The Dark Times: A Sci-Fi RPG Podcast

This episode, we wrap up Starfall! We also talk about Stephen adapting Starfall to his own campaign! This guy knows a few maneuvers. Also this week, Airo brought us another Knife Guy! Happy to have another sharp companion in the NPC compendium. For all new and current Patrons, Pathfinder Build Bounty voting ends Sunday, June 25th at 11:59PM PST. Don't forget we are going on HIATUS from July throug...

This week we recently finished playing through Stephen's usage of the Starfall module! We've come to you with part 1 of our thoughts! Also this week, our Pathfinder Build Bounty Showcase came to a close! Listen to hear about all those incredible paths paved and the foundlings found. For all new and current Patrons, voting ends Sunday, June 25th at 11:59PM PST. Don't forget we are going on HIATUS f...

This week we talk about an adventure included in the Galaxy of Intrigue sourcebook! Fans of the show will be quite familiar with the espionage-centric contents of that book and we here at the Dark Times Podcast have a soft spot for Rebellious Rescues! Also this week, we talk about one of the only good Knife Guys out there, from the mind of Chellewalker! Our Pathfinder Bounty is in full swing! Don'...

This week, we talk about what's expected of a player in a one shot, and what YOU dear listener can do to make the most of those limited hours of SWSE enjoyment you get out of a one shot. Also this week, Zloy Krolik brought Green Doug in for questioning! Or did he? Our Pathfinder Bounty is in full swing! Don't forget your Level 12 Pathfinders are due Sunday, June 4th at 11:59PM. Don't forget we are...

A special thanks this week to Lil_Literalist, AmericanSaikyo, Tysdas, and Zloykrolik. Thanks for being part of the Outer Rim Ruffians. This week, Stephen and Sam talk about their experience in playing in their first online only LFG advertised one-shot! The stars aligned and the fellas from the Dark Times got to enjoy Saga Edition twice in one weekend. Also, with the one shot comes the spoils! We b...

Nice. This week we talk about the Dathomir Field Guide's exclusive adventure, The Dark World of Dathomir. Zloy also sent in some Footnewts for us to look at! Don't forget we are going 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! Also, another reminder that all Patreon Proceeds from this month are go...

Thank you to everyone who submitted a build to our Outlaw Build Bounty! This week, Sam and Stephen dive into the Dathomir Field Guide, a homebrew sourcebook all about our favorite femme fatales, the Nightsisters, and their "lovely" homeworld. Also this week, Sam brought a build! Shocking I know. Don't forget we are going on HIATUS from July through the end of August, don't expect any episodes duri...

We'll be announcing the winner of our Outlaw Bounty next episode, as we have some more important news to share regarding Owen KC Stephens. This week, we finish up our talk on the Clone Wars with a cool deep dive into the high-pressure environment of the planet Skako! Home of notable Skakoans such as Wat Tambor. Do you have what it takes to be the next Wat Tambor? I hope so! Also this week, Lil_Lit...

This week we reminisce about the Clone Wars! Can you imagine what it was like for our shiny boys in white? Now you can! Reminder to all Patrons that voting on our Outlaw Build Showcase ends Sunday, April 23rd at 11:59PM PST. Zloy's Dark Times Fever Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Helpful SWSE Links The SWSE Wiki r/Sag...

Welcome back! Thank you to everyone for their incredibly despicable outlaws! Reminder to all Patrons that voting ends Sunday, April 23rd at 11:59PM PST. Also this week, Stephen smuggled a duffel of rowdy energy rifles into the studio for our amusement! Outlaw Bounty Builds w/ E-mails Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk He...

IMPORTANT! We will not be able to upload an episode this upcoming April 5th, as Stephen will be out of town! See you (and your Outlaws) the next week! This week, we talk about the signature forms of Mace Windu! Juyo and Vapaad! We also cover some radical lightsaber form force powers to help bolster your swordplay! Thank you AmericanSaikyo for submitting your Zeison Sha build! Don't forget your Out...

This week Stephen breaks down all there is to know about the Zeison Sha! Discblades! Are they better than Lightsabers? Better than RIFLES? Listen to find out! Also this week, GM Jeff is back with some informative talk about what's happening in the Tapani Sector! Zeison Sha Warrior Talent Tree Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @Mo...

