Mage: The Ascension 20th Anniversary Edition still has several releases in queue and Hiromi Cota and Travis Legge talk about them including two for M20 Victorian Age Mage and two for M20’s contemporary setting. This is an edited recording of the Onyx Path Virtual Gaming Convention 2024 M20 panel.
Scattered Realities: The Department of Truth in the World of Darkness
What if reality were even more malleable than Mage lets on and conspiracies existed to incept some new truth into existence? This is the world of The Department of Truth and we talk how to bring it into a Mage game.
Show Notes
- The Department of Truth omnibus – First 17 issues. On sale as of this posting
- Types of Conspiracies in the World of Darkness – Previous episode on a similar topic
- Babalon Working – A working involving a prominent figure in Crowley’s Thelema
- Jack Parsons – He…he did some stuff
- “Splashin’ Around” – The song that got stuck in my head
Executive Producers
Alexia • Aleksandra J • Alexander G • Alexander P • Ambiversion • Andrew E • Anders S • Andrew • Andrew E • Andrija J • Anon Ibid • Bad Company • Bdurfy • Benjamin B • Berto • Blaise H • Blake R • Bo • BoogersBoogersBoogersBoogersBoogersBoogers • Brad M • Brandon • Bryce Perry • Bubba, The Pale One • Buck Farmer • Chris B • Chris Z • Christopher P • Cinshadis • Connor G • Cromwell The Archaeologist • Cup of Joe • Curtis H • Dan Svensson • Daniel C • Daniel S • Darren H • David M • David R • DrawnCap • Dennis O • Derek S • DrunkDez • Ean R • EBG • Eli l • Entropy_Prime • Eric S • FozziBeara • Fragarach • Freddy • FriedrichOwl • Gabriel P • Garga L • George L • Gray -Trilug- H • Guy Conan S • GuyWithPuns • Henry Craft • HugoTheBogPerson • I Jaye S • Ian • Illara S • Ira Grace • Isabel CL • J Gatsby • J Gatsby • JadeBarroth • James B • Jason D • Jason K • Jason V • Jason Vines • Jeffois • Jenna F • Jeremy Z • Jervis Johnson • jj225000 • John • John Hillerup • jj225000 • John Magnuson • John W • Jolyne A • Joshua Hillerup • Joshua R • Justin • Karl H • Kathleen H • Kevin F • Khris K • Larrendias D • Leroy B • Leslie W • Lexiconjurer • Lolzandstuff • LorgarAurelian • Manel C • Maurice H • Matthew P • Melissa K • Michael C • Michael Parker • Mikael S • Morgan A • Nathan W • Nebero • Neil P • Nikita K • Oliver S • Patrick M • Patrick Mc • Paxcow • Pooka G • Rachel G • Ralf S • Regina O • Ren M • Ricardo • Richard “Bat” Brewster • Rob D • Rob H • Ruben J • Ryan H • Ryan K • Ryan S • Samuel T • sbloyd • Schnabeltierkrieger • Sean G • Sean Ryan K • Sev Nessus • Simon S • SorcererSanguine • Spartacus • St U • starfish • Stefan C • Steve Winyard • thatsrealneeto • Tyler • Tyler B • Vince H • Vincent • Walter • Warmstarter • William M • Wolf L • ZakRulz
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Storyteller Toolbox: Calling for Rolls
Mage can be tuned to a lot of different play experiences but knowing how to do that is hard. This episode addresses just three things: who call for rolls, when to call one, and how to look at the results.
Show Notes
- Finite and Infinite Games – Philosophy book on the nature of play
Using the Hedge in the World of Darkness with Lauren Roy
The Hedge serves as both a strange place with its own denizens and border between Arcadia and the mundane world in Changeling: The Lost. How can we use it in the World of Darkness? Lauren Roy joins to explain how!
Show Notes
- The Hedge – This book!
