Dark Star Adventurecast

Jeff sits down with Doja, the player behind Robert Ross, to talk through Episode 26: You're a Good Person, Robert. Doja gets into his first steps in the hobby, the moment Robert stops waiting and starts planning at the spaceport, his take on why Robert hates other clones, and what it actually costs Robert to hear Haleyy call him a good person.

This rules breakdown was released two weeks early for patrons. To skip the wait on every episode, Star Master Log, and rules breakdown, join us at https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecastBrian walks through Stars Without Number character creation from scratch, covering attributes, backgrounds, skills, classes, and foci. Inspired by the events of "You're a Good Person, Robert," he builds a Robert Ross clone as the worked example, rolling randomly for background and attributes, and ends up with a telepathic courtesan built for assassination.New SWN Rules Explained episodes drop every other Thursday, breaking down the mechanics behind the adventure.Buy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/darkstaradventurecast

This episode was released two weeks early for patrons. To skip the wait on every episode, Star Master Log, and rules breakdown, join us at https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecastThe crew tracks the assassin back to a docked Omnitech ship at the spaceport. What they find inside is a face they know. Dr. Iso gets her revenge. And Robert and Haleyy have the conversation they've been circling for years.Buy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/darkstaradventurecastMeet the Crew:Jeff as Star MasterBrian as Captain ThorneStephanie as the warrior HaleyyDoja as the wildcard pilot RobertScott as the transhuman hacker FelixSpecial thanks to Brad and Holly, our Scapegoat Syndicate members!They're keeping the lights on, and the airlocks sealed.

This Star Master Log was released two weeks early for patrons. To skip the wait on every episode, Star Master Log, and rules breakdown, join us at https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecastStarting with Episode 25, the Star Master Log gets a new format: Jeff sits down with a rotating cast member for a spoiler conversation about the episode that just dropped. First up is Stephanie, who plays Haleyy with two Y's, breaking down Rock Tumor: the Spigot arc premiere and the episode that introduces Iso.New Star Master's Logs drop every other Tuesday, bridging the gap between our main adventure episodes.Buy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/darkstaradventurecast

This rules breakdown was released two weeks early for patrons. To skip the wait on every episode, Star Master Log, and rules breakdown, join us at https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecastBrian breaks down the Adventurer class, skill checks, grenades, and saving throws in Stars Without Number, using scenes from Episode 25 "Rock Tumor" as a case study. The Adventurer is SWN's hybrid class — a way to mix any two of the three core classes and build something new, at the cost of each class's signature ability. Brian covers how partial classes work, how the Star Master picks attributes and skills for any given roll, how grenades function as an area-of-effect attack, and how saving throws are calculated and used.He covers:(00:00) - Intro(01:37) - The Adventurer Class(03:37) - Skill Checks(07:04) - Grenades(08:20) - Saving Throws(10:17) - OutroNew SWN Rules Explained episodes drop every other Thursday, breaking down the mechanics behind the adventure.Buy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/darkstaradventurecast

This episode was released two weeks early for patrons. To skip the wait on every episode, Star Master Log, and rules breakdown, join us at https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecastThe crew is nursing Haleyy's mystery condition and racing a ticking clock: they need a black market ship module or they're grounded forever. A visit to an old military contact brings medical answers no one wanted and an enemy neither of them saw coming.Buy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/darkstaradventurecastMeet the Crew:Jeff as Star MasterBrian as Captain ThorneStephanie as the warrior HaleyyDoja as the wildcard pilot RobertScott as the transhuman hacker FelixSpecial thanks to Brad and Holly, our Scapegoat Syndicate members!They're keeping the lights on, and the airlocks sealed.

If you want to hear every main episode two weeks early, head over to https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecastThe Dark Star Adventurecast teams up with Astronomica and 7th Star to the Right for a fully improvised Lasers & Feelings crossover one-shot. Six players, one ship, and a Hive Armada blockade standing between them and a set of ancient space ruins!Buy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/darkstaradventurecastMeet the Crew:Jeff as Star MasterBrian as Blaze StarcutterScott as BitsStephanie as Neon SerenityDoja as Isith of ScythstorSpecial guests:Geoff (7th Star to the Right) as Dash McCready Jr.Stan (Astronomica) as Flix AnchovyFind our guests:Astronomica: https://www.astronomicapodcast.com/7th Star to the Right: https://the7thstar.podbean.com/Special thanks to Brad and Holly, our Scapegoat Syndicate members!They're keeping the lights on, and the airlocks sealed.

