A new DnD video game is in development from a Star Wars Game Director, Mike Mearls leaves Chaosium but stays on RuneQuest, WotC is looking for a new pair of DnD leads, and Troll Lord reforged its Adventurers Backpack for Castles & Crusades.

It's a week of returns: Psion class returns in Unearthed Arcana, White Wolf returns to World of Darkness, Svavelvinter returns for Dragonbane, and Free RPG Day will return with some interesting goodies.

This week: a duo of DnD friends wins the Amazing Race competition show, Free League brings out more Dragonbane, and WizKids’ parent company buys Diamond Comics… with some complications as a result. 

These systems allow for a player to create a character and carry said character through different adventures, with different groups and game masters, with the knowledge (or assurance) that the character will be compatible with the adventure and the content will fit the character.

Before you begin building your 5e character, make sure you get as much information from your Dungeon Master as you can.

Here’s a breakdown of common problems new players face when starting D&D, and how StartPlaying Games solves each.

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.

Eberron 2024 previews, potential Ravenloft DnD 2024 subclasses, a UK publisher drops out of Gen Con due to concerns around crossing into the US, and a Wuxia RPG hits Kickstarter in this week’s news.