RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_f3e0b235-5c48-41c2-ace9-74ee999d2d6d -- Rendered At Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:25:22 +0000 Dark Star Adventurecast https://redcircle.com/shows/dark-star-adventurecast en-US © 2026 Dark Star Adventures LLC. All rights reserved. A Sci-Fi Actual Play TTRPG Podcast Dark Star Adventures *THE VERIDIAN EXPANSE IS A PLACE WHERE DEBTS ARE PAID IN BLOOD.* In a galaxy of corporate cold wars and fading fringe worlds, the crew of the Scapegoat is just trying to stay flying. From high-stakes planetary heists to the silent terrors of deep-space shipwrecks, one bad jump is all that separates a payday from a cold grave. *Dark Star Adventurecast* is a cinematic *Stars Without Number* actual play podcast focused on immersive storytelling, tactical grit, and the consequences of life on the edge of the void. *MEET THE CREW:* * *Thorn (Brian):* A street-smart ex-con whose charm hides a simmering edge. * *Felix (Scott):* A transhuman cyber-wizard hacking the impossible. * *Haleyy (Stephanie):* A no-nonsense fighter who trusts grit over gadgets. * *Robert (Doja):* A wild-card pilot with a flair for the unpredictable. * ...and *Star Master Jeff* , who runs this shindig. *JOIN THE INNER CIRCLE:* Get the *Star Master Logs* two weeks early, ad-free episodes, and exclusive world-building archives at: 👉 *patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast* ( https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast ) *SHOP THE SECTOR:* Find our official merchandise and tabletop adventures written by Jeff at: 🌐 *darkstaradventures.com* ( https://www.darkstaradventures.com/ ) New episodes of the main adventure drop every other Tuesday, with "Star Master Log" debriefs on the off-weeks. f3e0b235-5c48-41c2-ace9-74ee999d2d6d THE VERIDIAN EXPANSE IS A PLACE WHERE DEBTS ARE PAID IN BLOOD. In a galaxy of corporate cold wars and fading fringe worlds, the crew of the Scapegoat is just trying to stay flying. From high-stakes planetary heists to the silent terrors of deep-space shipwrecks, one bad jump is all that separates a payday from a cold grave.

Dark Star Adventurecast is a cinematic Stars Without Number actual play podcast focused on immersive storytelling, tactical grit, and the consequences of life on the edge of the void.

MEET THE CREW:

  • Thorn (Brian): A street-smart ex-con whose charm hides a simmering edge.
  • Felix (Scott): A transhuman cyber-wizard hacking the impossible.
  • Haleyy (Stephanie): A no-nonsense fighter who trusts grit over gadgets.
  • Robert (Doja): A wild-card pilot with a flair for the unpredictable.
  • ...and Star Master Jeff, who runs this shindig.


JOIN THE INNER CIRCLE: Get the Star Master Logs two weeks early, ad-free episodes, and exclusive world-building archives at: 👉 patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast

SHOP THE SECTOR: Find our official merchandise and tabletop adventures written by Jeff at: 🌐 darkstaradventures.com

New episodes of the main adventure drop every other Tuesday, with "Star Master Log" debriefs on the off-weeks.

]]> episodic no Dark Star Adventures darkstaradventuresllc@gmail.com yes full She Never Existed - Haleyy's Story She Never Existed - Haleyy's Story 41 1 Dark Star Adventures Haleyy lies unconscious on the floor of an alien facility, trapped in a dream she can't wake from. Inside her mind, she's 12 years old again, riding bikes with childhood versions of her crewmates, following a mysterious signal into the woods. But the dream turns dark, and Haleyy is forced to confront the truth about who she really is.


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Meet the Crew:

  • Jeff as Star Master
  • Brian as Captain Thorne
  • Stephanie as the warrior Haleyy
  • Doja as the wildcard pilot Robert
  • Scott as the transhuman hacker Felix


Special thanks to Brad and Holly, our Scapegoat Syndicate members!

They're keeping the lights on, and the airlocks sealed.

]]> <p>Haleyy lies unconscious on the floor of an alien facility, trapped in a dream she can&#39;t wake from. Inside her mind, she&#39;s 12 years old again, riding bikes with childhood versions of her crewmates, following a mysterious signal into the woods. But the dream turns dark, and Haleyy is forced to confront the truth about who she really is.</p><p><br></p><p>Want episodes 2 weeks earlier? Check out our Patreon, where episodes are always early and ad-free! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast</a></p><p>Or buy us a coffee: <a href="https://ko-fi.com/darkstaradventurecast" rel="nofollow">https://ko-fi.com/darkstaradventurecast</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Meet the Crew:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Jeff</strong> as Star Master</li><li><strong>Brian</strong> as Captain Thorne</li><li><strong>Stephanie</strong> as the warrior Haleyy</li><li><strong>Doja</strong> as the wildcard pilot Robert</li><li><strong>Scott</strong> as the transhuman hacker Felix</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Special thanks to Brad and Holly, our Scapegoat Syndicate members!</strong></p><p>They&#39;re keeping the lights on, and the airlocks sealed.</p> a382a4ff-a797-45e2-9842-e87e5db86886 https://www.darkstaradventures.com/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:00:53 +0000 3386 no full Robert's Story | Star Master Log: Send in the Clones Robert's Story | Star Master Log: Send in the Clones 40 1 Dark Star Adventures Get the next Star Master Log right now! This episode was released two weeks early for our patrons. To skip the wait and get bonus world-building posts and behind-the-scenes secrets, join the inner circle at: patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast

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Jeff breaks down Robert's focus episode, where the crew learns that Robert Ross is clone designation RR7 and that Haley died on Ventos during an extraction gone wrong. He covers how the players turned a dramatic backstory flashback into Tropic Thunder in space, the war movie structure he used to make the emotional gut punch land, and what the clone program reveals about the campaign's corporate factions.

He covers:

  • (00:00) - Introduction: "The Truth About Haley: Robert's Story"
  • (00:45) - The Crew Logs: Encrypted reports from the players
  • (05:28) - Fog of War: Scott and Brian commit fully to being Robert clones, turning a military extraction into a pirate adventure
  • (09:41) - Engine Room: How Jeff structured the Ventos flashback like a war movie extraction film
  • (15:25) - Deep Dive: Clone designation RR7, randomized memories, and why the program was scrapped
  • (19:55) - Subspace Signals: How much NPC prep is too much, and why Froggy was barely a sentence in the notes
  • (24:29) - Star Master Spec: Tropic Thunder (2008) and the comedy-to-drama pivot


New Star Master's Logs drop every other Tuesday, bridging the gap between our main adventure episodes.

]]> <p><strong>Get the next Star Master Log right now! </strong>This episode was released two weeks early for our patrons. To skip the wait and get bonus world-building posts and behind-the-scenes secrets, join the inner circle at: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast" rel="nofollow">patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast</a></p><p>Or buy us a coffee: <a href="https://ko-fi.com/darkstaradventurecast" rel="nofollow">https://ko-fi.com/darkstaradventurecast</a></p><p><br></p><p>Jeff breaks down Robert&#39;s focus episode, where the crew learns that Robert Ross is clone designation RR7 and that Haley died on Ventos during an extraction gone wrong. He covers how the players turned a dramatic backstory flashback into Tropic Thunder in space, the war movie structure he used to make the emotional gut punch land, and what the clone program reveals about the campaign&#39;s corporate factions.</p><p>He covers:</p><ul><li>(00:00) - Introduction: &#34;The Truth About Haley: Robert&#39;s Story&#34;</li><li>(00:45) - The Crew Logs: Encrypted reports from the players</li><li>(05:28) - Fog of War: Scott and Brian commit fully to being Robert clones, turning a military extraction into a pirate adventure</li><li>(09:41) - Engine Room: How Jeff structured the Ventos flashback like a war movie extraction film</li><li>(15:25) - Deep Dive: Clone designation RR7, randomized memories, and why the program was scrapped</li><li>(19:55) - Subspace Signals: How much NPC prep is too much, and why Froggy was barely a sentence in the notes</li><li>(24:29) - Star Master Spec: Tropic Thunder (2008) and the comedy-to-drama pivot</li></ul><p><br></p><p>New Star Master&#39;s Logs drop every other Tuesday, bridging the gap between our main adventure episodes.</p> bd48581a-c6eb-4cfa-9033-063c74e1a4ad https://www.darkstaradventures.com/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:00:06 +0000 1691 no full The Truth About Haley - Robert's Focus The Truth About Haley - Robert's Focus 40 1 Dark Star Adventures Robert finally tells the crew what he knows about Haleyy's past. Deep in the jungles of Ventos during the Red Rice Wars, a clone squadron led by a man with piercing blue eyes and an incredibly high opinion of himself was sent to extract a captured commander named Haley. One Y. What they found in those caves, and what happened after, changes everything the crew thought they knew about their friend.


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Meet the Crew:

  • Jeff as Star Master
  • Brian as Captain Thorne
  • Stephanie as the warrior Haleyy
  • Doja as the wildcard pilot Robert
  • Scott as the transhuman hacker Felix


Special thanks to Brad and Holly, our Scapegoat Syndicate members!

They're keeping the lights on, and the airlocks sealed.

]]> <p>Robert finally tells the crew what he knows about Haleyy&#39;s past. Deep in the jungles of Ventos during the Red Rice Wars, a clone squadron led by a man with piercing blue eyes and an incredibly high opinion of himself was sent to extract a captured commander named Haley. One Y. What they found in those caves, and what happened after, changes everything the crew thought they knew about their friend.</p><p><br></p><p>Want episodes 2 weeks earlier? Check out our Patreon, where episodes are always early and ad-free! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast</a></p><p>Or buy us a coffee: <a href="https://ko-fi.com/darkstaradventurecast" rel="nofollow">https://ko-fi.com/darkstaradventurecast</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Meet the Crew:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Jeff</strong> as Star Master</li><li><strong>Brian</strong> as Captain Thorne</li><li><strong>Stephanie</strong> as the warrior Haleyy</li><li><strong>Doja</strong> as the wildcard pilot Robert</li><li><strong>Scott</strong> as the transhuman hacker Felix</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Special thanks to Brad and Holly, our Scapegoat Syndicate members!</strong></p><p>They&#39;re keeping the lights on, and the airlocks sealed.</p> a8b7330b-048c-47f6-a86b-fd0cbc2b0f26 https://www.darkstaradventures.com/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:00:07 +0000 3186 no full Elective Surgery | Star Master Log: Bucking Bronco Elective Surgery | Star Master Log: Bucking Bronco 39 1 Dark Star Adventures Get the next Star Master Log right now! This episode was released two weeks early for our patrons. To skip the wait and get bonus world-building posts and behind-the-scenes secrets, join the inner circle at: patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast

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Jeff breaks down the fifth episode of the Sibylen arc, where the crew battles surgical spider bots in an alien operating theater and gets their first look at whatever built this place through a pylon window. He talks about refereeing chaos on the fly, designing truly alien encounters, and what the gyroscope megastructure means for the rest of the season.

He covers:

  • (00:00) - Introduction: "Elective Surgery"
  • (00:36) - The Crew Logs: Encrypted reports from the players
  • (06:38) - Fog of War: Robert rides a spider bot like a bucking bronco, Felix weaponizes the ceiling, and the superhero landing tally grows
  • (10:39) - Engine Room: Designing the alien entity reveal; making something unfathomable instead of hostile
  • (14:03) - Deep Dive: The gyroscope megastructure, Prometheon Station's true scale, and what Virodyne has been hiding
  • (16:43) - Subspace Signals: How do you balance spotlight time between four players?
  • (21:48) - Star Master Spec: Event Horizon (1997) - Lovecraftian first contact and cosmic dread


New Star Master's Logs drop every other Tuesday, bridging the gap between our main adventure episodes.

