Paradox: A Mage the Ascension Podcast
Paradox is a podcast about the TTRPG Mage: the Ascension and discusses the rules, mechanics, esoterica, and lore of the system in a combination of short- and long-form episodes. Contact and Inquiries through Comments or paradoxproductionspodcast@gmail.com
Episodes

Friday Mar 07, 2025
Episode 29.5 - Combat Example
Friday Mar 07, 2025
Friday Mar 07, 2025
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
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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!).
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Friday Mar 07, 2025
Episode 29 - Fight Club
Friday Mar 07, 2025
Friday Mar 07, 2025
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
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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
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Tuesday Dec 24, 2024
Episode 29.25 - An Interlude
Tuesday Dec 24, 2024
Tuesday Dec 24, 2024
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
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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
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Thursday Oct 31, 2024
Episode 28 - Hollowed Ground
Thursday Oct 31, 2024
Thursday Oct 31, 2024
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
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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
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Sunday Oct 06, 2024
Episode 27 - Death and Taxes
Sunday Oct 06, 2024
Sunday Oct 06, 2024
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
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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
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Friday Sep 20, 2024
Episode 26 - Zen and the Art of Magic
Friday Sep 20, 2024
Friday Sep 20, 2024
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
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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
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Thursday Aug 15, 2024
Episode 25 - The Stereotypical Wizard
Thursday Aug 15, 2024
Thursday Aug 15, 2024
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
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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
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Saturday Jul 06, 2024
Episode 24 - The Week of Nightmares
Saturday Jul 06, 2024
Saturday Jul 06, 2024
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
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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
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Saturday Jun 08, 2024
Episode 23 - Metaplot Madness
Saturday Jun 08, 2024
Saturday Jun 08, 2024
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
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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
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Saturday May 04, 2024
Episode 22 - Plot Twists and Paradoxes Part 2
Saturday May 04, 2024
Saturday May 04, 2024
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
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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
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