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Game Design Unboxed 150 – The Game Makers

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:15:18 -0000

In episode 150 of Game Design Unboxed, we celebrate 150 episodes of GDU with Ben Rosset, freelance game designer and founder of Bamboo Design Studio, by focusing on his game about manufacturing board games – The Game Makers – a love letter to the hobby and the people who make it! Ben shares how the […]

<div data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody"> <div data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody"> <p class="gmail-p1">In episode 150 of Game Design Unboxed, we celebrate 150 episodes of GDU with Ben Rosset, freelance game designer and founder of Bamboo Design Studio, by focusing on his game about manufacturing board games – The Game Makers – a love letter to the hobby and the people who make it!</p> <p class="gmail-p1">Ben shares how the idea for a game about making games grew from his 10 years of experience in game manufacturing at Panda, and how working as a freelance designer differs from working through his design studio. We talk a lot about the game’s development process, from matching themes and mechanics to the extensive back-and-forth of playtesting and iteration, and how simultaneous play helped reduce downtime and support a larger player count.</p> <p class="gmail-p1">We explore the challenges of featuring real-life games, including the long process of securing image rights from other publishers and the fun reactions players have when deciding whether they react to the games represented. Ben also discusses the journey of turning The Game Makers into a super-premium experience, the possibility of a retail version, and the uncertainty of getting a game’s rights back after signing with a publisher.</p> <p class="gmail-p1"> </div> </div> <h2><a href="http://knowdirectionpodcast.com/podcasts/GDU_E150_TheGameMakers.mp3">Listen Now! (mp3)</a></h2> <h3>Featuring:</h3> <p class="gmail-p1">Ben Rosset – Guest</p> <p class="gmail-p1">Danielle Reynolds – Host</p> <p><a class="a2a_button_facebook" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/facebook?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2Fgame-design-unboxed-150-the-game-makers%2F&linkname=Game%20Design%20Unboxed%20150%20%E2%80%93%20The%20Game%20Makers" title="Facebook" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_twitter" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/twitter?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2Fgame-design-unboxed-150-the-game-makers%2F&linkname=Game%20Design%20Unboxed%20150%20%E2%80%93%20The%20Game%20Makers" title="Twitter" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_google_plus" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/google_plus?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2Fgame-design-unboxed-150-the-game-makers%2F&linkname=Game%20Design%20Unboxed%20150%20%E2%80%93%20The%20Game%20Makers" title="Google+" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_reddit" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/reddit?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2Fgame-design-unboxed-150-the-game-makers%2F&linkname=Game%20Design%20Unboxed%20150%20%E2%80%93%20The%20Game%20Makers" title="Reddit" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_pinterest" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/pinterest?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2Fgame-design-unboxed-150-the-game-makers%2F&linkname=Game%20Design%20Unboxed%20150%20%E2%80%93%20The%20Game%20Makers" title="Pinterest" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_evernote" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/evernote?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2Fgame-design-unboxed-150-the-game-makers%2F&linkname=Game%20Design%20Unboxed%20150%20%E2%80%93%20The%20Game%20Makers" title="Evernote" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_delicious" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/delicious?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2Fgame-design-unboxed-150-the-game-makers%2F&linkname=Game%20Design%20Unboxed%20150%20%E2%80%93%20The%20Game%20Makers" title="Delicious" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share_save" href="https://www.addtoany.com/share#url=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2Fgame-design-unboxed-150-the-game-makers%2F&title=Game%20Design%20Unboxed%20150%20%E2%80%93%20The%20Game%20Makers" data-a2a-url="https://knowdirectionpodcast.com/2026/09/game-design-unboxed-150-the-game-makers/" data-a2a-title="Game Design Unboxed 150 – The Game Makers"></a></p>
Know Direction 313 – Our Current Campaigns

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:16:36 -0000

Ryan and Rob share how the campaigns they’re playing in—and not just Pathfinder 2e games—are going in this banter-based episode of Know Direction. Recorded live on Tuesday, September 8th on Twitch.tv/Knowdirection. Listen Now! (mp3)