]]> <p><strong>Get the next Star Master Log right now! </strong>This episode was released two weeks early for our patrons. To skip the wait and get bonus world-building posts and behind-the-scenes secrets, join the inner circle at: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast" rel="nofollow">patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast</a></p><p>Or buy us a coffee: <a href="https://ko-fi.com/darkstaradventurecast" rel="nofollow">https://ko-fi.com/darkstaradventurecast</a></p><p><br></p><p>Jeff breaks down the fifth episode of the Sibylen arc, where the crew battles surgical spider bots in an alien operating theater and gets their first look at whatever built this place through a pylon window. He talks about refereeing chaos on the fly, designing truly alien encounters, and what the gyroscope megastructure means for the rest of the season.</p><p>He covers:</p><ul><li>(00:00) - Introduction: &#34;Elective Surgery&#34;</li><li>(00:36) - The Crew Logs: Encrypted reports from the players</li><li>(06:38) - Fog of War: Robert rides a spider bot like a bucking bronco, Felix weaponizes the ceiling, and the superhero landing tally grows</li><li>(10:39) - Engine Room: Designing the alien entity reveal; making something unfathomable instead of hostile</li><li>(14:03) - Deep Dive: The gyroscope megastructure, Prometheon Station&#39;s true scale, and what Virodyne has been hiding</li><li>(16:43) - Subspace Signals: How do you balance spotlight time between four players?</li><li>(21:48) - Star Master Spec: Event Horizon (1997) - Lovecraftian first contact and cosmic dread</li></ul><p><br></p><p>New Star Master&#39;s Logs drop every other Tuesday, bridging the gap between our main adventure episodes.</p> bd02bbb7-3403-43c2-93dc-5f94bf0b39fe https://www.darkstaradventures.com/ Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 1494 no full Elective Surgery - Sibylen Exosite, Part V Elective Surgery - Sibylen Exosite, Part V 38 1 Dark Star Adventures The surgical bots are awake, and the crew of the Scapegoat did not schedule an appointment. What follows is the least dignified combat in the history of the Viridian Expanse - and that's before Robert gets involved.

Then the pylon activates. And things stop being funny.


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Meet the Crew:

  • Jeff as Star Master
  • Brian as Captain Thorne
  • Stephanie as the warrior Haleyy
  • Doja as the wildcard pilot Robert
  • Scott as the transhuman hacker Felix


Special thanks to Brad and Holly, our Scapegoat Syndicate members!

They're keeping the lights on, and the airlocks sealed.

]]> <p>The surgical bots are awake, and the crew of the <strong>Scapegoat </strong>did not schedule an appointment. What follows is the least dignified combat in the history of the Viridian Expanse - and that&#39;s before Robert gets involved.</p><p>Then the pylon activates. And things stop being funny.</p><p><br></p><p>Want episodes 2 weeks earlier? Check out our Patreon, where episodes are always early and ad-free! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast</a></p><p>Or buy us a coffee: <a href="https://ko-fi.com/darkstaradventurecast" rel="nofollow">https://ko-fi.com/darkstaradventurecast</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Meet the Crew:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Jeff</strong> as Star Master</li><li><strong>Brian</strong> as Captain Thorne</li><li><strong>Stephanie</strong> as the warrior Haleyy</li><li><strong>Doja</strong> as the wildcard pilot Robert</li><li><strong>Scott</strong> as the transhuman hacker Felix</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Special thanks to Brad and Holly, our Scapegoat Syndicate members!</strong></p><p>They&#39;re keeping the lights on, and the airlocks sealed.</p> 0c491ec2-fff2-4141-aa73-23e9a99e70c5 https://www.darkstaradventures.com/ Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:00:35 +0000 2642 no full Powering the Nautilus Spiral | Star Master Log: Save the Rope! Powering the Nautilus Spiral | Star Master Log: Save the Rope! 37 1 Dark Star Adventures Get the next Star Master Log right now! This episode was released two weeks early for our patrons. To skip the wait and get bonus world-building posts and behind-the-scenes secrets, join the inner circle at: patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast


Jeff breaks down the fourth episode of the Sibylen arc, where the crew tackled two of the greatest challenges in TTRPGs: a puzzle, and a short climb down a shaft. He digs into his philosophy on puzzle design and reveals the grim purpose behind the Nautilus room.


He covers:

  • (00:00) - Introduction: "Powering the Nautilus Spiral"
  • (00:39) - The Crew Logs: Encrypted reports from the players
  • (06:26) - Fog of War: The goo shaft debate and Haleyy's hairbrained rope scheme
  • (11:01) - Engine Room: Puzzle design philosophy; why the best puzzles were never meant to be puzzles
  • (15:01) - Deep Dive: The Nautilus room's true purpose; alien medicine, experimentation, and desperation
  • (17:02) - Subspace Signals: Does Thalia genuinely want to make things right with Thorn?
  • (20:07) - Star Master Spec: Quern - a puzzle game for people who loved Riven


]]> <p><strong>Get the next Star Master Log right now! </strong><span>This episode was released two weeks early for our patrons. To skip the wait and get bonus world-building posts and behind-the-scenes secrets, join the inner circle at: </span><a href="https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast" rel="nofollow">patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast</a></p><p><br></p><p>Jeff breaks down the fourth episode of the Sibylen arc, where the crew tackled two of the greatest challenges in TTRPGs: a puzzle, and a short climb down a shaft. He digs into his philosophy on puzzle design and reveals the grim purpose behind the Nautilus room.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>He covers:</strong></p><ul><li>(00:00) - Introduction: &#34;Powering the Nautilus Spiral&#34;</li><li>(00:39) - The Crew Logs: Encrypted reports from the players</li><li>(06:26) - Fog of War: The goo shaft debate and Haleyy&#39;s hairbrained rope scheme</li><li>(11:01) - Engine Room: Puzzle design philosophy; why the best puzzles were never meant to be puzzles</li><li>(15:01) - Deep Dive: The Nautilus room&#39;s true purpose; alien medicine, experimentation, and desperation</li><li>(17:02) - Subspace Signals: Does Thalia genuinely want to make things right with Thorn?</li><li>(20:07) - Star Master Spec: Quern - a puzzle game for people who loved Riven</li></ul><p><br></p> 407c6832-2ab5-4bcf-ada3-baee976d71b6 https://www.darkstaradventures.com/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:00:40 +0000 1395 no full Powering the Nautilus Spiral - Sibylen Exosite, Part IV Powering the Nautilus Spiral - Sibylen Exosite, Part IV 36 1 Dark Star Adventures Deep in the Sibylen Exosite, the crew faces two of the greatest challenges a party can face: a 30-foot drop and a puzzle. After Hailey tests the limits of "superhero landings," the party discovers the mysterious Nautilus Room.

Restoring power to this level is their only way forward, but in an abandoned alien quarantine facility, "turning the lights on" will come with a price.


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Meet the Crew:

  • Jeff as Star Master
  • Brian as Captain Thorne
  • Stephanie as the warrior Haleyy
  • Doja as the wildcard pilot Robert
  • Scott as the transhuman hacker Felix


Special thanks to Brad and Holly, our Scapegoat Syndicate members!

They're keeping the lights on, and the airlocks sealed.

]]> <p>Deep in the Sibylen Exosite, the crew faces two of the greatest challenges a party can face: a 30-foot drop and a puzzle. After Hailey tests the limits of &#34;superhero landings,&#34; the party discovers the mysterious Nautilus Room.</p><p>Restoring power to this level is their only way forward, but in an abandoned alien quarantine facility, &#34;turning the lights on&#34; will come with a price.</p><p><br></p><p>Want episodes 2 weeks earlier? Check out our Patreon, where episodes are always early and ad-free! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast</a></p><p>Or buy us a coffee: <a href="https://ko-fi.com/darkstaradventurecast" rel="nofollow">https://ko-fi.com/darkstaradventurecast</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Meet the Crew:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Jeff</strong> as Star Master</li><li><strong>Brian</strong> as Captain Thorne</li><li><strong>Stephanie</strong> as the warrior Haleyy</li><li><strong>Doja</strong> as the wildcard pilot Robert</li><li><strong>Scott</strong> as the transhuman hacker Felix</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Special thanks to Brad and Holly, our Scapegoat Syndicate members!</strong></p><p>They&#39;re keeping the lights on, and the airlocks sealed.</p> baf5ba6f-3f94-4afb-8be3-0a0a15619418 https://www.darkstaradventures.com/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:00:42 +0000 2911 no full Laser Beams For Eyes! | Star Master Log: Self-Replicating Nightmares Laser Beams For Eyes! | Star Master Log: Self-Replicating Nightmares 35 1 Dark Star Adventures Get the next Star Master Log right now! This episode was released two weeks early for our patrons. To skip the wait and get bonus world-building posts and behind-the-scenes secrets, join the inner circle at: patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast


Jeff breaks down the lethal combat encounter within the Sibylen Exosite, where the crew faced off against a squid-crab hybrid designed to ensure no one leaves alive. He explores the "rule of cool" mechanics behind nano-fluid hacking and reveals the grim truth behind the calcified beaks left in the vats.

He covers:

  • (00:00) - Introduction: "Laser Beams for Eyes"
  • (00:59) - The Crew Logs: Encrypted reports from the players
  • (05:12) - Star Master Perspective: Planning for deadly combat
  • (06:31) - Mechanics: Felix, "Goo Cakes," and the secret +1 Brain Graft bonus
  • (08:15) - OSR Philosophy: Why creativity beats the statistics on the page
  • (09:15) - Deep Dive: Designing the Annihilation Bot. Starfish, self-replication, and error-based terror
  • (12:23) - The Quarantine: Why a "medical facility" needs lethal guard bots
  • (15:05) - Subspace Signals: Hands-off Gming and the slowly building the weirdness.
  • (18:18) - Star Master Spec: Edge of Tomorrow and All You Need Is Kill


New Star Master's Logs drop every other Tuesday, bridging the gap between our main adventure episodes.

]]> <p><strong>Get the next Star Master Log right now! </strong>This episode was released two weeks early for our patrons. To skip the wait and get bonus world-building posts and behind-the-scenes secrets, join the inner circle at: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast" rel="nofollow">patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast</a></p><p><br></p><p>Jeff breaks down the lethal combat encounter within the Sibylen Exosite, where the crew faced off against a squid-crab hybrid designed to ensure no one leaves alive. He explores the &#34;rule of cool&#34; mechanics behind nano-fluid hacking and reveals the grim truth behind the calcified beaks left in the vats.</p><p><strong>He covers:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>(00:00) - Introduction:</strong> &#34;Laser Beams for Eyes&#34;</li><li><strong>(00:59) - The Crew Logs:</strong> Encrypted reports from the players</li><li><strong>(05:12) - Star Master Perspective:</strong> Planning for deadly combat</li><li><strong>(06:31) - Mechanics:</strong> Felix, &#34;Goo Cakes,&#34; and the secret +1 Brain Graft bonus</li><li><strong>(08:15) - OSR Philosophy:</strong> Why creativity beats the statistics on the page</li><li><strong>(09:15) - Deep Dive:</strong> Designing the Annihilation Bot. Starfish, self-replication, and error-based terror</li><li><strong>(12:23) - The Quarantine:</strong> Why a &#34;medical facility&#34; needs lethal guard bots</li><li><strong>(15:05) - Subspace Signals:</strong> Hands-off Gming and the slowly building the weirdness.</li><li><strong>(18:18) - Star Master Spec:</strong> <em>Edge of Tomorrow</em> and <em>All You Need Is Kill</em></li></ul><p><br></p><p>New Star Master&#39;s Logs drop every other Tuesday, bridging the gap between our main adventure episodes.</p> d3485c2a-f63c-461b-a8d3-66a27d2e28f0 https://www.darkstaradventures.com/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:00:18 +0000 1202 no full Laser Beams For Eyes! - Sibylen Exosite, Part III Laser Beams For Eyes! - Sibylen Exosite, Part III 34 1 Dark Star Adventures The crew stumbles into a section of the Alien Exosite on Sibylen that is more dangerous than it seems...


