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Know Direction Network episodes

June 27, 2025 Upshift 044: Transformers ONE
Ryan and Charles talk about how the new Transformers Roleplaying Game Transformers ONE Sourcebook can transform your Essence20 game.
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Featuring Letter From Snake Eyes part 4, generously provided by Wordburglar. Check it and other amazing 80s-inspired out at Wordburglar.com.
Although the host works for Renegade Game Studios, this podcast and the network that hosts it are not affiliated with Renegade Game Studios.
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June 26, 2025 Digital Divination 138 – Free RPG Day
Ron is off this week. John and Jason talk about some of the games released for Free RPG day, including Starfinder 2nd Edition’s Battle for Novarush!
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34 min
June 23, 2025 Intrepid Heroes 161 – Cowboy Fungi!
Our heroes meet adventurers who were pulled in from the Plane of Wood!
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June 18, 2025 Know Direction Beyond 97: Galaxy Guide Review
Alex and James crack open the first Starfinder 2e hardcover, and the first Starfinder hardcover since Mechageddon, the Starfinder Galaxy Guide.
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June 17, 2025 Game Design Unboxed 117: Please Don’t Burn My Village
In episode 117 of Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication we talk with game designer Simon Weinberg about his journey from reviewing terrible games to realizing just how tough it is to make good ones. He shares lessons from navigating the publishing world like understanding a company’s catalog before pitching, being patient during the long evaluation process, and the importance of building friendly, professional relationships with publishers.
They also discuss waking up from dreams of complete game ideas, defining your goal as a designer, how card and dice games are easiest to iterate (and recruit playtesters for), writing wacky designer diaries, bribing dragons, and that yes – game design is in fact, a real job!
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Featuring:
Simon Weinberg – Guest
Danielle Reynolds – Host
37 min
June 13, 2025 Upshift 043: RenegadeCon 2025 E20 Panels and Announcements
Ryan and Charles talk about the Essence20 panels and announcements at RenegadeCon 2025.
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Featuring Letter From Snake Eyes part 4, generously provided by Wordburglar. Check it and other amazing 80s-inspired out at Wordburglar.com.
Although the host works for Renegade Game Studios, this podcast and the network that hosts it are not affiliated with Renegade Game Studios.
1 hr 2 min
June 12, 2025 Digital Divination 137 – Top 3 Starfinder Adventures to Play Now!
With just 8 weeks left until the release of Starfinder 2, RPG freelance author John Godek, Paizo Senior Game Designer Jason Keeley, and Dungeon & Dragons Designer Ron Lundeen discuss what Starfinder 1 adventures to play now!
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Ron Lundeen is an employee of Wizards of the Coast and his opinions are his own.
40 min
June 09, 2025 Intrepid Heroes 160 – Charity Substation
Our heroes head down to Charity Substation to prevent a reactor meltdown and come face-to-face with an transdimensional maw!
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1 hr 22 min
June 03, 2025 Game Design Unboxed 116: Biome
In episode 116 of Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication we talk with game designer Leonie Grundler about what inspired her nature-themed tableau builder, Biome.
They discuss how inspiration can come from the worst places – like being laid off from a tech startup and catching COVID – how binge-playing Wingspan sparked the idea for the game, and tough design questions like: Should games aim for perfect balance, or can a few spicy, overpowered cards keep things interesting? They also explore the practical side of choosing to self-publish, finding playtesters in your own backyard, launching Lioness Games, sourcing manufacturers, and being your game’s greatest advocate.
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Featuring:
Cameron Ring – Guest
Danielle Reynolds – Host
42 min
May 30, 2025 Upshift 042: More Than Combat – The My Little Pony RPG Conflicts Chapter
Ryan already convinced Charles that the My Little Pony Roleplaying Game Core Rulebook is a great buy for any Essence20 players. Now he explains why MLP CRB Chapter 10: Conflicts is required reading for every Essence20 Game Master.
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Featuring Letter From Snake Eyes part 4, generously provided by Wordburglar. Check it and other amazing 80s-inspired out at Wordburglar.com.
Although the host works for Renegade Game Studios, this podcast and the network that hosts it are not affiliated with Renegade Game Studios.
45 min