Spotting Red Flags: 7 Signs of a Toxic D&D Player
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Spotting Red Flags: 7 Signs of a Toxic D&D Player

Dungeons & Dragons is a cooperative game, and it’s important to have players who are willing to work together and have fun. However, there are some players who can be disruptive and ruin the game for everyone else. Here are 7 clues to help you spot the toxic DnD player early: 1. Inconsistent attendance. A player…

Who Created Dungeons & Dragons?

Who Created Dungeons & Dragons?

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…

5 Big Mistakes Ruining Your DnD Nights (And How to Fix Them)
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5 Big Mistakes Ruining Your DnD Nights (And How to Fix Them)

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…

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Planescape Returns! Will It Unleash Multiversal Majesty or Chaotic Calamity?

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…

Can GMs Use AI Without Cheating? Exploring the Role of AI in Tabletop Gaming
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Can GMs Use AI Without Cheating? Exploring the Role of AI in Tabletop Gaming

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…

Phandelver and Below – Everything You Need to Know About the Exciting New D&D Book
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Phandelver and Below – Everything You Need to Know About the Exciting New D&D Book

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…

Everything You Need to Know About Dungeons & Dragons
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Everything You Need to Know About Dungeons & Dragons

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….