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On the next Know Direction Beyond Live, Alex and James speculate on what Starfinder’s first round of releases will have in store. Join them live, Wednesday, March 5th, on Twitch! knowdirectionpodcast.com/event/know-d...

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Ian Clayman shares the thrills and challenges of capturing the feel of Survivor when adapting the longest running reality TV show into a tabletop game. The latest Game Design Unboxed is available now on the #KnowDirectionNetwork. knowdirectionpodcast.com/2025/02/game...

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The mix of commitment to gaming and concern in the eyes of the unflipping table emoji speaks to us.

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John, Ron, and Jason share their thoughts on Thurston Hillman and Jenny Jarzabski's recent #Starfinder2e news livestream. The latest episode of Digital Divination is available now on the #KnowDirectionNetwork. knowdirectionpodcast.com/2025/02/digi...

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Our Intrepid Heroes meet with Nikk-Nakk in a scrapyard, only to be ambushed! The latest episode of the #KnowDirectionNetwork actual play of the #Starfinder2e adventure, A Cosmic Birthday, is available now. knowdirectionpodcast.com/2025/02/intr...

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Ryan brings a Captain America of another feather to #Essence20 in the latest Essential Builds. knowdirectionpodcast.com/2025/02/esse...

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Rob looks into the infinite possibilities of negative existence, creating a Void element for the #Pathfinder2e Kineticist in the latest Investing In on the #KnowDirectionNetwork. knowdirectionpodcast.com/2025/02/inve...

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We hope that #Starfinder2e has an intuitive system for ship combat. When our players go on about which NPCs should hook up, we need rules to definitively revolve these arguments!

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Sure wish Pathfinder 1E had a DC by Level chart. Trying to suss out a DC for a home conversion to Pathfinder 2e and so much of this feels like vibes. Hey @rulelord2e.com how did you determine your DC conversion table? What metrics did you use for 1E DCs?

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Connie Vogelmann tells Danielle how she went from playtester to published designer, and how Apiary, her worker placement tile laying game about a colony of bees in space, evolved. The latest Game Design Unboxed is available now on the #KnowDirectionNetwork. knowdirectionpodcast.com/2025/02/gdu1...

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Ryan shares an update about how achieving the #KnowDirectionNetwork 's 2025 goals is coming along. www.patreon.com/posts/kd-pro...

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The #Starfinder design team released a #Starfinder2e playtest revision last month, so Alex and James compare the changes to their feedback from last episode. The latest Know Direction: Beyond is available now on the #KnowDirectionNetwork. knowdirectionpodcast.com/2025/02/know...

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John, Ron, and Jason go over the rules and their philosophies for designing encounters in #Starfinder2e (which mostly applies to #Pathfinder2e too!). The latest Digital Divination is available now on the #KnowDirectionNetwork. knowdirectionpodcast.com/2025/02/digi...

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Director of Logistics Ryan Costello shared the plans for a 2025 refresh of the #KnowDirectionNetwork on Patreon at a Free-to-the-Public tier. www.patreon.com/posts/know-d...

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Our slime-caked Intrepid Heroes encounter someone familiar. The latest episode of the #KnowDirectionNetwork actual play of the #Starfinder2e adventure, A Cosmic Birthday, is available now. knowdirectionpodcast.com/2025/02/intr...

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If you, like Rob Pontious, see yourself needing breaks from reality in 2025, Rob shares the #TTRPGs he's looking forward to Investing In this year. #KnowDirectionNetwork knowdirectionpodcast.com/2025/01/inve...

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Alex and James look over the #Starfinder2e playtest errata. Do the changes reflect their opinions from last episode? Find out tonight, live on Twitch! knowdirectionpodcast.com/event/know-d...

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David Gordon tells Danielle about bringing LEGO to the tabletop for his light strategy co-design Monkey Palace. The latest episode of Game Design Unboxed is available now on the #KnowDirectionNetwork. knowdirectionpodcast.com/2025/01/game...

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Ryan's latest build is unbeatable! He brings Squirrel Girl to #Essence20 in today's Essential Builds on the #KnowDirectionNetwork. knowdirectionpodcast.com/2025/01/esse...

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Space goes on forever, so John, Ron, and Jason help you populate your #Starfinder2e campaigns with advice on making new aliens and importing #Pathfinder2e monsters. The latest episode of Digital Divination is available now on the #KnowDirectionNetwork. knowdirectionpodcast.com/2025/01/digi...

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Ryan accepts a fan's challenge to build Ultraman as an #Essence20 PC, even though he barely knows the character. The latest Essential Builds is available now on the #KnowDirectionNetwork. knowdirectionpodcast.com/2025/01/esse...

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There's just no negotiating with massive piles of goo in #Starfinder2e. The latest episode of Intrepid Heroes is available now on the #KnowDirectionNetwork. knowdirectionpodcast.com/2025/01/intr...

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Rob Pontious cracks open #Pathfinder2e 's Divine Mysteries in the latest Investing In on the #KnowDirectionNetwork. knowdirectionpodcast.com/2025/01/inve...

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Danielle turns the tables on Building the Game podcast host Jason Slingerland to talk to him about designing his mythological story drafting game Tír na nÓg. The latest episode of Game Design Unboxed is available now on the #KnowDirectionNetwork. knowdirectionpodcast.com/2025/01/game...

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John, Ron, and Jason can't wait for #STarfinder2e! They tell you why in the latest episode of Digital Divination on the #KnowDirectionNetwork. knowdirectionpodcast.com/2025/01/digi...

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As if evil ads popping up wasn't bad enough, now our Intrepid Heroes have to deal with ghost couriers. The latest episode of the #KnowDirectionNetwork actual play of #Starfinder2e Cosmic Birthday is available now! knowdirectionpodcast.com/2025/01/intr...

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Transformers historian and super fan Jim Sorenson tells Ryan about joining the Essence20 writing team on Enigma of Combination and Technorganic Secrets. The latest episode of Upshift is available now on the #KnowDirectionNetwork.

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PAX Unplugged may have passed, but the memories are still fresh. Rob Pontious shares his favourite moments in the latest Investing In one the #KnowDirectionNetwork.

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Alex and James share their thoughts on the Starfinder second edition playtest rulebook. Know Direction Beyond 92 is live tonight at 9pm Eastern in front of a Twitch audience.

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Mads Fløe tells Danielle about co-designing Shake that City, and working out the cube dropping device at the heart of this tile drafting city builder.

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Our Intrepid Heroes take on an Azlanti Star Empire killer robot guard, which is immune to any attack that targets the soul. #KnowDirectionNetwork #Starfinder2e knowdirectionpodcast.com/2024/12/intr...

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The #Pathfinder2e Necromancer and Runesmith playtest classes are out! What's your favourite flavour: Doom metal, power metal, folk metal, or black metal? paizo.com/pathfinderpl...

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Rob Pontious isn't just attending PAX Unplugged 2024, he's Investing In it! knowdirectionpodcast.com/2024/12/inve...

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Necromancer and Runesmith playtest starts Monday!

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Ryan plays #DungeonsAndDragons with #Essence20, building Hank The Ranger in the latest Essential Builds on the #KnowDirectionNetwork. knowdirectionpodcast.com/2024/12/esse...

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In addition to discussing Trekking the World Second Edition, Danielle and Underdog Studios president Nick Bentley discuss modern ideas for publishing #tabletopgames. The latest GDU is available now on the #KnowDirectionNetwork. knowdirectionpodcast.com/2024/12/game...

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