Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) is one of the most influential and iconic tabletop role-playing games ever created. First published in 1974, D&D has captivated gamers for nearly 50 years with its fantasy-based adventures, intricate world-building, and emphasis on collaborative storytelling. But who exactly brought this groundbreaking game to life? The origins of D&D can be…
Shop D&D books. We’ve all experienced it – you and your fellow adventurers gather around the table, dice and character sheets in hand, ready to pick up where your last thrilling Dungeons & Dragons session left off. But as soon as the Tactical Dungeon Master begins narrating, an icy chill runs down your spine. Gone…
Dungeons & Dragons nights are supposed to be epic adventures filled with danger, drama, and laughs with your friends. But as a Dungeon Master, it’s easy to accidentally sabotage all the fun. These common DM mistakes can turn your DnD night into a boring snoozefest or frustrating railroading experience. Fortunately, there are some easy ways…
Greetings, fellow planar wanderers! The sands of time continue to fall as we draw nearer to the release of the Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse boxed set coming this October. As a longtime fan of the classic Planescape setting, I’m buzzing with excitement – and just a smidge of trepidation – about Wizards of the…
In the realm of tabletop gaming, the emergence of artificial intelligence has sparked discussions about its role and whether it can be used without compromising the integrity of the game. (Think about the discussions surrounding the idea of AI Dungeon Masters in D&D’s nascent virtual tabletop.) Let’s delve into this fascinating topic and explore how…
Dungeons and Dragons fans have a thrilling new adventure to look forward to with the upcoming release of Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk. This massive campaign length book coming September 19th, 2023 has the D&D community buzzing with anticipation. Phandelver and Below takes the classic Lost Mine of Phandelver adventure from the 2014 5th…
Pretty much EVERYONE has heard of Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) these days, but a lot of people still want to know: What Is Dungeons & Dragons? D&D is a fantasy (think Lord of the Rings, sword and sorcery, elves and dwarves and wizards) tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG) originally designed by Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson….
Dungeons & Dragons is arguably the most popular tabletop roleplaying game out there. But while D&D deserves its status as a classic, there are so many other amazing tabletop games to discover beyond the world of dungeon delving and dragon slaying. Here are some of my favorites that don’t involve multi-sided dice or elven rangers….
Is combat a slog in your Dungeons & Dragons games? Does everyone get bored waiting? If that sounds familiar, never fear, adventurers. I’ve got five tips to help you achieve lightning fast DnD combat. Well, there you go adventurers, five tips for lightning fast DnD combat. Do you have tips to share with our community?…
Tabletop gaming – from war games to TTRPGs like Dungeons & Dragons or Pathfinder – is a great way to spend time with friends and family, but I can tell you from personal experience that it’s even more fun when you have your own custom-crafted terrain to play on. Whether you’re a beginner or a…