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| 6/23/26 |  Preservations (S4 Ep1) – Glass Houses Act 3 | 🖖 Star Trek: Preservations S4 Ep1 – "Glass Houses" Act 3The hunt is over.A desperate chase becomes a direct confrontation as the crew of the U.S.S. Dilamus Christian moves to stop Janok's plans once and for all.With lives on the line, impossible choices must be made. Starships race to respond, alliances are tested, and every decision carries consequences far beyond a single mission.Join us for the thrilling conclusion of "Glass Houses," a Star Trek Adventures 2E Actual Play featuring tense command decisions, creative problem-solving, starship action, and the collaborative storytelling that makes great TTRPG adventures unforgettable.=================================== 🌌 #SciFi #StarTrekAdventuresRPG2E #2D20 #TTRPG #StarTrek #ActualPlay #IDICYall #TabletopJourneys #CallYourBoysTTJStar Trek Adventures RPG is published by Modiphius Entertainment===================================🛸 Star Trek and all related marks, logos, and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. Star Trek Adventures is 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) 🌐 STA Character Builder (BC Holmes): https://sta.bcholmes.org===================================Tabletop Journeys is hosted by Josh Newton and Lewanika Miller, with Michael Ross🎧 Listen & Watch:Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/tabletopjourneysYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@ttjourneys---TABLETOP JOURNEYS NETWORK 🎲 On the Right Path – Bite-sized GM advice & TTRPG discussion 🧪 Dr. Homebrew – Custom content, mechanics, & design breakdowns 🖖 Star Trek: Preservations – STA Actual Play ☕ Tabletop Café – Live TTRPG conversations & community---You can support the channel by sharing the episode with your friends and leaving a comment.If you would like to explore the galaxy alongside the Dilamus Christian and those serving aboard Asselin Station, check out our Patreon page🌐 Patreon: https://patreon.com/tabletopjourneys🌐 Website: https://tabletopjourneys.com🌐 Discord: https://discord.gg/tabletopjourneys📚 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%20llcc---And remember:✅ Like✅ Subscribe✅ Ring the Bell to never miss an episode.🌌 #IDICYall #StarTrekAdventuresRPG2E #2D20 #TTRPG #CallYourBoysTTJ #tabletopjourneys | — | ||||||
| 6/19/26 |  🎲 One Shot. One Opportunity. One Roll that could change everything | 🎲 One Shot. One Opportunity. One Roll that could change everything.Inspiration was supposed to reward great play. Instead, most tables forgot about it or saved it forever, waiting for the perfect moment.That moment never came.In this episode of On the Right Path, we break down Heroic Inspiration in D&D 5.5E, why the original mechanic struggled, what changed, and how GMs can make it matter at the table.Because if you've got one shot... one opportunity...Will you use it?🌌 #TTRPG #Roleplayerswanted #GMToolKit #DnD5.5E #HeroicInspiration #TabletopJourneys #CallYourBoysTTJ---🎬 ON THE RIGHT PATH CREDITSWritten, Hosted, & Edited by Lewanika MillerTheme: “The Lewanika Jam” by David HerreraOpening and Closing sequences produced and edited by David Herrera at Bow Tie Studios---Tabletop Journeys is hosted by Josh Newton and Lewanika Miller, with Michael Ross🎧 Listen & Watch:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/tabletopjourneysYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ttjourneys---🎲 TABLETOP JOURNEYS NETWORK 🎲 On the Right Path – Bite-sized GM advice & TTRPG discussion 🧪 Dr. Homebrew – Custom content, mechanics, & design breakdowns 🖖 Preservations – STA Actual Play ☕ Tabletop Café – TTRPG conversations & community---Website:🌐 https://tabletopjourneys.com🌐 Patreon: https://patreon.com/tabletopjourneys🌐Discord: https://discord.gg/tabletopjourneys📚 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---And remember:✅ Like✅ Subscribe✅ Ring the Bell to never miss an episode. | — | ||||||
| 6/16/26 |  Preservations (S4 Ep 1) - Glass Houses Act 2 | 🖖 Star Trek: Preservations S4 Ep1 – "Glass Houses" Act 2The hunt is on.A cryptic transmission draws the crews of Asselin Station, the U.S.S. Dilamus Christian, and the U.S.S. Hippocrates deeper into the search for Janok.On a world where sensors cannot be trusted and signals refuse to behave normally, every answer uncovers a new mystery.As the chase intensifies, the crew finds itself locked in a dangerous game of deception against an enemy who always seems one step ahead. Can they find Janok before he disappears again?🌌 #SciFi #StarTrekAdventuresRPG2E #2D20 #TTRPG #StarTrek #ActualPlay #IDICYall #TabletopJourneys #callyourboysttj ===================================Star Trek Adventures RPG is published by Modiphius EntertainmentOur 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===================================🛸 Star Trek and all related marks, logos, and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc.🎲 Star Trek Adventures is 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)🌐STA Character Builder (BC Holmes): https://sta.bcholmes.org===================================Tabletop Journeys is hosted by Josh Newton and Lewanika Miller, with Michael Ross🎧 Listen & Watch:Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/tabletopjourneysYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@ttjourneys===================================TABLETOP JOURNEYS NETWORK 🎲 On the Right Path – Bite-sized GM advice & TTRPG discussion 🧪 Dr. Homebrew – Custom content, mechanics, & design breakdowns 🖖 Star Trek: Preservations – STA Actual Play ☕ Tabletop Café – TTRPG conversations & communityYou can support the channel by sharing the episode with your friends and leaving a comment.If you would like to explore the galaxy alongside the Dilamus Christian and those serving aboard Asselin Station, or check out our Patreon page:🌐 Patreon: https://patreon.com/tabletopjourneys🌐 Website: https://tabletopjourneys.com🌐 Discord: https://discord.gg/tabletopjourneys===================================📚 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%20llcc===================================And remember:✅ Like✅ Subscribe✅ Ring the Bell to never miss an episode.🌌 #IDICYall #StarTrekAdventuresRPG2E #2D20 #TTRPG #CallYourBoysTTJ #tabletopjourneys | — | ||||||
