In Praise of the Lowly Xvart

Not a goblin, not a kobold, but blue and mean and ready to be seen

Free D&D Map Maker - Dungeon Scrawl

This free online tool allows users to create and customize maps for tabletop RPGs like Dungeons & Dragons. It features easy export options, a powerful layers system, and no sign-up required. Users can connect maps to Roll20 campaigns, import data from dungeon generators, and customize maps to their liking.

Unique Dungeon Layouts for Tabletop RPGs

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Brennan Lee Mulligan & Matt Mercer on GMs

This interview with Brennan Lee Mulligan and Matt Mercer, the Game Masters behind Dimension 20 and Critical Role, delves into the intricacies of crafting compelling campaign narratives and the decision to launch their own platforms. The discussion also covers future plans and offers insights into the world of Dungeons & Dragons.

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Critical Role Campaign 4 reveals the next table of players

Critical Role Campaign 4 transitions from the Soldiers table to the Seekers table, focusing on lore, cosmology, magic, and questions about divinity and the arcane in the world of Aramán.

Forgotten Realms creator Ed Greenwood’s best advice for building a D&D world

This article features advice from Ed Greenwood, the creator of the Forgotten Realms, on how Dungeon Masters should approach worldbuilding for Dungeons & Dragons. Greenwood emphasizes the importance of designing a world that is ready for the next session rather than an endless, sprawling universe. His advice highlights the need for restraint and intentionality in worldbuilding, focusing on the immediate needs of the campaign and allowing the world to grow organically through player decisions.

Stranger Things series finale's D&D scene included a Dwarven Forge cameo

The final episode of Stranger Things featured a cameo from Dwarven Forge, a modern tabletop gaming terrain company, with their Dwarven Forge terrain being used in the Dungeons & Dragons scene. The company, founded in 1996, has grown to offer over 100 products and has been featured in various media, including Critical Role and a Kansas City Chiefs video. Their terrain is designed to be versatile and useful for game masters, with a focus on organic shapes and storytelling.

D&D Dungeon Masters like Mercer and Woll on how to make memorable NPC introductions

From Matt Mercer to Deborah Ann Woll, expert Dungeon Masters share tips on crafting memorable NPC introductions in D&D. Key insights include focusing on a few strong details, engaging multiple senses, and creating a sense of spontaneity. Effective NPC introductions aim for immediate understanding rather than immediate affection, setting the stage for players to shape the character's role in the story.

New AirD&D Resort Offers the Ultimate RPG Getaway

AirD&D, a new vacation rental in British Columbia, Canada, is an all-inclusive luxury getaway designed exclusively for TTRPG fans. The sprawling 12-room mansion spans two acres and can accommodate up to 50 guests, featuring D&D themed rooms, a dedicated tavern, a custom gaming table, sports facilities, and a giant D20-shaped fire pit. The property is owned and operated by Maple Rock Resorts and offers a fully immersive experience for groups willing to share the cost, with nightly rates starting at around $2,800 CAD (or $2000 USD).