Whether you’re trying to run your own game, or you’re looking for the best time to hire a StartPlaying Pro DM for your group, juggling everyone’s availability can be a nightmare. 

So you’re ready to start playing D&D. Or more accurately, you want to be ready to start playing D&D. The only problem is… you don’t know where to start. Or what to start with. Or what you might need.

In this article, we’ll explore two TTRPG systems that celebrate dragons and give you the tools to train them.

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.