paizo.com Recent Posts by Ryan. Costellopaizo.com Recent Posts by Ryan. Costello2024-03-18T14:08:10Z2024-03-18T14:08:10ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Pathfinder Lost Omens: Knights of LastwallRyan. Costellohttps://paizo.com/products/btq02c3a/discuss&page=3?Pathfinder-Lost-Omens-Knights-of-Lastwall#1462022-04-24T00:58:06Z2022-04-21T23:54:11Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Thomas Keller wrote:</div><blockquote> Didn't think he was into second edition at all. </blockquote><p>And people wonder why I'm so pedantic and insistent when I try to squash this completely wrong take on my opinion of Pathfinder 2e, a game I still play despite not even hosting a Pathfinder podcast anymore.Thomas Keller wrote:Didn't think he was into second edition at all.
And people wonder why I'm so pedantic and insistent when I try to squash this completely wrong take on my opinion of Pathfinder 2e, a game I still play despite not even hosting a Pathfinder podcast anymore.Ryan. Costello2022-04-21T23:54:11ZRe: Forums/PaizoCon: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: PaizoCon Online Will Be Scheduled For May 26-31Ryan. Costellohttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6sh77&page=2?PaizoCon-Online-Will-Be-Scheduled-For-May-2631#632020-04-28T21:18:07Z2020-04-28T01:00:14Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">The Rot Grub wrote:</div><blockquote> How can we watch the presentations live? Will it be via Know Direction? </blockquote><p>Know Direction will be hosting the Paizo Twitch channel during the panels, and streaming the panels on our Twitch channel as well.The Rot Grub wrote:How can we watch the presentations live? Will it be via Know Direction?
Know Direction will be hosting the Paizo Twitch channel during the panels, and streaming the panels on our Twitch channel as well.Ryan. Costello2020-04-28T01:00:14ZRe: Forums: Starfinder Wednesdays: Paizo Blog: Starfinder goes X.T.R.E.M.!Ryan. Costellohttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6sh67?Starfinder-goes-XTREM#142020-04-07T17:02:31Z2020-04-07T13:25:30Z<p>Wednesday is already the best day of the week for wrestling, good call there. It's going to be fun to see if this is weirder than the wrestling product WWE's been putting out lately.</p>Wednesday is already the best day of the week for wrestling, good call there. It's going to be fun to see if this is weirder than the wrestling product WWE's been putting out lately.Ryan. Costello2020-04-07T13:25:30ZRe: Forums/Paizo: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: Paizo People: Celebrating Staffing Additions and PromotionsRyan. Costellohttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6sgys?Paizo-People-Celebrating-Staffing-Additions#112019-10-10T19:54:37Z2019-10-10T19:54:37Z<p>Very exciting changes.</p>Very exciting changes.Ryan. Costello2019-10-10T19:54:37ZForums/Paizo: General Discussion: Covers as postersRyan. Costellohttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs42e8i?Covers-as-posters#12018-12-06T19:14:22Z2018-12-06T18:19:50Z<p>I love the Martial Arts Handbook cover and would love to hang it on my wall. I know in the past Paizo's made promotional posters for gaming stores based on their cover art (usually hardcovers), so hopefully this amazing piece makes the cut. Alternatively, I would buy this if it was made into a product, and would consider other covers in a similar line.</p>I love the Martial Arts Handbook cover and would love to hang it on my wall. I know in the past Paizo's made promotional posters for gaming stores based on their cover art (usually hardcovers), so hopefully this amazing piece makes the cut. Alternatively, I would buy this if it was made into a product, and would consider other covers in a similar line.Ryan. Costello2018-12-06T18:19:50ZRe: Forums/PaizoCon: General Discussion: PaizoCon room sharing threadRyan. Costellohttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2v278?PaizoCon-room-sharing-thread#72018-05-17T17:58:28Z2018-05-17T17:58:28Z<p>Update: Bed no longer available.</p>Update: Bed no longer available.Ryan. Costello2018-05-17T17:58:28ZRe: Forums/PaizoCon: General Discussion: PaizoCon room sharing threadRyan. Costellohttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2v278?PaizoCon-room-sharing-thread#32018-05-17T17:58:09Z2018-05-07T17:21:25Z<p>Name: Ryan Costello
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Possessing room
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Beds Available: 1
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Cost/night: $136
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Nights available: May 24-27</p>Name: Ryan Costello
Possessing room
Beds Available: 1
Cost/night: $136
Nights available: May 24-27Ryan. Costello2018-05-07T17:21:25ZRe: Forums/PaizoCon: General Discussion: Goblin Brain Reservation Thread {2018}Ryan. Costellohttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2v3f1?Goblin-Brain-Reservation-Thread-2018#242018-04-28T05:33:35Z2018-04-28T05:33:35Z<p>I would love to be on the list again. I arrive Thursday evening.</p>I would love to be on the list again. I arrive Thursday evening.Ryan. Costello2018-04-28T05:33:35ZRe: Forums/PaizoCon: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: Pathfinder Playtest at PaizoCon 2018!Ryan. Costellohttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lkqc?Pathfinder-Playtest-at-PaizoCon-2018#182018-05-22T13:23:54Z2018-04-27T12:32:42Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">TwilightKnight wrote:</div><blockquote> As someone who will not be in attendance this year, I hope someone like the folks at Know Direction will be recording the seminars. There is sure to be great information coming out of those regarding the 2E Playtest that we all want to hear. </blockquote><p>We will be recording seminars (and the preview banquet) again this year, and once again we hope that this year is the year where we record every seminar!TwilightKnight wrote:As someone who will not be in attendance this year, I hope someone like the folks at Know Direction will be recording the seminars. There is sure to be great information coming out of those regarding the 2E Playtest that we all want to hear.
