Mage: The Podcast

So what can one dot in a Sphere do, even at low Arete? Quite a lot, turns out. Charles and Terry walk through every 1 dot effect in Mage: The Ascension 20th Anniversary Edition (M20) they could find and how to use them in your Mage game. Initiates of the Art - Low Arete guide for Mage (listen to the Initiates of the Art episode) The Nine Spheres - A quick reference of Sphere abilities for M20 How Do You DO That? - M20 ability reference (listen to the I How Do You DO That? episode)

Dive into the fascinating world of freeform effects, from necromancy to nanobot reconstruction. Topics include shapeshifting, storm control, and psychic powers. The podcast highlights an innovative RPG book blending narrative and mechanics, clarifying complex gameplay elements. Explore ethical dilemmas surrounding energy work and the integration of magic with martial arts. The discussion also touches on time manipulation, emotional influence, and community engagement, inviting listeners to deepen their connection with the magical realms.

Before the Council and the Technocracy formed, the world of Dark Ages Mage was ruled by Fellowships. Who were they and what was their world like in the 13th century? Jacob K from World of Dark Ages joins to explain!Mage and Dark Ages Books Jacob Klunder's canon White Wolf work Jacob Klunder's Storyteller Vault content Dark Ages Mage Core - The core book explaining most of the Fellowships Island of the Dead God - Dark Ages Mage story that works in many fellowships Dark Ages Rules - Free rules for Dark Ages Gloria Mundi - Inexpensive bundle containing much of Jacob's work Dark Myth and Legend - Book of Dark Ages beasts Of Northern Twilight - Add Draugar and Jotuns to your game!Other Muktuk Wolfsbreath Hard-Boiled Shaman Dr. Jackson Crawford - Norse expert The Cadfael Chronicles - Historical murder mystery series Lindybeige - History Youtuber Tod Cutler - Maker of replica knives

Discover how to craft engaging plot hooks that go beyond clichés, enhancing both storytelling and player engagement. The hosts explore character motivations and tailor narratives to suit unique play styles. Dive into whimsical plot hooks that create intriguing scenarios and deepen character arcs. Learn to utilize rumor sheets for richer gameplay and understand the power of player suggestions in narrative weaving. Overall, the discussion celebrates creativity and collaboration in the world of role-playing games.

With a PDF just shy of 700 pages, Mage 20th Anniversary Edition Core is around a half million words of Purple Mage goodness. Adam and Terry talk new rules, new themes, new history and how to navigate it.M20 Core Rulebook - This bookHow Do You DO That? - Next bookAdam's notes on The Classic of Mountains & Seas (old Chinese book)Adam's M20 Core notes

Mages across paradigms harness life and inspiration to create strange servants but sometimes they take on a life of their own. Kim and Griffin join to talk Victorian monsters, alchemical elements, and Promethean the Created.Opening notes The Body Electric on Twitch - The twitch channel for the AP The Story Told Podcast - The podcast Griffin is on Professional Mage ST - Contact me if you're a professional ST  Lore of the Traditions interview on Society of Ether - Elias gets an updateBoooooks Promethean: The Created 2nd Edition core - All the lineages in one volume Dark Eras book - Books describing various lines at various times Dark Eras companion - Yet more periods Dark Eras 2 - Yet yet more more periods Book of Fragments - Book on Minor Spheres Tale-Singers - PWYW Craft book Mage Storyteller Handbook - Outlines the Promethean Plague

The Marauders have shifted from Golden Age zealots to the mad mages in on the cosmic joke with shades between. Where have they been and where can they go? Travis Legge shares his thoughts on using and updating the Mad.Books: Book of Mirrors - 2e book on Marauders Book of Madness: Whispers Within Chaos Without - Original expanded writeup of Marauders Book of Madness Revised - Revised book including the best writeup of the Nephandi Truth Beyond Paradox - Fiction Compendium containing Travis's workTravis's Work: Weighing the Cost - A Mage story Toxic Mutant Zombie Mayhem - For Savage Worlds Clanbook: Nahema - Book of a new type of reality-bending vampiresSAMHSA - Part of US Dept of Health and Human Services dealing with substance abuse and mental healthNational Institute of Mental Health - A second listingNational Suicide Prevention Healthline - Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255); En español 1-888-628-9454Crisis Text Line - Text “HELLO” to 741741Lewy body dementia - Type of progressive dementia from which Robin Williams suffered

Changelings and mages fight to save passion but what about the Lost who return from Faerie changed? Chazz joins to talk courts, contracts, titles, and other things to steal from the Chronicles of Darkness game Changeling the Lost.Books! Changeling the Lost 2e Core book - What you'll need for most of what we talked about Dreams and Nightmares - Changeling the Dreaming book on the Dreaming Book of Lost Dreams - Changeling the Dreaming book with the lightest of Crossover rules Changeling the Lost 1e compilation - All the 1e lost books, it's a lotPain in the Dice - Chazz and mine other projectEntitlements Book and Chazz's other community content - A kick ass sword, a sticky monster, some entitlements, and more!Fall of Jiara - Part of The Story Told, an extended Dragon-blooded AP

Mage: The Ascension 20th Anniversary Edition is here! It’s core rulebook is nearly 700 pages and they haven’t finished reading it yet so Adam and Terry start with the Mage: The Ascension 20th Anniversary Edition Quickstart. Also, Adam and Terry answer listener questions about Revised. 1d4Con - A online convention the weekend of March 4-6 Mage: The Ascension 20th Anniversary Edition Quickstart - This book Mage: The Ascension 20th Anniversary Edition core - Next!

Victor interviews Terry about getting to write the Celestial Chorus and the Virtual Adepts, and the emotional rollercoaster that is going from fan to fan who got to write canon for Lore of the Traditions.Lore of the Traditions kickstarter - go back it plz!Victor's Shadowbound Podcast - Wraith!Strange Yesterdays - Terry's book on alternatives to the Revised metaplotAscension's Landscape - Terry's book of setting considerations