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Know Direction@knowdirection· 28d

Uh Oh, Dino! designer and publisher Sabrina Culyba tells Danielle about dinosaurs saving their eggs during an earthquake, and how much a game can change even after a designer thinks it's done. The latest GDU is available now on the #KnowDirectionNetwork. knowdirectionpodcast.com/2026/07/game...

Know Direction@knowdirection· Jul 11

Tuesday, July 14th, at 9:00pm Eastern, Ryan and Rob co-host the first live episode of Know Direction in ages. They're chatting about their latest Pathfinder games, reflecting on the recent Paizo and Pathfinder news, and sharing their excitement (Rob’s especially) for the upcoming Impossible Magic.

Know Direction@knowdirection· Jul 10

Alex and James soldier on, looking at the Starfinder 2e ultimate combat, the soldier. The latest Know Direction Beyond is available now. knowdirectionpodcast.com/2026/07/know...

Know Direction@knowdirection· Jul 2

There's more water than land on Golarion, so Rob Pontious had a hard time narrowing down his favourite content in the latest Pathfinder 2e hardcover, Lost Omens High Seas. knowdirectionpodcast.com/2026/07/inve...

Know Direction@knowdirection· Jun 29

Alex and James breakdown the Starfinder 2e Soldier. Join them live for the next Know Direction: Beyond on its new day, the last Tuesday of the month at 9pm Eastern. twitch.tv/knowdirection

Know Direction@knowdirection· Jun 18

Paizo gave Rob Pontious an early look at the Necromancer from the upcoming #Pathfinder2e Impossible Magic. Check out his thoughts on the first four levels of the class in the latest Investing In on the #KnowDirectionNetwork. knowdirectionpodcast.com/2026/06/inve...

Know Direction@knowdirection· Jun 17

Pathfinder influencers @geekjames513.bsky.social, @runiadawitch.vtubers.social, @phoebebane.bsky.social, and @mathfinder.bsky.social share what they love about Paizo's games enough to build their online identity around them. knowdirectionpodcast.com/2026/06/paiz...

Know Direction@knowdirection· Jun 16

If you like swashbucklers and crumpets, Emily Vincent has the game for you! Check out Danielle's interview with the Pink Hawk Games publisher and designer of Pirates of the High Teas. knowdirectionpodcast.com/2026/06/game...

Know Direction@knowdirection· Jun 9

Know Direction breaks down how the Diamond Comic Distributors bankruptcy relates to Paizo's recent restructuring announcement. knowdirectionpodcast.com/2026/06/diam...

Know Direction@knowdirection· Jun 5

Rob Pontious recaps and reflects on everything he learned about Pathfinder Impossible Magic at PaizoCon Online 2026. knowdirectionpodcast.com/2026/06/inve...

Know Direction@knowdirection· Jun 3

Alex and James share their thoughts on the latest Starfinder 2e class, The Luminary, currently in playtest. knowdirectionpodcast.com/2026/06/know...

Know Direction@knowdirection· May 25

Thanks to everyone who made PaizoCon Online 2026 a success this weekend! We'll be releasing VODs and audio of the seminars starting next week. If you missed the event or can't wait to give your favourite seminar another listen, the timecoded links are here: knowdirectionpodcast.com/2026/05/that...

Ryan Costello and Rob Pontious from the wrap-up PaizoCon Online 2026 stream.

Know Direction@knowdirection· May 24

It's #PaizoConOnline2026 day 2! Seminar 4: Impossible Magic Can Pathfinder fit more spellcasters and magic? Impossible? Find out about Impossible Magic's new classes and 240+ new spells. Featuring Joshua Birdsong. Starting at 6PM Pacific (9PM Eastern) www.twitch.tv/officialpaizo

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Impossible Magic
Can Paizo fit more spellcasters and magic into Pathfinder? Impossible, you say? Designer Joshua Birdsong takes on that challenge! Explore the development of the 2e magus, runesmith, summoner, and necromancer, as well as Impossible Magic's 240+ spells.
Starting at 6PM Pacific (9PM Eastern)
https://www.twitch.tv/officialpaizo

