One question that’s been bouncing around social media writer circles recently, “Why do you write?” hit me a little flat-footed. That question forced me to look back at 30+ years tapping on a keyboard and really ask myself about...
When Ryan approached me to write for the Know Direction blog, I was honored. He suggested I write about something I’m passionate about. Well, that’s easy, the thing I’m most passionate about is my own gaming-themed business! The following...
The Know Direction Network once again opens our doors to our friends in the industry, influencers we admire, and people we believe have something to say, and we want to hear it. For the next two weeks, the Know...
Hey, there! Luis, here! I can’t get away from the fun of Super Smash Bros., it seems and this time I’ve decided to stat up another character from the series. This week’s entry, Princess Peach, is particularly special to...
The excitement of a new game is magical. Game Masters start talking about the world to explore with broad ideas of theme and mood. Players dig up character ideas or start fleshing out new ones, especially if there’s new...
Hello, Know Direction readers, and welcome to Alex Analyzes! Okay, so do you remember almost two months ago when I wrote Alex Analyzes: A Hero Forge Color review? Yeah, I can’t believe it’s been two months earlier. Welcome to...
The modular nature of Pathfinder Second Edition makes it perfect for variant rules. These rules are intuitive, easy to explain, and can help create positive resonance by helping enhance the themes of your specific campaign with associated rules! The “Incremental...
Every week, Recall Knowledge recaps the Know Direction content of the past week, a preview of the Know Direction content of the week to come, and the director of operations, Ryan Costello, thoughts on the state of the network....
DovahQueen: Bend the Knee Since 2015, the DovahQueen has been taking your questions and giving advice to improve your games. Now the tables are turned in this DovahQueen series; Loren is asking the questions and a panel of three...
Welcome back to Phantasmal Killer, a blog delving into weird and fun game mechanics and how you can take advantage of them to bring new ideas to life at your tabletop. In each article I look at using a...