The Explorateur: November '26

The ExplorateurThis issue marks the third year of The Explorateur. That means three things. New cover image. New naming system. New nothing else. (For now.) Thanks for reading ✋Did you know this post gets updated? Sometimes I miss something and add it later. Don't forget to check out the web version.Explorers' LootDesign Hireling: Pricing Models. Last month, I wrote this piece on the different ways freelancers can charge for their commission-style work. Design Hireling: Your Rate. Keeping on the freelancer discussion, I wrote about how to calculate an hourly rate and quote a flat-rate project fee.50 Excuses for Good Players. My entry for Prismatic Wasteland's latest blogwagon, How to Be a Good Player. 50 acceptable excuses for flaking.Quests & RumorsGame jams, contests, and opportunities. Drop me a line on Bluesky.Norman Mailer Game Jam. Here's a weird one: Make something rpg-related based on the life and writings of Norman Mailer. Jam ends Nov 11th.DURF Jam 6! The Annual Durf Jam is…