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06 February

Burst of Insight—8 Weird Prompts for GMs

Written by Andrew Marlowe
Burst of Insight
Sometimes you need a weird idea to get through a momentary GM block. Here are eight several prompts to spark your imagination. Some are novel, some cliché any or all of them might give you some fun ideas. Working for...
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05 February

Iconic Design—Alex’s Workshop: E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!

Written by Alex Augunas
OH MAN! EAGLES ARE SUPERBOWL CHAMPIONS! Sorry. I’m not a big football fan, but I AM a Philadelphian, and when our team is in the big game and casts off the shackles of a 52-year long win drought, you’re...
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03 February

Geek Together 022 – Cogswell/Nightmare

Written by Ryan Costello
We are easing back into Geek Together’s new format. Part 1 features an interview with Jordan Cosgwell, a DOTA Geek whose cultural blindspots fascinate Ryan.  Part 2 features the return of Cathy, talking about our recent Nightmare game night. Featuring Catherine...
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02 February

Monstrous Physique — Andalite

Written by Luis Loza
Growing up (as a 90’s kid!), I encountered a number of book series, such as the Harry Potter series, Goosebumps, and others. The most ubiquitous of these series was Animorphs. It seemed no matter where I went, be it...
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01 February

Behind the Screens – GM/Players Sync-Up Flow Chart

Written by Ryan Costello
The following situation emerged shortly into a session run by my friend and first time GM Amelie (pronounced Emily, despite what your eyes might tell you): After killing a monster that ambushed us in a room with cavernous cracks...
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01 February

Know Direction 171 – Interview with Paizo’s Erik Mona

Written by Jefferson Thacker
What does 2018 bring for Pathfinder and Starfinder? How has the success of Starfinder gone? More comics?! Paizo’s Erik Mona joins us to talk about the future of Paizo.
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31 January

Dear DovahQueen – Finding Meaning in Death

Written by Loren Sieg
Death happens. Sometimes characters die, and it’s rarely enjoyed by anyone. Today, we’re going to try to find a way to kill a PC that the controlling-player is actually pretty okay with.
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30 January

Know Direction: Beyond 010 – The Technomancer

Written by Jefferson Thacker
Starfinder’s Technomancer blends the Fantasy and the Sci-Fi together like no other class, we review it on this week’s Know Direction: Beyond.
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30 January

Code/Switch – My Mom Thinks I’m Cool

Written by James Ballod
Hi, my name is James and welcome to Code/Switch. Today I want to talk about an attribute. Not cunning, guile, or bravery, I’m talking 3D6 drop the lowest attribute. The attribute in question is Charisma and I want to...
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29 January

Iconic Design — The One Where Alex Usurps His Friend’s Idea

Written by Alex Augunas
As one might expect, I have a lot of friends who are Pathfinder players, what being a Venture-Agent and all that. One of my friends (he was actually our healer in our now-complete Reign of Winter group) loves making...
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