This week: Critical Role announced a Daggerheart mini-campaign, Paizo revealed a Pathfinder dating card game, Barnes & Noble revealed the existence of unknown Pathfinder/Starfinder books, and a BG3 artist had a bone to pick with WizKids. 

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. 

This non-exhaustive list aims to shine a spotlight on many folks in the community who have earned your likes and follows. 

This much-beloved edition full of unique skills, feats, prestige classes, and highly tactical combat, remains a staple of TTRPG gaming with vast potential for customization within its tomes.