<p>Ryan and Rob share how the campaigns they’re playing in—and not just Pathfinder 2e games—are going in this banter-based episode of Know Direction.</p> <p>Recorded live on Tuesday, September 8th on <a href="http://Twitch.tv/Knowdirection">Twitch.tv/Knowdirection</a>.</p> <p><span id="more-30537"></span></p> <h2><a href="http://knowdirectionpodcast.com/podcasts/KD313.mp3">Listen Now! (mp3)</a></h2> <p><iframe width="768" height="576" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EzLI7BhEB1w?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen title="Our Current Campaigns (Know Direction 313)"></iframe></p> <p><a class="a2a_button_facebook" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/facebook?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2Fknow-direction-313-our-current-campaigns%2F&linkname=Know%20Direction%20313%20%E2%80%93%20Our%20Current%20Campaigns" title="Facebook" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_twitter" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/twitter?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2Fknow-direction-313-our-current-campaigns%2F&linkname=Know%20Direction%20313%20%E2%80%93%20Our%20Current%20Campaigns" title="Twitter" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_google_plus" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/google_plus?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2Fknow-direction-313-our-current-campaigns%2F&linkname=Know%20Direction%20313%20%E2%80%93%20Our%20Current%20Campaigns" title="Google+" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_reddit" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/reddit?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2Fknow-direction-313-our-current-campaigns%2F&linkname=Know%20Direction%20313%20%E2%80%93%20Our%20Current%20Campaigns" title="Reddit" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_pinterest" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/pinterest?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2Fknow-direction-313-our-current-campaigns%2F&linkname=Know%20Direction%20313%20%E2%80%93%20Our%20Current%20Campaigns" title="Pinterest" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_evernote" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/evernote?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2Fknow-direction-313-our-current-campaigns%2F&linkname=Know%20Direction%20313%20%E2%80%93%20Our%20Current%20Campaigns" title="Evernote" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_delicious" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/delicious?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2Fknow-direction-313-our-current-campaigns%2F&linkname=Know%20Direction%20313%20%E2%80%93%20Our%20Current%20Campaigns" title="Delicious" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share_save" href="https://www.addtoany.com/share#url=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2Fknow-direction-313-our-current-campaigns%2F&title=Know%20Direction%20313%20%E2%80%93%20Our%20Current%20Campaigns" data-a2a-url="https://knowdirectionpodcast.com/2026/09/know-direction-313-our-current-campaigns/" data-a2a-title="Know Direction 313 – Our Current Campaigns"></a></p>
Intrepid Heroes 193 – The “Cat” (Hellbreakers Session 11)

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:00:04 -0000

When two Inner Sea superpowers go to war, the ripples are felt throughout the region. A group of intrepid heroes…or should we say intrepid rebels…. join a league of righteous freedom fighters to unshackle their people from the binds of infernal tyranny. Nefarious forces from without—and within—will do anything to stop these Hellbreakers. Our heroes […]