We will be recording seminars (and the preview banquet) again this year, and once again we hope that this year is the year where we record every seminar!Ryan. Costello2018-04-27T12:32:42ZRe: Forums: Community Use: Now For Something "Completely Different".....Ryan. Costellohttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2uvdl?Now-For-Something-Completely-Different#232018-02-10T04:11:19Z2018-02-09T19:43:24Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Timitius wrote:</div><blockquote> Would anybody be interested in participating? </blockquote><p>The Know Direction network is at your disposal.Timitius wrote:Would anybody be interested in participating?
The Know Direction network is at your disposal.Ryan. Costello2018-02-09T19:43:24ZRe: Forums/Paizo: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: Sutter's Last BlogRyan. Costellohttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lk41&page=2?Sutters-Last-Blog#592017-09-09T22:40:37Z2017-09-09T02:14:31Z<p>You couldn't have ended on a higher note unless you stood on the counter at GenCon and yelled "I'm out!" and walked away when the last Starfinder sold.
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Congratulations on living the dream while keeping other dreams in mind. Good luck!</p>You couldn't have ended on a higher note unless you stood on the counter at GenCon and yelled "I'm out!" and walked away when the last Starfinder sold.
Congratulations on living the dream while keeping other dreams in mind. Good luck!Ryan. Costello2017-09-09T02:14:31ZForums/PaizoCon: General Discussion: Lift to Paizo HQRyan. Costellohttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ud9j?Lift-to-Paizo-HQ#12017-05-24T12:32:28Z2017-05-24T12:32:28Z<p>I've been invited to visit the Paizo office on Thursday, May 25th, but I'm having trouble working out the logistics. I'm told that if someone on the message boards gives me a lift, they too are invited for the Paizo office nickel tour. </p>
<p>If you have a car (and preferably has access to a toddler car seat) and is free Thursday afternoon around 3:30pm, please let me know. I'll check this thread often before I leave Thursday morning. </p>
<p>Thanks!</p>I've been invited to visit the Paizo office on Thursday, May 25th, but I'm having trouble working out the logistics. I'm told that if someone on the message boards gives me a lift, they too are invited for the Paizo office nickel tour.
If you have a car (and preferably has access to a toddler car seat) and is free Thursday afternoon around 3:30pm, please let me know. I'll check this thread often before I leave Thursday morning.
Thanks!Ryan. Costello2017-05-24T12:32:28ZRe: Forums/Paizo: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: Wes's Last WordsRyan. Costellohttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5ljtw?Wess-Last-Words#322017-05-19T04:05:06Z2017-05-19T02:03:36Z<p>Whoa. This is a shock. I was already preparing anecdotes to bring up to you at PaizoCon next week. Will you still be there?</p>Whoa. This is a shock. I was already preparing anecdotes to bring up to you at PaizoCon next week. Will you still be there?Ryan. Costello2017-05-19T02:03:36ZForums/PaizoCon: General Discussion: Family friendly Seattle resourceRyan. Costellohttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2u6yv?Family-friendly-Seattle-resource#12017-02-20T21:53:09Z2017-02-20T21:53:09Z<p>I'm an old PaizoCon hand at this point, but my family will be joining me for the first time this year. My wife's not as into Pathfinder as she once was and our daughter is 2, so I was wondering if anyone could recommend activities in the area or a short drive away they might want to check out.</p>I'm an old PaizoCon hand at this point, but my family will be joining me for the first time this year. My wife's not as into Pathfinder as she once was and our daughter is 2, so I was wondering if anyone could recommend activities in the area or a short drive away they might want to check out.Ryan. Costello2017-02-20T21:53:09ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder Adventure Card Game: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: Gen Con and Thanks for All the FishRyan. Costellohttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lj1f?Gen-Con-and-Thanks-for-All-the-Fish#62016-08-16T22:45:53Z2016-08-16T22:45:53Z<p>Treat every day of nursing school as an adventure, and remember that you have all the right cards.</p>Treat every day of nursing school as an adventure, and remember that you have all the right cards.Ryan. Costello2016-08-16T22:45:53ZRe: Forums/Gamer Life: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: Mourning RiteRyan. Costellohttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lixk?Mourning-Rite#192016-08-02T04:44:34Z2016-07-08T02:30:00Z<p>This was an important post to make. </p>
<p>Thank you, Liz.</p>This was an important post to make.