- Damnation City – A darn good book on city building
- Changeling: The Lost 2e
- SNL Well Skit
- Lauren’s works
Executive Producers
Alexia • Aleksandra J • Alexander G • Alexander P • Ambiversion • Andrew E • Anders S • Andrew • Andrew E • Andrija J • Anon Ibid • Bad Company • Bdurfy • Benjamin B • Berto • Blaise H • Blake R • Bo • BoogersBoogersBoogersBoogersBoogersBoogers • Brad M • Brandon • Bryce Perry • Bubba, The Pale One • Buck Farmer • Chris B • Chris Z • Christopher P • Cinshadis • Connor G • Cromwell The Archaeologist • Cup of Joe • Curtis H • Dan Svensson • Daniel C • Daniel S • Darren H • David M • David R • DrawnCap • Dennis O • Derek S • DrunkDez • Ean R • EBG • Eli l • Entropy_Prime • Eric S • FozziBeara • Fragarach • Freddy • FriedrichOwl • Gabriel P • Garga L • George L • Gray -Trilug- H • Guy Conan S • GuyWithPuns • Henry Craft • HugoTheBogPerson • I Jaye S • Ian • Illara S • Ira Grace • Isabel CL • J Gatsby • J Gatsby • JadeBarroth • James B • Jason D • Jason K • Jason V • Jason Vines • Jeffois • Jenna F • Jeremy Z • Jervis Johnson • jj225000 • John • John Hillerup • jj225000 • John Magnuson • John W • Jolyne A • Joshua Hillerup • Joshua R • Justin • Karl H • Kathleen H • Kevin F • Khris K • Larrendias D • Leroy B • Leslie W • Lexiconjurer • Lolzandstuff • LorgarAurelian • Manel C • Maurice H • Matthew P • Melissa K • Michael C • Michael Parker • Mikael S • Morgan A • Nathan W • Nebero • Neil P • Nikita K • Oliver S • Patrick M • Patrick Mc • Paxcow • Pooka G • Rachel G • Ralf S • Regina O • Ren M • Ricardo • Richard “Bat” Brewster • Rob D • Rob H • Ruben J • Ryan H • Ryan K • Ryan S • Samuel T • sbloyd • Schnabeltierkrieger • Sean G • Sean Ryan K • Sev Nessus • Simon S • SorcererSanguine • Spartacus • St U • starfish • Stefan C • Steve Winyard • thatsrealneeto • Tyler • Tyler B • Vince H • Vincent • Walter • Warmstarter • William M • Wolf L • ZakRulz
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Sophia and Ascension: Gnosticism in the World of Darkness
Gnosticism has ancient roots and is mentioned across various WoD lines. How can we reflect Gnosticism and Gnostic magick in Mage? Pook joins to talk Sophia, Yaldabaoth, the Pleroma, and the Cainite Heresy.
Show Notes
- Nostradamus’s Cherry Jams
- World of Darkness Books
- Cainite Heresy – Dark Ages: Vampire book with a wild take on Gnosticism.
- The Paradigm’s Progress – Pook’s book on Paradigm advancement
- Other Books
- Michael Baigent – A British author known for his works on the historical Jesus and conspiracy theories.
- Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch – A science fiction novel by Philip K. Dick that explores themes of reality and illusion.
- Valis – A science fiction novel by Philip K. Dick that delves into Gnosticism and reality.
- Current Gnostic churches – Modern religious movements influenced by ancient Gnostic traditions.
- The Thunder, Perfect Mind – A Gnostic poem discovered among the Nag Hammadi library texts.
- Gospel of Truth – A Gnostic text that provides a unique interpretation of Christian teachings.
- Gospel of Judas – An ancient Gnostic text that presents Judas Iscariot in a positive light.
- Voight-Kampff test – A fictional test used in the Blade Runner universe to distinguish humans from replicants.
