Paradox: A Mage the Ascension Podcast

Heads up about this episode - it's not perfect. Of course, my carefully planned return went to pieces the moment I looked away. I found an issue with Episode 31 and so figured I'd fix it and edit it quickly while I was out of town given that I had access to everything I needed access to - boy was I wrong! I forgot the edited version of the episode, so had to cobble something together AND I forgot some important things like the wifi dongle to let my desktop go online and authenticate the subscription our corporate overlords insist we buy....<sighs> I managed to find an open source editing program that I could use from my laptop at least (not Audacity, I had to do it from my web browser because it's a work laptop shhhh), so I could at least get you all something today. However, I am <well> aware that the pacing of my sentences is off, the sound is off where I obviously re-recorded some lines and, well, it's just not up to my usual audio editing standards. I still wanted to get this out on time though, and once I get back to my usual setup I can get a do-over and reupload it. Sorry for the potato audio, maybe the content will at least make up for it though. If you are feeling generous and want me to keep doing what I'm doing and appease the subscription overlords, I've added a tip jar - but no pressure: https://ko-fi.com/tiptheparadoxspirits --- Jen is a cast member at Dork Tales with a particular love for World of Darkness games, especially Mage: the Ascension. Catch her on the Dork Tales channels in their Victorian Era Mage game, or, if you subscribe to the Dork Tales Patreon, you can watch her as the Storyteller in Technocracy: Zero Sum (now almost all on YouTube for everyone!). #rpg #podcast #ttrpg #magetheascension #mage #m20 #whitewolf #onyxpath #dorktales --- The following music was used for this media project: Music: Subversion by Phat Sounds

We're Back! I did it! An episode from The Before Times - that I never quite got edited and uploaded. Enjoy your double length feature on magic in combat! If you are feeling generous and want me to keep doing what I'm doing, I've added a tip jar - but no pressure: https://ko-fi.com/tiptheparadoxspirits --- Jen is a cast member at Dork Tales with a particular love for World of Darkness games, especially Mage: the Ascension. Catch her on the Dork Tales channels in their Victorian Era Mage game, or, if you subscribe to the Dork Tales Patreon, you can watch her as the Storyteller in Technocracy: Zero Sum (now almost all on YouTube for everyone!). #rpg #podcast #ttrpg #magetheascension #mage #m20 #whitewolf #onyxpath #dorktales --- The following music was used for this media project: Music: Subversion by Phat Sounds

Content Warning: Life events. Hey folks. I'm sorry I went AWOL after hoping I'd be back. This brief blurb sort of explains things - at least as much as I want to explain them. Thanks for being here. If you are feeling generous and want me to keep doing what I'm doing, I've added a tip jar - but no pressure: https://ko-fi.com/tiptheparadoxspirits --- Jen is a cast member at Dork Tales with a particular love for World of Darkness games, especially Mage: the Ascension. Catch her on the Dork Tales channels in their Victorian Era Mage game, or, if you subscribe to the Dork Tales Patreon, you can watch her as the Storyteller in Technocracy: Zero Sum (now all on YouTube for everyone!). And there are new games in the works! #rpg #podcast #ttrpg #magetheascension #mage #m20 #whitewolf #onyxpath #dorktales --- The following music was used for this media project: Music: Subversion by Phat Sounds

Well. That was certainly. A break. If you're still here, thank you. I'm sorry I had to deal with a lot of life all suddenly, and this example isn't quite up to snuff (particularly the ending, but that's another story), but it's here. Finally. We're back baby! I do recommend re-listening to Episode 29 before this, as I literally clipped this out of that episode and therefore don't explain everything again. However, I also managed to accidentally save Episode 29 as a Draft, which meant I had to republish it.....So if you're wondering why it showed up again, apparently my subconscious needed you to remember it! Or something. Maybe I'm just tired....That's probably it. If you are feeling generous and want me to keep doing what I'm doing, I've added a tip jar - but no pressure: https://ko-fi.com/tiptheparadoxspirits --- Jen is a cast member at Dork Tales with a particular love for World of Darkness games, especially Mage: the Ascension. Catch her on the Dork Tales channels in their Victorian Era Mage game, or, if you subscribe to the Dork Tales Patreon, you can watch her as the Storyteller in Technocracy: Zero Sum (now almost all on YouTube for everyone!). #rpg #podcast #ttrpg #magetheascension #mage #m20 #whitewolf #onyxpath #dorktales --- The following music was used for this media project: Music: Subversion by Phat Sounds

