his is a primer on some Dungeons & Dragons terminology to help you understand some key concepts useful for preparing a character and starting a campaign.

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Here is every TTRPG con upcoming in 2025, including more local events that won’t break the bank.

Tariffs on China won’t affect books for now, the world’s largest dungeon is holding a contest for aspiring writers, Chris Perkins retired from DnD, and Dragon Delves includes solo play options. 

Here is a comprehensive list of various character creator apps and websites for popular games. 

Wizards of the Coast “mistakenly” targets a BG3 Stardew Valley mod, Alliance Entertainment steps up to solve the Diamond bankruptcy problem, Itch.io TTRPGs rally for trans rights, and WizKids finally drops the BG3 minis. 

Dungeons & Dragons saw a big shift in its digital strategy, as Wizards of the Coast laid off 90% of the staff behind its big 3D VTT. Meanwhile, Free League launched a big Kickstarter campaign for an Alien RPG update. And Sirius Dice is honoring Earth Day with a premium product.