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Pathfinder, Starfinder, Essence20, and other tabletop game news, reviews, and interviews blogs and podcasts, with a cast of creators who have worked on all of the above.
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When sisters Anya and Irina Kagan couldn't find a Hanukkah-themed party game for their family gatherings, they made Gelt Galore.

The latest Game Design Unboxed is available now on the #KnowDirectionNetwork.

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Game designers Anya and Irina Kagan next to their game Gelt Galore and the Game Design Unboxed podcast logo.
December 2, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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Ryan doesn't know Power Rangers. Neither does Charles. But here they are, trying to talk about the Power Rangers RPG in the latest Upshift on the #KnowDirectionNetwork.
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Lord Zedd and the Mighty Morphin Red Ranger from the cover of the Power Rangers RPG. Caption: We don't know Power Rangers.
November 28, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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We didn't expect to fall in love today, but here we are.

@bunnybheb.bsky.social turns TTRPG PCs into crochet characters and we are as smitten as we are impressed.
November 27, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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John, Ron, and Jason wish you all a happy #Thanksgaming and share what they are thankful for as gamers this year.
The latest Digital Divination is available now on the #KnowDirectionNetwork.
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Starfinder iconics enjoy a bountiful feast. Caption: Giving Thanks For Gaming Digital Divination 149
November 27, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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Hi everyone! We have a new update live on our 2e AoN with a new feature for PFS folks and some new books. We've also added info about our next big update, which will include some major architecture changes to resolve errors we've seen in the early US timezone. Check out the front page for details!
November 26, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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The Correct Incantation

#webcomic #krita #miniFantasyTheater
A comic in four panels: Panel 1. The gothic sorceress, dressed in dark, flowing robes, stands in the middle of a desolated land. She gazes at the colorful mechanical parrot flying near her shoulder: the Avian Intelligent Parrot. The sorceress asks with a hint of curiosity. > Gothic sorceress: "Hey, Avian Intelligence, what's the incantation for summoning a fireball?" > AI Parrot: ":sparkle emoji: The correct incantation for a fireball is "IgnisMe"." Panel 2. The gothic sorceress cracks a wicked smile, her eyes shining with anticipation as she raises her hands in front of her, fingers spread and ready to cast. > Gothic sorceress: "Alright, let's give it a shot... IgnisMe!" Panel 2(small insert in previous panel). Only the eyes of the gothic sorceress are visible in a large flame. > Gothic sorceress: "?!!" Panel 3. The gothic sorceress is burnt, her face contorted in a mix of shock, anger, and pain. Flames and smoke dance around her, her dark robes burnt and tattered, revealing exposed parts of her anatomy. > Gothic sorceress: "You #*$%@& bird! You gave me a self-immolation spell instead of a fireball spell!" Panel 4. As the sorceress facepalms, the Avian Intelligent parrot replies with stoicism. > AI Parrot: ":sparkle emoji: You're absolutely right! The correct incantation for a fireball is "PyroBolus"."
November 26, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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Pathfinder designer Joshua Birdsong tells Ryan why you need Monster Core 2, and then shares how he became a Pathfinder designer without any Paizo credits.

The latest episode of the Know Direction podcast is available now on the #KnowDirectionNetwork.
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Pathfinder iconic wizard Ezren with the face of Pathfinder designer Joshua Birdsong, next to an ambush copse, a Monster Core 3 wood elemental, behind a copy of Monster Core 2. Caption: MONSTER CORE 2 with JOSHUA BIRDSONG
November 26, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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The Runelords are back in town. This is fine. Right?

Check out the Revenge of the Runelords Adventure Path, first two installments available now!

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The image is a take on the "This is fine" meme. In the flames are various adversaries from the Revenge of the Runelords Adventure Path. In place of the usual dog is Ezren, the Pathfinder iconic human wizard, sitting in the chair with a text bubble above him with the text, "This is Fine." In the top left corner of the image is the "Pathfinder" logo.
November 24, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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As promised, Ryan brings the electricity shooting, opera singing Dynamo, one of the 1987 The Running Man's iconic Stalkers, to #Essence20 in the latest Essential Builds on the #KnowDirectionNetwork.
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Dynamo from The Running Man stands next to the Essential Builds logo like it's a sign that says "clap if you love Dynamo".
November 24, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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We're still uploading episodes of our original podcast, 3.5 Private Sanctuary, to an archive on Patreon. It's available to all member levels, including our free members.

Today's upload covers our thoughts on 3.5 psionics.

Jay thinks they're broken.

