Dungeons & Dragons 5E
Dungeons & Dragons 5E is the latest edition of the world's best-known tabletop roleplaying game. Players create characters and go on adventures led by a dungeon master (DM), who controls non-player characters (NPCs), monsters and events in the world.
Creators
Publisher: Wizards of the Coast
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Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft included in sale on D&D Beyond
Alongside newest adventure book Candlekeep Mysteries.
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Latest Articles
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Dungeons & Dragons graphic novels available for a dollar in Humble Bundle deal
Including recent series set in the world of D&D.
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Venture Maidens actual play podcast launches its own RPG sourcebook for D&D 5E
Femme-forged fantasy.
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Along with other tools to create a campaign.
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“Frankly, this isn’t how this had to go down.”
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Inferno is a sourcebook for D&D 5E based on the works of Dante
One hell of an opening.
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D&D meets Cards Against Humanity in Deck of Many Quests’ fill-the-blank adventures
Mission + monster + magical item = adventure.
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7 best Dungeons & Dragons settings for your next campaign
Dive into a fiery plane of demons or sail across dark stormy waters in these exciting D&D locales.
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Feature: Queer players find more than a game in Dungeons & Dragons - they find a safe space
“We are here to play whoever we want to.”
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Plus: tips on running RPGs over Zoom and our favourite third-party creators.
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How Dungeons & Dragons helped me discover my gender identity
I was playing a man in real life - why not a woman in my escapist hobbies?
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Hugh Grant will play the villain in the Dungeons & Dragons film
It star Sophia Lillis also cast.
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Magic: The Gathering to explore Middle-earth, the 42nd millennium and more in Universes Beyond
Including Warhammer 40,000 Commander decks and The Lord of the Rings set.
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6 things the new Dungeons & Dragons movie needs to do to become a critical hit
Not including a cameo from Jeremy Irons.
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Dungeons & Dragons returns to an iconic setting with Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Strahd is bat it again.
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D&Tea pairs the perfect brew with your Dungeons & Dragons campaign
Steeped in adventure.
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Public libraries are using D&D to forge friendships and build community
No Knowledge (Arcana) check required.
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Bridgerton star Rege-Jean Page waltzes into the upcoming Dungeons & Dragons film
Joining Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez and Justice Smith.
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Magic: The Gathering and Monopoly had their “biggest year ever” in 2020, Hasbro says
Dungeons & Dragons retained its growing popularity, as well.
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Feature: D&D's answer to American Idol changed the RPG - and its winner's life - forever
You could say it was open to ‘Ebberyone’.
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Joining confirmed lead Chris Pine.
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And the joys of different quiches.
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Dungeons & Dragons’ Gothic Lineages offer an alternative to race, but not yet a replacement
Moving the needle on character creation options - just.
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Dungeon Extravaganza bundle opens the door to D&D 5E adventures from under £1
Eight adventures and settings at a bargain price.
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Dragonlance authors announce new trilogy of “Classic” D&D novels beginning this year
Wizards of the Coast apparently legally mollified.
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John Wick writer developing live-action Dungeons & Dragons TV series
Hasbro previously said it was considering "a couple of different approaches” to adapting RPG for small screen.
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Scouts can soon earn a Dungeons & Dragons activity badge
Two decades too late for us, sadly.
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Mix up D&D-inspired drinks with RPG cocktail book Mystic Libations
Co-created by Supernatural actor and Disney Imagineer.
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Get RPG characters inked up with the Tome of Tattoos supplement for D&D 5E
Session for spellcraft.
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Having our Christmas cake and eating it.
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A D&D film was promised to rival Star Wars, but its cinematic debut ended up a box-office bomb. What happened?
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Plus Uri Geller’s 20-year Pokémon beef, overlooked board game themes and how to kill Hitler.
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Southlands sends Dungeons & Dragons to mythical Egypt in updated setting from Kobold Press
Promises a more informed and thoughtful take on North Africa this time around.
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Boldly Action/Bonus/Moving where no one has gone before.
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Grab Dungeons & Dragons digital sourcebooks and adventures at a discount for Cyber Monday
Digital daring-do on a dime.
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Best Dungeons & Dragons gift ideas for Christmas
Behold(er)! We've listed the best birthday, Christmas and holiday gifts for any D&D fan.
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Dungeonbreaker merchandise is here! Plus, a sale!
Grab Dicebreaker merch for 30% off during Black Friday.
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After inclusion of character creation options in Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything.
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You can own a replica of Dungeons & Dragons' Yawning Portal Inn next year for $350
Seriously, mind the gap.
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Dungeons & Dragons’ first attempt to address RPG’s race problems disappoints its community
More like Rule Zero Effort.
