Grim Dark Podcast

Episode 70 - "Sneaky Sentinel" - It's back to the Spinward Front and Only War as we discuss awarding and managing XP in game. We also preview Dawn of War III from E3, discuss the Recon regimental doctrine, and talk about the importance of building your campaign around the characters.

Episode 69 - "Fear Itself" - It's time for our latest Black Crusade episode. In this show we take a look at the Advanced Hordes system from Tome of Blood. We also review a couple of items, discuss the Night Lords Chaos Space Marine, and chat about the implications of fear as a narrative device on your campaign and players.

Episode 68 - "The Anvil of War" - We take our first look at some real house-rules as we discuss the options for crafting your own equipment in Deathwatch. We also review Deathwatch Overkill, discuss the Salamanders chapter, and consider ways for making your Space Marine downtime a little more engaging.

Episode 67 - "Burden of Rule" - Fortuitous timing sees us do our latest Rogue Trader episode right as we begin a new campaign. We start by looking at the Colony creation system. We also review the Soul Reaver, discuss the Hazeroth-CLass Privateer, and discuss the implications of empire building in your game.

Episode 66 - "Faith Beyond Reason" - It's all faith and fire in our latest Dark Heresy episode in which we look at the character traits system. We also review Daemon Hunter from 1st Edition, discuss the Fanatic role, and consider the options for bring 1st Edition material in to your 2nd Edition game.

Episode 65 - "Drive Me Closer" - We return to the Spinward Front in our latest Only War episode where we talk about the structures and ranks of the Imperial Guard. We also review the Departmento Munitorum Handbook, discuss the Armoured Regiment in our new career section and ponder the nature of the dark humour which is typical of 40K.

Episode 64 - "Walk Forward and Shoot" - It's time for another Black Crusade episode, and this time around we're talking about the Rites and Rituals system. We also review Deathwatch Enhanced Edition, examine the Idolitrex Magos of Forge Polix and talk about some options to bring a little atmosphere to your gaming table.

Episode 63 - "Honour the Codex" - Recording from GamerNationCon 3 we bring you our latest Deathwatch episode. This time around we're chatting about the Advanced Squad Mode system. We also review Falling Star, look in to the Ultramarines and consider methods for introducing your friends to 40K role playing.

Episode 62 - "Ship Shape" - We delve in to all aspects of ships in our latest Rogue Trader episode. First off, we have an interview with Ross Watson about the new Battlefleet Gothic computer game. We also review Fallen Suns, take a new approach to our career discussion and talk about the importance of the ship as a character.

Episode 61 - "Bad Deals" - After a short hiatus due to life, we are back with our latest Dark Heresy show. This time around, we are looking at the Dark Pacts system from Enemies Beyond. We also review Enemies Beyond, discuss the Warrior role and provide some advice for portraying Daemons in your game.

Episode 60 - "Tools for the Tool God" - We take a deeper look at technology in the Astra Militarum, starting with the Patterns system from Shield of Humanity. We also review the Imperial Infantryman's Uplifting Primer, discuss the Tech-Priest Enginseer support speciality and ask what life is like for the average Imperial citizen.

Episode 59 - "Fury Road" - We hope you've bought your blood for the Blood God to our latest Black Crusade show where we start by discussing Legacy Weapons. We also review Broken Chains, discuss the Chem Hunter of Messia and consider the very nature of Khorne.

Episode 58 - "I Am Iron Man" - We delve in to the Jericho Reach with our latest Death Watch show. This time around we tackle the Power Armour system. We also review Ark of Lost Souls, discuss the Iron Hands and give our two cents on a listener question about adapting the systems to other types of play.

Episode 57 - "The Greater Good" - We return to Rogue Trader, and this time around we take a closer look at the mass combat rules from Battlefleet Koronus. We also review Citadel of Skulls, discuss the Tau career and give a little more advice on using lost Imperial worlds in your game.

Episode 56 - "Drudging Work" - With the release of Enemies Without, we turn our latest Dark Heresy episode towards the Explications system. We review the book itself of course, discuss the Seeker role and tackle a listener question on how to use Xenos in your game.

Episode 55 - "Tempestus Extremis" - We are back around to disussing Only War, in this episode we look at the Formations system from Enemies of the Imperium. We also review Codex: Militarum Tempestus, discuss the Storm Trooper support specialty and give some advice on game pacing.

Episode 54 - "Depths of Depravity" - In our latest Black Crusade episode we discuss all things Slaanesh, starting with the Social Conflicts system. We also review Binding Contracts, chat all about the Noise Marines and go in depth about the nature of the Prince of Pleasure him/herself.

Episode 53 - "Assault Doctrine" - We're back around to Deathwatch, and in this episode we go through the Massed Battle rules from Mark of the Xenos. We also review The Rising Tempest, go through the history and culture of the Blood Angels and have a chat about using the Inquisition in your Deathwatch game.

Episode 52 - "Truly Alien" - You're going to need a shower after our latest Rogue Trader episode as we discuss playing filthy Xenos in your campaign. We also review The Frozen Reaches, talk all about the Dark Eldar and discuss the benefits and troubles of gaming online.

Episode 51 - "Beyond the Lore" - We enter a lore filled Dark Heresy episode as we discuss (sometimes at odds) the lore skills in 2nd edition. We also review Creatures Anathema, discuss the Sage role and discuss the perils of when your character knows too much.