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!

You may have noticed– tabletop RPGs are experiencing a renaissance, and there is no shortage of amazing games to play. One of the best out there, ranked at #15 on RPGGeek.com, is The One Ring 2e from Free Leaue Publishing.

So you want to run some Call of Cthulhu online and you’re looking for the best virtual tabletop to use?

Can these VTTs elevate your online group’s game of queer representation and fighting against societal norms? Keep reading to learn more! 

Daggerheart is a brand new narrative-driven TTRPG from Darrington Press, and it is one of the most anticipated game releases of the year. That is hardly surprising, as Daggerheart features a slick design, cinematic fast-paced combat, tons of exciting character options, and a number of tools for gamemasters to run the game exactly the way they want. Lots to love there.

If you want to start playing tabletop roleplaying games, but don’t have anyone to play with, have no fear! It’s easier than you think to get your friends together for an unforgettable adventure. Here are six tips for putting together your first gaming group.

D&D has a 50 year history now and is largely responsible for all the other TTRPG (Tabletop Role Playing Games) that have come since. Born from wargaming, a love of Tolkien, and the game Chainmail 1974’s Dungeons and Dragons revolutionized gaming and created a new way to game that most people are familiar with today. A game played with polyhedral (many sided) dice and most specifically the D20 or 20 sided dice (known mathematically as icosahedron). The D20 sits at the core of D&D. 

If you want to pilot an X-Wing through an asteroid field, discover ancient Jedi secrets, and explore the thrilling Star Wars galaxy with your friends online, you’ll need a virtual tabletop (VTT) to do it. Star Wars 5e offers players more familiar with the Dungeons and Dragons 5e system a path to tell their stories in the Star Wars Universe without having to learn an entirely new TTRPG. However, there are many notable differences, such as all new classes, archetypes, starship combat, and ‘spells,’ which have been split into ‘Tech Powers’ and ‘Force Powers.’ Your choice of VTT is a critical one, as this decision can set up your next game to be extremely fun or extremely frustrating.