The Dark Times: A Sci-Fi RPG Podcast

Not like that. We mean in the fun way, through roleplaying as an alien. How do you do that? Listen to the episode and find out! Owen KC Stephens' gofundme Owen KC Stephens is RAD! [Bundle] Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Helpful SWSE Links The SWSE Wiki r/SagaEdition on Reddit Join link for the Saga Edition Wiki Disco...

The Dawn of Defiance returns! Via a disgruntled Saga Edition community member, Sam and Stephen tear down this renovation of a module and find some good bones to build their new campaign domicile upon. Also, Sam turns a gunslinger into a true blue bounty hunter! Vril Vrakth, No Longer a Fraud Owen KC Stephens' gofundme Owen KC Stephens is RAD! [Bundle] Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWS...

This episode, we cover Force Regimens! We'll be honest, we thought we covered these already. Also, this episode contains spoilers for part of the Bad Batch season 3. As well as a cool build by Sam inspired by it! Bounty Builders! Your CL 12 Bad Batch Character build is due April 14th at 11:59pm PST. Happy Building! CX-0004 OH BTW There's a new RPG bundle for Owen KC Stephens on Drivethru RPG! We'v...

Get it? Because the band's named Starship. This episode, we cover some of those cosmic roadsters called starfighters. Also this week, we get into the nitty gritty at starship scale. Gentle reminder, proceeds from the months of March and April from the Dark Times Patreon will be going to support Owen KC Stephen's fight against cancer, as well as be matched by our own Stephen! Owen KC Stephen's gofu...

This episode Stephen shows off some of his favorite weapons! A little secret sauce you can add to your home games for players and enemy combatants alike. Also this episode, Sam and Stephen whip up an encounter that's challenging and the perfect opportunity to bring some Clone Wars nostalgia to your non Clone Wars campaign. Don't forget, proceeds from the months of March and April from the Dark Tim...

Sam and Stephen choose a theme and derive an entire campaign arc using only THREE sourcebooks, like Rodney intended! Also, the introduction of a new game: Concept Are's and Concept Aren'ts: A Game About Concept Art. Concept Art Used This Episode Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Helpful SWSE Links The SWSE Wiki r/SagaEd...

This episode is something I'd like to call a little cerebral. Put on your thinking caps and put down your pencils, we're discussing Carl Jung's Archetypes and Joseph Campbell's Monomyth, both things stated as inspirations for the story of Star Wars, and perhaps all of Western storytelling for the last 50 years. Also, for these last 10 episodes, we are going to be uploading them biweekly. This is t...

Hey! It's time for a good Zero Distance recap! We talk about a session that gears towards a specific party member, and deciding what to do to keep the rest of the party engaged. Also this episode, Sam brings in a champion racer while Stephen unwraps a shiny new hazard! Karlenn Cloudskipper, Ace Racer Buskil Inc MagnaCrane 5200M Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimes...

This episode we finish covering Neil Carr's module Escape From Orto! Also, regular listener Zloy Krolik sent us a creature transported to a galaxy far far away from the world of Dungeons & Dragons! Escape From Orto Zloy's Cavern Crawler Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Helpful SWSE Links The SWSE Wiki r/SagaEdition...

This week, we take a look at Neil Carr's module Escape From Orto! Also this week, Airo sent us some Elite Mandalorians! Escape From Orto Airo's Mandalorian Supersquad Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Helpful SWSE Links The SWSE Wiki r/SagaEdition on Reddit Join link for the Saga Edition Wiki Discord Support the show Fo...

Bit of a narrative driven episode this week, thanks for sticking with us through 2023! Here's to more Dark Times Podcast in 2024! This episode, Sam and Stephen adventure into the unknown on an epic quest to find Bantha Claws! A Coal Encounter of the Dark Times Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Helpful SWSE Links The SWS...

This episode is a fun one, we recount our last two sessions in Stephen's Zero Distance campaign! An old friend made a return, and put up quite a fight as well. Listen to what went well, and what could've been better. Congratulations again to Zloy Krolik and his Assassin Build Kath Reyhoad for winning our Build Bounty Showcase! DT-X-1 Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: Dar...

And we're not talking about General Grievous. This episode Stephen wants to do away with the fear of the Condition Track Killer, and how he's more smoke and mirrors than you may realize. Also this week, Hammer Senpai sent in a last minute Assassin! Won't be in the poll, but still awesome to bring to the podcast! Thanks Hammer Senpai! Don't forget all new and existing patrons can vote for their fav...

