Star Trek Adventures: Continuing Conversations

• From TOS to Strange New Worlds: The 23rd Century in Star Trek Adventure

  Continuing Conversations: Starfleet in the 23rd Century! Announcing the newest supplement to the Star Trek Adventures 2e universe! Join writers  Aaron Pollyea, Al Spader, Sarah Kennedy, Chris McCarver, Bill Barbato, Michael Dismuke, and Jim Johnson as we get hype over all the goodness that came from the TOS, TAS, DIS, SNW, and Movie-era of Trek! https://linktr.ee/studiotembo 00:00:20 - Introductions of Michael, Jim, and Aaron 00:06:13 - Reimagining the Gorn in Star Trek 00:12:51 - Revisiting the original Star Trek series 00:15:56 - Speaker loves Discovery and Klingon redesigns 00:18:47 - Condensing Star Trek lore challenges 00:25:06 - Genesis project's political powder keg 00:30:45 - Distilling Star Trek's Century for RPGs 00:37:58 - Klingon and Romulan psychology across time 00:43:57 - Book focuses on entire century of Trek 00:49:40 - Gratitude to Peter David, Star Trek writer

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• Kira Nerys: Modeling a Complex Character in Star Trek Adventures RPG

  AJ Fox joins Jim and Michael as we break down the character of Kira Nerys: her relevance, her strengths, her dynamics. Then we talk about how to create a similar-type character for your STA campaign: the dangers, the perks! https://linktr.ee/studiotembo 00:00:20 - Introductions: Michael, Jim, and guest AJ 00:01:46 - Kira character analysis and RPG modeling 00:06:53 - Deep Space Nine's political commentary 00:10:29 - Kira, Opaka, and Bajoran perspectives 00:16:44 - Kira's character arc and relationships 00:23:23 - Bajor, Federation, and wormhole control 00:26:29 - RPG session zero: Kira and safety tools 00:33:10 - Building contrasting characters for role-playing 00:39:43 - Discovery rewatch reveals nuances 00:42:38 - AJ's projects: TTRPG talk show, editing

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• 5, 4, 3, 2, 1: A Quick & Easy Character Development Guide for RPGs & Writing

  Yep, back to weekly) AJ FOX is back to talk about the stupendously amazing 5-4-3-2-1 system for character development! Listen in and prepare to flesh out your PCs in new and imaginative ways. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jNyH7-7gpK61q1z0FiDoBONjhDfulP_C/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=107248546059831663146&rtpof=true&sd=true https://linktr.ee/studiotembo Chapters 00:00:16 - Introductions of Michael, Jim, and AJ Fox 00:03:11 - Developmental, integral concepts for characters 00:05:57 - Character development as a writing tool 00:08:40 - Player versus character goals in RPGs 00:11:29 - Failing forward and character development 00:13:18 - Important NPCs: friends and foes 00:14:24 - Players creating character backstories 00:17:07 - Character secrets and Rutherford's implant 00:19:56 - Kirk's son reveal and motivations 00:22:43 - Motivations beyond Starfleet Academy graduation

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• Unleash Your Creativity: Solo RPGs and the Power of Storytelling

  Continuing Conversations w/ Peter Norton of Hollowponds Solo Sagas.  This week on the show, we sit down with Peter Norton, the creative force behind Hollowponds Solo Sagas, to talk about his bold leap into full-time storytelling. We dive into his upcoming projects, his vision for building a vibrant solo RPG community, and his creative ventures into Star Trek Adventures Captain’s Log. From passion to profession, from the depths of original worlds to the final frontier—this is an episode packed with inspiration, insight, and the art of going boldly… alone. https://linktr.ee/studiotembo 00:00:20 - Meeting Michael, Jim, and Peter 00:06:35 - Solo role-playing and creative freedom 00:12:46 - Solo game design and imagination 00:15:26 - Star Trek, gaming, and show genres 00:20:53 - Captain encounters sentient lichen species 00:25:17 - Captain's Log as role-playing tool 00:29:36 - Capping stories and building arcs 00:35:27 - Writing requires constant practice 00:40:13 - Sign off: Live long and prosper

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• From Star Trek to Saucers: Aaron Pallier's New RPG Projects

  Guest Aaron Pollyea comes on to talk about his latest project: Saucer Squadron. Then we dive into sectors and star systems in Star Trek Adventures Exploration Guide! https://linktr.ee/studiotembo This podcast features Jim Johnson, Michael Dismuke, and Aaron Pallier discussing Aaron's recent projects. The conversation centers around Saucer Squadron, a 1950s-themed tactical wargame about a Roswell-inspired alien conspiracy, available as a PDF and print-on-demand, with future STL miniatures planned. They also delve into the Star Trek Adventures Exploration Guide, releasing October 3rd, which boasts detailed astronomical accuracy, facilitating in-depth exploration gameplay and world-building. The guide's scientific rigor, layered approach to exploration (sector, system, planet), and compatibility with tools like Starforged are highlighted. The discussion expands on potential uses for the guide in various game formats, including large-scale fleet battles and integrating it with other RPG systems like Captain's Log. Finally, the podcast touches upon Aaron's extensive science fiction movie podcast (covering 270+ films) and the team's future projects, including a new game, "redacted," co-created with Al Spader. 00:21:44 - Intro: Aaron Pallier's Sci-Fi Project 03:28 - Saucer Squadron Game Design 07:00 - Saucer Squadron: Pulp Sci-Fi 10:29:27 - Sci-Fi Movie & Future Plans 13:18 - Star Trek Adventures Guide 16:30 - Scientific Accuracy in Games 20:00 - Star Trek Adventure Design 23:02:22 - Sector Creation in RPGs 25:35 - Expanding Star Trek Systems 29:08 - Detailed Space Battles in Star Trek 37:38 - Closing Thoughts on Guide 40:30 - Childhood & Cosmic Inspiration 46:01 - Farewell

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