<p>When two Inner Sea superpowers go to war, the ripples are felt throughout the region. A group of intrepid heroes…or should we say intrepid rebels…. join a league of righteous freedom fighters to unshackle their people from the binds of infernal tyranny. Nefarious forces from without—and within—will do anything to stop these Hellbreakers.</p> <p>Our heroes battle a demonic cat-like creature.</p> <p>Cast:<br /> Jason Keeley – GM<br /> Rue Dickey – Nolastri<br /> Isis Wozniakowska – Misera<br /> John Godek – Thadeus (Tad)<br /> Ron Lundeen – Augustus<br /> Mark Woolcott – Flak</p> <p>Pathfinder Hellbreakers Adventure Path Actual Play Podcast</p> <h2><a href="http://knowdirectionpodcast.com/podcasts/IH-Actual-Play/EP193HBS11.mp3">Listen Now!(mp3)</a></h2> <h2><a href="https://youtu.be/mwlyvCMcybM">Watch Now!(mp4)</a></h2> <p><a class="a2a_button_facebook" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/facebook?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2Fintrepid-heroes-193-the-cat-hellbreakers-session-11%2F&linkname=Intrepid%20Heroes%20193%20%E2%80%93%20The%20%E2%80%9CCat%E2%80%9D%20%28Hellbreakers%20Session%2011%29" title="Facebook" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_twitter" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/twitter?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2Fintrepid-heroes-193-the-cat-hellbreakers-session-11%2F&linkname=Intrepid%20Heroes%20193%20%E2%80%93%20The%20%E2%80%9CCat%E2%80%9D%20%28Hellbreakers%20Session%2011%29" title="Twitter" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_google_plus" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/google_plus?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2Fintrepid-heroes-193-the-cat-hellbreakers-session-11%2F&linkname=Intrepid%20Heroes%20193%20%E2%80%93%20The%20%E2%80%9CCat%E2%80%9D%20%28Hellbreakers%20Session%2011%29" title="Google+" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_reddit" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/reddit?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2Fintrepid-heroes-193-the-cat-hellbreakers-session-11%2F&linkname=Intrepid%20Heroes%20193%20%E2%80%93%20The%20%E2%80%9CCat%E2%80%9D%20%28Hellbreakers%20Session%2011%29" title="Reddit" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_pinterest" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/pinterest?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2Fintrepid-heroes-193-the-cat-hellbreakers-session-11%2F&linkname=Intrepid%20Heroes%20193%20%E2%80%93%20The%20%E2%80%9CCat%E2%80%9D%20%28Hellbreakers%20Session%2011%29" title="Pinterest" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_evernote" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/evernote?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2Fintrepid-heroes-193-the-cat-hellbreakers-session-11%2F&linkname=Intrepid%20Heroes%20193%20%E2%80%93%20The%20%E2%80%9CCat%E2%80%9D%20%28Hellbreakers%20Session%2011%29" title="Evernote" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_delicious" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/delicious?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2Fintrepid-heroes-193-the-cat-hellbreakers-session-11%2F&linkname=Intrepid%20Heroes%20193%20%E2%80%93%20The%20%E2%80%9CCat%E2%80%9D%20%28Hellbreakers%20Session%2011%29" title="Delicious" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share_save" href="https://www.addtoany.com/share#url=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2Fintrepid-heroes-193-the-cat-hellbreakers-session-11%2F&title=Intrepid%20Heroes%20193%20%E2%80%93%20The%20%E2%80%9CCat%E2%80%9D%20%28Hellbreakers%20Session%2011%29" data-a2a-url="https://knowdirectionpodcast.com/2026/09/intrepid-heroes-193-the-cat-hellbreakers-session-11/" data-a2a-title="Intrepid Heroes 193 – The “Cat” (Hellbreakers Session 11)"></a></p>
13 Omens – The Bequeathed Actual Play: Part 0X

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:14:50 -0000

The dust has settled, the adventure is over, and now Thurston Hillman, Associate Publisher at Paizo Inc, takes time to compare how these Salazars did to other players of The Bequeathed, and field questions from the room. Recorded live at KeyCon 42 in Winnipeg, Manitoba on May 16, 2026. Listen Now!(mp3) Featuring Thurston Hillman as the Game […]

<p>The dust has settled, the adventure is over, and now Thurston Hillman, Associate Publisher at Paizo Inc, takes time to compare how these Salazars did to other players of The Bequeathed, and field questions from the room.</p> <p>Recorded live at KeyCon 42 in Winnipeg, Manitoba on May 16, 2026.</p> <h2><a href="http://knowdirectionpodcast.com/podcasts/13-omens-0X.mp3">Listen Now!(mp3)</a></h2> <h2>Featuring</h2> <p><strong>Thurston Hillman</strong> as the Game Master</p> <p><strong>Ryan Costello </strong>as “The Favourite” Eustice Salazar</p> <p><strong>Scott D Young </strong>as “The Doctor” Dr. Jonas Salazar</p> <p><strong>Jessica Redekop</strong> as “The Philanthropist” Dorothy Salazar</p> <p><strong>Michael Hofer</strong> as “The Caretaker” Alex Salazar</p> <p><strong>“Googley” Doc Wilson</strong> as “The Dropout” Josh Salazar</p> <p><a class="a2a_button_facebook" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/facebook?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2F13-omens-the-bequeathed-actual-play-part-0x%2F&linkname=13%20Omens%20%E2%80%93%20The%20Bequeathed%20Actual%20Play%3A%20Part%200X" title="Facebook" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_twitter" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/twitter?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2F13-omens-the-bequeathed-actual-play-part-0x%2F&linkname=13%20Omens%20%E2%80%93%20The%20Bequeathed%20Actual%20Play%3A%20Part%200X" title="Twitter" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_google_plus" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/google_plus?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2F13-omens-the-bequeathed-actual-play-part-0x%2F&linkname=13%20Omens%20%E2%80%93%20The%20Bequeathed%20Actual%20Play%3A%20Part%200X" title="Google+" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_reddit" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/reddit?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2F13-omens-the-bequeathed-actual-play-part-0x%2F&linkname=13%20Omens%20%E2%80%93%20The%20Bequeathed%20Actual%20Play%3A%20Part%200X" title="Reddit" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_pinterest" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/pinterest?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2F13-omens-the-bequeathed-actual-play-part-0x%2F&linkname=13%20Omens%20%E2%80%93%20The%20Bequeathed%20Actual%20Play%3A%20Part%200X" title="Pinterest" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_evernote" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/evernote?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2F13-omens-the-bequeathed-actual-play-part-0x%2F&linkname=13%20Omens%20%E2%80%93%20The%20Bequeathed%20Actual%20Play%3A%20Part%200X" title="Evernote" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_delicious" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/delicious?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2F13-omens-the-bequeathed-actual-play-part-0x%2F&linkname=13%20Omens%20%E2%80%93%20The%20Bequeathed%20Actual%20Play%3A%20Part%200X" title="Delicious" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share_save" href="https://www.addtoany.com/share#url=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2F13-omens-the-bequeathed-actual-play-part-0x%2F&title=13%20Omens%20%E2%80%93%20The%20Bequeathed%20Actual%20Play%3A%20Part%200X" data-a2a-url="https://knowdirectionpodcast.com/2026/09/13-omens-the-bequeathed-actual-play-part-0x/" data-a2a-title="13 Omens – The Bequeathed Actual Play: Part 0X"></a></p>
13 Omens –