Executive Producers
Alexia • Aleksandra J • Alexander G • Alexander P • Ambiversion • Andrew E • Anders S • Andrew • Andrew E • Andrija J • Anon Ibid • Bad Company • Bdurfy • Benjamin B • Berto • Blaise H • Blake R • Bo • BoogersBoogersBoogersBoogersBoogersBoogers • Brad M • Brandon • Bryce Perry • Bubba, The Pale One • Buck Farmer • Chris B • Chris Z • Christopher P • Cinshadis • Connor G • Cromwell The Archaeologist • Cup of Joe • Curtis H • Dan Svensson • Daniel C • Daniel S • Darren H • David M • David R • DrawnCap • Dennis O • Derek S • DrunkDez • Ean R • EBG • Eli l • Entropy_Prime • Eric S • FozziBeara • Fragarach • Freddy • FriedrichOwl • Gabriel P • Garga L • George L • Gray -Trilug- H • Guy Conan S • GuyWithPuns • Henry Craft • HugoTheBogPerson • I Jaye S • Ian • Illara S • Ira Grace • Isabel CL • J Gatsby • J Gatsby • JadeBarroth • James B • Jason D • Jason K • Jason V • Jason Vines • Jeffois • Jenna F • Jeremy Z • Jervis Johnson • jj225000 • John • John Hillerup • jj225000 • John Magnuson • John W • Jolyne A • Joshua Hillerup • Joshua R • Justin • Karl H • Kathleen H • Kevin F • Khris K • Larrendias D • Leroy B • Leslie W • Lexiconjurer • Lolzandstuff • LorgarAurelian • Manel C • Maurice H • Matthew P • Melissa K • Michael C • Michael Parker • Mikael S • Morgan A • Nathan W • Nebero • Neil P • Nikita K • Oliver S • Patrick M • Patrick Mc • Paxcow • Pooka G • Rachel G • Ralf S • Regina O • Ren M • Ricardo • Richard “Bat” Brewster • Rob D • Rob H • Ruben J • Ryan H • Ryan K • Ryan S • Samuel T • sbloyd • Schnabeltierkrieger • Sean G • Sean Ryan K • Sev Nessus • Simon S • SorcererSanguine • Spartacus • St U • starfish • Stefan C • Steve Winyard • thatsrealneeto • Tyler • Tyler B • Vince H • Vincent • Walter • Warmstarter • William M • Wolf L • ZakRulz
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Tomes of Magick: Dreams and Nightmares
Mage only lightly describes the Maya and Dreaming; where can we look for more options? Why Changeling! Terry and Adam read Dreams and Nightmares to use it in Mage with all its trods, mists, and chimera.
Show Notes
- Dreams and Nightmares – This book
- Changeling the Dreaming 20th Anniversary Edition – The most recent core book
Community Roundup: Ascension of Babylon, Megadumbcast, and Crushing Depths
So what’s everyone else makin’? This week, Terry talks to Kris Newton of Megadumbcast, Mike Diamond of the Ascension of Babylon’s actual play, and TL Webb’s latest fiction, Crushing Depths.
Show Notes
- Crushing Depths – Latest Hollow Earth fiction
- TL Webb’s Other Works
- Megadumbcast Patreon – Get the megasodes
- Ascension of Babylon – The Old Ways podcast
- The Old Ways Patreon
Strange Peoples in Mage: Space Squids, Umbra Squids, and Mantis People
Strange peoples lurk at the edges of the World of Darkness. How do we add them to our games? Pook and Terry talk the Sekrana, Chulorviah, The Watchers in the Deep, the Wyck, and other early humans.
