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Know Direction Network episodes

March 07, 2023 Game Design Unboxed 58: Hues and Cues
In episode 58 of Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication we talk with Scott Brady the designer of Hues and Cues published by the Op Games. Scott was able to use his connections as a reviewer to get in touch with publishers once his color swatch themed party game was ready to pitch. The game […]
46 min
March 01, 2023 Presenting – Roll for Combat
John chatted with Roll for Combat#8217;s Mark Seifter and Stephen Glicker about their ongoing projects and the recent issues concerning the OGL. Listen Now!(mp3)
1 hr 1 min
February 23, 2023 Digital Divination 077 – Cool Starfinder Planets
John and Jason talk about developing cool new planets for Starfinder. Listen Now!
42 min
February 21, 2023 Game Design Unboxed 57: Mazes Fantasy Roleplaying
In episode 57 of Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication we talk with Chris O’Neill about both his game Mazes and the RPG system he designed for the game called Polymorph. Chris spent years creating a new system based around each player playing as a specific single die. Each character will come with a die […]
56 min
February 15, 2023 Presenting – Landon Winkler
John chatted with Paizo Pathfinder Developer and freelance author Landon Winkler. Listen Now!(mp3)
43 min
February 10, 2023 Upshift 012 – RenegadeCon 2023 Racap
What happened at last weekend#8217;s Renegade Con Virtual 2023? Ryan and Jason cover the Renegade Con news, focusing on the Essence20 products, of course, but giving some time to the many, many, MANY (many) other games Renegade announced. Listen Now! (mp3) Featuring Letter From Snake Eyes 4, generously provided by Wordburglar. Check it and other [#8230;]
57 min
February 09, 2023 Digital Divination 076 – Getting Started With Starfinder
John and Jason discuss how Starfinder compares to other D20 systems and what resources they recommend for those getting started with Starfinder. Listen Now!
55 min
February 07, 2023 Game Design Unboxed 56: Meeple Party
In episode 56 of Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication we talk with Heather O’Neill about her first solo design Meeple Party. What started out as a logic puzzle for your brain quickly got themed around hosting a party with your fellow roommates. Meeples were given colors and stereotypes that tied into how they moved […]
44 min
February 01, 2023 Presenting – Sen H.H.S.
John chatted with freelance author and game designer Sen H.H.S. about her writing career and how it has helped her cope with mental illness. Listen Now!(mp3)
40 min
January 27, 2023 Upshift 011 – New Player Friendly
If a new player joins your Essence20 group, be it a Power Rangers, G.I. JOE, or Transformers campaign, what are the best options to ease them into a new system? Listen Now! (mp3) Featuring Letter From Snake Eyes 4, generously provided by Wordburglar. Check it and other amazing 80s-inspired out at Wordburglar.com. Although the hosts […]
47 min