Know Direction: Beyond

Know Direction Beyond 90 – One Shot At Shellys

Ryan Costello — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 13:47:35 +0000

Alex takes James, Ryan, and Loren through a One Shot At Shelly’s, and the Starfinder Second Edition playtest.

Know Direction Beyond 89: Starfinder 2e Playtest Character Creation

Ryan Costello — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 23:51:00 +0000

Ryan and Randal join Alex and James to roll up their first Starfinder Second Edition playtest characters for Alex’s upcoming one-shots.

Know Direction Beyond 88: SF2 First Impressions

Ryan Costello — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 02:10:32 +0000

Alex and James give their gut reactions to the Starfinder Second Edition playtest rulebook.

Know Direction Beyond 87: A Spicy Sendoff to Starfinder 1e

Ryan Costello — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 01:19:55 +0000

Alex and James line up some hot, hotter, and infernal wings for this hot tribute to the complete first edition of Starfinder.

Know Direction Beyond 86: Free RPG Day Starfinder Sneak Peak

Ryan Costello — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 09:00:44 +0000

Second Contact, the Free RPG Day 2024 Starfinder offering, is the first published material for the Starfinder 2e playtest. Alex and James dive into it to see what it tells them to expect in the future.

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Know Direction Beyond 85: PaizoCon 2024 Starfinder Breakdown

Ryan Costello — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 02:07:56 +0000

Alex and James look at the Starfinder news out of PaizoCon 2024, which saw a mix of firsts for 2e and finals for 1e.

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Know Direction Beyond 84: Mechageddon Madness

Ryan Costello — Fri, 03 May 2024 01:31:41 +0000

Jenny Jarzabsk joins Alex and James to look high and wide at Starfinder 1e’s swan song release, the Mechageddon! hardcover Adventure Path.

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Know Direction Beyond 83 – SF2 Field Test Envoy

Ryan Costello — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 09:05:41 +0000

Alex and James look at what the Field Test version of the Envoy means for Starfinder 2e.

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Know Direction Beyond 82: Reach for the Scoured Stars

Ryan Costello — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 02:35:43 +0000

Alex and James share their thoughts on the Scoured Stars Starfinder adventure path.

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Know Direction Beyond 81: Ports of Call

Ryan Costello — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 02:28:14 +0000

Alex and James finally visit Starfinder’s Ports Of Call.

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Know Direction Beyond 80: SF2@PAXU

Ryan Costello — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 14:07:47 +0000

Alex played Starfinder 2e at PAX Unplugged a couple of weeks ago and he shares his thoughts with James and a live Twitch audience. That, and a closer look at the Field Test Mystic.

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Know Direction Beyond 79: Enhanced Thoughts

Ryan Costello — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 14:13:09 +0000

With two Enhanced classes out of the way, Alex and James cram the rest of Starfinder Enhanced into one enthusiastic review.

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Know Direction Beyond 78: Enhanced Class Excitement

Ryan Costello — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 08:57:06 +0000

Alex and James preview and share their thoughts on two Starfinder Enhanced classes: Envoy and Solarion.

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Know Direction Beyond 77: Starfinder 2e Design

Ryan Costello — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 01:50:25 +0000

Alex and James talk with Thurston Hillman and Jenny Jarzabski from Paizo’s Starfinder team about their plans for Starfinder 2e. Live on Twitch!

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Know Direction Beyond 76: Starfinder 2e Field Test Review

Ryan Costello — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 09:04:07 +0000

Alex and James reflect on the recent Starfinder Second Edition announcement, and share their thoughts on the Field Test, live on Twitch.

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Know Direction Beyond: 75 – Evolution Solutions

John Godek — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 10:00:56 +0000

Alex, James, and John do a deep dive into the Starfinder’s newest PC class – the Evolutionist.

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Know Direction Beyond: 74 – Back in Beyond

John Godek — Fri, 05 May 2023 10:00:18 +0000

Join Alex Augunas, James Ballod, and new producer and co-host John Godek as Know Direction: Beyond returns and talks about the Interstellar Species Starfinder hardcover.