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:13:59 -0000

The progress Salazar siblings make toward completing the rituals is also another step toward their final challenge. However, they must first overcome a lifelong obstacle to success and happiness: Each other! Recorded live at KeyCon 42 in Winnipeg, Manitoba on May 16, 2026. Listen Now!(mp3) Featuring Thurston Hillman as the Game Master Ryan Costello as “The […]

<p>The progress Salazar siblings make toward completing the rituals is also another step toward their final challenge. However, they must first overcome a lifelong obstacle to success and happiness: Each other!</p> <p>Recorded live at KeyCon 42 in Winnipeg, Manitoba on May 16, 2026.</p> <h2><a href="http://knowdirectionpodcast.com/podcasts/13-omens-03.mp3">Listen Now!(mp3)</a></h2> <h2>Featuring</h2> <p><strong>Thurston Hillman</strong> as the Game Master</p> <p><strong>Ryan Costello </strong>as “The Favourite” Eustice Salazar</p> <p><strong>Scott D Young </strong>as “The Doctor” Dr. Jonas Salazar</p> <p><strong>Jessica Redekop</strong> as “The Philanthropist” Dorothy Salazar</p> <p><strong>Michael Hofer</strong> as “The Caretaker” Alex Salazar</p> <p><strong>“Googley” Doc Wilson</strong> as “The Dropout” Josh Salazar</p> <p><a class="a2a_button_facebook" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/facebook?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2F13-omens-the-bequeathed-actual-play-part-03%2F&linkname=13%20Omens%20%E2%80%93%20The%20Bequeathed%20Actual%20Play%3A%20Part%2003" title="Facebook" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_twitter" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/twitter?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2F13-omens-the-bequeathed-actual-play-part-03%2F&linkname=13%20Omens%20%E2%80%93%20The%20Bequeathed%20Actual%20Play%3A%20Part%2003" title="Twitter" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_google_plus" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/google_plus?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2F13-omens-the-bequeathed-actual-play-part-03%2F&linkname=13%20Omens%20%E2%80%93%20The%20Bequeathed%20Actual%20Play%3A%20Part%2003" title="Google+" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_reddit" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/reddit?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2F13-omens-the-bequeathed-actual-play-part-03%2F&linkname=13%20Omens%20%E2%80%93%20The%20Bequeathed%20Actual%20Play%3A%20Part%2003" title="Reddit" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_pinterest" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/pinterest?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2F13-omens-the-bequeathed-actual-play-part-03%2F&linkname=13%20Omens%20%E2%80%93%20The%20Bequeathed%20Actual%20Play%3A%20Part%2003" title="Pinterest" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_evernote" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/evernote?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2F13-omens-the-bequeathed-actual-play-part-03%2F&linkname=13%20Omens%20%E2%80%93%20The%20Bequeathed%20Actual%20Play%3A%20Part%2003" title="Evernote" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_delicious" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/delicious?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2F13-omens-the-bequeathed-actual-play-part-03%2F&linkname=13%20Omens%20%E2%80%93%20The%20Bequeathed%20Actual%20Play%3A%20Part%2003" title="Delicious" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share_save" href="https://www.addtoany.com/share#url=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2F13-omens-the-bequeathed-actual-play-part-03%2F&title=13%20Omens%20%E2%80%93%20The%20Bequeathed%20Actual%20Play%3A%20Part%2003" data-a2a-url="https://knowdirectionpodcast.com/2026/09/13-omens-the-bequeathed-actual-play-part-03/" data-a2a-title="13 Omens – The Bequeathed Actual Play: Part 03"></a></p>
13 Omens – The Bequeathed Actual Play: Part 02

