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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Rest easy, anyone who is worried about the future of Know Direction: the farewell in the title is not about the network; we are back for another year. Mostly. After three and a half years writing for you from...
In Keyword Design, I use a single word as inspiration for a mundane item, a magic item, a feat or trait, a spell, and a class option. Today’s word is “taste” as suggested by Nick V. Mmmmm… Pathfinder. I...