Thank you, Liz.Ryan. Costello2016-07-08T02:30:00ZRe: Forums: Starfinder General Discussion: Know Direction with James Sutter on StarfinderRyan. Costellohttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2tqb5?Know-Direction-with-James-Sutter-on-Starfinder#142016-06-20T15:35:21Z2016-06-20T15:35:21Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Anguish wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Ryan. Costello wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Anguish wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Audio... check.
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Video... check.
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Transcript... </p>
<p>Thank you for your efforts but this isn't for me. </blockquote>We'd love to offer transcripts, but that is a beast unto itself. We're limited by our time and budget as volunteers. If you could recommend trustworthy freeware that transcribes audio or video, we'd certainly look into that. </blockquote><p>Absolutely, positively not trying to rain on your parade. But that underlines why I personally don't consume podcasts or vidcasts. The time burden is placed on the consumer. I can read a lot faster than you can speak. Pretty much the reason why podcast/vidcast producers don't spend the effort to make transcripts is the reason why I don't consume them. So hey, I'm very, very glad you've got an audience. I'm only posting this to explain why I made the request.
<p>So, to be clear, thank you for what you do. </blockquote><p>No offense taken. I sincerely would like to include transcripts with the podcasts, but the only way we could do that is with a program that does the work for us (or a very dedicated volunteer).Anguish wrote:Ryan. Costello wrote: Anguish wrote:Audio... check.
Video... check.
Transcript... Thank you for your efforts but this isn't for me.
We'd love to offer transcripts, but that is a beast unto itself. We're limited by our time and budget as volunteers. If you could recommend trustworthy freeware that transcribes audio or video, we'd certainly look into that. Absolutely, positively not trying to rain on your parade. But that underlines why I personally don't consume podcasts or...Ryan. Costello2016-06-20T15:35:21ZRe: Forums: Starfinder General Discussion: Know Direction with James Sutter on StarfinderRyan. Costellohttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2tqb5?Know-Direction-with-James-Sutter-on-Starfinder#82016-06-17T17:32:44Z2016-06-17T17:32:44Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Anguish wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Audio... check.
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Video... check.
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Transcript... </p>
<p>Thank you for your efforts but this isn't for me. </blockquote><p>We'd love to offer transcripts, but that is a beast unto itself. We're limited by our time and budget as volunteers. If you could recommend trustworthy freeware that transcribes audio or video, we'd certainly look into that.Anguish wrote:Audio... check.
Video... check.
Transcript... Thank you for your efforts but this isn't for me.
We'd love to offer transcripts, but that is a beast unto itself. We're limited by our time and budget as volunteers. If you could recommend trustworthy freeware that transcribes audio or video, we'd certainly look into that.Ryan. Costello2016-06-17T17:32:44ZForums: Starfinder General Discussion: Know Direction with James Sutter on StarfinderRyan. Costellohttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2tqb5?Know-Direction-with-James-Sutter-on-Starfinder#12016-06-21T15:05:21Z2016-06-16T16:11:57Z<p>We had Creative Director James L Sutter on the Know Direction podcast last night to dive into Starfinder, from the journey behind the scenes making the nascent decisions for the setting, to what we know about the game, to the logistics of creating a Starfinder CRB/Campaign setting book that also includes space fantasy tropes, and finally to what has changed and what's on the horizon now that the news is out. </p>
<p>LINKS:
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<a href="http://knowdirectionpodcast.com/2016/06/know-direction-135-finding-the-stars-with-james-sutter-audio/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Audio</a>
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<a href="http://knowdirectionpodcast.com/2016/06/know-direction-135-finding-the-stars-with-james-sutter-video/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Video</a></p>We had Creative Director James L Sutter on the Know Direction podcast last night to dive into Starfinder, from the journey behind the scenes making the nascent decisions for the setting, to what we know about the game, to the logistics of creating a Starfinder CRB/Campaign setting book that also includes space fantasy tropes, and finally to what has changed and what's on the horizon now that the news is out.
