A forgotten Cardassian outpost. A child who keeps proving everyone wrong. A doorway that refuses to surrender its secrets. 🖖 The expedition finally reaches the hidden archive, but the journey underground is anything but routine. Strange sounds echo through the caverns, long-abandoned defenses still wait for unsuspecting visitors, and an unexpected member of the team continues to surprise even Starfleet's finest. As confidence grows, one split-second mistake changes everything; and the mission takes a dangerous turn.Will preparation be enough when history refuses to stay buried?🌌 #SciFi #StarTrekAdventuresRPG2E #2D20 #TTRPG #StarTrek #ActualPlay #IDICYall #TabletopJourneys #CallYourBoysTTJ--------------Join Tabletop Journeys for Act 3 of Star Trek: Preservations, where exploration, teamwork, and unforgettable roleplay collide in this cinematic Star Trek Adventures 2E Actual Play.👍 Like, Subscribe, and Ring the Bell so you never miss another mission.🖖 Become part of the adventure! Join our ongoing Star Trek Adventures A.E.G.I.S. Living Campaign on Patreon:👉 https://patreon.com/ttjourneys🌍 Want to play in this same shared universe?Join our community on Facebook and Discord:👉 Discord: https://discord.gg/tabletopjourneys🌐 Website: https://tabletopjourneys.com--------------🎙️ MORE FROM TABLETOP JOURNEYS 🧭 On the Right Path – Bite-sized GM advice. 🖖 Star Trek: Preservations – Cinematic Star Trek Adventures Actual Play. ☕ Tabletop Café – Conversations with creators and the tabletop community.--------------Star 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 JohnsonCharacter Sheet images courtesy of the 🌐STA Character Builder (BC Holmes): https://sta.bcholmes.org 👏 Special Shout Out: BC Holmes (https://www.patreon.com/c/bcholmes/posts)

He wrote the book on how to run better games with less prep. Then he wrote a better book. And now Mike Shea of Sly Flourish is sitting down with us at Tabletop Journeys and this conversation does NOT disappoint.If you're a Game Master who has ever stared at a blank page two hours before session, built an entire world your players will never see, or wondered why skill challenges always feel a little off at the table, you aren't alone. MIke is here to help!We talk through the origin story of the legendary Eight Steps, break down the difference between clocks and skill challenges (and why one of them is actually better for improv GMs), take a peek inside the new book *Rise of the Lazy Game Master*.Timestamps:00:00:47 Introduction00:03:06 Mike's bio/background00:06:15 Origin of the Eight Steps00:16:47 Is overpreparing actually "prep" or is it something else?00:30:37 Do you ever feel like you're repeating yourself?00:36:05 The tech/tools. Generators, artisanal database, GitHub00:40:36 Clocks vs. Skill Challenges00:48:51 Favorite style/genre to run vs. play00:52:47 Closing question00:58:00 Rise of the Lazy GamemasterWhether you're running your first campaign or your fiftieth, this one has something for you. Share it with your DM, your whole party, your entire Discord server. Let's get this conversation going in the comments. 💬⬇️And remember:✅ Like✅ Subscribe✅ Ring the Bell to never miss an Episode🔗 Links & Resources mentioned in the episode:- 🎲 **Rise of the Lazy Game Master on Kickstarter:** https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/slyflourish/rise-of-the-lazy-game-master- 🌐 **Sly Flourish:** https://slyflourish.com- 🧰 **Sly Flourish Tools & Generators (GitHub):** https://github.com/SlyFlourishAlso discussed:- 🎮 **Blades in the Dark** (clocks mechanic) — Evil Hat Productions- 🚀 **Nimble RPG** — Evan Diaz- 🖖 **Star Trek Adventures** — Modiphius Entertainment- 📚 *The Expanse* RPG & novels (James S.A. Corey / Traveller roots)🗺️ Tabletop Journeys links:Patreon: [patreon.com/ttjourneys](http://patreon.com/ttjourneys)Bluesky: @ttjourneys.bsky.socialFacebook: [www.facebook.com/ttjourneys](https://www.facebook.com/ttjourneys)Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ttjourneysWebsite: https://ttjourneys.com/Email: [email protected]#TTRPG #DnD #DungeonsAndDragons #SlyFlourish #MikeShea #LazyDungeonMaster #DungeonMasterTips #GameMasterTips #TabletopRPG #TTRPGCommunity #DnD5e #RPGPrep #GameMaster #LazyGM #TabletopGaming #Kickstarter #IndieRPG #DrHomebrew #TabletopJourneys

Preservations: The Names We Preserve (Act 2)Two stowaways. Two away teams. One mission already beginning to unravel.As an archaeological expedition launches into hostile territory, an unexpected discovery forces Starfleet officers to choose between protocol, compassion, and family. While one team battles unforgiving terrain, another confronts secrets that could reshape the mission before the first artifact is ever found. Every choice has consequences, and not every challenge waits inside the ruins. A cinematic Star Trek Adventures 2E Actual Play featuring immersive roleplay, mission design, adventure storytelling, and the 2d20 System.🌌 #ttrpg #SciFi #StarTrekAdventuresRPG2E #2D20 #TTRPG #StarTrek #ActualPlay #IDICYall #TabletopJourneys #CallYourBoysTTJ===================================Star 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 JohnsonCharacter Sheet images courtesy of the🌐STA Character Builder (BC Holmes): https://sta.bcholmes.org👏 Special Shout Out: BC Holmeshttps://www.patreon.com/c/bcholmes/posts===================================Tabletop Journeys is hosted by Josh Newton and Lewanika Miller, with Michael Ross.🎧 Listen & WatchSpotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/tabletopjourneysYouTubehttps://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 – Star Trek Adventures 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 crew of the USS Dilamus Christian and those serving aboard Asselin Station, or join one of our ongoing games, 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%20llccAnd remember:✅ Like✅ Subscribe✅ Ring the Bell to never miss an episode.🌌 #IDICYall #StarTrekAdventuresRPG2E #2D20 #TTRPG #CallYourBoysTTJ #tabletopjourneys