| 6/12/26 |  ⚔️ The Road to Killer Combat: Terrain, Tactics, and Objectives | 🎬 ON THE RIGHT PATH (S:2 Ep. 25)⚔️ The Road to Killer Combat: Terrain, Tactics, and ObjectivesThe monsters arrive.Initiative is rolled.The heroes win.So why does the combat feel forgettable?Some battles end when the hit points run out. Some are forgotten before the session ends. The best ones become legendary stories your players tell for years.In this episode of On the Right Path, we look at a few simple GM tools that can turn routine fights into memorable encounters.🌌 #TTRPG #RoleplayersWanted #GMToolKit #CombatEncounters #TabletopJourneys #CallYourBoysTTJ---🎬 ON THE RIGHT PATH CREDITSWritten, Hosted, & Edited by Lewanika MillerTheme: “The Lewanika Jam” by David Herrera* Opening and Closing sequences produced and edited by David Herrera at Bow Tie Studios---Tabletop Journeys is hosted by Josh Newton and Lewanika Miller, with Michael Ross🎧 Listen & Watch:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/tabletopjourneysYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ttjourneys---🎲 TABLETOP JOURNEYS NETWORK 🎲 On the Right Path – Bite-sized GM advice & TTRPG discussion 🧪 Dr. Homebrew – Custom content, mechanics, & design breakdowns 🖖 Star Trek: Preservations – STA Actual Play ☕ Tabletop Café – TTRPG conversations & community Website: https://tabletopjourneys.comPatreon: https://patreon.com/tabletopjourneysDiscord: https://discord.gg/tabletopjourneys📚 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---And remember:✅ Like✅ Subscribe✅ Ring the Bell, to never miss an episode. | — | ||||||
| 6/9/26 |  Preservations - "Glass Houses" (Act 1) | 🌌 Preservations (s4 Ep1) - "Glass Houses" (Act 1)A classified transmission changes everything.Still settling into its newly refitted hull, the USS Dilamus Christian is sent in pursuit of a fugitive from the past. But in a region where science itself seems uncertain, and hidden dangers emerge, a young pilot's future may be about to change forever.🌌 #SciFi #StarTrekAdventuresRPG2E #2D20 #TTRPG #StarTrek #ActualPlay #IDICYall #TabletopJourneys #CallYourBoysTTJ===================================🛸 Star Trek and all related marks, logos, and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc.🎲 Star Trek Adventures is 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)🌐 STA Character Builder (BC Holmes): https://sta.bcholmes.org===================================Tabletop Journeys is hosted by Josh Newton and Lewanika Miller, with Michael Ross🎧 Listen & Watch:Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/tabletopjourneysYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@ttjourneys---🎲 TABLETOP JOURNEYS NETWORK🎲 On the Right Path – Bite-sized GM advice & TTRPG discussion🧪 Dr. Homebrew – Custom content, mechanics, & design breakdowns🖖 Star Trek: Preservations – STA Actual Play☕ Tabletop Café – TTRPG conversations & community-------------------------------------------------You can support the channel by sharing the episode with your friends and leaving a comment.If you would like to explore the galaxy alongside the Dilamus Christian and those serving aboard Asselin Station. or check out our Patreon page🌐 Patreon: https://patreon.com/tabletopjourneys🌐 Website: https://tabletopjourneys.com🌐 Discord: https://discord.gg/tabletopjourneys📚 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%20llcc---And remember:✅ Like✅ Subscribe✅ Ring the Bell to never miss an episode. | — | ||||||
| 6/6/26 |  🌌 “The Discoveries We’ll Find…” 🚀🖖 | The frontier is filled with unknown worlds, impossible mysteries, and discoveries waiting beyond the next star.🎬 From Star Trek Preservations🎲 A Star Trek Adventures RPG actual play by Tabletop Journeys#StarTrek #StarTrekAdventures #SciFi #TTRPG #ActualPlay #TabletopJourneys #IDICYall #CallYourBoysTTJ | — | ||||||
| 6/5/26 |  D&D Drops: Who Are They Actually For? | 🎲 D&D Drops: Who Are They Actually For? | On the Right PathD&D Beyond Drops have sparked a massive debate across the TTRPG community.Are Drops a useful tool for busy GMs and online play… or the beginning of a subscription-driven future for Dungeons & Dragons?In this episode of On the Right Path, we break down:* What D&D Drops actually are* Who they are designed for* Why convention and online GMs may find them useful* The controversy surrounding subscriptions and content sharing* Why “no new edition” does NOT mean “no more print books.”* The rapid community backlash and D&D Beyond’s response* Concerns surrounding creator compensation and long-term sustainability⚠️ Stay tuned through the end of the episode for major new developments regarding content sharing, non-subscriber access, and D&D Beyond’s rapid response to community feedback.#dnd #dungeonsanddragons #ttrpg #tabletoprpg #dnd5e #onednd #dndbeyond #gamemaster #rpg #tabletopjourneys----------------------------------Special thanks to:🎙️ Insight Check for his excellent breakdown and interviews with the D&D Beyond development team.