LINKS:
Audio
VideoRyan. Costello2016-06-16T16:11:57ZRe: Forums: Paizo Events: [PaizoCon 2016] The Brimstone Heresy - Saturday morning, 8:00 am-1:00 pm, 2016Ryan. Costellohttps://paizo.com/events/v5748mkg0bib5#22016-05-12T03:22:49Z2016-05-12T03:22:49Z<p>Nice, I got into this game! Really looking forward to experiencing you as a GM, Stephen. </p>
<p>One point of order, there are conflicting times listed in the event details:
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Saturday morning, 8:00 am–1:00 pm
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Sat, May 28, 2016, 12:00 pm – 05:00 pm</p>
<p>I'm assuming the 8:00am one is correct, since that's the one booked in my schedule, but I just wanted to be sure.</p>Nice, I got into this game! Really looking forward to experiencing you as a GM, Stephen.
One point of order, there are conflicting times listed in the event details:
Saturday morning, 8:00 am–1:00 pm
Sat, May 28, 2016, 12:00 pm – 05:00 pm
I'm assuming the 8:00am one is correct, since that's the one booked in my schedule, but I just wanted to be sure.Ryan. Costello2016-05-12T03:22:49ZForums/PaizoCon: General Discussion: PaizoCon Podcast Coverage Call For VolunteersRyan. Costellohttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2tn0u?PaizoCon-Podcast-Coverage-Call-For-Volunteers#12016-05-03T01:58:50Z2016-05-03T01:58:50Z<p>Once again, we're trying to record as many of the seminars as we can. Not counting workshops, there are as many as three seminars running at the same time this year. </p>
<p>We have several recorders (at least three), but if anyone is willing to share a digital recorder for the weekend, we would appreciate it. We will only use these recorders at seminars attended by members of the Know Direction podcast network. </p>
<p>We're also always looking for volunteers attending seminars who are willing to take responsibility for the recorders. </p>
<p>Thanks!</p>Once again, we're trying to record as many of the seminars as we can. Not counting workshops, there are as many as three seminars running at the same time this year.
We have several recorders (at least three), but if anyone is willing to share a digital recorder for the weekend, we would appreciate it. We will only use these recorders at seminars attended by members of the Know Direction podcast network.
We're also always looking for volunteers attending seminars who are willing to take...Ryan. Costello2016-05-03T01:58:50ZRe: Forums/PaizoCon: General Discussion: Goblin Brain Reservation Thread (2016)Ryan. Costellohttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2tmf8?Goblin-Brain-Reservation-Thread#372016-04-28T00:13:05Z2016-04-28T00:13:05Z<p>Yes please!</p>Yes please!Ryan. Costello2016-04-28T00:13:05ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: Calling All Seekers!Ryan. Costellohttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lil4&page=3?Calling-All-Seekers#1282016-03-16T02:30:26Z2016-03-16T02:30:26Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Dan Simons wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Zach Davis wrote:</div><blockquote> Thanks Bob. I actually already did that, and was just coming back to let anyone else who wanted to know that it sounds like it will be at 8:30 PST. </blockquote><p>Given that Ryan is in Montreal and Perram in Kentucky, I'm pretty sure the start time will be 8:30pm <b>EST</b>, 5:30pm PST. The replay usually gets posted to YouTube pretty quickly, too, before the audio gets edited and posted as the podcast. If you can't watch it live, there are ways to watch or listen later!
<p>The <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgR4XN4oHZCYO0A9PEZQIpA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Know Direction YouTube Channel</a> to watch it over and over... </blockquote><p>Dan is correct. We go live as of 8:30 pm Eastern, 5:30 pm Pacific. We will start with the interview, which traditionally runs for an hour (although the PFS episodes have a tradition of their own, running 1.5 hours) and taking questions throughout.
<p>We've created <a href="http://knowdirectionpodcast.com/event/know-direction-129-live-who-seeks-the-seekers/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">an event page </a> as a reminder. </p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">John Compton wrote:</div><blockquote>Sounds like a good thing to ask about during the interview! </blockquote><p>Anyone who can't make the live interview, feel free to post your PFS questions here or <a href="http://forum.knowdirectionpodcast.com/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=10835&sid=4d4d5404b18921ed06ed35e419be9f6a" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">on our forums</a>.
