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This episode is a break from the usual review to give an example of the talks offered on Patreon. The team dives into talking around the books and their usage. Giving perspective and fun in discussing what we love.  Enjoy the episode and the upcoming werewolf review of the Fera book: Mokole! Support the showhttps://linktr.ee/25YearsOfVtM
Published 07/07/23
From Bob: We discuss with humor and praise the updates of revised and tackle some interesting points of view that are atypical to the average player. "Half human. Half beast. Predators that stalk the deepest woods and the darkest urban alleyways. Monsters that creep up on their prey like ghosts, then explode into a fury of claws and fangs. Beasts that howl under the full moon and kill those that cross the boundaries of their territory. Werewolves." --From the book Revised Edition Authors:...
Published 06/09/23
A fictional historical sourcebook for Werewolf the Apocalypse. Not to be confused with the revised version. Authors: Heather Curatola, Harry Heckel, Forrest B. Marchinton, Deena McKinney, Ethan Skemp Additional Material: Sean Jaffe Editor: Aileen E. Miles Art: John Cobb, Joe Corroney, Steve Ellis, Richard Kane Ferguson, Michael Gaydos, Jeff Holt, Brian LeBlanc, Larry MacDougall, Steve Prescott, Jeff Rebner, Alex Sheikman, Ron Spencer Art Director: Aileen E. Miles Cover Art: Dan...
Published 05/26/23
"What lines are you willing to cross when you push back against the evil that walks among us?" Lines Drawn in Blood presents a series of four stories that can be played individually or linked together to tell an entire chronicle. Pressure Test: Ghostly incursions are far more than the weight of individual sorrow. Outsiders: The residents of a small town break an ancient pact and pay the price. Blur the Lines: Occult symbols at a murder scene drag Hunters into a race against time. Alone in...
Published 05/12/23
Authors: Gavin Bennett, Bjorn T. Boe, Ally Chilson, Ben Grivno, Heather Grove, Harry Heckel IV, Heather Heckel, Shannon W. Hennessy, Ellen P. Kiley, James Kiley, Carrie Ann Lewis, Krister M. Michl, Matthew J. Rourke Summary: The 10 tribes of Garou once raged across the Dark Medieval, secure that none could challenge their power. They defended their sacred places without fear of man, Cainite or beast. But now that the first prophecy has come to pass, the werewolves know fear. Note We...
Published 04/21/23
Includes Profiles of seven clans of Kindred: Banu Haqim, Hecata, Lasombra, The Ministry, Ravnos, Salubri, and TzimisceExpanded rules for playing castoffs: Caitiff, Thin-Bloods, ghouls, and mortalsNew and Consolidated Discipline powers, Blood Sorcery rituals, and Thin-Blood Alchemy formulae, plus the Oblivion Discipline and its ceremoniesSystems and Advantages for coteries, including a coterie record sheetGuidelines and advice for non-traditional chronicles, including: all thin-blood,...
Published 04/13/23
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Published 03/24/23
Join us as we go over the bold project that is deigned to update Kindred of the East to modern Vampire 5th Edition. This book clears up the origin story of the original without abandoning the legacy material.  It does simplify the material to mechanically bring it to Vampire 5th Edition.  Find out what DJ and I thought of the book in this review! Support the showhttps://linktr.ee/25YearsOfVtM
Published 03/17/23
This was a ...check it out. What I will say is its proof of what can happen in actual play despite best intentions. We have the actual video still. If demand is enough and you "Need" to see it after seeing this video, we will post it provided the demand is enough. Post your comments accordingly. Support the showhttps://linktr.ee/25YearsOfVtM
Published 03/03/23
Bob and Co-host Mike tackle the Ratkin and try and understand the lives of the ultimate survivor Fera of werewolf the Apocalypse. Credits Author: Brian Campbell Comic Book Story & Art: Steve Prescott Developer: Ethan Skemp Editor: Aileen E. Miles Art Director: Aileen E. Miles Art: Mitch Byrd, Joe Corroney, Brian LeBlanc, Larry MacDougall, Steve Prescott, Jeff Rebner, Ron Spencer Back Cover Art: Steve Prescott Layout & Typesetting: Aileen E. Miles Cover Design: Aileen E....
Published 02/17/23
We open up our story with two Tremere flying in to Washing D.C. for find a rogue Pontefex. What they find is a city that is anything but Camarilla. Support the showhttps://linktr.ee/25YearsOfVtM
Published 02/10/23
The book is a solid look into WOD wild west life. We get into some of the book but some interesting if not uncomfortable topics led us to where truth was stranger than fiction. Part 2 on Patreon! Why? we owe a more focused discussion to tribal weaknesses and Storm born. Credits Authors: Brad Butkovich, Jackie Cassada, Ben Chessel, Lon Franson, Brian Glass, Michael Lee, Robert Scott Martin, Aileen E. Miles, James A. Moore, Devin Parker and Fred Yelk Developers: Ed Hall with Justin Achilli...
Published 12/18/22
The 25 crew opens up chapter two of Beckett's Jyhad Diary. Support the showhttps://linktr.ee/25YearsOfVtM
Published 12/02/22
Credits Authors: Nancy Amboy, Andrew Bates, Richard E. Dansky, Steve Miller, Derek Pearcy, Ethan Skemp, John Wick and Fred Yelk Developers: Justin Achilli and Richard E. Dansky Editor: Aileen E. Miles Art Director: Lawrence Snelly Layout & Typesetting: Robby Poore Interior Art: Ron Brown, Tom Fowler, Scott Fischer, Darren Frydendall, Jeff Parker, Shea Anton Pensa, Matt Roach Front Cover Art: Andrew Robinson Back Cover Art: Matt Roach Front & Back Cover Design: Robby Poore Intro and...
