This week, Morrus, Peter, and Jessica talk about pay rates for writers in the RPG industry. In the news, free Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer from D&D Beyond, Matthew Lillard launches D&D-themed bourbon, details released for Assassin’s Creed RPG from CMON, and more! Plus a brand new sketch about what makes an appropriate battlecry.

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News

Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer Free on D&D Beyond https://www.enworld.org/threads/d-d-beyond-offers-a-free-baldurs-gate-gazetteer.699423/

Matthew Lillard launches D&D-themed bourbon https://www.enworld.org/threads/beadle-grimms-matthew-lillard-launches-d-d-themed-bourbon.699454/

The Merry Mushmen https://www.themerrymushmen.com

Sneak Peak of Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk https://www.enworld.org/threads/sneak-peak-of-phandelver-and-below-the-shattered-obelisk.699396/

Beth Rimmels reviews The Practically complete Guide to Dragons https://www.enworld.org/threads/the-practically-complete-guide-to-dragons-review.699385/

Assassin’s Creed TTRPG https://www.enworld.org/threads/cmon-releases-details-on-assassins-creed-ttrpg.699453/

Witcher RPG hiatus https://www.enworld.org/threads/r-talsorian-updates-on-cyberpunk-red-the-witcher-and-a-new-secret-project.699452/

Play Renegade public event promotional program https://www.enworld.org/threads/renegade-game-studios-announces-new-public-event-support-program.699458/

Meal Train fundraiser for Meguey Baker and family https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/lk908w/

SOE Sourcebook from Russell Phillips Kickstarter pre-launch page https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/russellphillips/soe-sourcebook

The Codex of Worlds for Monster of the Week from Evil Hat https://www.enworld.org/threads/the-codex-of-worlds-sourcebook-released-for-evil-hats-monster-of-the-week.699459/

Puzzling Encounters for 5e from EN Publishing on Kickstarter now https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/enworld/puzzling-encounters

EN Publishing August 2023 Update https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIzqxPwHk0E&t=613s

Munchkin Paranoia https://www.enworld.org/threads/steve-jackson-games-announces-munchkin-paranoia.699457/

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RPG Freelance Rates

What Are The Current Freelance Writing Rates in the TTRPG Industry? https://www.enworld.org/threads/what-are-the-current-freelance-writing-rates-in-the-ttrpg-industry.699085/

2015 article “What’s a Freelance RPG Writer Worth?” https://www.enworld.org/threads/whats-a-freelance-rpg-writer-worth.662811/

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