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:12:40 -0000

Looking down the barrel of a destiny none of them knew they had, the Salazar siblings must perform a series of occult rituals to avoid a dark fate. Recorded live at KeyCon 42 in Winnipeg, Manitoba on May 16, 2026. Listen Now!(mp3) Featuring Thurston Hillman as the Game Master Ryan Costello as “The Favourite” Eustice Salazar […]

<p>Looking down the barrel of a destiny none of them knew they had, the Salazar siblings must perform a series of occult rituals to avoid a dark fate.</p> <p>Recorded live at KeyCon 42 in Winnipeg, Manitoba on May 16, 2026.</p> <h2><a href="http://knowdirectionpodcast.com/podcasts/13-omens-02.mp3">Listen Now!(mp3)</a></h2> <h2>Featuring</h2> <p><strong>Thurston Hillman</strong> as the Game Master</p> <p><strong>Ryan Costello </strong>as “The Favourite” Eustice Salazar</p> <p><strong>Scott D Young </strong>as “The Doctor” Dr. Jonas Salazar</p> <p><strong>Jessica Redekop</strong> as “The Philanthropist” Dorothy Salazar</p> <p><strong>Michael Hofer</strong> as “The Caretaker” Alex Salazar</p> <p><strong>“Googley” Doc Wilson</strong> as “The Dropout” Josh Salazar</p> <p><a class="a2a_button_facebook" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/facebook?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2F13-omens-the-bequeathed-actual-play-part-02%2F&linkname=13%20Omens%20%E2%80%93%20The%20Bequeathed%20Actual%20Play%3A%20Part%2002" title="Facebook" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_twitter" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/twitter?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2F13-omens-the-bequeathed-actual-play-part-02%2F&linkname=13%20Omens%20%E2%80%93%20The%20Bequeathed%20Actual%20Play%3A%20Part%2002" title="Twitter" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_google_plus" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/google_plus?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2F13-omens-the-bequeathed-actual-play-part-02%2F&linkname=13%20Omens%20%E2%80%93%20The%20Bequeathed%20Actual%20Play%3A%20Part%2002" title="Google+" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_reddit" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/reddit?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2F13-omens-the-bequeathed-actual-play-part-02%2F&linkname=13%20Omens%20%E2%80%93%20The%20Bequeathed%20Actual%20Play%3A%20Part%2002" title="Reddit" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_pinterest" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/pinterest?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2F13-omens-the-bequeathed-actual-play-part-02%2F&linkname=13%20Omens%20%E2%80%93%20The%20Bequeathed%20Actual%20Play%3A%20Part%2002" title="Pinterest" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_evernote" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/evernote?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2F13-omens-the-bequeathed-actual-play-part-02%2F&linkname=13%20Omens%20%E2%80%93%20The%20Bequeathed%20Actual%20Play%3A%20Part%2002" title="Evernote" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_delicious" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/delicious?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2F13-omens-the-bequeathed-actual-play-part-02%2F&linkname=13%20Omens%20%E2%80%93%20The%20Bequeathed%20Actual%20Play%3A%20Part%2002" title="Delicious" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share_save" href="https://www.addtoany.com/share#url=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2F13-omens-the-bequeathed-actual-play-part-02%2F&title=13%20Omens%20%E2%80%93%20The%20Bequeathed%20Actual%20Play%3A%20Part%2002" data-a2a-url="https://knowdirectionpodcast.com/2026/09/13-omens-the-bequeathed-actual-play-part-02/" data-a2a-title="13 Omens – The Bequeathed Actual Play: Part 02"></a></p>
13 Omens – The Bequeathed Actual Play: Part 01

