Step into adventure with Tabletop Journeys as we dive into The Wilderness, the first adventure from the brand-new D&D 2024 Starter Set! 🌲⚔️

In this episode, we break down everything the adve ture booklet offers for new and veteran gamers alike:

🎲 Adventure Review: what works, what doesn’t, and why The Wilderness sets the tone for the Starter Set.

🧭 GM Tips & Techniques: running encounters, scaling difficulty, and using starter sets to teach mechanics AND story.

🪄 New Player Guidance: insights to help first-time adventurers explore their characters and thrive at the table.

Whether you’re a Dungeon Master looking for ways to introduce players to Dungeons & Dragons, or a player ready to discover the wild dangers of The Wilderness, this review has you covered!

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A titanic vessel drifts in the shadow of a blue sun. The crew of the U.S.S. Dilamus Christian must rely on daring maneuvers, razor-sharp tactics, and unshakable resolve as they confront a foe unlike any they’ve faced before. Weapons flare, shields strain, and the line between science and survival blurs in a battle that could shake the galaxy.

The confrontation has begun. The outcome is anything but certain.

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Welcome everybody to today's episode of Tabletop Journeys!

This week, we dive into the brand-new Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set from Wizards of the Coast. From cracking open the box on-air to sharing first impressions, we’re exploring what works, what surprises us, and what this means for players new and old.

Whether you’re a seasoned GM or just starting your first campaign, this episode is packed with insights, laughs, and genuine excitement about what’s inside the latest release. Come join the conversation, and let’s talk about where this adventure might lead your table!

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In the depths of uncharted space, the crew of the U.S.S. Dilamus Christian pursues the final remnant of a multidimensional threat. Secrets unravel in the conference room, tension rises in engineering, and the blue light of an alien sun illuminates a confrontation years in the making. What begins as a mission of science may end in a battle for reality itself.

The stakes have never been higher, and the danger never closer.

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What happens when a band of clerics defies a pit fiend’s ultimatum?

In this thrilling episode, our heroes face fiery destruction, a strange resurrection, and a fateful walk down a dirt road that leads them into a carnival unlike any other. 🎪

From battles with meteors raining from the sky, to moral choices about mercy and revenge, and finally a confrontation with a ringmaster whose games cost villagers their most precious memories—this story will keep you hooked until the last roll of the dice.

Whether you’re a TTRPG veteran or brand new to actual plays, this adventure showcases the heart of roleplaying. Impossible choices, dramatic twists, and a whole lot of fun.

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Some new video content will be coming out! Josh is starting a new in person campaign with brand new players running through Dragons of Stormwreck Isle! Also, he's putting together a series on homebrewing with Keys from the Golden Vault! Subscribe to catch every update!

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🌌Preservations Quick Treks – “Signals in the Dark” (Prt 2)🌌

The void hides secrets, and shadows carry echoes. Lt. Neelan and Lt. Thenev press deeper into the mysteries of GR-1292, where science and survival collide.

🌑What begins as exploration transforms into tension, choices, and discoveries that could shape their future—and the galaxy’s.

✨ Suspense builds.

✨ Trust is tested.

✨ The dark reveals its signals.

🎲 This is Star Trek Adventures RPG 2E actual play presented by the Tabletop Journeys

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The party dives straight into the action with Sergio at the helm. Our adventurers step into the Ninth Layer of the Abyss, facing a mysterious, featureless foe radiating pure menace. But victory won’t come easy, as radiant light, trickery, and divine power collide as each cleric unleashes their domain’s might. ⚔️🔥🌙

Meet Pancake the halfling life cleric afraid of the dark, Evelyn “Evie” Moonstar the secretive trickery cleric, Baelarian Dawnscale the radiant dragonborn of the dawn, and Zeldar Wyrmdelver, the war cleric dwarf with his flaming glaive. Together, they must balance faith, fire, and fury to free a trapped soul from the Abyss!💬

Whether you’re a seasoned DM, a TTRPG fan, or just love epic actual play content, this Cleric showdown will spark ideas, laughs, and maybe even a few new builds for your next campaign. Share with your fellow adventurers and join the conversation! What domain of Cleric would you play?

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🌌 Preservations Quick Treks – “Signals in the Dark” (Part 1) 🌌

Adrift in the void, four rogue worlds orbit a dead remnant star. Lieutenant Nerila Neelan takes the Dilamus Christian’s shuttle Eagle on a mission of curiosity, discovery, and danger. With Lt. Thenev by her side, what begins as science soon becomes something more—questions of trust, reconciliation, and survival in the shadows of the unknown.

A sleek and mysterious vessel lurks in the darkness, its arrival setting the stage for choices that could echo across the quadrant. Science and duty collide as Neelan faces both the cosmos and her past.

✨ Step into a world of cinematic storytelling. ✨

⚡ Suspense, discovery, and drama await. ⚡

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Ever wondered how to create deep, dynamic factions for your TTRPG worlds? In this episode of Tabletop Journeys, Josh, Lewanika, and Michael crack open the Traveler’s Guide to Factions and build one live at the table: The Order of the God of Secrets. From roll tables to prompting questions, watch as a hidden order takes shape before your very eyes.

Whether you’re a Game Master looking to add intrigue to your campaign, or a player hungry for story ideas, this episode is packed with tools, laughs, and inspiration you can bring straight to your table. Share this with your fellow adventurers and start building factions of your own! 🗡️📜🎲

💬 What secret societies have you built (or tangled with) in your campaigns? Drop your thoughts in the comments—we’d love to hear your stories!

📚And don't forget, you can still grab your copy of the Travelers Guide to Factions! Books are shipping now! Click here for more details https://ttj-factions.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders

⏱️ Timestamps

0:00 – Welcome & Introductions

0:25 – What is the Traveler’s Guide to Factions?

1:05 – Why build factions for your games?

2:10 – Concept: The Order of the God of Secrets

7:00 – Rolling for Wealth & Influence

12:00 – Beliefs & Principles of the Order

16:00 – Secret Symbols, Tattoos, & Hidden Signs

20:00 – Structure, Hierarchy & the Codex Ranks

23:00 – Tools of the Trade & Secret Communication

25:00 – How to Join the Faction

30:00 – Open Questions & Story Hooks

47:00 – Wrap-Up & Final Thoughts

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