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DND Wizard Spells Guide: The Best 5e Spells to Prepare at Every Level (1–20 Breakdown)

by Ajay Patel

A mystical woman stands in a forest, holding a staff with a glowing blue gem. Sunlight filters through trees, illuminating her serene expression and flowing hair. The scene conveys a magical, enchanting atmosphere.

No class in 5E gives you a spellbook thick enough to double as a weapon quite like the Wizard. You want fireballs? Illusions? Runes that fold time in half? Done. But here’s the catch: with all that power comes a relentless question—which …

The Ultimate Step-by-Step DND Character Creation Checklist for 2025

by Heidi Jiang

In 2025, three friends engage in a DND adventure. Two men focus intently on their character sheets, the result of meticulous DND character creation. Meanwhile, a woman smiles from behind her dragon-screen as the Dungeon Master. Dice and snacks fill the table beneath poster-covered brick walls.

Build Better D&D Characters in 2025 Imagine this: you’re about to embark on a new Dungeons & Dragons campaign, one filled with untold adventures, formidable foes, and incredible stories just waiting to unfold. What’s your first step? Crafting your character, of course! …

How to Keep TTRPG Campaigns Exciting Every Week (With No Burn Out or Lost Players)

by Ajay Patel

A man and a woman sit tiredly at a table immersed in their TTRPG campaign. Both have their heads resting on their hands, eyes closed. Miniature figures dot the grid board, while a red screen with a castle image stands before these weary players.

Imagine this: you and your players are knee-deep in a sprawling campaign, with plots weaving through weeks or even months of gameplay. One of the greatest challenges a Game Master faces is ensuring that each session remains as vibrant and engaging as …

How to Start a Grimdark RPG the RIGHT Way (5 Brutal Opening Hooks)

by Ana Libanski

A warrior clad in tattered armor stands amidst a battlefield strewn with bones and swords, an ideal setting to start a grimdark RPG. A desolate building looms behind, while a tattered flag waves in the wind. The gritty scene exudes both despair and resilience, perfect for brutal opening hooks.

Imagine stepping into a world where shadows hold secrets too terrifying to comprehend, where every decision teeters on the edge of moral ambiguity, and where heroes aren’t always the ones wearing gleaming armor. Welcome to the realm of grimdark campaigns—a setting uniquely …

Top 7 Worldbuilding Mistakes That Will Destroy Your TTRPG Campaign

by Kenny Kings

In a crumbling, arched ruin, a mystical elf with glowing red eyes and pointed ears clutches an ancient map marked by an enigmatic eye symbol. Her hooded cloak whispers secrets of worldbuilding for the ultimate TTRPG campaign, while a sword stands partly hidden in the surrounding rubble.

…(And How Smart DMs Avoid Them) Building a killer world for your tabletop campaign? Hell yeah. But even the most epic realms can fall flat if you’re not careful. Maybe you’ve dumped a lore book on your players and watched their eyes …

Live-Action D&D TV Show: Why Fans Keep Hoping (& Studios Keep Struggling)

by Kathy Stone

A woman in armor studies a script on the film set of a live-action D&D TV show. She stands before a large camera, surrounded by crew members and medieval-style props, capturing the imagination of fans with its historical or fantasy flair.

If you haven’t noticed, Dungeons & Dragons has experienced a significant surge in popularity, especially in the wake of the movie “Honor Among Thieves.” This renewed interest has sparked excitement around expanding D&D into more diverse forms of media, notably a live-action …

5E Evolves Beyond DND: Inside Epic Tales of the Valiant from Kobold Press

by Heidi Jiang

A warrior draped in a red cape stands before a massive stone portal inscribed with symbols, reminiscent of an adventure from Epic Tales of the Valiant. Four soldiers flank him amid the mountainous terrain, their flags fluttering as light streams through, creating a dramatic DND 5E scene.

In early 2023, the tabletop role-playing community faced a seismic shift when Wizards of the Coast, stewards of Dungeons & Dragons, wavered in their stewardship of the Open Game License (OGL), which had long been a bastion of openness in the gaming …

D&D Starter Set 2025: Heroes of the Borderlands, Inside the Stunning Revival of a Classic!

by Kiera Mensah

An adventurer with long red hair stands on a rocky cliff, embodying the spirit of the Heroes of the Borderlands. With a bow in hand, they overlook a vast mountain valley at sunset. A billowing cape and pine trees frame the scene, evoking exploration and freedom.

The world of tabletop role-playing games is on the cusp of a thrilling evolution with the anticipated release of “Heroes of the Borderlands,” the new D&D Starter Set slated for September 16, 2025. This set deftly reimagines the legendary “The Keep on …

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