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. Find out more about Al HERE

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. Check out his website HERE

Join our seasoned panel of GMs—Nick, Franco, Rio, and Shade—as we draw from over 50 years of Game Mastering experience to help you navigate the terrors of deep space gaming.

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