Synecdoche – Page 31

May 3, 2018May 8, 2018

Life by Antonios Rave-N Galatis

On today’s show we’re going to do something different. Instead of talking about Mage were going to hear the short story “Life” read by the author, Antonios Galatis. “Life” is from the Truth Beyond Paradox anthology and you can find on Amazon or DriveThruRPG.

I’m really excited about today’s show because ever since I heard the Walking Away from Arcadia Changeling podcast’s “Beyond the Mists” short story I’ve wanted to do something like on this show. Go listen to “Beyond the Mists,” it’s fantastic.

I’ve been a member of the Mage: The Ascension Facebook group for a couple of months and in that time I’ve met some really wonderful people. In fact, that’s show I met Satyros Brucato, the co-creator of Mage. When I discovered Antonios was also a member of the group I approached him about reading his short story for the show. I was thrilled that he agreed to do it and even more surprised that he went above and beyond to produce a professional recording of his story. Antonios could have recored it on his laptop or phone with a headset and I would have been happy with whatever I got. I’m floored that Antonios was so generous with his time to record “Life” and he’s set the bar for future short stories to appear on Mage: The Podcast.

We’ll also have Andonee as a guest on the show this Saturday at 10 AM Pacific on Zcast. As usual, you can join in in realtime with any questions you have for Antonios or post your questions on Twitter @magethepodcast or metal us at magethepodcast@gmail.com.

See you then!

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April 28, 2018April 28, 2018

Metaplot in Mage: The Ascension

On today's show Mage: The Ascension co-creator Satyros Brucato and Darker Days Radio co-founder Mark Hope join us to to discuss metaplot in Mage. We talk about how Mark got into RPGs and Mage; what is metaplot and how does it relate to Mage; the House of Helekar and the beginning of the metaplot; the cautionary tale of Vormaas; if Amanda will return to Mage; should you check in with your players regarding the metaplot; The Year of the Reckoning; the Avatar Storm; the Horizon War trilogy; Porthos Fitz-Empress; the Whiteout; how Ron Perelman wiped out 30% of the comic book and gaming industry in the 90s and how it effected the metaplot for Wraith and Changeling; will there be future Sorcerer's Crusade-related releases; how to use Threat Null as antagonists but still keep the Umbra open for player exploration; what elements didn’t make it into the Mage metaplot; what happend to the Jade Demon; Big Trouble in Little China; what the main difference in game mechanics between Victorian Age: Mage and Mage 20 is.

Join us next week when Antonios Galatis reads his short story, “Life," from the Truth Beyond Paradox anthology.

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April 21, 2018February 5, 2019

The Lexicon of Mage

On today’s show co-host Adam Simpson shares how he discovered role playing games and Mage: the Ascension; we discuss the lexicon of Mage and cover arete, seeking, avatar, arcane, ascension and the Ascension War.

Next week Mage co-creator Satyros Brucato returns to the podcast and we are joined by Darker Days co-founder Mark Hope will talk about the metaplot of Mage: the Ascension.

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April 14, 2018February 5, 2019

What is Mage: The Ascension?

Welcome to the first episode of Mage: The Podcast! On today’s show we’re joined by Mage: The Ascension’s co-creator, Satyros Brucato. We discuss what the Mage role playing game is; how the game has changed in nearly 25 years; how Mage has been updated for the 21st centry; if Gods and Monsters and Book of the Fallen will be released by Onyx Path Publishing this year; how have the themes in White Wolf have changed in the last 20 years; will the rest of the World of Darkenss related games be updated; what was the experience was like taking over Mage; how Mage has changed some people’s lives; a look back at the Traditions in Mage and how they have been updated; Erik Davis’ book, TechGnosis: Myth, Magic, and Mysticism in the Age of Information; are there any plans to make Mind’s Eye Theatre available for Mage; how to prepare a three-act structure for Mage; if the Traditions have been balanced.