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Friends for much longer than any of them care to admit, your three hosts bring extensive RPG experience from even before they met. For almost 100 years combined, they have played in and ran tabletop and live action games of every stripe. Since then, they have discussed, argued, kibitzed, broken down, built up, rearranged, and dissected every imaginable topic, frequently in living rooms in front of horrified onlookers who couldn't get a word in edgewise. The Tabletop Journeys project started as friends wanting to get together over Zoom to talk about the games they were running, they stuff that they had bought, and things that they thought were cool. And now, we hope that you do too!

  1. “Technobabble is a Tool, Not a Crutch”

    1 DAY AGO

    “Technobabble is a Tool, Not a Crutch”

    “Technobabble is a Tool, Not a Crutch”How to blend Science & Drama in your STA MissionsYou need a natural phenomenon powerful enough to shatter a research outpost, scramble transporters, and change a character forever. What do you use?In this episode of On the Right Path, Lewanika dives into the heart of Star Trek Adventures mission and adventure design, exploring how cosmic disasters, technobabble, and high-stakes command decisions can create unforgettable TTRPG moments.From stellar catastrophes to mysterious celestial threats, this cinematic GM advice episode challenges creators to rethink what really matters at the table. It is not about perfect astrophysics. It is about tension, survival, identity, and the moral weight of leadership in the final frontier.If you run STA 2E, design narrative-driven campaigns, or want to sharpen your science fiction TTRPG storytelling, this episode will help you turn disasters into powerful narrative engines. Bold missions begin with bold choices.#techobable #ttrpg #2d20 #startrekadventuresrpg2e #callyourboysttj #tabletopjourneys -------------STA Credits📥 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⭐ “Anomalies” Mission Brief by AL SPADER⭐ “Disasters” Mission Brief by TILLY BRIDGES & SUSAN BRIDGES-------------------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🖖🚀🌌🎲

    8 min

  2. 5 DAYS AGO

    Dr. Homebrew - Bastions at the Table: How My Players Made It REAL 🏰 (Episode 268)

    Last week we broke down the Traveler's Guide to Narrative Bastions — our brand new supplement on DMs Guild. This week? We go deeper. 🔥 Join us on Dr. Homebrew as we pull back the curtain on how these Bastion rules actually hit the table — the decisions players made, the NPCs that came to life, and the campaign threads that got woven into a single gifted building. If you've ever wondered how to make the D&D 2024 Bastion system feel less like a spreadsheet and more like story, this episode is exactly what you need. Whether you're a DM looking to add narrative weight to your Bastions or a player trying to connect your home base to your campaign's beating heart, this conversation will spark ideas you can bring to your table tonight. 🎙️ Part of the Dr. Homebrew series — where we workshop homebrew ideas, playtest real rules, and talk about what happens when theory meets the actual table. 🛒 Get the Traveler's Guide to Narrative Bastions on DMs Guild for just $0.99! 25 pages of narrative prompts, roll tables, new facilities, NPC frameworks, and collaborative storytelling tools for Bastions and your hireling crew. 📺 Missed last week's episode? Watch it first to get the full context on how these rules work and where they came from! ⏭️ Next Week on Dr. Homebrew: What happens when your party is away from their Bastion but still wants a Bastion turn? We're tackling the remote Bastion turn. stay tuned! And remember: ✅ Like ✅ Subscribe ✅ Ring the Bell to never miss an Episode 🔗 Links & Resources Mentioned in the Episode 📖 Traveler's Guide to Narrative Bastions: https://site.dmsguild.com/product/560501/The-Travelers-Guide-to-Narrative-Bastions Map created with Dungeon Scrawl (https://dungeonscrawl.com) and used under CC BY 4.0 license. Tabletop Journeys Links: 🧡 Patreon: patreon.com/ttjourneys 🦋 Bluesky: @ttjourneys.bsky.social 📘 Facebook: www.facebook.com/ttjourneys ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ttjourneys 🌐 Website: https://ttjourneys.com/ 📧 Email: podcast@ttjourneys.com #DungeonsAndDragons #DnD #TTRPG #DrHomebrew #TabletopJourneys #Bastions #DnD2024 #DMsGuild #HomebrewDnD #TabletopRPG #ActualPlay #DungeonMaster #DMTips #TTRPGCommunity #DnDHomebrew #FantasyRPG #RPGPodcast #TabletopGaming #NarrativeDnD #DMAdvice

    20 min

  3. 17 MAR ·  BONUS

    Talking Star Trek Preservations with Cmdr Oshen

    🖖🌌 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

    34 min

  4. 13 MAR

    Dr Homebrew - The Travelers Guide to Narrative Bastions (Episode 267)

