Tabletopped Podcast

In this week's exciting episode of Tabletopped, we boldly go where no gaming podcast has gone before! Join us as Nick sits down with game designers Al Spader and Michael Dismuke to discuss their work on the the second edition of Star Trek Adventures!

In the episode:
•Al and Michael share their journey from Star Trek fans to official game designers
•Deep dive into the core mechanics changes in Star Trek Adventures 2.0
•How the team balanced staying true to Star Trek lore while creating engaging gameplay
•The challenges of updating the original system while keeping what fans loved
Behind-the-scenes stories from playtesting sessions

Today's Guests:
Al Spader: Lead designer for Star Trek Adventures 2.0, Al has been with the project since its inception and previously worked on numerous acclaimed RPG supplements.

Michael Dismuke: Writer and game designer specializing in narrative development, Michael has contributed to multiple Star Trek Adventures sourcebooks and brings his passion for storytelling to the 2.0 edition.

In this episode of Tabletopped, we delve into the haunting world of "Our Haunt," the atmospheric indie TTRPG that's been sending shivers down our spines! Join our seasoned panel of GMs—Nick, Franco, Rio, and Shade—as we dissect whether this game is worth adding to your tabletop collection.

Join us as we explore:
• Using your players to inspire story beats
• Prepping to your weaknesses
• Callbacks and when to use them