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Meet the Crew:

  • Jeff as Star Master (Game Master)
  • Brian as Captain Thorne
  • Stephanie as the warrior Haleyy
  • Doja as the wildcard pilot Robert
  • Scott as the transhuman hacker Felix


Special thanks to Brad and Holly, our Scapegoat Syndicate members!

They're keeping the lights on, and the airlocks sealed.

]]> <p>The crew stumbles into a section of the Alien Exosite on Sibylen that is more dangerous than it seems...</p><p><br></p><p>Want episodes 2 weeks earlier? Check out our Patreon, where episodes are always early and ad-free!</p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Meet the Crew:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Jeff</strong> as Star Master (Game Master)</li><li><strong>Brian</strong> as Captain Thorne</li><li><strong>Stephanie</strong> as the warrior Haleyy</li><li><strong>Doja</strong> as the wildcard pilot Robert</li><li><strong>Scott</strong> as the transhuman hacker Felix</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Special thanks to Brad and Holly, our Scapegoat Syndicate members!</strong></p><p>They&#39;re keeping the lights on, and the airlocks sealed.</p> ff8395b2-414d-4f99-914b-a6224413199e https://www.darkstaradventures.com/ Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:00:15 +0000 2360 yes full The Goo Pool | Star Master Log: Brain Grafting Xenotech The Goo Pool | Star Master Log: Brain Grafting Xenotech 33 1 Dark Star Adventures Get the next Star Master Log right now! This episode was released two weeks early for our patrons. To skip the wait and get bonus world-building posts and behind-the-scenes secrets, join the inner circle at: patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast

Jeff gets into the weeds of the "The Goo Pool", starting with the crew's internal logs before breaking down the chaos on Sibylen and the reality of the alien tech the crew just stumbled upon.

He covers:

  • (00:00) - Introduction: Entering the Alien Exo-Site
  • (01:15) - The Crew Logs: Encrypted Reports from the Scapegoat
  • (03:30) - Mechanics: Interfacing with the Nano-Fluid Pool
  • (05:45) - The Deep Dive: Dr. Voss and the Virtual Ocean
  • (08:30) - Subspace Signals: Q&A from the Patreon
  • (11:45) - Star Master Spec: The Mountain in the Sea by Ray Nayler


New Star Master's Logs drop every other Tuesday, bridging the gap between our main adventure episodes.

]]> <p><strong>Get the next Star Master Log right now! </strong>This episode was released two weeks early for our patrons. To skip the wait and get bonus world-building posts and behind-the-scenes secrets, join the inner circle at: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast" rel="nofollow">patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast</a></p><p>Jeff gets into the weeds of the &#34;<em>The Goo Pool&#34;</em>, starting with the crew&#39;s internal logs before breaking down the chaos on Sibylen and the reality of the alien tech the crew just stumbled upon.</p><p>He covers:</p><ul><li>(00:00) - Introduction: Entering the Alien Exo-Site</li><li>(01:15) - The Crew Logs: Encrypted Reports from the Scapegoat</li><li>(03:30) - Mechanics: Interfacing with the Nano-Fluid Pool</li><li>(05:45) - The Deep Dive: Dr. Voss and the Virtual Ocean</li><li>(08:30) - Subspace Signals: Q&amp;A from the Patreon</li><li>(11:45) - Star Master Spec: <em>The Mountain in the Sea</em> by Ray Nayler</li></ul><p><br></p><p>New Star Master&#39;s Logs drop every other Tuesday, bridging the gap between our main adventure episodes.</p> d8bb581a-ecd8-4a3b-9020-e0ed5928615d https://www.darkstaradventures.com/ Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:00:07 +0000 952 no full The Goo Pool - Sibylen Exosite, Part II The Goo Pool - Sibylen Exosite, Part II 32 1 Dark Star Adventures The crew launches an exploration in the ancient alien exosite and discovers lost technologies that are equal parts cool as hell and also sort of gross.


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Meet the Crew:

  • Jeff as Star Master (Game Master)
  • Brian as Captain Thorne
  • Stephanie as the warrior Haleyy
  • Doja as the wildcard pilot Robert
  • Scott as the transhuman hacker Felix


Special thanks to Brad and Holly, our Scapegoat Syndicate members!

They're keeping the lights on, and the airlocks sealed.

]]> <p>The crew launches an exploration in the ancient alien exosite and discovers lost technologies that are equal parts cool as hell and also sort of gross.</p><p><br></p><p>Want episodes 2 weeks earlier? Check out our Patreon, where episodes are always early and ad-free!</p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Meet the Crew:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Jeff</strong> as Star Master (Game Master)</li><li><strong>Brian</strong> as Captain Thorne</li><li><strong>Stephanie</strong> as the warrior Haleyy</li><li><strong>Doja</strong> as the wildcard pilot Robert</li><li><strong>Scott</strong> as the transhuman hacker Felix</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Special thanks to Brad and Holly, our Scapegoat Syndicate members!</strong></p><p>They&#39;re keeping the lights on, and the airlocks sealed.</p> 0cf5257e-eb8d-4fbf-81e8-595d2a9e4ebf https://www.darkstaradventures.com/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:00:46 +0000 2749 yes full The Potential Profit Is... | Star Master Log: Froggy's Only Friend The Potential Profit Is... | Star Master Log: Froggy's Only Friend 31 1 Dark Star Adventures Get the next Star Master Log right now! This episode was released two weeks early for our patrons. To skip the wait and get bonus world-building posts and behind-the-scenes secrets, join the inner circle at: patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast

Jeff chit chats about “The Potential Profit Is...”, and talks about the chaos, character moments, and improvisation that shaped the story.

He covers:

  • (00:00) - Introduction: Starting the Sibylen Saga
  • (01:15) - The Crew Logs: Thorn’s Greed vs. The Team’s Unease
  • (03:40) - Meet Vera: Xeno-Archaeology and the Auction
  • (06:15) - The Deal: Red Tape and Alien Contracts
  • (08:50) - Meta-Talk: Dr. Voss’s Weird Behavior Near the Site
  • (11:30) - The Powered Site: A First in Human History
  • (13:45) - Teasing the "Goo Pool" (Episode 15)


New Star Master's Logs drop every other Tuesday, bridging the gap between our main adventure episodes.

]]> <p><strong>Get the next Star Master Log right now! </strong>This episode was released two weeks early for our patrons. To skip the wait and get bonus world-building posts and behind-the-scenes secrets, join the inner circle at: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast" rel="nofollow">patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast</a></p><p>Jeff chit chats about <em>“The Potential Profit Is...”</em>, and talks about the chaos, character moments, and improvisation that shaped the story.</p><p>He covers:</p><ul><li>(00:00) - Introduction: Starting the Sibylen Saga</li><li>(01:15) - The Crew Logs: Thorn’s Greed vs. The Team’s Unease</li><li>(03:40) - Meet Vera: Xeno-Archaeology and the Auction</li><li>(06:15) - The Deal: Red Tape and Alien Contracts</li><li>(08:50) - Meta-Talk: Dr. Voss’s Weird Behavior Near the Site</li><li>(11:30) - The Powered Site: A First in Human History</li><li>(13:45) - Teasing the &#34;Goo Pool&#34; (Episode 15)</li></ul><p><br></p><p>New Star Master&#39;s Logs drop every other Tuesday, bridging the gap between our main adventure episodes.</p> d2c312b2-8fd4-48b6-aa25-46fd9dba0aed https://www.darkstaradventures.com/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:00:59 +0000 818 no full The Potential Profit Is... - Sibylen Exosite, Part I The Potential Profit Is... - Sibylen Exosite, Part I 30 1 Dark Star Adventures A detour to the desert world of Sibylen, where alien artifacts were first uncovered seven years ago, brings the crew face to face with an old friend of Froggy’s—and an offer they can’t refuse.

Meet the Crew:

  • Jeff as Star Master (Game Master)
  • Brian as Captain Thorne
  • Stephanie as the warrior Haleyy
  • Doja as the wildcard pilot Robert
  • Scott as the transhuman hacker Felix


Want episodes 2 weeks earlier? Check out our Patreon, where episodes are always early and ad-free!

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Special thanks to Brad and Holly, our Scapegoat Syndicate members!

They're keeping the lights on, and the airlocks sealed.

]]> <p>A detour to the desert world of Sibylen, where alien artifacts were first uncovered seven years ago, brings the crew face to face with an old friend of Froggy’s—and an offer they can’t refuse.</p><p><strong>Meet the Crew:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Jeff</strong> as Star Master (Game Master)</li><li><strong>Brian</strong> as Captain Thorne</li><li><strong>Stephanie</strong> as the warrior Haleyy</li><li><strong>Doja</strong> as the wildcard pilot Robert</li><li><strong>Scott</strong> as the transhuman hacker Felix</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Want episodes 2 weeks earlier? Check out our Patreon, where episodes are always early and ad-free!</p><p>https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Special thanks to Brad and Holly, our Scapegoat Syndicate members!</strong></p><p>They&#39;re keeping the lights on, and the airlocks sealed.</p> 089133ab-acfc-49ce-bd85-8fcd0992ecca https://www.darkstaradventures.com/ Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:00:49 +0000 2635 yes full Thorne’s Story | Star Master Log: Secrets, Betrayal, and Project Redwing Thorne’s Story | Star Master Log: Secrets, Betrayal, and Project Redwing 29 1 Dark Star Adventures This Star Master’s Log was originally a Patreon exclusive! To get these logs two weeks early, bonus world-building posts, and behind-the-scenes secrets, join the inner circle at: patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast

Jeff dives deeps on “Nexus of Betrayal: Thorne's Story”, where he talks about the chaos, character moments, and improvisation that shaped the story.

In this log:

  • (00:00) - Crew Logs: Felix's Final Plea
  • (01:05) - The "Canterbury Tales" Narrative Experiment
  • (03:02) - Behind the Scenes: Planning Felix’s Backstory
  • (05:41) - The Cutting Room Floor: Lore of PolyPhen and OmniTech
  • (06:53) - The State of AI and Androids in the Sector
  • (10:43) - OmniTech’s Plan for PD and the "Copy Paste" Army
  • (12:35) - Looking Ahead: Thorne’s Story and Episode 10


New Star Master's Logs drop every other Tuesday, bridging the gap between our main adventure episodes.


Click here to check out NET 432, my short story I released a couple years ago!

]]> <p><strong>This Star Master’s Log was originally a Patreon exclusive!</strong> To get these logs two weeks early, bonus world-building posts, and behind-the-scenes secrets, join the inner circle at: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast" rel="nofollow"><strong>patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast</strong></a></p><p>Jeff dives deeps on <em>“Nexus of Betrayal: Thorne&#39;s Story”</em>, where he talks about the chaos, character moments, and improvisation that shaped the story.</p><p><strong>In this log:</strong></p><ul><li>(00:00) - Crew Logs: Felix&#39;s Final Plea</li><li>(01:05) - The &#34;Canterbury Tales&#34; Narrative Experiment</li><li>(03:02) - Behind the Scenes: Planning Felix’s Backstory</li><li>(05:41) - The Cutting Room Floor: Lore of PolyPhen and OmniTech</li><li>(06:53) - The State of AI and Androids in the Sector</li><li>(10:43) - OmniTech’s Plan for PD and the &#34;Copy Paste&#34; Army</li><li>(12:35) - Looking Ahead: Thorne’s Story and Episode 10</li></ul><p><br></p><p>New Star Master&#39;s Logs drop every other Tuesday, bridging the gap between our main adventure episodes.</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/NET-432-Jeff-Demers-ebook/dp/B0CD4TJRQ8" rel="nofollow">Click here to check out NET 432, my short story I released a couple years ago!</a></p> 47b9c45e-aa82-455c-872b-9ed05a618fbc https://www.darkstaradventures.com/ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:00:21 +0000 717 no full Nexus of Betrayal: Thorne's Story Nexus of Betrayal: Thorne's Story 28 1 Dark Star Adventures Relaxing on the 'goat after the insanity of Scrapjack's, the crew gets Thorne to open up about his past...


