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  1. M.T. Black

    A Guide to RPG Freelance Rates: Part 1 (Writing and Editing)

    Hi Mike, Sorry if I wasn't clear. I know you that ZEITGEIST is EN World IP. What I'm asking is this - say I was to write a ZEITGEIST adventure for EN5ider, what would happen to the right to that adventure after a year, given it includes EN World IP?
  2. M.T. Black

    A Guide to RPG Freelance Rates: Part 1 (Writing and Editing)

    Yes, rights is a big thing to take into account. Virtually all of the work I've seen is "work for hire". However, if you can get the rights back and there is a market for what you've written, you can take "two bites of the cherry" and self-publish, and you need to take that into account. mike...
  3. M.T. Black

    A Guide to RPG Freelance Rates: Part 1 (Writing and Editing)

    I’ve created this guide to help RPG creators understand the current market rates for freelancers across a range of activities. I recall how hard it was to find this information when I was starting out, so I think there is clearly a need for this sort of a guide. In this installment, I include...
  4. M.T. Black

    James M Ward: Meeting Gary Gygax and Learning D&D

    You might be right - Boot Hill crossover, perhaps?
  5. M.T. Black

    TSR James M Ward: Meeting Gary Gygax and Learning D&D

    You might be right - Boot Hill crossover, perhaps?
  6. M.T. Black

    James M Ward: Meeting Gary Gygax and Learning D&D

    “The left one has the picture of an island in the middle of the door (it was the Isle of the Ape in playtest). The middle door has the picture of a walrus on a beach. The right one has a picture of an odd looking humanoid with a strange cap and in its hand is a strange crossbow pistol.”...
  7. M.T. Black

    TSR James M Ward: Meeting Gary Gygax and Learning D&D

    “The left one has the picture of an island in the middle of the door (it was the Isle of the Ape in playtest). The middle door has the picture of a walrus on a beach. The right one has a picture of an odd looking humanoid with a strange cap and in its hand is a strange crossbow pistol.”...
  8. M.T. Black

    James M Ward: Meeting Gary Gygax and Learning D&D

    Great story - thankyou!
  9. M.T. Black

    Who in the World is James M. Ward?

    Very glad to have you writing here, Jim! I look forward to hearing more.
  10. M.T. Black

    Who in the World is James M. Ward?

    Very glad to have you writing here, Jim! I look forward to hearing more.
  11. M.T. Black

    Big Changes in ICv2's RPG Industry Charts, as Pathfinder Drops Off Before 2E's Release!

    I would never have guessed that Monte Cook would publish a 5e version of Numenera, and that is happening now (kinda). I wouldn't discount Paizo doing a 5e Golarion one day - it will really depend on how PF2 sells.
  12. M.T. Black

    Dragon Reflections #20 – Demonology Made Easy!

    The Dragon Issue 20 was published in December 1978. It is 36 pages long, with a cover price of $2.00. In this issue, we talk about board games, witchcraft, demonology, and the Lord of the Rings movie! Editor Tim Kask starts with an apology for the price increase to $2.00, which came into...
  13. M.T. Black

    Dragon Reflections #19 – Battle of the Cons

    I think the new printer had trouble with the colour separation, which led to the problem.
  14. M.T. Black

    Dragon Reflections #19 – Battle of the Cons

    Did you mean 'disrespectful'? Yes, that should read disrespectful
  15. M.T. Black

    Dragon Reflections #19 – Battle of the Cons

    The Dragon Issue 19 was published in October 1978. It is 36 pages long, with a cover price of $2.00. In this issue, GenCon and Origins battle it out for convention supremacy! The issue includes lengthy editorials regarding GenCon XI (which wrapped on August 20th), especially in comparison to...
  16. M.T. Black

    Savage Worlds Adventure's Guild Launches

    Here's the link - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/cc/22/SWAG
  17. M.T. Black

    Self Publishing: What's An Artist Worth?

    Thanks, this is good practical advice. What is your background in the industry, if I may ask? You clearly know a lot about it.
  18. M.T. Black

    Self Publishing: What's An Artist Worth?

    Thanks for your comments, GreyLord. What advice can you suggest to someone who is looking to hire an artist for their game or book? What does a reasonable rate look like?
  19. M.T. Black

    What's a Freelance RPG Writer Worth?

    That's very helpful information Creighton! I assume I can quote your Raging Swan rates?
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