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 Sep 15, 2023
Friday Sep 15, 2023
The cast of Star Trek: Tempest returns to chat about the differences between D&D and Star Trek Adventures. How do you entice long-time dungeon crawlers to come to check our STA? How can you port (yes, port) your characters and D&D tales into STA? A lot of great ideas!
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Friday Sep 08, 2023
Friday Sep 08, 2023
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, Josh Allen, Lauren, Roger McCoy, and Michael Freeman!
Friday Sep 01, 2023
Friday Sep 01, 2023
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)
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Friday Aug 25, 2023
Friday Aug 25, 2023
NOTE: This episode is best on YouTube
Jim and Michael Launch the Adventures of the USS Saratoga. Watch as Jim and Michael continue developing their collaborative Captain's Log epic tale! The birth of our Captain and Commander and the rebirth of the U.S.S. Saratoga!
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Friday Aug 18, 2023
Friday Aug 18, 2023
The Probability Matrixes! Get ready to get wowed as Jim and Michael demonstrate how to use the random tables (called Probability Matrixes) in Captain's Log, the ultimate Trek solo RPG experience. You will see us put the matrixes to work launching our collaborative campaign. Some of us love video examples. This is it!
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Friday Aug 11, 2023
Friday Aug 11, 2023
Join this whopper of an episode as Jim Johnson, Project Manager for Modiphius' Star Trek line, interviews Michael Dismuke, Chris McCarver, and Jacob Ross about their involvement in Chapter 6 of Captain's Log. This chapter highlights amazing writing tips to help spark your imagination and help you get the most out of this new solo RPG!
Wednesday Aug 09, 2023
Wednesday Aug 09, 2023
Bonus Episode--GenCon 2023 Special!!! With Michael back from GenCon, Jim asks Michael about the highlights. Great takeaways and a lot to look forward to next year!
Friday Aug 04, 2023
Friday Aug 04, 2023
Jim and Michael delve into Chapter 5 of Captain's Log. Also, we score an interview with Alison Cybe, the main force behind the new rule set. Get ready for a breakdown of the chapter, the reasoning behind the rules, and the possibilities for solo RPGists.
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