Continuing Conversations: Sci-Fi Storytelling & Star Trek Adventures

It's time to break down the Star Trek Adventures 2e core rulebook! Get ready for cool Easter Eggs and dynamic insights focusing on the introduction, chapters 1-3, and the "Gorgon's Gaze" mission module with writers Al Spader, Aaron Pollyea, and Chris McCarver! https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

Converting Characters and Ships Between 1e and 2e: Quick Tips on Updating your Star Trek Adventures to 2e. Listen in as Aaron Pollyea, Al Spader, Jim Johnson and Michael Dismuke discuss the new, streamline edition of STA! Minor changes make for major improvements as we show you how to make easy adjustments to PCs, NPCs, and ships so that you can warp back into the action! https://linktr.ee/studiot...

Converting Game Mechanics Between 1e and 2e, Part 1: Quick Tips on Updating your Star Trek Adventures to 2e. Listen in as Aaron Pollyea, Al Spader, Jim Johnson and Michael Dismuke discuss the new, streamline edition of STA! No need to panic! The changes are meant to make mechanics flow better and enhance your storytelling experience! In this episode, we focus on common game mechanics like Extended...

Aki (Clear Skies, Shield of Tomorrow and Callisto 6) and Aliza (uh-LEE-szuh) Pearl (Streampunks RPG, Women at Warp) join Jim and Michael as they dive deep into Klingon culture! This is beyond bat'leths and braggadocio. We are talking opera, passion, agriculture, tapestries, religion and more. We show you what the TV shows and movies never have and discuss new ways to incorporate Klingons into your...

Curious to see Star Trek Adventures RPG 2e in action! Now is your chance! Join 2e writers Jim Johnson, Michael Dismuke, Meric Moir, Al Spader and the maintainer of the STA Character and Ship Creator, BC Holmes as we conclude Act Three of “S.S. Tranquil” from the Trade Ledgers mission brief pack. Experience more basic task resolution, watch how to use foci and talents, and experience imagination in...

Curious to see Star Trek Adventures RPG 2e in action! Now is your chance! Join 2e writers Jim Johnson, Michael Dismuke, Meric Moir, Al Spader and the maintainer of the STA Character and Ship Creator, BC Holmes as we play Act Two of “S.S. Tranquil” from the Trade Ledgers mission brief pack. Experience more basic task resolution, watch how to use foci and talents, and experience imagination in actio...

Curious to see Star Trek Adventures RPG 2e in action! Now is your chance! Join 2e writers Jim Johnson, Michael Dismuke, Meric Moir, Al Spader and the maintainer of the STA Character and Ship Creator, BC Holmes as we play Act One of “S.S. Tranquil” from the Trade Ledgers mission brief pack. Experience basic task resolution, watch how to use foci and talents, and experience imagination in action! Wa...

Incorporating Star Trek One Hit Wonders into your Star Trek Adventures Games! BC Holmes joins Jim and Michael to discuss those one-off, obscure alien species that have popped up in 55+ years of Star Trek TV and movies. Let's talk how GMs and players can incorporate these little known individuals and civilizations into RPG sessions to add flavor and world-building fun! https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

RPG as Education! Yes, indeed. Join educators Al Spader and Kelli Fitzpatrick as they talk about how to incorporate gaming into the educational arena. We talk about RPG at work and at school, the benefits, and the future. Come get schooled in this fun episode. https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

BC Holmes joins Jim and Michael to discuss how to make the most out of Supporting Characters in Star Trek Adventures RPG. https://linktr.ee/studiotembo  

The Cross-Over Event of the Season! Welcome Matt Forbeck, author of the Marvel Multiverse Role-Playing Game, joins Jim and Michael to discuss the connection between two unearthly franchises! Why play MMRPG? Why play Star Trek Adventures? Why play both at the EXACT same time! A lot of fun from this industry professional and great advice for would-be writers! https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

How to Play a non-Starfleet/non-Klingon Game! Star Trek Adventures is flexible. Wanna play the Fenris Rangers, a group of greedy Ferengi, or alien treasure hunters? You can! We invite Conner Self and super-fan Dr. Twitch onto the show to guide us on how to run this type of game. Prepare for some amazing storytelling! https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

FREE RPG DAY! What is it? Where is it happening in your neighborhood? Why should you support it? Join Al Spader, Jim Johnson, and Michael Dismuke as we get you pumped up to play! https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

Traits in Star Trek Adventures 2e! Star Trek Adventures 2D20 System Designer Nathan Dowdell and writer Al Spader join Jim and Michael as we talk all about Traits! Years of experience has taught us how Traits can really make a STA session blast off! Listen in as this group of experts teaches you how to get the most out of Traits in your games! https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

Threat and Momentum in Star Trek Adventures 2e! Star Trek Adventures 2D20 System Designer Nathan Dowdell and writer Al Spader join Jim and Michael as we delve into how to power up your game with the use of Momentum and Threat in 2e! Fasten your flight belts and get ready to amp up your action! https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

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