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Meet the Crew:

  • Jeff as Star Master (Game Master)
  • Brian as Captain Thorne
  • Stephanie as the warrior Haleyy
  • Doja as the wildcard pilot Robert
  • Scott as the transhuman hacker Felix


Special thanks to Brad and Holly, our Scapegoat Syndicate members!

They're keeping the lights on, and the airlocks sealed.

]]> <p>Relaxing on the &#39;goat after the insanity of Scrapjack&#39;s, the crew gets Thorne to open up about his past...</p><p><br></p><p>Want episodes 2 weeks earlier? Check out our Patreon, where episodes are always early and ad-free!</p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Meet the Crew:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Jeff</strong> as Star Master (Game Master)</li><li><strong>Brian</strong> as Captain Thorne</li><li><strong>Stephanie</strong> as the warrior Haleyy</li><li><strong>Doja</strong> as the wildcard pilot Robert</li><li><strong>Scott</strong> as the transhuman hacker Felix</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Special thanks to Brad and Holly, our Scapegoat Syndicate members!</strong></p><p>They&#39;re keeping the lights on, and the airlocks sealed.</p> a4539be6-8b75-4f78-969b-39e66389d563 https://www.darkstaradventures.com/ Tue, 06 Jan 2026 10:00:56 +0000 4447 yes full Bonus One Shot - Lasers & Feelings Bonus One Shot - Lasers & Feelings 27 1 Dark Star Adventures In this very special bonus episode, the crew plays Lasers & Feelings, a one-page TTRPG developed by John Harper. Vibe with the group as they attempt to save the 'verse from alien brain worms in a hilarious, off-the-wall session.

Meet the Crew:

  • Jeff as Game Master
  • Brian as Quip Kwazaar
  • Stephanie as Neon Serenity
  • Doja as EW7
  • Scott as Zayda Stellar


Huge thanks to Brad and Holly, for supporting this weird little podcast!

]]> <p>In this very special bonus episode, the crew plays Lasers &amp; Feelings, a one-page TTRPG developed by <a href="https://johnharper.itch.io/lasers-feelings" rel="nofollow">John Harper</a>. Vibe with the group as they attempt to save the &#39;verse from alien brain worms in a hilarious, off-the-wall session.</p><p><strong>Meet the Crew:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Jeff</strong> as Game Master</li><li><strong>Brian</strong> as Quip Kwazaar</li><li><strong>Stephanie</strong> as Neon Serenity</li><li><strong>Doja</strong> as EW7</li><li><strong>Scott</strong> as Zayda Stellar</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Huge thanks to Brad and Holly, for supporting this weird little podcast!</strong></p> f50041ca-737d-4030-9d95-76dce36b67e7 https://www.darkstaradventures.com/ Tue, 23 Dec 2025 10:00:55 +0000 8518 yes full Death and Damnation | Star Master Log: The Scrapjack’s Finale Death and Damnation | Star Master Log: The Scrapjack’s Finale 26 1 Dark Star Adventures This Star Master’s Log was originally a Patreon exclusive! To get these logs two weeks early, bonus world-building posts, and behind-the-scenes secrets, join the inner circle at: patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast

Jeff yaps about Episode Twelve, “Death and Damnation”, where he touches about the chaos, character moments, and improvisation that shaped the story.

He covers:

  • (00:00) - Introduction: The Scrap Jack Finale
  • (01:30) - Planning the Heist: Keeping the GM in the Dark
  • (03:15) - Character Arc: Robert's Toggle Button Surprise
  • (05:45) - Resolving the Void Cultist Threat
  • (07:30) - The Road to Promethean: Ship Repairs and Fuel
  • (09:00) - Preview: Polyphn and Thorn’s Revenge


New Star Master's Logs drop every other Tuesday, bridging the gap between our main adventure episodes.

]]> <p><strong>This Star Master’s Log was originally a Patreon exclusive!</strong> To get these logs two weeks early, bonus world-building posts, and behind-the-scenes secrets, join the inner circle at: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast" rel="nofollow"><strong>patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast</strong></a></p><p>Jeff yaps about Episode Twelve, <em>“Death and Damnation”</em>, where he touches about the chaos, character moments, and improvisation that shaped the story.</p><p>He covers:</p><ul><li>(00:00) - Introduction: The Scrap Jack Finale</li><li>(01:30) - Planning the Heist: Keeping the GM in the Dark</li><li>(03:15) - Character Arc: Robert&#39;s Toggle Button Surprise</li><li>(05:45) - Resolving the Void Cultist Threat</li><li>(07:30) - The Road to Promethean: Ship Repairs and Fuel</li><li>(09:00) - Preview: Polyphn and Thorn’s Revenge</li></ul><p><br></p><p>New Star Master&#39;s Logs drop every other Tuesday, bridging the gap between our main adventure episodes.</p> b2d7c1d4-aecd-4bbf-be38-d72c3540c9b8 https://www.darkstaradventures.com/ Tue, 16 Dec 2025 10:00:41 +0000 555 no full Death and Damnation - Scrapjack's, Part 3 Death and Damnation - Scrapjack's, Part 3 25 1 Dark Star Adventures Trapped by Void Cultists at an interstellar truck stop, the crew uses their limited resources in their struggle to survive.


Meet the Crew:

  • Jeff as Star Master (Game Master)
  • Brian as Captain Thorne
  • Stephanie as the warrior Haley
  • Doja as the wildcard pilot Robert
  • Scott as the transhuman hacker Felix


Special thanks to Brad and Holly, our Scapegoat Syndicate members!

They're keeping the lights on, and the airlocks sealed.

Join them at patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast

]]> <p>Trapped by Void Cultists at an interstellar truck stop, the crew uses their limited resources in their struggle to survive.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Meet the Crew:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Jeff</strong> as Star Master (Game Master)</li><li><strong>Brian</strong> as Captain Thorne</li><li><strong>Stephanie</strong> as the warrior Haley</li><li><strong>Doja</strong> as the wildcard pilot Robert</li><li><strong>Scott</strong> as the transhuman hacker Felix</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Special thanks to Brad and Holly, our Scapegoat Syndicate members!</strong></p><p><strong>They&#39;re keeping the lights on, and the airlocks sealed.</strong></p><p><strong>Join them at </strong><a href="https://patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast" rel="nofollow"><u>patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast</u></a></p> ee98be97-929a-47c8-9310-940385f32f7a https://www.darkstaradventures.com/ Tue, 09 Dec 2025 10:00:44 +0000 2387 yes full Stress and Vexation | Star Master Log: Escalating the Tension Stress and Vexation | Star Master Log: Escalating the Tension 24 1 Dark Star Adventures This Star Master’s Log was originally a Patreon exclusive! To get these logs two weeks early, bonus world-building posts, and behind-the-scenes secrets, join the inner circle at: patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast

Jeff babbles on about Episode Eleven, “Stress and Vexation”, where he chats about the chaos, character moments, and improvisation that shaped the story.

He covers:

  • (00:00) - Introduction: When the Sandbox Goes Crazy
  • (01:40) - The "Die Hard" Moment: Giving Players Control
  • (03:25) - Mechanics: Managing High-Tension Combat in SWN
  • (05:50) - Unexpected Outcomes: Characters Going Rogue
  • (08:00) - The "Player as GM" Experience: Hidden Plans
  • (09:30) - Patreon Updates and Closing Thoughts


New Star Master's Logs drop every other Tuesday, bridging the gap between our main adventure episodes.

]]> <p><strong>This Star Master’s Log was originally a Patreon exclusive!</strong> To get these logs two weeks early, bonus world-building posts, and behind-the-scenes secrets, join the inner circle at: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast" rel="nofollow"><strong>patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast</strong></a></p><p>Jeff babbles on about Episode Eleven, <em>“Stress and Vexation”</em>, where he chats about the chaos, character moments, and improvisation that shaped the story.</p><p>He covers:</p><ul><li>(00:00) - Introduction: When the Sandbox Goes Crazy</li><li>(01:40) - The &#34;Die Hard&#34; Moment: Giving Players Control</li><li>(03:25) - Mechanics: Managing High-Tension Combat in SWN</li><li>(05:50) - Unexpected Outcomes: Characters Going Rogue</li><li>(08:00) - The &#34;Player as GM&#34; Experience: Hidden Plans</li><li>(09:30) - Patreon Updates and Closing Thoughts</li></ul><p><br></p><p>New Star Master&#39;s Logs drop every other Tuesday, bridging the gap between our main adventure episodes.</p> ea185d64-1833-42ad-8efc-2454949464af https://www.darkstaradventures.com/ Tue, 02 Dec 2025 10:00:30 +0000 549 no full Stress and Vexation - Scrapjack's, Part 2 Stress and Vexation - Scrapjack's, Part 2 23 1 Dark Star Adventures After Void Cultists seize Scrapjack’s Truck Stop, only the crew of the ’Goat stands between the trapped civilians and annihilation.

Meet the Crew:

  • Jeff as Star Master (Game Master)
  • Brian as Captain Thorne
  • Stephanie as the warrior Haley
  • Doja as the wildcard pilot Robert
  • Scott as the transhuman hacker Felix


Special thanks to Brad and Holly, our Scapegoat Syndicate members!

They're keeping the lights on, and the airlocks sealed.

Join them at patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast

]]> <p>After Void Cultists seize Scrapjack’s Truck Stop, only the crew of the <em>’Goat</em> stands between the trapped civilians and annihilation.</p><p><strong>Meet the Crew:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Jeff</strong> as Star Master (Game Master)</li><li><strong>Brian</strong> as Captain Thorne</li><li><strong>Stephanie</strong> as the warrior Haley</li><li><strong>Doja</strong> as the wildcard pilot Robert</li><li><strong>Scott</strong> as the transhuman hacker Felix</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Special thanks to Brad and Holly, our Scapegoat Syndicate members!</strong></p><p>They&#39;re keeping the lights on, and the airlocks sealed.</p><p><strong>Join them at </strong><a href="https://patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast" rel="nofollow"><u>patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast</u></a></p> 7f178885-62cd-485c-8b6e-1b9ea68e4767 https://www.darkstaradventures.com/ Tue, 25 Nov 2025 10:00:57 +0000 3471 yes full Rest and Relaxation | Star Master Log: The Calm Before the Scrapjack Rest and Relaxation | Star Master Log: The Calm Before the Scrapjack 22 1 Dark Star Adventures This Star Master’s Log was originally a Patreon exclusive! To get these logs two weeks early, bonus world-building posts, and behind-the-scenes secrets, join the inner circle at: patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast

Jeff talks about Episode Ten, “Rest And Relaxation”, reminiscing about the chaos, character moments, and improvisation that shaped the story.