This Star Master Log was released two weeks early for patrons. To skip the wait on every episode, Star Master Log, and rules breakdown, join us at https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecastJeff breaks down the design decision behind the Biosionics reveal in episode 24 — why he pulled psychics from the campaign before session one, and the discipline of withholding explanations until the world is ready for them. The Auction arc closes. Two years of slow-rolled strangeness finally lands.He covers:(00:05) Introduction: "Boom! Biosionics!"(01:10) Why Psionics Got Pulled(03:00) Does the World Need This Yet?(11:14) The Force Problem(13:15) Next Episode PreviewNew Star Master's Logs drop every other Tuesday, bridging the gap between our main adventure episodes.Buy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/darkstaradventurecast

This episode was released two weeks early for patrons. To skip the wait on every episode, Star Master Log, and rules breakdown, join us at https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecastBrian breaks down the psychic class from Stars Without Number, using the firefight from "Boom! Biosionics!" as a case study. He covers all six psychic disciplines, the effort and torching system, the mortally wounded window, and system strain.He covers:(00:00) - Intro (01:51) - The psychic class (02:35) - The six disciplines (04:21) - Effort and torching (05:39) - Healing (06:35) - Mortally wounded (08:31) - System strain (09:52) - OutroSWN Rules Explained drops every other Thursday, breaking down the mechanics behind Dark Star Adventurecast episodes.Buy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/darkstaradventurecast

This episode was released two weeks early for patrons. To skip the wait on every episode, Star Master Log, and rules breakdown, join us at https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecastThe crew reaches the basement of Exosite 34b, and finds something they weren't prepared for.Two days from now, Brian drops his SWN Rules Explained on how psionic powers work, don't miss it!Buy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/darkstaradventurecastMeet the Crew:Jeff as Star MasterBrian as Captain ThorneStephanie as the warrior HaleyyDoja as the wildcard pilot RobertScott as the transhuman hacker FelixSpecial thanks to Brad and Holly, our Scapegoat Syndicate members!They're keeping the lights on, and the airlocks sealed.

This Star Master Log was released two weeks early for patrons. To skip the wait on every episode, Star Master Log, and rules breakdown, join us at https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecastJeff breaks down Episode 23, "Pick Up the Box": the moment Haleyy commands an unhallowed for the first time, what the gap between untethered and unhallowed actually means in lore, and what the crew paid for by taking their eye off Strake.He covers:(00:26) - Introduction: "Pick Up the Box"(02:59) - Engine Room: Building lore in sweeping strokes, letting emergent OSR play surface the details, and why pivotal moments land harder when the vocabulary was already seeded(09:49) - Deep Dive: What unhallowed actually looks like up close: Froggy carrying boxes with tears on his face, and the capitalist logic of turning people into labor(13:57) - Fog of War: Strake came back more dangerous than ever, and the crew only has themselves to blame(17:55) - One Question: Who are these characters, 23 episodes in? A crew-by-crew rundown of who the players are and where they came from(21:40) - Star Master Spec: Ancillary Justice by Ann Leckie: suppressed consciousness, bodies used as tools, and why Jeff couldn't stop thinking about it during the recordingNew Star Master's Logs drop every other Tuesday, bridging the gap between our main adventure episodes.Buy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/darkstaradventurecast

This episode was released two weeks early for patrons. To skip the wait on every episode, Star Master Log, and rules breakdown, join us at https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecastBrian breaks down the warrior class from Stars Without Number, using Haleyy and Robert's infiltration of the exocyte in "Pick Up the Box" as a case study. He covers the class's attack bonus, hit point advantages, and guaranteed hit ability, then digs into how burst fire stacks with the gunslinger focus and why the unarmed combatant focus makes Haleyy's bare fists outpace a burst-fire combat rifle.He covers:(00:00) Introduction(00:45) Episode overview: "Pick Up the Box"(01:28) The Warrior Class(03:20) The Warrior's Auto-Hit Ability(05:16) Burst Fire and the Gunslinger Focus(06:48) The Unarmed Combatant Focus(08:19) Shock DamageSWN Rules Explained drops every other Thursday, breaking down the mechanics behind Dark Star Adventurecast episodes.Buy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/darkstaradventurecast

This episode was released two weeks early for patrons. To skip the wait on every episode, Star Master Log, and rules breakdown, join us at https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecastThe crew hits the Sibylen exosite to rescue Froggy, Vera, and the other auction survivors from the Void Cultists. What they find inside is worse than expected.Two days from now, Brian drops his SWN Rules Explained on the warrior class, don't miss it!Buy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/darkstaradventurecastMeet the Crew:Jeff as Star MasterBrian as Captain ThorneStephanie as the warrior HaleyyDoja as the wildcard pilot RobertScott as the transhuman hacker FelixSpecial thanks to Brad and Holly, our Scapegoat Syndicate members!They're keeping the lights on, and the airlocks sealed.

