Continuing Conversations: Sci-Fi Storytelling & Star Trek Adventures

The crew of the USS Challenger is back. Join Al Spader, BC Holmes, Meric Moir, Jim Johnson, and Michael Dismuke as we show of Supporting Characters in Star Trek Adventures RPG Second Edition. The story "Bedlam on Baham" is pulled from the FREE Trade Ledgers Mission Brief Pack. https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

The crew of the USS Challenger is back. Join Al Spader, BC Holmes, Meric Moir, Jim Johnson, and Michael Dismuke as we show of Supporting Characters in Star Trek Adventures RPG Second Edition. The story "Bedlam on Baham" is pulled from the FREE Trade Ledgers Mission Brief Pack. https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

We roll out the red carpet for Guy Sclanders, famous Game Master for Off My Bridge (formerly How to be a Great GM), to come and discuss this illustrious career, guidance on storytelling, and so many more massively impactful tidbits about how to get the most out of gaming. He also gushes about Captain's Log Solo RPG and Star Trek Adventures 2e (blushing). https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

Let's talk about Trills!!! Time for another deep dive on the intriguing, multifaceted species known as the Trills. Listen in and learn why Trills can be one of the most interesting aliens to play.

BC Holmes is back with amazing updates to the Star Trek Adventures Character and Ship Creator!! Hang on tight! It gets better every year. https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

AMA with Kelli Fitzpatrick. Kelli Fitzpatrick is an author, editor, and teacher from Michigan. Her Star Trek story “The Sunwalkers” was selected as a winner of the Star Trek: Strange New Worlds contest and is published by Simon and Schuster. She has written and edited for the Star Trek Adventures tabletop role-playing game from Modiphius Entertainment, for NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope outreach team, and for Arizona State University’s Interplanetary Institute. We also discuss her latest achievement (due March 2025), Captain Marvel: Carol Danvers Declassified for Marvel! https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

Jason Kaufman and Brad Browne Interview Part 2: Creating Stories and the Creative Process. Tune in to synch with experienced writers and help inspire your next writing project. https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

Jason Kaufman and Brad Browne Interview Part 1: Leadership in Star Trek and how to go about tackling writing projects! Here are some early previews of the next great Trek book on leadership and other tasty tidbits about writing. https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

Cardassians among us! Meric Moir, Al Spader, Jim Johnson and Michael Dismuke march into the melodrama that is Cardassians to give GMs and players food for thought when selecting these characters to play. https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

Let's Talk Nausicaans! Meric Moir, Al Spader, Jim Johnson and Michael Dismuke go down the Nausicaan rabbit-hole to see what amazing gaming options we can concoct with this mandible-mouthed species! https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

The writers behind the Star Trek Adventures Second Edition Starter set to convene to talk about the inspiration behind this year's epic campaign release. Join Meric Moir, Al Spader, Michael Dismuke, and project manager Jim Johnson as we whet your appetite for this great gaming resource! https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

Jim and Michael talk Fan Expos and amazing blog posts. Oh! Michael met Kate Mulgrew (a.k.a. Captain Janeway). Hear all about it! https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

Star Trek Adventures 2024 YEAR IN REVIEW!! Join Jim and Michael as they review all the mind-blowing releases of 2024, including such hits as the Federation-Klingon War Tactical Campaign, mission briefs and modules, and the amazing Star Trek Adventures Second Edition! https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

Continuing Conversations is delighted to welcome writer/poet/podcaster Mike O'dah Ziibing Ashkewe (Heart of the River) to the show. We will discuss his background, art, inspiration, and anything else we can fit into the space. Mike is one of the founders of ThisWeekInGeek, which is called "the best place geeks, gamers, and nerds of every type to gather and listen in to the news, reviews, interviews, and topic shows for everything nerd culture!" https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

From RPGs to fan films!!!! Get ready to be wowed with a behind-the-scenes look at "Farragut Forward," Kaotica Studios 2024 Star Trek fan film release! Jump in as we travel with Johnny K into the heart of imagination and fan love! Kaotica Studios journeyed to the Final Frontier in partnership with Farragut Films with “Farragut Forward” the continuation of the long-running Star Trek fan series Starship Farragut. One of the most ambitious Star Trek fan films in history, the Farragut Forward prologue premiered in 2022 with festival wins for Best Cinematography, Best Editing, and more. Favoring real set construction over a green screen, as well as the use of practical ship models, the full episode of Farragut Forward was released in October 2024. https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

Continuing Conversations welcomes Ben Heisler, ENNIE-Award winning Associate Producer of RPGs for Renegade Game Studios, to chat about breaking into the RPG writing world. He works on some amazing IPs like Transformers, GI Joe, My Little Pony, and more! Gamer, writer, con planner and overall adventurer, come listen to his great insights. https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

