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We talk about all things Star Trek Adventures. This includes announcing the latest releases, highlighting professionals and fans associated with the game, explaining game rules and mechanics, exploring how to be a better GM or player, discussing the wider Star Trek-verse in relation to STA, and answering your questions about the best RPG game ever. https://linktr.ee/studiotembo
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The Dominion war is over, Starfleet is slowly rebuilding after the devastation, and the Federation is looking to return to the ways of exploration and peaceful contact. Europa is a brand new, state of the art, Luna class starship with a new Prototype Positronic and Bioneural computer system and an advanced AI. She carries with her, high hopes, and even higher expectations. Starfleet has assigned the best, and the brightest to Europa, and all eyes will be on her as she heads into the Expanse.
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The Doctor is in! Join ”Doctor RPG,” Jeff Harvey in discussing the captivating world of role-playing games (RPGs), where fantasy blurs with reality, and the only limit is your imagination. Set out on an adventure to explore the most intricate details of your favorite RPGs, answering YOUR questions, shining a light on the most essential elements of gaming, sharing reviews of new and classic games, and unpacking the mechanics so that you can get the most out of your gaming sessions. Hosted by ...
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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/St…
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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 grea…
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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 …
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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…
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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 …
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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 s…
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Federation-Klingon War Tactical Campaign, Part 1. You've heard about it! You probably have the PDF! Now it's time to see the Federation-Klingon War Tactical Campaign in action! Come watch (yep, YouTube preferred) Jim and Michael play the groundbreaking RPG. We act as admirals commanding the fleets, characters, and resources needed to win an all-out…
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The Federation-Klingon War Tactical Campaign: The Epic Drama Unfolds! Join Jim Johnson and guest host Al Spader as they interview writers Alison Cybe, Michael Dismuke, Michael Duxbury and John Kennedy about their work crafting the modules and mission briefs that make up the tactical campaign. Get tips on how to modify the stories to fit any campaig…
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The Federation-Klingon War Tactical Campaign! Join Jim Johnson, Michael Dismuke, and guest host Al Spader as we break down the new rule system! Prepare to be blown away by this exciting new gaming option. Learn practical ways to adapt it into your current Star Trek Adventures and Captain's Log games. https://linktr.ee/studiotembo…
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The Federation-Klingon War Tactical Campaign! Join Jim Johnson, Michael Dismuke, guest host Al Spader, and Aaron Pollyea as we talk everything from safety checklists to ships. Are you prepared to take your crew into a war of galactic proportions? Check out some great new optional rules and Easter Eggs to keep your crew coming back for more. https:/…
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Announcement: The Federation-Klingon War Tactical Campaign! Join Jim Johnson and guest host Al Spader as they interview writers Alison Cybe, Michael Dismuke, Michael Duxbury and John Kennedy about their work on Star Trek Adventures latest groundbreaking release! Learn what this book is all about and how you can use it to take your in-game events to…
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Star Trek Adventures for Kids (and Teens)! Join our crew this episode as we invite Al Spader, Conner Self, and Josh Allen--aficionados on playing RPG with young humans--to the show! Hear how to adapt game mechanics, storytelling, and character development for kids along with great tips on session zero and group safety. Come on, everyone. Let's crea…
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Jim and Michael welcome Heather Antos to the show! IDW Publishing's most profitable division for the past 20+ years has been its licensed comics, and in 2023, they promoted Star Trek editor Heather Antos to run their entire division. Under the new title of Group Editor, Licensing, Antos oversees the Star Trek comics, as well as adding Sonic the Hed…
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Making Ship Combat Easy! Ship-to-ship combat has been mentioned by fans as one of the most challenging parts of Star Trek Adventures. Listen in to Al Spader, Jim Johnson, and Michael Dismuke as they provide a cargo bay full of ideas about how to make ship combat as crunchy or as simple as you like! You are sure to hear some great ideas to use in yo…