Published 11/18/22
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Published 11/04/22
Bob and DJ interview with Thomas Filippi of Flyos! They dive in to the upcoming Werewolf: the Apocalypse - Retaliation and the soon to come Vampire: the Masquerade - Chapters. Get notified of Retaliation's Kickstart campaign at https://bit.ly/flyos-25-retaliation Check them out at:  werewolftheapocalypse-retaliation.comhttps://www.flyosgames.comSupport the showhttps://linktr.ee/25YearsOfVtM
Published 10/28/22
Spiders and Drones and Cyberware! Sit down with Bob, Brennan and Mike as we crack open the Book of the Weaver! Credits Authors: Sue Armstrong, Deena McKinney, Ethan Skemp, Sven Skoog Developer: Ethan Skemp Editor: Aileen E. Miles Art Director: Aileen E. Miles Artists: Steve Ellis, Jeff Holt, Steve Prescott, Ron Spencer, Drew Tucker Front Cover Artist: Steve Stone Back Cover Artist: Steve Prescott Layout , Typesetting & Cover Design: Aileen E. Miles Intro and Outro music - Berserkir by...
Published 10/21/22
Last week we told you that there’d be only one review a month going forward and that is still true, a week from today the Book of the Weaver will be released on this feed. To our patrons though we are releasing these reviews a week early as a thank you for supporting us and this’ll be an additional benefit going forward, if you’re listening to this now, then that means it’s available on Patreon or the RSS feed Patreon makes for you. Lastly a small reminder that, while the reviews are only...
Published 10/14/22
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Published 10/07/22
Brennan and DJ get to a long awaited book, Vampire: the Requiem 2nd edition! This book marks Onyx Path's development of Vampire: the Requiem... kinda. We'll get into. Credits Authors: Rose Bailey, David Brookshaw, N. Conte, Joshua Alan Doetsch, Elizabeth Greenberg, Susann Hessen, David A Hill Jr, Alec Humphrey, Wood Ingham, Audrey Whitman, Stew Wilson, Filamena Young Developer: Rose Bailey Editor: Ellen Kiley Creative Director: Richard Thomas Art Direction and Design: Mike Chaney Interior...
Published 09/30/22
Bob and Mike once again dance the spiral in our review of Book of the Wyrm 2nd Edition! Credits Authors: Brian Campbell (Black Spiral Dancers), Sam Inabinet (Cosmology), Deena McKinney (Pentex), Jim Moore (Monsters) Additional Material: Justin Achilli, Ethan Skemp Developer: Ethan Skemp Editor: Aileen E. Miles Art Director: Aileen E. Miles Layout & Typesetting: Pauline Benney Art: Andrew Bates, Ron Brown, John Cobb, Guy Davis, Steve Ellis, Jeff Holt, Brian LeBlanc, Vince Locke, Steve...
Published 09/23/22
Grab your incense and athames because Bob, Brennan and DJ are reviewing Blood Sorcery: Sacraments & Blasphemies! Credits Authors: Benjamin Baugh, David Brookshaw, David A. Hill Jr., Travis Stout Developer: Rose Bailey Editor: John Chambers Artists: Andy Hepworth, Pat Loboyko, & Cathy Wilkins Art Director: Richard Thomas Creative Director: Richard Thomas Cover and Interior Design: Mike Chaney Support the showhttps://linktr.ee/25YearsOfVtM
Published 09/16/22
Credits Authors: Justin Achilli, Andrew Bates, Bill Bridges, Jackie Cassada, Jim Comer, Richard Dansky, Lon Franson, Brian Glass, Ed Hall, Stephan Herman, Aileen E. Miles, James Moore, Devin Parker, Nicky Rea, Ethan Skemp, Fred Yelk Developer: Ethan Skemp Editor: Ed Hall, Allison Sturms Additional Editing: Courtney King Art: Ron Brown, Steve Ellis, Jason Felix, Richard Kane Ferguson, Michael Gaydos, Pia Guerra, Tony Harris, Jeff Holt, Brian LeBlanc, Vince Locke, Steve Prescott, Jeff Rebner,...
Published 09/09/22
Bob and Mike talk about the Strange, Dead Love of vampires. Credits Authors: Jess Hartley, Monica Valentinelli, Filamena Young Creative Director: Richard Thomas Developers: Russell Bailey and Eddy Webb Editor: Genevieve Podleski Book Design: Ron Thompson Interior Art: Ken Meyer. Jr. Cover: Christopher Shy Support the show
Published 09/02/22
Credits Authors: Jackie Cassada and Nicky Rea Developer: Ethan Skemp Editors: Cynthia Summers and Carl Bowen Art Director: Aileen E. Miles Layout and Typesetting: Aileen E. Miles Art: Pia Guerra, Jeremy Jarvis, Ron Spencer, Drew Tucker Comic Book Art: Steve Prescott Cover Art: Steve Prescott Cover Design: Aileen E. Miles Intro and Outro music - Berserkir by Danheim, used with permission. Support the show
Published 08/26/22