Continuing Conversations: Sci-Fi Storytelling & Star Trek Adventures

More Character and Ship Creator Updates from BC Homes. Join Continuing Conversations as we invite the illustrious BC Holmes, maintainer of the Star Trek Adventures Character Creator, to the show to talk about the latest and greatest updates to the best STA (and now Captain's Log) tool out there. https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

The Power of the Gaming Convention! Join Jim and Michael and expert gamemasters Al Spader and Troy Mepyans as we answer two big questions: 1) Why go to gaming cons in the first place? 2) What amazing benefits come from running a game at a con? We hope to inspire you to support your local con and take up the mantle of master GM! https://linktr.ee/StudioTembo  

How can GMs and players combine the Tactical Campaign, Star Trek Adventures, and Captain's Log to create a campaign of galactic proportions? With over 8 years of STA goodies in various shapes and sizes, Jim Johnson, Michael Dismuke, and Al Spader bring all the goodies to the table to spark fresh ideas for thousands of gamers. Listen in to hear great tips on how to get the most out of these fine pr...

Michael Duxbury joins the show this week to discuss his new release "Alternative Truths" in conjunction with Michael Dismuke's "Khitomer Accords", a Star Trek Adventures module and mission briefs pack that delves into the aftermath of the explosion at Praxis and the signing of the truce between the Federation and Klingons. The tow Michaels and Jim Johnson hash out creative ways to use these great...

Welcome to the Continuing Conversations podcast, your gateway to exploring the rich tapestry of inclusivity and diversity within the universe of tabletop gaming. In this special Autism Acceptance Month edition, we’re warping into the heart of what makes Star Trek an enduring symbol of embracing differences: its unwavering commitment to showcasing a multitude of voices and perspectives. Just as Sta...

Jim and Michael go from admiral-level insanity to collaborative Captain' Log play in the latest chapter of their Federation-Klingon War Tactical Campaign saga! We show you how to go from high-level strategy down to heartrending character stories to exhibit the versatility of the Star Trek Adventures TTRPG systems. Strap into your flight chairs and get ready for some dynamic dice tosses and mind-bl...

Federation-Klingon War Tactical Campaign, Part 2. Come watch the Federation-Klingon War Tactical Campaign in action! (Watch it on YouTube to see the cool, amateur TTRPG set up.) Jim and Michael play the groundbreaking RPG. We act as admirals commanding the fleets, characters, and resources needed to win an all-out war against the Klingons. Can we spend out assets wisely to preserve the Federation?...

Federation-Klingon War Tactical Campaign, Part 1. You've heard about it! You probably have the PDF! Now it's time to see the Federation-Klingon War Tactical Campaign in action! Come watch (yep, YouTube preferred) Jim and Michael play the groundbreaking RPG. We act as admirals commanding the fleets, characters, and resources needed to win an all-out war against the Klingons. Can we spend out assets...

The Federation-Klingon War Tactical Campaign: The Epic Drama Unfolds! Join Jim Johnson and guest host Al Spader as they interview writers Alison Cybe, Michael Dismuke, Michael Duxbury and John Kennedy about their work crafting the modules and mission briefs that make up the tactical campaign. Get tips on how to modify the stories to fit any campaign in any era! https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

The Federation-Klingon War Tactical Campaign! Join Jim Johnson, Michael Dismuke, and guest host Al Spader as we break down the new rule system! Prepare to be blown away by this exciting new gaming option. Learn practical ways to adapt it into your current Star Trek Adventures and Captain's Log games. https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

The Federation-Klingon War Tactical Campaign! Join Jim Johnson, Michael Dismuke, guest host Al Spader, and Aaron Pollyea as we talk everything from safety checklists to ships. Are you prepared to take your crew into a war of galactic proportions? Check out some great new optional rules and Easter Eggs to keep your crew coming back for more. https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

Announcement: The Federation-Klingon War Tactical Campaign! Join Jim Johnson and guest host Al Spader as they interview writers Alison Cybe, Michael Dismuke, Michael Duxbury and John Kennedy about their work on Star Trek Adventures latest groundbreaking release! Learn what this book is all about and how you can use it to take your in-game events to epic proportions! https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

Star Trek Adventures for Kids (and Teens)! Join our crew this episode as we invite Al Spader, Conner Self, and Josh Allen--aficionados on playing RPG with young humans--to the show! Hear how to adapt game mechanics, storytelling, and character development for kids along with great tips on session zero and group safety. Come on, everyone. Let's create the next generation of role-players and Trekkie...

