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Know Direction Network

Know Direction Network
Game Design
Tabletop Games
Starfinder Second Edition
Scum and Villainy
Force Ghosts
Board Games
Inquisitor Spire
A Midsummer Night's Fayre
Kyber Crystal
Kickstarter
Jedi Temple
Starfinder
Pathfinder
Gencon
Scum and Villainy RPG
Party Games
Lanelia
Erteth
Oggdo Bogdo
Game Mechanics

All of Know Direction’s Shows, including Pathfinder and Starfinder News, Reviews, Interviews, and Actual Play podcasts.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes200Founded16 years ago
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Latest Episodes

In episode 136 of Game Design Unboxed, we chat with freelance game designer (and Danielle’s co-designer on Tricky Kids), Steven Ungaro, who shares his “zero-to-three-games-in-a-year-hero” design journey.

They discuss how discovering hobby games led ... more

Paizo’s Starfinder Society Developer Jessica Catalan updates Alex and James on the past, present, and future of SFS.

Recorded live on Twitch.

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At last our heroes find the Professor’s killer! But wait, he was trying to save the universe? Clearly there is more to the story.

Join our Intrepid Heroes as they solve the mystery of the Murder in Metal City!

Cast:

Jason Keeley – GM

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In episode 135 of Game Design Unboxed, we chat with freelance game designer Kristen Mott, whose game design journey began with creating games for her kids to play at home to supplement homeschooling.

We talk about how kids are great built-in playtes... more

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Recent Guests

Steven Ungaro
Co-designer on Tricky Kids and freelance game designer
Independent designer
Episode: Game Design Unboxed 136: Tricky Pigs
Jessica Catalan
Paizo senior developer
Paizo
Episode: Intrepid Heroes 179 – The Killer (Murder in Metal City Session 13)– The Killer (Murder in Metal City Session 13)
Kristen Mott
Freelance game designer for Insectrum and Dinosaur Exhibit.
Episode: Game Design Unboxed 135: Stable Times
Reed Ambrose
Freelance game designer and first-time designer of Wispwood.
Episode: Game Design Unboxed 134 – Wispwood
Hunter Johnson
Board member on Unpubb, nonprofit focused on supporting game designers.
Episode: Game Design Unboxed 134 – Wispwood
Mike Kimmel
Senior Developer on the Starfinder team at Paizo
Paizo
Episode: Know Direction Beyond 104: The Kimmel Conspiracy with Mike Kimmel
Paul Salomon
Game Designer and Creative Director of Game Head
Game Head
Episode: Game Design Unboxed 133 – Honey Buzz
Matt Leacock
Renowned game designer known for cooperative games like Pandemic.
Episode: Game Design Unboxed 131: Pandemic
Joe Hout
Designer of the Spotlight game and Three Chapters
Amigo Games
Episode: Game Design Unboxed 130: Three Chapters

Hosts

Ryan Costello
One of the designers of the Essence20 system, he often emphasizes game mechanics and player experience.
Charles Cushman
Co-host discussing the Essence20 system, focusing on game intricacies and community engagement.
John
Co-host of Digital Divination, often reflecting on gaming trends and community experiences.
Ron
Co-host of Digital Divination, involved in discussions about gaming culture and experiences.
Jason
Co-host of Digital Divination and other actual play sessions, known for his engaging storytelling within games.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 115 ratings
  • Used to be very good.

    Used to be a go to podcast and one I would recommend. Lately. Its lost it spark. Hosts talk like they are on NPR and could put you to sleep. Don’t know why hosts were chosen when main hosts were leaving but they did not find folks who know the game and are excited to talk about it at all, let alone produce consistent content. Very sad that I just don’t want to listen anymore.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    NerdBoy77
    United States2 years ago
  • Slipping

    I used to be a regular listener and even contributor for the show, but ever since Ryan and Perram passed the helm, the show seems to have taken a turn. We don’t seem to get a much as far as pathfinder news and insights anymore. Also the pathfinder content has shifted its focus to social issues over rpg info in my opinion, which I didn’t think was the focus of the podcast.

    I do still greatly enjoy Digital Divination and their content, just miss when we got comparable discussion of pathfinder.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Bhdhjwjeei
    United States2 years ago
  • Good interviews with various team members. It provides some insight into what is going on at the network. It provides some details of projects to come in 2023.

    Podcast Addict
    4
    cooperjer
    3 years ago
  • Episode 35 took 34 minutes of a 1 hour podcast to actually talk about Starfinder. Pretty much every episode is like this. Random ramblings about personal stuff that has no bearing on the topic of Starfinder in general.

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    Benji
    5 years ago
  • Episode 35 took 34 minutes of a 1 hour podcast to actually talk about Starfinder. Pretty much every episode is like this. Random ramblings about personal stuff that has no bearing on the topic of Starfinder in general.

    Podcast Addict
    2
    Benji
    5 years ago

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Some listeners have noted technical issues affecting audio quality, impacting their experience.
Many listeners appreciate the in-depth discussions about game mechanics and industry insights.
There are mixed feelings regarding changes in host dynamics, with some feeling the quality of content has shifted.
The community engagement and guest interviews are particularly praised.

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Talking Points

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Game Design Unboxed 135: Stable Times
Q: Do you think it's better to focus on one game or have a mix when you go to something like a Prodigy feel?
I think it's good to have a mix because if I'm playtesting a game multiple times, I want to ensure variety for my playtesters.
Game Design Unboxed 135: Stable Times
Q: How much play testing was done in the development stage once the game was signed?
There was quite a bit of play testing, mostly small tweaks, after the game was signed.
Game Design Unboxed 135: Stable Times
Q: What inspired the design of Stable Times?
Stable Times evolved from an earlier concept focused on sea stars and was rethemed into a horse game, as Kristen had a personal connection to horses.
Game Design Unboxed 134 – Wispwood
Q: What inspired the initial design for Wispwood?
It originally started as an 18 card game focused on designing a polyomino game, and it evolved over time as I broke out of that initial restriction.
Game Design Unboxed 134 – Wispwood
Q: What made you want to take it more serious from what you saw?
I realized that I could take my craft to the next level after connecting with other game designers during COVID who had already signed games.

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