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Know Direction: Beyond 73 – Director Discourse

Dustin Knight — Fri, 16 Sep 2022 12:15:50 +0000

Join Alex Augunas, James Ballod, Dustin Knight, and Thurston Hillman talk about the future of Starfinder including the Scoured Stars AP and Interstellar Species (not Reforged).

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Know Direction: Beyond 72 – GenCon 2022 Recap

Dustin Knight — Tue, 16 Aug 2022 08:00:43 +0000

Join Alex Augunas, James Ballod, and Dustin Knight, as they interview the Starfinder Creative Director Thurston Hillman and discuss the future of Starfinder, including the Scoured Stars AP and Interstellar Species (not Reforged).

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Know Direction: Beyond 71 – We Can Rebuild It!

Dustin Knight — Fri, 22 Jul 2022 08:00:01 +0000

Alex, James, and Dustin go over rebuilding published encounters, including a reforged enemy from the Dead Suns Adventure Path!

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Know Direction: Beyond 70 – Paizocon ’22 Reveals and Reactions

Dustin Knight — Sat, 11 Jun 2022 17:54:03 +0000

Alex, James, and Dustin discuss all the news from Paizocon 2022!

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Know Direction: Beyond 69 – The Making of Starfinder Drift Crisis

Dustin Knight — Fri, 13 May 2022 04:02:50 +0000

Alex, James, and Dustin talk to Paizo Senior Developer John Compton about the Drift Crisis event changing Starfinder FOREVER! Join us and learn about the creation of this galactic book.

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Know Direction: Beyond 68 – Portents of Peril!

Vanessa Hoskins — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 04:02:21 +0000

Alex, James, and Vanessa tell of the doom and chaos coming to Starfinder in the form of The Drift Crisis! This is a year long event (complete with rulebook) that will change the galaxy forever… you don’t want to miss it!

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Know Direction: Beyond 67 – Precog Breakdown

Vanessa Hoskins — Fri, 18 Mar 2022 12:55:26 +0000

Alex, James, and Vanessa look at how the Precog turned out in publication, point out some of the big differences, and give the class an overall shakedown! Punch girls not included.

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Know Direction: Beyond – Special SFS Report 2022

Vanessa Hoskins — Sat, 19 Feb 2022 01:30:48 +0000

Paizo’s Development Manger Linda Zayas-Palmer and Starfinder Society Developer Jessica Catalan join Alex and Vanessa to discuss the end of the Starfinder Society Season 4 Data Scurge and the beginning of Season 5, including one of three new factions!

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Know Direction: Beyond 66 – Evolutionist Retrospective

Vanessa Hoskins — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 05:01:40 +0000

Special guest Starfinder Senior Developer John Compton join Alex and Vanessa to gush about the changes to the Evolutionist class as it adapts to it’s place in the Starfinder class lineup.

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Know Direction: Beyond 65 – Galactic Magic Review

Vanessa Hoskins — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 14:29:09 +0000

Alex, James, and Vanessa review Galactic Magic, the newest offering for Starfinder that includes the new Precog class, over 100 spells, and tons of magical lore about the Starfinder setting!

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Know Direction: Beyond 64 – Technobabble: Tech Questions in Starfinder

Jefferson Thacker — Fri, 10 Dec 2021 11:00:12 +0000

How does technology in Starfinder even work? And why can’t I call my friend in the Veskarium from my apartment in Absalom Station?

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Know Direction: Beyond 63 – Mech Mayhem!

Vanessa Hoskins — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 13:40:48 +0000

Alex, James, and Vanessa chat all about mechs! What does it require for a vehicle to be a mech, why mechs and powered armor are different, and how mechs in Starfinder are ABSOLUTELY fantastic!

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Know Direction: Beyond 62 – Nanocyte Class Feature

Vanessa Hoskins — Fri, 17 Sep 2021 10:01:02 +0000

Alex and Vanessa review the new Nanocyte class in Tech Revolution. This might be the biggest class yet!