🎙️ Teos Abadia & Shawn Merwin of Mastering Dungeons for continued industry insight regarding WotC investor calls and business-side discussions.Insight Check:- https://youtu.be/yTSkZ4awf4Q?si=qV8mWVDt4Dm5eaylMastering Dungeons:- https://www.youtube.com/@masteringdungeonsD&D Beyond Update Post: - https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/2187-d-d-beyond-drops-update-on-the-program----------------------------------🎬 ON THE RIGHT PATH CREDITSWritten, Hosted, & Edited by Lewanika MillerTheme: “The Lewanika Jam” by David Herrera - Opening and Closing sequences produced and edited by David Herrera at Bow Tie Studios----------------------------------Tabletop Journeys is hosted by Josh Newton and Lewanika Miller, with Michael Ross🎧 Listen & Watch:Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/tabletopjourneysYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@ttjourneys-----------------------🎲 TABLETOP JOURNEYS NETWORK 🎲 On the Right Path – Bite-sized GM advice & TTRPG discussion 🧪 Dr. Homebrew – Custom content, mechanics, & design breakdowns 🖖 Star Trek: Preservations – STA Actual Play ☕ Tabletop Café – TTRPG conversations & community-----------------------Website:- https://tabletopjourneys.comPatreon:- https://patreon.com/tabletopjourneysDiscord:- https://discord.gg/tabletopjourneys📚 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 | — | ||||||
| 6/5/26 |  The World Class Pilot Problem | Some pilots are good.Some pilots are elite.And then there are the ones who make the rest of the bridge crew question every safety regulation in Starfleet. 🚀🖖In this short from Star Trek: Preservations, the crew runs into a very particular kind of “world-class pilot problem.” 👀🎲 Star Trek: Preservations is an ongoing Star Trek Adventures RPG actual play from Tabletop Journeys, featuring diplomacy, exploration, danger, and character-driven storytelling set in the post-Dominion War era.📺 Watch more episodes & shorts:Star Trek: Preservations Playlist#StarTrek #StarTrekAdventures #TTRPG #ActualPlay #TabletopJourneys #SciFi #RPG #Starfleet #Shorts | — | ||||||
| 6/5/26 |  Life in the Stars… or a Cage on Earth | For some people, the stars are freedom.For others, staying behind can feel like a cage. 🌌🖖This short from Star Trek: Preservations captures a quiet but powerful moment about purpose, belonging, and the call of life beyond Earth.🎲 Star Trek: Preservations is an ongoing Star Trek Adventures RPG actual play from Tabletop Journeys, set in the post-Dominion War era of Star Trek and focused on exploration, diplomacy, character drama, and the unknown.📺 Watch more episodes & shorts:Star Trek: Preservations Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTG4lf5ZTP3lrPoqX27_7p5Q1y1a-C9d2 #StarTrekAdventures #TTRPG #ActualPlay #TabletopJourneys #SciFi #RPG #Starfleet #Shorts | — | ||||||
| 6/4/26 |  “Ship Life Is a Whole Lot of Nothing” | Before she became part of the crew of the U.S.S. Dilamus Christian, Ensign Inara Osho was already making waves. 🚀🖖This short marks the first in-game appearance of Ensign Inara Osho, the hotshot young pilot joining the crew in Season 4 of Star Trek: Preservations. Talented, ambitious, and more than a little bold, this is where Osho’s story begins.🎲 Star Trek: Preservations is an ongoing Star Trek Adventures RPG actual play from Tabletop Journeys, featuring exploration, diplomacy, danger, and character-driven storytelling in the post-Dominion War era.📺 Watch more episodes & shorts:Star Trek: Preservations Playlist #ttrpg #tabletopjourneys #startrekadventuresrpg2e #IDICYall #callyourboysttj | — | ||||||
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| 6/4/26 |  Preservations: How a Medal Changes Everything | 🖖 Captain's Log: Capt. Tobor reflects on how receiving the Christopher Pike Medal of Valor changed both his career and the expectations now placed upon him across the Federation. 🚀🎬 From Star Trek Preservations Season 4🌌 A Star Trek Adventures RPG actual play by Tabletop Journeyshttps://www.youtube.com/@UC9t5HUvniuNy9GsB5GtUtWA #StarTrek #StarTrekAdventures #TTRPG #ActualPlay #SciFi #TabletopJourneys #IDICYall #CallYourBoysTTJ#ttrpgcampaign #tabletopjourneys #startrekadventuresrpg2e #IDICYall #callyourboysttj | — | ||||||
| 6/2/26 |  Preservations: Season 4 Opening Logs | 🚀 STAR TREK PRESERVATIONSSeason 4, Episode 1“Opening Logs” 🖖A new season begins aboard the U.S.S. Dilamus Christian and across the wider Talaran Sector. 🌌As the crew returns from an extensive refit and major changes ripple through Starfleet operations, senior officers and junior crew alike reflect on the last year, the challenges ahead, and the uncertain future awaiting them beyond Federation space.From command staff carrying the weight of sector-level responsibility to young officers still searching for purpose among the stars, these personal logs offer a glimpse into the lives, hopes, and tensions shaping Season 4 of Star Trek Preservations.🎭 Featuring:• Capt. Tobor• Cmdr. Oshen• Lt. Cmdr. Te’nari• Ens. Inara Osho🎲 Star Trek Preservations is an ongoing Star Trek Adventures RPG narrative and actual play project presented by Tabletop Journeys.===================================🎧 Credits:Hosted & Edited by Lewanika Miller🎙️ Tabletop Journeys is hosted by Josh Newton and Lewanika Miller, with Michael Ross.🎧 Listen & Watch:🌐 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/tabletopjourneys🌐 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ttjourneys===================================📚 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===================================🖖 Explore More Tabletop Journeys Content:🌐 Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/ttjourneys🌐 Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/TabletopJourneys===================================💬 You can support the channel by sharing the episode with your friends and leaving a comment.🚀 If you would like to explore the galaxy alongside the Dilamus Christian and those serving aboard Asselin Station, check out our Patreon at:https://www.patreon.com/ttjourneysAnd remember:✅ Like✅ Subscribe✅ Ring the Bell to never miss an episode.===================================🎲 Star Trek Adventures is published by Modiphius Entertainment.🛸 Star Trek and all related marks, logos, and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc.===================================🌌 #IDICYall #StarTrekAdventuresRPG2E #2D20 #TTRPG #CallYourBoysTTJ #TabletopJourneys #StarTrek #StarTrekAdventures #ActualPlay #SciFi | — | ||||||
