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052 - Becoming a freelance TTRPG composer with Devin Nelson
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Today’s guest is Devin Nelson, a very talented composer, musician, and game designer. We talk about how Devin quit their full-time job to pursue a career in music, composing podcasts for Actual Plays and other podcasts, game design, and about Devin’s band, Gloomy June which just went on tour. Devin is super cool, so I know y’all will love this episode.
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Chapters
1. Introduction & Updates (00:00:00)
2. Devin Introduction: how Devin got into music and gaming (00:02:41)
3. Being in a band (00:19:42)
4. Recovering from burnout (00:22:54)
5. How Devin prepared to quit their fulltime job (00:25:26)
6. Becoming a freelance ttrpg composer (00:28:28)
7. Collaborating on compositions (00:32:30)
8. Equipment (00:35:48)
9. The struggle to find clients (00:37:15)
10. What has been the most challenging part? (00:39:35)
11. What has been the most rewarding part? (00:40:46)
12. Devin's indie games (00:41:55)
13. Upcoming projects (00:46:57)
14. Where can people find you? (00:48:05)
15. Wrap-up (00:49:00)
91 episodes
Manage episode 328336676 series 2837611
Today’s guest is Devin Nelson, a very talented composer, musician, and game designer. We talk about how Devin quit their full-time job to pursue a career in music, composing podcasts for Actual Plays and other podcasts, game design, and about Devin’s band, Gloomy June which just went on tour. Devin is super cool, so I know y’all will love this episode.
Find Devin at:
Find Roll Play Grow:
Friday Afternoon TeaGrab a cup of tea with blends based on your favorite nerdy series. Use lightheartadv for 10% off
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Support the show
Find Roll Play Grow:
Chapters
1. Introduction & Updates (00:00:00)
2. Devin Introduction: how Devin got into music and gaming (00:02:41)
3. Being in a band (00:19:42)
4. Recovering from burnout (00:22:54)
5. How Devin prepared to quit their fulltime job (00:25:26)
6. Becoming a freelance ttrpg composer (00:28:28)
7. Collaborating on compositions (00:32:30)
8. Equipment (00:35:48)
9. The struggle to find clients (00:37:15)
10. What has been the most challenging part? (00:39:35)
11. What has been the most rewarding part? (00:40:46)
12. Devin's indie games (00:41:55)
13. Upcoming projects (00:46:57)
14. Where can people find you? (00:48:05)
15. Wrap-up (00:49:00)
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