He covers:

  • (00:00) - Introduction: The "Filler" Episode Trap
  • (01:45) - Scripting vs. Improv: The Episode Opening
  • (03:30) - World Building: Void Cultists and Sector Lore
  • (05:40) - GM Skills: Managing a Split Party
  • (07:15) - The Scrap Jack Saga: Building a Trilogy
  • (09:20) - Future Hook: Thorn’s Neo-Noir Backstory


New Star Master's Logs drop every other Tuesday, bridging the gap between our main adventure episodes.

]]> <p><strong>This Star Master’s Log was originally a Patreon exclusive!</strong> To get these logs two weeks early, bonus world-building posts, and behind-the-scenes secrets, join the inner circle at: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast" rel="nofollow"><strong>patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast</strong></a></p><p>Jeff talks about Episode Ten, <em>“Rest And Relaxation”</em>, reminiscing about the chaos, character moments, and improvisation that shaped the story.</p><p>He covers:</p><ul><li>(00:00) - Introduction: The &#34;Filler&#34; Episode Trap</li><li>(01:45) - Scripting vs. Improv: The Episode Opening</li><li>(03:30) - World Building: Void Cultists and Sector Lore</li><li>(05:40) - GM Skills: Managing a Split Party</li><li>(07:15) - The Scrap Jack Saga: Building a Trilogy</li><li>(09:20) - Future Hook: Thorn’s Neo-Noir Backstory</li></ul><p><br></p><p>New Star Master&#39;s Logs drop every other Tuesday, bridging the gap between our main adventure episodes.</p> 19a3bc10-0427-47e4-bb5b-16874b8e96eb https://www.darkstaradventures.com/ Tue, 18 Nov 2025 10:00:03 +0000 616 no full Rest and Relaxation - Scrapjack's, Part 1 Rest and Relaxation - Scrapjack's, Part 1 21 1 Dark Star Adventures After months cooped up aboard the Scapegoat en route to the hidden Prometheon base, tensions run high. Captain Thorne orders some much-needed rest and relaxation at an interstellar truck stop...but where the ’Goat goes, trouble follows.

Meet the Crew:

  • Jeff as Star Master (Game Master)
  • Brian as Captain Thorne
  • Stephanie as the warrior Haley
  • Doja as the wildcard pilot Robert
  • Scott as the transhuman hacker Felix


Special thanks to Brad and Holly, our Scapegoat Syndicate members!

They're keeping the lights on, and the airlocks sealed.

Join them at patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast

]]> <p>After months cooped up aboard the <em>Scapegoat</em> en route to the hidden Prometheon base, tensions run high. Captain Thorne orders some much-needed rest and relaxation at an interstellar truck stop...but where the ’Goat goes, trouble follows.</p><p><strong>Meet the Crew:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Jeff</strong> as Star Master (Game Master)</li><li><strong>Brian</strong> as Captain Thorne</li><li><strong>Stephanie</strong> as the warrior Haley</li><li><strong>Doja</strong> as the wildcard pilot Robert</li><li><strong>Scott</strong> as the transhuman hacker Felix</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Special thanks to Brad and Holly, our Scapegoat Syndicate members!</strong></p><p>They&#39;re keeping the lights on, and the airlocks sealed.</p><p><strong>Join them at </strong><a href="https://patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast" rel="nofollow"><u>patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast</u></a></p> a5a1c097-dd01-4657-bedf-875e90fb740b https://www.darkstaradventures.com/ Tue, 11 Nov 2025 13:00:38 +0000 4263 yes full Felix’s Story | Star Master Log: Designing Character Focus Episodes Felix’s Story | Star Master Log: Designing Character Focus Episodes 20 1 Dark Star Adventures This Star Master’s Log was originally a Patreon exclusive! To get these logs two weeks early, bonus world-building posts, and behind-the-scenes secrets, join the inner circle at: patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast

Jeff has a go at Episode Nine, “Brother's Keeper: Felix's Story”, chatting about the chaos, character moments, and improvisation that shaped the story.

He covers:

  • (00:00) - Introduction: Felix's Flashback Story
  • (01:10) - Narrative Experiments: Hyperion and the Canterbury Tales
  • (02:30) - Roleplaying Mechanics: Flashbacks and New Roles
  • (04:45) - Working with Players on Immutable History
  • (07:15) - The Corporate Landscape: PolyPhen and OmniTech
  • (09:40) - The "Army of Me": AI and Human Copy-Pasting
  • (12:00) - Teasing Episode 10: The Interstellar Truck Stop


New Star Master's Logs drop every other Tuesday, bridging the gap between our main adventure episodes.

]]> <p><strong>This Star Master’s Log was originally a Patreon exclusive!</strong> To get these logs two weeks early, bonus world-building posts, and behind-the-scenes secrets, join the inner circle at: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast" rel="nofollow"><strong>patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast</strong></a></p><p>Jeff has a go at Episode Nine, <em>“Brother&#39;s Keeper: Felix&#39;s Story”</em>, chatting about the chaos, character moments, and improvisation that shaped the story.</p><p>He covers:</p><ul><li>(00:00) - Introduction: Felix&#39;s Flashback Story</li><li>(01:10) - Narrative Experiments: Hyperion and the Canterbury Tales</li><li>(02:30) - Roleplaying Mechanics: Flashbacks and New Roles</li><li>(04:45) - Working with Players on Immutable History</li><li>(07:15) - The Corporate Landscape: PolyPhen and OmniTech</li><li>(09:40) - The &#34;Army of Me&#34;: AI and Human Copy-Pasting</li><li>(12:00) - Teasing Episode 10: The Interstellar Truck Stop</li></ul><p><br></p><p>New Star Master&#39;s Logs drop every other Tuesday, bridging the gap between our main adventure episodes.</p> d21baf2c-fdea-49df-b8dd-c830d8d4be89 https://www.darkstaradventures.com/ Tue, 04 Nov 2025 10:00:19 +0000 783 no full Brother's Keeper: Felix's Story Brother's Keeper: Felix's Story 19 1 Dark Star Adventures Relaxing on the 'goat after their escape from Wafisa, the crew convinces Felix to share a story from his past.

Meet the Crew:

  • Jeff as Star Master (Game Master)
  • Brian as Captain Thorne
  • Stephanie as the warrior Haley
  • Doja as the wildcard pilot Robert
  • Scott as the transhuman hacker Felix


Special thanks to Brad and Holly, our Scapegoat Syndicate members!

They're keeping the lights on, and the airlocks sealed.

Join them at patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast

]]> <p>Relaxing on the &#39;goat after their escape from Wafisa, the crew convinces Felix to share a story from his past.</p><p><strong>Meet the Crew:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Jeff</strong> as Star Master (Game Master)</li><li><strong>Brian</strong> as Captain Thorne</li><li><strong>Stephanie</strong> as the warrior Haley</li><li><strong>Doja</strong> as the wildcard pilot Robert</li><li><strong>Scott</strong> as the transhuman hacker Felix</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Special thanks to Brad and Holly, our Scapegoat Syndicate members!</strong></p><p>They&#39;re keeping the lights on, and the airlocks sealed.</p><p>Join them at <a href="https://patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast" rel="nofollow"><u>patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast</u></a></p> bc7e0683-2024-44ac-996a-3121ec426910 https://www.darkstaradventures.com/ Tue, 28 Oct 2025 11:00:25 +0000 3573 yes full Bonus One Shot - The Witch Is Dead! Bonus One Shot - The Witch Is Dead! 18 1 Dark Star Adventures In this very special bonus episode, we play invite our first guest star to play The Witch is Dead, a one-page TTRPG developed by Grant Howitt. Listen to the chaos unfold as our group plays familiars seeking revenge for the murder of their witch.

Meet the Circus:

  • Jeff as Game Master
  • Brian as Quinn the Magpie
  • Stephanie as Gerri the Rat
  • Doja as Belgarath the Toad
  • Scott as Ted the Fox
  • and Special Guest Rebecca as Jareth the Owl

Huge thanks to Brad and Holly, for supporting this weird little podcast!

Join them at patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast

]]> <p>In this very special bonus episode, we play invite our first guest star to play The Witch is Dead, a one-page TTRPG developed by <a href="https://www.patreon.com/gshowitt" rel="nofollow">Grant Howitt</a>. Listen to the chaos unfold as our group plays familiars seeking revenge for the murder of their witch.</p><p><strong>Meet the Circus:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Jeff</strong> as Game Master</li><li><strong>Brian</strong> as Quinn the Magpie</li><li><strong>Stephanie</strong> as Gerri the Rat</li><li><strong>Doja</strong> as Belgarath the Toad</li><li><strong>Scott</strong> as Ted the Fox</li><li>and <strong>Special Guest</strong> <strong>Rebecca </strong>as Jareth the Owl</li></ul><p><strong>Huge thanks to Brad and Holly, for supporting this weird little podcast!</strong></p><p>Join them at <a href="https://patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast" rel="nofollow"><u>patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast</u></a></p> 9558369a-a139-4bcd-94ae-308ab26f85d9 https://www.darkstaradventures.com/ Tue, 21 Oct 2025 11:00:16 +0000 9609 yes full Contractually Yours | Star Master Log: Closing the Wafisa Arc Contractually Yours | Star Master Log: Closing the Wafisa Arc 17 1 Dark Star Adventures This Star Master’s Log was originally a Patreon exclusive! To get these logs two weeks early, bonus world-building posts, and behind-the-scenes secrets, join the inner circle at: patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast

Jeff pontificates on Episode Eight, “Contractually Yours, Scapegoats Forever”, rambling on about chaos, character moments, and improvisation that shaped the story.

He covers:

  • (00:00) - Introduction: The Lore-Heavy Debrief
  • (01:30) - The Reveal: Dr. Voss as a Virtual Intelligence
  • (03:20) - Collaborative Storytelling: Building Canon with Players
  • (05:10) - The Future of the Season: Revenge and the Promethean Base
  • (07:15) - Deep Dive: Alien Artifacts and Human Consciousness
  • (09:30) - Next Up: Beginning the Focus Episodes


New Star Master's Logs drop every other Tuesday, bridging the gap between our main adventure episodes.

]]> <p><strong>This Star Master’s Log was originally a Patreon exclusive!</strong> To get these logs two weeks early, bonus world-building posts, and behind-the-scenes secrets, join the inner circle at: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast" rel="nofollow"><strong>patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast</strong></a></p><p>Jeff pontificates on Episode Eight, <em>“Contractually Yours, Scapegoats Forever”</em>, rambling on about chaos, character moments, and improvisation that shaped the story.</p><p>He covers:</p><ul><li>(00:00) - Introduction: The Lore-Heavy Debrief</li><li>(01:30) - The Reveal: Dr. Voss as a Virtual Intelligence</li><li>(03:20) - Collaborative Storytelling: Building Canon with Players</li><li>(05:10) - The Future of the Season: Revenge and the Promethean Base</li><li>(07:15) - Deep Dive: Alien Artifacts and Human Consciousness</li><li>(09:30) - Next Up: Beginning the Focus Episodes</li></ul><p><br></p><p>New Star Master&#39;s Logs drop every other Tuesday, bridging the gap between our main adventure episodes.</p> b973fa75-33d7-491c-bdb7-6ca1df7dae59 https://www.darkstaradventures.com/ Tue, 21 Oct 2025 09:00:07 +0000 700 no full Contractually Yours: Scapegoats, Forever - Wafisa, Part 6 Contractually Yours: Scapegoats, Forever - Wafisa, Part 6 16 1 Dark Star Adventures The crew finally meets Dr. Voss and discovers her true motives. They take to the stars with broken contracts, but a new friend (or two).

Meet the Crew:

  • Jeff as Star Master (Game Master)
  • Brian as Captain Thorne
  • Stephanie as the warrior Haley
  • Doja as the wildcard pilot Robert
  • Scott as the transhuman hacker Felix


Special thanks to Brad and Holly, our Scapegoat Syndicate members!