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Know Direction Beyond 61 – The Evolutionist with John Compton

Jefferson Thacker — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 14:39:52 +0000

Starfinder’s newest base class, the Evolutionist, is currently in play test. What’s this class all about? What’s the initial feedback after a few weeks of playtests? How does the Evolutionist make Starfinder evolve? The Know Direction Beyond team speaks with the class’ designer, John Compton, about Starfinder’s Evolutionist.

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Know Direction: Beyond 60 – Tech Revolution Preview with John Compton

Jefferson Thacker — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 10:00:16 +0000

Starfinder Tech Revolution design lead, John Compton, joins Alex and James to take a closer look at the nanocyte, Starfinder’s newest class, as well as the other cutting-edge technologies introduced in this book.

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Know Direction: Beyond 59 – GEM Breakdown

Admin Istrator — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 14:34:15 +0000

The Galaxy Exploration Manual lead designer, Joe Pasini, joins Alex and James to breakdown the new Starfinder hardcover.

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Know Direction: Beyond 58 – NPC Forge

Admin Istrator — Fri, 14 May 2021 14:59:11 +0000

Alex and James talk the talk about Starfinder’s surprisingly nuanced NPC creation process, then walk the walk, turning live listener suggestions into an undead television signal that rots your brains.

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Know Direction: Beyond 57 – Backmatter Mania

Vanessa Hoskins — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 10:05:33 +0000

Alex, James, and Vanessa talk about the wonderful content brought to you by back matter! These articles have player options, monsters, and tons of lore for the Starfinder roleplaying game.

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Know Direction: Beyond 56 – SFS Season 4 with Jenny Jarzabski

Vanessa Hoskins — Fri, 19 Mar 2021 10:01:10 +0000

Alex, James, and Vanessa invite Paizo Organized Play Developer Jenny Jarzabski to talk about Season 4 of Starfinder Society.

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Know Direction: Beyond 55 – Editors of the Void

Vanessa Hoskins — Fri, 19 Feb 2021 16:09:27 +0000

Alex and Vanessa invite Paizo’s Managing Editor Leo Glass and Editor Kieran Newton to discuss the role the editing department plays at Paizo Publishing.

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Know Direction: Beyond 54 – Alien Archive 4Ever

Vanessa Hoskins — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 05:01:48 +0000

Alex, James, and Vanessa look at the slew of new aliens, robots, and bizarre creatures in Starfinder’s Alien Archive 4! Will your flame burn bright and attract a moth girlfriend?

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Know Direction: Beyond 53 – Exploring Vast Horizons

Vanessa Hoskins — Thu, 24 Dec 2020 06:20:27 +0000

Alex, James, and Vanessa talk to Starfinders masters of adventure: Jason Keeley and Jason Tondro! They talk all about the new Starfinder module line beginning with Junker’s Delight, the Live Free or Die Developer Diaries, and the Horizons of the Vast adventure path!

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Know Direction: Beyond 52 – Precog Premonitions with Thursty

Vanessa Hoskins — Sat, 28 Nov 2020 04:10:34 +0000

Alex, James, and Vanessa invite Paizo’s Developer Thurston Hillman to talk about the PreCog playtest class, recently released for Starfinder.

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Know Direction: Beyond 51 – With Jason Tondro

Ryan Costello — Fri, 30 Oct 2020 17:21:59 +0000

Starfinder Developer Jason “Jake” Tondro joins the KD Beyond crew to talk Fly Free Or Die, the stealth announcement of the Horizons of the Vast Adventure Path (described as Kingmaker in space), and teases some exciting Starfinder developments.

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Know Direction: Beyond 50 – With John Compton

Vanessa Hoskins — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 14:48:05 +0000

Starfinder Senior Developer John Compton joins the KD Beyond crew to talk about the Nanocyte and Mech playtest, what he’s been working on, and his transition from Organized Play Lead Developer.

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Know Direction: Beyond 49 – Starship Operations Manual Breakdown

Vanessa Hoskins — Fri, 07 Aug 2020 12:00:01 +0000

Owen, Alex, and Vanessa go through the Starship Operations Manual and discuss the content, their contributions, and the creative process.

