The Dark Times: A Sci-Fi RPG Podcast (The Dark Times Podcast)
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| 15 Jun 2022 | Episode XXVII: Kinetic Cybernetics and How They Move You | 00:59:37 | |
Cybernetics & Implants & Cyborgs, oh my! This episode Sam and Stephen talk you, dear listener, through the grieving/celebration process of receiving a brand new cybernetic. Also this week, our first ever sponsored segment! (Not Really.) Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Helpful SWSE Links Join Link for the Saga Edition Discord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 22 Jun 2022 | Episode XXVIII: It Follow(er)s PART 1 | 01:18:05 | |
This week we're finally addressing the Followers of SWSE, and how they can do more than just follow us on twitter @DarkTimesSWSE. They can also gamble for us! Thank you to Lil_Literalist for our first fan submitted segment! If you have a segment you want to record and put on the show please email us below! Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Helpful SWSE Links Join Link for the Saga Edition Discord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 29 Jun 2022 | Episode XXIX: The Followers Soapbox | 00:43:28 | |
We return to followers once again! This time with a mechanical alternative. Also, Sam brought a build for the first time in a while! Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Helpful SWSE Links Join Link for the Saga Edition Discord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 06 Jul 2022 | Episode XXX: Lando Loves Astrogating | 00:45:08 | |
Nice. This episode we break down the complicated (not really) process of astrogating. Additionally, Airo sent in a build concept! Thank you Airo. Don't forget our Bounty Hunter Bounty ends July 17th, 11:59pm PST! Don't forget to submit your builds to our e-mail! Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Helpful SWSE Links Join Link for the Saga Edition Discord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 13 Jul 2022 | Episode XXXI: Two Fire Extinguishers and a Poncho | 00:40:45 | |
Get all your favorite stealth needs at your local hardware store, apparently. We go over all things stealth, and Sam brings a build that just screams "Come with me if you want to sneak." Don't forget our Bounty Hunter Bounty ends July 17th, 11:59pm PST! Don't forget to submit your builds to our e-mail! Also, our Dark Times Module Pregens are now available on our Patreon! Click the "Support the show" link below to become a Patron and see them! The SD-1000X Stealth Series Battle Droid Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Helpful SWSE Links Join Link for the Saga Edition Discord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 20 Jul 2022 | Episode XXXII: We're Bound for the Bounty Hunter Bounties Abound | 00:49:36 | |
Previously we talked about stealth, now we talk about stealth but cooler (as in the GM side of stealth.) Thank you all to our lovely bounty submissions! Check out the link below for credit/build breakdowns courtesy of our lovely listeners! Voting is available for all Patrons $5 or higher, and the poll ends Sunday, July 31st at 11:59pm PST! Click the "Support the show" link below to become a Patron cast your vote! Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Helpful SWSE Links Join Link for the Saga Edition Discord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 27 Jul 2022 | Episode XXXIII: Armor? I Hardly Know Her! | 01:20:00 | |
Armor gets a bad reputation in SWSE. Sam and Stephen are here to debunk that! Also, we speak highly about Stephen's latest session in the Zero Distance campaign! Don't forget about the Bounty Hunter Bounty below! Voting is available for all Patrons $5 or higher, and the poll ends Sunday, July 31st at 11:59pm PST! Click the "Support the show" link below to become a Patron cast your vote! Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Helpful SWSE Links Join Link for the Saga Edition Discord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 03 Aug 2022 | Episode XXXIV: The Knights of the Old Re-Podcast | 00:54:10 | |
We pray the Force is with the KOTOR remake, but in the meantime Sam and Stephen discuss bringing the glory days of the Old Republic into your personal SWSE games! Shout out and congratulations to AmericanSaikyo for winning our Bounty Hunter Bounty, and thank you to all who submitted! Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Helpful SWSE Links Join Link for the Saga Edition Discord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 10 Aug 2022 | Episode XXXV: Session Crunch Time | 01:11:21 | |
Ah Karabast! Your session is tonight and you haven't prepped! Don't worry, those Dark Times Folk got you covered! Listen to find out what makes a session run smoothly, and the pros and cons of in person vs online sessions. Also, we talk about Villains! The Bad, the evil, and the memorable. Rodney Thompson Interview Question Thread Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Helpful SWSE Links Join Link for the Saga Edition Discord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 17 Aug 2022 | Episode XXXVI: The One With Rodney Thompson | 01:38:56 | |
Thanks again to Rodney Thompson for agreeing to this incredible interview! We had an awesome time and he's always welcome back on the show! Rodney talks a lot about SWSE in retrospect, and about game design in general! Also, don't forget to sign up for the Patreon to support the show as well as receive a sticker or t-shirt! Use the Support the show link below! Check out Scratchpad Publishing Follow Rodney on Twitter: https://twitter.com/antarianranger Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Helpful SWSE Links Join Link for the Saga Edition Discord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 24 Aug 2022 | Episode XXXVII: The Death of Atorn Kasila | 01:04:19 | |
This episode we hash out some beef, glance over Skill Attack Modifiers, and mourn the loss of a great Mandalorian player character. We also talk about how death affects us as role players and storytellers, and how you can use it in your game! Thank you Zloy Krolik for your incredible scout build! Use the Support the show link below to become a patron and get your hands on some Sweet Dark Times Swag. Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Helpful SWSE Links Join Link for the Saga Edition Discord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 01 Sep 2022 | Episode XXXVIII: Handing Out Handouts | 00:53:07 | |
This week Stephen was so gracious as to give the community his player handouts that he's been hoarding to himself so selfishly until now. Sam brought a Heavy Hitting Duros Ace! Don't forget to submit your own Ace Pilots to DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com by September 11th, 2022 at 11:59pm PST. Thank you again to all new and current patrons, and we hope you enjoy your Dark Times Swag when it arrives! ZenithSloth's Player Handouts and Spreadsheets Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Helpful SWSE Links Join Link for the Saga Edition Discord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 08 Sep 2022 | Episode XXXIX: We Open on Weapons | 00:47:43 | |
We apologize for the quality this episode, as it was recorded remotely. Thank you for your patience and patronage! This week we talk about weapons and how to do some garage style mods! Who needs a safety when I deal WAY more damage? Don't forget to submit your Ace Pilots to DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com by September 11th, 2022 at 11:59pm PST. Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Helpful SWSE Links Join Link for the Saga Edition Discord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 15 Sep 2022 | Episode XL: The One Without Rodney Thompson | 00:49:54 | |
