by Mage: The Podcast
A podcast dedicated to exploring the Mage: The Ascension, a role-playing game (RPG) based in the World of Darkness.
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4/14/2018
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April 19, 2025
<p>Adam’s riding solo on this one, and he’s pulling a bundle of helpful tricks and tips out of his Storyteller’s saddlebag—especially for folks just starting out running Mage games. If you’re a veteran, you might hear some familiar ground, but if you’re new to the Storyteller’s seat, this one’s a gold mine.</p>Show Notes<ul> <li>🔍 <strong>Mysteries in Mage</strong><br />How to prep, run, and avoid dead-ends in investigative stories using the <a href="https://thealexandrian.net/wordpress/1118/roleplaying-games/three-clue-rule" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Three Clue Rule</a>, leads vs. evidence, and flexible scene design.</li> <li>📉 <strong>Failing Forward</strong><br />Why a botched roll doesn’t have to mean failure. Let the players move forward with consequences instead of slamming the brakes.</li> <li>🎲 <strong>Let It Ride</strong><br />One roll covers an entire scene—less stress, more fun. A simple rule to keep the tension without constant dice-checking.</li> <li>🏙️ <strong>Portraying Cities with Flavor</strong><br />Bring your setting to life! Split the city into districts, add landmarks and “scenic encounter” tables to make your urban Mage game sing.</li> <li>⏰ <strong>Faction Clocks</strong><br />A slick little tool to track what NPC factions are up to, using clocks to show progress and raise stakes in the background.</li> <li>😈 <strong>Villain Advice</strong><br />Three time-tested tips: <ul> <li>Let worthy foes emerge from play</li> <li>Keep villains offscreen and safe until the big showdown</li> <li>Don’t be afraid to let bad guys run away when things go south</li> </ul></li> <li>📚 <strong>Source of Inspiration</strong><br />Much of this wisdom comes from Justin Alexander’s book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/You-Want-Game-Master-Adventure_for/dp/1645679152" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">So You Want To Be A Game Master</a> and his legendary blog <a href="https://thealexandrian.net" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Alexandrian</a>, with Mage-friendly tweaks and examples sprinkled in.</li> <li>🎧 <strong>Related Episode</strong><br /><a href="https://magethepodcast.com/missions-mysteries-and-magick-paranormal-investigation-in-mage/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Missions, Mysteries, and Magick: Paranormal Investigation in Mage</a> - Using weird artifacts, team dynamics and investigations that make sense in the World of Darkness.</li></ul>
April 12, 2025
<p>Adam and Terry discuss Mage20 Sorcerer. What do the sorcerers and psychics of the World of Darkness get up to when they can't learn Sphere magick?</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Mage the Podcast social media links</strong></p><p>Website</p><p><a href="http://magethepodcast.com/">http://magethepodcast.com</a><br></p><p>Patreon</p><p><a href="https://bit.ly/MagePatreon">https://bit.ly/MagePatreon</a><br></p><p>Bluesky</p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/magethepodcast.bsky.social">https://bsky.app/profile/magethepodcast.bsky.social</a><br></p><p>Mastodon</p><p><a href="https://dice.camp/@magethepodcast">https://dice.camp/@magethepodcast</a><br></p><p>Threads</p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@magethepodcast">https://www.threads.net/@magethepodcast</a><br></p><p>Discord</p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/7rsy59Zz">https://discord.gg/7rsy59Zz</a></p>
March 29, 2025
<p>Adam interviews Jiba Anderson, author of the Bata'a chapter in Forbidden and Forgotten Orders.</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.griotenterprises.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Griot Enterprises</a></p><p><a href="https://www.rocbottomstudios.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Rocbottom Studios</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Mage the Podcast social media links</strong></p><p>Website</p><p><a href="http://magethepodcast.com/">http://magethepodcast.com</a><br></p><p>Patreon</p><p><a href="https://bit.ly/MagePatreon">https://bit.ly/MagePatreon</a><br></p><p>Bluesky</p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/magethepodcast.bsky.social">https://bsky.app/profile/magethepodcast.bsky.social</a><br></p><p>Mastodon</p><p><a href="https://dice.camp/@magethepodcast">https://dice.camp/@magethepodcast</a><br></p><p>Threads</p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@magethepodcast">https://www.threads.net/@magethepodcast</a><br></p><p>Discord</p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/7rsy59Zz">https://discord.gg/7rsy59Zz</a></p>
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