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Know Direction: Beyond 48 – Vanguard Class Feature

Vanessa Hoskins — Fri, 10 Jul 2020 04:01:06 +0000

Alex, James, and Vanessa discuss the Vanguard Class!

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Know Direction: Beyond 47 – PaizoCon News and Biohacker Class Feature

Vanessa Hoskins — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 02:51:49 +0000

Owen and Alex discuss the big news announcements coming out of PaizoCon Online 2020, then go in-depth on the Biohacker, one of the newest classes for Starfinder!

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Know Direction: Beyond 46 – Witchwarper Class Feature

Jefferson Thacker — Thu, 07 May 2020 22:21:51 +0000

Owen, Alex, James, and guest producer Perram break down the witchwarper in the first Character Operations Manual class feature!

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Know Direction Beyond 45 – Near Space with Joe Pasini

Vanessa Hoskins — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 02:50:21 +0000

Owen, Alex, James, Vanessa, and special guest Joe Pasini as we dive into Near Space, the latest hardcover for Starfinder!

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Know Direction Beyond 44 – Starfinder Video Game Speculation

Vanessa Hoskins — Thu, 12 Mar 2020 04:07:45 +0000

Owen, Vanessa, and Alex discuss potential video games that could be derived from Starfinder. They discuss everything from 8-bit side scrollers to MMO RPGs with multiple expansions. What do YOU want to see in a Starfinder video game?

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Know Direction: Beyond Ep 43 – Product Nova

Vanessa Hoskins — Fri, 14 Feb 2020 00:42:41 +0000

Vanessa, Alex, James, and Owen explore the explosion of new products released and announced for Starfinder as well as discuss their own gaming experiences.

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Know Direction: Beyond Ep 42 – News and Banter, Holiday Edition

Vanessa Hoskins — Thu, 19 Dec 2019 05:32:25 +0000

Vanessa, Alex, and Owen discuss the slew of news coming out about Starfinder including “Alexa, Play Starfinder,” Core Rulebook Pocket Edition, Starfinder Society Additional Resources, and Starfinder web fiction.

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Starfinder on Alexa Review – Know Direction Beyond Special

Jefferson Thacker — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 05:01:50 +0000

Can Alexa be your Starfinder GM? What is it like to play Starfinder with just your voice? Can high production values and voice acting make up for a lack of a flesh and blood GM? Join Perram, Vanessa, Ryan and Owen as we review the experience.

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Know Direction: Beyond Ep 41 – Character Operations Manual Breakdown

Vanessa Hoskins — Thu, 21 Nov 2019 05:01:34 +0000

Starfinder fans have been waiting for the games first big character book to be released since the game’s launch 2 years ago. Does the Character Operations Manual bring the options they need? Find out as we break the book down in this week’s Know Direction: Beyond.

Introducing new hosts: Owen KC Stephens and Vanessa Hoskins!

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Know Direction: Beyond Ep 40 – Starfinder Society Interview with Thurston Hillman

Jefferson Thacker — Thu, 10 Oct 2019 03:30:51 +0000

Paizo’s Thurston Hillman joins us tonight to talk about the exciting events happening in Starfinder Society, and the candidates for the new First Seeker! Also lots of spoilers for Season 2.

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Know Direction: Beyond 39 – Alien Archive 3 Review

Jefferson Thacker — Thu, 26 Sep 2019 04:24:27 +0000

What manner of beasties does Paizo’s Alien Archive 3 bring to Starfinder? And how do the companion rules change the game’s landscape?

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Know Direction: Beyond 38 – From the Planet Gen Con!

Jefferson Thacker — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 02:55:46 +0000

We talk about the presence Starfinder had at Gen Con 2019, including the announcement of Near Space!

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Know Direction: Beyond 37 – Hell Planet Citizens

Jefferson Thacker — Sat, 27 Jul 2019 03:22:30 +0000

The Hell Planet in our solar system has caused untold destruction. Who live there now? And why do they like ‘Hunts’?

