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.
Sorry to everyone at the network about missing my editorial last week. I’ve been grinding away at a deadline that needs all of my free time and unfortunately that’s taken away from my availability for my network responsibilities.
That said, I couldn’t let this week pass without acknowledging Intrepid Heroes’ milestone. After nearly three years, they’ve wrapped up their Dawn of Flame playthrough. Now I know they actually finished months ago, which John and Ron talk about on Digital Divination, but that’s no less of an achievement. The popularity of actual plays featuring Paizo Adventure Paths hit big a few years ago, followed almost immediately but these shows podfading mid-campaign (which we’re guilty of as well). Intrepid Heroes is Know Direction’s first actual play to complete a campaign. That’s exciting for them, and I am appreciative that the network gets to unlock that achievement.
Speaking of the network, here’s a recap of the Know Direction Network content that came from last week:
Recap of April 26th to April 29th
What happened last week on knowdirectionpodcast.com and twitch.tv/knowdirection?
Tuesday, April 26th
Podcast
Young and Adventurous 004 – Witch Track Record
This episode featured a surprising and hilarious number of “Well, we’ve hit a dead end,” comments followed immediately by “But what about this lead?”
Wednesday, April 27th
Twitch
Portents of Peril! – Know Direction: Beyond LIVE!
If you want to see what excitement looks like, watch the video of Alex, James, and Vanessa talking about Drift Crisis.
Podcast
Presenting – John Curtin
The mind behind Starfinder Facts talks about the trajectory that got him from fan project to freelancer. It’s one of my favourite freelancer origin story tropes, and his includes robots!
Thursday, April 28th
Article
Investing In: Book of the Dead
By Rob Pontious
I mentioned in the Private Sanctum a few weeks ago that I’ve never been less excited about a Pathfinder hardcover than Book of the Dead. And yet, after reading Rob gush about it, I too would love to see an actual play dedicated to it.
Friday, April 29th
Patreon
KD: Beyonderer 003
Technical difficulties cut James off before the end of this week’s Beyond, so it’s Alex, Vanessa, and Dustin chatting in the Patreon, continuing their love for Drift Crisis and discussing Book of the Dead.
Podcast
Know Direction: Beyond 68 – Portents of Peril!
I don’t play Starfinder. If I started now, I don’t know if I’d want my first campaign to have Drift Crisis implemented. But as a game designer and gamer, how Alex, James, and Vanessa described the concept and execution makes me want to read this cover to cover. The idea fascinates me, and they more than convinced me of the book’s quality.
Article
More Lore: The Lay of the Land
By Scott D Young
Scott shares his clever ideas and useful tips for showing your players what they should know about your campaign’s setting without exposing them to spoilers.
Preview of May 2nd to May 6th
Block 1 of our 2-block schedule.
Monday, May 2nd
Twitch
Know Direction 275 Live – Knights of Lastwall Chapter 3 Sneak Preview
Its only been a few months since the release of Absalom and Monsters of Myth, but it feels like forever since the last Lost Omens hardcover. It’s exciting!
Podcast
Intrepid Heroes 085 – The End!
I know I say this last time, but This! Is! IT! FOR REAL THIS TIME!!! After the climactic battle of the previous episode, our Intrepid Heroes’ assault on the Crucible comes to an end.
Article
Now You Know – Facts From Fools
By Ryan Costello
I talk about what I just talked about.
Tuesday, May 3rd
Podcast
Know Direction 275 – Knights of Lastwall Chapter 3 Sneak Preview
On a personal note/full disclosure, I worked on Knights of Lastwall, including my first published 2e crunch. Looking forward to Luis, Vanessa, and all of your thoughts.
Article
Eldritch Excursion
By Nate Wright
Nate Wright’s journal of flavour and mechanics.
Wednesday, May 4th
Podcast
Game Design Unboxed 36: Cascadia
Danielle speaks with Randy Flynn about his design Cascadia published by Flatout Games.
Article
Behind The Screens – Run An Inefficient Game
By Ryan Costello
Look, it’s probably not happening this week either…
Thursday, May 5th
Podcast
Digital Divination 56
John and Ron talk Starfinder.
Friday, May 6th
Article
Monstrous Physique
By Luis Loza
Luis makes monsters.
Now you know,
Ryan Costello