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Explore Scarred Lands in massive Dungeons & Dragons adventure Dead Man’s Rust
Wave goodbye to Waterdeep.
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D&D miniatures maker Gale Force Nine sues RPG publisher Wizards of the Coast
Disputes over licensing and distribution have led to back and forth litigation.
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Raised funds will offer COVID-19 support.
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D&D book Dark Places & Demogorgons bears a striking resemblance to Stranger Things
Prepare for a neverending story.
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Best Dungeons & Dragons Cyber Monday 2020 deals
Roll perception to find great D&D bargains.
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Upzone’s 3D terrain is like a pop-up book for your Warhammer and D&D battles
All the benefits of a gaming table you can store in a box.
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Critical Role will explore the Mighty Nein’s origins in a new series of graphic novels
Like a backstory wiki, with pictures.
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Dungeons & Dragons 5E sorcerer class explained
Choose the right equipment, spells and origin to create the ultimate sorcerer in D&D 5E.
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D&D 5E gift set, including three essential rulebooks and a DM screen, is 25% off right now
Get your party started.
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Deal with these discounted dice-rolling diversions.
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Dungeons & Dragons live-action TV series in the works
“A couple of different approaches” being discussed.
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Dungeons & Dragons publisher Wizards of the Coast sued by Dragonlance authors
Upcoming trilogy cancelled following alleged breach of contract.
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Offers include classic family games through to new modern favourites.
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How to make a great puzzle in Dungeons & Dragons 5E
Top tips to keep players guessing, not stressing.
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D&D series Critical Role has launched a fundraising foundation
Non-for-profit organisation led by actor Ashley Johnson.
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Get dozens of D&D books, including R.A. Salvatore’s Legend of Drizzt series, for under £12
Including the complete Cleric Quintet.
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Dungeons & Dragons 5E druid class explained
Create a character that Captain Planet would be proud of, from how to cast spells to which druidic circle you should choose.
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Exploring the Dungeons & Dragons cosplay community, how to start and why it’s worth doing.
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D&D-inspired comic series Skullkickers gets 10th anniversary book and RPG campaign
Co-created by Avengers and Rick & Morty vs Dungeons & Dragons writer Jim Zub.
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Feature: The fatigue and loneliness of playing tabletop RPGs online in a pandemic
For players used to the intimacy of face-to-face sessions, taking games such as Dungeons & Dragons onto the internet can be exhausting and alienating.
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Based on operatic album by DiAmorte.
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Time Spiral Remastered and Modern Horizons 2 also revealed.
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How to make a great dungeon for Dungeons & Dragons 5E
Ten tips to help turn you into a true dungeon master.
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D&D Celebration is a new community-led event for the RPG taking place next month
From 18th to 20th September.
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A follow-up to Xanathar’s Guide to Everything.
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Dungeons & Dragons 5E’s combat wheelchair now has some fantastic miniatures
Dungeons and Diversity models based on Sara Thompson's free rules.
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Epic Encounters include everything you need to run a D&D 5E adventure in one box
With books, miniatures and battle mats.
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Classic ‘80s Dungeons & Dragons adventure Castle Amber is being revised for 5E
Over 30 years since its debut.
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Dungeons & Dragons 5E modder creates combat wheelchair for disabled RPG characters
“Anyone can be an adventurer.”
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60 minutes of thoughts, Fort and tangents.
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How to play tabletop RPGs by yourself: A beginner's guide to solo roleplaying
What do you mean, ‘solo roleplaying’?
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Dungeons & Dragons 5E bard class explained
Pick the best spells, master Bardic Inspiration and choose the right college to capture the hearts of allies and enemies alike.
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Pandemic Legacy: Season 0, Fort and haunted board games: it's this week's Dicebreaker Podcast!
We take no responsibility for any rodent hauntings as the result of listening to this episode.
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Includes over 100 legendary and mythological characters, items and monsters.
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Dungeonbreaker returns and we regret to inform you everybody is in hell
But at least they’ve made a friend
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Dungeons & Dragons is addressing problematic elements of the RPG’s races
Promises to tackle “legacy D&D content that does not reflect who we are today”.
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Game of Thrones’ Hodor, Ramsay Bolton, Yara Greyjoy and more are playing D&D for Red Nose Day
TV show’s stars, including Kristian Nairn, Daniel Portman and Gemma Whelan, form a party for charity.
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Stranger Things, Marvel and WWE stars are playing Dungeons & Dragons for Red Nose Day
D&D Live 2020: Roll w/ Advantage line-up includes actors, comedians and wrestlers.
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Listen or watch this week’s round-up of tabletop news, opinions and chatter now.
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Fundraising for COVID-19 support.
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Listen on iTunes, Spotify and Google, or watch the video version!
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As starter set sales quadruple.