Time for a hefty episode about combat mechanics - something I'm sure everyone wanted, and most people do actually need. This episode is just the very basic and mundane combat mechanics, and I'll be doing another episode on the magic side of things for January's episode - after I get the combat example edited, of course! Happy Holidays to all who celebrate! If you are feeling generous and want me to keep doing what I'm doing, I've added a tip jar - but no pressure: https://ko-fi.com/tiptheparadoxspirits --- Jen is a cast member at Dork Tales with a particular love for World of Darkness games, especially Mage: the Ascension. Catch her on the Dork Tales channels in their Victorian Era Mage game, or, if you subscribe to the Dork Tales Patreon, you can watch her as the Storyteller in Technocracy: Zero Sum (now almost all on YouTube for everyone!). #rpg #podcast #ttrpg #magetheascension #mage #m20 #whitewolf #onyxpath #dorktales --- The following music was used for this media project: Music: Subversion by Phat Sounds

Just a quick note explaining the delay on the combat example piece. Life is being a bit rough at the moment, but I'm hoping to be back in full force soon! If you are feeling generous and want me to keep doing what I'm doing, I've added a tip jar - but no pressure: https://ko-fi.com/tiptheparadoxspirits --- Jen is a cast member at Dork Tales with a particular love for World of Darkness games, especially Mage: the Ascension. Catch her on the Dork Tales channels in their Victorian Era Mage game, or, if you subscribe to the Dork Tales Patreon, you can watch her as the Storyteller in Technocracy: Zero Sum (now almost all on YouTube for everyone!). #rpg #podcast #ttrpg #magetheascension #mage #m20 #whitewolf #onyxpath #dorktales --- The following music was used for this media project: Music: Subversion by Phat Sounds

What's this? What's this! An early Paradox episode?! Happy Hallowe'en! Spooky season continues with a look at the Hollow Ones. If you are feeling generous and want me to keep doing what I'm doing, I've added a tip jar - but no pressure: https://ko-fi.com/tiptheparadoxspirits --- Jen is a cast member at Dork Tales with a particular love for World of Darkness games, especially Mage: the Ascension. Catch her on the Dork Tales channels in their Victorian Era Mage game, or, if you subscribe to the Dork Tales Patreon, you can watch her as the Storyteller in Technocracy: Zero Sum (now almost all on YouTube for everyone!). #rpg #podcast #ttrpg #magetheascension #mage #m20 #whitewolf #onyxpath #dorktales --- The following music was used for this media project: Music: Subversion by Phat Sounds

Look at us go! Got this episode out *almost* when it was supposed to come out! It's spooky season - so let's talk about death, jhor, and the Chakravanti. If you are feeling generous and want me to keep doing what I'm doing, I've added a tip jar - but no pressure: https://ko-fi.com/tiptheparadoxspirits --- Jen is a cast member at Dork Tales with a particular love for World of Darkness games, especially Mage: the Ascension. Catch her on the Dork Tales channels in their Victorian Era Mage game, or, if you subscribe to the Dork Tales Patreon, you can watch her as the Storyteller in Technocracy: Zero Sum. #rpg #podcast #ttrpg #magetheascension #mage #m20 #whitewolf #onyxpath #dorktales --- The following music was used for this media project: Music: Subversion by Phat Sounds

Here we go again - it's the Akashayana this time! If you are feeling generous and want me to keep doing what I'm doing, I've added a tip jar - but no pressure: https://ko-fi.com/tiptheparadoxspirits --- Jen is a cast member at Dork Tales with a particular love for World of Darkness games, especially Mage: the Ascension. Catch her on the Dork Tales channels in their Victorian Era Mage game, or, if you subscribe to the Dork Tales Patreon, you can watch her as the Storyteller in Technocracy: Zero Sum. #rpg #podcast #ttrpg #magetheascension #mage #m20 #whitewolf #onyxpath #dorktales --- The following music was used for this media project: Music: Subversion by Phat Sounds

