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30 December

Upshift 039 with Jim Sorenson

Written by Ryan Costello

Transformers historian and super fan Jim Sorenson tells Ryan about joining the Essence20 writing team on Enigma of Combination and Technorganic Secrets. Listen Now! (mp3) Featuring Letter From Snake Eyes part 4, generously provided by Wordburglar. Check it and...

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25 December

Digital Divination 125 – Holiday Traditions

Written by John Godek

John and Jason stray off topic with the closing of the year and talk about their holiday traditions. Listen Now!

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23 December

Intrepid Heroes 148 – Beware the Ads!

Written by John Godek

Our heroes are inundated with holographic ads that do more than try to sell products! Listen Now!(mp3)

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19 December

Investing In: PAX Unplugged 2024 Highlights

Written by Rob Pontious

“When we say Welcome Home, we mean it – for ALL gamers. The policies of PAX exist at all PAX shows – attendees may use the restroom consistent with their gender. We are needed here, and we aren’t going...

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17 December

Game Design Unboxed 104: Shake that City

Written by Ryan Costello

In episode 104 of Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication we talk with Mads Fløe about their co-design Shake that City. The draw of the game was a device that randomized how to drop out 9 different cubes in...

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13 December

Know Direction Beyond 91 – Thankless Devouring

Written by Ryan Costello

Alex takes James, Randal, and Rob through a Thanksgiving one shot of the Starfinder Second Edition playtest. Listen Now! (mp3)

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12 December

Digital Divination 124 – Pathfinder Characters in Starfinder 2e

Written by John Godek

John and Ron talk about bringing Pathfinder 2e characters into a Starfinder 2e adventure. Listen Now! Ron Lundeen is an employee of Wizards of the Coast and his opinions are his own.

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09 December

Intrepid Heroes 147 – Teamwork!

Written by John Godek

The newly formed team tackle a dangerous animated statue! Listen Now!(mp3)

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05 December

Investing In: PAXUnplugged 2024

Written by Rob Pontious

It’s time again for PAX Unplugged! I love this convention because it’s a bit more contained and focused than Gen Con. I see a ton of friends from across the country, especially my MonsterHearts, Gehenna Gaming family. There’s always...

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04 December

Essential Builds – Hank The Ranger

Written by Ryan Costello

Hey, look! A Dungeons & Dragons build! Welcome to Essential Builds, the blog that turns popular culture icons into Essence20 characters, even if they’re characters from another RPG. I’m Ryan Costello, one of the designers of the Essence20 system...

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