The Dark Times: A Sci-Fi RPG Podcast

This week Stephen talks about modules other than Dawn of Defiance! It turns out they can be fun too! We've also got a Bnarian Razor Squid in our midst! Don't forget that Patrons have until November 13th 11:59pm PST to vote in our Beast Bounty Showcase! Bnarian Razor Squid Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Helpful SWSE L...

Thank you to everyone who submitted a Beast Bounty! Patrons can vote NOW until November 13th 11:59pm PST. Also this week, Stephen brought some Force traditions to highlight including the cool talents that come with them! Badass Sky Warden.jpg Beast Bounty Builds Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Helpful SWSE Links The S...

We'd like to thank you all for a wonderful year, as we never would've expected this show to take off in this way. A very special thanks to our patrons as well, for this show wouldn't be possible without you. This episode, we talk about what makes a tabletop session scary, horrifying even. We discuss GM tools that help strike fear in the hearts of your players! Thank you Airo for the build, and don...

This episode we break down beasts! Stephen brings a few of his personal favorites, we talk about beast templates, and we even make our own Thing™! ZenithSloth's The Thing 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 Fol...

This week we talk about villains! I know what you're thinking, but this time we're talking about PLAYING villains as a PLAYER! Ever wanted to do an all evil bounty hunter campaign? Maybe play that Inquisitor one-shot you've been cooking up? This is a good primer for your players to help them make interesting villains! Also, Stephen brings a extremely hated villain from his own past campaign. Hinch...

[DISCLAIMER] This episode was recorded remotely, and due to some technical issues with Adobe Audition, the quality is not up to our usual standard. We thank you for bearing with us this week, and hope you enjoy this episode regardless! This week we build an encounter using John "The Gneech" Robey's XP Budget Encounter Guide! Sam brought an Ubese Mercenary backed by an Advanced Dwarf Spider Droid!...

What's the secret to SWSE, the RPG, and everything? Episode 42, obviously. This week we talk about inspiration from all walks of media! Books, movies, comics, TV shows! The works, and how to bring them (or at least the feeling of them) to your SWSE Table! Thanks again to Tsuyoshikentsu for the fan segment! Congrats to Ezekiel for Yub Yub's championing of our Ace Pilot Bounty! Tune in for our next...

Thank you to LeKopic for reminding us of some great uses of Capital Ships! Inspired this entire episode. We talk about Weapon Batteries, Tactical Fire, and Battlefield Effects! Don't forget that all Patrons get to vote in the Ace Pilot Bounty! Voting ends September 25th, 11:59PM PST. Patrons of all tiers get to vote! Alba'tro Relec, Insurance Agent Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE E...

This week we go over all those nitty gritty rules/mechanics questions we got for the Rodney Thompson interview! Also, don't forget that all Patrons get to vote in the Ace Pilot Bounty! Voting ends September 25th, 11:59PM PST. Patrons of all tiers get to vote! Ace Pilot Bounty Builds! Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk He...

We apologize for the quality this episode, as it was recorded remotely. Thank you for your patience and patronage! This week we talk about weapons and how to do some garage style mods! Who needs a safety when I deal WAY more damage? Don't forget to submit your Ace Pilots to DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com by September 11th, 2022 at 11:59pm PST. Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at:...

This week Stephen was so gracious as to give the community his player handouts that he's been hoarding to himself so selfishly until now. Sam brought a Heavy Hitting Duros Ace! Don't forget to submit your own Ace Pilots to DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com by September 11th, 2022 at 11:59pm PST. Thank you again to all new and current patrons, and we hope you enjoy your Dark Times Swag when it arrives! Zenit...

This episode we hash out some beef, glance over Skill Attack Modifiers, and mourn the loss of a great Mandalorian player character. We also talk about how death affects us as role players and storytellers, and how you can use it in your game! Thank you Zloy Krolik for your incredible scout build! Use the Support the show link below to become a patron and get your hands on some Sweet Dark Times Swa...

Thanks again to Rodney Thompson for agreeing to this incredible interview! We had an awesome time and he's always welcome back on the show! Rodney talks a lot about SWSE in retrospect, and about game design in general! Also, don't forget to sign up for the Patreon to support the show as well as receive a sticker or t-shirt! Use the Support the show link below! Check out Scratchpad Publishing Follo...