What happens when a Star Trek Adventures writer embarks on his own continuing mission by creating his own IP---Sentience the RPG? Join us as we interview Al Spader, the creator of Sentience. Learn how to incorporate aspects of this groundbreaking game (along with others) with your STA campaign. https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

In this episode, Joseph Harney and Alex Boer join Jim Johnson and Michael Dismuke for a deep dive into empaths and telepaths in Star Trek! They’ll explore how these powerful abilities shape characters, stories, and gameplay in Star Trek Adventures. Don’t miss this mind-expanding discussion! https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

We’re excited to welcome Alex Boer, a veteran GM who has been running games for over a decade. He joins Jim Johnson and Michael Dismuke to explore the pros and cons of using online platforms to connect players with professional GMs. Start your online Star Trek adventure with Alex at startplaying.games/gm/gmalex! https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

Aaron Pollyea joins Jim and Michael to expound on ways GMs and players can make the most out of the icy antenna-bearers in your Star Trek Adventures games. (And Aenar too!) https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

Let's Talk About Tellarites! Aaron Pollyea joins Jim and Michael to expound on ways GMs and players can make the most out of the argumentative aliens in your Star Trek Adventures games. https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

Curious to see Star Trek Adventures RPG 2e in action! 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 THREE of “Test of Honor” from the Political Actions mission brief pack. This time we dive into operating the U.S.S. Challenger and pushing the ship and its crew to their limits.

Curious to see Star Trek Adventures RPG 2e in action! 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 “Test of Honor” from the Political Actions mission brief pack. This time we dive into operating the U.S.S. Challenger and pushing the ship and its crew to their limits. https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

Curious to see Star Trek Adventures RPG 2e in action! 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 “Test of Honor” from the Political Actions mission brief pack. This time we dive into operating the U.S.S. Challenger and pushing the ship and its crew to their limits. https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

Ultimate Crossover Event: Dune Meets Star Trek! Dune RPG Project Manager Andrew Peregrine joins forces with Klingon Core Rulebook writers Kelly Fitzpatrick (2016 Strange New Worlds contest winner; Captain Marvel: Carol Danvers Declassified) and Derek Tyler Attico (The Autobiography of Benjamin Sisko) to riff about when Dune Houses and Klingon Houses collide! Get ready for out-of-this-world ideas and Jim and Michael ask: What if we modified the Dune: The Great Game: Houses of the Landsraad ruleset to construct Klingon Houses?

The Star Trek Adventures Game Toolkit provides a wealth of materials to expand your game beyond the core rulebook. It provides players and gamemasters with additional options and rules references to aid your group in exploring the final frontier. STA game designer Nathan Dowdell sits down with Jim and Michael to break down this valuable toolset section by section and piece by piece. https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

Nathan Dowdell, 2d20 System Designers, joins Jim and Michael as we continue our chapter-by-chapter breakdown of Star Trek Adventures 2E. Let's dive into Chapters 5-9 as we explore the streamlined updates in Modiphius' latest Trek release! We will explore ships, tech & weapons, operations, conflict and more! https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

Nathan Dowdell, 2d20 System Designers, joins Jim and Michael as we continue our chapter-by-chapter breakdown of Star Trek Adventures 2E. Let's dive into Chapter 4: Reporting for Duty and explore insights and factoids regarding the new, streamlined character creation! https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

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/studiotembo

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 Tasks, Traits, Reveals, Reversals, Determination, Stress, Injury and more! https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

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 Star Trek Adventures games. Hold onto your targs! This is sure to blow your minds. https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

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 action! Watch and learn! https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

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 action! Watch and learn! https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

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! Watch and learn! https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

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 products. https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

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 tools to create an epic story that explores the depths of the Klingon Empire and the politics of this momentous time in Trek history https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

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 Star Trek has always been a beacon for diversity, our gaming tables too should be sanctuaries of acceptance and understanding. Join us as we navigate the cosmos of inclusivity with our esteemed hosts, Jim Johnson and Michael Dismuke, alongside our guest stars Eric Campbell, Sam de Leve, and Josh Allen. These seasoned navigators of the gaming universe bring a wealth of experience in adapting games to be more inclusive, particularly for players with different learning styles or neurodivergence. Today, we’ll delve into the art of creating gaming experiences that not only welcome but celebrate every player's uniqueness, ensuring that everyone can find their place in the adventure. So, set your phasers to 'inspire,' and let’s embark on a journey to make the final frontier accessible to all, proving that in the universe of gaming, diversity is not just accepted, it’s celebrated. https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

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-blowing creativity! https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

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? https://linktr.ee/StudioTembo