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 Apr 07, 2023
Friday Apr 07, 2023
Continuing Conversations interviews the Star Trek: Tempest crew, a roleplaying game podcast set in the Star Trek universe, and using Modiphius’ Star Trek: Adventures roleplaying system. Starship Tempest follows the adventures of the starship USS Tempest, a sister ship to the USS Enterprise-C in the mid-24th century. Starship Tempest is set 25 years before the events of the Star Trek: The Next Generation TV show, in an era that remains mostly unseen in other Star Trek productions.
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Friday Mar 31, 2023
Friday Mar 31, 2023
The Troy Mepyans interview. Jim and Michael have the honor of sitting down with Troy Mepyans, novelist, convention gamer, and Star Trek Adventures freelancer, to talk about his background in Star Trek, writing, and playing the game. Get ready for some fun insights into the mindset of fans of Star Trek Adventures and why STA is such a provocative gaming system. This is a must-listen that will touch your heart.
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Friday Mar 24, 2023
Friday Mar 24, 2023
How gamemasters can build a stupendous story bible! What is a story bible? How can you keep effective notes that you can carry over game after game? What are the benefits and the challenges? Jeff Harvey, Michael Dismuke, and Jim Johnson offer some advice to inspire and guide you in this excellent skillset for GMs.
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Friday Mar 17, 2023
Friday Mar 17, 2023
Jeff Harvey joins Jim and Michael as we discuss using the threat mechanic in Star Trek Adventures RPG! How do gamemasters balance using it while maintaining an amazing narrative? How can players understand the purpose of threats to enhance gameplay? A lot of great tips are packed into this episode!
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Friday Mar 10, 2023
Friday Mar 10, 2023
There are so many different roles to play in Star Trek Adventures. Jeff Harvey joins Jim and Michael as we explore how to play other characters besides the bridge crew. What adventures await for players who desire to be the next Rom, Quark, Odo, Seven, Neelix, Phlox, or Naomi Wildman? Check this out and see!
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Friday Mar 03, 2023
Friday Mar 03, 2023
Have you ever thought about playing the ship? Jim and Michael invite Thomas Marrone (STO art director) and Aaron Pollyea (STA writer galore) to discuss playing the ship as a character! Get ready to go where you may never have thought about going before with your TTRPG!
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Friday Feb 24, 2023
Friday Feb 24, 2023
Are you hearing this? Is this signal going through? Hope so! Because Al Spader, Jim Johnson, and Michael Dismuke convene to discuss playing the Communication Officer role in Star Trek Adventures RPG. Sound boring? Think again. Tune in to our subspace frequency and get excited about the role!
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Friday Feb 17, 2023
Friday Feb 17, 2023
More exploration into the various roles of Star Trek Adventures as Jim and Michael invite STA super-fans Anton Abrahamsen and Skyler Ace to talk about the security/tactical officer position. Is it only about shooting phasers and photon torpedoes? Absolutely not! Check it out!
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