This week we go over all those nitty gritty rules/mechanics questions we got for the Rodney Thompson interview! Also, don't forget that all Patrons get to vote in the Ace Pilot Bounty! Voting ends September 25th, 11:59PM PST. Patrons of all tiers get to vote! Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Helpful SWSE Links Join Link for the Saga Edition Discord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 22 Sep 2022 | Episode XLI: Capitalize on Capital Ships | 00:48:18 | |
Thank you to LeKopic for reminding us of some great uses of Capital Ships! Inspired this entire episode. We talk about Weapon Batteries, Tactical Fire, and Battlefield Effects! Don't forget that all Patrons get to vote in the Ace Pilot Bounty! Voting ends September 25th, 11:59PM PST. Patrons of all tiers get to vote! Alba'tro Relec, Insurance Agent Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Helpful SWSE Links Join Link for the Saga Edition Discord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 29 Sep 2022 | Episode XLII: Who Inspires The Dark Times? | 01:07:35 | |
What's the secret to SWSE, the RPG, and everything? Episode 42, obviously. This week we talk about inspiration from all walks of media! Books, movies, comics, TV shows! The works, and how to bring them (or at least the feeling of them) to your SWSE Table! Thanks again to Tsuyoshikentsu for the fan segment! Congrats to Ezekiel for Yub Yub's championing of our Ace Pilot Bounty! Tune in for our next bounty, and don't forget all Patrons get to vote in all bounties as well as a cool sticker and/or shirt! Tsu's "Infinite Attack Build": Jedi Variant Dark Side Variant Check out Stars Without Number! Check out Scum and Villainy! Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Helpful SWSE Links Join Link for the Saga Edition Discord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 07 Oct 2022 | Episode XLIII: Get To Know the Gneech | 00:56:21 | |
[DISCLAIMER] This episode was recorded remotely, and due to some technical issues with Adobe Audition, the quality is not up to our usual standard. We thank you for bearing with us this week, and hope you enjoy this episode regardless! This week we build an encounter using John "The Gneech" Robey's XP Budget Encounter Guide! Sam brought an Ubese Mercenary backed by an Advanced Dwarf Spider Droid! A serious encounter for a seriously good podcast episode. John "The Gneech" Robey's XP Budget Encounter Guide Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Helpful SWSE Links Join Link for the Saga Edition Discord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 13 Oct 2022 | Episode XLIV: Playing a Good Bad Guy | 00:55:14 | |
This week we talk about villains! I know what you're thinking, but this time we're talking about PLAYING villains as a PLAYER! Ever wanted to do an all evil bounty hunter campaign? Maybe play that Inquisitor one-shot you've been cooking up? This is a good primer for your players to help them make interesting villains! Also, Stephen brings a extremely hated villain from his own past campaign. Hinch Beltane, All Around Bad Dude Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Helpful SWSE Links Join Link for the Saga Edition Discord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 20 Oct 2022 | Episode XLV: Beware the Beast | 00:57:43 | |
This episode we break down beasts! Stephen brings a few of his personal favorites, we talk about beast templates, and we even make our own Thing™! Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Helpful SWSE Links Join Link for the Saga Edition Discord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 27 Oct 2022 | Episode XLVI: The Dark and Spooky Times Podcast | 00:59:16 | |
We'd like to thank you all for a wonderful year, as we never would've expected this show to take off in this way. A very special thanks to our patrons as well, for this show wouldn't be possible without you. This episode, we talk about what makes a tabletop session scary, horrifying even. We discuss GM tools that help strike fear in the hearts of your players! Thank you Airo for the build, and don't forget our Level 12 Beast Build Bounty ends Sunday October 30th at 11:59 PM. All submissions should be e-mailed to us at DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Helpful SWSE Links Join Link for the Saga Edition Discord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 03 Nov 2022 | Episode XLVII: An Unforced Force Tradition | 00:42:53 | |
Thank you to everyone who submitted a Beast Bounty! Patrons can vote NOW until November 13th 11:59pm PST. Also this week, Stephen brought some Force traditions to highlight including the cool talents that come with them! Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Helpful SWSE Links Join Link for the Saga Edition Discord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 10 Nov 2022 | Episode XLVIII: Modulating Modules! | 01:03:17 | |
This week Stephen talks about modules other than Dawn of Defiance! It turns out they can be fun too! We've also got a Bnarian Razor Squid in our midst! Don't forget that Patrons have until November 13th 11:59pm PST to vote in our Beast Bounty Showcase! Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Helpful SWSE Links Join Link for the Saga Edition Discord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 17 Nov 2022 | Episode XLIX: Tales from the Ghost Carnival | 00:55:03 | |
We don't use the term "hero" lightly but this past weekend Sam stepped in at the last minute to run some 5E for some kids. Maybe you'll gleam some podcast nuggets of wisdom from their tale! Special thanks to Nick The Flesh Devourer for bringing his Makutai build for us to admire and hopefully for you to inspire! Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Helpful SWSE Links Join Link for the Saga Edition Discord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 01 Dec 2022 | Episode L: A Tradition of Force Traditions | 01:03:21 | |
We come back with a bang! More Force Traditions! Seyugi Dervish! Iron Knights! Shapers of Kro Var! Also, Lil_Literalist brought us an unbelievable Level 20 Build. Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Helpful SWSE Links Join Link for the Saga Edition Discord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 08 Dec 2022 | Episode LI: Getting Heavy With Heavy Weapons | 01:02:58 | |
This week we talk about what the Real Big Guns have to offer you in Saga Edition. Also this week, Zloy Krolik sent in some Mooks for us to admire! Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Helpful SWSE Links Join Link for the Saga Edition Discord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 15 Dec 2022 | Episode LII: Spicy Species Specialty! | 00:50:46 | |
TOP TEN 3 UNIQUE "OFF THE BEATEN PATH" SPECIES, NUMBER 2 WILL SURPRISE YOU!!!! Sam and Stephen talk about species, and what makes them special. This week: Miraluka, Celegians, Whiphids, (with surprise special guest Noghri). Also, thank you to Zloy Krolik for the Herglic Heavy Weapons Guy! Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Helpful SWSE Links Join link for the Saga Edition Wiki Discord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 22 Dec 2022 | Episode LIII: Zero Degrees to Zero Distance | 01:16:37 | |