Ah Karabast! Your session is tonight and you haven't prepped! Don't worry, those Dark Times Folk got you covered! Listen to find out what makes a session run smoothly, and the pros and cons of in person vs online sessions. Also, we talk about Villains! The Bad, the evil, and the memorable. Rodney Thompson Interview Question Thread Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTi...

We pray the Force is with the KOTOR remake, but in the meantime Sam and Stephen discuss bringing the glory days of the Old Republic into your personal SWSE games! Shout out and congratulations to AmericanSaikyo for winning our Bounty Hunter Bounty, and thank you to all who submitted! Thea Marr, Miraluka Sith Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Helpf...

Armor gets a bad reputation in SWSE. Sam and Stephen are here to debunk that! Also, we speak highly about Stephen's latest session in the Zero Distance campaign! Don't forget about the Bounty Hunter Bounty below! Voting is available for all Patrons $5 or higher, and the poll ends Sunday, July 31st at 11:59pm PST! Click the "Support the show" link below to become a Patron cast your vote! Bounty Hun...

Previously we talked about stealth, now we talk about stealth but cooler (as in the GM side of stealth.) Thank you all to our lovely bounty submissions! Check out the link below for credit/build breakdowns courtesy of our lovely listeners! Voting is available for all Patrons $5 or higher, and the poll ends Sunday, July 31st at 11:59pm PST! Click the "Support the show" link below to become a Patron...

Get all your favorite stealth needs at your local hardware store, apparently. We go over all things stealth, and Sam brings a build that just screams "Come with me if you want to sneak." Don't forget our Bounty Hunter Bounty ends July 17th, 11:59pm PST! Don't forget to submit your builds to our e-mail! Also, our Dark Times Module Pregens are now available on our Patreon! Click the "Support the sho...

Nice. This episode we break down the complicated (not really) process of astrogating. Additionally, Airo sent in a build concept! Thank you Airo. Don't forget our Bounty Hunter Bounty ends July 17th, 11:59pm PST! Don't forget to submit your builds to our e-mail! Airo's Opportunist Build Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Helpful SWSE Links The SWSE...

We return to followers once again! This time with a mechanical alternative. Also, Sam brought a build for the first time in a while! RC-2829 AKA Cinder Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Helpful SWSE Links The SWSE Wiki r/SagaEdition on Reddit Join Link for the Saga Edition Discord Support the show Follow us on Bluesky: thedarktimespod.bsky.social...

This week we're finally addressing the Followers of SWSE, and how they can do more than just follow us on twitter @DarkTimesSWSE. They can also gamble for us! Thank you to Lil_Literalist for our first fan submitted segment! If you have a segment you want to record and put on the show please email us below! Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Helpful...

Cybernetics & Implants & Cyborgs, oh my! This episode Sam and Stephen talk you, dear listener, through the grieving/celebration process of receiving a brand new cybernetic. Also this week, our first ever sponsored segment! (Not Really.) CH-5T Droid Series Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Helpful SWSE Links The SWSE Wiki r/SagaEdition on R...

This week we talk loot, treasure, material wealth, goods, and all those other sweet carrots you tempt your players with. Don't forget, if you e-mail us a review or tell us about how you told a friend about the show we'll shout you both out in the next available episode! Also this episode, we created a Brand New Tool completely original to Star Wars! Check that out below. Lifter Rifle Fol...

Hazards! In Space! Here's our follow up to last episode, where we talk more about Starship Hazards at Starship Scale! Also this week, we create the hazard linked below! Isn't that cool? Giant Enemy Purrgil Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Helpful SWSE Links The SWSE Wiki r/SagaEdition on Reddit Join Link for the Saga Edition Discord Sup...

This episode we talk about Hazards and what makes them, well, hazardous! Both Sam and Stephen talk about how Hazards have been used in their games and how you can use them in yours! Sam also brought a cool Totally Original™️ concept for a Tusken Raider Jedi. Krk'shee, Lightsaber Wielding Shaman Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Helpful SWSE L...