David and Jordan discuss Ys: Memoire, the remaster of The Oath in Felghana, which also happens to be a remake of Ys III. Jordan also shares his impressions on playing DragonAge Origins via Xbox GamePass. (:22) RPG Club Introduction (8:23) Ys Memoire - The Oath in Felghana (23:22) Octopath Traveler Update (31:36) Dragon Age Origins…

Adam sits down to talk with ⁠Bill Bridges⁠, developer and author for Mage the Ascension. Bill talks about the early days of White Wolf, his work on Werewolf & Mage, his thoughts on Mage's directions over the years and Mage the Awakening. Check out his work on ⁠Fading Suns⁠.

Just a quick note explaining the delay on the combat example piece. Life is being a bit rough at the moment, but I'm hoping to be back in full force soon! If you are feeling generous and want me to keep doing what I'm doing, I've added a tip jar - but no pressure: https://ko-fi.com/tiptheparadoxspirits --- Jen is a cast member at Dork Tales with a …

Our backlogs each have one less game after playing Octopath Traveler, Silent Hill 2, and Chrono Trigger. (9:17) Reevaluating Octopath Traveler (17:45) Silent Hill 2 Remake (46:12) GamePass Rundown and Chrono Trigger

Paige shares the details of her recent trip to Japan. From the halls of the Nintendo Museum to the wilds of Dragon Quest Island, she provides the scoop on spending 10 days in the dreamland of video games. (4:45) Exploring Osaka (17:05) Nintendo Museum Impressions (40:25) Universal Japan Studios (59:30) Visiting Dragon Quest Island…

We are sad to announce Terry Robinson is no longer with us.

The podcast ends 2024 with a quick look back on some of the recommended episodes from our almost 300 episode catalogue. https://discord.gg/5EY4xPd4Jb

A bonus episode featuring some wisdom from the Syndicate.

The discussion at the pub this episode includes our biggest surprises, disappointments, and best Games of the Year for 2024.

Twenty one years after the last Tradition Book, Lore of the Traditions gives an update to the Nine Traditions. Adam and Pook walk through where each Tradition is in the 2020s, their favorites, and what they wish they saw more of. Lore of the Traditions on DriveThruRPG

Time for a hefty episode about combat mechanics - something I'm sure everyone wanted, and most people do actually need. This episode is just the very basic and mundane combat mechanics, and I'll be doing another episode on the magic side of things for January's episode - after I get the combat example edited, of course! Happy Holidays to all who ce…

The pub shares their thoughts on what to add, or not add, to their Christmas Wishlist.

Mage isn't the only game with weird metaphysics. Frank and Tormsen from 33.3 FM join to talk the metaphysics of Unknown Armies, their favorite supplements and magic types, and of course the Comte de Saint Germain. 33.3FM on Soundcloud Unnatural Phenomena - Unknown Armies resource site Atlas Games - Official purveyor of Unknown Armies Break Today - …

Jordan shares his impressions on a pair of games with Dragon in the title: Dragon Quest III HD2D and Dragon Age: The Veilguard

In this episode, David and Casey discuss the new Pokemon mobile game and the upgraded Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance.

The hsien of Changeling sat oddly with their cousins, how else could they be imagined? Sebastian Noh, author of grand In the Realm of Gods and Dreams joins to talk Half-Devils, Living Prayers, and their interactions with the mages of The Golden World. In the Realm of Gods and Dreams on Storyteller Vault Kindred of the East: The Relentless Age Sebas…

Game, Games, and more Games. Jordan shares a spoiler-free review of Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven and early impressions of Dragon Age: The Veilguard. David shares his experience of playing Slay the Princess on Halloween.

David and Paige talk about their experience on the first third of Metaphor: Refantazio, from the opening until the party reaches Brilehaven.