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As part of latest Humble Bundle offerings.
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Play Dungeons & Dragons 5E Starter Set adventure Lost Mines of Phandelver for free on D&D Beyond
Phandelver into a new campaign.
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How to play Dungeons & Dragons online
Keep your tabletop roleplaying group going wherever you are by playing Dungeons & Dragons online.
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Grab D&D, Catan, Codenames and more big board games in 3 for 2 Amazon deal
Also featuring Mysterium, Splendor and 7 Wonders.
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Dungeons & Dragons 5E ranger class explained
Hunting for answers to what a ranger can do, how to create one and develop the ranger class further in Dungeons & Dragons 5E.
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Dungeons & Dragons 5E fighter class explained
Give yourself a fighting chance in D&D with our guide to what the fighter class can do, how you can create one and develop it further.
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10 best Dungeons & Dragons 5E subclasses you should play in your next campaign
Follow the Path of the Totem Warrior, become an Arcane Trickster and make a pact with The Fiend.
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Dungeons & Dragons 5E key terms explained
Learning the lingo.
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Saving Throw: How Dungeons & Dragons helped me combat my social anxiety
Helping handbook.
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Dungeons & Dragons 5E rogue class explained
Rogues mean shifty business.
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Dinos, dangers and disguises.
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Introducing Dungeonbreaker, Dicebreaker’s new Dungeons & Dragons 5E actual play series
Featuring dinosaur racing, swamp goblins and one very rich half-elf.
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Feature: The Dungeons & Dragons diet: how to eat like an RPG adventurer
Roll on the side?
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10 best tabletop roleplaying games out right now
From the best fantasy tabletop RPG alternatives to Dungeons & Dragons, to the sci-fi worlds of Cyberpunk and Star Wars.
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Making up nearly half of all online TRPG campaigns.
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Playing Dungeons & Dragons to win is the most boring way to play
Or; why D&D is like chocolate biscuits and pasta sauce.
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Feature: Tabletop RPG releases 2020: 10 upcoming roleplaying games you should play this year
From the first Warhammer: Age of Sigmar RPG to Nordic horror and underground cities
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Dungeons & Dragons 5E adventure book from Baldur’s Gate and Mass Effect creators gets retail release
Satyr your lust for questing.
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New Dungeons & Dragons co-op board game revealed, due out in 2020
Potential titles Adventurer’s Gate and Adventure Begins spotted in the wild.
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Dungeons & Dragons’ new free playtest subclasses let you make a pact with a genie
My wish is your command.
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How to pick your character class in Dungeons & Dragons 5E
Find out what class works best for your D&D character; whether it’s a rogue, ranger or fighter.
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How to choose the right character race in Dungeons & Dragons 5E
Is your character a dwarf, elf or tiefling at heart? Find out here!
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Feature: Meet the Original Dungeons & Dragons diehards still playing by '70s rules
Refusing to roll with the times.
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Game of the Year 2019: Sara Elsam's Top 5
Crime, cannibals and cursed potions.
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The basics of Dungeons & Dragons: Everything you need to know
Where to get started with the fantasy roleplaying game.
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How to start a Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying group
From finding players at conventions to playing D&D online, here’s everything you need to get your party started.
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8 best Dungeons & Dragons gifts for Christmas
Pick out the perfect tabletop present with our essential D&D gift guide.
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Celebrate 45 years of Dungeons & Dragons with these $299 sapphire dice
A set to die for.
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What to buy if you want to play Dungeons & Dragons 5E
Everything you need to play D&D, plus some nice extras.
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Lord of the Rings RPGs The One Ring and Adventures in Middle-earth to end in 2020
Upcoming second edition of The One Ring also cancelled due to ‘contractual differences’.
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How to play Dungeons & Dragons 5E: A beginner's guide
Everything you need to know to get started with the world's biggest tabletop RPG.
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Calculating the numbers you need to get roleplaying
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How to make Dungeons & Dragons 5E characters for beginners
Follow our step-by-step guide to making a D&D character.
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10 best tabletop fantasy RPGs that aren’t Dungeons & Dragons
The finest fantasy tabletop RPG games out there right now.
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Dungeons & Dragons 5E wizard class explained
How many spells, and what to cast - we’ve got everything you could ever wand.
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Dungeons & Dragons 5E warlock class explained
How to play a patron of the dark arts.
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10 best Dungeons & Dragons 5E RPG campaigns
Modern D&D campaigns that are critical hits.
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Dungeons & Dragons' best worst spell: Cooking up chaos and comedy with Conjure Food and Water
'45 pounds of bland but nourishing food'
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9 best sourcebooks for Dungeons & Dragons 5E
The finest Dungeons & Dragons 5E sourcebooks.