<p>And thanks again to Tonya and John for this opportunity.</p>Dan Simons wrote:Zach Davis wrote: Thanks Bob. I actually already did that, and was just coming back to let anyone else who wanted to know that it sounds like it will be at 8:30 PST.
Given that Ryan is in Montreal and Perram in Kentucky, I'm pretty sure the start time will be 8:30pm EST, 5:30pm PST. The replay usually gets posted to YouTube pretty quickly, too, before the audio gets edited and posted as the podcast. If you can't watch it live, there are ways to watch or listen later! The...Ryan. Costello2016-03-16T02:30:26ZRe: Forums/PaizoCon: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: PaizoCon 2015 Weekend in Pictures!Ryan. Costellohttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lhjg?PaizoCon-2015-Weekend-in-Pictures#42015-05-30T15:10:46Z2015-05-30T01:58:42Z<p>Thanks for the shout out, guys. The recordings wouldn't be possible this year without the help of Rich Flynn, Sarah Bull, Darran Caldemeyer, Alex Augunas, and my co-volunteer of the year, Jefferson Jay "Perram" Thacker.</p>Thanks for the shout out, guys. The recordings wouldn't be possible this year without the help of Rich Flynn, Sarah Bull, Darran Caldemeyer, Alex Augunas, and my co-volunteer of the year, Jefferson Jay "Perram" Thacker.Ryan. Costello2015-05-30T01:58:42ZRe: Forums: Paizo Events: [PaizoCon 2015] It Came Back - Monday morning, 8:00 am-1:00 pm, 2015Ryan. Costellohttps://paizo.com/events/v5748mkg0b4ee#22015-05-08T19:44:08Z2015-05-08T19:44:08Z<p>I did. Unfortunately, I marked it as an event I wanted in the lottery before I booked my flight. I leave Monday at 12:56. I'm afraid I'm going to have to trade my ticket. :/</p>I did. Unfortunately, I marked it as an event I wanted in the lottery before I booked my flight. I leave Monday at 12:56. I'm afraid I'm going to have to trade my ticket. :/Ryan. Costello2015-05-08T19:44:08ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Welcome to new Venture-Captain of Montreal!Ryan. Costellohttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s1hc?Welcome-to-new-VentureCaptain-of-Montreal#132015-04-20T13:43:43Z2015-04-20T13:43:43Z<p>Welcome, Charles-Éric! If you haven't started one yet, we have a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/158116011038352/?fref=ts" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Facebook group</a> with 82 Montreal PFS members already. Join it an I can make you admin.</p>Welcome, Charles-Éric! If you haven't started one yet, we have a Facebook group with 82 Montreal PFS members already. Join it an I can make you admin.Ryan. Costello2015-04-20T13:43:43ZForums/Lost Omens Campaign Setting: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: The Tax Man Cometh!Ryan. Costellohttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lhd0?The-Tax-Man-Cometh#22016-03-23T21:59:10Z2015-04-15T20:00:07Z<p>Never trust a goblin with an abacus.</p>Never trust a goblin with an abacus.Ryan. Costello2015-04-15T20:00:07ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder Adventure Card Game: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: Wrath of the Righteous: The Demons Are in the DetailsRyan. Costellohttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lhc3&page=2?Wrath-of-the-Righteous-The-Demons-Are-in-the#522015-04-08T18:21:12Z2015-04-08T18:21:12Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">First World Bard wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Hawkmoon269 wrote:</div><blockquote> If you look at the Elven Entanglement scenario card in the big post, it mentions animals. And it seems you are fighting plants.</blockquote><p>Hawk: if you are curious, I believe the source material for that scenario is this:
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<a href="http://paizo.com/products/btpy90kr?Pathfinder-Society-Scenario-5-05-The-Elven-Entanglement" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Pathfinder Society Scenario #5–05: The Elven Entanglement</a>
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Though I've yet to play it, it's got a reputation for being a deadly RPG scenario.</p>
<p></blockquote><p>There is a specific "plant" in that scenario that I'm squealing with delight to see in the card set. And as the author of that scenario, I'm especially stocked to see Vinst and Cecilla get the Adventure Card treatment.First World Bard wrote:Hawkmoon269 wrote: If you look at the Elven Entanglement scenario card in the big post, it mentions animals. And it seems you are fighting plants.