This week Sam and Stephen discuss the 5 Room Dungeon and how you can use it as a narrative tool! Also this week, GM Jeff from the Rollmongers has brought us all there is to know about Jetpacks and propulsion in SWSE! Congrats to Nick the Flesh Devourer and Lil_Literalist for their incredible lawmen builds! Wes's GoFundMe Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gm...

Thanks to everyone for submitting their Peacekeepers/Lawmen for our Build Bounty Showcase! Check out the builds in the Google Drive link below, and don't forget that Patrons can vote for their favorite until Sunday, March 12th at 11:59pm PST. Also this week, Sam and Stephen talk about what it takes to convince your potential players to enjoy a game of Star Wars Saga Edition! How do you pitch Saga...

What's your favorite thing about character backstories? Ours is to use them as weapons against our players! We talk about Zero Distance and how Stephen has done a commendable job tying our backstories to the main plot. Thanks again to Zloy Krolik for sending us some excellent ace pilot mooks! Zloy's CL 5 Ace Pilot Mooks Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gma...

We're back! This week we're capturing the elusive Skekfish through the Saga Edition lens, a strange way to catch a fish if you ask me. Listen as Sam and Stephen revive this statblock from the grave of the Revised Edition Star Wars RPG. Thankfully, Tsu has sent us an elegant version of this fish that he so bravely brought back from extinction using the Beast Creation Rules from the Unknown Regions...

This week we discuss an email sent from Alex Von D regarding more modules! We highlight Cory Herndon's Pre-Saga adventure Death, Dirt, and the Nerf Rancher's Daughter! We've included a link to the adventure below. Also thank you to Zloy Krolik for sending us his Antarian Ranger Prestige class! Patrons, don't forget that the voting on our Nontraditional Force Tradition Build Bounty ends Sunday, Feb...

Gather Information! Do you use it? Should you use it? Why? That's what we find out this week. Also, a special thanks to everyone who sent in a build for our Force Tradition Bounty! Voting ends Sunday, February 5th at 11:59PM PST, join the Patreon to vote for your favorite! All Builds linked below. Force Tradition Bounty Builds w/ E-mails Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at:...

Special thanks to Tsuyoshikentsu for his segment on two important Saga Edition tables you probably have never heard of! Also this week, Sam and Stephen cover the Blazing Chain, The Believers, and the Sable Dawn force traditions. Speaking of Force Traditions, our new Bounty Build Showcase is currently underway! This time, the theme is Force Traditions ! Your entry must be level 12 and a Force user,...

Welcome back! It's nice to be back, and we're happy to have YOU back, listener. This week Nick The Flesh Devourer approaches with a question: What's all the hubbub about heists? Stephen and Sam take SWSE by the reins and show you how to run a good heist adventure. This week we also feature an incredible build by Alex! Our new Bounty Build Showcase is currently underway! This time, the theme is For...

Happy (almost) Life Day! Just a reminder the next episode of The Dark Times will be coming out January 11th, 2023! Thank you so much for your support through the year, and we hope to keep up the laughs through the new year! This week Sam and Stephen talk about an INTENSE session of Zero Distance they had this week. Thanks again to Lil_Literalist for his segment this week on Creating OP Characters....

TOP TEN 3 UNIQUE "OFF THE BEATEN PATH" SPECIES, NUMBER 2 WILL SURPRISE YOU!!!! Sam and Stephen talk about species, and what makes them special. This week: Miraluka, Celegians, Whiphids, (with surprise special guest Noghri). Also, thank you to Zloy Krolik for the Herglic Heavy Weapons Guy! ZloyKrolik's Heavy Herglic Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.co...

This week we talk about what the Real Big Guns have to offer you in Saga Edition. Also this week, Zloy Krolik sent in some Mooks for us to admire! Zloy's Gunslingin' Mooks 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 Discord Support the show Fo...

We come back with a bang! More Force Traditions! Seyugi Dervish! Iron Knights! Shapers of Kro Var! Also, Lil_Literalist brought us an unbelievable Level 20 Build. Cool_Seyugi_Dervish.jpg Max-Min, the Yuuzhan Vong Bash's Survey 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 Joi...

We don't use the term "hero" lightly but this past weekend Sam stepped in at the last minute to run some 5E for some kids. Maybe you'll gleam some podcast nuggets of wisdom from their tale! Special thanks to Nick The Flesh Devourer for bringing his Makutai build for us to admire and hopefully for you to inspire! Cool_Matukai_Pic.jpg Hal Drathen, Wan-Shen Warrior Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/D...