Show Notes
- Last Days of New Paris – A novel that imagines a surreal Paris overrun with manifestations of surrealist art
- The City & The City – A detective story set in two cities that occupy the same space but are perceived separately by their residents
- Perdido Street Station – A fantasy novel set in the sprawling city of New Crobuzon, filled with bizarre creatures and arcane technologies
- Psionics Handbook – A resource book for the Dungeons & Dragons game, detailing psionic powers and characters
- Teratology – An exploration of monsters and mythical beings from Invisible Sun
- Book of Gehenna – A dark fantasy book exploring the mythologies of the end of the world
- Nim Chimpsky – A chimpanzee raised as a human child to test language acquisition
- 2001: A Space Odyssey – A classic science fiction novel that explores themes of evolution, technology, and consciousness
- Sphere of Gun – A book that probably shouldn't exist
Executive Producers
Alexia • Aleksandra J • Alexander G • Alexander P • Ambiversion • Andrew E • Anders S • Andrew • Andrew E • Andrija J • Anon Ibid • Bad Company • Bdurfy • Benjamin B • Berto • Blaise H • Blake R • Bo • BoogersBoogersBoogersBoogersBoogersBoogers • Brad M • Brandon • Bryce Perry • Bubba, The Pale One • Buck Farmer • Chris B • Chris Z • Christopher P • Cinshadis • Connor G • Cromwell The Archaeologist • Cup of Joe • Curtis H • Dan Svensson • Daniel C • Daniel S • Darren H • David M • David R • DrawnCap • Dennis O • Derek S • DrunkDez • Ean R • EBG • Eli l • Entropy_Prime • Eric S • FozziBeara • Fragarach • Freddy • FriedrichOwl • Gabriel P • Garga L • George L • Gray -Trilug- H • Guy Conan S • GuyWithPuns • Henry Craft • HugoTheBogPerson • I Jaye S • Ian • Illara S • Ira Grace • Isabel CL • J Gatsby • J Gatsby • JadeBarroth • James B • Jason D • Jason K • Jason V • Jason Vines • Jeffois • Jenna F • Jeremy Z • Jervis Johnson • jj225000 • John • John Hillerup • jj225000 • John Magnuson • John W • Jolyne A • Joshua Hillerup • Joshua R • Justin • Karl H • Kathleen H • Kevin F • Khris K • Larrendias D • Leroy B • Leslie W • Lexiconjurer • Lolzandstuff • LorgarAurelian • Manel C • Maurice H • Matthew P • Melissa K • Michael C • Michael Parker • Mikael S • Morgan A • Nathan W • Nebero • Neil P • Nikita K • Oliver S • Patrick M • Patrick Mc • Paxcow • Pooka G • Rachel G • Ralf S • Regina O • Ren M • Ricardo • Richard “Bat” Brewster • Rob D • Rob H • Ruben J • Ryan H • Ryan K • Ryan S • Samuel T • sbloyd • Schnabeltierkrieger • Sean G • Sean Ryan K • Sev Nessus • Simon S • SorcererSanguine • Spartacus • St U • starfish • Stefan C • Steve Winyard • thatsrealneeto • Tyler • Tyler B • Vince H • Vincent • Walter • Warmstarter • William M • Wolf L • ZakRulz
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Reality Deviant Book Club: Books of Magic
Mage draws upon sources both ancient and modern, what can they teach us about our games? Pook and Adam talk Books of Magic, the four-part series by Neil Gaiman for DC Comics in this installment of Reality Deviant Book Club.
Show Notes
Executive Producers
