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🌌 **Preservations (S4 Ep. 4) – Keys to the Vault (Act 4.2)**🚨 A colony erupts into chaos. A Starfleet crew races against time. And a desperate rescue may become something far more dangerous.As violence spreads across Metallus Prime, the crew of the USS Dilamus Christian faces impossible choices, shifting loyalties, and a mission where every second matters.🖖 Join Tabletop Journeys for Star Trek Adventures 2E actual play, featuring cinematic TTRPG mission design, tense 2d20 challenges, daring engineering, and high-stakes Starfleet decisions.🎲 When duty and survival collide, what would your crew sacrifice?🌌 #ttrpg #roleplayerswanted #seekingGM #lookingforgame #SciFi #StarTrekAdventuresRPG2E #2D20 #TTRPG #StarTrek #ActualPlay #IDICYall #TabletopJourneys #CallYourBoysTTJ===================================🛸 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 JohnsonBe sure to check out the Free Mission Brief Packs mentioned in this episode:📥 Star Trek Adventures Free Downloads: https://modiphius.net/en-us/pages/star-trek-adventures-downloadsSpecial thanks to B.C. Holmes. You can use their free tools to help build your campaign, just like AEGIS, with the links below.🌐STA Character Builder (BC Holmes): https://sta.bcholmes.orgTo support their incredible work, join their Patreon.👏 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. or check out our Patreon pageTabletop Journeys Links:🧡 Patreon: patreon.com/ttjourneys 🦋 Bluesky: @ttjourneys.bsky.social 📘 Facebook: www.facebook.com/ttjourneys ▶️ YouTube: / @ttjourneys 🌐 Website: https://ttjourneys.com/ 📧 Email: [email protected]📚 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.

On the Right Path (S3 Ep. 33): "Building Character: Your First Steps with D&D Beyond"Every great D&D adventure begins with a character—but are you setting yours up for success?In this episode of On the Right Path, Lewanika launches a practical guide to D&D Beyond character creation. Discover how to navigate the Standard Character Builder, select your 2024 D&D rules, manage content sources, and configure the settings that shape your gameplay.From digital dice and advancement to encumbrance and character privacy, these early decisions matter. Whether you're a new player or a returning veteran, your next adventure starts here!🎲 Ready to build your character?🌌 #ttrpg #roleplayerswanted #lookingforgame #TTRPG #TabletopJourneys #CallYourBoysTTJ===================================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. or check out our Patreon pageTabletop Journeys Links:🧡 Patreon: patreon.com/ttjourneys🦋 Bluesky: @ttjourneys.bsky.social📘 Facebook: www.facebook.com/ttjourneys▶️ YouTube: / @ttjourneys🌐 Website: https://ttjourneys.com/📧 Email: [email protected]📚 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.2

🌌 Preservations (S4 Ep. 4): Keys to The Vault Ep. (Act 4)A city on the brink. An away team running out of options. A starship racing against time. In Preservations (S4 Ep. 4) – Keys to the Vault (Act 4), the crew of the Dilamus Christian must balance civilian lives, a covert mission, and the dangerous temptation to push beyond safe limits. Every order carries a risk. Every delay tightens the net.Join Tabletop Journeys for Star Trek Adventures (STA) 2E actual play, where 2d20 Momentum, Threat, and Complications fuel tense choices and offer inspiration for TTRPG mission and adventure design. How far would you push your crew when time is running out?🌌 #ttrpg #roleplayerswanted #seekingGM #lookingforgame #SciFi #StarTrekAdventuresRPG2E #2D20 #TTRPG #StarTrek #ActualPlay #IDICYall #TabletopJourneys #CallYourBoysTTJ===================================🛸 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 JohnsonBe sure to check out the Free Mission Brief Packs mentioned in this episode:📥 Star Trek Adventures Free Downloads: https://modiphius.net/en-us/pages/star-trek-adventures-downloadsSpecial thanks to B.C. Holmes. You can use their free tools to help build your campaign, just like AEGIS, with the links below.🌐STA Character Builder (BC Holmes): https://sta.bcholmes.orgTo support their incredible work, join their Patreon.👏 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===================================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. or check out our Patreon pageTabletop Journeys Links:🧡 Patreon: patreon.com/ttjourneys 🦋 Bluesky: @ttjourneys.bsky.social 📘 Facebook: www.facebook.com/ttjourneys ▶️ YouTube: / @ttjourneys 🌐 Website: https://ttjourneys.com/ 📧 Email: [email protected]📚 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.

