Grim Dark Podcast

Episode 90 - "Pool of Tiers" - It's our final show of 2017, and we've got a bit of Wrath and Glory news to talk about. With two info drops since our last episode, we take the opportunity this episode to discuss the dice pool system of Wrath and Glory, as well as take a look at the mechanics of Tiers of play.

Episode 89 - "Indomitus" - In our latest show we can talk a bit about James' experiences playing Wrath and Glory at the Ulisses offices. We also present the final part of our Dark Imperium history, this time we are focusing on the events of the Indomitus Crusade, and the Plague Wars of Ultramar.

Episode 88 - "The Maelstrom" - Once again we bring you the latest news from both Games Workshop and Ulisses North America on the development of Wrath and Glory. In this episode we continue our background overview on the events leading up to the Dark Imperium. Today we cover the Ultramar Campaign and the Terran Crusade.

Episode 87 - "The Gathering Storm" - A bit of a shorter episode this time as we tread water waiting to find out more about Wrath and Glory. In this episode we give you the first of a two part overview of the major events in the 40k universe associated with the change to the Dark Imperium setting.

Episode 86 - "Three Decades of Service" - This episode we celebrate the 30th anniversary of Warhammer 40k, notably with something of a retrospective on the product line, and also a review of the original Warhammer 40k: Rogue Trader book. We also welcome Ross Watson back to the show for our first live chat about Wrath and Glory.

Episode 85 - "Wrath and Glory" - In light of the new announcment from Ulisses Games, we spend a whole episode talking about and speculating on the upcoming Warhammer 40000 Wrath and Glory RPG.

Episode 84 - "Shrouded in Mystery" - We continue our series of discussions of adapting your RPGs to the 8th Edition setting with our latest Black Crusade show. We also talk about the Alpha Legion Chaos Space Marine specialty, review the new 8th Edition boxed sets, and consider the passage of time in the average campaign.

Episode 83 - "Grim Grim Darkness" - In light of the release of 8th Edition 40K we change up this Deathwatch episode somewhat, talking about running games in the updated setting. We also review Shadow War Armageddon, talk about the Storm Wardens, and argue about whether games can be run without systems.

Episode 82 - "Moving Forward" - This might be a Rogue Trader episode, but with all the developments around 8th Edition of 40k, we have to cover that. We also talk about the Vagabond-Class Merchant Trader, review Dawn of War 3, and consider the important points of time-keeping and downtime in your campaign.

Episode 81 - "The Best Defence" - Rumours abound about the future of Warhammer role playing and we are here to cover it all. We also do the first part of four of our review series on the Haarlock Trilogy, discuss the Crusader role, and talk about when rail-roading can work.

Episode 80 - "Retroactive Continuity" - In our latest Only War show, we start the story of our own campaign which started back in beta. We also preview Inquisitor Martyr, discuss the Hunter Killer regiment doctrine, and tackle the use of retconning in games.

Episode 79 - "Death and Disease" - We're back for another year, and this time around we give you the second part of our own Black Crusade campaign. We also review Hero Forge, discuss the Plague Marine, and consider what it means to truly embrace Chaos.

Episode 78 - "Abhor the Witch" - For our last episode of 2016, we're talking Deathwatch - specifically our own, newly created narrative. We also review Space Hulk Deathwing, discuss the Black Templars, and talk about ways to use space hulks in your Deathwatch game.

Episode 77 - "World Building" - As promised in an earlier episode, we are finally looking at the Star System Creation system for Rogue Trader. We also review Traitor's Nexus, discuss the Dauntless-Class Light Cruiser, and consider porting the 2nd Edition Dark Heresy rules into Rogue Trader.

Episode 76 - "The Road Warrior" - Our latest Dark Heresy 2nd Edition episode is all about vehicles as we look at the vehicles and mounts system. We also review the Exterminatus graphic novel, discuss the Ace role, and start a series on Inquisitorial factions with the Thorians.

Episode 75 - "Drop On In" - Picking up where we left off last episode, we are introducing our own Only War campaign. We also preview Space Hulk Deathwing, discuss the Drop Troop regimental doctrine, and consider ways to run a meta-campaign of Only War.

Episode 74 - "Money Matters" - Welcome to our latest Black Crusade episode where we are switching up the order a little, starting by introducing you to our own Black Crusade campaign. We also review The Tranzia Rebellion, discuss the Pirate Prince of the Ragged Helix archetype, and respond to a listener question about the economics of 40k.

Episode 73 - "Quoth the Raven" - We interupt our regularly scheduled Deathwatch episode to talk about the latest developments with the 40k RPGs. We also review Death Masque, discuss the Raven Guard chapter, and ponder who stealthy an eight foot man in power armour can be.

Episode 72 - "Xenophobia of Truth" - It's time to get your Endeavour on as we look at the Achievement Points system in Rogue Trader. We also review Shedding Light, discuss the Sword-Class Frigate, and chat about creating your own alien races for your games.

Episode 71 - "GenCon Special 3" - On top of it being our latest Dark Heresy show, it's also the show following GenCon. We cover the news such as it is coming out of the con. We also review Eisenhorn Xenos, discuss the Penitent role, and consider the importance of languages in RPGs.