The Dark Times: A Sci-Fi RPG Podcast

Special thanks to Psi Prime Productions for their video showcasing Starship Combat! Link down below. Since Sam is out of town when the Tech Core drops in full, we've produced this episode in advance with the preview screenshots and images available to us. Have you been enjoying the Tech Core? Let us know! Psi Prime Productions Video Follow us on Bluesky: thedarktimespod.bsky.social Want to ask...

Thanks to some excellent coverage from fellow members of the Starfinder 2nd Edition community, Sam and Stephen got a look at some of the Tactical Starship Combat mechanics that ship with the Tech Core. This and the next episode were recorded before the release of the Tech Core, so bear with us if we get some things incorrect. Follow us on Bluesky: thedarktimespod.bsky.social Want to ask something/...

They released a few pages from the Tech Core early! Sam and Stephen go over the table of contents and a few items included! Also this episode, Sam used our Build Bounty Rules to make a build of their own! To coincide with the release of the Absalom Station sourcebook, we want you to submit a Level 10 Build with a Starfinder 2E Class, plus: Roll a d20 to pick a neighborhood, corresponding to the nu...

To celebrate the release of the Secrets of the Swarm Adventure Path, Sam and Stephen are going to cover an Ancestry that first appeared in Murder in Metal City, a DIFFERENT Adventure Path. Also, some theorycrafting takes place as the Dark Times Podcast Hosts discuss how Starships may work in the upcoming Tech Core Rulebook. Don't forget, another Build Bounty is upon us! To coincide with the releas...

We're back with another Absalom Station Ancestry: the Nuar! Also, Sam built a Gnarefuroid for your slimy pleasure. Also, another Build Bounty is upon us! To celebrate the release of the Absalom Station sourcebook, we want you to submit a Level 10 Build with a Starfinder 2E Class, plus: Roll a d20 to pick a neighborhood, corresponding to the numbers on the official Absalom Station Poster (or whatev...

Holy Blarg! Another book came out! And our Dark Times boys are right on schedule (late) to cover it. This episode we talk about the Downlow and Synthhaven sections of Absalom Station, and even discover a new Ancestry that makes their little homes on the station as well. Thanks again to everyone who submitted a build for our Adamantine Chef build bounty! Congrats to Marshall H and Meshimako for the...

This week, Stephen talks about the vast environments at a GMs disposal for Starfinder 2nd Edition, and how you can use environments to influence encounters as well! Sam talks about player options for surviving extreme environments, and proposes some ideas for additional equipment. Follow us on Bluesky: thedarktimespod.bsky.social Want to ask something/submit a build? Email us at: thedarktimespod@g...

The Envoy is back! Well, it's been back, but this if the first time we've covered it since the playtest ended. Hear our thoughts, and stay tuned for an Envoy build of our own! Bliski, the Shiny Skittermander Envoy Follow us on Bluesky: thedarktimespod.bsky.social Want to ask something/submit a build? Email us at: thedarktimespod@gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Starfinder 2E at Paizo Starfind...

Hidden goals! How do you use them in campaigns? Are they better suited for one shots? Do they have a place at your table? Is PVP an approachable task for Starfinder GMs? All this and more answered in this episode! Don't forget you can go vote on our Patreon for your favorite Adamantine Chef build we featured back in Episode 44. Follow us on Bluesky: thedarktimespod.bsky.social Want to ask somethin...

Tune in to hear Sam and Stephen talk about the Captain Archetype from Pathfinder 2e's Battlecry! rulebook and how you can apply it to your Starfinder campaign. Sam also brings a companion-focused build! Kree-8, Android Mechanic Follow us on Bluesky: thedarktimespod.bsky.social Want to ask something/submit a build? Email us at: thedarktimespod@gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Starfinder 2E at...

This episode Sam and Stephen talk about some fun Auto-Fire shenanigans inspired by a post from the Starfinder 2e Subreddit! Also, a special thanks to all the folks who submitted their Adamantine Chefs for our enjoyment! If you want to vote for your favorite, go to the Dark Times Podcast Patreon and join before it's too late! u/Famous_Slice4233's Post about Troops and Auto-Fire Adamantine Chef Buil...

Paizo dropped a Luminary class playtest when we weren't looking! Sam and Stephen give their first impressions, and Sam even made a Luminary for the occasion! Don't forget, your Level 10 Adamantine Chefs must have an Ancestry from the Galactic Ancestries rulebook, a Starfinder class (maybe even a Luminary), and the Wandering Chef Archetype from Pathfinder 2E. Those Bounty Builds are due by May 25th...

