Running a sandbox-style Dungeons & Dragons campaign can be one of the most rewarding experiences for Game Masters and players. It allows for organic storytelling, empowers player agency, and creates a living world that evolves with their actions.

While there are several excellent options available, Roll20 emerges as the best choice for running W5 due to its accessibility, robust features, and more.

The best VTT for Star Trek: Adventures should be able to accommodate the STA 2d20 system, record key currencies of the game (Momentum, Threat, and Determination), and accurately reproduce iconic Star Trek settings and aesthetics to keep the universe consistent. 

When your investigators have gathered, and it’s time to start rolling the dice, the last thing you should worry about for your Monster of the Week campaign is which virtual tabletop will best support it! Lucky for you, StartPlaying is here to help not just with connecting you to new players, but with handy little articles like this one!

Whether it’s a carefully crafted dungeon full of intrigue, or a surprise ambush because your players accidentally set the king’s cloak on fire, a good map can add to the fun of a thrilling encounter or make a city feel so real your players will smell the dwarven bakery.

Which is the best virtual tabletop to run older versions of D&D? Let’s say a version like 3/3.5th Edition. Well, look no further; here are some of the best ones.

It is a normal part of life for players to experience unplanned family needs, internet challenges, late-night work, and emergencies, which encroach on their game time. Let’s presume last-minute absences will happen.

Like most Powered by the Apocalypse (also known as PbtA) games, MASKS: A New Generation puts a lot of stock in your creative discussion that unfolds as the game is shaped by dice rolls and narrative choices. With a far lower emphasis on direct combat mechanics such as movement speeds, gridded combats, or discrete action costs, games in this family often don’t require much more than your imagination – and everyone at the table to be on the same page. To that end, VTTs can still play a role in your MASKS games, and when shopping for a game that suits your style, it helps to know what you’re looking for!