This week we finish up our conquering of the great big Battlestation called the Battlestation rules from the Galaxy at War sourcebook! Stephen talks about hazards (no surprise there). Thanks to Zloy Krolik, AmericanSaikyo, and Ben M. for submitting Assassin's for our Build Bounty Showcase! Ben's build was first shown off in episode 82 in case you needed a to hear the breakdown from the podcaster's...

This week, after over a year and a half of sitting on this episode egg, we hatch some battlestations! And we teach you how to furnish your own. Also this week, Zloy Krolik brought us a Johnny RAW Build! Don't forget your Assassin Bounty Submissions must be level 12 and include one level of Assassin. Due no later than Sunday, November 26th 11:59 Pacific Time! Zloy Krolik's Johnny RAW Follow us on T...

This week, we cover the rest of the homebrew module "The Auction" made by noted Saga Edition enjoyer Alex Van D! Also this week, a pretty sweet poison assassin build from Ben! Assassin Bounty Submissions must be level 12 and include one level of Assassin. Due no later than Sunday, November 26th 11:59 Pacific Time! Submissions will be featured on the pod and Patrons will be allowed to select their...

It's another Starfinder Field Test! Who's finding all these stars anyways? This week, we talk about the Mystic! Is it the best healer class since SWSE's Medic? That's for us to ask and you to find out! Also this week, some rad spells inspired by the science-fantasy setting they come from! Check out the new field test below. Otherwise, see you next week for our regularly scheduled Saga Edition Prog...

Hello! To those who saw this on the Starfinder Subreddit, welcome! The Dark Times: A Saga Edition Podcast is typically a podcast that covers the WOTC Star Wars Saga Edition D20 game from 2007, but both hosts are huge fans of Paizo's work on Pathfinder 2nd edition, so we couldn't miss recording something for Starfinder. This special episode focuses on the new Starfinder 2nd Edition field test! This...

This week, we look at a homebrew module "The Auction" made by noted Saga Edition enjoyer Alex Van D! Also this week, a special message from new listener Xavier! Thanks for listening while our dear Stephen's in Japan! The Auction Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Helpful SWSE Links The SWSE Wiki r/SagaEdition on Reddit J...

This episode, we delve deeper into the dueling rules we dusted off and diluted for Saga Edition consumption! Thanks again to Lil_Literalist for joining us last week! Also, Sam brought a little robo-disabling rascal of a pit droid build! The Dark Times Duel Rules P33-TY, Droid Disabling Droid Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @Mot...

This week, we welcome back Stephen C. (Lil_Literalist) to talk about house rules! Stephen is a notable figure in the Saga Edition community, and brought us his wonderful insight in regards to house rules and how to rule them. Also, Sam brought a Dexter Jettster of their own! Lil_Literalist's All About House Rules Reddit Post Dexter Jettster, Humble Diner Owner Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Dar...

Gear Requisition! This episode Sam and Stephen talk about this cool optional rule from the Force Unleashed Campaign Guide. It plays a major role in our Zero Distance campaign, and we like how it contributes to Stephen's Toy Box approach. Also this week, Zloy Krolik sent us a stat block from the Live Action Film Character Sourcebook (Compiled by Rob "RobShanti" Petrone) for Dexter Jetster! ZenithSl...

This episode, we celebrate the anniversary of beloved game Star Wars: The Force Unleashed with a look at the Force Unleashed Campaign Guide! Or more specifically, we cover the specifics regarding creating your own Homebrew Organization! Stephen was so kind as to bring us his version of the Rebel Alliance organization, specifically tuned for his Zero Distance campaign. ZenithSloth's Rebel Alliance...

Welcome back to The Dark Times! We figured your ears are a little rusty from not listening to us for a while so we decided to pitch you a slow ball nice and easy. Assassins! Are they even worth your time? Listen to find out. Also this week, Sam brought an Assassin of their own! Chuba Noah, The 26 Year Old Flanker Lil_Literalist's Roll20 Dawn of Defiance Post Our Lil_Literalist Interview (Episode X...

This episode, Stephen brought us the Revised d20 Star Wars RPG Podracing Rules! We discussed these in comparison to Skill Challenges, so let us know what you think! Thank you Ezekiel for the cool garrote build! Thank you for your support as we go on HIATUS from July through the end of August, don't expect any episodes during those months, but DO expect some cool Patreon-exclusive content! Caravan...