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:11:12 -0000

Meet the Salazars, estranged siblings meeting for the first time in a long time to hear their late father’s final will and testament. But they learn that they’re inheriting more than just the family heirlooms. Recorded live at KeyCon 42 in Winnipeg, Manitoba on May 16, 2026. Listen Now!(mp3) Featuring Thurston Hillman as the Game […]

<p>Meet the Salazars, estranged siblings meeting for the first time in a long time to hear their late father’s final will and testament. But they learn that they’re inheriting more than just the family heirlooms.</p> <p>Recorded live at KeyCon 42 in Winnipeg, Manitoba on May 16, 2026.</p> <h2><a href="http://knowdirectionpodcast.com/podcasts/13-omens-01.mp3">Listen Now!(mp3)</a></h2> <h2>Featuring</h2> <p><strong>Thurston Hillman</strong> as the Game Master</p> <p><strong>Ryan Costello </strong>as “The Favourite” Eustice Salazar</p> <p><strong>Scott D Young </strong>as “The Doctor” Dr. Jonas Salazar</p> <p><strong>Jessica Redekop</strong> as “The Philanthropist” Dorothy Salazar</p> <p><strong>Michael Hofer</strong> as “The Caretaker” Alex Salazar</p> <p><strong>“Googley” Doc Wilson</strong> as “The Dropout” Josh Salazar</p> <p><a class="a2a_button_facebook" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/facebook?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2F13-omens-the-bequeathed-actual-play-part-01%2F&linkname=13%20Omens%20%E2%80%93%20The%20Bequeathed%20Actual%20Play%3A%20Part%2001" title="Facebook" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_twitter" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/twitter?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2F13-omens-the-bequeathed-actual-play-part-01%2F&linkname=13%20Omens%20%E2%80%93%20The%20Bequeathed%20Actual%20Play%3A%20Part%2001" title="Twitter" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_google_plus" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/google_plus?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2F13-omens-the-bequeathed-actual-play-part-01%2F&linkname=13%20Omens%20%E2%80%93%20The%20Bequeathed%20Actual%20Play%3A%20Part%2001" title="Google+" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_reddit" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/reddit?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2F13-omens-the-bequeathed-actual-play-part-01%2F&linkname=13%20Omens%20%E2%80%93%20The%20Bequeathed%20Actual%20Play%3A%20Part%2001" title="Reddit" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_pinterest" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/pinterest?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2F13-omens-the-bequeathed-actual-play-part-01%2F&linkname=13%20Omens%20%E2%80%93%20The%20Bequeathed%20Actual%20Play%3A%20Part%2001" title="Pinterest" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_evernote" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/evernote?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2F13-omens-the-bequeathed-actual-play-part-01%2F&linkname=13%20Omens%20%E2%80%93%20The%20Bequeathed%20Actual%20Play%3A%20Part%2001" title="Evernote" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_delicious" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/delicious?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2F13-omens-the-bequeathed-actual-play-part-01%2F&linkname=13%20Omens%20%E2%80%93%20The%20Bequeathed%20Actual%20Play%3A%20Part%2001" title="Delicious" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share_save" href="https://www.addtoany.com/share#url=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2F13-omens-the-bequeathed-actual-play-part-01%2F&title=13%20Omens%20%E2%80%93%20The%20Bequeathed%20Actual%20Play%3A%20Part%2001" data-a2a-url="https://knowdirectionpodcast.com/2026/09/13-omens-the-bequeathed-actual-play-part-01/" data-a2a-title="13 Omens – The Bequeathed Actual Play: Part 01"></a></p>
13 Omens – The Bequeathed Actual Play: Part 00

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:10:27 -0000

In this prelude to The Bequeathed, a 13 Omens adventure from Paizo Inc, Thurston Hillman, Associate Publisher at Paizo, explains the 13 Omens mechanics, and the players introduce themselves and their characters. Recorded live at KeyCon 42 in Winnipeg, Manitoba on May 16, 2026. Listen Now!(mp3) Featuring Thurston Hillman as the Game Master Ryan Costello as […]

