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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
Gencon
Starfinder
Pathfinder
Scum and Villainy RPG
Party Games
Oggdo Bogdo
Lanelia
Erteth
Game Mechanics

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

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Recent Guests

Roberto Panetta
Independent game designer and publisher
Rock, Stone & Dice Games
Episode: Game Design Unboxed 125: Gems of Iridescia
Matthew Kambic
Owner and designer at MaKa Games
MaKa Games
Episode: Game Design Unboxed 122: License to Krill
Dustin Knight
Designer for Starfinder
Paizo
Episode: Know Direction Beyond 99: Starfinder 2e Is Here (featuring Dustin Knight)
Ace Ellett
Co-designer and co-owner of Bluefish Games
Bluefish Games
Episode: Game Design Unboxed 114: The Case of the Curiously Correct Blueprints
Nicole Amato
Designer of Resistor and current outreach lead at Kickstarter
Kickstarter
Episode: Game Design Unboxed 113 – RESISTOR_
Bug Boll
Convention Manager of 9th Level Games and co-designer of various tabletop games.
9th Level Games
Episode: Game Design Unboxed 112: Sentai & Sensibility
Ian Clayman
Senior game designer at Exploding Kittens
Exploding Kittens
Episode: Game Design Unboxed 109: Survivor: The Tribe Has Spoken
Bernie Lin
Co-designer of Omicron Protocol
Dead Alive Games
Episode: Game Design Unboxed 105: Omicron Protocol
Brendan Kendrick
Co-designer of Omicron Protocol
Dead Alive Games
Episode: Game Design Unboxed 105: Omicron Protocol

Hosts

John
Co-host of Digital Divination and an engaging expert in RPG discussions.
Ron Lundeen
Co-host of Digital Divination, known for his insights and passion for tabletop games.
Jason
Co-host of Digital Divination and Game Master, with a specialty in storytelling and game mechanics.
Ryan Costello
Host and designer, known for his contributions to the Essence20 system and insightful game discussions.
Alexander Agunas
Everyman Gamer and host with a focus on integrating community feedback into game design.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 113 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
    4 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
    4 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Many enjoy the mix of humor and analysis, with favorable comments about the depth of insights on game mechanics and development.
Listeners express a desire for continued improvement in sound quality and content consistency.
The podcast is valued for its community engagement and connection with gaming culture.
There are concerns regarding recent changes in hosts, citing a decline in energy and excitement compared to earlier episodes.
Listeners appreciate the informative content and engaging hosts, finding it indispensable for keeping up with Pathfinder news.

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Talking Points

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Game Design Unboxed 122: License to Krill
Q: How long did it take from idea to product release?
It was a two and a half year endeavor to bring the game from initial idea to getting it into backers' hands.
Game Design Unboxed 122: License to Krill
Q: What made you decide to self-publish?
I felt that I had spent too much time on the game and wanted it to exist in the market, even after not finding a publisher.
Game Design Unboxed 122: License to Krill
Q: What inspired you to design 'License to Krill'?
I got the idea from my brother, who decided he was going to make a game, which sparked me to make my own.
Game Design Unboxed 114: The Case of the Curiously Correct Blueprints
Q: What are your design philosophies for puzzles?
We aim to ensure that each puzzle is fun and engaging, avoiding overly complex or math-heavy challenges that could deter players.
Game Design Unboxed 114: The Case of the Curiously Correct Blueprints
Q: How did you get into designing games?
We met in 2016 and quickly fell in love with escape rooms, leading us to explore game design together.

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8. Bernie Lin

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