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November 20, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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Rob looks at end-of-the world RPG Last Kiss, and how the bleak plot and the hopeless task facing the PCs creates a memorable experience with enduring emotions.
The latest Investing In is available now on the #KnowDirectionNetwork.
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The cover of Brian Liberge's Last Kiss RPG.
November 20, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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The path to a Paizo staff position changes for everyone who walks it, but it's particularly rare to get hired without any Pathfinder credits.
Find out how Joshua Birdsong made the leap from fan to designer having only homebrewed and written for third party publishers.
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Fireside with Paizo designer Joshua Birdsong
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November 19, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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Twinkle, Twinkle designer Ammon Anderson talks about pulling himself out of pandemic-induced problems and getting on track to become a professional game designer.

The latest Game Design Unboxed is available now on the #KnowDirectionNetwork.

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Designer Ammon Anderson holding up a copy of his game Twinkle, Twinkle next to the Game Design Unboxed logo.
November 18, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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The all new, all different Paizo.com is online? What do we think?
November 18, 2025 at 2:08 AM
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When Paizo gives you site outage, Pathfinder fans make site outage art!
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Took a break from game development to have some fun and make a little robot guy inspired by the @paizo.com website development robot. Tested myself to make this in under 2 hours to see how my progress is going. I’m pretty happy with the final result! This is my 6 month benchmark. #pathfinder2e
November 17, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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Ryan and Charles look at the only Ranger Role in #Essence20 that isn't Mighty or Morphin.

The latest Upshift is available now on the #KnowDirectionNetwork.

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G.I. JOE's original ranger, Stalker, moves through the jungle with his gun at the ready. CAPTION: Rangers in the G.I. JOE Roleplaying Game.
November 14, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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November is a 3rd level Occult caster...

#Pathfinder2e #PathfinderRPG #PathfinderArt #KnowDirectionNetwork
The caption "November is a 3rd level Occult caster..." along with a screengrab of the Darkness spell.
November 14, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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If you have 1st level Starfinder adventure writing questions,
John, Jason, and Ron have have 1st level Starfinder adventure writing answers!
The latest Digital Divination is available now on the #KnowDirectionNetwork.
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An amurrun envoy accompanies the "Crafting 1st level adventures for SF2" caption.
November 13, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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Monster Core 2 co-lead Joshua Birdsong talks Pathfinder's third second monster book.

How did he pick the monsters, the authors, and the art? What are the perks of being the lead? What did he learn about designing Pathfinder 2e monsters?

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Monster Core 2 with co-lead Joshua Birdsong
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November 12, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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Reaper's releasing miniatures of Chibi Valeros, Chibi Seelah, Chimi Amiri, and Regular Proportions Harsk!
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New release: Pathfinder Chibi Miniatures!
These officially licensed Pathfinder figures are sculpted by Gene Van Horne and painted by Drew Olds. A fun new addition for painters, players, and collectors.

Now available at www.reapermini.com/search/pfchibi

#ReaperMiniatures #Pathfinder #MiniPainting
November 11, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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Fill in the blank to guess GM Jason Keeley's description of an NPC in the latest episode of Intrepid Heroes:
"He has a large Leela from Futurama ____________"
The cast of Intrepid Heroes on the Know Direction Network, accompanied by Leela from Futurama.
November 10, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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Ryan accidentally makes a tree pun, and deliberately makes 50 other tree puns, as he builds an original Decepticon Arboreal Infiltrator in the latest Essential Builds on the #KnowDirectionNetwork.
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Decepticon Soundwave but with a tree bark texture and an angry ringed wood face. He has a chainsaw blade built into his forearm and a woodcutter mounted to his back. Next to him is a log, representing his Alt Mode. Caption: Analog - Decepticon Arboreal Infiltrator The Essential Builds blog logo accompanies the image.
November 7, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Ryan randomly chooses a monster from the latest #Pathfinder2e sourcebook, Monster Core 2, and uses the stat block to write an adventure around it.
Part 1 of Know Direction 308 - Monster Month
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How Pathfinder Stat Blocks Tell Stories
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November 6, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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If you want to recreate your favourite childhood scaring moment for a spooky #Essence20 session, Ryan and Charles have you covered.
The latest episode of Upshift is available on the #KnowDirectionNetwork.
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A banner depicting spooky examples from the five Essence20 settings: Roadblock melting into purple goo. Optimus Prime's decaying body. Princess Celestia's evil alter ego, Daybreaker. Power Rangers monster Pumpkin Rapper. A Night Vale plastic bag! Caption: Spooooky Accompanied by the Upshift logo.
October 31, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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It's the 18th anniversary of the launch of what would become the Know Direction Network.

Our original podcast isn't on the site anymore, but it's archived on our Patreon.

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October 31, 2025 at 2:18 AM