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Ryan Costello @costello.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Playing in Thursty's 13 Omens game with such awesome and talented gamers was the highlight of my time at KeyCon 42.

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Ryan Costello @costello.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Typo of the day: Conanical It's not conanical unless it was written by Howard or happened on a late-night talk show.

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Ryan Costello @costello.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

"If you're going to be a hero. Be a real hero. Be strong enough to be gentle." This is the advice Larry Cullen gave to Petter Cullen that inspired his portrayal of Optimus Prime as a warm and caring leader. That, in turn, inspired generations of fans. R.I.P. Petter Cullen

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Ryan Costello @costello.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

One of the most fun things about writing soft sci-fi is going enough research into a science or engineering topic to write fun technobabble, forget I did that, then impressive myself with how smart my technobabble sounds.

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Ryan Costello @costello.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

G.I. JOE Classified 198 Airtight Pros Design captures vintage figure with subtle updates Still makes green armour over a yellow hazmat suit look cool Airtight figure with cartoon hairstyle for the first time Working googles Cons Tubs either unplug or shift helmet Vents don't turn anymore?

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Know Direction @knowdirection.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

The Iconics are in the Sagamore ballroom to welcome Pathfinder and Starfinder fans to #GenCon2026 !

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Ryan Costello @costello.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Some toy in some box between my office and the basement door has shifted and now whenever I enter the room a magical chime plays.

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Know Direction @knowdirection.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

New deal signed between Paizo and Archives Of Nethys! It's not as comprehensive as the old deal, and AoN is still limited in the art they can use, but it will continue to receive advanced PDFs, meaning we can expect new rules updates on release days! paizo.com/blog/paizo-a...

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Ryan Costello @costello.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Do people really dislike devil's advocates? Asking for a fiend.

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Ryan Costello @costello.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

A Classified G.I. JOE fan's letter to a loved one after looking at their incomplete Tiger Force shelf.

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Ryan Costello @costello.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

My sister-in-law asked if there's anything else my daughter wants for her birthday. Now, I wait...

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Ryan Costello @costello.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

As excited as I am for Impossible Magic, I'm more excited to see @silentinfinity.bsky.social gush over it for an hour with @improphet.bsky.social.

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Ryan Costello @costello.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

I got to playtest Bequeathed at KeyCon a few months ago, run by @oncallgm.bsky.social. Playing a 13 Omens scenario was my highlight of the con.

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Ryan Costello @costello.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

I'll take Walton Goggins as Wild Bill. Or General Hawk. Or COBRA Commander. Maybe even Snake Eyes. Basically, I don't think they can miscast Walton Goggins. Give him multiple roles! Ooh, wait, Walton Goggins as Tomax and Xamot! comicbookmovie.com/gi-joe/gi-jo...

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G.I. Joe: Danny McBride Now Set To Direct; Chris Pratt & Walton Goggins Reportedly Eyed To Star

In addition to penning the script, Danny McBride is now set to make his feature directorial debut on Paramount's new G.I. Joe movie...

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Ryan Costello @costello.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Just got a random message that's pure wholesomeness. I should get in the habit of sending messages like this, it made my day.

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Ryan Costello @costello.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

New theory on why the sky looks like that just dropped...

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Ryan Costello @costello.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Our banter went so deep, we just scratched the surface of the outline. Can't wait to podcast for more podcasts with @silentinfinity.bsky.social.

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Lar deSouza @lartist.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Cartoon: Know your mutants! With thanks to @costello.bsky.social for making me think about this :)

cartoon: Cyclops from the XMen on the left firing an optic blast.
On the right is a twin of Cyclops who is wearing a visor on his butt and firing a blast out his bum.
Know Your Mutants
This is Cyclops
This is Cyclospora

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Ryan Costello @costello.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Misreading the name of the disease going around as Cyclopsora left me with the image of a mutant that shoots a very different blast.

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Ryan Costello @costello.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

I've never seen any Invasion of the Body Snatchers. Should I? Which one? Does knowing the twists ruin it?

