Continuing Conversations: Sci-Fi Storytelling & Star Trek Adventures

Continuing Conversations interviews the Star Trek: Tempest crew, a roleplaying game podcast set in the Star Trek universe, and using Modiphius’ Star Trek: Adventures roleplaying system. Starship Tempest follows the adventures of the starship USS Tempest, a sister ship to the USS Enterprise-C in the mid-24th century. Starship Tempest is set 25 years before the events of the Star Trek: The Next Gene...

The Troy Mepyans interview. Jim and Michael have the honor of sitting down with Troy Mepyans, novelist, convention gamer, and Star Trek Adventures freelancer, to talk about his background in Star Trek, writing, and playing the game. Get ready for some fun insights into the mindset of fans of Star Trek Adventures and why STA is such a provocative gaming system. This is a must-listen that will touch...

How gamemasters can build a stupendous story bible! What is a story bible? How can you keep effective notes that you can carry over game after game? What are the benefits and the challenges? Jeff Harvey, Michael Dismuke, and Jim Johnson offer some advice to inspire and guide you in this excellent skillset for GMs.   https://linktr.ee/StudioTembo

Jeff Harvey joins Jim and Michael as we discuss using the threat mechanic in Star Trek Adventures RPG! How do gamemasters balance using it while maintaining an amazing narrative? How can players understand the purpose of threats to enhance gameplay? A lot of great tips are packed into this episode! https://linktr.ee/StudioTembo

There are so many different roles to play in Star Trek Adventures. Jeff Harvey joins Jim and Michael as we explore how to play other characters besides the bridge crew. What adventures await for players who desire to be the next Rom, Quark, Odo, Seven, Neelix, Phlox, or Naomi Wildman? Check this out and see!   https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

Have you ever thought about playing the ship? Jim and Michael invite Thomas Marrone (STO art director) and Aaron Pollyea (STA writer galore) to discuss playing the ship as a character! Get ready to go where you may never have thought about going before with your TTRPG!   https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

Are you hearing this? Is this signal going through? Hope so! Because Al Spader, Jim Johnson, and Michael Dismuke convene to discuss playing the Communication Officer role in Star Trek Adventures RPG. Sound boring? Think again. Tune in to our subspace frequency and get excited about the role!   https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

More exploration into the various roles of Star Trek Adventures as Jim and Michael invite STA super-fans Anton Abrahamsen and Skyler Ace to talk about the security/tactical officer position. Is it only about shooting phasers and photon torpedoes? Absolutely not! Check it out! https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

Jim and Michael invite Al Spader and real-life pilot Skyler Ace to soar into the world of the flight controller (helm/navigator/conn) role in Star Trek Adventures. Are you making the most out of your ship's pilot? Strap on your seatbelts for this one. We think it will make everyone want to fly a starship.   https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

Jim and Michael invite Jeff Harvey, Al Spader, and Aaron Pollyea to tinker around with amazing ways to use your engineer while playing Star Trek Adventures. New tips and amazing advice!   https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

Jim and Michael invite Jeff Harvey, Al Spader, and Aaron Pollyea to explore the possibilities players can employ when playing a science officer in Star Trek Adventures. Learn how to maximize the experience for your scientist and other players! https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

It's time to break down the powerfully potent role the Frist Officer (XO) in Starfleet. Do you want to learn how to make the most of this character role? Join Jim and Michael along with Al Spader, Sam de Leve (Clear Skies), and Skylar Ace as we deep dive into the second-in-command! https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

Jim and Michael invite an all-star cast to give new players fresh and fun ideas on how to play their game's captain. Al Spader, Sam de Leve (Clear Skies), Skylar Ace, and Troy Mepyans convene as captains do to give you great advice on such a key role! https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

“What can I do with my doctor?" The question is back by popular demand. Join Jim and Michael D. as we invite Star Trek Adventures super-fan Michael Freeman and freelance writer Aaron Pollyea on board to prove why doctors can be the most used characters in your game! https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

You all love the Star Trek Adventures Character Creator and now we get to meet the mind behind the machine. BC Holmes currently maintains the powerful tool for generating characters, ships, and star systems. Let's all get to know BC better in this super-fan interview!   https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

More Fan Questions Answered! Jim and Michael return to answer more of your questions about Star Trek Adventures. Fun stuff!!

Star Trek Adventures Fan Questions Answered!!! They have been piling up. Jim and Michael come together to continue the conversation and answer your questions. Fun stuff!! https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

Star Trek Adventures Graphic Designer Leigh Woosey returns to the show to break down the design of Utopia Planitia Starfleet Sourcebook. Dive into the aesthetics of this amazing release, explore the in-and-out of the design plan, and enjoy some insightful Easter Eggs. https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

Continuing Conversations is one year old! Celebrate our anniversary with us! CC Producer/editor Jeff Harvey (Studio Tembo) takes the hosting reins as Michael Dismuke, Jim Johnson, NYT Bestselling Trek author Dayton Ward, and the mighty Scott Pearson join in the celebration! Thank all of you fans for your support! https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

Star Trek Adventures Super Fan Michael Freeman joins us this week to talk about “leveling up” STA characters. We explain the advancement, milestone, and reputation system and shine the light on what character development means in the TV shows, cinematic universe, and STA. https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

Come meet the man behind Majel the Discord Bot, John Nguyen. We love it when Star Trek Adventures RPG super-fans work their techno-magic for the benefit of all. So if you play STA on Discord come help us celebrate this bot whiz! https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

Aliza Pearl and Eric Campbell (Shield of Tomorrow, Clear Skies, Blood of the Void) join Continuing Conversations for a massive celebration of Star Trek Adventures RPG. How did it all start? What encouragement do they have for new players? And what's up with the newest Streampunk show, Star Trek Perseverance? https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

Riff Challenge 2! Al Spader, Jim Johnson, and Michael Dismuke reconvene for the Star Trek Adventures Riff Challenge #2. Pick a random paragraph from any STA product. Deliver an on-the-spot pitch for a story idea based on that paragraph. Then everyone jumps in and helps form the plot, conflicts, and potential WOW moments to create a universe of gaming excitement. Watch and be inspired! https://link...

Michael Dismuke and Al Spader Collaborate with Manny Ortiz (Really Dicey) to talk about how to put elements of horror into your Star Trek Adventures game. https://linktr.ee/studiotembo https://www.facebook.com/reallydicey https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd4Z_SM4RuY85XeWY8AdYYA  

Set during the fifth year of the USS Enterprise's five-year mission, Star Trek Year Five is a Star Trek comic series published by IDW Publishing—and Jim Johnson and Michael Dismuke have assembled the dream team of Jackson Lanzing and Jody Houser (Year Five Writers) and the man who converted the comic into Star Trek Adventures gold, Fred Love, for a deep dive into the first collaboration between ID...