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11 April

Essential Builds – Sergeant-At-Arms Slaughter

Written by Ryan Costello

When snakes threaten WWEternia, the Masters of the WWE Universe turn to Sgt. Slaughter, the Heroic Sergeant-At-Arms! Welcome to Essential Builds, maggots! This blog that turns popular culture icons —sometimes more than one mashed together— into Essence20 Player Characters. ...

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10 April

Investing In: Sorshen, former Runelord of Lust

Written by Rob Pontious

“I once ruled through desire and domination. Now, I seek to inspire, not compel. Power means nothing without purpose.” – Sorshen, former Runelord of Lust I find Sorshen quite fascinating, especially her role for New Thassilon, leading Eurythnia after...

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09 April

Know Direction Beyond 95: Potpourri Portents

Written by Ryan Costello

After the recent Paizo Live stream with the Starfinder staff, Alex and James cover a lot of little bits of news about Starfinder 2e. Listen Now! (mp3)

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08 April

Game Design Unboxed 112: Sentai & Sensibility

Written by Ryan Costello

In episode 112 of Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication we talk with Bug Boll about their first published solo design in the RPG space, Sentai & Sensibility! A new, niche-themed adventure from 9th Level Games where the unique...

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03 April

Digital Divination 132 – What We’re Playing

Written by John Godek

John, Ron, and Jason talk about about what games they are playing now as they wait for Starfinder 2nd Edition. Listen Now! Ron Lundeen is an employee of Wizards of the Coast and his opinions are his own.

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01 April

Gamers Frustrated, Campaigns Ruined By “All 1s” April 1st Prank

Written by Ryan Costello

April 1st, 2025 – Polyhedrons the world over thought it would be fun to prank their gaming groups with a full day of rolling only 1s. As the missed attacks and failed saving throws piled up, the severe consequences of...

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31 March

Intrepid Heroes 155 – Moonwalking Robots?

Written by John Godek

Our heroes encounter a deadly moonwalking robot as they find someone has beat them to the vault! Listen Now!(mp3)

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28 March

Essential Builds – Conan O’Brien

Written by Ryan Costello

It’s a good thing Essence20 settings are team-based, because today’s build needs a friend. Welcome to Essential Builds, the blog that ties Essence20 strings to popular culture icons and makes them dance. I’m Ryan Costello, one of the designers...

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27 March

Investing In: NPC Core’s Ancestries

Written by Rob Pontious

“We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads of the tapestry are equal in value no matter what their color.” – Maya Angelou Mmm, if only more leaders...

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25 March

Game Design Unboxed 111 – Floristry

Written by Ryan Costello

In episode 111 of Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication we talk with TAM about his game, Floristry, which is the first release by UP Games – a new publishing company in the tabletop space that he is a...

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