Happy (almost) Life Day! Just a reminder the next episode of The Dark Times will be coming out January 11th, 2023! Thank you so much for your support through the year, and we hope to keep up the laughs through the new year! This week Sam and Stephen talk about an INTENSE session of Zero Distance they had this week. Thanks again to Lil_Literalist for his segment this week on Creating OP Characters. Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Helpful SWSE Links Join link for the Saga Edition Wiki Discord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 12 Jan 2023 | Episode LIV: Breaking & Entering - A How-to on Heists | 00:40:32 | |
Welcome back! It's nice to be back, and we're happy to have YOU back, listener. This week Nick The Flesh Devourer approaches with a question: What's all the hubbub about heists? Stephen and Sam take SWSE by the reins and show you how to run a good heist adventure. This week we also feature an incredible build by Alex! Our new Bounty Build Showcase is currently underway! This time, the theme is Force Traditions! Your entry must be level 12 and a Force user, but not a member of the Jedi or Sith Force Traditions. (The Inquisitorius and Imperial Knights are A-OK!) Submissions are due at 11:59pm PST on Sunday, January 22nd to darktimesswse@gmail.com. Alex's CL 4 Feeorin Melee Stunner Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Helpful SWSE Links Join link for the Saga Edition Wiki Discord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 19 Jan 2023 | Episode LV: A Force Tradition Triumphant Triad | 00:57:05 | |
Special thanks to Tsuyoshikentsu for his segment on two important Saga Edition tables you probably have never heard of! Also this week, Sam and Stephen cover the Blazing Chain, The Believers, and the Sable Dawn force traditions. Speaking of Force Traditions, our new Bounty Build Showcase is currently underway! This time, the theme is Force Traditions! Your entry must be level 12 and a Force user, but not a member of the Jedi or Sith Force Traditions. (The Inquisitorius and Imperial Knights are A-OK!) Submissions are due at 11:59pm PST on Sunday, January 22nd to darktimesswse@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Helpful SWSE Links Join link for the Saga Edition Wiki Discord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 26 Jan 2023 | Episode LVI: Information Inquiry + Force Tradition Bounty | 00:56:05 | |
Gather Information! Do you use it? Should you use it? Why? That's what we find out this week. Also, a special thanks to everyone who sent in a build for our Force Tradition Bounty! Voting ends Sunday, February 5th at 11:59PM PST, join the Patreon to vote for your favorite! All Builds linked below. Force Tradition Bounty Builds w/ E-mails Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Helpful SWSE Links Join link for the Saga Edition Wiki Discord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 02 Feb 2023 | Episode LVII: The Daring Dance With the Nerf Rancher’s Daughter | 00:50:21 | |
This week we discuss an email sent from Alex Von D regarding more modules! We highlight Cory Herndon's Pre-Saga adventure Death, Dirt, and the Nerf Rancher's Daughter! We've included a link to the adventure below. Also thank you to Zloy Krolik for sending us his Antarian Ranger Prestige class! Patrons, don't forget that the voting on our Nontraditional Force Tradition Build Bounty ends Sunday, February 5th at 11:59PM PST! Death, Dirt, and the Nerf Rancher's Daughter Zloy Krolik's Antarian Ranger Prestige Class Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Helpful SWSE Links Join link for the Saga Edition Wiki Discord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 16 Feb 2023 | Episode LVIII: An Order of Skekfish and Chips | 00:57:52 | |
We're back! This week we're capturing the elusive Skekfish through the Saga Edition lens, a strange way to catch a fish if you ask me. Listen as Sam and Stephen revive this statblock from the grave of the Revised Edition Star Wars RPG. Thankfully, Tsu has sent us an elegant version of this fish that he so bravely brought back from extinction using the Beast Creation Rules from the Unknown Regions Sourcebook. Don't forget your Level 10 Lawman is due Sunday, February 26th at 11:59pm PST! Happy (Build Bounty)Hunting! Death, Dirt, and the Nerf Rancher's Daughter Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Helpful SWSE Links Join link for the Saga Edition Wiki Discord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 23 Feb 2023 | Episode LIX: Backpedaling Backstories | 01:00:22 | |
What's your favorite thing about character backstories? Ours is to use them as weapons against our players! We talk about Zero Distance and how Stephen has done a commendable job tying our backstories to the main plot. Thanks again to Zloy Krolik for sending us some excellent ace pilot mooks! Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Helpful SWSE Links Join link for the Saga Edition Wiki Discord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 02 Mar 2023 | Episode LX: Conspiring Aspiring Gamemasters | 01:05:09 | |
Thanks to everyone for submitting their Peacekeepers/Lawmen for our Build Bounty Showcase! Check out the builds in the Google Drive link below, and don't forget that Patrons can vote for their favorite until Sunday, March 12th at 11:59pm PST. Also this week, Sam and Stephen talk about what it takes to convince your potential players to enjoy a game of Star Wars Saga Edition! How do you pitch Saga Edition to your game group? Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Helpful SWSE Links Join link for the Saga Edition Wiki Discord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 16 Mar 2023 | Episode LXI: All the World’s a 5 Room Dungeon | 01:21:20 | |
This week Sam and Stephen discuss the 5 Room Dungeon and how you can use it as a narrative tool! Also this week, GM Jeff from the Rollmongers has brought us all there is to know about Jetpacks and propulsion in SWSE! Congrats to Nick the Flesh Devourer and Lil_Literalist for their incredible lawmen builds! Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Helpful SWSE Links Join link for the Saga Edition Wiki Discord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 23 Mar 2023 | Episode LXII: Professional Discbladers Only | 00:53:24 | |
This week Stephen breaks down all there is to know about the Zeison Sha! Discblades! Are they better than Lightsabers? Better than RIFLES? Listen to find out! Also this week, GM Jeff is back with some informative talk about what's happening in the Tapani Sector! Zeison Sha Warrior Talent Tree Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Helpful SWSE Links Join link for the Saga Edition Wiki Discord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 30 Mar 2023 | Episode LXIII: Lightsaber Form 1032-G | 00:50:47 | |
IMPORTANT! We will not be able to upload an episode this upcoming April 5th, as Stephen will be out of town! See you (and your Outlaws) the next week! This week, we talk about the signature forms of Mace Windu! Juyo and Vapaad! We also cover some radical lightsaber form force powers to help bolster your swordplay! Thank you AmericanSaikyo for submitting your Zeison Sha build! Don't forget your Outlaw Bounty Builds are due Sunday, April 9th at 11:59PM PST. Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Helpful SWSE Links Join link for the Saga Edition Wiki Discord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 13 Apr 2023 | Episode LXIV: Outing Outlaws and Rifling Rifles | 00:57:22 | |
Welcome back! Thank you to everyone for their incredibly despicable outlaws! Reminder to all Patrons that voting ends Sunday, April 23rd at 11:59PM PST. Also this week, Stephen smuggled a duffel of rowdy energy rifles into the studio for our amusement! Outlaw Bounty Builds w/ E-mails Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Helpful SWSE Links Join link for the Saga Edition Wiki Discord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 20 Apr 2023 | Episode LXV: Clone Wars Woes | 00:59:56 | |