This Star Master Log was released two weeks early for patrons. To skip the wait on every episode, Star Master Log, and rules breakdown, join us at https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecastJeff breaks down Haleyy's two moments from the session, the same character from opposite ends, then gets into what a failed roll actually owes the players. He also opens up the Void Cult lore on Unhallowed vs. Untethered, and answers the ship scale question that's been quietly wrong for 22 episodes.He covers:(00:00) Introduction: "Good Job, You Monster - Auction, Part 2"(01:30) Fog of War: Haleyy's 1Y/2Y split surfaces twice in one session, from opposite ends(05:45) Engine Room: When a failed roll just stops the story vs. when it moves things forward(10:59) Deep Dive: The difference between Unhallowed and Untethered, and what it means for Haleyy(16:18) One Question: How big is the Scapegoat, really?(25:30) Star Master Spec: Firefly, "Out of Gas"; a ship episode about what a ship means to the crew that built their lives around itNew Star Master's Logs drop every other Tuesday, bridging the gap between our main adventure episodes.Buy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/darkstaradventurecast

This rules breakdown was released two weeks early for patrons. To skip the wait on every episode, Star Master Log, and rules breakdown, join us at https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecastBrian breaks down starship combat in Stars Without Number, using a scene from Episode 22 as a case study.In this episode:How starship combat rounds work in Stars Without Number -- and why they last 15 minutes instead of secondsThe five crew departments (bridge, gunnery, comms, engineering, captain) and what each one doesCommand points: the core resource that drives the action economy and what happens when they run outShip crises: how any player can declare one, what the GM rolls, and how to scale difficulty based on the planA cargo hold breach from Episode 1 that became lasting ship canon -- still referenced 20+ episodes laterNew SWN Rules Explained episodes drop every other Thursday, breaking down the mechanics behind the Stars Without Number adventure.Buy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/darkstaradventurecast

This episode was released two weeks early for patrons. To skip the wait on every episode, Star Master Log, and rules breakdown, join us at https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecastLocked inside their own ship by an Omnitek admin override, the crew has one option left: cut their way out. The ship-to-ship combat that follows happens on the ground, fifty meters apart, with no room to maneuver and nowhere to run.Buy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/darkstaradventurecastMeet the Crew:Jeff as Star MasterBrian as Captain ThorneStephanie as the warrior HaleyyDoja as the wildcard pilot RobertScott as the transhuman hacker FelixSpecial thanks to Brad and Holly, our Scapegoat Syndicate members!They're keeping the lights on, and the airlocks sealed.

This Star Master Log was released two weeks early for patrons. To skip the wait on every episode, Star Master Log, and rules breakdown, join us at https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecastJeff breaks down "Welcome to Your Prison," the first episode of the auction arc, covering the table moment seven sessions in the making when Thorne cited corporate policy to get out of handcuffs, and why Strake's most effective weapon was never his soldiers.He covers:(00:00) - Introduction: "Welcome to Your Prison - Auction, Part 1"(01:02) - The Crew Logs: Encrypted reports from the players(04:34) - Fog of War: How Brian set up Policy 872.3 Section C seven sessions ago and waited for exactly the right moment(08:50) - Engine Room: Why Strake's most dangerous tool is a Virodyne admin key, not a gun(13:50) - Deep Dive: The Auctioneers Guild, the sector-wide neutral body no corporation can destroy because they all need it too much(20:14) - Subspace Signals: How do you keep players invested in a long-running mystery over dozens of sessions?(25:14) - Star Master Spec: Leverage (2008-2012), a heist show built around a misfit crew where every plan falls apart(28:50) - Next Episode PreviewNew Star Master's Logs drop every other Tuesday, bridging the gap between our main adventure episodes.Buy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/darkstaradventurecast

This rules breakdown was released two weeks early for patrons. To skip the wait on every episode, Star Master Log, and rules breakdown, join us at https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecastBrian (Thorne's player and assistant star master) breaks down the Expert class from Stars Without Number, using scenes from "Welcome to Your Prison" as a case study.Expert class vs. Warrior: how they're built differently and what the Specialist focus actually doesHacking / Program skill: how difficulty and time requirements work, and what line shunts are forNPC reaction rolls: when to roll them and how they can change a sceneNew SWN Rules Explained episodes drop every other Thursday, breaking down the mechanics behind the adventure.Buy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/darkstaradventurecast

This episode was released two weeks early for patrons. To skip the wait on every episode, Star Master Log, and rules breakdown, join us at https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecastThe crew wakes up in handcuffs on Sibylen with Viktor Strake holding all the cards. Before they can find out what he plans to do with them, Thorne cites a corporate policy clause from memory and walks everyone free. They have 24 hours before Strake can take them back into custody, and there's a $1.06 billion alien artifact auction to work.Buy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/darkstaradventurecastMeet the Crew:Jeff as Star MasterBrian as Captain ThorneStephanie as the warrior HaleyyDoja as the wildcard pilot RobertScott as the transhuman hacker FelixSpecial thanks to Brad and Holly, our Scapegoat Syndicate members!They're keeping the lights on, and the airlocks sealed.