Hawk: if you are curious, I believe the source material for that scenario is this:
Pathfinder Society Scenario #5–05: The Elven Entanglement
Though I've yet to play it, it's got a reputation for being a deadly RPG scenario.There is a specific "plant" in that scenario that I'm squealing with delight to see in the card set....Ryan. Costello2015-04-08T18:21:12ZRe: Forums/Paizo: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: Welcome Amanda Hamon Kunz!Ryan. Costellohttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lhbi?Welcome-Amanda-Hamon-Kunz#142015-04-02T03:01:44Z2015-04-02T03:01:44Z<p>Hey, it's that new Amanda assistant developer I've heard so much about!</p>Hey, it's that new Amanda assistant developer I've heard so much about!Ryan. Costello2015-04-02T03:01:44ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Know Direction PodcastRyan. Costellohttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rz58?Know-Direction-Podcast#102015-02-12T01:16:01Z2015-02-12T01:16:01Z<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEz32uR7AY8" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Going live in 15!</a></p>Going live in 15!Ryan. Costello2015-02-12T01:16:01ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Know Direction PodcastRyan. Costellohttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rz58?Know-Direction-Podcast#32015-02-11T22:12:03Z2015-02-11T22:12:03Z<p>Hey folks!</p>
<p>Anyone who wants to watch live can tune in to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/knowdirectionshow" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">our YouTube channel</a> as of 8:30 pm EST (5:30 pm PST). Ask your questions via the video's comment section and we will add them to the questions about the new landscape of Pathfinder Society. Simple as that!</p>Hey folks!
Anyone who wants to watch live can tune in to our YouTube channel as of 8:30 pm EST (5:30 pm PST). Ask your questions via the video's comment section and we will add them to the questions about the new landscape of Pathfinder Society. Simple as that!Ryan. Costello2015-02-11T22:12:03ZForums/PaizoCon: General Discussion: Know Direction PaizoCon Chatterthon – Looking For ParticipantsRyan. Costellohttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ryzq?Know-Direction-PaizoCon-Chatterthon-Looking#12015-02-10T19:35:13Z2015-02-10T19:35:13Z<p>This PaizoCon, the Know Direction podcast wants to talk to Pathfinder people who have something to share but haven’t had a platform on which to share it yet, people we haven’t talked to before or in a while. If you’re a third party publisher, have worked on Pathfinder material (1st, 3rd, or any party in between) or run a tool of use to the Pathfinder community, let us know. We hope to get enough response that we can switch guests every 5 minutes, allowing us to interview 15-20 individuals or groups in rapid succession. Let us know below if you are interested. </p>
<p>Note: This is all dependent on our event submission being accepted.</p>This PaizoCon, the Know Direction podcast wants to talk to Pathfinder people who have something to share but haven’t had a platform on which to share it yet, people we haven’t talked to before or in a while. If you’re a third party publisher, have worked on Pathfinder material (1st, 3rd, or any party in between) or run a tool of use to the Pathfinder community, let us know. We hope to get enough response that we can switch guests every 5 minutes, allowing us to interview 15-20 individuals or...Ryan. Costello2015-02-10T19:35:13ZRe: Forums: Miniatures: Paizo Blog: Endless ChestRyan. Costellohttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lh2o?Endless-Chest#32015-02-06T20:34:02Z2015-02-06T20:34:02Z<p>Hope the chest is common. I could use a few of them.</p>Hope the chest is common. I could use a few of them.Ryan. Costello2015-02-06T20:34:02ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Welcome to the new Venture-Captain of New Hampshire and Vermont!Ryan. Costellohttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rrrl?Welcome-to-the-new-VentureCaptain-of-New#32014-12-10T19:03:24Z2014-12-10T19:03:24Z<p>Hey Bill! Nice to meet another VO in my neck of the woods. Well, more like the neck of the woods near my sprawling urban area. ;)</p>Hey Bill! Nice to meet another VO in my neck of the woods. Well, more like the neck of the woods near my sprawling urban area. ;)Ryan. Costello2014-12-10T19:03:24ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Erik Mona and Brandon Hodge talk Occult AdventuresRyan. Costellohttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rqgz?Erik-Mona-and-Brandon-Hodge-talk-Occult#22014-11-29T17:49:42Z2014-11-29T17:49:42Z<p>And thank you, Erik, as ever, for your support and candor.</p>And thank you, Erik, as ever, for your support and candor.Ryan. Costello2014-11-29T17:49:42ZRe: Forums/Paizo: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: Guess whose flight got canceled!Ryan. Costellohttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lgfg?Guess-whose-flight-got-canceled#432014-08-21T10:23:27Z2014-08-20T01:06:54Z<p>It ends up, Train Con is a logistical nightmare and super expensive.