#281: Realm of Fire - Changing the Narrative - Write Game Fiction with Chris Allen

#281: Realm of Fire - Changing the Narrative - Write Game Fiction with Chris Allen

Author: Derek Day June 27, 2025 Duration: 1:40:58
Chris is joined by rpg writer and Black Library writer, Chris AllenIn this episode, they discuss;Writing game fiction, Warmachine, Warhammer AoS, and enjoying painted armies.   Find Chris' work here DriveThruRPG DriveThruRPG Black Library   Music by Muzaproduction from Pixabay

Derek Day hosts Darker Days Radio, a podcast that settles into the shadowy corners of horror tabletop roleplaying. This isn't just a series of reviews, though you'll find thoughtful critiques of games and supplements within its episodes. The focus rests on immersive conversations and interviews that dig into the themes and mechanics of the genres that thrive after sunset. Regular discussions center on the personal horror and political intrigue of the World of Darkness, the modern mysteries of Chronicles of Darkness, and the grim, perilous futures of the Warhammer RPGs. Each episode feels like pulling up a chair at a dimly lit table where the talk is as much about atmosphere and storytelling as it is about rulebooks. The result is a deep, engaging resource for players and Game Masters looking to inject more tension and narrative depth into their own games. Tuning into this podcast offers a consistent dive into the communities and creative minds behind these iconic settings, making it an essential listen for anyone who finds their best stories are told by candlelight or the glow of a guttering lumen. It’s about the craft and the community surrounding these darkly fantastic games.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

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#297 Trans Allegheny Lunatic Asylum Ghost Hunting Experience [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:34:05
In this episode Mike, Chris, David, and Chigg join forces to hear about Crystal's ghost hunting experience at the historic Trans Allegheny Lunatic Asylum in West Virginia. They go over the history, the different experien…
#295 Realm of Fire - Of Warmachines and Men [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:54
Chris is joined by MikeIn this episode, they discuss;Warmachine, 40k, Warlord Games more. Music by Muzaproduction from Pixabay
#294 Gamehole 2025 Investigation and Mystery in RPGs Live Panel [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:55
Kenneth Hite moderates this panel with Crystal Mazur, Rick Meints, and Elisa Teague. We talk about how to approach investigations and mysteries within an RPG and how to keep it focused in those areas so as not to wander…
#293 Gamehole 2025 Running Games for Kids Live Panel [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:38
Crystal moderates this panel with guests Teos Abadia, Sarah Babe, Jefferson Dunlap, and Nancy Hutchins. We talk about what we do to help kids learn game systems, stay focused at the table, and how to introduce complex ru…
#292 GenCon Recap [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:33
Chigg and Crystal recap their GenCon experience. We talk about the panels we hosted, games we played, events we attended, and our thoughts on all of it.
#291 GenCon 2025 Soundtrack of Horror Live Panel [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:53
Crystal is joined by special guests Sarah Kennedy, Jason Peercy, Meg Jaffe, and Sean Jaffe as we talk through why horror music is so evocative. We get into some music theory behind it, examples of horror music and compos…
#290 GenCon 2025 Historic Horror Live Panel [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:57
Crystal and Chigg are joined by special guests BW Holland and Noxwieller Burf (Westley) to talk about the historic horror genre. We discuss Victorian-era vampires, Cthulhu, and many other historical settings and inspirat…
#289 GenCon 2025 Live Cyber Horror [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:37
Crystal and Chigg host a live panel at the illustrious GenCon! We talk about cyber horror and what that looks like with different subgenres. Our audience asked many outstanding questions about the genre, including what w…