This Star Master Log was released two weeks early for patrons. To skip the wait on every episode, Star Master Log, and rules breakdown, join us at https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecastJeff breaks down Haleyy's Focus episode, where the entire session takes place inside her unconscious mind. He digs into how he designed a dream climax with no dice rolls, the hero's journey structure he used to walk Steph from denial to acceptance, and the full reveal of the mechanism behind Haleyy's identity split.He covers:(00:00) Introduction: "She Never Existed"(00:48) Crew Log: Haleyy(03:33) Fog of War: Dream combat misses, Robert trying to shoot a child, and Froggy in a bike basket(10:15) Engine Room: Designing a climax with no dice, the hero's journey in one session(18:50) Deep Dive: The truth behind Haleyy's identity split and what the fork actually did(24:20) Subspace Signals: Planning for multiple endings when the player has to choose(26:00) Star Master Spec: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)New Star Master's Logs drop every other Tuesday, bridging the gap between our main adventure episodes.Buy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/darkstaradventurecast

This rules breakdown was released two weeks early for patrons. To skip the wait on every episode, Star Master Log, and rules breakdown, join us at patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecastNew series! Brian (Thorne's player and assistant [to the] star master) breaks down the rules behind the scenes of the Dark Star Adventurecast, a Stars Without Number actual-play podcast.In this episode, Brian covers the "Club Up a Weapon" move action from the Stars Without Number revised rulebook (page 50), using the dreamscape combat from Episode 20 as a case study. What happens when a warrior gets stuck in melee with a rifle? The weapon-breaking rule on max damage created an unscripted chain reaction, and custom expert gadgets (a flashlight and an adhesive gun) gave the non-combat characters meaningful options in a fight.New SWN Rules Explained episodes drop every other Thursday, breaking down the mechanics behind the adventure.Buy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/darkstaradventurecast

Haleyy lies unconscious on the floor of an alien facility, trapped in a dream she can't wake from. Inside her mind, she's 12 years old again, riding bikes with childhood versions of her crewmates, following a mysterious signal into the woods. But the dream turns dark, and Haleyy is forced to confront the truth about who she really is.Want episodes 2 weeks earlier? Check out our Patreon, where episodes are always early and ad-free! https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecastOr buy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/darkstaradventurecastMeet the Crew:Jeff as Star MasterBrian as Captain ThorneStephanie as the warrior HaleyyDoja as the wildcard pilot RobertScott as the transhuman hacker FelixSpecial thanks to Brad and Holly, our Scapegoat Syndicate members!They're keeping the lights on, and the airlocks sealed.

Get the next Star Master Log right now! This episode was released two weeks early for our patrons. To skip the wait and get bonus world-building posts and behind-the-scenes secrets, join the inner circle at: patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecastOr buy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/darkstaradventurecastJeff breaks down Robert's focus episode, where the crew learns that Robert Ross is clone designation RR7 and that Haley died on Ventos during an extraction gone wrong. He covers how the players turned a dramatic backstory flashback into Tropic Thunder in space, the war movie structure he used to make the emotional gut punch land, and what the clone program reveals about the campaign's corporate factions.He covers:(00:00) - Introduction: "The Truth About Haley: Robert's Story"(00:45) - The Crew Logs: Encrypted reports from the players(05:28) - Fog of War: Scott and Brian commit fully to being Robert clones, turning a military extraction into a pirate adventure(09:41) - Engine Room: How Jeff structured the Ventos flashback like a war movie extraction film(15:25) - Deep Dive: Clone designation RR7, randomized memories, and why the program was scrapped(19:55) - Subspace Signals: How much NPC prep is too much, and why Froggy was barely a sentence in the notes(24:29) - Star Master Spec: Tropic Thunder (2008) and the comedy-to-drama pivotNew Star Master's Logs drop every other Tuesday, bridging the gap between our main adventure episodes.

Robert finally tells the crew what he knows about Haleyy's past. Deep in the jungles of Ventos during the Red Rice Wars, a clone squadron led by a man with piercing blue eyes and an incredibly high opinion of himself was sent to extract a captured commander named Haley. One Y. What they found in those caves, and what happened after, changes everything the crew thought they knew about their friend.Want episodes 2 weeks earlier? Check out our Patreon, where episodes are always early and ad-free! https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecastOr buy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/darkstaradventurecastMeet the Crew:Jeff as Star MasterBrian as Captain ThorneStephanie as the warrior HaleyyDoja as the wildcard pilot RobertScott as the transhuman hacker FelixSpecial thanks to Brad and Holly, our Scapegoat Syndicate members!They're keeping the lights on, and the airlocks sealed.

