nephilim Chinese Character Portrait   And from Drivethrurpg Damnation City Chicago by Night Tales of Magick: Dark Adventure Initiates of the Art Nephilim RPG   This is part of a double feature, so stay tuned for Episode 06, the first book review episode.  You can join the discussion over at our Forum, or email midnightexpresspodcast@gmail.com    Hosts: Adrian & Pete

Adrian (BK) and Pete (DJGraveDigga) sit down to discuss approaches to character creation for World of Darkness games.   We cover pitching the game idea, the Storyteller as social glue, and some tips for building creativity during character creation. This is part of a double feature, so stay tuned for Episode 06, the first book review episode. You can join the discussion over at our Forum, or email midnightexpresspodcast@gmail.com  The links mentioned in this episode are: Dark Ages Kickstarter (already funded!) Nephilim Chinese Character Portrait  And from Drivethrurpg Damnation City Chicago by Night Tales of Magick: Dark Adventure Initiates of the Art Nephilim RPG  Hosts: Adrian & Pete

Pete (DJGraveDigga) and Adrian (Boggan Knight) join forces in this episode to provide commentary about the new releases for the old World of Darkness.  After Pete saves his oWoD book from the (hypothetical) fire, the hosts delve into Ghouls, The Black Hand, Dark Ages, Victorian Age Mage, Digital Web 3.0, Werewolf: Changing Ways, Beckett's Jyhad Diary, Wraith 20 and Changeling 20 - and all in one episode!     As always, you can send a message via midnightexpresspodcast@gmail.com, or join our growing community   You can also hear the GenCon Onyx Path Panel presentation here.   Hosts: Pete & Adrian 

Pete (DJGraveDigga) and Adrian (Boggan Knight) join forces in this episode to provide commentary about the new releases for the old World of Darkness.  After Pete saves his oWoD book from the (hypothetical) fire, the hosts delve into Ghouls, The Black Hand, Dark Ages, Victorian Age Mage, Digital Web 3.0, Werewolf: Changing Ways, Beckett's Jyhad Diary, Wraith 20 and Changeling 20 - and all in one episode!   As always, you can send a message via midnightexpresspodcast@gmail.com, or join our growing community You can also hear the GenCon Onyx Path Panel presentation here. Hosts: Pete & Adrian