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
Sep 30, 2022
Sep 30, 2022
1 hr 43 min
EP43 - Jim Johnson hosts Al Spader, Aaron Pollyea, John Kennedy, and Michael Dismuke, writers for the new Star Trek Adventures Utopia Planitia Starfleet Sourcebook. Join us as we go back in time to Starfleet's origins, dig up treasures in the sections about mining and retrieval, dissect the chapter on starships and stations, explore optional rules, and give an overview of the all-ship-focused mission briefs! https://linktr.ee/studiotembo
Sep 23, 2022
Sep 23, 2022
1 hr 27 min
EP42 - Hosts April Hill and Jim Johnson (Modiphius) take the reins this week to interview the entire cast of writers from the new Star Trek Adventures Utopia Planitia Starfleet Sourcebook—Thomas Marrone (STO), Al Spader, John Kennedy, Michael Dismuke, and Aaron Pollyea! Get insights into this fantastic partnership with Star Trek Online, hear deep insights about the development of the UP book, and learn about some cool Easter Eggs tucked away inside this titanic tome!
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Sep 16, 2022
Sep 16, 2022
41 min
Star Trek Adventures contributor Jacob Ross (core rulebook, Gamma Quadrant Sourcebook) joins Jim and Michael to discuss how to run STA games that minimize violence but are still engaging for GMS and players alike. Hear tips on how to create campaigns that still intrigue and wow without phaser blasts and photon torpedoes. Challenge yourself to make mesmerizing campaigns that don't spill blood! We would love to hear your comments on this subject too!
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Sep 9, 2022
Sep 9, 2022
1 hr 11 min
Star Trek Super Fan Joe Harney joins Jim and Michael to talk about the pros and cons of remote gaming. The pandemic changed the face of TTRPGs, but is that change permanent or still evolving? What impact did the pandemic have on your gaming groups?
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Sep 2, 2022
Sep 2, 2022
1 hr 1 min
The Ultimate Riff Challenge! Michael, Jim, and Al Spader get together for the first-ever riff challenge. Pick a random paragraph from any STA product. Deliver an on-the-spot pitch for a story idea based on that paragraph. Then everyone jumps in and helps form the plot, conflicts, and potential WOW moments to create a universe of gaming excitement. Watch and be inspired!
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Aug 26, 2022
Aug 26, 2022
45 min
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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Aug 19, 2022
Aug 19, 2022
38 min
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
Aug 12, 2022
Aug 12, 2022
49 min
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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