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Why Dungeons & Dragons is the Future of Gaming

I believe D&D is the future of gaming because it provided the basic structure for all role-playing games that came after it. Originally based on rules for miniature battles, D&D quickly morphed into a creative way to tell stories and play make-believe. …

Creating Dungeons & Dragons Content with GPT-3

by Paul Bellow

Earlier this summer, I got access to GPT-3 API from OpenAI. Since then, I’ve built a set of twelve fantasy RPG content generators. It has been an amazing and encouraging experience. In this post I’ll share my experience and outline what I …

D&D Editions: Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 2nd edition (1989 – 1995)

by Paul Bellow

As TSR continued its dominance of the table-top roleplaying genre, it found itself dealing with a few problems at once. Advanced Dungeons and Dragons was popular, but it required a great deal of support while still managing to alienate some players. The …

Author Interview with Devin Auspland

by Paul Bellow

Devin lives outside Buffalo, NY with his wife, two dogs and two cats. By day he work as a Contracts Manager but he’s a writer by night. After enjoying several Fantasy and LitRPG books, he decided it was time to create his …

LitRPG and Me, Ed White, Author

by Paul Bellow

New guest post by Ed White, LitRPG Author! What’s it like to write in a shared universe? I know you are probably thinking, “what’s that got to do with LitRPG or GameLit?” The answer: plenty more than we guessed all those years …

How RPGs Have Shaped My Writing (and Vice Versa)

by Paul Bellow

Guest Post by Jon Sprunk I will never forget the first time I encountered Dungeons and Dragons. It was 1978 and I was eight years old. My family was visiting a hobby shop. While the others browsed the trains and model airplanes, …

Best 11 Dungeon Core Books (LitRPG and Gamelit)

by Paul Bellow

Ever want to read a book where the MC is a dungeon? LitRPG has you covered with our list of the best dungeon core books! This exciting sub-genre of LitRPG draws on old video games like Dungeon Keeper and the Dungeons franchise. …

Writing Dragons: The Epic, and The Letdown

by Paul Bellow

New Guest Post by Aaron R. Holloway We have all been a part of an RPG game or read a piece of writing where the DM or author has attempted to add dragons into the story because of their amazing and epic …

Our 7 Most Recommended Homebrew Rules for a Dungeons & Dragons 5e Game

by Paul Bellow

Guest Post by Ted, Chief Adventurer at SkullSplitter Dice Some campaigns prefer to use the Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition rules exactly as printed. But every campaign is different. And for many campaigns, creating “house rules” can allow the game to be …

D&D Editions: Advanced Dungeons & Dragons (1977-1985)

by Paul Bellow

This is the third part in our ongoing series looking at all the D&D editions over the years. Enjoy! Original Dungeons and Dragons was a success on a scale that was hard to predict. It managed to be much more than a …

D&D Editions: Dungeons & Dragons Red Box

by Paul Bellow

If you look at the current version of Dungeons and Dragons, you’ll notice that it’s labeled Fifth Edition. While it’s clear that the preceding edition was Fourth Edition and that the version before that was the Third Edition, figuring out the Second …

D&D Editions: Original Dungeons & Dragons (1974-1977)

by Paul Bellow

This is the first in a series of seven articles about all the Dungeons & Dragons editions over the years. If you’ve ever wondered about the history of D&D, keep reading! Dungeons and Dragons is a rare game that’s been going for …

10 Best D&D Novels and Books of All Time

by Kenny Kings

Best D&D Novels? Wondering where to start with Dungeons & Dragons novels? Read our picks for the absolute best D&D books of all time. Dungeons and Dragons is more than just a game. It’s spawned numerous adaptations in multiple forms of media. …

Pros and Cons of Greyhawk Initiative

by Paul Bellow

Dungeons and Dragons is a game that has changed dramatically over the years. If you are a Fifth Edition player who went back to one of Gygax’s play tests, it’d be fairly hard for you to keep up. What few players understand, …

How Professional Dungeon Masters Are Turning D&D Into a Full-Time Career

by Ana Libanski

Once upon a time, gathering around a table to play Dungeons & Dragons was relegated to dusty basements, library corners, or quiet Sunday evenings among friends who spoke in code about THAC0 and dice notation. But those days of secrecy and obscurity …

Ultimate Guide to Turning Downtime into Storytelling Gold in Your D&D Campaign

by Heidi Jiang

Two women in medieval-style clothing sit around a campfire in a forest. One wears a cloak and drinks from a mug, while the other, in armor, sits with a sword and shield nearby. Camping gear surrounds them at dusk.