Jim and Michael welcome Heather Antos to the show! IDW Publishing's most profitable division for the past 20+ years has been its licensed comics, and in 2023, they promoted Star Trek editor Heather Antos to run their entire division. Under the new title of Group Editor, Licensing, Antos oversees the Star Trek comics, as well as adding Sonic the Hedgehog and other books to her portfolio. Now, Antos...

Jim and Michael continue the adventures of the U.S.S. Saratoga using Captain's Log Solo RPG. Picard-era. LARPing. Holodecks. Romulans. More Neelix. Ancient Egypt. Sentient Machines & More. Watch us roll up one doozy of an adventure! Watch and learn how to do a collaborative RPG! https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

Making Ship Combat Easy! Ship-to-ship combat has been mentioned by fans as one of the most challenging parts of Star Trek Adventures. Listen in to Al Spader, Jim Johnson, and Michael Dismuke as they provide a cargo bay full of ideas about how to make ship combat as crunchy or as simple as you like! You are sure to hear some great ideas to use in your games. https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

First time on the show! Chris Birch, publisher and founder of Modiphius, comes on Continuing Conversations to talk about his take on artificial intelligence, its effect on creators, the company's stance on the matter, and the future (holodecks included). Are you looking for a safe space to hear about what's happening in the industry and how it might affect gaming in the years to come? Then join th...

Jim and Michael welcome back the illustrious Eric Campbell (@StreampunksRpg, http://twitch.tv/16BitEric). We chat about Eric's most recent creative exploits (except the stuff under NDA), the evolution of Star Trek Adventures as a game, his advice on homebrew rules, and the all-new Discord server Eric is setting up for the Captain's Log expanded universe! Yep! You can play with Eric and other CL fa...

Ready, Set, Go! Are you wondering what books/PDFs to pick up first to start your journey into Star Trek Adventures? Jim and Michael provide some advice for people new to STA. Forward this helpful video to your friends and family who might be scratching their heads trying to sort through the mountain of great publications. https://linktr.ee/StudioTembo

The number for the National Suicide Prevention Hotline is 988. They can be called or texted. Connor Self, @TheHealerDM, a therapist in a school, a prolific RPG author with some serious content creation credits, a proDM, and a convention organizer, joins Jim and Michael to speak about this important subject. Conner speaks on Mental Health for the Layperson GM and also appeared on the Gamehole Twitc...

How to get the most out of your soft science characters in Star Trek Adventures and Captain's Log! Join our panel of brilliant GMs and players--BC Holmes, Aaron Pollyea, Al Spader, Jim Johnson, and Michael Dismuke--as they ignite the imagination and demonstrate how to really make your soft scientist shine!   https://linktr.ee/StudioTembo

Star Trek Adventures 2023 YEAR IN REVIEW!! Join Jim and Michael as they review all the cool releases of 2023, including such hits as Lower Decks Campaign Guide, The Animated Series Campaign Guide, and Captain's Log Solo RPG. Plus so much more!   https://linktr.ee/StudioTembo

The writers of Star Trek comics (IDW Publishing) blow our minds as we talk about developing characters in stories and role-playing games. These aficionados of RPG have more ideas than we can possibly fit in an hour and more experience than they know what to do with. Tune in and strap in! https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

From antagonists to allies! You challenged us, and we accepted the challenge! Meric Moir of SkyHammerPress joins Jim and Michael on the ultimate riff challenge to create a story where the villainous Kai Winn and Gul Dukat (DS9) become redeemable characters. (I know. Hard to believe.) Join us in the writers' room and get your creative juices flowing. https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

Just when you think you know all the rules to Captain's Log! Watch Jim and Michael launch into episode 2 of Star Trek: Saratoga, their collab play. Not only do we roll up one heck of an epic adventure full of Klingons and guest stars from Voyager in this Picard-era campaign; but we also discover some innovative ways to use the probability matrixes that will send your games rocketing into the sky!...