Every week, Now You Know recaps the Know Direction content of the past week, previews the Know Direction content of the week to come, and shares the thoughts on the state of the network from the director of operations, Ryan Costello.
Last week, we scheduled an entire episode around Perram’s farewell appearance on the Know Direction podcast, staff who wouldn’t be appearing on the episode shared their thoughts, and a lot of us steeled our emotions for the official good-bye.
Then a storm flew through my area. It only lasted a few minutes, but managed to flood my daughter’s school yard, knock down a branch in our front yard that we hung out swing on every summer, and knock out electricity in my area for an indeterminate amount of time.
Hydro-Quebec posted an estimate for when we could expect our power back. Annoyingly -almost mockingly- it was the minute we were supposed to log on for tech and preshow prep.
But with no indication that we could trust this estimate, I was in contact with Vee about the status of my power. After 8:30pm Eastern, Hydro-Quebec still said the situation was under analysis, and the estimate hadn’t updated. I was torn about asking them to postpone the show for me, because of the time and emotional investment the cast, our listeners, and Perram put into the episode. Ends up, I didn’t have to ask. Vee, Luis, and Perram decided amongst themselves it wouldn’t be the show it needed to be without me. They went live for a brief explanation, and officially announced that everyone would have to wait until the 23rd for the episode.
Speaking of network content, here’s a recap of the Know Direction Network content that came from last week:
Recap of May 16th to May 27th
What happened last week on knowdirectionpodcast.com and twitch.tv/knowdirection?
Monday, May 16th
Twitch
Know Direction 276 – Farewell Perram Preview
Not intended to be a preview, but it does answer a few questions our listeners might have.
Podcast
Intrepid Heroes 086 – A New Beginning!
It’s not all endings here on the Know Direction Network. Ron Lundeen takes on GMing duty for the new Intrepid Heroes campaign, based on Paizo’s Starfinder Horizons of the Vast adventure path next. We meet new characters, and find out what’s going one with the returning characters and their ship.
Article
Now You Know – Know Direction Without Perram
By Ryan Costello
I said the first part of my good-bye to Perram, but I saved the good stuff for the podcast.
Tuesday, May 17th
Article
Eldritch Excursion – Out to Lunch
By Nate Wright
According to Pathfinder 1e, Ghoran are delicious. That’s not just lore, that’s the rule. This was toned down in Starfinder and 2e, so Nate tuned it back up!
I especially appreciate this because my first exposure to gnomes -The Taking Of Mount Nevermind in Dragon Magazine 229- explained that gnomes are unpalatable. The rules didn’t support it, but from then on, I had monsters avoid biting and swallowing gnomes because of how foul they taste. Poor Ghoran have the situations reversed.
Wednesday, May 18th
Podcast
Game Design Unboxed 37: The Night Cage
My favourite part of Danielle’s conversation with Christopher Ryan Chan is when he explains that it took a few months to make Night Cage good, but years to make it something special. I also liked his stories of taking some advice but sticking to his vision when he didn’t think the feedback applied.
Thursday, May 19th
Podcast
Digital Divination 057 – Spelljammer and Starfinder
I’m going to disagree with John and Ron about the topic of this episode. Although it talks about Spelljammer, it’s larger topic is the shift in popular science fiction that’s influencing the tone and direction of sci-fi TTRPGs.
Preview of May 23rd to May 27th
This is back to Block 2 of our 2-block schedule.
Monday, May 23rd
Twitch
Know Direction 276 Live – Farewell Perram
We can’t put this off any longer. Perram and I join Luis and Vanessa to celebrate the end of one era and the official beginning of a new one.
Article
Now You Know – Delaying The Inevitable
By Ryan Costello
Know Direction must have upset mother nature.
Tuesday, May 24th
Podcast
Young And Adventurous – Lost Maid of Anactoria 006
Scott D Young GMs the old Adventurous crew through a modified version of an adventure he wrote for Paizo, Pathfinder Society Scenario #2-17: Lost Maid of Anactoria.
Article
Fox’s Cunning
By Dustin Knight
Dustin offers expert insight and helpful tools to enhance your game..
Wednesday, May 25th
Discord
Upshift Live – GMing Essence20
I’ll be in the Geek Together voice channel talking about how I GM Essence20.
Podcast
Know Direction 276 – Farewell Perram
We hope you enjoy this special episode.
Presenting: Jocelyn Hamilton
John Godek chats with 5 Glyph Starfinder Society GM Jocelyn Hamilton.
Article
More Lore
By Scott D Young
Scott D Young’s deep dive into the minutia of Golarion lore and how you can use it to enhance your game.
Thursday, May 26th
Podcast
Legend Lore 44 – The Gods
Luis and Loren talk Pathfinder pantheon in the latest Lore Dive.
Article
Investing In
By Rob Pontious
Rob shares what he loves about the RPGs he’s been playing lately, and why you should check them out.
Friday, May 27th
Podcast
Upshift – GMing Essence20
By popular demand, I discuss tips and tricks for GMing Essence20.
Now you know,
Ryan Costello