Get the next Star Master Log right now! This episode was released two weeks early for our patrons. To skip the wait and get bonus world-building posts and behind-the-scenes secrets, join the inner circle at: patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecastOr buy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/darkstaradventurecastJeff breaks down the fifth episode of the Sibylen arc, where the crew battles surgical spider bots in an alien operating theater and gets their first look at whatever built this place through a pylon window. He talks about refereeing chaos on the fly, designing truly alien encounters, and what the gyroscope megastructure means for the rest of the season.He covers:(00:00) - Introduction: "Elective Surgery"(00:36) - The Crew Logs: Encrypted reports from the players(06:38) - Fog of War: Robert rides a spider bot like a bucking bronco, Felix weaponizes the ceiling, and the superhero landing tally grows(10:39) - Engine Room: Designing the alien entity reveal; making something unfathomable instead of hostile(14:03) - Deep Dive: The gyroscope megastructure, Prometheon Station's true scale, and what Virodyne has been hiding(16:43) - Subspace Signals: How do you balance spotlight time between four players?(21:48) - Star Master Spec: Event Horizon (1997) - Lovecraftian first contact and cosmic dreadNew Star Master's Logs drop every other Tuesday, bridging the gap between our main adventure episodes.

The surgical bots are awake, and the crew of the Scapegoat did not schedule an appointment. What follows is the least dignified combat in the history of the Viridian Expanse - and that's before Robert gets involved.Then the pylon activates. And things stop being funny.Want episodes 2 weeks earlier? Check out our Patreon, where episodes are always early and ad-free! https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecastOr buy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/darkstaradventurecastMeet the Crew:Jeff as Star MasterBrian as Captain ThorneStephanie as the warrior HaleyyDoja as the wildcard pilot RobertScott as the transhuman hacker FelixSpecial thanks to Brad and Holly, our Scapegoat Syndicate members!They're keeping the lights on, and the airlocks sealed.

Get the next Star Master Log right now! This episode was released two weeks early for our patrons. To skip the wait and get bonus world-building posts and behind-the-scenes secrets, join the inner circle at: patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecastJeff breaks down the fourth episode of the Sibylen arc, where the crew tackled two of the greatest challenges in TTRPGs: a puzzle, and a short climb down a shaft. He digs into his philosophy on puzzle design and reveals the grim purpose behind the Nautilus room.He covers:(00:00) - Introduction: "Powering the Nautilus Spiral"(00:39) - The Crew Logs: Encrypted reports from the players(06:26) - Fog of War: The goo shaft debate and Haleyy's hairbrained rope scheme(11:01) - Engine Room: Puzzle design philosophy; why the best puzzles were never meant to be puzzles(15:01) - Deep Dive: The Nautilus room's true purpose; alien medicine, experimentation, and desperation(17:02) - Subspace Signals: Does Thalia genuinely want to make things right with Thorn?(20:07) - Star Master Spec: Quern - a puzzle game for people who loved Riven

Deep in the Sibylen Exosite, the crew faces two of the greatest challenges a party can face: a 30-foot drop and a puzzle. After Hailey tests the limits of "superhero landings," the party discovers the mysterious Nautilus Room.Restoring power to this level is their only way forward, but in an abandoned alien quarantine facility, "turning the lights on" will come with a price.Want episodes 2 weeks earlier? Check out our Patreon, where episodes are always early and ad-free! https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecastOr buy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/darkstaradventurecastMeet the Crew:Jeff as Star MasterBrian as Captain ThorneStephanie as the warrior HaleyyDoja as the wildcard pilot RobertScott as the transhuman hacker FelixSpecial thanks to Brad and Holly, our Scapegoat Syndicate members!They're keeping the lights on, and the airlocks sealed.

Get the next Star Master Log right now! This episode was released two weeks early for our patrons. To skip the wait and get bonus world-building posts and behind-the-scenes secrets, join the inner circle at: patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecastJeff breaks down the lethal combat encounter within the Sibylen Exosite, where the crew faced off against a squid-crab hybrid designed to ensure no one leaves alive. He explores the "rule of cool" mechanics behind nano-fluid hacking and reveals the grim truth behind the calcified beaks left in the vats.He covers:(00:00) - Introduction: "Laser Beams for Eyes"(00:59) - The Crew Logs: Encrypted reports from the players(05:12) - Star Master Perspective: Planning for deadly combat(06:31) - Mechanics: Felix, "Goo Cakes," and the secret +1 Brain Graft bonus(08:15) - OSR Philosophy: Why creativity beats the statistics on the page(09:15) - Deep Dive: Designing the Annihilation Bot. Starfish, self-replication, and error-based terror(12:23) - The Quarantine: Why a "medical facility" needs lethal guard bots(15:05) - Subspace Signals: Hands-off Gming and the slowly building the weirdness.(18:18) - Star Master Spec: Edge of Tomorrow and All You Need Is KillNew Star Master's Logs drop every other Tuesday, bridging the gap between our main adventure episodes.

