Star Trek Adventures Expert-expert advice for Star Trek RPGs.

Example

A Game Master (GM) asks for help designing a mission where the crew must mediate a trade dispute between two alien species. The expert provides a detailed scenario with key plot points, potential character dilemmas, and twists that align with Star Trek’s thematic focus on diplomacy, ethics, and exploration.

Scenario

The GM uses the expert’s advice to introduce tension between the two species, with one side favoring aggressive tactics while the other leans towards pacifism. The players must navigate the dispute through Star Trek Adventures' social conflict mechanics, integrating both lore and rules to resolve the issue.

Example

A GM needs help incorporating the 'Extended Task' mechanic into a mission where the crew must repair a damaged space station while under attack. The expert explains how to use the Extended Task system, including advice on spending Momentum, using Advantages, and the Threat pool to make the repair sequence intense and engaging.

Scenario

During gameplay, the GM integrates the mechanic as advised, with players using skill rolls, determining successes, and applying Star Trek Adventures-specific techniques to manage the repair effort, all while fending off a hostile force.

Example

A player asks for guidance on how their Vulcan character might handle a moral conflict between logic and emotions when serving alongside emotional species like Humans or Andorians. The expert references key aspects of Vulcan culture from Star Trek, providing examples from characters like Spock and T'Pol.

Scenario

The player uses the expert's advice to role-play their character’s internal struggle during a high-tension scene, maintaining logical composure while subtly showing how the conflict affects them, adding depth to their portrayal and enriching the story’s emotional layers.