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 Aug 26, 2022
Friday Aug 26, 2022
Star Trek Adventures System Designer Nathan Dowdell joins us in this two-part interview episode of Continuing Conversations. There was so much good information and insights we needed to make it a 2-parter! Part 2 focuses on Nathan's take on STA game design, fan reaction, and the future of the line!
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Friday Aug 19, 2022
Friday Aug 19, 2022
Star Trek Adventures System Designer Nathan Dowdell joins us in this latest episode of Continuing Conversations. There was so much good information and insights we needed to make it a 2-parter! Part 1 helps us get to know Nathan a little better: his background, his first venture into RPG, and how he came to design STA! https://linktr.ee/studiotembo
Friday Aug 12, 2022
Friday Aug 12, 2022
Continuing Conversations tackles the big subject: how to get your first game launched! Afraid to be a new GM? Desperate to find people to play with? Wondering who to ask questions to? Curious about what books you need to get started? A lot of good advice is packed into this podcast, not to mention a swath of FREE STUFF you may not know is out there; all meant to make your first game AMAZING!
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Friday Aug 05, 2022
Friday Aug 05, 2022
Jim and Michael take you through the dynamic Delta Quadrant book. Borg, xBs, and Voyager's many first contacts are highlighted, plus what's probably the best stellar map EVER in an STA product!
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Friday Jul 29, 2022
Friday Jul 29, 2022
Jim and Michael travel through the Gamma Quadrant Sourcebook to talk about all the goodies surrounding the characters featured in DS9. This is the ultimate compendium on the Dominion War and the places, people, and planets involved in the major event.
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Friday Jul 22, 2022
Friday Jul 22, 2022
Michael and Jim team up with Patrick Goodman and Aaron Pollyea to talk about the vigilante sensation Picard: Season 1 Character Pack. Get insights and Easter eggs contained in the new Modiphius release. Find out how the characters were reverse engineered so that you could insert these amazing individuals into your game!
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Friday Jul 15, 2022
Friday Jul 15, 2022
Jim and Michael move into the Beta Quadrant Sourcebook! Romulans, Klingons, Gorn! Oh my! Yes! Spit-spewing Gorn! Explore why this book is a must-have for your Star Trek Adventures collection.
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Friday Jul 08, 2022
Friday Jul 08, 2022
Jim and Michael travel the galaxy quadrant by quadrant, starting with the Alpha Quadrant Sourcebook! Betazoids, Cardassians, Ferengi, and more! Explore why this book is a must-have for your Star Trek Adventures collection.
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