The crew stumbles into a section of the Alien Exosite on Sibylen that is more dangerous than it seems...Want episodes 2 weeks earlier? Check out our Patreon, where episodes are always early and ad-free!https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecastMeet the Crew:Jeff as Star Master (Game Master)Brian as Captain ThorneStephanie as the warrior HaleyyDoja as the wildcard pilot RobertScott as the transhuman hacker FelixSpecial thanks to Brad and Holly, our Scapegoat Syndicate members!They're keeping the lights on, and the airlocks sealed.

Get the next Star Master Log right now! This episode was released two weeks early for our patrons. To skip the wait and get bonus world-building posts and behind-the-scenes secrets, join the inner circle at: patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecastJeff gets into the weeds of the "The Goo Pool", starting with the crew's internal logs before breaking down the chaos on Sibylen and the reality of the alien tech the crew just stumbled upon.He covers:(00:00) - Introduction: Entering the Alien Exo-Site(01:15) - The Crew Logs: Encrypted Reports from the Scapegoat(03:30) - Mechanics: Interfacing with the Nano-Fluid Pool(05:45) - The Deep Dive: Dr. Voss and the Virtual Ocean(08:30) - Subspace Signals: Q&A from the Patreon(11:45) - Star Master Spec: The Mountain in the Sea by Ray NaylerNew Star Master's Logs drop every other Tuesday, bridging the gap between our main adventure episodes.

The crew launches an exploration in the ancient alien exosite and discovers lost technologies that are equal parts cool as hell and also sort of gross.Want episodes 2 weeks earlier? Check out our Patreon, where episodes are always early and ad-free!https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecastMeet the Crew:Jeff as Star Master (Game Master)Brian as Captain ThorneStephanie as the warrior HaleyyDoja as the wildcard pilot RobertScott as the transhuman hacker FelixSpecial thanks to Brad and Holly, our Scapegoat Syndicate members!They're keeping the lights on, and the airlocks sealed.

Get the next Star Master Log right now! This episode was released two weeks early for our patrons. To skip the wait and get bonus world-building posts and behind-the-scenes secrets, join the inner circle at: patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecastJeff chit chats about “The Potential Profit Is...”, and talks about the chaos, character moments, and improvisation that shaped the story.He covers:(00:00) - Introduction: Starting the Sibylen Saga(01:15) - The Crew Logs: Thorn’s Greed vs. The Team’s Unease(03:40) - Meet Vera: Xeno-Archaeology and the Auction(06:15) - The Deal: Red Tape and Alien Contracts(08:50) - Meta-Talk: Dr. Voss’s Weird Behavior Near the Site(11:30) - The Powered Site: A First in Human History(13:45) - Teasing the "Goo Pool" (Episode 15)New Star Master's Logs drop every other Tuesday, bridging the gap between our main adventure episodes.

A detour to the desert world of Sibylen, where alien artifacts were first uncovered seven years ago, brings the crew face to face with an old friend of Froggy’s—and an offer they can’t refuse.Meet the Crew:Jeff as Star Master (Game Master)Brian as Captain ThorneStephanie as the warrior HaleyyDoja as the wildcard pilot RobertScott as the transhuman hacker FelixWant episodes 2 weeks earlier? Check out our Patreon, where episodes are always early and ad-free!https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecastSpecial thanks to Brad and Holly, our Scapegoat Syndicate members!They're keeping the lights on, and the airlocks sealed.

This Star Master’s Log was originally a Patreon exclusive! To get these logs two weeks early, bonus world-building posts, and behind-the-scenes secrets, join the inner circle at: patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecastJeff dives deeps on “Nexus of Betrayal: Thorne's Story”, where he talks about the chaos, character moments, and improvisation that shaped the story.In this log:(00:00) - Crew Logs: Felix's Final Plea(01:05) - The "Canterbury Tales" Narrative Experiment(03:02) - Behind the Scenes: Planning Felix’s Backstory(05:41) - The Cutting Room Floor: Lore of PolyPhen and OmniTech(06:53) - The State of AI and Androids in the Sector(10:43) - OmniTech’s Plan for PD and the "Copy Paste" Army(12:35) - Looking Ahead: Thorne’s Story and Episode 10New Star Master's Logs drop every other Tuesday, bridging the gap between our main adventure episodes.Click here to check out NET 432, my short story I released a couple years ago!