This week we reminisce about the Clone Wars! Can you imagine what it was like for our shiny boys in white? Now you can! Reminder to all Patrons that voting on our Outlaw Build Showcase ends Sunday, April 23rd at 11:59PM PST. Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Helpful SWSE Links Join link for the Saga Edition Wiki Discord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 27 Apr 2023 | Episode LXVI: Whatever Happened to Wat Tambor? | 00:58:29 | |
We'll be announcing the winner of our Outlaw Bounty next episode, as we have some more important news to share regarding Owen KC Stephens. This week, we finish up our talk on the Clone Wars with a cool deep dive into the high-pressure environment of the planet Skako! Home of notable Skakoans such as Wat Tambor. Do you have what it takes to be the next Wat Tambor? I hope so! Also this week, Lil_Literalist sent a Zeison Sha Inquisitor! Also, all Patreon Proceeds from the month of May will be donated to Owen KC Stephen's Medical Bills, but don't let that dissuade you from checking out the RPG Bundles in the link below! Thanks! Lil_Literalist's Alise Lamina, Zeison Sha Inquisitor Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Helpful SWSE Links Join link for the Saga Edition Wiki Discord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 04 May 2023 | Episode LXVII: I Wish I May I Wish I Mightsister | 00:51:21 | |
Thank you to everyone who submitted a build to our Outlaw Build Bounty! This week, Sam and Stephen dive into the Dathomir Field Guide, a homebrew sourcebook all about our favorite femme fatales, the Nightsisters, and their "lovely" homeworld. Also this week, Sam brought a build! Shocking I know. Don't forget we are going on HIATUS from July through the end of August, don't expect any episodes during those months, but DO expect some cool Patreon-exclusive content! Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Helpful SWSE Links Join link for the Saga Edition Wiki Discord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 11 May 2023 | Episode LXIX: Nice | 01:09:00 | |
Nice. This week we talk about the Dathomir Field Guide's exclusive adventure, The Dark World of Dathomir. Zloy also sent in some Footnewts for us to look at! Don't forget we are going on HIATUS from July through the end of August, don't expect any episodes during those months, but DO expect some cool Patreon-exclusive content! Also, another reminder that all Patreon Proceeds from this month are going to go to Owen KC Stephen's Medical Bills, with our own Stephen matching them as well! Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Helpful SWSE Links Join link for the Saga Edition Wiki Discord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 18 May 2023 | Episode LXX: The When Shots, What Shots, and Why Shots of One Shots | 00:57:29 | |
A special thanks this week to Lil_Literalist, AmericanSaikyo, Tysdas, and Zloykrolik. Thanks for being part of the Outer Rim Ruffians. This week, Stephen and Sam talk about their experience in playing in their first online only LFG advertised one-shot! The stars aligned and the fellas from the Dark Times got to enjoy Saga Edition twice in one weekend. Also, with the one shot comes the spoils! We brought our special characters for your scrutiny, dear listener. Don't forget we are going on HIATUS from July through the end of August, don't expect any episodes during those months, but DO expect some cool Patreon-exclusive content! Also, another reminder that all Patreon Proceeds from this month are going to go to Owen KC Stephen's Medical Bills, with our own Stephen matching them as well! Sam and Stephen's Outer Rim Ruffians Open Sourcing SagaWorkshop.net Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Helpful SWSE Links Join link for the Saga Edition Wiki Discord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 25 May 2023 | Episode LXXI: What's One Shots Without Players? | 00:47:58 | |
This week, we talk about what's expected of a player in a one shot, and what YOU dear listener can do to make the most of those limited hours of SWSE enjoyment you get out of a one shot. Also this week, Zloy Krolik brought Green Doug in for questioning! Or did he? Our Pathfinder Bounty is in full swing! Don't forget your Level 12 Pathfinders are due Sunday, June 4th at 11:59PM. Don't forget we are going on HIATUS from July through the end of August, don't expect any episodes during those months, but DO expect some cool Patreon-exclusive content! Also, another reminder that all Patreon Proceeds from this month are going to go to Owen KC Stephen's Medical Bills, with our own Stephen matching them as well! Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Helpful SWSE Links Join link for the Saga Edition Wiki Discord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 01 Jun 2023 | Episode LXXII: A New Aleece on Life | 00:57:50 | |
This week we talk about an adventure included in the Galaxy of Intrigue sourcebook! Fans of the show will be quite familiar with the espionage-centric contents of that book and we here at the Dark Times Podcast have a soft spot for Rebellious Rescues! Also this week, we talk about one of the only good Knife Guys out there, from the mind of Chellewalker! Our Pathfinder Bounty is in full swing! Don't forget your Level 12 Pathfinders are due Sunday, June 4th at 11:59PM. Don't forget we are going on HIATUS from July through the end of August, don't expect any episodes during those months, but DO expect some cool Patreon-exclusive content! Also, another reminder that all Patreon Proceeds from this month are going to go to Owen KC Stephen's Medical Bills, with our own Stephen matching them as well! Get those in before June 1st Pacific Time! Extracting Aleece (CL12 Adventure) Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Helpful SWSE Links Join link for the Saga Edition Wiki Discord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 15 Jun 2023 | Episode LXXIII: Star Rise and Starfall | 01:15:21 | |
This week we recently finished playing through Stephen's usage of the Starfall module! We've come to you with part 1 of our thoughts! Also this week, our Pathfinder Build Bounty Showcase came to a close! Listen to hear about all those incredible paths paved and the foundlings found. For all new and current Patrons, voting ends Sunday, June 25th at 11:59PM PST. Don't forget we are going on HIATUS from July through the end of August, don't expect any episodes during those months, but DO expect some cool Patreon-exclusive content! Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Helpful SWSE Links Join link for the Saga Edition Wiki Discord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 22 Jun 2023 | Episode LXXIV: Starfall and Starfarther | 00:55:25 | |
This episode, we wrap up Starfall! We also talk about Stephen adapting Starfall to his own campaign! This guy knows a few maneuvers. Also this week, Airo brought us another Knife Guy! Happy to have another sharp companion in the NPC compendium. For all new and current Patrons, Pathfinder Build Bounty voting ends Sunday, June 25th at 11:59PM PST. Don't forget we are going on HIATUS from July through the end of August, don't expect any episodes during those months, but DO expect some cool Patreon-exclusive content! Airo's Pavhanti Zhug, Knife Guy Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Helpful SWSE Links Join link for the Saga Edition Wiki Discord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 28 Jun 2023 | Episode LXXV: Begun, the Darkest Summer Has | 00:47:04 | |