| 5/29/26 | Dr Homebrew builds Exploration Encounters (Episode 278) | Your players are about to trek 200 miles through monster-infested wilderness — are you really going to just wing it? 🎲 On this episode of Dr. Homebrew, Josh breaks down how he borrowed the card mechanics from Tainted Grail: Fall of Avalon and turned them into a fully randomized, deeply flavorful D20 exploration encounter table for his home D&D campaign.We're talking layered randomness. Location cards, color-coded encounter types, combat and diplomacy resolution cards all stitched together into a system that keeps every day of the trek feeling fresh, unpredictable, and narratively rich. Josh walks through real examples straight from his table: a Still River with no source, a Giant Vanguard demanding deference, an Inverse Fjord ruled by a rogue knight, and a dusk hag named Arietta Everbleed lurking in a labyrinth of earthquake-shattered stone. 🗺️⚔️Whether you're running a survival trek, an overland hex crawl, or just want to inject more chaos and creativity into your exploration pillar, this episode is packed with tools you can steal for your own table tonight.💬 How do you handle exploration at your table? Improvised or meticulously planned? Drop your thoughts in the comments!And remember:✅ Like✅ Subscribe✅ Ring the Bell to never miss an Episode🔗 Links & Resources Mentioned in the EpisodeTainted Grail: Fall of Avalon board game (Awaken Realms): https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/264220/tainted-grail-the-fall-of-avalonMonthly NPC, creature & location card sets → patreon.com/ttjourneysTabletop 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#DrHomebrew #TabletopJourneys #DungeonsAndDragons #DnD5e #TTRPG #TabletopRPG #DMTips #HomebrewDnD #ExplorationEncounters #TaintedGrail #DungeonMaster #RPGDesign #DnDHomebrew #EncounterTable #TTRPGCommunityWant a monster card for the Brix Hog — an arcane-infused nightmare creature straight from Josh's campaign? Join the Patreon for monthly card sets, early episode access, Patreon-only games (Star Trek Adventures is live!), and more. 🃏 | — | ||||||
| 5/22/26 | Light Omens & The Hope Engine. An interview with Jayden King (Episode 277) | What if hope itself was dangerous? 🌑✨ In this incredible episode, Josh and Lewanika sit down with professional Game Master, game designer, and industry coach Jayden King to dive deep into his groundbreaking new TTRPG, Light Omens.This isn't your average tabletop interview. Light Omens is a techno-fantasy RPG set on an alternate Earth where Eldritch entities called Light Eaters feed on extreme emotion and surviving means learning to suppress the very things that make you human. Sound familiar? That's entirely the point.🎲 What you'll hear in this episode:The jaw-dropping cosmology behind Light OmensThe Light Eaters, monsters that hunt your joy, your passion, your hopeSeekers, the player characters who refuse to give up the light no matter the costThe Truths mechanic, a revolutionary system rooted in the very real experience of code-switchingWhy Light Omens is as much a statement about identity, culture, and systemic oppression as it is a TTRPGHow The Hope Engine can power everything from grim-dark fantasy to procedural detective stories to war gamesJayden's personal mission to open doors for BIPOC and Black creators in the tabletop industryThis episode hit different. Jayden brings an authenticity and depth of vision that left the whole crew genuinely awestruck — and by the end, you'll understand why Lewanika called it one of his favorite interviews ever recorded on this show.If you love games that have something to say, this one is for you. 🎮🃏🧙♂️And remember:✅ Like✅ Subscribe✅ Ring the Bell to never miss an Episode🔗 Links & Resources Mentioned in the Episode🌐 Light Omens — lightomens.com (coming soon!)📲 Jayden King — @ItsJaydenKing on Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky🏰 D&D in a Castle — jadenking.com🗺️ Tabletop Journeys Links:Patreon: patreon.com/ttjourneysBluesky: @ttjourneys.bsky.socialFacebook: www.facebook.com/ttjourneysYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ttjourneysWebsite: https://ttjourneys.com/Email: podcast@ttjourneys.com#TabletopJourneys #TTRPG #LightOmens #IndieRPG #TabletopRPG #DungeonsAndDragons #HopeEngine #TTRPGCommunity #IndieGames #RolePlayingGames #GameDesign #Hopepunk #Grimdark #TTRPGTwitter #DnD #TableTopGames #TTRPGPodcast #BoardGames #CallYourBoysTTJ | — | ||||||
