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🖖🌌 When the mission ends, the real questions begin.After the dramatic events of Season 3, reflection becomes its own frontier. In this special episode of Talking Preservations, Lewanika Miller sits down with Adam Scaramella, the voice behind Commander Oshen Ch’zylrirh, to explore leadership pressure, intelligence driven storytelling, and the long arc consequences shaping the future of the Preservations campaign.From shadow operations and difficult command decisions to evolving Star Trek Adventures mechanics and the philosophy of collaborative roleplay, this conversation reveals the craft behind cinematic TTRPG actual play.If you enjoy Star Trek Adventures Second Edition, character driven campaigns, GM preparation insights, and the emotional stakes of long form storytelling, this episode offers a rare look behind the viewscreen.The next era of Preservations begins here.Engage.-----Star Trek Adventures First Edition to Second Edition Conversions📥 Free download and purchase information🌐 https://modiphius.net/en-us/pages/star-trek-adventures-downloads🏢 Published by Modiphius Entertainment🎲 2d20 System Designer⭐ Nathan Dowdell📊 Project Manager⭐ Jim Johnson👏 Special Shout Out⭐ BC Holmes (https://www.patreon.com/c/bcholmes/posts)---Our Latest Kickstarter was funded in under 6 hours; join the fun by checking out the link below:🌐https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ttjourneys/make-100-the-bridgedwell-chronicles-part-1🔗 Check our Library of Content:🌐On DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/28665/tabletop-journeys-llc🌐On DM's Guild: https://www.dmsguild.com/en/browse?keyword=tabletop%20journeys%20llcSupport the channel by subscribing to the Patreon Join the conversation and comment below; share the episode with your friends.And remember:✅ Like✅ Subscribe✅ Ring the Bell to never miss an episode.✅ Leave a comment if you too would like to explore the galaxy alongside the Dilamus Christian and those serving aboard Asselin Station. or check out our Patreon at https://tr.ee/WqccYf4COR 🖖🚀🌌🎲#TTRPG #2D20 #StarTrekAdventuresRPG2E #callyourboysttj #TabletopJourneys

🏰 Your Bastion NEEDS a Story — Here's How to Build One

The D&D 2024 Bastion System is a blast, but let's be honest. Without narrative support, it can feel like just a spreadsheet of rooms. In this episode of Dr. Homebrew, Josh breaks down The Traveler's Guide to Narrative Bastions, a brand-new supplement from Tabletop Journeys designed to fix exactly that.

From the ground up, this episode walks you through a complete framework for making your party's Bastion feel like it actually belongs in your game world, including a collaborative creation process, narrative NPCs, plot-ready Strengths & Vulnerabilities, and a system that scales as your players level up, new bastion facilities and more.

🎲 In this episode:
Why the official Bastion rules have a narrative gap (and how to fill it)
A streamlined creation system. Personal space, basic & special facilities at 5th level
7 questions to define your Bastion's physical layout
How to build narrative connections. Goals, Assets, Allies, Rivals & Wildcard NPCs
The Strength & Vulnerability framework. This is your best source of plot hooks
How to grow your Bastion's narrative footprint as the party levels up

📖 This is Part 1 of a 3-part series on Bastions!
Next week: How Josh's players built their Bastion at the table (with some very wacky shenanigans 👀)
Two weeks out: Running a remote Bastion turn — yes, it's possible!

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📜 Traveler's Guide to Narrative Bastions: https://www.dmsguild.com/en/product/560501/the-traveler-s-guide-to-narrative-bastions

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Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
02:56 Basic Rules Adjustments
04:25 Bastion Structure
05:46 Narrative Connections
08:50 Strengths and Vulnerabilities
11:38 Leveling Up
12:49 Conclusion