Know Direction@knowdirection· May 24

It's #PaizoConOnline2026 day 2! Seminar 3: Influence Finders We all love Paizo's games but these influencers made it their whole online identity. Featuring James Beck, Runia the Witch, Phoebe Bane, and Mathfinder. Starting at 5PM Pacific (8PM Eastern) www.twitch.tv/officialpaizo

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Influence Finders
We all love Pathfinder and Starfinder, but these influencers made loving Paizo’s games their whole online identity.
James Beck of deadly d8, Vtubers Runia the Witch and Phoebe Bane, and Mathfinder of the Mathfinder YouTube channel share what motivated them to get into the Paizo influencer space, how they built an audience, and tell stories of their memorable moments.
Starting at 4PM Pacific (7PM Eastern)
https://www.twitch.tv/officialpaizo

Know Direction@knowdirection· May 24

It's #PaizoConOnline2026 day 2! Seminar 2: Welcome to the Stage: The Luminary We give Starfinder's fabulous new class, currently in playtest, the attention it deserves. Featuring Dustin Knight and Aras Yazgan. Starting at 4PM Pacific (7PM Eastern) www.twitch.tv/officialpaizo

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Welcome to the Stage: The Luminary
Starfinders fabulous new class is currently in playtest. Find out more about The Luminary and how the playtest is going from Designers Dustin Knight and Aras Yazgan.

Starting at 4PM Pacific (7PM Eastern)
https://www.twitch.tv/officialpaizo

Know Direction@knowdirection· May 24

It's #PaizoConOnline2026 day 2! Seminar 1: Starfinder's Latest Buzz 3PM Pacific (6PM Eastern) The Starfinder team unveils the Secrets of the Swarm and looks at Absalom Station: Center of the Galaxy and Tech Core. Featuring Jessica Catalan, Dustin Knight, and Aras Yazgan. www.twitch.tv/officialpaizo

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Starfinder's Latest Buzz
Senior Developer Jessica Catalan, and Designers Dustin Knight and Aras Yazgan unveil the Secrets of the Swarm Adventure Path and look at Absalom Station: Center of the Galaxy and Tech Core.
Starting at 3PM Pacific (6PM Eastern)
https://www.twitch.tv/officialpaizo

Know Direction@knowdirection· May 23

It's #PaizoConOnline2026 day 1! Seminar 5: Lost Omen Lore Of course Pathfinder is more than just a roleplaying game. The Myth Keeper tells us why Lost Omens is the best campaign setting. Featuring The Myth Keeper. Starting at 7PM Pacific (10PM Eastern)

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Lost Omen Lore
Golarion during the Age of Lost Omens is one of the most expansive, evocative fantasy campaign setting ever published. The Myth Keeper dedicates his time to learning and explaining the Pathfinder setting’s lore for his YouTube channel, and he’s joining us to share his thoughts and findings and answer your questions.

Know Direction@knowdirection· May 23

It's #PaizoConOnline2026 day 1! Seminar 4: Ask the GMs These experienced Game Masters are here to help you up your game. Featuring Ivis Flanagan, James Beck, and Rick Sandidge. Starting at 6PM Pacific (9PM Eastern)

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Ask the GMs
No two Game Masters run their games the same way. Whether it’s your first time behind the GM screen or you’re a venerable forever GM, hearing from experienced Game Masters like Paizo Designer Ivis K. Flanagan and freelancer and deadly d8’s James Beck is just good for your game.

Know Direction@knowdirection· May 23

It's #PaizoConOnline2026 day 1! Seminar 3: Freelance Summit It wouldn’t be a PaizoCon without an advice seminar for freelancer writers and designers looking to get published. Featuring Jeremy Belabras C, Tony Saunders, and Katrina Hennessy. Starting at 5PM Pacific (8PM Eastern)

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Freelance Summit
It takes more than Paizo staff to make Pathfinder and Starfinder. Freelancers contribute to every book Paizo publishes. If you’d like to know how you can get involved in the next Paizo project, Jeremy Belabras C, Tony Saunders, and Katrina Hennessy talk about their journey as freelancers, including building up a portfolio of Pathfinder and Starfinder Infinite products.