Relaxing on the 'goat after the insanity of Scrapjack's, the crew gets Thorne to open up about his past...Want episodes 2 weeks earlier? Check out our Patreon, where episodes are always early and ad-free!https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecastMeet the Crew:Jeff as Star Master (Game Master)Brian as Captain ThorneStephanie as the warrior HaleyyDoja as the wildcard pilot RobertScott as the transhuman hacker FelixSpecial thanks to Brad and Holly, our Scapegoat Syndicate members!They're keeping the lights on, and the airlocks sealed.

In this very special bonus episode, the crew plays Lasers & Feelings, a one-page TTRPG developed by John Harper. Vibe with the group as they attempt to save the 'verse from alien brain worms in a hilarious, off-the-wall session.Meet the Crew:Jeff as Game MasterBrian as Quip KwazaarStephanie as Neon SerenityDoja as EW7Scott as Zayda StellarHuge thanks to Brad and Holly, for supporting this weird little podcast!

This Star Master’s Log was originally a Patreon exclusive! To get these logs two weeks early, bonus world-building posts, and behind-the-scenes secrets, join the inner circle at: patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecastJeff yaps about Episode Twelve, “Death and Damnation”, where he touches about the chaos, character moments, and improvisation that shaped the story.He covers:(00:00) - Introduction: The Scrap Jack Finale(01:30) - Planning the Heist: Keeping the GM in the Dark(03:15) - Character Arc: Robert's Toggle Button Surprise(05:45) - Resolving the Void Cultist Threat(07:30) - The Road to Promethean: Ship Repairs and Fuel(09:00) - Preview: Polyphn and Thorn’s RevengeNew Star Master's Logs drop every other Tuesday, bridging the gap between our main adventure episodes.

Trapped by Void Cultists at an interstellar truck stop, the crew uses their limited resources in their struggle to survive.Meet the Crew:Jeff as Star Master (Game Master)Brian as Captain ThorneStephanie as the warrior HaleyDoja as the wildcard pilot RobertScott as the transhuman hacker FelixSpecial thanks to Brad and Holly, our Scapegoat Syndicate members!They're keeping the lights on, and the airlocks sealed.Join them at patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast

This Star Master’s Log was originally a Patreon exclusive! To get these logs two weeks early, bonus world-building posts, and behind-the-scenes secrets, join the inner circle at: patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecastJeff babbles on about Episode Eleven, “Stress and Vexation”, where he chats about the chaos, character moments, and improvisation that shaped the story.He covers:(00:00) - Introduction: When the Sandbox Goes Crazy(01:40) - The "Die Hard" Moment: Giving Players Control(03:25) - Mechanics: Managing High-Tension Combat in SWN(05:50) - Unexpected Outcomes: Characters Going Rogue(08:00) - The "Player as GM" Experience: Hidden Plans(09:30) - Patreon Updates and Closing ThoughtsNew Star Master's Logs drop every other Tuesday, bridging the gap between our main adventure episodes.

After Void Cultists seize Scrapjack’s Truck Stop, only the crew of the ’Goat stands between the trapped civilians and annihilation.Meet the Crew:Jeff as Star Master (Game Master)Brian as Captain ThorneStephanie as the warrior HaleyDoja as the wildcard pilot RobertScott as the transhuman hacker FelixSpecial thanks to Brad and Holly, our Scapegoat Syndicate members!They're keeping the lights on, and the airlocks sealed.Join them at patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast

This Star Master’s Log was originally a Patreon exclusive! To get these logs two weeks early, bonus world-building posts, and behind-the-scenes secrets, join the inner circle at: patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecastJeff talks about Episode Ten, “Rest And Relaxation”, reminiscing about the chaos, character moments, and improvisation that shaped the story.He covers:(00:00) - Introduction: The "Filler" Episode Trap(01:45) - Scripting vs. Improv: The Episode Opening(03:30) - World Building: Void Cultists and Sector Lore(05:40) - GM Skills: Managing a Split Party(07:15) - The Scrap Jack Saga: Building a Trilogy(09:20) - Future Hook: Thorn’s Neo-Noir BackstoryNew Star Master's Logs drop every other Tuesday, bridging the gap between our main adventure episodes.