They're keeping the lights on, and the airlocks sealed.

Join them at patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast

]]> <p>The crew finally meets Dr. Voss and discovers her true motives. They take to the stars with broken contracts, but a new friend (or two).</p><p><strong>Meet the Crew:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Jeff</strong> as Star Master (Game Master)</li><li><strong>Brian</strong> as Captain Thorne</li><li><strong>Stephanie</strong> as the warrior Haley</li><li><strong>Doja</strong> as the wildcard pilot Robert</li><li><strong>Scott</strong> as the transhuman hacker Felix</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Special thanks to Brad and Holly, our Scapegoat Syndicate members!</strong></p><p>They&#39;re keeping the lights on, and the airlocks sealed.</p><p>Join them at <a href="https://patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast" rel="nofollow"><u>patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast</u></a></p> 4505fef6-2f3f-4f38-984d-fe3ff340e66b https://www.darkstaradventures.com/ Tue, 14 Oct 2025 11:00:34 +0000 2405 yes full Black Harbor | Star Master Log: Torch the Flowers! Black Harbor | Star Master Log: Torch the Flowers! 15 1 Dark Star Adventures This Star Master’s Log was originally a Patreon exclusive! To get these logs two weeks early, bonus world-building posts, and behind-the-scenes secrets, join the inner circle at: patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast

Jeff pontificates on Episode Seven, “Black Harbor”, chit-chatting about chaos, character moments, and improvisation that shaped the story.

He covers:

  • (00:00) - Introduction: The Omnitech Plot Twist
  • (01:45) - The Radio Tower Ambush: Exploiting Player Security
  • (03:15) - Revealing the Heist: The Scapegoat’s True History
  • (04:30) - Character Spotlight: Haley the "Bruiser"
  • (06:45) - The Purple Flower Fields: Improvised Tactical Choices
  • (08:50) - Cliffhanger: Dr. Voss in Dire Straits


New Star Master's Logs drop every other Tuesday, bridging the gap between our main adventure episodes.

]]> <p><strong>This Star Master’s Log was originally a Patreon exclusive!</strong> To get these logs two weeks early, bonus world-building posts, and behind-the-scenes secrets, join the inner circle at: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast" rel="nofollow"><strong>patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast</strong></a></p><p>Jeff pontificates on Episode Seven, <em>“Black Harbor”</em>, chit-chatting about chaos, character moments, and improvisation that shaped the story.</p><p>He covers:</p><ul><li>(00:00) - Introduction: The Omnitech Plot Twist</li><li>(01:45) - The Radio Tower Ambush: Exploiting Player Security</li><li>(03:15) - Revealing the Heist: The Scapegoat’s True History</li><li>(04:30) - Character Spotlight: Haley the &#34;Bruiser&#34;</li><li>(06:45) - The Purple Flower Fields: Improvised Tactical Choices</li><li>(08:50) - Cliffhanger: Dr. Voss in Dire Straits</li></ul><p><br></p><p>New Star Master&#39;s Logs drop every other Tuesday, bridging the gap between our main adventure episodes.</p> 4e19420f-2192-4f51-ace5-497ef2d5ef47 https://www.darkstaradventures.com/ Tue, 07 Oct 2025 09:00:22 +0000 629 no full Black Harbor - Wafisa, Part 5 Black Harbor - Wafisa, Part 5 14 1 Dark Star Adventures The crew finally makes their way to Black Harbor to recover their lost ship, encountering a surprise enemy and uncovering a plot that may take their very lives.

Meet the Crew:

  • Jeff as Star Master (Game Master)
  • Brian as Captain Thorne
  • Stephanie as the warrior Haley
  • Doja as the wildcard pilot Robert
  • Scott as the transhuman hacker Felix

Special thanks to Brad and Holly, our first Scapegoat Syndicate members!

They're keeping the lights on, and the airlocks sealed.

Join them at patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast

]]> <p>The crew finally makes their way to Black Harbor to recover their lost ship, encountering a surprise enemy and uncovering a plot that may take their very lives.</p><p><strong>Meet the Crew:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Jeff</strong> as Star Master (Game Master)</li><li><strong>Brian</strong> as Captain Thorne</li><li><strong>Stephanie</strong> as the warrior Haley</li><li><strong>Doja</strong> as the wildcard pilot Robert</li><li><strong>Scott</strong> as the transhuman hacker Felix</li></ul><p><strong>Special thanks to Brad and Holly, our first Scapegoat Syndicate members!</strong></p><p>They&#39;re keeping the lights on, and the airlocks sealed.</p><p>Join them at <a href="https://patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast" rel="nofollow"><u>patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast</u></a></p> 776ba365-3871-4301-b55e-9fcff38aef67 https://www.darkstaradventures.com/ Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:00:00 +0000 2650 yes full The Aurora | Star Master Log: Grave Robbing a Car The Aurora | Star Master Log: Grave Robbing a Car 13 1 Dark Star Adventures This Star Master’s Log was originally a Patreon exclusive! To get these logs two weeks early, bonus world-building posts, and behind-the-scenes secrets, join the inner circle at: patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast

Jeff let's loose on Episode Six, “The Aurora” diving into the chaos, character moments, and improvisation that shaped the story.

He covers:

  • (00:00) - Introduction: The "All-Improv" Episode
  • (01:15) - Closing Plot Lines: Exploration vs. Combat
  • (03:00) - The Recipe Book and the "Loki-Pon" Meme
  • (04:30) - Establishing the "Gospel" of In-Game Jokes
  • (06:10) - World-Building: Storage Units and Abandoned Homes
  • (08:30) - Teasing Episode 7: Conclusion on Wafisa


New Star Master's Logs drop every other Tuesday, bridging the gap between our main adventure episodes.

]]> <p><strong>This Star Master’s Log was originally a Patreon exclusive!</strong> To get these logs two weeks early, bonus world-building posts, and behind-the-scenes secrets, join the inner circle at: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast" rel="nofollow"><strong>patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast</strong></a></p><p>Jeff let&#39;s loose on Episode Six, <em>“The Aurora”</em> diving into the chaos, character moments, and improvisation that shaped the story.</p><p>He covers:</p><ul><li>(00:00) - Introduction: The &#34;All-Improv&#34; Episode</li><li>(01:15) - Closing Plot Lines: Exploration vs. Combat</li><li>(03:00) - The Recipe Book and the &#34;Loki-Pon&#34; Meme</li><li>(04:30) - Establishing the &#34;Gospel&#34; of In-Game Jokes</li><li>(06:10) - World-Building: Storage Units and Abandoned Homes</li><li>(08:30) - Teasing Episode 7: Conclusion on Wafisa</li></ul><p><br></p><p>New Star Master&#39;s Logs drop every other Tuesday, bridging the gap between our main adventure episodes.</p> 7fb032d2-788d-46c2-b0a4-075bec52b20a https://www.darkstaradventures.com/ Tue, 23 Sep 2025 09:00:02 +0000 563 no full The Aurora - Wafisa, Part 4 The Aurora - Wafisa, Part 4 12 1 Dark Star Adventures In this episode of Dark Star Adventurecast, the crew’s investigation takes a sharp turn down Millbrook Lane, where shadows of the past refuse to stay buried.

What begins as a simple lead pulls them to a hidden storage unit with secrets, and treasures, from ages past.

Meet the Crew:

  • Jeff as Star Master (Game Master)
  • Brian as Captain Thorne
  • Stephanie as the warrior Haley
  • Doja as the wildcard pilot Robert
  • Scott as the transhuman hacker Felix

Special thanks to Brad and Holly, our first Scapegoat Syndicate members!

They're keeping the lights on and the airlocks sealed.

Join them at patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast

]]> <p>In this episode of <strong>Dark Star Adventurecast</strong>, the crew’s investigation takes a sharp turn down Millbrook Lane, where shadows of the past refuse to stay buried.</p><p>What begins as a simple lead pulls them to a hidden storage unit with secrets, and treasures, from ages past.</p><p><strong>Meet the Crew:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Jeff</strong> as Star Master (Game Master)</li><li><strong>Brian</strong> as Captain Thorne</li><li><strong>Stephanie</strong> as the warrior Haley</li><li><strong>Doja</strong> as the wildcard pilot Robert</li><li><strong>Scott</strong> as the transhuman hacker Felix</li><li><br></li></ul><p><strong>Special thanks to Brad and Holly, our first Scapegoat Syndicate members!</strong></p><p><strong>They&#39;re keeping the lights on and the airlocks sealed.</strong></p><p><strong>Join them at </strong><a href="http://patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast" rel="nofollow">patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast</a></p> 01590f84-4e16-4051-88e4-cb2cf3d5ae2c https://www.darkstaradventures.com/ Tue, 16 Sep 2025 09:00:30 +0000 3523 yes full The Glendale Hotel | Star Master Log: Worldbuilding Through Improv The Glendale Hotel | Star Master Log: Worldbuilding Through Improv 11 1 Dark Star Adventures This Star Master’s Log was originally a Patreon exclusive! To get these logs two weeks early, bonus world-building posts, and behind-the-scenes secrets, join the inner circle at: patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast

Jeff rambles on about Episode Five, “The Glendale Hotel” diving into the chaos, character moments, and improvisation that shaped the story.

He covers:

  • (00:00) - Introduction: The Fallout of Wafisa
  • (01:25) - Real World Consequences: Losing the Scapegoat
  • (02:40) - GM's Desk: Running a "Sandbox" and Story Beats
  • (04:10) - The "Info Dump" Problem: Handling Lore in the Moment
  • (06:15) - Building Wafisa’s Fascistic Society
  • (08:00) - Looking Ahead: The Road to Black Harbor


New Star Master's Logs drop every other Tuesday, bridging the gap between our main adventure episodes.

]]> <p><strong>This Star Master’s Log was originally a Patreon exclusive!</strong> To get these logs two weeks early, bonus world-building posts, and behind-the-scenes secrets, join the inner circle at: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast" rel="nofollow"><strong>patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast</strong></a></p><p>Jeff rambles on about Episode Five, <em>“The Glendale Hotel”</em> diving into the chaos, character moments, and improvisation that shaped the story.</p><p>He covers:</p><ul><li>(00:00) - Introduction: The Fallout of Wafisa</li><li>(01:25) - Real World Consequences: Losing the Scapegoat</li><li>(02:40) - GM&#39;s Desk: Running a &#34;Sandbox&#34; and Story Beats</li><li>(04:10) - The &#34;Info Dump&#34; Problem: Handling Lore in the Moment</li><li>(06:15) - Building Wafisa’s Fascistic Society</li><li>(08:00) - Looking Ahead: The Road to Black Harbor</li></ul><p><br></p><p>New Star Master&#39;s Logs drop every other Tuesday, bridging the gap between our main adventure episodes.</p> 62ecce38-8cb1-46ef-b63d-82359137bb5b https://www.darkstaradventures.com/ Tue, 09 Sep 2025 09:00:08 +0000 519 no full The Glendale Hotel - Wafisa, Part 3 The Glendale Hotel - Wafisa, Part 3 10 1 Dark Star Adventures In this episode of Dark Star Adventurecast, the crew’s return to Dr. Voss is overshadowed by a devastating discovery: their ship, the Scapegoat, has been stolen.

All signs point north toward Black Harbor, a former military base turned Guardian stronghold. But before they can begin the long journey, the crew must find shelter in the ruined city of Wafisa. Within the decayed halls of the Glendale Hotel, they uncover the remnants of a scavenger’s life, and relics of a world undone by greed.

Will the night bring safety, or new dangers waiting in the dark?

