Where does the game end and the story begin? Continuing Conversations is your weekly deep dive into the art of Science Fiction storytelling, narrative design, and the creative process—hosted by Michael Dismuke and Jim Johnson.
While our roots are firmly planted in the Star Trek Adventures RPG, our mission has expanded. We are exploring how Sci-Fi worlds are built, how characters are forged, and how stories are told across every medium. Whether you are a Gamemaster crafting a campaign, an aspiring novelist, or a fan of deep lore, we bring you the insights you need to fuel your imagination.
Produced by Studio Tembo, this show is dedicated to "Infinite Stories in Infinite Combinations." Whether you're rolling dice or writing chapters, let's continue the conversation.
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Science Fiction Writing, Narrative Design, Star Trek Adventures, Creative Writing, RPG Design, World Building, Sci-Fi Authors, Jim Johnson, Michael Dismuke, Studio Tembo, Speculative Fiction, Tabletop RPGs, Game Writing, Storytelling.
Episodes
Friday Oct 17, 2025
Friday Oct 17, 2025
AJ Fox joins Jim and Michael as we break down the character of Kira Nerys: her relevance, her strengths, her dynamics. Then we talk about how to create a similar-type character for your STA campaign: the dangers, the perks!
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00:00:20 - Introductions: Michael, Jim, and guest AJ
00:01:46 - Kira character analysis and RPG modeling
00:06:53 - Deep Space Nine's political commentary
00:10:29 - Kira, Opaka, and Bajoran perspectives
00:16:44 - Kira's character arc and relationships
00:23:23 - Bajor, Federation, and wormhole control
00:26:29 - RPG session zero: Kira and safety tools
00:33:10 - Building contrasting characters for role-playing
00:39:43 - Discovery rewatch reveals nuances
00:42:38 - AJ's projects: TTRPG talk show, editing
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