Downtime: the elusive narrative air between the clangor of swords and the hush of eldritch forests. Too often, Dungeon Masters and players alike confine their stories to the thunderous rhythm of battles and the press of quests. Yet, hidden in those quieter …

12 Great One DND 5e Background Ideas You Need to Try in 2025

by Rich Hunterson

A fantasy scene reminiscent of DND 5e background ideas portrays a figure in a blue cloak wielding a staff, meandering through an ancient, ruined city. The city boasts towering structures and arches, with other figures and a mesmerizing fire flickering in the backdrop.

In the ever-evolving realms of Dungeons & Dragons, where dice decide fate and imagination shapes reality, the notion of character backgrounds has undergone a remarkable metamorphosis with the introduction of One D&D in 2025. These backgrounds are not just story starters; they’re …

Top 5 D&D Modules for Beginners: Perfect Adventures to Start Your Campaign

by Amir Barakat

Illustration of a fantasy elf with braided hair, wearing armor and a cloak, standing in a dimly-lit cave. The scene evokes the mystical atmosphere of a Pathfinder RPG adventure, with wooden chests and torches lining the rocky passage.

Entering the ancient realms of Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) for the first time can be a thrilling yet daunting experience. The clatter of dice, the richness of imaginative storytelling, and the camaraderie around the table make it incredibly appealing. Yet, without the …

Unraveling the False Hydra: A Step-by-Step Guide to Running This Mind-Bending D&D Horror

by Amir Barakat

A warrior stands in a swamp, sword in hand, facing a multi-headed serpent monster reminiscent of a Dungeons & Dragons quest. The creatures heads loom menacingly before a full moon, while swamp trees and fog weave an ominous atmosphere.

Imagine being part of a world where your friends, family, or even you, could vanish without a trace, yet no one remembers they ever existed. That’s the eerie and terrifying nature of the False Hydra, a monstrous entity in Dungeons and Dragons …

How to Play Chaotic Characters in D&D Without Ruining the Game

by Ana Libanski

Amid a fiery, chaotic battlefield stands a fierce warrior, reminiscent of a Dungeons & Dragons hero. Her wild hair and fur-trimmed outfit have become iconic in the realm of ttrpg tales. Holding a large, spiked hammer, she roars with intensity as lightning illuminates the smoke-filled sky.

Imagine a realm where unpredictability reigns supreme, where the very essence of spontaneity thrives and breathes. This is the world of the chaotic character in Dungeons and Dragons. Whether it’s the impish smile of a gnome rogue plotting their next caper or …

Search Results for: dungeons and dragons

Why Dungeons & Dragons is the Future of Gaming

Creating Dungeons & Dragons Content with GPT-3

D&D Editions: Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 2nd edition (1989 – 1995)

Author Interview with Devin Auspland

LitRPG and Me, Ed White, Author

How RPGs Have Shaped My Writing (and Vice Versa)

Best 11 Dungeon Core Books (LitRPG and Gamelit)

Writing Dragons: The Epic, and The Letdown

Our 7 Most Recommended Homebrew Rules for a Dungeons & Dragons 5e Game

D&D Editions: Advanced Dungeons & Dragons (1977-1985)

D&D Editions: Dungeons & Dragons Red Box

D&D Editions: Original Dungeons & Dragons (1974-1977)

10 Best D&D Novels and Books of All Time

Pros and Cons of Greyhawk Initiative

How Professional Dungeon Masters Are Turning D&D Into a Full-Time Career

Ultimate Guide to Turning Downtime into Storytelling Gold in Your D&D Campaign

12 Great One DND 5e Background Ideas You Need to Try in 2025

Top 5 D&D Modules for Beginners: Perfect Adventures to Start Your Campaign

Unraveling the False Hydra: A Step-by-Step Guide to Running This Mind-Bending D&D Horror

How to Play Chaotic Characters in D&D Without Ruining the Game

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