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Ryan Costello @costello.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Running PaizoCon convinced me I have the producer chops to get back into live podcasting. It's been an important component of the Know Direction experience that has been missing. Thank goodness Beyond has been there to carry that torch. I only hope I can match the enthusiasm in Rob's eyes.

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Ryan Costello @costello.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Lost Omens High Seas wasn't one of the Pathfinder books I was most looking forward to this year, but Rob's turned me around on it. I might need to set sails for adventure in the future...

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Ryan Costello @costello.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Psyche-Out is a character and concept I learned to appreciate more as an adult. His Classified design is so cool, hopefully he'll win over more fans.

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Ryan Costello @costello.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

I was just the NPC in the first act of someone else's story. Me and Tina were picking a cash to line up at. Me: Why not this one? Tina: You just cut in front of that lady. Me, looking around: What? Where? Mousey Girl Right In Front Of Me: Here.

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Ryan Costello @costello.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Dawn Moreno is one of the more intriguing new editions to G.I. JOE in the last 10 years.

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Ryan Costello @costello.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

I wondered why the Masters of the Universe movie gave Dian, an elevated background character, so much spotlight during the climactic battle. Found out she's from the newspaper comic. There was a MotU newspaper comic? Why didn't my newspaper growing up have any of these cool super hero comic strips?

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Ryan Costello @costello.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

My mango chutney has Undertaker's urn energy.

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Ryan Costello @costello.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Watched an episode of The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins with my daughter. I can't tell you how funny it was watching her process the mockumentary format.

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Know Direction @knowdirection.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Three experienced Pathfinder and Starfinder Game Masters, Ivis Flanagan, James Beck, and Rick Sandidge, are here to help you up your game. They share their experiences running adventures, and answer questions from chat. Recorded live at PaizoCon Online 2026. youtu.be/wewLFqRpz7c

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Ask The GMs - Freelance Summit - PaizoCon Online 2026

YouTube video by Know Direction Podcast Network

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Ryan Costello @costello.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

I don't care that this makes me sound exactly as old as I am, I bought new shorts this week and my week is better for it.

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Ryan Costello @costello.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Panels like this one at past PaizoCons helped get me into game design.

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NES - Explain yourself, NES. @slugfest.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Hauling out a Pride Flagg for June.

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Ryan Costello @costello.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

We aren't getting updates on the Diamond Comic Distributors bankruptcy and JP Morgan Chase's lien on their consigned products as much anymore, but that doesn't mean the situation is resolved. TTRPG publishers like Paizo are still dealing with loss of access to their property.

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Know Direction @knowdirection.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

The VOD of the first #PaizoConOnline2026 seminar is live! Dustin Knight and Ivis Flanagan talk about what PaizoCon means to them as fans turned TTRPG professionals, and what to expect from the Pathfinder and Starfinder fan's comfort con this year. www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcY-...

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Welcome To PaizoCon Online 2026 - PaizoCon Online 2026 Seminar 1

YouTube video by Know Direction Podcast Network

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Ryan Costello @costello.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

This has to be the darkest official promotional image Hasbro ever released.

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Ryan Costello @costello.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Settle an argument: Does Blazer & T-Shirt have the same vibe as Leather Jacket & Bicycle Shorts?

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Know Direction @knowdirection.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

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

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

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Know Direction @knowdirection.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

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

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

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Know Direction @knowdirection.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

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

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

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Know Direction @knowdirection.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

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

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

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Know Direction @knowdirection.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

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

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

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Know Direction @knowdirection.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

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

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

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Ryan Costello @costello.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Encyclopaedia Britannica's post today inspired this.

A bishop chess piece with googly eyes to make it resemble a muppet looking upward.

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Ryan Costello @costello.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Got my first airport pick-up. Keycon doesn't start until tomorrow and already they've shown that they know how to take care of their guests.

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy themed KeyCon 42 poster.

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Ryan Costello @costello.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Bold of you to make those letters thicker.

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Know Direction @knowdirection.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Bask in the spotlight of the luminary, a new Charisma-based occult casting but skill-based martial class for Starfinder2e! www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnj3...

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Set the Stage with the Luminary Playtest!

YouTube video by Paizo

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