<p>In this prelude to The Bequeathed, a 13 Omens adventure from Paizo Inc, Thurston Hillman, Associate Publisher at Paizo, explains the 13 Omens mechanics, and the players introduce themselves and their characters.</p> <p>Recorded live at KeyCon 42 in Winnipeg, Manitoba on May 16, 2026.</p> <h2><a href="http://knowdirectionpodcast.com/podcasts/13-omens-00.mp3">Listen Now!(mp3)</a></h2> <h2>Featuring</h2> <p><strong>Thurston Hillman</strong> as the Game Master</p> <p><strong>Ryan Costello </strong>as “The Favourite” Eustice Salazar</p> <p><strong>Scott D Young </strong>as “The Doctor” Dr. Jonas Salazar</p> <p><strong>Jessica Redekop</strong> as “The Philanthropist” Dorothy Salazar</p> <p><strong>Michael Hofer</strong> as “The Caretaker” Alex Salazar</p> <p><strong>“Googley” Doc Wilson</strong> as “The Dropout” Josh Salazar</p> <p><a class="a2a_button_facebook" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/facebook?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2F13-omens-the-bequeathed-actual-play-part-00%2F&linkname=13%20Omens%20%E2%80%93%20The%20Bequeathed%20Actual%20Play%3A%20Part%2000" title="Facebook" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_twitter" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/twitter?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2F13-omens-the-bequeathed-actual-play-part-00%2F&linkname=13%20Omens%20%E2%80%93%20The%20Bequeathed%20Actual%20Play%3A%20Part%2000" title="Twitter" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_google_plus" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/google_plus?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2F13-omens-the-bequeathed-actual-play-part-00%2F&linkname=13%20Omens%20%E2%80%93%20The%20Bequeathed%20Actual%20Play%3A%20Part%2000" title="Google+" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_reddit" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/reddit?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2F13-omens-the-bequeathed-actual-play-part-00%2F&linkname=13%20Omens%20%E2%80%93%20The%20Bequeathed%20Actual%20Play%3A%20Part%2000" title="Reddit" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_pinterest" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/pinterest?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2F13-omens-the-bequeathed-actual-play-part-00%2F&linkname=13%20Omens%20%E2%80%93%20The%20Bequeathed%20Actual%20Play%3A%20Part%2000" title="Pinterest" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_evernote" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/evernote?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2F13-omens-the-bequeathed-actual-play-part-00%2F&linkname=13%20Omens%20%E2%80%93%20The%20Bequeathed%20Actual%20Play%3A%20Part%2000" title="Evernote" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_delicious" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/delicious?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2F13-omens-the-bequeathed-actual-play-part-00%2F&linkname=13%20Omens%20%E2%80%93%20The%20Bequeathed%20Actual%20Play%3A%20Part%2000" title="Delicious" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share_save" href="https://www.addtoany.com/share#url=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2F13-omens-the-bequeathed-actual-play-part-00%2F&title=13%20Omens%20%E2%80%93%20The%20Bequeathed%20Actual%20Play%3A%20Part%2000" data-a2a-url="https://knowdirectionpodcast.com/2026/09/13-omens-the-bequeathed-actual-play-part-00/" data-a2a-title="13 Omens – The Bequeathed Actual Play: Part 00"></a></p>
Know Direction Beyond 111: Gen Con

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:53:37 -0000

Alex and James go over all of the Starfinder news that came out of Gen Con 2026. Listen Now! (mp3)

<p>Alex and James go over all of the Starfinder news that came out of Gen Con 2026.</p> <h2><a href="http://knowdirectionpodcast.com/podcasts/KDB111.mp3">Listen Now! (mp3)</a></h2> <p><a class="a2a_button_facebook" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/facebook?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2Fknow-direction-beyond-111-gen-con%2F&linkname=Know%20Direction%20Beyond%20111%3A%20Gen%20Con" title="Facebook" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_twitter" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/twitter?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2Fknow-direction-beyond-111-gen-con%2F&linkname=Know%20Direction%20Beyond%20111%3A%20Gen%20Con" title="Twitter" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_google_plus" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/google_plus?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2Fknow-direction-beyond-111-gen-con%2F&linkname=Know%20Direction%20Beyond%20111%3A%20Gen%20Con" title="Google+" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_reddit" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/reddit?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2Fknow-direction-beyond-111-gen-con%2F&linkname=Know%20Direction%20Beyond%20111%3A%20Gen%20Con" title="Reddit" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_pinterest" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/pinterest?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2Fknow-direction-beyond-111-gen-con%2F&linkname=Know%20Direction%20Beyond%20111%3A%20Gen%20Con" title="Pinterest" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_evernote" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/evernote?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2Fknow-direction-beyond-111-gen-con%2F&linkname=Know%20Direction%20Beyond%20111%3A%20Gen%20Con" title="Evernote" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_delicious" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/delicious?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2Fknow-direction-beyond-111-gen-con%2F&linkname=Know%20Direction%20Beyond%20111%3A%20Gen%20Con" title="Delicious" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share_save" href="https://www.addtoany.com/share#url=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2Fknow-direction-beyond-111-gen-con%2F&title=Know%20Direction%20Beyond%20111%3A%20Gen%20Con" data-a2a-url="https://knowdirectionpodcast.com/2026/09/know-direction-beyond-111-gen-con/" data-a2a-title="Know Direction Beyond 111: Gen Con"></a></p>
Game Design Unboxed 149 – Jewel Box