This episode, Stephen brought us the Revised d20 Star Wars RPG Podracing Rules! We discussed these in comparison to Skill Challenges, so let us know what you think! Thank you Ezekiel for the cool garrote build! Thank you for your support as we go on HIATUS from July through the end of August, don't expect any episodes during those months, but DO expect some cool Patreon-exclusive content! Caravan of Adventure, A Dark Times Experience and Therefore I Am: The Dark Times Retelling (names pending) will be available for ALL current and future patrons, so we hope those can tide you until we return in September. Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Helpful SWSE Links Join link for the Saga Edition Wiki Discord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 14 Sep 2023 | Episode LXXVI: Half-Assed Assassin Class | 00:48:46 | |
Welcome back to The Dark Times! We figured your ears are a little rusty from not listening to us for a while so we decided to pitch you a slow ball nice and easy. Assassins! Are they even worth your time? Listen to find out. Also this week, Sam brought an Assassin of their own! Chuba Noah, The 26 Year Old Flanker Lil_Literalist's Roll20 Dawn of Defiance Post Our Lil_Literalist Interview (Episode XII) Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Helpful SWSE Links Join link for the Saga Edition Wiki Discord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 21 Sep 2023 | Episode LXXVII: Agonizing Organizations | 01:02:40 | |
This episode, we celebrate the anniversary of beloved game Star Wars: The Force Unleashed with a look at the Force Unleashed Campaign Guide! Or more specifically, we cover the specifics regarding creating your own Homebrew Organization! Stephen was so kind as to bring us his version of the Rebel Alliance organization, specifically tuned for his Zero Distance campaign. ZenithSloth's Rebel Alliance Rank Table and Org Score Calculator Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Helpful SWSE Links Join link for the Saga Edition Wiki Discord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 28 Sep 2023 | Episode LXXVIII: Requisitions Incorporated | 00:50:52 | |
Gear Requisition! This episode Sam and Stephen talk about this cool optional rule from the Force Unleashed Campaign Guide. It plays a major role in our Zero Distance campaign, and we like how it contributes to Stephen's Toy Box approach. Also this week, Zloy Krolik sent us a stat block from the Live Action Film Character Sourcebook (Compiled by Rob "RobShanti" Petrone) for Dexter Jetster! ZenithSloth's Gear Requisition Spreadsheet Live Action Film Characters Sourcebook Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Helpful SWSE Links Join link for the Saga Edition Wiki Discord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 05 Oct 2023 | Episode LXXIX: The House Always Rules (feat. Lil_Literalist) | 01:27:25 | |
This week, we welcome back Stephen C. (Lil_Literalist) to talk about house rules! Stephen is a notable figure in the Saga Edition community, and brought us his wonderful insight in regards to house rules and how to rule them. Also, Sam brought a Dexter Jettster of their own! Lil_Literalist's All About House Rules Reddit Post Dexter Jettster, Humble Diner Owner Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Helpful SWSE Links Join link for the Saga Edition Wiki Discord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 12 Oct 2023 | Episode LXXX: Dueling for Fools | 00:36:58 | |
This episode, we delve deeper into the dueling rules we dusted off and diluted for Saga Edition consumption! Thanks again to Lil_Literalist for joining us last week! Also, Sam brought a little robo-disabling rascal of a pit droid build! Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Helpful SWSE Links Join link for the Saga Edition Wiki Discord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 19 Oct 2023 | Episode LXXXI: Auction Anticipation | 01:00:39 | |
This week, we look at a homebrew module "The Auction" made by noted Saga Edition enjoyer Alex Van D! Also this week, a special message from new listener Xavier! Thanks for listening while our dear Stephen's in Japan! Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Helpful SWSE Links Join link for the Saga Edition Wiki Discord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 26 Oct 2023 | The Dark Times: Starfinder 2nd Edition Field Test #1 (Previously Patreon Exclusive) | 01:02:44 | |
Hello! To those who saw this on the Starfinder Subreddit, welcome! The Dark Times: A Saga Edition Podcast is typically a podcast that covers the WOTC Star Wars Saga Edition D20 game from 2007, but both hosts are huge fans of Paizo's work on Pathfinder 2nd edition, so we couldn't miss recording something for Starfinder. This special episode focuses on the new Starfinder 2nd Edition field test! This field test included 5 levels of the new Soldier class, as well as some equipment and enemies! Hope you enjoy! 'Call to Adventure' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 02 Nov 2023 | The Dark Times: Starfinder 2nd Edition Field Test #2 (The Mythic Mystic) | 00:52:17 | |
It's another Starfinder Field Test! Who's finding all these stars anyways? This week, we talk about the Mystic! Is it the best healer class since SWSE's Medic? That's for us to ask and you to find out! Also this week, some rad spells inspired by the science-fantasy setting they come from! Check out the new field test below. Otherwise, see you next week for our regularly scheduled Saga Edition Programming. 'Call to Adventure' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 16 Nov 2023 | Episode LXXXII: The Auction Action Actualized | 00:46:50 | |
This week, we cover the rest of the homebrew module "The Auction" made by noted Saga Edition enjoyer Alex Van D! Also this week, a pretty sweet poison assassin build from Ben! Assassin Bounty Submissions must be level 12 and include one level of Assassin. Due no later than Sunday, November 26th 11:59 Pacific Time! Submissions will be featured on the pod and Patrons will be allowed to select their favorite! Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Helpful SWSE Links Join link for the Saga Edition Wiki Discord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 23 Nov 2023 | Episode LXXXIII: Mind Your Battlestations | 01:01:37 | |
This week, after over a year and a half of sitting on this episode egg, we hatch some battlestations! And we teach you how to furnish your own. Also this week, Zloy Krolik brought us a Johnny RAW Build! Don't forget your Assassin Bounty Submissions must be level 12 and include one level of Assassin. Due no later than Sunday, November 26th 11:59 Pacific Time! Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Helpful SWSE Links Join link for the Saga Edition Wiki Discord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 30 Nov 2023 | Episode LXXXIV: Cameras and Sensors and Doors, Oh My! (Battlestations Part 2) | 01:07:40 | |
This week we finish up our conquering of the great big Battlestation called the Battlestation rules from the Galaxy at War sourcebook! Stephen talks about hazards (no surprise there). Thanks to Zloy Krolik, AmericanSaikyo, and Ben M. for submitting Assassin's for our Build Bounty Showcase! Ben's build was first shown off in episode 82 in case you needed a to hear the breakdown from the podcaster's mouth. All new and existing patrons can vote for their favorite until Sunday, December 10th at 11:59PM PST. Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Helpful SWSE Links Join link for the Saga Edition Wiki Discord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 07 Dec 2023 | Episode LXXXV: Killing the CT Killer | 00:56:25 | |
