John Compton Archive

08 October

Know Direction 234 – Sensitivity and Inspiration [Audio]

Written by Jefferson Thacker

We start with an interview with Sara Thompson, Founder of and Co-Producer at ‘Heroes Without Limits’, Freelance Writer & Disability Sensitivity Reader for Table Top Role-Playing Game Publishers (including for Paizo), and creator of the D&D 5e Combat Wheelchair....

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04 September

Know Direction: Beyond 50 – With John Compton

Written by Vanessa Hoskins

Starfinder Senior Developer John Compton joins the KD Beyond crew to talk about the Nanocyte and Mech playtest, what he’s been working on, and his transition from Organized Play Lead Developer.

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29 June

PaizoCon 2019 – Writing for Pathfinder

Written by Jefferson Thacker

Pathfinder game developers share secrets to effective roleplaying game writing and chart the path to publication in this informative seminar designed to help you learn what it takes to become a professional author for Pathfinder. Speakers: John Compton, Ron Lundeen,...

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20 June

PaizoCon 2019 – Starfinder: Designing & Concepting Aliens

Written by Jefferson Thacker

Work with Paizo staff members to brainstorm ideas for original Starfinder aliens. Speakers: John Compton, Luis Loza, Joe Pasini Listen Now! (mp3)

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12 June

PaizoCon 2019: Starfinder Society QnA

Written by Jefferson Thacker

Ask the coordinators and creatives behind Starfinder Society all your organized play questions–from slotting boons to what’s coming up next! Speakers: John Compton, Tonya Woldridge, Thurston Hillman Listen Now! (mp3)

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11 June

PaizoCon 2019 – Dungeon Design Dissection

Written by Jefferson Thacker

PaizoCon 2019 - Dungeon Design Dissection

Discover the secrets and techniques to designing a dungeon that will engage and excite players. The panelists will provide their own extensive experience in dungeon design, troubleshoot questions from the attendees, and workshop a thrilling dungeon with attendee input....

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22 March

Know Direction 153 – Starfinder & Pathfinder Society Interview

Written by Jefferson Thacker

Paizo’s Starfinder Society Organized Play team -Tonya Woldridge, John Compton, and new developer Thurston Hillman- joins us to talk about the newly announced Starfinder Society program and the future of PFS. Remember to join us live on Know Direction’s...

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22 March

Watch Live!: Starfinder & Pathfinder Society Interview – Know Direction 153

Written by Jefferson Thacker

Tune in at 8:30 pm EST / 5:30 pm PST to catch us interview the Starfinder & Pathfinder Society crew live! John Compton, Thurston Hillman, and Tonya Woldridge will be joining us to talk about the newly announced Starfinder...

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13 April

Know Direction 129 – Who Seeks the Seekers?

Written by Jefferson Thacker

Paizo’s Organized Play Coordinator Tonya Woldridge and developer John Compton and give us the scoop on Pathfinder Society’s new seeker arc. Plus, we go over the huge news stories from the GAMA trade show.Jeez, Paizo releases one (well, two)...

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21 August

GenCon 2015 – Ask the Paizo GMs

Written by Ryan Costello

Welcome to Know Direction’s GenCon 2015 coverage. Know Direction – we con when you can’t. From the GenCon 2015 program: Some of Paizo’s most experienced in-house game masters reveal their best game mastering secrets and help you troubleshoot your Pathfinder...

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