</p>It ends up, Train Con is a logistical nightmare and super expensive.Ryan. Costello2014-08-20T01:06:54ZForums: Pathfinder Player Companion: Blog: We Are All Made of Stars!Ryan. Costellohttps://paizo.com/store/blog/v5748dyo5lgdu?We-Are-All-Made-of-Stars#12014-08-12T20:05:30Z2014-08-12T02:46:30Z<p>"The handy traveler's translator"? Did someone make The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Pathfinder Galaxy?</p>"The handy traveler's translator"? Did someone make The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Pathfinder Galaxy?Ryan. Costello2014-08-12T02:46:30ZRe: Forums: Miniatures: Paizo Blog: Friday Publisher Preview: Iconic Heroes Return!Ryan. Costellohttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lgds?Friday-Publisher-Preview-Iconic-Heroes-Return#92014-08-12T06:20:10Z2014-08-09T03:34:24Z<p>I could be bummed about all the time and money I spent tracking down the iconic miniatures, but who cares? These Iconic Heroes Boxed Set versions already look superior, and well worth picking up.</p>I could be bummed about all the time and money I spent tracking down the iconic miniatures, but who cares? These Iconic Heroes Boxed Set versions already look superior, and well worth picking up.Ryan. Costello2014-08-09T03:34:24ZRe: Forums: Miniatures: Paizo Blog: Friday Publisher Preview: Feeling IconicRyan. Costellohttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lgcy?Friday-Publisher-Preview-Feeling-Iconic#332014-08-02T11:42:29Z2014-08-02T11:42:29Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Erik Mona wrote:</div><blockquote> They are $5 each. Do you ask her before you order a grande latte? ;) </blockquote><p>For the cost of a cup of coffee, you could adopt a Pathfinder Minimate. For the cost of a cup of coffee a day, you could adopt them all.
<p>Question about Squealy Nord: Will the base just say pig, or will this be the 100% official Squealy Nord Pathinder Battles miniature?</p>Erik Mona wrote:They are $5 each. Do you ask her before you order a grande latte? ;)
For the cost of a cup of coffee, you could adopt a Pathfinder Minimate. For the cost of a cup of coffee a day, you could adopt them all. Question about Squealy Nord: Will the base just say pig, or will this be the 100% official Squealy Nord Pathinder Battles miniature?Ryan. Costello2014-08-02T11:42:29ZRe: Forums/Paizo: General Discussion: Gen Con 2014 ExclusivesRyan. Costellohttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r8r7?Gen-Con-2014-Exclusives#362014-07-23T18:24:30Z2014-07-23T18:24:30Z<p>Will the Scotty's and Munchkin minimates be available on the Wednesday before GenCon?</p>Will the Scotty's and Munchkin minimates be available on the Wednesday before GenCon?Ryan. Costello2014-07-23T18:24:30ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Paizo Blog: Advanced Class Guide Preview: BrawlerRyan. Costellohttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lgav?Advanced-Class-Guide-Preview-Brawler#152014-07-17T01:50:42Z2014-07-15T19:49:35Z<p>Wow, I thought I would try rolling up one of each ACG class before rolling the same one twice, but Mutagenic Mauler? Are you kidding me? Gimme!</p>Wow, I thought I would try rolling up one of each ACG class before rolling the same one twice, but Mutagenic Mauler? Are you kidding me? Gimme!Ryan. Costello2014-07-15T19:49:35ZRe: Forums/Paizo: General Discussion: Gen Con 2014 ExclusivesRyan. Costellohttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r8r7?Gen-Con-2014-Exclusives#82014-07-11T03:35:50Z2014-07-11T03:35:50Z<p>Sure, Hobbun. Erik announces it in the second half of the banquet: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Np3w0RUExy0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">video</a></p>Sure, Hobbun. Erik announces it in the second half of the banquet: videoRyan. Costello2014-07-11T03:35:50ZRe: Forums/Paizo: General Discussion: Paizo Publishing 2014 co-Volunteers of the YearRyan. Costellohttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r8hh?Paizo-Publishing-2014-coVolunteers-of-the-Year#272014-07-14T00:42:14Z2014-07-11T03:27:59Z<p>Well done, guys. Congratulations on managing an entire continent.</p>Well done, guys. Congratulations on managing an entire continent.Ryan. Costello2014-07-11T03:27:59ZRe: Forums/PaizoCon: General Discussion: Paizocon, any news?Ryan. Costellohttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r8gj&page=3?Paizocon-any-news#1282014-07-10T20:00:38Z2014-07-10T20:00:38Z<p>Thank Kudaku. If people prefer the podcast version (less visual but more portable) you can find it <a href="http://35privatesanctuary.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=671:paizocon-2014-001-banquet&catid=35:the-tome-know-direction&Itemid=34" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">here</a>.