And we're not talking about General Grievous. This episode Stephen wants to do away with the fear of the Condition Track Killer, and how he's more smoke and mirrors than you may realize. Also this week, Hammer Senpai sent in a last minute Assassin! Won't be in the poll, but still awesome to bring to the podcast! Thanks Hammer Senpai! Don't forget all new and existing patrons can vote for their favorite assassins until Sunday, December 10th at 11:59PM PST. Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Helpful SWSE Links Join link for the Saga Edition Wiki Discord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 14 Dec 2023 | Episode LXXXVI: An Experimental Encounter | 00:55:00 | |
This episode is a fun one, we recount our last two sessions in Stephen's Zero Distance campaign! An old friend made a return, and put up quite a fight as well. Listen to what went well, and what could've been better. Congratulations again to Zloy Krolik and his Assassin Build Kath Reyhoad for winning our Build Bounty Showcase! Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Helpful SWSE Links Join link for the Saga Edition Wiki Discord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 25 Dec 2023 | Episode LXXXVII: I'm GMing for a White Life Day | 00:43:11 | |
Bit of a narrative driven episode this week, thanks for sticking with us through 2023! Here's to more Dark Times Podcast in 2024! This episode, Sam and Stephen adventure into the unknown on an epic quest to find Bantha Claws! A Coal Encounter of the Dark Times Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Helpful SWSE Links Join link for the Saga Edition Wiki Discord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 11 Jan 2024 | Episode LXXXVIII: Orto We Thought | 00:51:29 | |
This week, we take a look at Neil Carr's module Escape From Orto! Also this week, Airo sent us some Elite Mandalorians! Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Helpful SWSE Links Join link for the Saga Edition Wiki Discord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 18 Jan 2024 | Episode LXXXIX: Orto They Say | 00:49:02 | |
This episode we finish covering Neil Carr's module Escape From Orto! Also, regular listener Zloy Krolik sent us a creature transported to a galaxy far far away from the world of Dungeons & Dragons! Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Helpful SWSE Links Join link for the Saga Edition Wiki Discord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 25 Jan 2024 | Episode XC: Squallhopper Grand Prix | 00:57:40 | |
Hey! It's time for a good Zero Distance recap! We talk about a session that gears towards a specific party member, and deciding what to do to keep the rest of the party engaged. Also this episode, Sam brings in a champion racer while Stephen unwraps a shiny new hazard! Karlenn Cloudskipper, Ace Racer Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Helpful SWSE Links Join link for the Saga Edition Wiki Discord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 01 Feb 2024 | Episode XCI: More Like Moron-Myth | 01:07:10 | |
This episode is something I'd like to call a little cerebral. Put on your thinking caps and put down your pencils, we're discussing Carl Jung's Archetypes and Joseph Campbell's Monomyth, both things stated as inspirations for the story of Star Wars, and perhaps all of Western storytelling for the last 50 years. Also, for these last 10 episodes, we are going to be uploading them biweekly. This is to give people the chance to catch up and send in their ideas to send off the Dark Times: A Saga Edition Podcast! Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Helpful SWSE Links Join link for the Saga Edition Wiki Discord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 15 Feb 2024 | Episode XCII: Campaigns A La Carte | 01:05:13 | |
Sam and Stephen choose a theme and derive an entire campaign arc using only THREE sourcebooks, like Rodney intended! Also, the introduction of a new game: Concept Are's and Concept Aren'ts: A Game About Concept Art. Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Helpful SWSE Links Join link for the Saga Edition Wiki Discord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 29 Feb 2024 | Episode XCIII: Grand Armory of the Republic | 01:05:55 | |
This episode Stephen shows off some of his favorite weapons! A little secret sauce you can add to your home games for players and enemy combatants alike. Also this episode, Sam and Stephen whip up an encounter that's challenging and the perfect opportunity to bring some Clone Wars nostalgia to your non Clone Wars campaign. Don't forget, proceeds from the months of March and April from the Dark Times Patreon will be going to support Owen KC Stephen's fight against cancer, as well as be matched by our own Stephen! Droid Cartographer's Domino Squad Final Test Map Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Helpful SWSE Links Join link for the Saga Edition Wiki Discord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 14 Mar 2024 | Episode XCIV: We Built This Encounter on Rock and Roll | 01:04:54 | |
Get it? Because the band's named Starship. This episode, we cover some of those cosmic roadsters called starfighters. Also this week, we get into the nitty gritty at starship scale. Gentle reminder, proceeds from the months of March and April from the Dark Times Patreon will be going to support Owen KC Stephen's fight against cancer, as well as be matched by our own Stephen! Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Helpful SWSE Links Join link for the Saga Edition Wiki Discord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 04 Apr 2024 | Episode XCV: Recommended Regimens | 01:01:53 | |
This episode, we cover Force Regimens! We'll be honest, we thought we covered these already. Also, this episode contains spoilers for part of the Bad Batch season 3. As well as a cool build by Sam inspired by it! Bounty Builders! Your CL 12 Bad Batch Character build is due April 14th at 11:59pm PST. Happy Building! OH BTW There's a new RPG bundle for Owen KC Stephens on Drivethru RPG! We've linked it below. Owen KC Stephens is RAD! [Bundle] Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Helpful SWSE Links Join link for the Saga Edition Wiki Discord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 18 Apr 2024 | Episode XCVI: The Farce to Strike | 00:47:27 | |
The Dawn of Defiance returns! Via a disgruntled Saga Edition community member, Sam and Stephen tear down this renovation of a module and find some good bones to build their new campaign domicile upon. Also, Sam turns a gunslinger into a true blue bounty hunter! Vril Vrakth, No Longer a Fraud Owen KC Stephens is RAD! [Bundle] Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Helpful SWSE Links Join link for the Saga Edition Wiki Discord
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| 25 Apr 2024 | Episode XCVII: How To Alienate Your Players | 00:58:26 | |
Not like that. We mean in the fun way, through roleplaying as an alien. How do you do that? Listen to the episode and find out! Owen KC Stephens is RAD! [Bundle] Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Helpful SWSE Links Join link for the Saga Edition Wiki Discord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 09 May 2024 | Episode XCVIII: Role Credits | 01:02:21 | |
Campaign endings! Are they quick and sudden like death itself? Or are they finely wrapped in a bow like a present for your party? Send us your ending stories, how you like to GM them, and what you think works best! Also this episode, Sam made a memorable Clone Wars Villain in SWSE! Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Helpful SWSE Links Join link for the Saga Edition Wiki Discord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 23 May 2024 | Episode XCIX: A Few Maneuvers | 01:09:05 | |
