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A Comprehensive List of Virtual Tabletops - Updated 2023

With more tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs) happening online these days, you might be exploring your virtual tabletop (VTT) options. We’ve checked out some of the best VTTs around so you can find the perfect fit for your group.
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Pro GM Audio & Video - How To Look (And Sound) Your Best

Professional Game Masters make a lot of use of video calls and webcams, so here are some tips to get the best of your gear no matter your budget.
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An Introduction To Owlbear Rodeo

Owlbear Rodeo ditches the fancy animated maps and macros for a simple map-and-tokens setup.
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A New Player's Guide To Roll20

Are you joining your first-ever RPG game on Roll20? Here's what you need to set up your character and start rolling.
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How to play D&D (and other TTRPGs) on Zoom

Zoom is that online video chat app we all have on our computers from 2020, so it makes for a familiar and easy platform for remote TTRPG play.
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How to Use Discord to Play D&D (And Other TTRPGs)

Looking to use Discord to run your remote games? Here are the basic tools you'll need to get up and running quickly.
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5 Folktales for Your Feywild Campaign

It’s the season of fey thanks to Wild Beyond the Witchlight. We at StartPlaying have many silly Dungeon Masters who are eager to weave a Feywild tale with you, and maybe pull a few tricks along the way. The only regrettable thing about Witchlight is that it ends so quickly, only taking players to level 8. So to help you keep the fun going, we looked up some neat folklore and fairy tales from different cultures. Feel free to drop these into your Witchlight campaign as you like, or use them to start a brand new quest!