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The Best Places To Find A D&D Game Online, Ranked

Here at StartPlaying, our goal is matching you with a Dungeon Master that meets your needs.
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15 Wizard Backstories From Sages To Scoundrels

These 15 backstories will give your wizard style, substance, or just a little spice. 
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How To Use The Roll20 Charactermancer

Charactermancer is Roll20’s in-house character creator. It comes with a free account and gives you access to several game systems. There are two ways to start using the Charactermancer.
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So You've Played Baldur's Gate 3, And Now You Want To Play Dungeons & Dragons

Whether you’re new to the game or a seasoned justiciar, here’s how to start playing D&D after Baldur’s Gate 3.
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Learn To Play D&D After Seeing The Movie

Want to learn how to play Dungeons & Dragons after seeing the movie? Come join us for a beginner-friendly game!
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How To Play D&D Like Stranger Things

Ready to start your own Hellfire Club? Here's how!
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Why you should hire a professional Dungeon Master

You might have heard about this new thing called professional Dungeon Masters. It hit its stride during the pandemic, as more and more players were forced to navigate the complexities of online Dungeons & Dragons. Finding randoms on forums resulted in horror stories, creating a need for seasoned DMs who could give groups of strangers a fun (and safe) time. Even as restrictions ease, however, players are finding that paid DMs deliver. What exactly do they deliver? Here are 5 reasons you should hire a Professional Dungeon Master/Game Master. 
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Common Terms for Tabletop Role-playing Games

Ever had someone in your tabletop game use a term you never heard of before? Are you new to the hobby and confused about specific jargon? Well, now you can also be in the know! We’ve compiled a whole list of terms related to tabletop role-playing games so that you, too, can show off your linguistic skills at your next game session.