Sorry for the delay on this one - turns out I had more to say about the Hermetics than I thought! (Shocker, I know). However, someone who is often wiser than I am reminded me that a Hermetic is never late. Nor are they early. They arrive precisely when they mean to. So, I hope you enjoy this extra-large serving of Mage! If you are feeling generous and want me to keep doing what I'm doing, I've added a tip jar - but no pressure: https://ko-fi.com/tiptheparadoxspirits --- Jen is a cast member at Dork Tales with a particular love for World of Darkness games, especially Mage: the Ascension. Catch her on the Dork Tales channels in their Victorian Era Mage game, or, if you subscribe to the Dork Tales Patreon, you can watch her as the Storyteller in Technocracy: Zero Sum. #rpg #podcast #ttrpg #magetheascension #mage #m20 #whitewolf #onyxpath #dorktales --- The following music was used for this media project: Music: Subversion by Phat Sounds

It's the 25th anniversary of the Week of Nightmares - so I had to do an episode on it! Don't worry, there'll be less metaplot in the months to come, I think I've done enough of it for now. If you are feeling generous and want me to keep doing what I'm doing, I've added a tip jar - but no pressure: https://ko-fi.com/tiptheparadoxspirits --- Jen is a cast member at Dork Tales with a particular love for World of Darkness games, especially Mage: the Ascension. Catch her on the Dork Tales channels in their Victorian Era Mage game, or, if you subscribe to the Dork Tales Patreon, you can watch her as the Storyteller in Technocracy: Zero Sum. #rpg #podcast #ttrpg #magetheascension #mage #m20 #whitewolf #onyxpath #dorktales --- The following music was used for this media project: Music: Subversion by Phat Sounds

Hey look, a new episode! Just a brief little intro to some of the metaplot from Mage. Enjoy! If you are feeling generous and want me to keep doing what I'm doing, I've added a tip jar - but no pressure: https://ko-fi.com/tiptheparadoxspirits --- Jen is a cast member at Dork Tales with a particular love for World of Darkness games, especially Mage: the Ascension. Catch her on the Dork Tales channels in their Victorian Era Mage game, or, if you subscribe to the Dork Tales Patreon, you can watch her as the Storyteller in Technocracy: Zero Sum. #rpg #podcast #ttrpg #magetheascension #mage #m20 #whitewolf #onyxpath #dorktales --- The following music was used for this media project: Music: Subversion by Phat Sounds

Woo! It's my birthday! Happy birthday to me, and happy birthday to you (I guess) since we're back in action with Episode 22! Also May the Fourth be with you and all that. This episode is the long awaited episode of Paradox, about Paradox, which was delayed by - you guessed it, Paradox! Enjoy! If you are feeling generous and want me to keep doing what I'm doing, I've added a tip jar - but no pressure (due to the tech issues I was having with the other one, I changed up the provider): https://ko-fi.com/tiptheparadoxspirits --- Jen is a cast member at Dork Tales with a particular love for World of Darkness games, especially Mage: the Ascension. Catch her on the Dork Tales channels in their Victorian Era Mage game, or, if you subscribe to the Dork Tales Patreon, you can watch her as the Storyteller in Technocracy: Zero Sum. Kelly Clark is the host of Dork Tales, an actual play channel you can watch live at http://twitch.tv/dorktales or catch the backlog at https://www.youtube.com/dorktales . You can also catch their podcasts at https://dorktales.podbean.com including the newly released in podcast form Victorian Era mage game. #rpg #podcast #ttrpg #magetheascension #mage #m20 #whitewolf #onyxpath #dorktales --- The following music was used for this media project: Music: Subversion by Phat Sounds

