Know Direction

23 October

Investing In: New Mythic Archetypes, NO SPOILERS

Written by Rob Pontious

The absolute pursuit of personal power was almost universal among the runelords of ancient Thassilon. In their haste to stave off death, they created personal demiplanes, embraced undeath, fashioned powerful artifacts, and created foreboding strongholds in obscure branches of...

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21 October

Game Design Unboxed 126: Space Base

Written by Ryan Costello

In episode 126 of Game Design Unboxed, we chat with John D. Clair about his journey from gamifying mazes to becoming a full-time tabletop designer. He shares how setting clear goals, focusing only on games he is excited about, and reworking...

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17 October

Upshift 52: Rebuilding the S.H.A.R.C.

Written by Ryan Costello

As the designer of the Essence20 version of G.I. JOE’s iconic flying submarine, Ryan takes full responsibility for it being built wrong. He uses this opportunity to show off he Essence20 vehicle design rules and correct his mistake. You...

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16 October

Digital Divination 146 – Starfinder: Afterlight Media Event News!

Written by John Godek

John shares information from Epictellers’ recent Starfinder: Afterlight media event and Jason gives his top recommendations for space fantasy games to play as you wait! Listen Now! Watch Now!

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13 October

Intrepid Heroes 169 – The Body (Murder in Metal City Session 4)

Written by John Godek

While investigating the murder of Tier 99 Professor, our heroes make a grisly discovery. Join our Intrepid Heroes as they solve the mystery of the Murder in Metal City! Cast: Jason Keeley – GM Alex Speidel – Patsy Van...

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10 October

Essential Builds – Buffy The Vampire Slayer

Written by Ryan Costello

In every fortnight, there is a chosen one. They alone stood out in popular culture. They are the essential build. October is spooky season, so we’re building humanity’s best line of defense against everything supernatural and scary. When things...

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08 October

Know Direction Beyond 101: GM Core Review

Written by Ryan Costello

Starfinder players aren’t the only ones Paizo treated to a new hardcover 2e sourcebook. Alex and James share their thoughts on the SF2 GM Core. Recorded live on Twitch. Listen Now! (mp3)

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07 October

Game Design Unboxed 125: Gems of Iridescia

Written by Ryan Costello

In episode 125 of Game Design Unboxed, we chat with Roberto Panetta, designer of Gems of Iridescia and founder of Rock, Stone & Dice Games. Roberto shares how his background in toy and game retail gave him the marketing and...

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03 October

Upshift 51: Vehicles In Essence20

Written by Ryan Costello

Vehicles play a major role in G.I. JOE, Power Rangers, and, obviously, Transformers. But how do they work in Essence20? Charles, who is running a session with at least one vehicle combat soon, asks Ryan, who designed the Essence20...

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02 October

Digital Divination 145 – New Starfinder 2 Adventure: Guilt of the Grave World

Written by John Godek

Jason, John, and Ron take a quick look at the first Starfinder 2 Adventure Path: Guilt of the Grave World by Michael Bramnik. Listen Now! Watch Now!

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