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 23:34:23 -0000

In episode 149 of Game Design Unboxed, we talk with Zac Loveless, game designer and owner of Lovemore Games, about how anything can provide inspiration; for instance, a random Instagram post about beetles that was the catalyst for our featured game, Jewel Box. Major topics include the differences between educational games vs. games you can […]

<div data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody"> <div data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody"> <p class="gmail-p1">In episode 149 of Game Design Unboxed, we talk with Zac Loveless, game designer and owner of Lovemore Games, about how anything can provide inspiration; for instance, a random Instagram post about beetles that was the catalyst for our featured game, Jewel Box.</p> <p class="gmail-p1">Major topics include the differences between educational games vs. games you can learn from, the knowledge you gain from creating a themed game, how to decipher and apply playtest feedback, incorporating classic mechanics into something new, and “theme” collectors.</p> <p class="gmail-p1">We also dig into how to come up with a name for your game, the origin behind Lovemore Games (as opposed to Loveless Games), symbiotic publisher/designer relationships, designing around a theme or mechanic before gameplay, and why butterflies are, in theory, the most well-liked insect.</p> </div> </div> <h2><a href="http://knowdirectionpodcast.com/podcasts/GDU_E149_JewelBox.mp3">Listen Now! (mp3)</a></h2> <h3>Featuring:</h3> <p class="gmail-p1">Zac Loveless – Guest</p> <p class="gmail-p1">Danielle Reynolds – Host</p> <p><a class="a2a_button_facebook" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/facebook?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2Fgame-design-unboxed-149-jewel-box%2F&linkname=Game%20Design%20Unboxed%20149%20%E2%80%93%20Jewel%20Box" title="Facebook" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_twitter" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/twitter?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2Fgame-design-unboxed-149-jewel-box%2F&linkname=Game%20Design%20Unboxed%20149%20%E2%80%93%20Jewel%20Box" title="Twitter" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_google_plus" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/google_plus?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2Fgame-design-unboxed-149-jewel-box%2F&linkname=Game%20Design%20Unboxed%20149%20%E2%80%93%20Jewel%20Box" title="Google+" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_reddit" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/reddit?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2Fgame-design-unboxed-149-jewel-box%2F&linkname=Game%20Design%20Unboxed%20149%20%E2%80%93%20Jewel%20Box" title="Reddit" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_pinterest" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/pinterest?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2Fgame-design-unboxed-149-jewel-box%2F&linkname=Game%20Design%20Unboxed%20149%20%E2%80%93%20Jewel%20Box" title="Pinterest" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_evernote" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/evernote?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2Fgame-design-unboxed-149-jewel-box%2F&linkname=Game%20Design%20Unboxed%20149%20%E2%80%93%20Jewel%20Box" title="Evernote" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_delicious" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/delicious?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2Fgame-design-unboxed-149-jewel-box%2F&linkname=Game%20Design%20Unboxed%20149%20%E2%80%93%20Jewel%20Box" title="Delicious" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share_save" href="https://www.addtoany.com/share#url=https%3A%2F%2Fknowdirectionpodcast.com%2F2026%2F09%2Fgame-design-unboxed-149-jewel-box%2F&title=Game%20Design%20Unboxed%20149%20%E2%80%93%20Jewel%20Box" data-a2a-url="https://knowdirectionpodcast.com/2026/09/game-design-unboxed-149-jewel-box/" data-a2a-title="Game Design Unboxed 149 – Jewel Box"></a></p>