The 7 Best Gifts for Dungeon Masters – Keep Your DM Happy and Avoid the TPK!
There is perhaps no more important player in Dungeons & Dragons than the Dungeon Master. If you don't have a DM, you have no game. But finding a good DM can be hard – and there's a pretty big investment necessary to get all of the things a DM needs to run a good session (much less a good campaign)...
11 Things Every Dungeon Master Needs to Play D&D
Dungeons & Dragons is a collaborative game, but there's one person at the table who is more important than the rest: the Dungeon Master (sometimes called the Game Master). The DM is pivotal because they are the linchpin for every session: they set the stage, create the world, encourage the players, play the foils and non-player characters, and just allow the players to do their thing. Without the DM, there is no game – at least in Dungeons & Dragons anyway...
The 7 Best Dice for Artificers in D&D: Interesting Sets for Innovators
While not part of the original list of classes in the Players Handbook, Artificers are one of the most fun classes that were added in later Dungeons & Dragons sourcebooks. For several years now, players have loved using the Artificer class to combine magic and technology to unlock new stories in their D&D campaigns...
D&D Sourcebooks Explained: What You Need to Play
If you're brand new to the world of Dungeons & Dragons, you might be feeling a bit mystified. D&D is a complex game, sure, but it's also a bit hard to learn about. There are some things you need to start playing: dice, books, and more – but you don't have to break the bank just to roll the first time...
The 6 Best Dice for Rangers in D&D: Perfect Sets for Stealthy Survivors
For the first campaign I served as DM, one of my players was a highly-adept Ranger. He was the best fighter, wielding both weapons and magic to full advantage. DMing for a Ranger gave me the chance to learn more about this class I've never played, and gave me an appreciation for what makes this class a special addition to the world of D&D...
Starting Equipment: What You Need to Begin Playing D&D
Playing Dungeons & Dragons can be an incredibly rewarding experience. It allows you to explore your own creativity and imagination, while also fostering friendships and social connections. But getting started can seem intimidating, especially if you're new to the game...
How to Pick Your Very First Dice for D&D
Despite what you might read elsewhere on the internet, there's really only one piece of equipment you need to get started playing Dungeons & Dragons: a set of dice. (Everything else can be done digitally on D&D Beyond.) But gosh, there seem to be a lot of dice out there nowadays... how do you choose your first dice for D&D? And does it even matter?...
