Despite the growing popularity of Dungeons & Dragons, there are still tons of people who have never played or even heard of it. Chances are if you’re reading this article, you know some of those people. And you’re wondering how you can get them to play D&D. I love introducing new players to D&D, and…
Starting out as a brand new dungeon master (DM) or game master (GM) is a challenge no matter how much research or prep work you do. Reading all of the right books, watching other DMs, and learning the rules can certainly help. But when it comes right down to it, learning to be a good…
One of the most common questions I see from new D&D players (and even some who have played for a while) is how to be a better roleplayer in D&D. After all, once you get past the basic rules and learn which dice is which, that’s the next obvious step. How do you transform your…
There is no shortage of books, guides, accessories, figurines, maps, and tools out there for Dungeon Masters looking to up their D&D games. And while many of those supplies can certainly enhance your D&D sessions, not all of them are necessary—especially for a new DM. So what are the real Dungeon Master essentials that you…
As you may have heard before, Dungeons & Dragons is on the rise. Thanks to pop culture treatment from Stranger Things as well as a surge in female participation, D&D has emerged from the shadows of basements and into the sunshine of almost-mainstream. And you want in, right? If you’ve never played D&D before, it…
When I started my very first game of Dungeons & Dragons (also called D&D, DnD…you get it) a few years ago, I, like many, had no idea what I was getting myself into. I’d seen D&D in TV shows and movies (see: Freaks and Geeks, Stranger Things), but I’d never considered playing. My friend convinced…