The Dark Times: A Sci-Fi RPG Podcast

The Galaxy Guide is here! Sam and Stephen sink their fangs and other appendages into the Xenowardens and Astrazoans this episode! It's an incredible book with lots to enjoy. Support your favorite system by purchasing a pdf below or a physical at your friendly local game store!The Starfinder 2nd Edition Galaxy GuideFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSEWant to ask something/submit a build? Email us at: thedarktimespod@gmail.comLogo designed by: @MothPunkBuy The Starfinder 2nd Edition Playtest Starfinder 2E SubredditSupport the show

Holy Blorp! The Technomancer and Mechanic playtest dropped by Paizo! Sam and Stephen give you a meaty yet surface level look at these incredible classes, and how they change the game so far. Keep in mind this is a playtest, so they may change in the future. Also, Sam erroneously thought the feedback survey closed on April 30th, but in reality it closes on MAY 30th.Starfinder Tech Class PlaytestFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSEWant to ask something/submit a build? Email us at: thedarktimespod@gmail.comLogo designed by: @MothPunkBuy The Starfinder 2nd Edition Playtest Starfinder 2E SubredditSupport the show

Special thanks to u/WatersLethe for their Reddit post that inspired this episode. This week, Sam and Stephen talk about how genres may make gamemasters feel they have to pace their campaigns a certain way and why that's not the case.WatersLethe's Reddit PostFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSEWant to ask something/submit a build? Email us at: thedarktimespod@gmail.comLogo designed by: @MothPunkBuy The Starfinder 2nd Edition Playtest Starfinder 2E SubredditSupport the show

This week, Sam and Stephen talk about their experience with NOVA! NOVA is a game about being badass mech pilots in a world where the sun exploded and shards pierced the earth. They also talk about WHY you should play more RPGs, and how that makes you a better storyteller AND gamemaster.NOVA by Gila RPGsLumen Jam 2Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSEWant to ask something/submit a build? Email us at: thedarktimespod@gmail.comLogo designed by: @MothPunkBuy The Starfinder 2nd Edition Playtest Starfinder 2E SubredditSupport the show

This week, Sam and Stephen talk about Paizo Live! More specifically, the preview at the upcoming Galaxy Guide, and how it provides insights on themes/genres for play, as oppose to fictional locations.Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSEWant to ask something/submit a build? Email us at: thedarktimespod@gmail.comLogo designed by: @MothPunkBuy The Starfinder 2nd Edition Playtest Starfinder 2E SubredditSupport the show

Secrets of Magic gave us many things, but it especially gave us Time Mages. Sam and Stephen talk about the when and why of Timius Magius, aka the Time Mage.Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSEWant to ask something/submit a build? Email us at: thedarktimespod@gmail.comLogo designed by: @MothPunkBuy The Starfinder 2nd Edition Playtest Starfinder 2E SubredditSupport the show

Witchwarpers! Truly the despised stepchildren of fate. This episode Sam and Stephen make sure you know all the cool perks of being the universe's plaything.Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSEWant to ask something/submit a build? Email us at: thedarktimespod@gmail.comLogo designed by: @MothPunkBuy The Starfinder 2nd Edition Playtest Starfinder 2E SubredditSupport the show

TPKs! The Boogeymen of the TTRPG world. This week, Sam and Stephen discuss these potential outcomes of games and how gamemasters can equip themselves with all the tools to mitigate or avoid these nasty things entirely!Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSEWant to ask something/submit a build? Email us at: thedarktimespod@gmail.comLogo designed by: @MothPunkBuy The Starfinder 2nd Edition Playtest Starfinder 2E SubredditSupport the show