| 5/19/26 |  Talking Trek: The GM Edition? | Preservations (S3 Bonus Ep) – “Talking Trek: The GM Edition?”What happens when the storytellers step out from behind the screen?As Star Trek: Preservations prepares for Season 4, Josh and Lewanika step out from behind the GM screen to discuss campaign planning, Quick Treks, convention play, shared continuity, and the challenge of running interconnected Star Trek Adventures stories inside one living galaxy.From Asselin Station to the A.E.G.I.S. frontier, this bonus episode explores character growth, Season 3 fallout, the future of DC, and the storytelling philosophy shaping the explosive road ahead. If you love cinematic sci-fi campaigns, TTRPG mission design, and behind-the-scenes GM discussion, this episode is for you.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🖖 STAR TREK ADVENTURES RPG━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🏢 Star Trek Adventures RPG is 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━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🖖 STA Resources━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━📥 Modiphius Downloads:🌐 https://modiphius.net/en-us/pages/star-trek-adventures-downloads🧑💻 STA Character Builder (BC Holmes):🌐 https://sta.bcholmes.org💖 Support BC Holmes:🌐 https://www.patreon.com/bcholmes━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🎙 Credits━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Hosted & edited by Lewanika MillerTabletop Journeys is hosted by Josh Newton and Lewanika Miller, with Michael Ross.🎧 Listen & Watch:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/tabletopjourneysYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ttjourneys━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━📚 Check out 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%20llcYou can support the channel by sharing the episode with your friends and leaving a comment.If you would like to explore the galaxy alongside the Dilamus Christian and those serving aboard Asselin Station. or check out our Patreon at patreon.com/ttjourneysAnd remember:✅ Like✅ Subscribe✅ Ring the Bell to never miss an episode.🌌 #IDICYall #StarTrekAdventuresRPG2E #2D20 #TTRPG #CallYourBoysTTJ #tabletopjourneys | — | ||||||
| 5/15/26 | 🧪 Dr. Homebrew's Tabletop Autopsy | Tainted Grail: Fall of Avalon | Noble Knight Games' annual clearance sale struck again — and this time Dr. Homebrew walked away with something much bigger than planned. 📦 This week on Tabletop Autopsy, we're cracking open he Age of Legends and Last Knight campaigns for Tainted Grail: Fall of Avalon by Awakened Realms. Let's dissect it all for every piece of TTRPG gold hiding inside it.From progression tracking save sheets that every DM should be using, to hero reference cards that'll make your players' lives infinitely easier at the table, this box is a treasure trove of design ideas. We dig into the dual solo/group play structure, a gorgeous Book of Secrets that handles your behind-the-screen info like a dream, and a massive card deck that opens up a whole new world of gamified exploration, encounters, and NPC interaction.Oh, and eight beautifully pre-painted miniatures? Yeah. Zero guilt. 🎨🐉🔜 Next Episode: Watch how these decks get put to work to plan an actual TTRPG session — you're not going to want to miss it.And remember:✅ Like✅ Subscribe✅ Ring the Bell to never miss an Episode🔗 Links & Resources Mentioned in the Episode🏰 Tainted Grail by Awaken Realms: awakenrealms.com⚔️ Age of Legends Expansion & Last Knight Campaign: available via Awakened Realms🛒 Noble Knight Games (We love you guys, seriously!): nobleknight.com📋 The Lazy Dungeon Master's 8 Steps by Mike Shea: slyflourish.com🗺️ Tabletop Journeys Links:Patreon: patreon.com/ttjourneysBluesky: @ttjourneys.bsky.socialFacebook: www.facebook.com/ttjourneysYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ttjourneysWebsite: https://ttjourneys.com/Email: podcast@ttjourneys.com#TabletopRPG #DungeonsAndDragons #TTRPG #DrHomebrew #TabletopAutopsy #TaintedGrail #BoardGames #DungeonMaster #TTRPGTips #TabletopJourneys #HombrewDnD #BoardGameToRPG #DnD5e #TabletopGaming #RPGInspiration | — | ||||||
| 5/12/26 |  You DON’T Need to Know Trek to Play STA? | # OtRP (S2 Ep 23) –“You DON’T Need to Know Trek to Play STA?”What if one of the biggest barriers to growing Star Trek Adventures… is us?This week on On the Right Path, Lewanika tackles a conversation that started online and quickly spiraled into a much larger issue facing the STA and TTRPG community: gatekeeping, accessibility, and the myth that you need decades of Star Trek knowledge before you can sit at the table.From convention tables filled with first-time players to campaigns built on collaboration instead of canon memorization, this episode breaks down why great Star Trek Adventures games are built on trust, support, strong GMing, and shared storytelling, not encyclopedic Trek lore.Whether you are a veteran GM, a curious player, or someone who has always wondered if Star Trek Adventures was “for you,” this episode is aimed directly at you.Because at the end of the day, nobody needs to know Season 2, Episode 6 to boldly go.🖖 Star Trek Adventures RPG 2E Discussion🎲 TTRPG GM Advice & Convention GMing🚀 Mission Brief Design & Narrative Adventure Structure🌌 Beginner Friendly Star Trek Adventures Guidance🛸 Cooperative Storytelling in the 2d20 System---🖖 STA Credits🏢 Star Trek Adventures RPG is 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---🖖 STA Resources📥 Modiphius Downloads:🌐 https://modiphius.net/en-us/pages/star-trek-adventures-downloads🛠️ STA Character Builder (BC Holmes):🌐 https://sta.bcholmes.org💙 Support BC Holmes:🌐 https://www.patreon.com/bcholmes---🎙️ CreditsHosted & edited by Lewanika MillerTabletop Journeys is hosted by Josh Newton and Lewanika Miller, with Michael Ross.🎧 Listen & Watch:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/tabletopjourneysYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ttjourneys---📚 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%20llcYou can support the channel by sharing the episode with your friends, and leaving a commen..If you would like to explore the galaxy alongside the Dilamus Christian and those serving aboard Asselin Station. or check out our Patreon at patreon.com/ttjourneysAnd remember:✅ Like✅ Subscribe✅ Ring the Bell to never miss an episode.🌌 #IDICYall #startrekadventuresrpg2e #2d20 #ttrpg #callyourboysttj #tabletopjourneys | — | ||||||