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🖖🚀 The Captain Speaks. The Mission Continues.What happens after the final log is recorded and the cameras keep rolling?In this special Star Trek: Preservations feature, Lewanika sits down with Joe Harney, the voice behind Captain Sabian Tobor of the U.S.S. Dilamus Christian, to reflect on Season 3 of the Tabletop Journeys actual play.From the unforgettable Romulan Tango to insights on the evolving Star Trek Adventures 2E mechanics, this conversation explores the creative spark where storytelling, improvisation, and Star Trek fandom collide.But beyond the highlights lies a deeper question. With the great threat behind him, what comes next for Captain Tobor?This is more than a recap.It is a behind-the-scenes look at collaborative storytelling in a Star Trek Adventures RPG campaign, where the players shape the story and every mission unfolds in real time.If you enjoy Star Trek Adventures 2E, TTRPG actual plays, campaign design, and mission brief style play, this is a conversation you do not want to miss.Engage.Support the channel by subscribing to the Patreon Join the conversation and comment below; share the episode with your friends. And remember:✅ Like✅ Subscribe✅ Ring the Bell to never miss an episode.✅ Leave a comment if you too would like to explore the galaxy alongside the Dilamus Christian and those serving aboard Asselin Station. or check out our Patreon at https://tr.ee/WqccYf4COR 🖖🚀🌌🎲#techobable #TTRPG #2D20 #StarTrekAdventuresRPG2E #complications #CallYourBoysTTJ #TabletopJourneys #StarTrek #ActualPlay #StarTrekRPG #GameMasterTips #StarTrekFans #SciFiRPG #TTRPGCommunity-----------------------------------⭐ STA CreditsStar Trek Adventures First Edition - Second Edition Conversions🌐 Free to Download and available for purchase at the following link:https://modiphius.net/en-us/pages/star-trek-adventures-downloads📘 Published by Modiphius Entertainment🎲 2d20 System Designer: Nathan Dowdell📋 Project Manager: Jim Johnson👏 Special Shout Out to BC Holmes 🌐 https://www.patreon.com/bcholmes-------------------------------Our Latest Kickstarter was funded in under 6 hours; join the fun by checking out the link below:🌐https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ttjourneys/make-100-the-bridgedwell-chronicles-part-1🔗 Check our Library of Content:🌐On DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/28665/tabletop-journeys-llc🌐On DM's Guild: https://www.dmsguild.com/en/browse?keyword=tabletop%20journeys%20llc

What if you didn't have to choose between being a parent and a gamer? 🧃🎲
In this episode of On the Right Path, Lewanika breaks down everything you need to know about building kid-friendly TTRPG tables. From running games for his own children to watching young players steal the scene at Total Con and AdadeCon 13, Lewanika brings real-world experience to one of the most asked questions in the TTRPG parenting community.

Whether you're a parent, a dungeon master, a convention GM, or all of the above, this one is for you. 👇

In this episode:
🐉 Why kids are capable of serious, high-quality roleplay
🛡️ How to run age-appropriate games using safety tools like X Cards and Lines & Veils
🎮 Tips for Session Zero with parents and guardians
⚔️ Real stories from the convention floor, including a 13-year-old who made an entire table stand up and cheer
📅 How to build a long-term campaign that you kids can grow up with.

If you've ever wanted to share this hobby with the young people in your life, or you're already doing it and want to do it better, pull up a chair, grab a juice box, and let's roll initiative. 🎲

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🔗 Links & Resources Mentioned in the Episode:

Total Con: https://totalcon.com
AcadeCon: https://acadecon.com/
Star Trek Adventures: https://modiphius.net
TTRPG Safety Toolkit (X Cards, Lines & Veils) — https://www.ttrpgsafetytoolkit.com

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STA Character Creation Just Got Better (Part 3)🖖 The Bolian scientist’s journey reaches its final form.In Part 3 of our Star Trek Adventures 2E character creation deep dive, A. Lewanika Miller completes the build of Lieutenant Vasal, a Daystrom Fellow and Starfleet Science Officer shaped by culture, academy choices, career events, and narrative intent.🚀 From Starfleet Academy track selection and advanced talents to career events, finishing touches, and convention-ready table tents, this episode shows how character creation becomes more than mechanics. It becomes story architecture.🎲 We explore how narrative first design, smart talent synergy, and thoughtful role selection create officers who feel alive at the table. This is not min maxing. This is intentional design for cinematic play.🌌 If you have ever wondered how to take a character from concept to convention ready hero using the STA Species Sourcebook and the BC Holmes builder tool, this is the episode that completes the arc.Because great campaigns do not start with missions.They start with characters.#StarTrekAdventuresRPG2E #STA2E #2D20 #CharacterCreation #TTRPG #GMTools #OnTheRightPath #CallYourBoysTTJ 🖖🚀🌌🎲-----------------------Follow our upcoming Kickstarter campaign:🌐https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ttjourneys/make-100-the-bridgedwell-chronicles-part-1🔗 Check our Library of Content:🌐On DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/28665/tabletop-journeys-llc🌐 On DM's Guild: https://www.dmsguild.com/en/browse?keyword=tabletop%20journeys%20llc------------------------------------------------------------Support the channel by subscribing to the Patreon. Join the conversation and comment below; share the episode with your friends.🌐 patreon.com/ttjourneysAnd remember:✅ Like✅ Subscribe✅ Ring the Bell to never miss an episode.