

Mage: The Podcast
Mage: The Podcast
A podcast dedicated to exploring the Mage: The Ascension, a role-playing game (RPG) based in the World of Darkness.
Episodes
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Apr 30, 2022 • 1h 31min
Tomes of Magick: M20 The Book of Secrets
What's a bloc tribunal vs a Wise Heart? Who protects the Yazidi, how does hacking work? Book of Secrets adds as a lot to M20 and Adam and Terry talk secondary abilities, merits and flaws, and Developer Q&A.This book - Book of SecretsNext book - Gods and Monsters

Apr 23, 2022 • 1h 11min
Rethinking Experience Points and Advancement in Mage
Should higher levels cost more? How often should Arete go up? How can I make players drive advancement? Chazz and Terry talk character arcs, arcane beats, milestone XP, free Arete and additions to the MtP drinking game.Games mentioned: Blades in the Dark Invisible Sun Your Best Game Ever Trinity Continuum: Aberrant Mage the Ascension Apocalypse World

Apr 16, 2022 • 1h 16min
Facing the Imbued: Mage/Hunter the Reckoning Crossover with Ranae
Mages may be unleashed human potential but the Imbued see warlocks who should be leveraged, healed or fought. Ranae joins to talk powers, strange allies, Heralds, killer spoons and Hunter: The Reckoning.Ranae on Youtube, Twitter, and Discord Hunter the Reckoning Core - Where to start Hunter: The Spellbound - The Hunter view of Mage Hunter: Urban Legends - Weird creatures Hunter: Storytellers Handbook - Covers Q&A and some crossoverSeasons 1 and 2 of Supernatural

Apr 9, 2022 • 1h 8min
One Dot Sphere Effects
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)

Apr 2, 2022 • 1h 22min
Tomes of Magick: How Do You DO That?
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.

Mar 26, 2022 • 1h 18min
The World of Dark Ages Mage with Jacob K
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

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Mar 19, 2022 • 1h 17min
Creating Better Mage Plot Hooks
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.

Mar 12, 2022 • 1h
Tomes of Magick: Mage 20th Anniversary Edition Core Rulebook
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

Mar 5, 2022 • 1h 23min
Constructs, Frankensteins and the Riven: Adding Prometheans to Mage with Kim and Griffin
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

Feb 26, 2022 • 1h 25min
Marauders: Past, Present, and Future with Travis Legge
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