| 5/8/26 | The Fate of the World, and pudding. Roland Drewelow and Gray Guardians (Episode 275) | 🎲 What happens when you combine The Golden Girls, Stephen King, Riker in Frame of Mind, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer? That's the brilliant premise behind Gray Guardians, a TTRPG unlike anything you've seen at your table. This week, the crew sits down with designer Roland Drewelow (Thethiyan Games) for a deep dive into one of the most creative, accessible, and laugh-out-loud fun indie RPGs to hit the scene.Whether you're a seasoned dungeon delver or picking up your first set of dice, Gray Guardians is built to meet you where you are, and that's exactly what makes it special.🏠 In this episode:The wildly inspired premise behind Gray Guardians and the films that sparked it (Bubba Hotep, anyone?)How Roland's Difficulty Dials let you tune the crunch level for ANY table, from total newbies to hardcore tacticiansWhy the words on your character sheet matter more than you thinkSenior Moments on a nat 1: because sometimes you can open the door... but your shirt gets caught in it 👴The Gossip Points economy, the only currency that truly mattersA denture-dropping bestiaryHow Gray Guardians could work as a one-shot inside your existing campaignRoland's upcoming projects: Blackwater Creek (moonshine, time travel, trailer parks) and Hurly Burly (a nonviolent summer camp RPG with a magic VCR and the most unsettling clown in gaming)This one's got heart, humor, and the kind of game design philosophy we love here at Tabletop Journeys. Story-first, player-friendly, and dripping with thematic flavor. Don't miss it. 🎙️🔗 Links & Resources Mentioned in the Episode🎮 Gray Guardians by Thethiyan Games:itch.io: https://thethiyan-games.itch.io/gray-guardiansDriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/34045/thethiyan-gamesAnd remember:✅ Like✅ Subscribe✅ Ring the Bell to never miss an Episode🗺️ Tabletop Journeys Links:Patreon: patreon.com/ttjourneysBluesky: @ttjourneys.bsky.socialFacebook: www.facebook.com/ttjourneysYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ttjourneysWebsite: https://ttjourneys.com/Email: podcast@ttjourneys.com#DnD #TTRPG #DnD2024 #TabletopJourneys #DrHomebrew #IndieRPG #GrayGuardians #TabletopGaming #PodcastInterview #GameDesign #OneShot #NursingHome #RulesLight #AccessibleGaming #TabletopRPG | — | ||||||
| 5/5/26 |  Talking Trek with Ensign Inara Osho | A Preservations Season 3 Bonus EpisodeTalking Trek with Ensign Inara Osho | Star Trek: Preservations (S3 Bonus Episode)Join us in the ready room as we introduce Ensign Inara Osho, the newest member of the Dilamus Christian crew. In this bonus episode, we build a Star Trek Adventures 2E character live, TTJ style, blending mechanics with narrative intent.From Orion traits to command track decisions and helm specialization, this episode shows how character, story, and system come together at the table. We also highlight the BC Holmes builder and how it supports fast, narrative-focused play.If you are a GM, player, or fan of Preservations, this is your look at how the new crew joins the shared TTJ continuity. This is where the next chapter begins.----------------Star Trek Adventures RPG is 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-------------🖖 STA ResourcesModiphius Downloads:🌐 https://modiphius.net/en-us/pages/star-trek-adventures-downloadsSTA Character Builder (BC Holmes):🌐 https://sta.bcholmes.orgSupport BC Holmes:🌐 https://www.patreon.com/bcholmes-------------Credits: Hosted, & edited by Lewanika MillerTabletop Journeys is hosted by Josh Newton and Lewanika Miller, with Michael Ross.🎧 Listen & watch: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/tabletopjourneysYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ttjourneys-------------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 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 | — | ||||||
| 5/1/26 | Prep Less, Teach Better: Convention D&D for New Players | Prep Less, Teach Better: Convention D&D for New PlayersRunning D&D for new players does not require hours of prep.At Rising Phoenix Game Con 2026, I put the TTJ approach to the test with a mixed table of new and experienced players, proving that the right adventure and the right mindset can carry the entire table.This is your Convention Diary + GM Breakdown.Six players.Three experienced.Three brand new.One goal: keep the game moving and make sure everyone is having fun.If you have ever wondered how to run games for new players without over-prepping or over-complicating things… this is the episode for you.#OnTheRightPath #TTRPG #DND #DungeonMaster #GameMaster #RoleplayersWanted #CallYourBoysTTJ #TTRPGCommunity #LearnDND--------------------🎲 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN - How to choose the right starter adventure for new players - Why “less prep” leads to better teaching at the table - How to read player cues and guide decisions without railroading - When to use maps, minis, and tools, and when to keep it simple - How to run fast, engaging convention games for mixed tables --------------------🧠 THE TTJ WAYStart with a strong, simple adventure.Prep what matters.Teach through play, not lectures.When you combine that with patience and enthusiasm, you get:👉 New players who get it👉 Tables that stay engaged👉 Games that actually move--------------------🎥 FEATURED ADVENTURE: Borderlands Quest: Goblin TroublePublished by Wizards of the Coast (Available on D&D Beyond)Credits: - Designer: Shawn Merwin - Additional Writing: Chris Tulach - Editor: Sadie Lowry - Cover Illustrator: Robson Michel - Cartographer: Dyson Logos - Illustrators: John Grello, Alejandro Pacheco, Taras