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Esther and Navaar return to the recent Lost Omens Impossible Lands Hardcover, and welcome one of the book’s authors, Ruvaid Virk to talk about his contributions—Jalmeray specifically—authoring cultural representation in fantasy worldbuilding as a member of the culture being represented, compelling deities, and more.

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In episode 61 of Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication we talk with Chris Chung the designer of Lanterns: The Harvest Festival. What started out as a game jam design quickly became an evergreen game. With its simplistic rules, unique theme and beautiful artwork. Plus, a fun easter egg that Chris’s grandma was excited to spot in the artwork. Listen to how Chris grew as a designer and turned a nature themed game into Lanterns.

Chris Chung – Guest

Danielle Reynolds – Host

Our heroes endeavor to save Absalom Station for certain destruction!

The GM is Ron Lundeen, an employee of Wizards of the Coast, whose opinions are his own.

After going days without power due to an ice storm, Ryan just wanted to hang out with his friend Jason and talk about whatever. Fair warning, there’s virtually no Essence20 talk in this episode of the Know Direction Network’s Essence20 podcast.

Featuring Letter From Snake Eyes 4, generously provided by Wordburglar. Check it and other amazing 80s-inspired out at Wordburglar.com.

Although the hosts both work for Renegade Game Studios in some capacity, this podcast and the network that hosts it are not affiliated with Renegade Game Studios.

Loren and Jessica look at the goddess of righteous valor, justice, and honor.

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John chats with freelance writer and game designer Jeremy Blum about his work on the recently announced Pathfinder Tian Xia hardcovers and Season of Ghosts adventure path.

John and Jason discuss the original Starfinder comics from Dynamite and make some educated predictions concerning the new upcoming Starfinder comics!

Venture into the Impossible Lands with the Know Direction podcast.

In this review of the recent Lost Omens Hardcover, Esther and Navaar look at the many Ancestries and regions this book has to offer, and compare how Paizo handled regions outside of the Inner Sea Region in the past to how they’ve done so since the launch of second edition.

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In episode 60 of Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication we talk with Joe Barron from Gray Matters Games about how he teamed up with graphic design students at the College of DuPage to create a word game during the Wordle craze. Through playtesting they not only improved the graphics of the game but realized that their electronic timer could be improved to help the hearing impaired by adding flashing lights. Check out this fun spelling game with a Scattergories twist!

Joe Barron – Guest

Danielle Reynolds – Host

Our heroes make a triumphant return, defeating the guardian of the Worldseed and saving the planet!

The GM is Ron Lundeen, an employee of Wizards of the Coast, whose opinions are his own.