DDI to Stop Updates in March; 13TH AGE System Reference Document!; Bushfire Fundraiser; and Demons o

[h=3]Dungeons & Dragons News[/h]

• [dnd]x[/dnd]This weeks' D&D Next Q&A takes a look at monster descriptions and "multiclassing friendly" subclasses. [HI][threadcm]http://www.enworld.org/forum/showthread.php?347237-Q-amp-A-10-24-13-Monsters-description-Subclasses-for-multiclassing[/threadcm][/HI]
• Today's OD&D excerpt considers a few of the details that stood out within Book IV: Greyhawk, as well as a look at the new cover art.
• When Demons Intrude -- Demons, Yeenoghu, Orcus, and more are discussed in this week’s Wandering Monsters. What monster stories does James share with you? Read on to find out!
• DDI updates end in March! We already knew Dungeons & Dragons Insider would be "going dark" next year as WotC focuses all on D&D Next, and now we have some more specific details courtesy of WotC's Trevor Kidd. [hi][threadcm]http://www.enworld.org/forum/showthread.php?347209-DDI-Updates-end-in-March-WotC-Trevor-Kidd[/threadcm][/hi]

This month we want to share some upcoming changes to the DDI tool set and subscription. As we look to the future launch of D&D Next, we are shifting our focus to the development and support of the new rules set, which will impact the Dungeons & Dragons Insider subscription service.
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  [*=2]DDI will remain available to those who still wish to access all the great 4th Edition Magazines and Tools as part of the DDI subscription.
  
  [*=2]Starting in March of 2014, the DDI tool set (Character Builder, Adventure Tools and Compendium), will no longer be updated with new 4th Edition game content.
  
  [*=2]Existing issues of Dungeon magazine and Dragon magazine will continue to be offered for viewing.

[h=3]Pathfinder RPG News[/h]

• Paizo just posted a new job opening for a Lead Editor for the Pathfinder Adventure Card Game.
• Pathfinder comic #10 is now available. There's a free preview on the Pathfinder.
• I've put together a Pathfinder Background Generator based on the system in Ultimate Campaign.
• Plight of the Tuatha is a Pathfinder adventure path on Kickstarter.

[h=3]13th Age News[/h]

• [13]x[/13]It's the official 13th AGE SYSTEM REFERENCE DOCUMENT! Pelgrane has released the rules for 13th Age under the Open Gaming License in the form of an SRD. This will allow third party publishers to support and expand on 13th Age in the way they did for D&D 3E and currently do for Pathfinder. There are Word and PDF files for character rules, classes, combat, icons, magic items, monsters, races, and running the game.
• Bestiary pre-orderers should check their order page and download the updated version of the Bestiary PDF.
• Here's a 13th age fire elemental.
• And the Rom Pharr Finder is a new 13th Age monster. "Mysterious thieves who appear out of the shadows to take your most prized possession, be it your daughter, your grimoire, your grandfather's ring, or even your Frost Brand. And even if you stop them, they will keep coming for it because they are relentless, and will not quit until their contract is fulfilled. They are the Rom Pharr and they will steal the the one thing you hold most dear."
• Rob Heinsoo writes about the couatl from the upcoming 13TH AGE BESTIARY.
• And below are some fungus-based creatures posted by Pelgrane, presumably from the Bestiary.

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[h=3]Other News[/h]

• Level 7 Omega Protocol is a tactical, miniatures board game. One player plays the aliens the others represent government operatives trying to suppress their existence.
• Mayfair Games has acquired Lookout Games. "Beginning with the pending distribution of the most recent three titles, Caverna: The Cave Farmers™, Bremerhaven™ and Karnickle™, Mayfair Games will execute worldwide distribution of all forthcoming Lookout Games and older titles as current agreements expire."
• If you can, please consider contributing to this fundraiser for victimes of the Australian bushfires by purchasing a charity bundle worth over $50 for just $10. "StoryWeaver is raising money to support the victims and fire-fighters of the Australian bushfires. We’ve created the Gamers vs Hellfire pack, which includes over 270MB of Rapture books, adventures and audio… just in time for Halloween. 9 great products that will chill you to your bones. 100% of the proceeds will go directly to the Bush Fire Appeal. That’s over $50 worth of Halloween gaming fun for just $10… and best of all, it’s for a great cause."