Sam and Stephen are diving back into Galactic Ancestries this week! Looking at the illustrious Izalguun and some new favorites for some Pathfinder/Starfinder core ancestries. Don't forget, your Level 10 Adamantine Chefs must have an Ancestry from the Galactic Ancestries rulebook, a Starfinder class, and the Wandering Chef Archetype from Pathfinder 2E. Those Bounty Builds are due by May 25th at 11:...

Galactic Ancestries is OUT! And Sam and Stephen have broken their one month late curse by only being a little less late to the party this time. This episode we highlight two of the ancestries new to Starfinder 2E! Don't forget, your Level 10 Adamantine Chefs must have an Ancestry from the Galactic Ancestries rulebook, a Starfinder class, and the Wandering Chef Archetype from Pathfinder 2E. Those B...

Once again, shout out to Marshall H on their victory in our Disciples of Antiquitius-1 Build Bounty with their submission of Secundose! Keep an ear out for next episode when we announce our next Build Bounty! This week, Sam and Stephen learn from their mistake last episode and spin the Wheel of Monsters! Picking three statblocks at random, the two come up with an entirely unique adventure out of t...

Sam and Stephen talk about what it takes to design custom abilities for creatures! Mostly why you shouldn't do it. Don't forget that all paid Patreon members get to vote in our Followers of Antiquitius-1 Build Bounty until March 30th, 11:59pm. Join now at the support link below to get access to the poll and many other exclusive goodies! Follow us on Bluesky: thedarktimespod.bsky.social Want to ask...

Stephen made a special Aeon Guard troop using the Troop mechanics presented in Pathfinder 2E's Battlecry! book. Also, Sam and Stephen cover the 4 amazing followers of Antiquitius-1 Solarian builds listeners sent in! Thank you for breathing life into the Luminous! Please use the link below to check out the builds, and remember that Patrons can vote for their favorite! Patreon Poll The Followers of...

Sam and Stephen talk about player hooks, campaign starts, and the wet fart that is D&D 5E Supplement Books. We're only mostly joking about that last part. Remember, broadening your RPG system horizon can only improve your gamemaster skill. Don't forget, our Disciples of Antiquitius-1 Build Bounty is due Monday, March 2nd at 11:59PM. Submissions must be a Level 10 Solarian, must have some deep...

Stephen and Sam are back with more Starfinder Deities. Sam pulls off the impossible: Creating an entire session's worth of adventure themed around a single Hazard! Don't forget, our Disciples of Antiquitius-1 Build Bounty is due Monday, March 2nd at 11:59PM. Submissions must be a Level 10 Solarian, must have some deep connection to Antiquitius-1. Can have an archetype if you’d like. Please include...

Sam and Stephen get a little biblical this week, discussing a couple distinct deities from Starfinder 2nd Edition! Also, Sam brings a friend of nature and offers ways to use them in your Starfinder games! Don't forget, our Disciples of Antiquitius-1 Build Bounty are due Monday, March 2nd at 11:59PM. Submissions must be a Level 10 Solarian, must have some deep connection to Antiquitius-1. Can have...

Welcome back, Dark Timers! This episode, we digest some tasty Starfinder 2E errata while we get back into the swing of things in 2026. Don't forget, our Disciples of Antiquitius-1 Build Bounty are due Monday, March 2nd at 11:59PM. Submissions must be a Level 10 Solarian, must have some deep connection to Antiquitius-1. Can have an archetype if you’d like. Please include an outline of what makes yo...

This week Sam and Stephen dive back into the Alien Core to look at Kyokor! The Kaiju that inhabit Daimalko are represented in Starfinder 2nd Edition through a variety of Hazards as opposed to fully fleshed out statblocks. Also, Sam and Stephen talk about their adventure through the playtest scenario "Shards of the Glass Planet". Follow us on Bluesky: thedarktimespod.bsky.social Want to ask somethi...

Content warning for this episode: The Civusdaemon covered in this episode uses cyberbullying and cyberstalking to push its victims to suicide, this is mentioned but not extrapolated upon in its coverage. This episode, Sam and Stephen are casually late to the game coverage, finally getting their grubby little paws on a copy of the Alien Core! Also this episode, learn how to use adjustments to cater...

Using what we learned last episode, Sam and Stephen design a horror-themed one shot that will leave you shaking in your gelatin mold! Follow us on Bluesky: thedarktimespod.bsky.social Want to ask something/submit a build? Email us at: thedarktimespod@gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Starfinder 2E at Paizo Starfinder 2E Subreddit Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Sam and Stephen talk about the 4 pillars of making/running an excellent one shot! Follow us on Bluesky: thedarktimespod.bsky.social Want to ask something/submit a build? Email us at: thedarktimespod@gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Starfinder 2E at Paizo Starfinder 2E Subreddit Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.