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Post by gregm on Oct 8, 2017 5:41:07 GMT
The next release has been announced: The Rats in the Walls - release due mid-November Website
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Post by gregm on Nov 7, 2017 8:28:21 GMT
Rats in the Walls cover released (the story still listed as being released mid-November)
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Post by pawntake on Nov 7, 2017 12:08:00 GMT
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Post by gregm on Nov 11, 2017 6:38:22 GMT
The Dark Adventures Radio Theatre facebook page has been updated to indicate that The Rats in the Wall has been sent to the replicator. No change to the release date (mid-November) has been mentioned...
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Post by gregm on Nov 18, 2017 2:47:47 GMT
Poat of the DART Facebook page:
"Sorry guys, due to a printer's error, it looks like Rats will be delayed to early next week."
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Post by gregm on Nov 22, 2017 12:05:04 GMT
Another new release has materialised today - and it's * FREE*! In this case, it's not Lovecraft at all but rather Edgar Allen Poe's The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar You need to add it to your cart and go through the motions of paying for it - this gives access to a downloadable zipped file at no cost to you. Only just seen it, and my copy has just downloaded...
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Post by gregm on Nov 23, 2017 19:04:37 GMT
And now Rats in the Walls is being released - according to the DART Facebook page, download links are being sent and the CDs will be in the mail shortly
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Post by gregm on Feb 2, 2018 8:37:12 GMT
Over in the DART private group on Facebook (which you can join, if interested), it is reported that the next group of audios have been discussed. No name or even numbers of releases, but the script for the first release is being prepared. It will be the second release where it will be an anthology of short stories - the previous anthology release, A Solstice Carol, was three shorter pieces with a framing device - like an Amicus anthology film.
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Post by jjjjj on Feb 6, 2018 12:36:41 GMT
So I never use my computer anymore, and these intrigue me. I see these are not available on audible, anyone know if these are accessible via any services for iPhones to download and listen? I hate messing with iTunes to move files to my phone, it always messes something up, so hoping there is a way to get these without pc involvement.
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Post by gregm on Feb 6, 2018 18:59:50 GMT
I'm not an iPhone user, so not sure of any specific answers in that regard. Originally these were produced as physical items, each CD accompanied by a range of props, but they can be purchased as digital downloads directly from store.hplhs.org/collections/dark-adventure-radio-theatre, but if there are any iPhone-specific matters, I can't say. The digital downloads (from the ones I've received when I've ordered the CDs) have mostly been single files rather than multiple tracks, so presumably less likely to be mucked about by whatever app you play audio on. Hope that helps...
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Post by gregm on Feb 28, 2018 4:46:13 GMT
The anthology release I mentioned above has now been formally announced. It's called Bad Medicine, and is estimated to be released in April. The stories are: Cool Air, The Picture in the House (both adapted from stories by H P Lovecraft), and The Case of M. Valdemar (from a story by Edgar Allen Poe). It's an anthology of medical horror stories. People who follow these releases will recall The Case of M. Valdemar was released as a freebie last year, but apparently this is not exactly the same. The product page for this new release says that the story has had substantial adjustments to it, not to change the story but to fit in with the anthology format. (The original version is still available for free.) I'm not reproducing the cover from the site as it is noted as being a temporary picture while the cover is being finalised.
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Post by gregm on Apr 2, 2018 21:58:26 GMT
The cover for Bad Medicine has been revealed: It's due for release later this month - more info here. The next release has been announced as The Masks of Nyarlathotep, adapted from an RPG module published by Chaosium. A further release is in devlopment, not yet announced but said to be an adaptation of one of H P Lovecraft's stories.
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Post by gregm on Apr 12, 2018 5:52:14 GMT
The DART Facebook page indicates that the CDs for Bad Medicine are back from the replicators, and the emailing of downloads has started. (Like Big Finish, DART provides a free download to purchasers, although it is normally chapterised...)
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Post by gregm on Apr 26, 2018 8:51:51 GMT
Information online is that Masks of Nyarlathotep will be weighing in at 7 hours! Feedback on the format it should be released in is being sought at the Dark Adventures Radio Theatre Facebook page - it's a private group, so you'll have to apply to join before you can give feedback.
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Post by gregm on May 10, 2018 21:33:45 GMT
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Post by gregm on Jun 8, 2018 4:12:56 GMT
Masks of Nyarlathotep is now up for pre-order. It's pricey, but weighs in at 6 CDs (or about 7 hours of audio). There are 5 editions - download only, the standard 6 CD physical set (with 21 props - and some extra props if you pre-order), the deluxe 6 CD set (with "more than 50 physical props"), the Gamer Prop set with no audio play but "all the props for the Call of Cthulhu game supplement" - something over 100 props), and the Super Deluxe set (which combines the deluxe set and the gamer prop set). At the moment the deluxe and super deluxe sets can't be pre-ordered (apparently the props aren't finalised), but if you pre-order the standard set, you can upgrade to the deluxe or super deluxe version later. It is estimated it will be released at the beginning of September. At the Dark Adventure Radio Theatre page on Facebook, it has been revealed that the printed scrip weighs approx 2.1 lbs (that's just shy of 1 kg), and that a "second bath of 15 actors" were coming in to record their parts. (Does that mean 30+ actors?)
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Post by ljwilson on Jun 9, 2018 17:33:03 GMT
Keep posting updated gregm, this sounds like it could be very good indeed!
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Post by gregm on Jun 13, 2018 7:18:40 GMT
Most recent post at the DART Facebook page talks about assembling the cast - so perhaps those earlier mentioned 15 actors were either doing a readthrough to help with timing or possibly recording minor parts that will be incorporated into the main recording? In any case, with early September as the estimated release, I can only imagine there'll be some longish recording sessions...
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Post by gregm on Jun 28, 2018 3:54:07 GMT
The DART Facebook page indicates that the recording of Masks of Nyarlathotep is now about half-way through - which would be approximately 3 CDs worth of dialogue.
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Post by gregm on Jul 24, 2018 15:46:59 GMT
The DART page on Facebook suggests Masks of Nyarlathotep is about 90% recorded
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