Dark Star Adventurecast

A Stars Without Number Actual Play

Overview

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 narrative sci-fi actual play. We play
Stars Without Number
Stars Without NumberStars Without Number is a sandbox science fiction tabletop role-playing game designed by Kevin Crawf...Sci-fiRules-medium
live, and edit what happens into a story worth following. If The Expanse and Firefly are your kind of sci-fi, give it a listen.

MEET THE CREW:

Thorne (Brian): spent a decade in a corporate prison for something he didn't do. He runs the crew now. The man who framed him is still out there. Felix (Scott): hacker who changed his name, his face, and his voice to infiltrate the company that murdered his brother. The plan is still ongoing. Haleyy (Stephanie): fighter, biopsionic. Something changed in her head a while back and her powers haven't stopped growing since. Robert (Doja): the pilot. Somewhere out there, copies of him are trying to kill the crew. ...and Star Master Jeff, who built this sector one bad decision at a time.

Latest episodes

  • 1h 01m

    Mausritter: Honey in the Rafters, Part 1

    This episode was released two weeks early for patrons. To skip the wait on every episode, Star Master Log, and rules breakdown, join us at https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecastThe Dark Star Adventurecast sets the...

  • 2h 03m

    An Acceptable Loss | Star Master Log: Season One Wrap (w/ The Whole Cast!)

    This Star Master Log was released two weeks early for patrons. To skip the wait on every episode, Star Master Log, and rules breakdown, join us at https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecastJeff closes out season one w...

  • 9m

    SWN Rules Explained: How to Design Alien Species in Stars Without Number

    This rules breakdown was released two weeks early for patrons. To skip the wait on every episode, Star Master Log, and rules breakdown, join us at https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecastThis episode of SWN Rules Ex...

  • 44m

    An Acceptable Loss

    This episode was released two weeks early for patrons. To skip the wait on every episode, Star Master Log, and rules breakdown, join us at https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecastThe gyroscope is eating Prometheon S...

  • 45m

    Twenty-One Loops | Star Master Log: The Glue (w/ Brian)

    This Star Master Log was released two weeks early for patrons. To skip the wait on every episode, Star Master Log, and rules breakdown, join us at https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecastBrian joins Jeff to talk abo...

  • 16m

    SWN Rules Explained: How NPCs Work in Stars Without Number

    This rules breakdown was released two weeks early for patrons. To skip the wait on every episode, Star Master Log, and rules breakdown, join us at https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecastThis episode of SWN Rules Ex...

  • 49m

    Twenty-One Loops

    This episode was released two weeks early for patrons. To skip the wait on every episode, Star Master Log, and rules breakdown, join us at https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecastThe crew wakes back up on the bridge...

  • 30m

    You're Arriving Very Late | Star Master Log: She's That Girl, Get Her (w/ Stephanie)

    This Star Master Log was released two weeks early for patrons. To skip the wait on every episode, Star Master Log, and rules breakdown, join us at https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecastStar Master Jeff sits down w...

  • 12m

    SWN Rules Explained: How to Build a Sector in Stars Without Number

    This rules breakdown was released two weeks early for patrons. To skip the wait on every episode, Star Master Log, and rules breakdown, join us at https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecastThis episode of SWN Rules Ex...

  • 52m

    You're Arriving Very Late

    This episode was released two weeks early for patrons. To skip the wait on every episode, Star Master Log, and rules breakdown, join us at https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecastEighteen days of drift end at Promet...

  • 31m

    You Broke the Ship, Robert | Star Master Log: Felix Speed (w/ Scott)

    This Star Master Log was released two weeks early for patrons. To skip the wait on every episode, Star Master Log, and rules breakdown, join us at https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecastJeff sits down with Scott to...

  • 11m

    SWN Rules Explained: Ditching Command Points: House Rules in Stars Without Number

    This rules breakdown was released two weeks early for patrons. To skip the wait on every episode, Star Master Log, and rules breakdown, join us at https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecastThis episode of SWN Rules Ex...

  • 43m

    You Broke the Ship, Robert

    This episode was released two weeks early for patrons. To skip the wait on every episode, Star Master Log, and rules breakdown, join us at https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecastPatrol Boat Six catches up mid-fligh...

  • 39m

    Eleven Rounds | Star Master Log: A Puzzle, Not a Slog (w/ Doja)

    This Star Master Log was released two weeks early for patrons. To skip the wait on every episode, Star Master Log, and rules breakdown, join us at https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecastJeff sits down with Doja to...

  • 13m

    SWN Rules Explained: How Space Travel Works in Stars Without Number

    This rules breakdown was released two weeks early for patrons. To skip the wait on every episode, Star Master Log, and rules breakdown, join us at https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecastThis episode of SWN Rules Ex...

  • 34m

    Eleven Rounds

    This episode was released two weeks early for patrons. To skip the wait on every episode, Star Master Log, and rules breakdown, join us at https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecastEleven rounds. That's the clock Feli...

  • 18m

    I'm Not Angry, I'm Disappointed | Star Master Log: Chasing His Brother's Ghost (w/ Scott)

    This Star Master Log was released two weeks early for patrons. To skip the wait on every episode, Star Master Log, and rules breakdown, join us at https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecastStar Master Jeff sits down w...

  • 15m

    SWN Rules Explained: How Starships Work in Stars Without Number

    This rules breakdown was released two weeks early for patrons. To skip the wait on every episode, Star Master Log, and rules breakdown, join us at https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecastThis episode covers starship...

  • 42m

    I'm Not Angry, I'm Disappointed

    This episode was released two weeks early for patrons. To skip the wait on every episode, Star Master Log, and rules breakdown, join us at https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecastThree days in the fuel queue, and Fe...

  • 16m

    Life Is Unfair | Star Master Log: The Circus Has Skilled Performers (w/ Brian)

    This Star Master Log was released two weeks early for patrons. To skip the wait on every episode, Star Master Log, and rules breakdown, join us at https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecastBrian, who plays Captain Tho...

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Hey Costa Ricans - you have a beautiful country! Thanks for hosting us, we've had a great time exploring your coastline and can't wait to see more of it this week! p.s. Not hating the beer here either, well done. 🍻

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