From the Freelancing Frontline
RPG veteran Owen K.C. Stephens shares memories and wisdom from his long career as a TTRPG freelancer.
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From the Freelancing Frontline: The Beginning
Welcome to a new column from veteran game designer Owen K.C. Stephens! He's worked at Green Ronin, Paizo, and Wizards of the Coast, as well has his own company, and was co-author of the Star Wars Saga Edition RPG and Design Lead for the Starfinder Roleplaying Game. This first instalment covers his beginnings as a freelancer.
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