What's this? What's this! An early Paradox episode?! Happy Hallowe'en! Spooky season continues with a look at the Hollow Ones. If you are feeling generous and want me to keep doing what I'm doing, I've added a tip jar - but no pressure: https://ko-fi.com/tiptheparadoxspirits --- Jen is a cast member at Dork Tales with a particular love for World of…

Curseborne is Onyx Path's new urban fantasy game powered by Storypath Ultra now on Kickstarter. So what can steal from it? Eddy Webb and Matthew Dawkins join to talk curses, liminalities, epochs, dread powers, and magic. Curseborne Ashcan - Prelim version of game The game's Kickstarter page The Curseborne webpage Eddy Webb's webpage Matthew Dawkin'…

David and Jordan provide a spoiler-free review of Ys X: Nordics and 8-Bit Adventures 2.

Want more systematic magick, Hermetic houses, options for the divine and infernal, new types of duels and ways to build chantries? Try Ars Magica! David Chart joins to talk the Backerkit for the new Definitive Edition. Ars Magica Definitive Edition on Backerkit - Back it here Preview of first three chapters - Get a peek Previous MtP Ars Magica Epis…

David and Casey share which games they feel would get a newcomer to RPGs hooked on the genre.

What would it be like to wrapped in occult weirdness in the 1930s? Trail of Cthulhu 2e answers and we talk with the authors about Azathoth, veal prices, dancing, and weird science in Oklahoma! On Backerkit October 15! A nice Trail of Cthulhu settting bundle on DRTPG Trail of Cthulhu on Backerkit - Register to get the free Quickstart Gar's Website K…

Look at us go! Got this episode out *almost* when it was supposed to come out! It's spooky season - so let's talk about death, jhor, and the Chakravanti. If you are feeling generous and want me to keep doing what I'm doing, I've added a tip jar - but no pressure: https://ko-fi.com/tiptheparadoxspirits --- Jen is a cast member at Dork Tales with a p…

David and Paige share impressions of two of the biggest game released this year: Echoes of Wisdom and Metaphor Re:Fantazio.

On the cusp of a possible announcement of the Nintendo Switch 2, Paige and David chat about what Nintendo has been up to lately.

We’re in the thick of review season, with Jordan and David sharing their experiences with the Castlevania Dominus Collection and Reynatis.

Not every bit of lore persists through a game's history and today we're talking the things shed after first edition and how to bring them back like active Oracles, node-seeking spiders, Nephandic pure forms, and more. Masters of the Art episode - Where we talk about Exemplars Infernalism: The Path of Screams episode - Talking about demons' special …

Here we go again - it's the Akashayana this time! If you are feeling generous and want me to keep doing what I'm doing, I've added a tip jar - but no pressure: https://ko-fi.com/tiptheparadoxspirits --- Jen is a cast member at Dork Tales with a particular love for World of Darkness games, especially Mage: the Ascension. Catch her on the Dork Tales …

David shares his thoughts about the first little bit of Sword of Mana, and Jordan gives us the inside scoop of what he saw at PAX West.

We’re back with a spoiler-free review of the latest game to come from our favourite developer Square Enix, Visions of Mana.

One shots give you a taste of another game but what can we take from them? Terry and Pook talk choice bits from Cyberpunk, Through the Breach, Yazeba's Bed & Breakfast and more. Cyberpunk Red Through the Breach Yazeba's Bed and Breakfast Everyday Arcana Stealing Stories for the Devil Twilight Inscription Changeling the Podcast…

What would you change in Mage? Today we asked Darker Days Radio's Bryce Perry, Jackalope Live Action Studio's Matthew Webb, Plastic Age Production's Travis Legge, and author James Sambrano what they'd change. Dark Days Radio Jackalope Live Action Studio Plastic Age Plays on Patreon James on Patreon Travis on Startplaying.games Gulag Archipelago…

Mages are human. Love and romance are parts of their lives, so how do we add them? Friday Stout and Sebastian Yūe join to talk their project How to GM Romance which gives systems for romance plus plenty of ST advice. How to GM Romance on Backerkit Sample Pamphlet Sebastian's InfoTwitter: http://twitter.com/sebastianyue Website: http://sebastianyue.…

Paige and Jordan talk about the Cat Quest games, Castaway, and muse about the Nintendo Online Service.