After months cooped up aboard the Scapegoat en route to the hidden Prometheon base, tensions run high. Captain Thorne orders some much-needed rest and relaxation at an interstellar truck stop...but where the ’Goat goes, trouble follows.Meet the Crew:Jeff as Star Master (Game Master)Brian as Captain ThorneStephanie as the warrior HaleyDoja as the wildcard pilot RobertScott as the transhuman hacker FelixSpecial thanks to Brad and Holly, our Scapegoat Syndicate members!They're keeping the lights on, and the airlocks sealed.Join them at patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast

This Star Master’s Log was originally a Patreon exclusive! To get these logs two weeks early, bonus world-building posts, and behind-the-scenes secrets, join the inner circle at: patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecastJeff has a go at Episode Nine, “Brother's Keeper: Felix's Story”, chatting about the chaos, character moments, and improvisation that shaped the story.He covers:(00:00) - Introduction: Felix's Flashback Story(01:10) - Narrative Experiments: Hyperion and the Canterbury Tales(02:30) - Roleplaying Mechanics: Flashbacks and New Roles(04:45) - Working with Players on Immutable History(07:15) - The Corporate Landscape: PolyPhen and OmniTech(09:40) - The "Army of Me": AI and Human Copy-Pasting(12:00) - Teasing Episode 10: The Interstellar Truck StopNew Star Master's Logs drop every other Tuesday, bridging the gap between our main adventure episodes.

Relaxing on the 'goat after their escape from Wafisa, the crew convinces Felix to share a story from his past.Meet the Crew:Jeff as Star Master (Game Master)Brian as Captain ThorneStephanie as the warrior HaleyDoja as the wildcard pilot RobertScott as the transhuman hacker FelixSpecial thanks to Brad and Holly, our Scapegoat Syndicate members!They're keeping the lights on, and the airlocks sealed.Join them at patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast

In this very special bonus episode, we play invite our first guest star to play The Witch is Dead, a one-page TTRPG developed by Grant Howitt. Listen to the chaos unfold as our group plays familiars seeking revenge for the murder of their witch.Meet the Circus:Jeff as Game MasterBrian as Quinn the MagpieStephanie as Gerri the RatDoja as Belgarath the ToadScott as Ted the Foxand Special Guest Rebecca as Jareth the OwlHuge thanks to Brad and Holly, for supporting this weird little podcast!Join them at patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast

This Star Master’s Log was originally a Patreon exclusive! To get these logs two weeks early, bonus world-building posts, and behind-the-scenes secrets, join the inner circle at: patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecastJeff pontificates on Episode Eight, “Contractually Yours, Scapegoats Forever”, rambling on about chaos, character moments, and improvisation that shaped the story.He covers:(00:00) - Introduction: The Lore-Heavy Debrief(01:30) - The Reveal: Dr. Voss as a Virtual Intelligence(03:20) - Collaborative Storytelling: Building Canon with Players(05:10) - The Future of the Season: Revenge and the Promethean Base(07:15) - Deep Dive: Alien Artifacts and Human Consciousness(09:30) - Next Up: Beginning the Focus EpisodesNew Star Master's Logs drop every other Tuesday, bridging the gap between our main adventure episodes.

The crew finally meets Dr. Voss and discovers her true motives. They take to the stars with broken contracts, but a new friend (or two).Meet the Crew:Jeff as Star Master (Game Master)Brian as Captain ThorneStephanie as the warrior HaleyDoja as the wildcard pilot RobertScott as the transhuman hacker FelixSpecial thanks to Brad and Holly, our Scapegoat Syndicate members!They're keeping the lights on, and the airlocks sealed.Join them at patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast

This Star Master’s Log was originally a Patreon exclusive! To get these logs two weeks early, bonus world-building posts, and behind-the-scenes secrets, join the inner circle at: patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecastJeff pontificates on Episode Seven, “Black Harbor”, chit-chatting about chaos, character moments, and improvisation that shaped the story.He covers:(00:00) - Introduction: The Omnitech Plot Twist(01:45) - The Radio Tower Ambush: Exploiting Player Security(03:15) - Revealing the Heist: The Scapegoat’s True History(04:30) - Character Spotlight: Haley the "Bruiser"(06:45) - The Purple Flower Fields: Improvised Tactical Choices(08:50) - Cliffhanger: Dr. Voss in Dire StraitsNew Star Master's Logs drop every other Tuesday, bridging the gap between our main adventure episodes.

The crew finally makes their way to Black Harbor to recover their lost ship, encountering a surprise enemy and uncovering a plot that may take their very lives.Meet the Crew:Jeff as Star Master (Game Master)Brian as Captain ThorneStephanie as the warrior HaleyDoja as the wildcard pilot RobertScott as the transhuman hacker FelixSpecial thanks to Brad and Holly, our first Scapegoat Syndicate members!They're keeping the lights on, and the airlocks sealed.Join them at patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast