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Best Black Friday Deals on Top Board Games

As the calendar flips to that special time of year, the air buzzes with the anticipation of bargain hunters and gaming enthusiasts alike. Black Friday, the apex of discount seasons, is fast approaching, promising a treasure trove of the best board game …

A Comprehensive Guide to DND 5e Short and Long Rests

by Kenny Kings

Mastering the Art of Downtime in Dungeons and Dragons In the heart-pounding world of Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition, the clashing of swords, the chanting of spells, and the pursuit of treasure are all in a day’s work for the intrepid adventurers. …

Susprina Arkenneld: Elminster’s Apprentice Unveiled

by Heidi Jiang

After years of shrouded mystery and eager anticipation from devoted fans, a classic Dungeons & Dragons character has finally stepped into the spotlight, free from the constraints of a non-disclosure agreement. Susprina Arkenneld, a figure once glimpsed in the pages of a …

2023 Guide to DnD 5e Alignments for Characters and Creatures

by Isaac Hanson

In the imaginative realms of Dungeons & Dragons (D&D), characters are defined not only by their magical abilities or martial prowess but also by their moral compasses and adherence to order or chaos. Alignments in D&D are a fascinating facet of character …

Pathfinder vs DND: Deciphering the Differences

by Rich Hunterson

In the realm of tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs), two titans have long vied for the hearts and dice of gamers worldwide: Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) and Pathfinder. For the uninitiated, these games may seem indistinguishable, both offering escapades in fantastical realms where …

Swashbuckler DND 5e Subclass: 2023 Guide

by Ken Chan

Introduction to the Swashbuckler Subclass The Swashbuckler archetype is a daring and audacious figure that has danced through the pages of adventure novels and the planks of pirate ships long before making its mark on the world of Dungeons & Dragons. With …

Crafting Legendary Wizard Names for Your DnD Adventure

by Kathy Stone

In the grand tapestry of a Dungeons and Dragons campaign, few threads are as vibrant or as crucial as the names of its characters. Among these, the Wizard’s name shines like a spell incantation, echoing through the halls of imagination and history. …

DnD Blood Hunter 5e Class Guide for 2023

by Ana Libanski

Feeling a chill in your spine? Got a hankering for some edgy, gritty gaming? Well, you might want to lean into that darkness and step into the intense world of the DnD Blood Hunter 5e class. As the brainchild of Critical Role’s …

What is LitRPG Reads?

Simply put, LitRPG stories take place in a game (or gamelike) world with rpg-style progression. Basically, an RPG in narrative format. RPG + Books = LitRPG! The term LitRPG was originally coined by three Russian authors back around 2010. I cover a lot of Dungeons & Dragons and Tabletop RPG content here too!

About LitRPG Reads

Paul Bellow is a LitRPG author, decades-long gamer, RPG game developer, and publisher of several online communities. In other words, an old school webmaster.

He also developed and runs LitRPG Adventures, a set of advanced RPG generators powered by GPT-3 AI. Here at LitRPG Reads, he publishes articles about LitRPG books, tabletop RPG books, and all sorts of DND content that's free to use in your personal tabletop campaign - i.e. non-commercial use.

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