Know Direction@knowdirection· May 23

It's #PaizoConOnline2026 day 1! Seminar 2: Organized Play Update Hear the latest about the Organized Play program, and get a few hints at what’s in the PFS and SFS pipeline. Featuring Shay Snow and Jessica Catalan. Starting at 4PM Pacific (7PM Eastern)

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Organized Play Update
Pathfinder Society and Starfinder Society play major roles in expanding the fanbase and developing the campaign settings. Join Organized Play Line Developer Shay Snow and Paizo Senior Developer Jessica Catalan as they discuss the future of the Organized Play program.

Know Direction@knowdirection· May 23

It's #PaizoConOnline2026 day 1! We kick off PaizoCon Online 2026 with Welcome To PaizoCon Online 2026. It'd be weird if it was anything but our first seminar, really. Featuring Ryan Costello, Dustin Knight, and Ivis Flanagan. Starting at 3PM Pacific (6PM Eastern)

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Welcome to PaizoCon Online 2026
PaizoCon is more than just a gaming convention, it’s a world where Pathfinder and Starfinder enthusiasts freely share their love for the hobby with the people who make their favorite games.
Know Direction director Ryan Costello shares what PaizoCon means to him and the Know Direction Network. He’s joined by fans turned Pathfinder and Starfinder professionals Ivis Flanagan and Dustin Knight to kick off the event.

Know Direction@knowdirection· May 23

Can't get enough #PaizoConOnline2026? Starting 30 minutes before each day and between each seminar, Ryan Costello and any panelists who show up early will be having Couch Chats, in honour of the informal conversations around the hotel in-person PaizoCons were known for.

An arrangement of chairs at the Doubletree Seattle Airport Hotel, longtime home of in-person PaizoCons.

Know Direction@knowdirection· May 21

The PaizoCon Online 2026 schedule is now live! knowdirectionpodcast.com/2026/05/paiz...

Know Direction@knowdirection· May 1

We are honored to officially announce that PaizoCon is uncancelled! The Know Direction Network will host PaizoCon Online 2026. knowdirectionpodcast.com/2026/05/know...

Know Direction@knowdirection· Apr 23

Rob explores more ways you can connect other Pathfinder Adventure Paths to a Kingmaker campaign in the latest Investing In on the #KnowDirectionNetwork. knowdirectionpodcast.com/2026/04/inve...

Know Direction@knowdirection· Apr 21

If you love Alex and James squealing (and James having to bleed Alex's enthusiastic swearing), check out their review of Starfinder 2e Galactic Ancestries. The latest Know Direction Beyond is available now on the #KnowDirectionNetwork. knowdirectionpodcast.com/2026/04/know...

Know Direction@knowdirection· Apr 15

Can our Intrepid Heroes avoid suspicion through vexing legalize and genuine confusion? The latest episode of the #KnowDirectionNetwork's actual play of Pathfinder 2e's Hellbreakers adventure path is available now. knowdirectionpodcast.com/2026/04/intr...

Know Direction@knowdirection· Apr 9

Rob Pontious‬ explores the ramifications of the Hellfire Crisis on the Inner Sea Region, as told by the latest Lost Omens hardcover, Hellfire Dispatches, in the latest Investing In on the #KnowDirectionNetwork. knowdirectionpodcast.com/2026/04/inve...

Know Direction@knowdirection· Apr 9

Edwin D. Benton II turned a desire to see better representative vocabulary in word games into a career designing and publishing tabletop games like Song Survivor. The latest Game Design Unboxed is available now on the #KnowDirectionNetwork. knowdirectionpodcast.com/2026/04/game...

Know Direction@knowdirection· Apr 1

"Bathfinder?" Only Note On Know Direction's Tear-Drenched April Fool's 2026 Idea Board knowdirectionpodcast.com/2026/04/bath...