</p>Thank Kudaku. If people prefer the podcast version (less visual but more portable) you can find it here.Ryan. Costello2014-07-10T20:00:38ZForums/PaizoCon: General Discussion: Hands of Vengeance High Five!Ryan. Costellohttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r92j?Hands-of-Vengeance-High-Five#12014-07-10T19:45:42Z2014-07-10T19:45:42Z<p>Just reaching out to my fellow Hands of Vengeance trivia team. We may not have won, but we came in third with a vengeance!</p>Just reaching out to my fellow Hands of Vengeance trivia team. We may not have won, but we came in third with a vengeance!Ryan. Costello2014-07-10T19:45:42ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Paizo Blog: Advanced Class Guide Preview: SkaldRyan. Costellohttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lga7?Advanced-Class-Guide-Preview-Skald#132014-07-17T04:28:19Z2014-07-08T21:46:42Z<p>I like to think the Skald language started as a secret language like Druidic, but the skald speakers kept telling everyone about it.</p>I like to think the Skald language started as a secret language like Druidic, but the skald speakers kept telling everyone about it.Ryan. Costello2014-07-08T21:46:42ZRe: Forums: GM Discussion: Handling a bad situationRyan. Costellohttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r8si?Handling-a-bad-situation#212014-07-08T20:44:16Z2014-07-08T20:44:16Z<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p>As for how you handled it, Slacker, I understand your need to justify. I don't like killing PCs, but I also know as a player I don't like when GMs pull punches. I'll only pull punches for a round or two if a player has shown they just don't enjoy the numbers side of the game and wouldn't know how tripped up a character can be if they are unprepared for [Spoiler omitted]; or if they are trying to escape.</p>[Spoiler omitted]
As for how you handled it, Slacker, I understand your need to justify. I don't like killing PCs, but I also know as a player I don't like when GMs pull punches. I'll only pull punches for a round or two if a player has shown they just don't enjoy the numbers side of the game and wouldn't know how tripped up a character can be if they are unprepared for [Spoiler omitted]; or if they are trying to escape.Ryan. Costello2014-07-08T20:44:16ZRe: Forums/Paizo: General Discussion: Gen Con 2014 ExclusivesRyan. Costellohttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r8r7?Gen-Con-2014-Exclusives#22014-07-08T20:21:33Z2014-07-08T20:21:33Z<p>Erik Mona announced 12 exclusive <a href="http://www.diamondselecttoys.com/pathfinder-minimates-series-1-box-set" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Pathfinder Minimates </a>available at GenCon. They're going to be all over the con, and the city, so if Minimates are your thing, you are going to have a lot of leg work ahead of you. There would be one exclusive to Scotty's Brewery, another exclusive to another restaurant, one you would need to score a critical hit at the PFS treasure chest. He also went into a few details about the different exclusive Minimates: there will be a Razmiran priest, a Licktoad tribe goblin, and KonKrud, the sickly goblin that was a con exclusive last PaizoCon.</p>Erik Mona announced 12 exclusive Pathfinder Minimates available at GenCon. They're going to be all over the con, and the city, so if Minimates are your thing, you are going to have a lot of leg work ahead of you. There would be one exclusive to Scotty's Brewery, another exclusive to another restaurant, one you would need to score a critical hit at the PFS treasure chest. He also went into a few details about the different exclusive Minimates: there will be a Razmiran priest, a Licktoad tribe...Ryan. Costello2014-07-08T20:21:33ZRe: Forums/PaizoCon: General Discussion: Paizocon, any news?Ryan. Costellohttps://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r8gj&page=3?Paizocon-any-news#1192014-07-08T16:00:01Z2014-07-08T16:00:01Z<p>We're going to be covering the PaizoCon reveals
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1451331745123657/?ref_notif_type=like&source=1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Know Direction 88 - PaizoCon-clusion LIVE!</a>, for those who missed the con.</p>We're going to be covering the PaizoCon reveals
Know Direction 88 - PaizoCon-clusion LIVE!, for those who missed the con.Ryan. Costello2014-07-08T16:00:01ZForums/Licensed Products: General Discussion: Paizo Blog: With a Blade in Your Hand and a Song in Your HeartRyan. Costellohttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5lg8g?With-a-Blade-in-Your-Hand-and-a-Song-in-Your#12014-06-28T14:44:44Z2014-06-27T19:23:54Z<p>I'm curious about Syrinscape's RotRL Soundpacks. I'll be running RotRL starting in a few months, and have started using Syrinscape in my home games.</p>I'm curious about Syrinscape's RotRL Soundpacks. I'll be running RotRL starting in a few months, and have started using Syrinscape in my home games.Ryan. Costello2014-06-27T19:23:54Z