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
Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
Curious to see Star Trek Adventures RPG 2e in action! Join 2e writers Jim Johnson, Michael Dismuke, Meric Moir, Al Spader and the maintainer of the STA Character and Ship Creator, BC Holmes as we play Act ONE of “Test of Honor” from the Political Actions mission brief pack. This time we dive into operating the U.S.S. Challenger and pushing the ship and its crew to their limits. https://linktr.ee/studiotembo
Friday Oct 04, 2024
Friday Oct 04, 2024
Ultimate Crossover Event: Dune Meets Star Trek! Dune RPG Project Manager Andrew Peregrine joins forces with Klingon Core Rulebook writers Kelly Fitzpatrick (2016 Strange New Worlds contest winner; Captain Marvel: Carol Danvers Declassified) and Derek Tyler Attico (The Autobiography of Benjamin Sisko) to riff about when Dune Houses and Klingon Houses collide! Get ready for out-of-this-world ideas and Jim and Michael ask: What if we modified the Dune: The Great Game: Houses of the Landsraad ruleset to construct Klingon Houses?
Friday Sep 27, 2024
Friday Sep 27, 2024
The Star Trek Adventures Game Toolkit provides a wealth of materials to expand your game beyond the core rulebook. It provides players and gamemasters with additional options and rules references to aid your group in exploring the final frontier. STA game designer Nathan Dowdell sits down with Jim and Michael to break down this valuable toolset section by section and piece by piece.
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Friday Sep 20, 2024
Friday Sep 20, 2024
Nathan Dowdell, 2d20 System Designers, joins Jim and Michael as we continue our chapter-by-chapter breakdown of Star Trek Adventures 2E. Let's dive into Chapters 5-9 as we explore the streamlined updates in Modiphius' latest Trek release! We will explore ships, tech & weapons, operations, conflict and more! https://linktr.ee/studiotembo
Friday Sep 13, 2024
Friday Sep 13, 2024
Nathan Dowdell, 2d20 System Designers, joins Jim and Michael as we continue our chapter-by-chapter breakdown of Star Trek Adventures 2E. Let's dive into Chapter 4: Reporting for Duty and explore insights and factoids regarding the new, streamlined character creation! https://linktr.ee/studiotembo
Friday Sep 06, 2024
Friday Sep 06, 2024
It's time to break down the Star Trek Adventures 2e core rulebook! Get ready for cool Easter Eggs and dynamic insights focusing on the introduction, chapters 1-3, and the "Gorgon's Gaze" mission module with writers Al Spader, Aaron Pollyea, and Chris McCarver!
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Friday Aug 30, 2024
Friday Aug 30, 2024
Converting Characters and Ships Between 1e and 2e: Quick Tips on Updating your Star Trek Adventures to 2e. Listen in as Aaron Pollyea, Al Spader, Jim Johnson and Michael Dismuke discuss the new, streamline edition of STA! Minor changes make for major improvements as we show you how to make easy adjustments to PCs, NPCs, and ships so that you can warp back into the action! https://linktr.ee/studiotembo
Friday Aug 23, 2024
Friday Aug 23, 2024
Converting Game Mechanics Between 1e and 2e, Part 1: Quick Tips on Updating your Star Trek Adventures to 2e. Listen in as Aaron Pollyea, Al Spader, Jim Johnson and Michael Dismuke discuss the new, streamline edition of STA! No need to panic! The changes are meant to make mechanics flow better and enhance your storytelling experience! In this episode, we focus on common game mechanics like Extended Tasks, Traits, Reveals, Reversals, Determination, Stress, Injury and more! https://linktr.ee/studiotembo