Welcome to Essential Builds, also known as How To Build Your Pop Culture Essence20 Player Characters. Inspired by the live action remake currently in theatres, and by Rob’s review of Warrenguard yesterday,I decided to build the most popular dragon...
“You are a dragonrider. You were selected at a young age by the people of your home to travel to the Caldera, to bond with a dragon, and to train in the rigors of aerial combat. Whoever you were...
Alex and James crack open the first Starfinder 2e hardcover, and the first Starfinder hardcover since Mechageddon, the Starfinder Galaxy Guide. Listen Now! (mp3)
In episode 117 of Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication we talk with game designer Simon Weinberg about his journey from reviewing terrible games to realizing just how tough it is to make good ones. He shares lessons from...
That’s right, Now You Know is back! And that’s not all. For the past few months, I’ve quietly increased the network’s output in a few important areas. First of all, the Patreon. For the longest time, the only bonus content...
Ryan and Charles talk about the Essence20 panels and announcements at RenegadeCon 2025. Listen Now! (mp3) Featuring Letter From Snake Eyes part 4, generously provided by Wordburglar. Check it and other amazing 80s-inspired out at Wordburglar.com. Although the host...
With just 8 weeks left until the release of Starfinder 2, RPG freelance author John Godek, Paizo Senior Game Designer Jason Keeley, and Dungeon & Dragons Designer Ron Lundeen discuss what Starfinder 1 adventures to play now! Listen Now!...
It can’t be bargained with. It can’t be reasoned with. It doesn’t feel pity. Or remorse. Or fear. And it absolutely will not stop—ever—until you are dead. Assuming you are its target. Even if you aren’t, your odds of...