We could've sworn we covered these, but behind one of the old busted R2 units (you know, the one with the bad motivator) we found a few Starship Maneuvers we thought you might enjoy! Also this episode, an exclusive interview with an even more exclusive gamemaster. Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Helpful SWSE Links Join link for the Saga Edition Wiki Discord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 06 Jun 2024 | Episode C: The End of a Saga | 00:52:32 | |
It's finally here. Thanks for joining us on the ride of a lifetime. The Dark Times: A Saga Edition Podcast is produced and edited by Sam and hosted by Sam and Stephen. Follow us on socials and join us on Patreon for more info regarding the Darkest Summer 2. We don't know when season 2 is going to start, but we'll keep you in the know. Special thanks to the Patrons, and to everyone who has ever written in or contributed to the Saga Edition community. Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Helpful SWSE Links Join link for the Saga Edition Wiki Discord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 05 Sep 2024 | Episode 1: Classic Ancestries | 00:53:01 | |
Welcome to the world of Starfinder! A new playtest is upon us, so leave it to those Dark Times Boyz to bring you the weirdest and wondrous! This week, we cover Humans, Skittermanders, Operatives and Envoys! Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Want to ask something/submit a build? Email us at: thedarktimespod@gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Buy The Starfinder 2nd Edition Playtest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 17 Sep 2024 | Episode 2: Journey To (Sub)Level One | 01:07:42 | |
Sam and Stephen make their first ever Starfinder 2nd Edition Characters LIVE* for your enjoyment! *Greatly edited for your listening pleasure Our Starfinder 2E First Level Characters Form-Fillable character sheet courtesy of u/alcahuetasanon Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Want to ask something/submit a build? Email us at: thedarktimespod@gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Buy The Starfinder 2nd Edition Playtest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 04 Oct 2024 | Episode 3: Traits & Tables | 00:46:59 | |
This week we begin the arduous (how's that for an SAT word?) task of breaking down the trait system and how it works to everyone's benefit in Starfinder 2nd Edition! Also we look at the weapon and armor tables in the rulebook, and really get bogged down in the column details. Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Want to ask something/submit a build? Email us at: thedarktimespod@gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Buy The Starfinder 2nd Edition Playtest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 16 Oct 2024 | Episode 4: Upgradable Arsenal | 00:48:25 | |
Weapon Upgrades! What are they and how do you add them to your repertoire of blasters and blades? No downtime required! I GUESS we can cover the Solarian crystals as well, as well as how cool and mystical they are. Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: thedarktimespod@gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Buy The Starfinder 2nd Edition Playtest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 16 Oct 2024 | Season 2 Trailer | 00:01:17 | |
Join Sam and Stephen as they dive into Paizo's newest Starfinder 2nd Edition Playtest! We discuss rules, builds, campaign ideas, and cover listener content! Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Want to ask something/submit a build? Email us at: thedarktimespod@gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Buy The Starfinder 2nd Edition Playtest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 30 Oct 2024 | Episode 5: Flight or Err... Flight | 00:47:56 | |
Pilots, start your Drift Drives! Set course for sick tricks. This episode Sam and Stephen cover all things piloting, and despite its lack of starships, this playtest includes a lot of info about the Pilot skill! Also this episode, we talk about a cool piloting-related hazard. Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Want to ask something/submit a build? Email us at: thedarktimespod@gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Buy The Starfinder 2nd Edition Playtest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 13 Nov 2024 | Episode 6: Do Not Pass Session Zero, Do Not Collect Four Players | 00:47:32 | |
This episode, Sam and Stephen talk about Session Zero. Again. But this time it's important! It was important the first time too. Sam also brought a build! Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Want to ask something/submit a build? Email us at: thedarktimespod@gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Buy The Starfinder 2nd Edition Playtest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 28 Nov 2024 | Episode 7: He Who Pathfinds First, Starfinds Second | 00:58:52 | |
This episode, we get some mail from longtime listener Zloy Krolik! Zloy asked us to cover the basics of the Paizo Ecosystem. This is that episode! We talk about Paizo's three modes of play, and the three action system. Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Want to ask something/submit a build? Email us at: thedarktimespod@gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Buy The Starfinder 2nd Edition Playtest Additional Music This Episode: Title: There It Is Music: Kevin MacLeod License: CC BY 3.0 (http://goo.gl/BlcHZR) Download: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... ISRC: USUAN1100753 © 2010 Kevin MacLeod Title: Hitman Music: Kevin MacLeod License: CC BY 3.0 (http://goo.gl/BlcHZR) Download: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... ISRC: USUAN1100753 © 2010 Kevin MacLeod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 11 Dec 2024 | Episode 8: Campaign Genesis | 00:54:10 | |
This episode, we talk about HOW TO WRITE A CAMPAIGN! A question proposed by Lombarda on the Starfinder 2nd Edition subreddit. Thank you Lombarda! Stephen breaks down his Game Bible process, and goes into detail about how no campaign survives first contact with the players. Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Want to ask something/submit a build? Email us at: thedarktimespod@gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Buy The Starfinder 2nd Edition Playtest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 26 Dec 2024 | Episode 9: We Wish You a Versatile Heritage | 00:44:50 | |
Ho Ho Ho! Have you been a good listener? The Dark Times Podcast has brought you two new bundles of joy: Versatile Heritages! This week we talk about the Borai and the Prismeni, and what sets them apart from the average Vesk or Ysoki. Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Want to ask something/submit a build? Email us at: thedarktimespod@gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Buy The Starfinder 2nd Edition Playtest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 16 Jan 2025 | Episode 10: Craftin' Planets | 00:48:38 | |
Happy New Year Dark Timers! We hope you had a good holiday season. This episode, Stephen goes into details on planets and how we can generate them, and what they really represent. In less impressive news, Sam brought a build! atomfullerene's Planet Generator Stars Without Number & Sectors Without Number Tsching (The Sound of a Blade Being Drawn) Shirren Borai Operator Also Tsching PDF Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Want to ask something/submit a build? Email us at: thedarktimespod@gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Buy The Starfinder 2nd Edition Playtest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 29 Jan 2025 | Episode 11: Totally Killer Party | 00:52:37 | |