Susak, Matias Tapia--------------------🔥 Rising Phoenix Game Con🔥One of our favorite conventions, run by an incredible team and community.Event Info:🌐 https://tabletop.events/conventions/rising-phoenix-gamecon-2026Join the Community:🌐 https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1H7nDRZ8qQ/--------------------🎙️ MORE FROM TABLETOP JOURNEYS- Star Trek Preservations – STA Actual Play- Tabletop Cafe – TTRPG conversations & community- Dr. Homebrew – Build it, test it, run it at your table- On the Right Path – Bite-sized GM advice--------------------🎙️ TTJ CREDITSWritten, Hosted, & Edited by Lewanika MillerTheme: “The Lewanika Jam” by David HerreraOpening and Closing sequences produced and edited by David Herrera at Bow Tie StudiosTabletop Journeys is hosted by Josh Newton and Lewanika Miller, with Michael Ross🎧 Listen & Watch:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/tabletopjourneysYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ttjourneysJoin our games on Patreon:🌐 https://www.patreon.com/tabletopjourneysDriveThruRPG:🌐 https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/21022/Tabletop-Journeys-LLCDM’s Guild:🌐 https://www.dmsguild.com/browse/pub/21022/Tabletop-Journeys-LLC----------If this helped you rethink how you prep or teach at the table:👍 Like the video💬 Drop your biggest challenge teaching new players🔔 Subscribe for more GM tools and convention insights | — | ||||||
| 4/29/26 |  Running STA the TTJ Way | Rising Phoenix 2026 | This is your STA Convention Diary + GM Breakdown. What does it actually take to run Star Trek Adventures at a convention and make it hit?Episode Highlights:⚡Running STA the TTJ Way⚡Sour Deals breakdown (STA 2E Starter Set)⚡Mission Briefs vs full adventures⚡Real table energy from Rising Phoenix 2026⚡Why STA needs more GMsIn this episode of On the Right Path, we break down the TTJ Way. From syncing timelines across Preservations, Expeditions, and A.E.G.I.S., to integrating published adventures like Sour Deals into a living campaign, this is about running games that connect, land, and stick.We cover:🧩 Why mission briefs dominate convention play🧩 How to prep less and still deliver big moments🧩 Building a reliable pre-gen pipeline🧩 Creating tables full of energy, momentum, and buy-inAnd here is the real takeaway:We need more STA GMs at the table. If you have ever thought about running STA at a con, this is your starting point.-----------------📣 Call to ActionThinking about running STA?Drop a comment and tell us what you need to get started.#StarTrekAdventures #OnTheRightPath #TTRPG #GameMaster #ActualPlay #TTRPGCommunity #RoleplayersWanted #GMsWanted #CallYourBoysTTJ-----------------🔥 Rising Phoenix Game ConOne of our favorite conventions, run by an incredible team and community.Event Info:🌐 https://tabletop.events/conventions/rising-phoenix-gamecon-2026Join the Community:🌐 https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1H7nDRZ8qQ/-----------------🖖 STA ResourcesModiphius Downloads:🌐 https://modiphius.net/en-us/pages/star-trek-adventures-downloadsSTA Character Builder (BC Holmes):🌐 https://sta.bcholmes.orgSupport BC Holmes:🌐 https://www.patreon.com/bcholmes-----------------Credits: Written, Hosted, & edited by Lewanika MillerTheme: “The Lewanika Jam” by David Herrera.Opening and Closing sequences produced and edited by David Herrera at Bow Tie Studios.Tabletop Journeys is hosted by Josh Newton and Lewanika Miller, with Michael Ross.🎧 Listen & watch: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/tabletopjourneysYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ttjourneysJoin our games on Patreon:🌐 https://www.patreon.com/tabletopjourneysDriveThruRPG:🌐 https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/21022/Tabletop-Journeys-LLCDM’s Guild:🌐 https://www.dmsguild.com/browse/pub/21022/Tabletop-Journeys-LLC | — | ||||||
| 4/24/26 | OtRP (s2 Ep20) -Grimly we Tread Into the Dark | Grim, gritty, and unapologetically dark… today we crack open one of the most atmospheric 5E-compatible settings on the market.In this episode of Tabletop Journeys Presents: On the Right Path, we dive into Grim Hollow: Transformed by Ghostfire Gaming with a full unboxing and first impressions. From premium components to deeply evocative worldbuilding, this set delivers a tone that leans hard into horror, consequence, and meaningful challenge.If you’ve been looking for a way to bring true danger, lasting wounds, and narrative weight to your table, this is a product worth your attention.This is not just about what’s in the box; it’s about what it enables at the table.👉 Gritty play👉 Meaningful stakes👉 Horror that actually landsWhether you run convention games, home campaigns, or one-shots during spooky season, this breakdown will give you a clear sense of what Grim Hollow brings to your toolkit.#OnTheRightPath #TTRPG #DND #GrimHollow #GhostfireGaming #CallYourBoysTTJ ⏱️ CHAPTERS0:00 Cold Open0:30 Intro & Tone1:15 Why Grim Hollow2:30 What’s in the Box8:00 Campaign Guide & Setting10:30 Maps & Adventures15:45 GM Screen & Mechanics19:30 Player Journal21:30 Final ThoughtsAnd remember:✅ Like✅ Subscribe✅ Ring the Bell to never miss an EpisodeTabletop Journeys Links: 🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ttjourneys 🎲 DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/17948/Tabletop-Journeys-LLC 📚 DMs Guild: https://www.dmsguild.com/browse/pub/17948/Tabletop-Journeys-LLC🔗 CONNECT WITH TABLETOP JOURNEYSPatreon: patreon.com/ttjourneysBluesky: @ttjourneys.bsky.socialFacebook: www.facebook.com/ttjourneysYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ttjourneysWebsite: https://ttjourneys.com/Email: podcast@ttjourneys.com | — | ||||||