A memorable D&D character needs more than a class, species, and backstory. What do they want? Who matters to them? What happens when their values are tested?In this episode of On the Right Path, Lewanika explores how to move beyond the character concept and discover a hero through motivations, fears, relationships, and meaningful choices. Whether you are a new player seeking direction or a GM helping someone find their character’s voice, these tools can turn a promising idea into someone ready to grow and surprise you at the table.#ttrpg #PlayerToolkit #PlayerTips #RoleplayersWanted #BuildingCharacters #TabletopJourneys #CallYourBoysTTJ===================================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 & communityYou can support the channel by sharing the episode with your friends and leaving a comment.Tabletop Journeys Links:🧡 Patreon: patreon.com/ttjourneys🦋 Bluesky: @ttjourneys.bsky.social📘 Facebook: www.facebook.com/ttjourneys▶️ YouTube: / @ttjourneys🌐 Website: https://ttjourneys.com/📧 Email: [email protected]📚 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.

Preservations (S4 Ep 4) - "Keys to the Vault" (Act 3.2)District Six is about to ignite. To find the key to the Vault, the crew must bargain for intelligence while planning an evacuation under rival gangs’ eyes. Then Captain Tobor receives a warning that turns a covert mission into a race against conspiracy, revolution, and warp speed.Join Preservations for a Star Trek Adventures 2E Actual Play with command choices, Momentum, Complications, and ideas for TTRPG mission and adventure design. Can Starfleet outrun the coming storm?🌌 #ttrpg #roleplayerswanted #lookingforgame #SciFi #StarTrekAdventuresRPG2E #2D20 #TTRPG #StarTrek #ActualPlay #IDICYall #TabletopJourneys #CallYourBoysTTJ\===================================🛸 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 JohnsonBe sure to check out the Free Mission Brief Packs mentioned in this episode:📥 Star Trek Adventures Free Downloads: [https://modiphius.net/en-us/pages/star-trek-adventures-downloads](https://modiphius.net/en-us/pages/star-trek-adventures-downloads)Special thanks to B.C. Holmes. You can use their free tools to help build your campaign, just like AEGIS, with the links below.🌐STA Character Builder (BC Holmes): [https://sta.bcholmes.org](https://sta.bcholmes.org)To support their incredible work, join their Patreon.👏 Special Shout Out: BC Holmes ([https://www.patreon.com/c/bcholmes/posts](https://www.patreon.com/c/bcholmes/posts))\===================================Tabletop Journeys is hosted by Josh Newton and Lewanika Miller, with Michael Ross🎧 Listen & Watch: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. or check out our Patreon pageTabletop Journeys Links:🧡 Patreon: patreon.com/ttjourneys🦋 Bluesky: @ttjourneys.bsky.social📘 Facebook: [www.facebook.com/ttjourneys](http://www.facebook.com/ttjourneys)▶️ YouTube: / @ttjourneys🌐 Website: [https://ttjourneys.com/](https://ttjourneys.com/)📧 Email: [[email protected]](mailto\:[email protected])And remember:✅ Like✅ Subscribe✅ Ring the Bell to never miss an episode.

🌌 STA - Preservations (S4 Ep. 4) – Keys to The Vault Ep (Act 3)A cloaked ship. A rain-soaked colony. A rescue team walking into enemy territory.The crew races to recover the only specialist capable of unlocking the Vault—but an operative from Oshen’s past may expose them first. Join us for Star Trek Adventures Second Edition Actual Play featuring cinematic TTRPG storytelling, mission design, and sci-fi adventure.🌌 #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 JohnsonBe sure to check out the Free Mission Brief Packs mentioned in this episode:📥 Star Trek Adventures Free Downloads: https://modiphius.net/en-us/pages/star-trek-adventures-downloadsSpecial thanks to B.C. Holmes. You can use their free tools to help build your campaign, just like AEGIS, with the links below.🌐STA Character Builder (BC Holmes): https://sta.bcholmes.orgTo support their incredible work, join their Patreon.👏 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. or check out our Patreon pageTabletop Journeys Links:🧡 Patreon: patreon.com/ttjourneys 🦋 Bluesky: @ttjourneys.bsky.social 📘 Facebook: www.facebook.com/ttjourneys ▶️ YouTube: / @ttjourneys 🌐 Website: https://ttjourneys.com/ 📧 Email: [email protected]📚 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.

