Before the dice even roll, take time to figure out who your character really is. Go beyond just subclass, alignment, and race, though these can be helpful guiding principles.

As someone who’s favorite hobby is pouring a stiff one, turning on Buffy, and scrolling through DMs Guild during their spare time, I feel uniquely qualified to speak on this topic.

The concept of “professional Dungeon Master” has been around for years now, but I still get one question whenever my career comes up: who would pay to play Dungeons & Dragons? 

Wizards of the Coast released its long-promised SRD incorporating DnD 2024 rules. It also clarified how Temp HP spells and Conjure spells are supposed to work. As for business, tariffs are said to have little impact on DnD. Finally, Evil Hat announced an expanded… expansion for Blades in the Dark.

Here are some fun, friendly, and casual ways to get your friends to play Dungeons & Dragons.

What is it about one-shots that makes it so difficult to finish in, well, one shot? Are your players too chaotic to be contained into one measly session? Do you need to work on your pacing? Is the story too intricate or the final battle too complex?

I’ve compiled a list of some of the best places to get your dice, whether you want a cheap plastic set, or a set made from crystal, you’re bound to find what you’re looking for from the five sellers below.

Research shows that Tabletop RPGs (TTRPGs) in particular have great benefits for the brain and even show some promise being used in clinical settings.