Ryan Costello

28 February

Behind the Screens – NPCs with Autism

Written by Ryan Costello

Recently, Pathfinder enthusiast Cassidy Allison posted the following to the Pathfinder Society Facebook group: “Anyone know of any scenarios that feature an autistic NPC? I have a deep and meaningful craving. #ActuallyAutistic” I value this question as much as...

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28 February

Geek Together 23 – Loren!

Written by Ryan Costello

The Network’s own DovahQueen, Loren Sieg, has her first conversation with Ryan, then we get a classic recording with Jon Legault from before the hiatus. Featuring Loren Sieg and Jon Legault . Listen now!

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21 February

Keyword Design – “Intelligence”

Written by Ryan Costello

In Keyword Design, I use a single word as inspiration for a mundane item, a magic item, a feat, a spell, and a class option. Today’s word is “Intelligence” as suggested by… well, no one. In the last Keyword...

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19 February

Iconic Design – Cackles and Quips

Written by Ryan Costello

Ryan here, taking over for Alex to expand upon my latest PFS character, as mentioned in the banter segment of Know Direction episode 172. My understanding of Hollywood changed when I heard The Joker described as a dream character...

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15 February

Behind The Screens: Inspired By… Lego Elves

Written by Ryan Costello

Inspired By is a new Behind the Screens subseries in which Ryan talks about something everyday he cames across -be it a book, song, toy, etc- that inspired him as a GM. In today’s installment, he talks about the...

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07 February

Keyword Design – Cunning

Written by Ryan Costello

In Keyword Design, I use a single word as inspiration for a mundane item, a magic item, a feat, a spell, and a class option. Today’s word is “Cunning” as suggested by Aaron. Here’s a confession: I haven’t been...

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03 February

Geek Together 022 – Cogswell/Nightmare

Written by Ryan Costello

We are easing back into Geek Together’s new format. Part 1 features an interview with Jordan Cosgwell, a DOTA Geek whose cultural blindspots fascinate Ryan. Part 2 features the return of Cathy, talking about our recent Nightmare game night. Featuring Catherine...

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01 February

Behind the Screens – GM/Players Sync-Up Flow Chart

Written by Ryan Costello

The following situation emerged shortly into a session run by my friend and first time GM Amelie (pronounced Emily, despite what your eyes might tell you): After killing a monster that ambushed us in a room with cavernous cracks...

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24 January

Keyword Design – “Singleton”

Written by Ryan Costello

In Keyword Design, I use a single word as inspiration for a mundane item, a magic item, a feat, a spell, and a class option. Today’s word is “Singleton” as suggested by Peter. Peter’s suggestions were technical and tied...

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18 January

Behind the Screens – How PCs Roll

Written by Ryan Costello

I have declared on the podcast on a number of occasions that making players roll their damage dice with their to-hit dice to save time is the worst commonly given advice to GMs. However, before today, I haven’t articulated...

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