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First time on the show! Chris Birch, publisher and founder of Modiphius, comes on Continuing Conversations to talk about his take on artificial intelligence, its effect on creators, the company's stance on the matter, and the future (holodecks included). Are you looking for a safe space to hear about what's happening in the industry and how it migh…
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Jim and Michael welcome back the illustrious Eric Campbell (@StreampunksRpg, http://twitch.tv/16BitEric). We chat about Eric's most recent creative exploits (except the stuff under NDA), the evolution of Star Trek Adventures as a game, his advice on homebrew rules, and the all-new Discord server Eric is setting up for the Captain's Log expanded uni…
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Ready, Set, Go! Are you wondering what books/PDFs to pick up first to start your journey into Star Trek Adventures? Jim and Michael provide some advice for people new to STA. Forward this helpful video to your friends and family who might be scratching their heads trying to sort through the mountain of great publications. https://linktr.ee/StudioTe…
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The number for the National Suicide Prevention Hotline is 988. They can be called or texted. Connor Self, @TheHealerDM, a therapist in a school, a prolific RPG author with some serious content creation credits, a proDM, and a convention organizer, joins Jim and Michael to speak about this important subject. Conner speaks on Mental Health for the La…
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How to get the most out of your soft science characters in Star Trek Adventures and Captain's Log! Join our panel of brilliant GMs and players--BC Holmes, Aaron Pollyea, Al Spader, Jim Johnson, and Michael Dismuke--as they ignite the imagination and demonstrate how to really make your soft scientist shine! https://linktr.ee/StudioTembo…
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From antagonists to allies! You challenged us, and we accepted the challenge! Meric Moir of SkyHammerPress joins Jim and Michael on the ultimate riff challenge to create a story where the villainous Kai Winn and Gul Dukat (DS9) become redeemable characters. (I know. Hard to believe.) Join us in the writers' room and get your creative juices flowing…
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Just when you think you know all the rules to Captain's Log! Watch Jim and Michael launch into episode 2 of Star Trek: Saratoga, their collab play. Not only do we roll up one heck of an epic adventure full of Klingons and guest stars from Voyager in this Picard-era campaign; but we also discover some innovative ways to use the probability matrixes …
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Maurice Broaddus, Afrofuturist author and editor at Apex Magazine, and Derek Tyler Attico, author of The Autobiography of Benjamin Sisko, grace Continuing Conversations with their presence as we talk about Afrofuturism in literature, expanding the inclusivity in gaming, and showcase their latest projects! A deep conversation of get our synapses a-c…
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On this special DOUBLE EDITION of Continuing Conversations, The Dice in Mind crew joins Jim and Michael to talk about their experiences with Star Trek Adventures, Captain's Log, and some of their most memorable podcasting moments! Also, what is RPG as literature? We dive deep on RPG as a development tool, encouraging youth to play, and the positive…
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Curious about the allure of Solo RPGs? Are you eager to elevate your solitary gaming adventures? Don't miss our captivating interview with Trevor DeVall, the multi-talented voice actor and podcaster known for iconic roles such as Rocket Raccoon in the "Guardians of the Galaxy" animated series and Emperor Palpatine in "Star Wars Lego." Join us on Co…
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It's been a loooong time coming, but we bring on the all-star cast of U.S.S. Pioneer, Michael's long-running Star Trek Adventures game. Great advice for gamemasters and players on integrating into an existing crew, playing on Discord (or a similar app), and putting character growth first. Welcome to the show, Troy Mepyans, Al Spader, Aaron Pollyea,…
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I got a chance to sit down with Co-hosts of the Continuing Conversations podcast, Michael Dismuke, freelance writer, contributor to Continuing Missions, lead writer for the Captian's Log for Modiphious, and Jim Johnson, author and line editor for Star Trek Adventures by Modiphious. We talk about Star Trek Adventures, the future of RPG's and so much…
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BC Holmes is Back to Talk about Updates to the Star Trek Adventures Character Creator. BC Holmes is Back! Come check out the latest updates to the Star Trek Adventures Character Creator. Prepare to take your game to the next level and hear about what's to come in the way of future updates. (Hint hint, Captain's Log) https://linktr.ee/studiotembo…
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Greetings Adventurer, I'm Doctor RPG Jeff Harvey. I am not a real doctor, these are real RPGs I've dedicated countless hours to exploring the mesmerizing realm of role-playing games. Imagine a place where fantasy and reality entwine, where the only boundaries are the ones you set with your own imagination. Join me as we dive deep into the intricate…
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