| 4/21/26 |  STA: Where Everything's Better the Second Time Around | OtRP (S2 Ep 19) – "Everything's Better the Second Time Around."===========================What comes after first contact… is where the real story begins.In this episode of On the Right Path, we take a second look at the Star Trek Adventures Species Sourcebook and review the Second Contacts Mission Brief pack. From new character options to ready-to-run adventures, this episode highlights how these tools expand your table.Whether you run them as standalone missions or weave them into an existing campaign, second contact stories offer structure, flexibility, and depth. If you are building STA 2E missions or looking for fast, effective TTRPG prep, this is where your next adventure hits warp speed while staying On the Right Path.=========================== 🎬 What You Will Find in This Episode: - STA 2E mission brief design and iteration- Second contact storytelling and campaign depth- TTRPG adventure design through refinement- Practical GM tools for "replayability" and structure Star Trek Adventures RPG 2E🏢 Published by Modiphius Entertainment🎲 2d20 System Designer Nathan Dowdell📊 Project Manager Jim Johnson📥 Free download and purchase information🌐 https://modiphius.net/en-us/pages/star-trek-adventures-downloadsFree Mission Brief Pack:🖖 STAR TREK ADVENTURES: SECOND CONTACTS🚀 Writer: Aaron M. Pollyea🙌 Special Shout Out: BC Holmes🌐 Character Builder: https://sta.bcholmes.org/index.html🌐 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/bcholmes/postsTabletop Journeys ContentOur latest Kickstarter was funded in under 6 hours—join the fun:🌐 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ttjourneys/make-100-the-bridgedwell-chronicles-part-1Check 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🌐 https://tr.ee/WqccYf4COR🛠️ Support the channel by subscribing to 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 would like to explore the galaxy alongside the Dilamus Christian and those serving aboard Asselin Station🌌 #IDICYall #StarTrekAdventuresRPG2E #2D20 #TTRPG #CallYourBoysTTJ #tabletopjourneys | — | ||||||
| 4/17/26 | How we make custom monsters (Episode 272) | Ever stare at a blank stat block and wonder where to even start? In this episode of Dr. Homebrew, we pull back the curtain on the monster-building framework we use here at Tabletop Journeys. It's a rules-first, narrative-driven system we've refined across dozens of NPCs, published adventures, and card decks.Whether you're crafting a terrifying custom beast or a compelling villain NPC, this episode breaks down our full process step by step. We cover everything from how Challenge Rating (CR) anchors the entire stat block, to feature points as a spendable currency, to how we handle spellcasting differently from the official Monster Manual and why we made those calls.We even walk through a brand new NPC, Arwir Echagüe (CR4, undead, and very hard to read 👀), to show you exactly how it all comes together in practice.🔑 Topics covered in this episode:Why CR is the foundation of every stat block we buildFeature points, the hidden currency that balances your monstersWhy we put spells directly into the action economy (and why it matters at the table)A full live walkthrough of a CR4 NPC stat blockShoutouts to the incredible work of Teos Abadía, Mike Shea, and Tom Dunn that helped shape our process💬 We want to hear from YOU! Drop a comment and let us know: Are we getting it right? Would you want access to the full ruleset? Interested in a Foundry module? Tell us below!And remember:✅ Like✅ Subscribe✅ Ring the Bell to never miss an Episode🔗 Links & Resources mentioned in the episode:Tao Sabadia & Mike Shea: https://slyflourish.com/lazy_5e_monster_building_resource_document.htmlTom Dunn: https://tomedunn.github.io/the-finished-book/monsters/monster-manual-2024/🧭 Tabletop Journeys Links:Patreon: patreon.com/ttjourneysBluesky: @ttjourneys.bsky.socialFacebook: www.facebook.com/ttjourneysYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ttjourneysWebsite: https://ttjourneys.com/Email: podcast@ttjourneys.com#DnD #DungeonsAndDragons #DrHomebrew #TabletopJourneys #TTRPG #HomebrewMonsters #DungeonMaster #DMTips #StatBlock #DnD5e #HomebrewDnD #TableTopRPG #MonsterDesign #ChallengeRating #DMsGuild #FoundryVTT #NPC #RPG #TabletopGaming #DnDCommunity | — | ||||||
| 4/14/26 |  Talking Star Trek Preservations with Lt. Neelan - (S3 Bonus Ep) | Talking Star Trek Preservations with Lt. Neelan (S3 Bonus Ep)Go behind the scenes of Star Trek: Preservations as we sit down with Lt. Neelan for a deep dive into Season 3. This bonus episode explores the character’s evolution, the scientific and emotional challenges faced aboard the U.S.S. Dilamus Christian, and how key moments shaped the trajectory of the crew.From high-stakes decision-making to the quiet personal beats that define leadership in Starfleet, this conversation highlights the collaborative storytelling that drives Tabletop Journeys. We also discuss how Star Trek Adventures mechanics support narrative tension, character growth, and meaningful consequences at the table.Whether you are a GM, a player, or a fan of character-driven science fiction, this episode offers insight into the philosophy and execution behind one of our most impactful seasons.----Star Trek Adventures First Edition to Second Edition ConversionsFree download and purchase information🌐 https://modiphius.net/en-us/pages/star-trek-adventures-downloadsPublished 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-1Check 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 our Patreon page, and 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 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 | — | ||||||
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