Alexia • Aleksandra J • Alexander G • Alexander P • Ambiversion • Andrew E • Anders S • Andrew • Andrew E • Andrija J • Anon Ibid • Bad Company • Bdurfy • Benjamin B • Berto • Blaise H • Blake R • Bo • BoogersBoogersBoogersBoogersBoogersBoogers • Brad M • Brandon • Bryce Perry • Bubba, The Pale One • Buck Farmer • Chris B • Chris Z • Christopher P • Cinshadis • Connor G • Cromwell The Archaeologist • Cup of Joe • Curtis H • Dan Svensson • Daniel C • Daniel S • Darren H • David M • David R • DrawnCap • Dennis O • Derek S • DrunkDez • Ean R • EBG • Eli l • Entropy_Prime • Eric S • FozziBeara • Fragarach • Freddy • FriedrichOwl • Gabriel P • Garga L • George L • Gray -Trilug- H • Guy Conan S • GuyWithPuns • Henry Craft • HugoTheBogPerson • I Jaye S • Ian • Illara S • Ira Grace • Isabel CL • J Gatsby • J Gatsby • JadeBarroth • James B • Jason D • Jason K • Jason V • Jason Vines • Jeffois • Jenna F • Jeremy Z • Jervis Johnson • jj225000 • John • John Hillerup • jj225000 • John Magnuson • John W • Jolyne A • Joshua Hillerup • Joshua R • Justin • Karl H • Kathleen H • Kevin F • Khris K • Larrendias D • Leroy B • Leslie W • Lexiconjurer • Lolzandstuff • LorgarAurelian • Manel C • Maurice H • Matthew P • Melissa K • Michael C • Michael Parker • Mikael S • Morgan A • Nathan W • Nebero • Neil P • Nikita K • Oliver S • Patrick M • Patrick Mc • Paxcow • Pooka G • Rachel G • Ralf S • Regina O • Ren M • Ricardo • Richard “Bat” Brewster • Rob D • Rob H • Ruben J • Ryan H • Ryan K • Ryan S • Samuel T • sbloyd • Schnabeltierkrieger • Sean G • Sean Ryan K • Sev Nessus • Simon S • SorcererSanguine • Spartacus • St U • starfish • Stefan C • Steve Winyard • thatsrealneeto • Tyler • Tyler B • Vince H • Vincent • Walter • Warmstarter • William M • Wolf L • ZakRulz
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Strange Peoples in Mage: Fae Beings, Djinn and Robots
The World of Darkness has all sorts of non-human peoples, how do we add them to Mage? Pook from Changeling: The Podcast joins to talk about the Fomorians, Tuatha de Danaan, the Goro, Dero, Firstborn and the Djinn.
Show Notes
- Sphere of Gun book
- Episode on Dark Ages Fae
- Episode on Beyond the Barriers: The Book of Worlds
- Mage: the Ascension (Digital Coloration) prints
Executive Producers
Alexia • Aleksandra J • Alexander G • Alexander P • Ambiversion • Andrew E • Anders S • Andrew • Andrew E • Andrija J • Anon Ibid • Bad Company • Bdurfy • Benjamin B • Berto • Blaise H • Blake R • Bo • BoogersBoogersBoogersBoogersBoogersBoogers • Brad M • Brandon • Bryce Perry • Bubba, The Pale One • Buck Farmer • Chris B • Chris Z • Christopher P • Cinshadis • Connor G • Cromwell The Archaeologist • Cup of Joe • Curtis H • Dan Svensson • Daniel C • Daniel S • Darren H • David M • David R • DrawnCap • Dennis O • Derek S • DrunkDez • Ean R • EBG • Eli l • Entropy_Prime • Eric S • FozziBeara • Fragarach • Freddy • FriedrichOwl • Gabriel P • Garga L • George L • Gray -Trilug- H • Guy Conan S • GuyWithPuns • Henry Craft • HugoTheBogPerson • I Jaye S • Ian • Illara S • Ira Grace • Isabel CL • J Gatsby • J Gatsby • JadeBarroth • James B • Jason D • Jason K • Jason V • Jason Vines • Jeffois • Jenna F • Jeremy Z • Jervis Johnson • jj225000 • John • John Hillerup • jj225000 • John Magnuson • John W • Jolyne A • Joshua Hillerup • Joshua R • Justin • Karl H • Kathleen H • Kevin F • Khris K • Larrendias D • Leroy B • Leslie W • Lexiconjurer • Lolzandstuff • LorgarAurelian • Manel C • Maurice H • Matthew P • Melissa K • Michael C • Michael Parker • Mikael S • Morgan A • Nathan W • Nebero • Neil P • Nikita K • Oliver S • Patrick M • Patrick Mc • Paxcow • Pooka G • Rachel G • Ralf S • Regina O • Ren M • Ricardo • Richard “Bat” Brewster • Rob D • Rob H • Ruben J • Ryan H • Ryan K • Ryan S • Samuel T • sbloyd • Schnabeltierkrieger • Sean G • Sean Ryan K • Sev Nessus • Simon S • SorcererSanguine • Spartacus • St U • starfish • Stefan C • Steve Winyard • thatsrealneeto • Tyler • Tyler B • Vince H • Vincent • Walter • Warmstarter • William M • Wolf L • ZakRulz
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