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.
Two weeks ago, in February 21st’s Now You Know – Happy Birthday Dustin, I said:
If I’m being honest, I worry that dedicating a post to Dustin’s birthday may set expectations that I give ever Know Direction staff member a shout out on their birthday. I’m not against it, except that statistically, there’s about a Know Direction staff birthday every other week. Practically, it doesn’t work out that way since three of us are born the same week in July, of course.
I stand by my assertion that I can’t to shout out to every network member on their birthday, but I’m shamelessly willing to play favourites and make an exception for Perram.
Perram celebrated his birthday this past Friday. What could be more appropriate than Perram being born on the day that would become known as International GM’s Day. Not only has he sat behind the GM screen for hundreds of gamers over the years, for probably a similar amount of game time, but he exemplifies the benevolent and creative qualities that make the best GMs.
Perram gives more of himself to the network than any other member. And unlike the majority of us, he’s not establishing game designer credentials when he does it. Perram’s contributions to the network are and have always been purely for his love of Pathfinder and tabletop RPGs, the Know Direction Network, and our fans.
That said, Perram’s been burning a candle for this network for over a decade nonstop. He needs a break. So Perram will be taking the month of March off. He’ll still appear on Adventurous episodes, because they’re already recorded, but Luis and Vanessa will be hosting the next two Know Direction podcasts (including one tonight), and I’ll figure out what I’m doing for this month’s Upshift.
Here’s wishing Perram a well-deserved rest from all of his contributions to the Know Direction Network.
Speaking of the Know Direction Network, here’s a recap of the content that came out in the last week:
Recap of February 28th to March 4th
What happened last week on knowdirectionpodcast.com and twitch.tv/knowdirection?
Monday, February 28th
Podcast
Valiant Episode 30: In Which They Deal 8 Damage
Sometimes 8 damage is enough.
Article
Now You Know – Slava Ukraini
By Ryan Costello
I was mystified by Ukraine’s folkloric resistance to the Russian invasion and compared it to a heroic RPG campaign.
Tuesday, March 1st
Patreon
Downshift… 2? 1?
Downshift, the Upshift aftershow, falls victim to my struggles with the new show’s numbering convention. Oh well. Lucas was the only Patron in the live audience for this episode, so we talked about whatever he wanted to hear about, like iTunes’ fall from the top of the podcatcher hill, and what’s up with the bright blue, limited articulation Snake Eyes he saw going for $20?
Podcast
Know Direction Special Episode: February 2022 Black Excellence Showcase
Following up on the previous week’s February 2022 Black Excellence Showcase, Michelle Jones and Perram recorded a special episode of Know Direction, inviting black RPG industry creators Navaar Jackson, Trey Joiner, Kandi Jeanne, and Quinn Murphy on to talk about their accomplishments and positions in the industry.
Young and Adventurous – Lost Maid of Anactoria 001
First previewed in January, the first episode of the Scott D Young era of Adventurous kicked off with a reintroduction to our characters, including a discussion of how we imported them to 2e.
Article
Fox’s Cunning – The Pipefox Archives
By Dustin Knight
Dustin’s put together so many guides for Pathfinder 2e enthusiasts, he put together a guide to his guides.
Wednesday, March 2nd
Podcast
Presenting – Michelle Jones
Big week for Michelle podcast appearances! The Know Direction Network’s newest staffer joins John to talk about her roll on the Network, the unique way she got into the game industry, and how she plans to bring about change.
Thursday, March 3rd
Podcast
Legend Lore 040 — Swashbuckler
Luis and Loren look at the swashbuckler. I didn’t realize it, but it’s one of the most diverse classes in 2e, with one of the most applicable archetypes.
Preview of March 7th to March 11th
Block 1 of our 2-block schedule.
Monday, March 7th
Twitch
Know Direction 271 Live – Host Lore
You’ve been listening to them for a couple of months, now you get an opportunity to get to know Know Direction’s new hosts better. Vanessa and Luis share their pasts and history with Pathfinder in this banterful episode of Know Direction.
Podcast
Intrepid Heroes 081 – Battle Royale
It’s a Pluddy mess as the Intrepid Heroes confront Sgt Pludd and the Crucible Guard.
Article
Now You Know – Happy Birthday Perram
By Ryan Costello
Happy birthday to you,
Happy birthday to you,
Happy birthday dear Perram,
Happy birthday to you!
Tuesday, March 8th
Podcast
Know Direction 271 – Host Lore
Looking forward to hear Vanessa and Luis talk about themselves and each other.
Article
Eldritch Excursion
By Nate Wright
Nate Wright’s journal of flavour and mechanics.
Wednesday, March 9th
Podcast
Game Design Unboxed 32: Pipelines
Danielle speaks with Ryan Courtney about Capstone Games’ Pipeline, a business simulation about the refinement of oil and how it has been a part of the government-controlled energy sector.
Article
Behind The Screens – Let Your Players Climb The Slide
By Ryan Costello
In Saturday’s How To Play: G.I. JOE Roleplaying Game panel at RenegadeCon, I mentioned that, as a GM, I let my players climb the slide. In this week’s Behind The Screens, I expand on what I mean by that.
Thursday, March 10
Podcast
Digital Divination 51
John and Ron talk Starfinder.
Friday, March 11th
Article
Monstrous Physique
By Luis Loza
Luis makes monsters.
Now you know,
Ryan Costello