Meet the Crew:

  • Jeff as Star Master (Game Master)
  • Brian as Captain Thorne
  • Stephanie as the warrior Haley
  • Doja as the wildcard pilot Robert
  • Scott as the transhuman hacker Felix


Special thanks to Brad and Holly, our first Scapegoat Syndicate members!

They're keeping the lights on and the airlocks sealed.

Join them at patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast

]]> <p>In this episode of <strong>Dark Star Adventurecast</strong>, the crew’s return to Dr. Voss is overshadowed by a devastating discovery: their ship, the <em>Scapegoat</em>, has been stolen.</p><p>All signs point north toward Black Harbor, a former military base turned Guardian stronghold. But before they can begin the long journey, the crew must find shelter in the ruined city of <strong>Wafisa</strong>. Within the decayed halls of the Glendale Hotel, they uncover the remnants of a scavenger’s life, and relics of a world undone by greed.</p><p>Will the night bring safety, or new dangers waiting in the dark?</p><p><strong>Meet the Crew:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Jeff</strong> as Star Master (Game Master)</li><li><strong>Brian</strong> as Captain Thorne</li><li><strong>Stephanie</strong> as the warrior Haley</li><li><strong>Doja</strong> as the wildcard pilot Robert</li><li><strong>Scott</strong> as the transhuman hacker Felix</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Special thanks to Brad and Holly, our first Scapegoat Syndicate members!</strong></p><p>They&#39;re keeping the lights on and the airlocks sealed.</p><p>Join them at <a href="http://patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast" rel="nofollow">patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast</a></p> 5189be48-cdb0-4d12-893d-3890eed4b96e https://www.darkstaradventures.com/ Tue, 02 Sep 2025 09:00:16 +0000 2503 yes full The Methane Switching Station | Star Master Log: Are We The Baddies? The Methane Switching Station | Star Master Log: Are We The Baddies? 9 1 Dark Star Adventures This Star Master’s Log was originally a Patreon exclusive! To get these logs two weeks early, bonus world-building posts, and behind-the-scenes secrets, join the inner circle at: patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast

In this Star Master Log, Jeff reflects on Episode Four, “The Methane Switching Station” diving into the chaos, character moments, and improvisation that shaped the story.

He covers:

  • (00:00) - Introduction: The "Wafisa" Meme Takes Over
  • (01:40) - World Building: A "Post-Collapse" Planet vs. Post-Apocalyptic
  • (03:30) - The Mission: Reclaiming Energy for Dr. Voss
  • (05:50) - Mechanics: Giving Every Class a "Star Moment"
  • (08:15) - Consequences: The Guardians Break into the Scapegoat
  • (09:45) - Preview: A Former Resident's Story in Episode 5


New Star Master's Logs drop every other Tuesday, bridging the gap between our main adventure episodes.

]]> <p><strong>This Star Master’s Log was originally a Patreon exclusive!</strong> To get these logs two weeks early, bonus world-building posts, and behind-the-scenes secrets, join the inner circle at: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast" rel="nofollow"><strong>patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast</strong></a></p><p>In this Star Master Log, Jeff reflects on Episode Four, <em>“The Methane Switching Station”</em> diving into the chaos, character moments, and improvisation that shaped the story.</p><p>He covers:</p><ul><li>(00:00) - Introduction: The &#34;Wafisa&#34; Meme Takes Over</li><li>(01:40) - World Building: A &#34;Post-Collapse&#34; Planet vs. Post-Apocalyptic</li><li>(03:30) - The Mission: Reclaiming Energy for Dr. Voss</li><li>(05:50) - Mechanics: Giving Every Class a &#34;Star Moment&#34;</li><li>(08:15) - Consequences: The Guardians Break into the Scapegoat</li><li>(09:45) - Preview: A Former Resident&#39;s Story in Episode 5</li></ul><p><br></p><p>New Star Master&#39;s Logs drop every other Tuesday, bridging the gap between our main adventure episodes.</p> 20927d26-0568-44d4-a35b-efa27daa111e https://www.darkstaradventures.com/ Tue, 26 Aug 2025 09:00:28 +0000 631 no full The Methane Switching Station - Wafisa, Part 2 The Methane Switching Station - Wafisa, Part 2 8 1 Dark Star Adventures "This planet smells like farts" In this episode of Dark Star Adventurecast, the crew of the Scapegoat moves to rendezvous with Dr. Elara Voss, a xenolinguist working for Omnitek Holdings. But things don’t go as planned: Dr. Voss refuses to entry to the station, demanding they restore methane supplies to her research base before she’ll cooperate.

Can they reroute the methane flow and earn Dr. Voss’s aid? Or will the dangerous streets of Wafisa claim another victim?

Meet the Crew:

  • Jeff as Star Master (Game Master)
  • Brian as Captain Thorne
  • Stephanie as the warrior Haley
  • Doja as the wildcard pilot Robert
  • Scott as the transhuman hacker Felix


Special thanks to Brad, our first Scapegoat Syndicate member!

He’s keeping the lights on and the airlocks sealed.

Join him at patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast

]]> <p>In this episode of <strong>Dark Star Adventurecast</strong>, the crew of the <em>Scapegoat</em> moves to rendezvous with <strong>Dr. Elara Voss</strong>, a xenolinguist working for Omnitek Holdings. But things don’t go as planned: Dr. Voss refuses to entry to the station, demanding they restore methane supplies to her research base before she’ll cooperate.</p><p>Can they reroute the methane flow and earn Dr. Voss’s aid? Or will the dangerous streets of <strong>Wafisa</strong> claim another victim?</p><p><strong>Meet the Crew:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Jeff</strong> as Star Master (Game Master)</li><li><strong>Brian</strong> as Captain Thorne</li><li><strong>Stephanie</strong> as the warrior Haley</li><li><strong>Doja</strong> as the wildcard pilot Robert</li><li><strong>Scott</strong> as the transhuman hacker Felix</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Special thanks to Brad, our first Scapegoat Syndicate member!</strong></p><p>He’s keeping the lights on and the airlocks sealed.</p><p>Join him at <a href="http://patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast" rel="nofollow">patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast</a></p> a7bd95a3-f283-49a7-9980-ea94ecd78b3d https://www.darkstaradventures.com/ Tue, 19 Aug 2025 09:00:42 +0000 2675 yes full Wafisa? I hardly know her! | Star Master Log: Lokipon, Gotta Avoid Then All! Wafisa? I hardly know her! | Star Master Log: Lokipon, Gotta Avoid Then All! 7 1 Dark Star Adventures This Star Master’s Log was originally a Patreon exclusive! To get these logs two weeks early, bonus world-building posts, and behind-the-scenes secrets, join the inner circle at: patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast

In this Star Master Log, Jeff ruminates on Episode Three, “Wafisa? I hardly know her!” diving into the chaos, character moments, and improvisation that shaped the story.

He covers:

  • (00:00) - Introduction: Landing on the Methane World
  • (01:15) - Meet the Guardians of the Great Work
  • (03:00) - Sector History: The Methane Miners of Wafisa
  • (05:15) - Improvised Conflict: The Police Face-off
  • (06:45) - Looking Ahead: Energy Politics and Trade
  • (08:00) - Editing Update: Progress on the First 16 Episodes


New Star Master's Logs drop every other Tuesday, bridging the gap between our main adventure episodes.

]]> <p><strong>This Star Master’s Log was originally a Patreon exclusive!</strong> To get these logs two weeks early, bonus world-building posts, and behind-the-scenes secrets, join the inner circle at: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast" rel="nofollow"><strong>patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast</strong></a></p><p>In this Star Master Log, Jeff ruminates on Episode Three, <em>“Wafisa? I hardly know her!”</em> diving into the chaos, character moments, and improvisation that shaped the story.</p><p>He covers:</p><ul><li>(00:00) - Introduction: Landing on the Methane World</li><li>(01:15) - Meet the Guardians of the Great Work</li><li>(03:00) - Sector History: The Methane Miners of Wafisa</li><li>(05:15) - Improvised Conflict: The Police Face-off</li><li>(06:45) - Looking Ahead: Energy Politics and Trade</li><li>(08:00) - Editing Update: Progress on the First 16 Episodes</li></ul><p><br></p><p>New Star Master&#39;s Logs drop every other Tuesday, bridging the gap between our main adventure episodes.</p> 49859b7b-49d3-45b7-892c-6fc8933242ff https://www.darkstaradventures.com/ Tue, 12 Aug 2025 09:00:39 +0000 534 no full Wafisa? I hardly know her! - Wafisa, Part 1 Wafisa? I hardly know her! - Wafisa, Part 1 6 1 Dark Star Adventures In this episode of Dark Star Adventurecast, the crew reels from their near-death clash with the Drift Rats and sets course for the ominous OmniTech Holdings research base on the planet Wafisa. Their mission: pick up the enigmatic Dr. Elara Voss before venturing into the void, chasing the coordinates of a mysterious signal.

Tune in for a tense, post-apocalyptic journey through the Veridian Expanse.

Meet the Crew:

  • Jeff as Star Master (Game Master)
  • Brian as Captain Thorne
  • Stephanie as the warrior Haley
  • Doja as the wildcard pilot Robert
  • Scott as the transhuman hacker Felix


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]]> <p>In this episode of <strong>Dark Star Adventurecast</strong>, the crew reels from their near-death clash with the <strong>Drift Rats</strong> and sets course for the ominous <strong>OmniTech Holdings</strong> research base on the planet <strong>Wafisa</strong>. Their mission: pick up the enigmatic <strong>Dr. Elara Voss</strong> before venturing into the void, chasing the coordinates of a mysterious signal.</p><p>Tune in for a tense, post-apocalyptic journey through the <strong>Veridian Expanse</strong>.</p><h4><strong>Meet the Crew:</strong></h4><ul><li><strong>Jeff</strong> as Star Master (Game Master)</li><li><strong>Brian</strong> as Captain Thorne</li><li><strong>Stephanie</strong> as the warrior Haley</li><li><strong>Doja</strong> as the wildcard pilot Robert</li><li><strong>Scott</strong> as the transhuman hacker Felix</li></ul><p><br></p><p><a href="http://patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast" rel="nofollow">patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast</a></p> dc4a7ae7-c539-4e5a-9349-6780edaa0baf https://www.darkstaradventures.com/ Tue, 05 Aug 2025 09:00:39 +0000 2707 yes full It’s Just a Prank! | Star Master Log: Dealing with the Neon Fangs It’s Just a Prank! | Star Master Log: Dealing with the Neon Fangs 5 1 Dark Star Adventures This Star Master’s Log was originally a Patreon exclusive! To get these logs two weeks early, bonus world-building posts, and behind-the-scenes secrets, join the inner circle at: patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast

In this Star Master Log, Jeff shrines a light on Episode Two, “It’s Just a Prank,” diving into the chaos, character moments, and improvisation that shaped the story.

He covers:

  • (00:00) - Introduction: Why the Campaign Went Off the Rails
  • (01:30) - The Billiards Hall: Dealing with Chaotic Players
  • (03:15) - GM Philosophy: When to Go Off-Script
  • (05:45) - World Building: The Culture of Space Stations
  • (07:30) - Leaving Camiri: The Quest for the Alien Signal
  • (09:10) - Teasing Episode 3: The First Look at Wafisa


New Star Master's Logs drop every other Tuesday, bridging the gap between our main adventure episodes.