Hello again! A new episode you ask? Not really - but as part of my apology for being behind on episode 22 I'm releasing other seekings I've done for Technocracy Zero Sum. It's Heather's turn! And somehow hers is the most Technocratic of them all! This seeking takes place between episodes nine and ten, neither of which have been released to the public yet, so be warned of spoilers. If you are feeling generous and want me to keep doing what I'm doing, I've added a tip jar - but no pressure: https://ko-fi.com/tiptheparadoxspirits --- Jen is a cast member at Dork Tales with a particular love for World of Darkness games, especially Mage: the Ascension. Catch her on the Dork Tales channels in their Victorian Era Mage game, or, if you subscribe to the Dork Tales Patreon, you can watch her as the Storyteller in Technocracy: Zero Sum. Kelly Clark is the host of Dork Tales, an actual play channel you can watch live at http://twitch.tv/dorktales or catch the backlog at https://www.youtube.com/dorktales . You can also catch their podcasts at https://dorktales.podbean.com including the newly released in podcast form Victorian Era mage game. #rpg #podcast #ttrpg #magetheascension #mage #m20 #whitewolf #onyxpath #dorktales --- The following music was used for this media project: Music: Subversion by Phat Sounds

Hello again! A new episode you ask? Not really - but as part of my apology for being behind on episode 22 I'm releasing other seekings I've done for Technocracy Zero Sum. This time it's Nolan's turn in the hot seat, and Kelly has many, many concerns. This seeking takes place between episodes six and seven, which are both out on YouTube now, but be warned, for here there be spoilers. If you are feeling generous and want me to keep doing what I'm doing, I've added a tip jar - but no pressure: https://ko-fi.com/tiptheparadoxspirits --- Jen is a cast member at Dork Tales with a particular love for World of Darkness games, especially Mage: the Ascension. Catch her on the Dork Tales channels in their Victorian Era Mage game, or, if you subscribe to the Dork Tales Patreon, you can watch her as the Storyteller in Technocracy: Zero Sum. Kelly Clark is the host of Dork Tales, an actual play channel you can watch live at http://twitch.tv/dorktales or catch the backlog at https://www.youtube.com/dorktales . You can also catch their podcasts at https://dorktales.podbean.com including the newly released in podcast form Victorian Era mage game. #rpg #podcast #ttrpg #magetheascension #mage #m20 #whitewolf #onyxpath #dorktales --- The following music was used for this media project: Music: Subversion by Phat Sounds

Hey folks - this is just a brief note to say hey, I'm not dead, and April's episode will be pushed back to May. The timestamp is correct - it's about 2 minutes of me just explaining what the heck has been going on with me. Hi to all the new people and thanks for your patience to those who have stuck with me. I appreciate you all, and I'm going to at least get something up before the end of April and I'll have the actual episode 22 up for the beginning of May <3. If you are feeling generous and want me to keep doing what I'm doing, I've added a tip jar - but no pressure (due to the tech issues I was having with the other one, I changed up the provider): https://ko-fi.com/tiptheparadoxspirits --- Jen is a cast member at Dork Tales with a particular love for World of Darkness games, especially Mage: the Ascension. Catch her on the Dork Tales channels in their Victorian Era Mage game, or, if you subscribe to the Dork Tales Patreon, you can watch her as the Storyteller in Technocracy: Zero Sum. Kelly Clark is the host of Dork Tales, an actual play channel you can watch live at http://twitch.tv/dorktales or catch the backlog at https://www.youtube.com/dorktales . You can also catch their podcasts at https://dorktales.podbean.com including the newly released in podcast form Victorian Era mage game. #rpg #podcast #ttrpg #magetheascension #mage #m20 #whitewolf #onyxpath #dorktales --- The following music was used for this media project: Music: Subversion by Phat Sounds

Hello again! Episode 21 is here to kick off the FIRST anniversary of the podcast! I can't believe it's been almost a year! In early April I'll release part 2 of this extra long chat I had with Kelly about the mage metaplot (part 1) and Paradox itself (part 2). If you are feeling generous and want me to keep doing what I'm doing, I've added a tip jar - but no pressure (due to the tech issues I was having with the other one, I changed up the provider): https://ko-fi.com/tiptheparadoxspirits --- Jen is a cast member at Dork Tales with a particular love for World of Darkness games, especially Mage: the Ascension. Catch her on the Dork Tales channels in their Victorian Era Mage game, or, if you subscribe to the Dork Tales Patreon, you can watch her as the Storyteller in Technocracy: Zero Sum. Kelly Clark is the host of Dork Tales, an actual play channel you can watch live at http://twitch.tv/dorktales or catch the backlog at https://www.youtube.com/dorktales . You can also catch their podcasts at https://dorktales.podbean.com including the newly released in podcast form Victorian Era mage game. #rpg #podcast #ttrpg #magetheascension #mage #m20 #whitewolf #onyxpath #dorktales --- The following music was used for this media project: Music: Subversion by Phat Sounds

