The 2nd Edition playtest is here, and we’re all still getting used to some of the new mechanics. Old habits die hard, and secret checks are easy to forget. Here’s a few ideas for how to make them easier...
I thought you said this desert was devoid of life? Aye, I did. So we are not going to encounter anything except possibly giant scorpions? Correct. Then what the bloody heck is a dwarven keep doing in this ravine?...
GM Ryan takes network members Perram, Alex, Andrew, James, and Loren through the first part of the Pathfinder Playtest module, Doomsday Dawn.
Hello everyone, and welcome to Guidance! Well, it’s as I promised last week—I’ve scurried out of the woodworks to give some of my thoughts on this new, big playtest thing that Paizo is currently doing. For more intel on...
The only thing between our adventurers and their missing ally is Smiles. Listen Now! (mp3) Know Direction: Adventurous is a production of the Know Direction Network. Adventurous plays on the Roll20 virtual tabletop and uses the War For The...
Before you read this blog post, click on this link. Okay, now that the music is playing (or done) let’s move on. I never grew up with an Xbox, but I definitely knew about Halo. I had family and...
Last time on Craft (Adventure) we talked about how to create a memorable and effective single combat encounter with a BBEG or other nasty foe. This time, I’d like to take a look at building encounters where the PCs...
The designers of the Starfinder RPG stand ready to take your game rules questions in this open-ended audience-participation question-and-answer session!
“You want to see the galaxy? How about a trip to the Outer Rings … Zegema Beach, huh?” How do you create the perfect vacation spot that people will pay well for and travel beyond their system to enjoy?...
Welcome to the newest installment of Burst of Insight. GenCon was as always a crazy 4+ day extravaganza of gaming. It’s been two weeks and I’m still buzzing with excitement and ideas. We’ll talk more about that in the...