What started as one gamer wanting to talk about his love of a game grew into a podcast network. Ryan founded what would become the Know Direction Podcast network with Jason "Jay" Dubsky, his friend and fellow 3.5 enthusiast. They and their game group moved on to Pathfinder, and the Know Direction podcast network was born.
Now married and a father, Ryan continues to serve the network as the director of logistics and co-host of Upshift podcast, dedicated to the Essence20 RPG system he writes for and helped design.
You can find out more about Ryan and the history of the network in this episode of Presenting: http://knowdirectionpodcast.com/2021/01/presenting-ryan-costello/
Party! With a chance for up to 100% fewer deaths than the last party. Pay no mind to the grid map measured in 5′ squares. Listen Now! (mp3) Adventurous is a production of the Know Direction Network. Adventurous plays...
Continuing the topic suggested by Discord chatter AJ, today we look at the importance of balance between rules in the game. Mechanical Balance A game is balanced when all options have equal effectiveness. Rock–Paper–Scissors is balanced because every option...
Listeners may have picked up an uncharacteristic negative vibe from my comments of late. I felt it was important to explicitly state my feelings on 2nd Edition to leave no room for interpretation. We managed to get a copy...
With so much lying on the horizon, our adventurers must plan their lies out before they can proceed. That, and some SHOPPING! Listen Now! (mp3) Adventurous is a production of the Know Direction Network. Adventurous plays on the Roll20...
Discord chatter AJ suggested I discuss my take on balance in games, specifically how necessary I thought it was. This being Behind the Screens and not Dear DovahQueen, I’ll keep us GMs in mind as I address this topic,...
In this special episode of Geek Together, Cathy discusses her recent revelation about her own sexuality, and the support she received from her friends and family. Featuring Cathy Dolan Listen now!
With the crown fallen, our adventurers move on to the Taldan county of Meratt, and our players move onto War for the Crown Book 2: Songbird, Scion, Saboteur. Listen Now! (mp3) Adventurous is a production of the Know Direction Network....
“Different players play for different reasons” is the core of this blog’s philosophy, so naturally I am interested in the topic of player motivation. As should you, GMs. I was recently reintroduced to one of the game industry’s most...
And now, the thrilling conclusion of Pathfinder Society’s War for the Crown tie-in scenario, Lion’s Justice! (Fascinated Ezren art by Cathy Dolan) Listen Now! (mp3) Adventurous is a production of the Know Direction Network. Adventurous plays on the Roll20...
Perram surprised me with a gift certificate for a Hero Forge miniature for Christmas (thanks Perram!). I’ve been critical of the quality of Hero Forge miniatures in the past, but I do enjoy the service and am a repeat...