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Join Sam and Stephen as they discuss Starfinder 2nd Edition and the myriad of other games that help keep the science fiction genre of tabletop roleplaying alive. Hosted on Acast. See ... more
FAQs about The Dark Times: A Sci-Fi RPG Podcast:How many episodes does The Dark Times: A Sci-Fi RPG Podcast have?The podcast currently has 138 episodes available.
December 24, 2025Episode 33: Kaiju of the Old RepublicThis week Sam and Stephen dive back into the Alien Core to look at Kyokor! The Kaiju that inhabit Daimalko are represented in Starfinder 2nd Edition through a variety of Hazards as opposed to fully fleshed out statblocks. Also, Sam and Stephen talk about their adventure through the playtest scenario "Shards of the Glass Planet".Follow us on Bluesky: thedarktimespod.bsky.socialWant to ask something/submit a build? Email us at: [email protected]Logo designed by: @MothPunkStarfinder 2E at PaizoStarfinder 2E SubredditSupport the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more1h 16minPlay
December 10, 2025Episode 32: Xeno Evil, Hear No EvilContent warning for this episode: The Civusdaemon covered in this episode uses cyberbullying and cyberstalking to push its victims to suicide, this is mentioned but not extrapolated upon in its coverage.This episode, Sam and Stephen are casually late to the game coverage, finally getting their grubby little paws on a copy of the Alien Core! Also this episode, learn how to use adjustments to cater your statblocks to your party's needs.Follow us on Bluesky: thedarktimespod.bsky.socialWant to ask something/submit a build? Email us at: [email protected]Logo designed by: @MothPunkStarfinder 2E at PaizoStarfinder 2E SubredditSupport the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more57minPlay
November 26, 2025Episode 31: The Shape of ShifterUsing what we learned last episode, Sam and Stephen design a horror-themed one shot that will leave you shaking in your gelatin mold!Follow us on Bluesky: thedarktimespod.bsky.socialWant to ask something/submit a build? Email us at: [email protected]Logo designed by: @MothPunkStarfinder 2E at PaizoStarfinder 2E SubredditSupport the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more1h 5minPlay
November 12, 2025Episode 30: Wish Shot One ShotSam and Stephen talk about the 4 pillars of making/running an excellent one shot!Follow us on Bluesky: thedarktimespod.bsky.socialWant to ask something/submit a build? Email us at: [email protected]Logo designed by: @MothPunkStarfinder 2E at PaizoStarfinder 2E SubredditSupport the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more1h 8minPlay
October 29, 2025Episode 29: The Dark Times Spooktacular 2025On this haunted episode of The Dark Times: A Sci-Fi RPG Podcast, Sam and Stephen talk about how to bring the pillars of horror in to support your Starfinder 2nd Edition games... Not without borrowing some help from the TOMBS cycle from Mothership, another great horror TTRPG. Don't forget, patrons can vote for one of the build in our Rock The Stars Build Boutny on our Patreon until 12am November 1st, 2025.Mothership, from Tuesday Knight GamesFollow us on Bluesky: thedarktimespod.bsky.socialWant to ask something/submit a build? Email us at: [email protected]Logo designed by: @MothPunkStarfinder 2E at PaizoStarfinder 2E SubredditSupport the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more1h 6minPlay
October 15, 2025Episode 28: Bardtown Races (Build Bounty)This week Stephen shows off his implementation of the Victory Point subsystem in order to make high speed races! Thanks to our two build submissions from Kenny G and the Lone Star Starfinder! Check out their builds in the link below. Don't forget, patrons can vote for their favorite over on our Patreon until 12am November 1st, 2025.Rock The Stars Build BountiesFollow us on Bluesky: thedarktimespod.bsky.socialWant to ask something/submit a build? Email us at: [email protected]Logo designed by: @MothPunkStarfinder 2E at PaizoStarfinder 2E SubredditSupport the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more1h 8minPlay
September 17, 2025Episode 27: Sweet Sweet Victory PointsThe Starfinder 2E GM Core is out! Sam and Stephen are having field days. This week they discuss the victory point subsystem introduced in the GM Core and how it has a big history in another favorite RPG of theirs: Star Wars Saga Edition. Don't forget! There's still time to enter our Rock The Stars Build Bounty! The new due date is NOW Tuesday, September 23rd at 12:00am PST. Please submit your Level 10 Starfinder Build w/ Bard Free Archetypes to our email below!Follow us on Bluesky: thedarktimespod.bsky.socialWant to ask something/submit a build? Email us at: [email protected]Logo designed by: @MothPunkStarfinder 2E at PaizoStarfinder 2E SubredditSupport the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more1h 7minPlay
September 03, 2025Episode 26: Exploration à La ModeUnfortunately, this episode was recorded before the release of the Starfinder 2E GM Core. Tune in this week to hear about Exploration Mode in the Paizo ecosystem! Also this week, using the magic of forum posts, Sam and Stephen talk about narrative starship encounters! Don't forget! Our Rock The Stars Build Bounty is due September 9th at 12:00am PST. Please submit your Level 10 Starfinder Build w/ Bard Free Archetypes to our email below!Follow us on Bluesky: thedarktimespod.bsky.socialWant to ask something/submit a build? Email us at: [email protected]Logo designed by: @MothPunkStarfinder 2E at PaizoStarfinder 2E SubredditSupport the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more1h 1minPlay
August 20, 2025Episode 25: The Electric Stride(rmander)Congrats to our Operative Build Bounty Winners Jack C and Marshall H! This week, Sam and Stephen talk about two current 1st edition exclusive Starfinder features and how they'd adapt them to 2nd Edition. Don't forget! Our Rock The Stars Build Bounty is due September 9th at 12:00am PST. Please submit your Level 10 Starfinder Build w/ Bard Free Archetypes to our email below!"Everything They Don't Teach You At Abdarcorp University", Contemplative Witchwarper by Lone Star StarfinderFollow us on Bluesky: thedarktimespod.bsky.socialWant to ask something/submit a build? Email us at: [email protected]Logo designed by: @MothPunkStarfinder 2E at PaizoStarfinder 2E SubredditSupport the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more1h 1minPlay
August 06, 2025Episode 24: Kasatha-blancaThe Starfinder 2nd Edition Player Core is finally here! This week, Sam and Stephen cover the traditionalist Kasatha. What's your favorite part of the Player Core so far? Don't forget to join our Patreon to vote on our Operative Build Bounty by Monday, August 11th, at 11:59pm. Our listener submitted builds are available at the link below.Galactic Operative BuildsFollow us on Bluesky: thedarktimespod.bsky.socialWant to ask something/submit a build? Email us at: [email protected]Logo designed by: @MothPunkStarfinder 2E at PaizoStarfinder 2E SubredditSupport the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more55minPlay
FAQs about The Dark Times: A Sci-Fi RPG Podcast:How many episodes does The Dark Times: A Sci-Fi RPG Podcast have?The podcast currently has 138 episodes available.