]]> <p><strong>This Star Master’s Log was originally a Patreon exclusive!</strong> To get these logs two weeks early, bonus world-building posts, and behind-the-scenes secrets, join the inner circle at: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast" rel="nofollow"><strong>patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast</strong></a></p><p>In this Star Master Log, Jeff shrines a light on Episode Two, <em>“It’s Just a Prank,”</em> diving into the chaos, character moments, and improvisation that shaped the story.</p><p>He covers:</p><ul><li>(00:00) - Introduction: Why the Campaign Went Off the Rails</li><li>(01:30) - The Billiards Hall: Dealing with Chaotic Players</li><li>(03:15) - GM Philosophy: When to Go Off-Script</li><li>(05:45) - World Building: The Culture of Space Stations</li><li>(07:30) - Leaving Camiri: The Quest for the Alien Signal</li><li>(09:10) - Teasing Episode 3: The First Look at Wafisa</li></ul><p><br></p><p>New Star Master&#39;s Logs drop every other Tuesday, bridging the gap between our main adventure episodes.</p> 5b5ea81a-f0cb-4a03-9589-d10e38b5868a https://www.darkstaradventures.com/ Tue, 29 Jul 2025 11:00:13 +0000 618 no full Better a Rat in the Drift... | Star Master Log: Assembling the Crew Better a Rat in the Drift... | Star Master Log: Assembling the Crew 4 1 Dark Star Adventures This Star Master’s Log was originally a Patreon exclusive! To get these logs two weeks early, bonus world-building posts, and behind-the-scenes secrets, join the inner circle at: patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast

In this special bonus series, Star Master Jeff takes you behind the scenes of the campaign’s first episode, A Rat in the Drift, offering an inside look at his creative process and how the story is unfolding.

In this first debrief, Jeff discusses:

  • (00:00) - Introduction: The Humble Goals of Episode 1
  • (01:45) - Setting the Tone: Lived-in, Dangerous, and Chaotic
  • (03:20) - Character Intros: Assembling the Crew on Camiri 4
  • (05:40) - The "Drift Rats" and the Mystery of Dr. Voss
  • (07:05) - Behind the Voice: The Birth of a Meme NPC
  • (08:30) - Looking Ahead: The Hook for the Season


New Star Master's Logs drop every other Tuesday, bridging the gap between our main adventure episodes.

]]> <p><strong>This Star Master’s Log was originally a Patreon exclusive!</strong> To get these logs two weeks early, bonus world-building posts, and behind-the-scenes secrets, join the inner circle at: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast" rel="nofollow"><strong>patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast</strong></a></p><p>In this special bonus series, Star Master Jeff takes you behind the scenes of the campaign’s first episode, <em>A Rat in the Drift</em>, offering an inside look at his creative process and how the story is unfolding.</p><p>In this first debrief, Jeff discusses:</p><ul><li>(00:00) - Introduction: The Humble Goals of Episode 1</li><li>(01:45) - Setting the Tone: Lived-in, Dangerous, and Chaotic</li><li>(03:20) - Character Intros: Assembling the Crew on Camiri 4</li><li>(05:40) - The &#34;Drift Rats&#34; and the Mystery of Dr. Voss</li><li>(07:05) - Behind the Voice: The Birth of a Meme NPC</li><li>(08:30) - Looking Ahead: The Hook for the Season</li></ul><p><br></p><p>New Star Master&#39;s Logs drop every other Tuesday, bridging the gap between our main adventure episodes.</p> eea38bb7-3500-4abd-9546-915bb8ee7695 https://www.darkstaradventures.com/ Tue, 29 Jul 2025 10:00:49 +0000 523 no full Star Master Log: Season 1 Overview & Faction Deep-Dive Star Master Log: Season 1 Overview & Faction Deep-Dive 3 1 Dark Star Adventures This Star Master’s Log was originally a Patreon exclusive! To get these logs two weeks early, bonus world-building posts, and behind-the-scenes secrets, join the inner circle at: patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast

Star Master Jeff discusses how he planned season one, his philosophy on GMing, and gives an overview of the factions involved in the series.

In this first debrief, Jeff discusses:

  • (00:00) - Introduction: The Vision for Dark Star Adventurecast
  • (01:25) - Choosing the System: Why Stars Without Number (SWN)?
  • (02:40) - The Narrative Arc: Exploring the Viridian Expanse
  • (04:30) - Meet the Factions: Raddy Laboratories & Omnitech Holdings
  • (06:15 - Corporate Rivals: Nexus Trading and Promethean
  • (08:30 - The Thorne/Nexus Betrayal Backstory
  • (10:45) - GM Theory: To Faction Turn or Not to Faction Turn?


New Star Master's Logs drop every other Tuesday, bridging the gap between our main adventure episodes.

]]> <p><strong>This Star Master’s Log was originally a Patreon exclusive!</strong> To get these logs two weeks early, bonus world-building posts, and behind-the-scenes secrets, join the inner circle at: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast" rel="nofollow"><strong>patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast</strong></a></p><p>Star Master Jeff discusses how he planned season one, his philosophy on GMing, and gives an overview of the factions involved in the series.</p><p>In this first debrief, Jeff discusses:</p><ul><li>(00:00) - Introduction: The Vision for Dark Star Adventurecast</li><li>(01:25) - Choosing the System: Why Stars Without Number (SWN)?</li><li>(02:40) - The Narrative Arc: Exploring the Viridian Expanse</li><li>(04:30) - Meet the Factions: Raddy Laboratories &amp; Omnitech Holdings</li><li>(06:15 - Corporate Rivals: Nexus Trading and Promethean</li><li>(08:30 - The Thorne/Nexus Betrayal Backstory</li><li>(10:45) - GM Theory: To Faction Turn or Not to Faction Turn?</li></ul><p><br></p><p>New Star Master&#39;s Logs drop every other Tuesday, bridging the gap between our main adventure episodes.</p> a0b58cf1-3de6-4efe-b967-7adf96c0b26f https://www.darkstaradventures.com/ Tue, 29 Jul 2025 09:00:30 +0000 597 no full It's Just a Prank! - Camiri, Part 2 It's Just a Prank! - Camiri, Part 2 2 1 Dark Star Adventures Welcome to Darkstar Adventurecast, an actual play podcast set in the dangerous Veridian Expanse!

Join our crew of misfit adventurers as we continue their adventure on Camiri Four using the Stars Without Number TTRPG system.

Meet the Crew:

  • Jeff as Star Master (Game Master)
  • Brian as Captain Thorne
  • Stephanie as the warrior Haleyy
  • Doja as the pilot Robert
  • Scott as the transhuman hacker Felix


In order to retrieve their shift from deep with Drift Rat territory, the crew have been tasked with the uncomfortable mission of pulling a prank on a rival gang, the Neon Fangs - an unbelievably nice group of kind-hearted people. Can the crew put aside their morales, execute the prank, and gain access to their ship? Or will their conscience get in the way?


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]]> <p><em>Welc</em>ome to <em>Darkstar Adventurecast</em>, an actual play podcast set in the dangerous Veridian Expanse!</p><p>Join our crew of misfit adventurers as we continue their adventure on <strong>Camiri Four</strong> using the <em>Stars Without Number</em> TTRPG system.</p><p><strong>Meet the Crew:</strong></p><ul><li>Jeff as Star Master (Game Master)</li><li><strong>Brian</strong> as Captain Thorne</li><li><strong>Stephanie</strong> as the warrior Haleyy</li><li><strong>Doja</strong> as the pilot Robert</li><li><strong>Scott</strong> as the transhuman hacker Felix</li></ul><p><br></p><p>In order to retrieve their shift from deep with <strong>Drift Rat </strong>territory, the crew have been tasked with the uncomfortable mission of pulling a prank on a rival gang, the <strong>Neon Fangs</strong> - an unbelievably nice group of kind-hearted people. Can the crew put aside their morales, execute the prank, and gain access to their ship? Or will their conscience get in the way?</p><p><br></p><p><a href="http://patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast" rel="nofollow">patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast</a></p> 1c6266d2-00c9-4cd8-ba95-06ceaaeddbd8 https://www.darkstaradventures.com/ Tue, 22 Jul 2025 09:30:30 +0000 3364 yes full Better a Rat in the Drift... - Camiri, Part 1 Better a Rat in the Drift... - Camiri, Part 1 1 1 Dark Star Adventures ...Than a King in a Cage Episode 1: Better a Rat in the Drift...

Welcome to the very first episode of Darkstar Adventurecast, an actual play podcast set in the dangerous Veridian Expanse!

Join our crew of misfit adventurers as we dive into our opening adventure using the Stars Without Number TTRPG system.

Meet the Crew:

  • Jeff as Star Master (Game Master)
  • Brian as Captain Thorne
  • Stephanie as the warrior Haleyy
  • Doja as the pilot Robert
  • Scott as the transhuman hacker Felix


The crew assembles, receives their orders, and move to retrieve their assigned ship from Docking Bay 72 aboard the deteriorating, gang-controlled space station Camiri Four.

Will they reclaim their ship… or get in even deeper trouble?


Support the Darkstar Adventurecast!

If you enjoy our adventures, help us keep them coming by supporting us on Patreon. Get exclusive benefits like early episode access, ad-free listening, behind-the-scenes content, and bonus episodes.

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]]> <p><strong>Episode 1: Better a Rat in the Drift...</strong></p><p><em>Welc</em>ome to the <strong>very first episode</strong> of <em>Darkstar Adventurecast</em>, an actual play podcast set in the dangerous Veridian Expanse!</p><p>Join our crew of misfit adventurers as we dive into our opening adventure using the <em>Stars Without Number</em> TTRPG system.</p><p><strong>Meet the Crew:</strong></p><ul><li>Jeff as Star Master (Game Master)</li><li><strong>Brian</strong> as Captain Thorne</li><li><strong>Stephanie</strong> as the warrior Haleyy</li><li><strong>Doja</strong> as the pilot Robert</li><li><strong>Scott</strong> as the transhuman hacker Felix</li></ul><p><br></p><p>The crew assembles, receives their orders, and move to retrieve their assigned ship from Docking Bay 72 aboard the deteriorating, gang-controlled space station <strong>Camiri Four</strong>.</p><p>Will they reclaim their ship… or get in even deeper trouble?</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Support the Darkstar Adventurecast!</strong></p><p>If you enjoy our adventures, help us keep them coming by supporting us on Patreon. Get exclusive benefits like early episode access, ad-free listening, behind-the-scenes content, and bonus episodes.</p><p><a href="http://patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast" rel="nofollow">patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast</a></p> f1e56b50-3202-47af-a452-93dc62a3fdca https://www.darkstaradventures.com/ Tue, 22 Jul 2025 09:00:16 +0000 3046 yes trailer Series Trailer Series Trailer Dark Star Adventures Welcome to the Dark Star Adventurecast, an actual play sci-fi podcast set in the mysterious Veridian Expanse.

Meet the misfit crew of the starship Scapegoat as they chase a cryptic signal through dangerous space, crossing paths with ruthless corporations, scheming factions, and unknown threats.

If you love high-stakes adventures, unexpected twists, and plenty of chaos, this is your new obsession.

🎲 Powered by the Stars Without Number TTRPG system.

New episodes every other Tuesday. Subscribe and join the crew!

]]> <p>Welcome to the <strong>Dark Star Adventurecast</strong>, an actual play sci-fi podcast set in the mysterious Veridian Expanse.</p><p>Meet the misfit crew of the starship <em>Scapegoat</em> as they chase a cryptic signal through dangerous space, crossing paths with ruthless corporations, scheming factions, and unknown threats.</p><p>If you love high-stakes adventures, unexpected twists, and plenty of chaos, this is your new obsession.</p><p>🎲 Powered by the <em>Stars Without Number</em> TTRPG system.</p><p>New episodes every other Tuesday. Subscribe and join the crew!</p> eaefd826-f46e-438a-93a1-177916d282b0 https://www.darkstaradventures.com/ Fri, 04 Jul 2025 01:02:17 +0000 120 no