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Know Direction: Beyond 36 – Starfinder Society with Thurston Hillman

Jefferson Thacker — Tue, 02 Jul 2019 03:16:14 +0000

Join our Developer Thurston Hillman (@OnCallGm) and Know Direction to talk about the amazing new season of the Starfinder Society.

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Know Direction: Beyond 35 – Grimmer-Con

Jefferson Thacker — Sat, 08 Jun 2019 02:53:51 +0000

The Beyond team is back from PaizoCon with Lou Agresta. We’ve got the latest news about Starfinder, as well as a chance to talk about Grimmer Space with one of its creators! One of the most exciting third-party efforts being created for Starfinder.

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Know Direction: Beyond 34 – Make My Starfinder: Steven Universe

Jefferson Thacker — Sat, 18 May 2019 02:07:04 +0000

Alex and Perram look at how to adapt sci-fi worlds to Starfinder, beginning with… Steven Universe! A show they’re both big fans of.

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Know Direction Beyond 33 – Create Doom Planet [Audio]

Jefferson Thacker — Tue, 07 May 2019 13:43:41 +0000

We continue our Create Demiplanet feature by talking about what goes bump in the night on our DOOM PLANET. What is so terrible that it wrecks our solar system when it lines up with its neighbor planets?

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Know Direction: Beyond 33 – Create Doom Planet

Jefferson Thacker — Tue, 07 May 2019 01:14:03 +0000

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Know Direction: Beyond – Has Starfinder Fixed High Level Play?

Jefferson Thacker — Mon, 22 Apr 2019 05:21:08 +0000

What is high level Starfinder play like? Now that Alex and James have started playing Book 6 of Starfinder’s first Adventure Path: Dead Suns, they’re here to talk about it with real world experience.

Has Starfinder found the solution to one of the 3.5 OGL’s biggest pain points?

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Know Direction: Beyond 032 – Create Demiplanet Species

Jefferson Thacker — Sun, 07 Apr 2019 02:21:50 +0000

We detail the three main species of our solar system on this week’s Create Demiplanet!

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Know Direction: Beyond 031 – Interview with James L. Sutter

Jefferson Thacker — Fri, 22 Mar 2019 23:51:22 +0000

Starfinder shows off a hint of whats possible as it dives into the Pact World’s own SUN in the Dawn of Flame Adventure Path. James L. Sutter, author of the first volume Fire Starters, joins us to talk it out, as well as reflect on his time working on the Starfinder Roleplaying Game.

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Know Direction: Beyond 030 – Powered Armor Power Up

Jefferson Thacker — Sat, 23 Feb 2019 04:57:03 +0000

Sometimes the only protection that will do has rockets on the shoulders. We talk about Powered Armor in Starfinder, why you’d use it, how to use it, and some builds that would enjoy the chance.

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(Note, due to some Twitch shenanigans, the video version of this episode isn’t available at this time. It will be added to this post as soon as it becomes available.)

Know Direction: Beyond 029 – Create Demiplanet

Jefferson Thacker — Sat, 09 Feb 2019 03:49:56 +0000

Our most requested feature on the KD Network is back… at a galactic scale! We begin the process of designing a solar system for Starfinder from the ground… or actually STARS up! And you get to help!

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Know Direction: Beyond 028 – Third Party Starfinder

Jefferson Thacker — Fri, 25 Jan 2019 19:41:20 +0000

We look at what third party support is available for Starfinder with special guest Jason Nelson from Legendary Games. Between him and Alex, we cover a lot of ground.

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Know Direction: Beyond 027 – Starfinder News Roundup

Jefferson Thacker — Fri, 11 Jan 2019 22:10:50 +0000

Attack of the Swarm! Alien Archive 3, Playtest Update! Lots of exciting news for Starfinder this week to talk about on Know Direction Beyond.

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Know Direction: Beyond 026 – Starfinder Playtest Interview with Amanda Hamon-Kunz

Jefferson Thacker — Fri, 28 Dec 2018 20:25:56 +0000

Paizo’s Amanda Hamon-Kunz will joins us Know Direction Beyond to talk about the new playtest characters appearing in the Character Operation Manual.