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Not every game at Gen Con is a home run, and Michael Ross doesn't pretend otherwise. 🎯In this episode of Tabletop Cafe, Michael breaks down Gen Con 2026 Day Two: Friday, and it's a tale of two very different gaming experiences. First up: a Spaceballs-themed RPG that had everything going for it on paper. The IP, the humor, the Schwartz jokes... but it struggled under the weight of too many players and execution that didn't quite land. A for effort. D for execution. He still had fun. It just wasn't great. 😅But then? Friday night delivered. Flying solo from his crew, Michael snuck off to play the Marvel 616 RPG run by a convention gaming group called McKenzie's Marauders and walked away calling it his best convention experience with the system in four tries. Everyone got their moment to shine, the GM ran a tight comic-book-style story, and it reminded him exactly why he keeps coming back to Gen Con every year. 🦸‍♂️🎲Along the way, Michael digs into what makes or breaks a convention RPG session. Player count, table chemistry, group cohesion, and why gaming with your crew can rescue even a rough session. Real talk, honest takes, and genuine enthusiasm for the hobby. That's Tabletop Cafe.👇 Drop a comment below: Have you ever played the Marvel 616 RPG? And what's your max player count before a convention game starts to fall apart?And remember:✅ Like✅ Subscribe✅ Ring the Bell to never miss an Episode🔗 Links & Resources Mentioned in the EpisodeMarvel 616 RPG: the superhero tabletop game Michael keeps returning to at conventionsMcKenzie's Marauders: convention gaming group out of Toledo, Ohio; look for their events!37 Zombies: referenced from the Thursday episode; another convention group worth seeking out🔗 Tabletop Journeys LinksPatreon: http://patreon.com/ttjourneysBluesky: @ttjourneys.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ttjourneysYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ttjourneysWebsite: https://ttjourneys.com/Email: [email protected]#TabletopCafe #TabletopJourneys #GenCon2026 #GenCon #TTRPGPodcast #Marvel616 #MarvelRPG #SavageWorlds #TTRPG #RoleplayingGames #ConventionGaming #GameMaster #TTRPGCommunity #SpaceballsRPG #IndieRPG #ComicBookRPG #TableTopGaming #PodcastersOfInstagram #YouAreHavingFunDoingItRight

Gen Con 2026 is in the books and Michael is breaking it all down, one day at a time! 🏰⚔️In this episode of Tabletop Cafe, Michael kicks off his Gen Con 2026 recap with Day One: Thursday. He played not one but two Savage Worlds games run by Ron of the gaming group 37 Zombies. Sspoiler: he thinks Ron might be the closest thing to a lab-designed perfect GM he's ever encountered. High energy, cinematic action, spotlight moments for every player at the table... even when that table seats seven or more. 🎬🧟Michael also dips into the dealer hall, shares a quick look at his own GM-less tabletop RPG Action 12 Cinema (a d12-only love letter to over-the-top cinema), gives a warm shout-out to 37 Zombies' legendary Lori's Midnight Games, and delivers an extremely passionate endorsement of Weber's Grill French onion soup. 🍲 (He had it twice on Thursday. We're not judging.)Whether you're a Gen Con veteran, a Savage Worlds fan, or just someone who loves hearing about the magic that happens when a great GM gets behind a screen, this one's for you. And if you see 37 Zombies on your convention event list? Sign up immediately. Save Michael a seat.👇 Drop a comment below: What's YOUR must-play game or must-eat meal at Gen Con? And who's your favorite convention GM?And remember:✅ Like✅ Subscribe✅ Ring the Bell to never miss an Episode🔗 Links & Resources Mentioned in the Episode37 Zombies Gaming Group — look for their events at your next convention!Action 12 Cinema — Michael's own GM-less TTRPG using only d12sWeber's Grill Restaurant, Indianapolis — French onion soup, apparently life-changing🔗 Tabletop Journeys LinksPatreon: http://patreon.com/ttjourneysBluesky: @ttjourneys.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ttjourneysYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ttjourneysWebsite: https://ttjourneys.com/Email: [email protected]#TabletopCafe #TabletopJourneys #GenCon2026 #GenCon #TTRPGPodcast #SavageWorlds #TTRPG #DungeonsAndDragons #TabletopRPG #RoleplayingGames #ConventionGaming #GameMaster #IndieRPG #TTRPGCommunity #BoardGames #Action12Cinema #37Zombies #PodcastersOfInstagram #TTRPGTwitter #YouAreHavingFunDoingItRight

Preservations (S4 Ep. 4) – Keys to The Vault Ep. (Act 2.3)The plan is set. Now the crew must turn it into a mission.A prototype ship, hidden weapons, borrowed identities, and a destination already sliding toward chaos. Every choice must be made before the team crosses beyond Federation space. With rescue hours away and secrecy as vital as survival, the crew of the Dilamus Christian prepares for an operation that cannot carry Starfleet fingerprints.In this Star Trek Adventures 2E actual play, see how mission planning, equipment, character stakes, and hard constraints create tension before the first shot is fired. a practical showcase of 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 JohnsonBe sure to check out the Free Mission Brief Packs mentioned in this episode:📥 Star Trek Adventures Free Downloads: https://modiphius.net/en-us/pages/star-trek-adventures-downloadsSpecial thanks to B.C. Holmes. You can use their free tools to help build your campaign, just like AEGIS, with the links below.🌐STA Character Builder (BC Holmes): https://sta.bcholmes.orgTo support their incredible work, join their Patreon.👏 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: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. or check out our Patreon pageTabletop Journeys Links:🧡 Patreon: patreon.com/ttjourneys🦋 Bluesky: @ttjourneys.bsky.social📘 Facebook: www.facebook.com/ttjourneys▶️ YouTube: / @ttjourneys🌐 Website: https://ttjourneys.com/📧 Email: [email protected]📚 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.