What would you do if you knew the world were in its last days? Our Brilliant Ruin from World of Darkness writers Justin Achilli and Rachel J. Wilkinson asks this question and we talk tools, methods, inspirations, and ideas for gaming in a world that's dying. Our Brilliant Ruin site Our Brilliant Ruin on DTRPG Rachel J Wilkinson's site Studio Hermit…

Sorry for the delay on this one - turns out I had more to say about the Hermetics than I thought! (Shocker, I know). However, someone who is often wiser than I am reminded me that a Hermetic is never late. Nor are they early. They arrive precisely when they mean to. So, I hope you enjoy this extra-large serving of Mage! If you are feeling generous …

The pub has a discussion about the first few hours of Final Fantasy XV and what it’s like playing the long developed game in 2024.

The Hsien are said to be the changelings of East Asia...but that's...a stretch, so why not use them in your Mage game instead? Adam and Terry talk Shinma, hanumen, suijen, and tasty tasty dragon's nests in Land of Eight Million Dreams. Changeling the Podcast's Land of Eight Million Dreams episode This book…

David and Jordan review two highly anticipated indie RPGs: Darkest Dungeon 2 and Gestalt: Steam and Cinder. Wish there was an easier way to keep up to date on all the RPG news and releases?The Thirsty Mage is now publishing a monthly newsletter that provides all the RPG information you could want to know from the past month. Click on the link to re…

With all of the improvements to the OS, and the addition of an OLED screen option, is Steam Deck currently the best device to play RPGs? Wish there was an easier way to keep up to date on all the RPG news and releases? The Thirsty Mage is now publishing a monthly newsletter that provides all the RPG information you could want to know from the past …

Sources run the gamut for how many mages are running around the World of Darkness, how should your game change based on their commonality? Terry and Bryce talk low mage counts games and how to run them. Ascension's Landscape - Terry's book of storyteller advice Hidden Lore - 2e overflow book with mage count Malcolm Sheppard's Distribution - Former …

The latest Legend of Heroes game is finally here! David and Jordan provide a spoiler-free review of Trails Through Daybreak.Wish there was an easier way to keep up to date on all the RPG news and releases?The Thirsty Mage is now publishing a monthly newsletter that provides all the RPG information you could want to know from the past month. Click o…

Metaplot can be hard to approach, so how do pick what to add? How do you fill in what happened since Avatar Storm? Terry and Michael talk Avatar Storms, the Sphinx, STV supplements, and many many factional plot hooks. The Riddle of the Sphinx - Michael's book on adding plot between Revised and M20 Strange Yesterdays - Alternatives to the 2e/Revised…

Everyone talks about Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door, but is it really the best Paper Mario game? Paige and David discuss the recently released remake and compare it to the original Nintendo 64 game.Wish there was an easier way to keep up to date on all the RPG news and releases?The Thirsty Mage is now publishing a monthly newsletter that provi…

The Year of the Lotus added East Asian elements to many gamelines, what can Mage players take from the supplements for other lines? Adam and Terry talk the Shih, the Shen, and ass tattoos in World of Darkness: Demon Hunter X. World of Darkness: Demon Hunter X - This book Land of Eight Million Dreams - Next book…

Mages can live centuries with minds both powerful and fluid, how do we feature memory as a central story idea? Bryce and Terry talk the Mind Sphere, strategic forgetting and There Is No Antimemetics Division. There Is No Antimemetics Division (CC) - One of the inspirations for the episode. Also available in dead tree form SCP Foundation - Wiki that…

The thrilling conclusion to our ongoing Final Fantasy VII Rebirth series. David and Casey discuss the wild ending, and provide our final thoughts on what has been one of the greatest video game experiences ever created.Wish there was an easier way to keep up to date on all the RPG news and releases?The Thirsty Mage is now publishing a monthly newsl…

It's the 25th anniversary of the Week of Nightmares - so I had to do an episode on it! Don't worry, there'll be less metaplot in the months to come, I think I've done enough of it for now. If you are feeling generous and want me to keep doing what I'm doing, I've added a tip jar - but no pressure: https://ko-fi.com/tiptheparadoxspirits --- Jen is a…