    🏰 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! And remember: ✅ Like ✅ Subscribe ✅ Ring the Bell to never miss an Episode 🔗 Links & Resources Mentioned in the Episode 📜 Traveler's Guide to Narrative Bastions: https://www.dmsguild.com/en/product/560501/the-traveler-s-guide-to-narrative-bastions 🧭 Tabletop Journeys Links Patreon: patreon.com/ttjourneys Bluesky: @ttjourneys.bsky.social Facebook: www.facebook.com/ttjourneys YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ttjourneys Website: https://ttjourneys.com/ Email: podcast@ttjourneys.com 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 #DundsonsAndDragons #DnD5e #DrHomebrew #TabletopJourneys #TTRPG #DnD2024 #BastionSystem #DungeonMaster #DMTips #HomebrewDnD #TabletopRPG #DnDHomebrew #FantasyRPG #TTRPGCommunity #DnDPodcast

    15 min
  5. Talking Preservations with Captain Tobor

    10 MAR ·  BONUS

    Talking Preservations with Captain Tobor

    🖖🚀 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

    34 min

  6. 6 MAR

    On the Right Path - Dice & Juice Boxes (Season 2, Episode 14)

    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. 🎲 And remember: ✅ Like ✅ Subscribe ✅ Ring the Bell to never miss an Episode 🔗 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 Tabletop Journeys Links: Patreon: patreon.com/ttjourneys Bluesky: @ttjourneys.bsky.social Facebook: www.facebook.com/ttjourneys YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ttjourneys Website: https://ttjourneys.com/ Email: podcast@ttjourneys.com #TabletopJourneys #TTRPG #DungeonsAndDragons #DnDForKids #FamilyRPG #OnTheRightPath #KidFriendlyDnD #TabletopRPG #ParentingAndGaming #DiceAndJuiceBoxes #RollInitiative #SessionZero #TTRPGCommunity #ConventionGaming #StarTrekAdventures #FamilyGameNight #TabletopGaming #DnDDad #DnDMom #KidsWhoGame

    14 min
  7. OtRP (S2 Ep13) - "STA Character Creation just got Better" (Prt. 3)

    3 MAR

    OtRP (S2 Ep13) - "STA Character Creation just got Better" (Prt. 3)

    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.

    26 min
  8. OtRP (S2 Ep11) - "STA Character Creation just got Better" (Prt. 2)

    2 MAR

    OtRP (S2 Ep11) - "STA Character Creation just got Better" (Prt. 2)

    STA Character Creation Just Got Better🖖 Character creation is more than picking traits.It is where story begins.In this episode of On the Right Path, Lewanika explores how the Star Trek Adventures Species Sourcebook and updated character tools elevate STA 2E character creation to a new level of depth, clarity, and narrative intent.🚀 From expanded species options and cultural identity to lifepath refinement and digital support tools, this release strengthens one of the most important parts of any TTRPG experience: building characters who feel authentic to the Star Trek universe.🎲 Whether you are launching a new campaign aboard a Constitution class starship or continuing long running adventures near Asselin Station, this episode breaks down why character creation in Star Trek Adventures just became more flexible, more meaningful, and more cinematic.🌌 If you believe story begins at the character sheet, you are already on the right path.#StarTrekAdventuresRPG2E #STA2E #2D20 #TTRPG #CharacterCreation #GMTools #OnTheRightPath #CallYourBoysTTJ 🖖🚀🌌🎲---------------------------STA Credits---------------------------📘 STAR TREK ADVENTURES SPECIES SOURCEBOOK🛒 Available for purchase:🌐 https://modiphius.net/en-us/products/star-trek-adventures-second-edition-species-sourcebook?_pos=1&_sid=32e57d672&_ss=r🏢 Published by: Modiphius Entertainment🎲 2d20 System Designer: Nathan Dowdell📋 Project Manager: Jim Johnson✍️ Writers: Rachael Cruz, Nathan Dowdell, Jim Johnson, Stephen Near, Al Spader, & the Star Trek Adventures Development Team🎨 Art Direction: Ariel Orea🖌️ Cover Artist: Paolo Puggioni🙌 Special Shout Out: Michael Dismuke & B.C. HolmesCharacter Builder: 🌐 https://sta.bcholmes.org/index.html🌐 https://www.patreon.com/bcholmes------------------------------On The Right Path Hosted by: A. Lewanika MillerTheme Music: “The Lewanika Jam” Written and performed by David HerreraProduced and edited by David Herrera - Bow Tie Studios (www.youtube.com/@BowTie_Studios)------------------------------Support the channel by subscribing to the PatreonJoin 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 🖖🚀🌌🎲

    12 min
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Friends for much longer than any of them care to admit, your three hosts bring extensive RPG experience from even before they met. For almost 100 years combined, they have played in and ran tabletop and live action games of every stripe. Since then, they have discussed, argued, kibitzed, broken down, built up, rearranged, and dissected every imaginable topic, frequently in living rooms in front of horrified onlookers who couldn't get a word in edgewise. The Tabletop Journeys project started as friends wanting to get together over Zoom to talk about the games they were running, they stuff that they had bought, and things that they thought were cool. And now, we hope that you do too!

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    Tabletop Journeys
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    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    573
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