Every week, director of operations Ryan Costello shares his thoughts on the state of the network, recaps the Know Direction content of the past week, and previews the Know Direction content of the week to come.
The latest Renegade Con Virtual was this past weekend, so I’ve been juggling seminar appearances with my network responsibilities, writing deadlines, and one of my daughter’s birthday. Jason and I will go into detail on the reveals and news from the event (Renegade Con, mostly, but we might banter about the birthday party), but if you’re an Essence20 fan, here’s the official Renegade Con 2023 playlist. Or, if you’re just a fan of mine, here are the G.I. Joe Reveals and My Little Pony Reveals seminars I appeared on, already on demand.
Network Update
Continuing last week’s theme, I’m planning a new initiative for gamers trying Pathfinder 2e for the first time. We have a bank of reviews and breakdowns of every Pathfinder2e hardcover. I’ll be sharing links with snippets and summaries on social media.
The idea ties all the way back to why we started reviews in the first place: We want to help those new to a game with an overwhelming number of options. And now just character creation options. Three and a half years into 2e’s life, Paizo’s releasing their 12th RPG line hardcover this month, and their 14th Lost Omens line hardcover next month, that’s hundreds of dollars a new Pathfinder customer has to consider spending their gaming budget on.
Granted, the So You Wanna Try Out Pathfinder Bundle helps cut costs. It still takes time to decide to read through all of that material. If a few posts, Tweets, and Toots save our fellow gamers time, money, or stress, Know Direction is happy to help.
Speaking of Know Direction, here’s a recap of the Know Direction Network podcasts and articles that released last week:
Recap of January 30th to February 3rd
What happened last week on knowdirectionpodcast.com and twitch.tv/knowdirection?
Monday, January 30th
Article
Now You Know – Get To Know Know Direction
By Ryan Costello
If you’re new to Pathfinder, you’re probably new to Know Direction as well.
Wednesday, February 1st
Podcast
Presenting – Sen H.H.S.
This was a more emotional and introspective episode of Presenting than usual, providing fascinating insight into an atypical journey into RPG work.
Thursday, February 2nd
Article
Investing In: Waterdeep with Pathfinder2E
By Rob Pontious
After talking about trying Dungeons & Dragons 5e last time, Rob reminds readers that you can experience D&D’s settings without needing to run them as D&D games.
Preview of February 6th to February 10th
Block 1 of our 2-block schedule.
Monday, February 6th
Article
Now You Know – Reviews of the Past
By Ryan Costello
Look for classic Know Direction Network reviews on your favourite social media platforms.
Tuesday, February 7th
Podcast
Game Design Unboxed 56: Meeple Party
Heather O’Neill talks about her logic puzzle turned cooperative light strategy game with a party theme.
Article
Eldritch Excursion
By Nate Wright
Nate Wright’s journal of flavour and mechanics.
Wednesday, February 8th
Article
Behind The Screens
By Ryan Costello
Veteran Game Master Ryan Costello talks with his fellow GMs on their side of the GM screen.
Thursday, February 9th
Podcast
Digital Divination 76 – Getting Started with Starfinder
Continuing a theme across the network lately, John and Jason welcome new players to Starfinder.
Friday, February 10th
Podcast
Upshift 012 – Renegade Con 2013 Recap
Jason and I share the Essence20 news from Renegade’s latest virtual convention.
Now you know,
Ryan Costello
