With Pathfinder 2E on the horizon and my sometimes limited time on the Know Direction Discord channel (and if you haven’t joined us there, what are you waiting for? There are some awesome people hanging out there) I called...
When crafting an encounter, the environment you choose is almost as important as the creatures your PCs face. Features of the battlefield such as difficult terrain, differing elevations, ambient lighting, and even hazards can dramatically change the way the...
As fans of [insert your favorite franchise], we often geek out together about various elements of each installment. We obsess over small details and grow attached to characters and storylines. As gamers, we often do that with published settings...
Hello, and welcome to Iconic Design! Two weeks ago in Know Direction: Beyond, I mentioned this idea for an armored solarian build that uses light weapons, taking advantage of flashing strikes and the Multi-Weapon Fighting feat. Since today marks...
Deus Ex Machina, Generic Cleric, or a Gentle Nudge? To some players and groups the mere mention of GM PC causes them to hiss like cheesy vampires at sunlight and wooden crosses. Some are completely baffled by the concept,...
When your government is collapsing and the leader of your nation is a murder, you might think a safehouse is the ideal place to be. Not for our adventurers! Taldor needs them, and their own safety is just one...
Hi, my name is James and welcome to Code/Switch. Today I want to talk about food. What do your characters eat in Pathfinder? Are their meals always lavish Heroes Feasts, or do you just eat whatever you kill raw...
Almost every established roleplaying group is going to have a long history of beloved and hated characters, inside jokes, and memorable set pieces. Today we talk about bringing a newcomer into the group and pacing the speed at which...
Alex and Perram break down Starfinder’s Solarian and give their thoughts on the class that harnesses the power of the stars.
PaizoCon is days away! Paizo’s Sara Marie joins us to talk about what to expect, and what to prepare.