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
Jan 26, 2024
Jan 26, 2024
1 hr 27 min
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 universe! Yep! You can play with Eric and other CL fans! As always, an insightful and inspiring interview!
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Jan 19, 2024
Jan 19, 2024
33 min
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.
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Jan 12, 2024
Jan 12, 2024
1 hr 27 min
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 Layperson GM and also appeared on the Gamehole Twitch to discuss telling good stories. Tune in to get educated and think about the safeguards all GMs and players should put in place when gaming.
Mental Health Information:
Mental Health First Aid is offered by several organizations. Here is a link to find courses offered near you. https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/take-a-course/find-a-course/
Charity Information:
D8 Summit Charities is a 501c3 charity organization headquartered in Illinois that attends events across the country. We seek to support local causes while also providing educational outreach to the gamer community. We also seek to give voice to new and underrepresented people in the gamer community. Website: d8summit.org Website for our 2024 charity event: https://tabletop.events/conventions/2024-d8-summit-charity-convention
Jan 5, 2024
Jan 5, 2024
1 hr 18 min
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!
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Dec 29, 2023
Dec 29, 2023
1 hr 1 min
Star Trek Adventures 2023 YEAR IN REVIEW!! Join Jim and Michael as they review all the cool releases of 2023, including such hits as Lower Decks Campaign Guide, The Animated Series Campaign Guide, and Captain's Log Solo RPG. Plus so much more!
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Dec 22, 2023
Dec 22, 2023
1 hr 7 min
The writers of Star Trek comics (IDW Publishing) blow our minds as we talk about developing characters in stories and role-playing games. These aficionados of RPG have more ideas than we can possibly fit in an hour and more experience than they know what to do with. Tune in and strap in!
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Dec 15, 2023
Dec 15, 2023
1 hr 8 min
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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Dec 8, 2023
Dec 8, 2023
1 hr 46 min
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 that will send your games rocketing into the sky! Watch and learn!
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