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/DarkTimesSWSE Want to ask something/submit a build? Email us at: thedarktimespod@gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Buy The Starfinder 2nd Edition Playtest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 12 Feb 2025 | Episode 12: Which Way, Witchy Warper? | 00:47:42 | |
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/DarkTimesSWSE Want to ask something/submit a build? Email us at: thedarktimespod@gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Buy The Starfinder 2nd Edition Playtest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 27 Feb 2025 | Episode 13: Time Stop, Drop, and Scroll | 00:40:33 | |
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/DarkTimesSWSE Want to ask something/submit a build? Email us at: thedarktimespod@gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Buy The Starfinder 2nd Edition Playtest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 12 Mar 2025 | Episode 14: A Galaxy's Amount of Guidance | 01:03:44 | |
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/DarkTimesSWSE Want to ask something/submit a build? Email us at: thedarktimespod@gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Buy The Starfinder 2nd Edition Playtest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 28 Mar 2025 | Episode 15: The Superb NOVA | 00:48:11 | |
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. Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Want to ask something/submit a build? Email us at: thedarktimespod@gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Buy The Starfinder 2nd Edition Playtest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 10 Apr 2025 | Episode 16: Go Pace Yourself! | 00:44:03 | |
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. Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Want to ask something/submit a build? Email us at: thedarktimespod@gmail.com Logo designed by: @MothPunk Buy The Starfinder 2nd Edition Playtest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 16 Feb 2022 | Episode XIII: Droid Bounty | 00:46:48 | |
We're back! Can't keep a good podcast down. Stephen and Sam go over their backlog of correspondences (feel free to add to that pile by e-mailing), and they break down the top candidates for that Imperial Droid Bounty! Thank you to everyone who sent in submissions, and don't forget to vote on the Patreon (link below). The Builds Featured In This Episode Are NOT Exclusive to the Patreon, as they are not the property of Sam or Stephen. The people who submitted those builds are still free to post them as they see fit. P4-CK Full Build: http://thesagacontinues.createaforum.com/the-senate-8/p4-ck-my-entry-into-the-dark-times-droid-build-contest/ B0-NK and W3-LDY Builds! (As well as any other builds we've showcased for Bounties: Google Drive Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Helpful SWSE Links The SWSE Wiki r/SagaEdition on Reddit Join Link for the Saga Edition Discord Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/join/DarkTimesSWSE?) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 22 Feb 2022 | Episode XIV: An Intriguing Episode of Intrigue and You Won't Believe What Else. | 01:05:07 | |
... More intrigue! We go over a previous correspondence's desire to hear more about what makes an intrigue campaign! As always, check out the wiki or contact us for more detail if we missed anything! High Ground Build Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Helpful SWSE Links The SWSE Wiki r/SagaEdition on Reddit Join Link for the Saga Edition DiscordSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/DarkTimesSWSE) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 02 Mar 2022 | Episode XV: Build-A-Hero Workshop | 00:56:39 | |
When was the last time you made a level 1 character? It's been a while for us! We break down the process and talk about some neat beginner characters we made! Pre-built characters, or "PreGens" are great for helping new players understand the system. Level 1 Scout and Jedi Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Helpful SWSE Links The SWSE Wiki r/SagaEdition on Reddit Join Link for the Saga Edition DiscordSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/join/DarkTimesSWSE?) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 09 Mar 2022 | Episode XVI: Buckets of Destiny | 01:15:23 | |
The great white whale of the Destiny system is finally hunted down and harpooned by Captain Stephen Ahab. Also, we break down the lovely builds sent in by our lovely listeners! Thank you again to Airo, Ben, Lil_Literalist, and Tsuyoshikentsu! Their builds and commentary on said builds are in the link below! Intrigue Bounty Builds! Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Helpful SWSE Links The SWSE Wiki r/SagaEdition on Reddit Join Link for the Saga Edition DiscordSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/join/DarkTimesSWSE?) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 16 Mar 2022 | Episode XVII: Defying Dawn of The Defiance With The Dark Times | 01:04:33 | |
This episode we consult Stephen with regards to Leveling Up any level 1 characters we have! Also, Stephen and Sam throw together an adventure module framework! Check out the Patreon for updates! Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Helpful SWSE Links The SWSE Wiki r/SagaEdition on Reddit Join Link for the Saga Edition DiscordSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/join/DarkTimesSWSE?) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 01 Apr 2022 | [Bonus Episode] The Measure of a Podcast | 00:13:51 | |
Don't read the description until you've listened to the episode. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/join/DarkTimesSWSE?) Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/join/DarkTimesSWSE?)Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 06 Apr 2022 | Episode XVIII: Building a Galaxy One Brick at a Time | 00:41:29 | |
This episode is NOT sponsored by Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga which is out now on PC and console. (It's really fun though if you haven't picked it up.) How do the Lego Star Wars games provide cool ideas you can bring into your SWSE game? And did anyone over the age of 12 watch the Freemaker Adventures? Or was it just me? Rowan Freemaker, The Last Force Builder Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Helpful SWSE Links The SWSE Wiki r/SagaEdition on Reddit Join Link for the Saga Edition DiscordSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/join/DarkTimesSWSE?) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 13 Apr 2022 | Episode XIX: Things That Go Boom in the Night | 00:51:16 | |
Bangs! Kerchows! Blams! All those fun things we love to demolish with are available in Saga Edition, ever so kindly explained to us by Stephen. Sam brought in an interesting build that highlights some not so common prestige classes. Have an idea for a build? Send it to us below! Raith Slorne, Droid Hijacker Build Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DarkTimesSWSE Email us at: DarkTimesSWSE@Gmail.com Helpful SWSE Links The SWSE Wiki r/SagaEdition on Reddit Join Link for the Saga Edition DiscordSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/join/DarkTimesSWSE?) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||