Hello again! Episode 20 is finally here! Some life got in the way, as I explain in the episode, but also this episode got BIG. It makes sense since it's about Prime (which is kind of a big deal in Mage). Also I started rambling on tangents - related tangents! But sometimes this happens when I talk Mage, so we're all going to have to live with it. Apologies for some slightly off audio this time around - I ran into a few tech issues as well. (Note: as of February 3, 2024, 2:20 PM Pacific time, the tip jar linked below has started working again! Do let me know of any issues either through a message here or over on the Dork Tales discord server on my channel - Jen's Paradoxical Podcast Palace) If you are feeling generous and want me to keep doing what I'm doing, I've added a tip jar - but no pressure: https://ko-fi.com/tiptheparadoxspirits --- Jen is a cast member at Dork Tales with a particular love for World of Darkness games, especially Mage: the Ascension. Catch her on the Dork Tales channels in their Victorian Era Mage game, or, if you subscribe to the Dork Tales Patreon, you can watch her as the Storyteller in Technocracy: Zero Sum. Kelly Clark is the host of Dork Tales, an actual play channel you can watch live at http://twitch.tv/dorktales or catch the backlog at https://www.youtube.com/dorktales . You can also catch their podcasts at https://dorktales.podbean.com including the newly released in podcast form Victorian Era mage game. #rpg #podcast #ttrpg #magetheascension #mage #m20 #whitewolf #onyxpath #dorktales --- The following music was used for this media project: Music: Subversion by Phat Sounds

Starting the new year off with a bang! We're back to sphere deep dives with the final two - this week is Entropy. I adore the entropy sphere, so come listen to me talk about it for 15 minutes, give or take. If you are feeling generous and want me to keep doing what I'm doing, I've added a tip jar - but no pressure: https://ko-fi.com/tiptheparadoxspirits --- Jen is a cast member at Dork Tales with a particular love for World of Darkness games, especially Mage: the Ascension. Catch her on the Dork Tales channels in their Victorian Era Mage game, or, if you subscribe to the Dork Tales Patreon, you can watch her as the Storyteller in Technocracy: Zero Sum. Kelly Clark is the host of Dork Tales, an actual play channel you can watch live at http://twitch.tv/dorktales or catch the backlog at https://www.youtube.com/dorktales . You can also catch their podcasts at https://dorktales.podbean.com including the newly released in podcast form Victorian Era mage game. #rpg #podcast #ttrpg #magetheascension #mage #m20 #whitewolf #onyxpath #dorktales --- The following music was used for this media project: Music: Subversion by Phat Sounds Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/10290-subversion License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

If I've mentioned it once, I've mentioned it...at least three times. It's time to talk about the Metaphysic trinity in Mage the Ascension (or Metaphysical trinity, if you're fancy). The forum post by Saikou that I mention is here , and I truly thank so many other people for being able to explain things in a way I understand. Happy Holidays from Paradox! If you are feeling generous and want me to keep doing what I'm doing, I've added a tip jar - but no pressure: https://ko-fi.com/tiptheparadoxspirits --- Jen is a cast member at Dork Tales with a particular love for World of Darkness games, especially Mage: the Ascension. Catch her on the Dork Tales channels in their Victorian Era Mage game, or, if you subscribe to the Dork Tales Patreon, you can watch her as the Storyteller in Technocracy: Zero Sum. Kelly Clark is the host of Dork Tales, an actual play channel you can watch live at http://twitch.tv/dorktales or catch the backlog at https://www.youtube.com/dorktales . You can also catch their podcasts at https://dorktales.podbean.com including the newly released in podcast form Victorian Era mage game. #rpg #podcast #ttrpg #magetheascension #mage #m20 #whitewolf #onyxpath #dorktales --- The following music was used for this media project: Music: Subversion by Phat Sounds Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/10290-subversion License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license