🔥 Beat the Heat? Frozen Glory Awaits! ❄️ | Journey to Kobold Press's NorthlandsDescription:It's the height of a Northeast summer—but the greatest escape might be into a land of ice, giants, runes, and legendary sagas. Join Lewanika for an unboxing of Kobold Press's Northlands Worldbook, Rune Deck, and Rune Tiles as we explore what makes this Norse-inspired setting more than just another Viking campaign. From immersive tabletop accessories to mythic storytelling, unforgettable player options, and GM tools you can steal for your own cold-climate adventures, this is only the beginning. And trust me... we're just getting started.Word Count: 84Character Count (description only): 605Hashtags#TTRPG #Roleplayerswanted #Gamereview #Unboxing #KoboldPress #TalesoftheValiant #TOV #Northlands #Vikings #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 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/@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 & communityWebsite: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%20llcAnd remember:✅ Like✅ Subscribe✅ Ring the Bell to never miss an episode.

💡 Sometimes the best prep isn't writing more... it's changing less.Dr. Homebrew shares a simple mindset that can make published adventures shine.🎧 Full Episode:https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/eSxNiQmOt4b#DnD #GameMaster #GMTips #TTRPG #PublishedAdventure #Homebrew #TabletopJourneys #DrHomebrew #Shorts

Preservations (S4 Ep. 2) – "The Names We Preserve" (Act 1)A celebration. A forgotten secret. A legacy that refuses to be buried.As the crew of the USS Dilamus Christian celebrates a new beginning, an unexpected discovery draws the crew toward a mission where the past may prove more dangerous than the future—and preserving the truth could change countless lives.Join us for another **Star Trek Adventures 2E Actual Play**, featuring cinematic storytelling, unforgettable characters, and thoughtful TTRPG mission and adventure design.🌌 #ttrpg #roleplayerswanted #seekingGM #lookingforgame #SciFi #StarTrekAdventuresRPG2E #2D20 #TTRPG #StarTrek #ActualPlay #IDICYall #TabletopJourneys #CallYourBoysTTJ==================================**Star 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 Character Sheet images courtesy of the    🌐STA Character Builder (BC Holmes): https://sta.bcholmes.org 👏 Special Shout Out: BC Holmes (https://www.patreon.com/c/bcholmes/posts)===================================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**, 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

🎲 Every GM tweaks published adventures.But where's the line between customization and rebuilding the entire campaign? 🤯Listen to the full discussion:https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/eSxNiQmOt4b#DungeonMaster #DnD #TTRPG #GMLife #Homebrew #CampaignDesign #TabletopJourneys #DrHomebrew #Shorts

⚔️ Published adventures should save you time—not create more work.Find out when modifying a module helps... and when you're better off creating your own.🎧 Full Episode:https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/eSxNiQmOt4b#DnD5e #DungeonMaster #Homebrew #PublishedModules #GMTips #TTRPG #TabletopJourneys #DrHomebrew #Shorts

🧩 Buying a published adventure to use just one scene or magic item? You might be missing its greatest strength.Learn how to get more value from every module without creating extra work for yourself.🎧 Full Episode:https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/eSxNiQmOt4b#DnD #DungeonMaster #TTRPG #GMTips #PublishedAdventures #Homebrew #DrHomebrew #TabletopJourneys #Shorts

Ever run a published module and felt like it just... didn't fit your world? Dr. Homebrew is back with a concept he's been sitting on for a while. He is talking about "Windowboxing", a framework for taking prewritten adventures and reshaping them into something that feels 100% homebrew, without rewriting the whole thing from scratch. 🧙‍♂️✨In this episode, Josh breaks down the full Window Boxing framework:🎯 The Threshold. Rewriting the hooks so your players enter on your terms🎭 The Cast. Swapping in NPCs your table already has history with🧵 The Throughline. Turning module content into real evidence for your campaign arc🏁 The Resolution. Why the ending matters more than the entrancePlus, the difference between cosmetic vs. structural changes, the failure states every DM needs to watch for (looking at you, over-boxing 👀), and real examples pulled straight from Tabletop Journeys' own actual plays including how Arch Enemies wove Candlekeep Mysteries into a Westmarches-style campaign, and the cautionary tale of trying (and failing) to cram Rime of the Frostmaiden's Cave of Horrors into a homebrew world.If you've ever wanted to run a module and make it feel like it was written just for your table, this episode is your blueprint. 🎲🔥💬 Drop a comment: What adventure have YOU window-boxed into your home game? We want to hear the wins AND the pitfalls!And remember:✅ Like✅ Subscribe✅ Ring the Bell to never miss an EpisodeTabletop Journeys links:Patreon: patreon.com/ttjourneysBluesky: @ttjourneys.bsky.socialFacebook: www.facebook.com/ttjourneysYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@ttjourneysWebsite: https://ttjourneys.com/Email: [email protected]#DnD #DungeonsAndDragons #DnDHomebrew #TTRPG #DungeonMasterTips #DMTips #CandlekeepMysteries #RimeOfTheFrostmaiden #TabletopRPG #WorldBuilding #DnD5e #DungeonMaster #HomebrewCampaign #TTRPGCommunity #DrHomebrew #TabletopJourneys