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Know Direction: Beyond 025 – Three New Classes?!

Jefferson Thacker — Fri, 14 Dec 2018 19:36:49 +0000

The Character Operations Manual is announced, and three new playtest classes are available: The biohacker, vanguard, and witchwarper. We give our thoughts on the classes so far, how they play, and what we look forward to.

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Know Direction: Beyond 024 – Are the Pact Worlds a Corporate Dystopia?

Jefferson Thacker — Fri, 30 Nov 2018 16:17:19 +0000

Alex will try to convince us that the Pact Worlds, the only hope of safety and security for the system, is in fact a Corporate Dystopia! Is he right? If he is, is that a bad thing?

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Know Direction: Beyond 023 – Does Back Matter Matter?

Jefferson Thacker — Tue, 20 Nov 2018 03:44:07 +0000

Since Starfinder doesn’t have a softcover line, one of the sales pitches for the Adventure Paths were that they would contain supplemental content for the game to fill that gap. How have they done?

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Know Direction: Beyond 022 – Halloween Monster Creation Special

Jefferson Thacker — Sat, 03 Nov 2018 02:39:29 +0000

What goes bump in the night? Our creations for this Halloween Special.

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Know Direction: Beyond 021 – Alien Archive 2 Review

Jefferson Thacker — Mon, 29 Oct 2018 04:06:54 +0000

The second Alien Archive has arrived, overflowing with playable animal aliens. Does this entry stand up to the excellent example of the first one? Find out!

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Know Direction: Beyond 020 – Operative Class Feature

Jefferson Thacker — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 19:27:11 +0000

The operative is one of the most versatile and capable classes in the game. It is also one of the most controversial. Is it OP? Is it just right? And how much fun can you have building one?

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Know Direction: Beyond 019 – Mystic Class Feature

Jefferson Thacker — Tue, 31 Jul 2018 19:39:17 +0000

As we get ready to head to Gen Con, Perram and Alex finish off Starfinder’s classes with the Mystic. What does this student of mysteries bring to your Starfinder game? Audio posted only this time, but video will be posted soon.

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Know Direction: Beyond 18 – Interview with Starfinder’s Owen KC Stephens

Jefferson Thacker — Fri, 20 Jul 2018 04:01:24 +0000

Starfinder Design Lead, Owen KC Stephens, joins us to talk about the state of the game, the upcoming Starfinder Armory book, and more.

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Know Direction: Beyond 017 – Starfinder Society Geekout

Jefferson Thacker — Sat, 07 Jul 2018 18:53:24 +0000

With Alex gone to Disney World, James and Perram talk about Starfinder Society and Skitter Shot!

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Know Direction: Beyond 16 – Envoy Class Feature

Jefferson Thacker — Wed, 20 Jun 2018 02:24:45 +0000

Always there to raise everyone’s spirits and replenish their stamina, the Envoy is one of Starfinder’s most popular classes. We break it down in the next Know Direction: Beyond.

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Know Direction Beyond 15 – Class Guide to the Solarian

Jefferson Thacker — Wed, 23 May 2018 10:00:44 +0000

Alex and Perram break down Starfinder’s Solarian and give their thoughts on the class that harnesses the power of the stars.

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Know Direction: Beyond 014 – Starfinder AP Interview with Jason Keeley and Chris Sims

Jefferson Thacker — Wed, 25 Apr 2018 23:58:18 +0000

Paizo’s Jason Keeley and Chris Sims join us to talk about the upcoming Starfinder Adventure Paths: Against the Aeon Throne and Signal of Screams.

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Know Direction: Beyond 013 – Starfinder Pact Worlds with Jason Keeley

Jefferson Thacker — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 01:53:00 +0000

Paizo’s Jason Keeley joins us to preview Starfinder’s newest release: Pact Worlds.

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Know Direction: Beyond 012 – Getting Started with the Dead Suns AP

Jefferson Thacker — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 02:13:48 +0000

Perram and James discuss the Dead Suns Ap and what it was like getting it started. Then they go over the newest changes and FAQs for Starfinder, and talk plastic space ships.

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Know Direction: Beyond 011 – Starfinder Computers and Skills

Jefferson Thacker — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 02:39:42 +0000

Making up half your character sheet, find out how things have changed in Starfinder as we put our skills to work.

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Know Direction: Beyond 010 – The Technomancer

Jefferson Thacker — Tue, 30 Jan 2018 21:06:21 +0000

Starfinder’s Technomancer blends the Fantasy and the Sci-Fi together like no other class, we review it on this week’s Know Direction: Beyond.

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Know Direction: Beyond 009 – Starfinder’s Mechanic Rundown

Jefferson Thacker — Wed, 17 Jan 2018 01:15:52 +0000

Whether they’re covered in grease keeping a ship’s engines together, or sending their mad science robots into the enemy, few classes fit the sci-fi fantasy more than Starfinder’s Mechanic. We talk about this wrench jockey, and whether it can pull its weight, in this week’s Know Direction: Beyond!

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Know Direction Beyond 008 – Starfinder Society News with Thurston Hillman

Jefferson Thacker — Wed, 13 Dec 2017 02:36:37 +0000

Want to play a Skittermander in Starfinder Society? Paizo’s Thurston Hillman joins us to talk about exciting changes coming to Starfinder Society Organized Play, bringing a ton of chances to play a vast assortment of aliens and play more often. ALSO He’s offering up a chance to get a boon to play as a Skittermander character! (or Ghoran for Pathfinder Society Play) But you’ll have to listen to the episode to find out how.

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Know Direction: Beyond 007 – The Starfarer’s Companion

Jefferson Thacker — Wed, 29 Nov 2017 02:42:05 +0000

It’s been the best selling Starfinder Third Party book since it’s release, and we’re going to chat with Matt Morris and our very own Alex Augunas about the Starfarer’s Companion to find out why on Know Direction: Beyond.

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Know Direction: Beyond 006 – Guide to Starfinder Soldiers

Jefferson Thacker — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 06:10:23 +0000

We start our class feature episodes with an in depth look at Starfinder’s Soldier, and why it is one of the best classes in the game.

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Know Direction: Beyond 005 – Starfinder Starship Combat

Jefferson Thacker — Wed, 01 Nov 2017 02:02:06 +0000

Learn how to play Starfinder’s Starship Combat from Paizo’s Jason Keeley! Alex and James face off in the most furious pun ships, while Jason helps us keep the world in order.

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Know Direction: Beyond 004 – Alien Archive Review

Jefferson Thacker — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 05:53:16 +0000

It’s the most player focused monster book yet, chocked full of items, materials, and over 20 playable races. This isn’t even mentioning the horde of crawly aliens to face off against. The Alien Archive completes the foundation rules of Starfinder. Hear our thoughts on how this book defines the game.

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Know Direction: Beyond 003 – Toys in Space

Jefferson Thacker — Wed, 04 Oct 2017 04:57:05 +0000

When getting ready for a role playing game, we know it’s often an excuse to play with some seriously nerdy toys. Miniatures, cards, scenery, dice, maps, and software, we want it all. But while there are mountains of material for traditional fantasy, when it comes to sci-fi we often need to look a little deeper. So join us tonight as we explore the options to bring the very best toys to your table.

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Know Direction: Beyond 002 – Designing in Space!

Jefferson Thacker — Thu, 21 Sep 2017 02:58:45 +0000

Starfinder identifies itself as a Space Fantasy RPG, and while most of us are familiar with the trappings of fantasy… adding that sci-fi touch can be newgrounds. So to discuss designing game material for fantasy, especially aliens and extraterrestrial crawlies, is Jason Nelson, publisher at Legendary Games, and Robert Brookes, freelancer and developer of the Aethera Campaign Setting for Pathfinder.

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Know Direction: Beyond – 001 – Starfinder Core Rulebook Review

Jefferson Thacker — Wed, 06 Sep 2017 03:43:59 +0000

Perram, Alex, and James kick off the first episode of Know Direction: Beyond to review the Starfinder Core Rulebook.