tabletop
D&D’s “full franchise” pivot is a long time coming but still sounds stupid
Line in the ampersand.
culture
Darrington Press snag veteran D&D talent in surprise double hiring
Chris Perkins and Jeremy Crawford set to bolster and scale Critical Role’s publishing arm.
tabletop
D&D's Monster Manual is an empty, distracting feast
Novelty and shallow aesthetics are piled high on a plate once filled by utility.
culture
What is a “D&D Experience” anyway?
Questions after meeting Xanathar and coming back awed and empty.
Public Articles
Hasbro’s “cautious” approach to tariffs depends on more licensed Magic: The Gathering and potential layoffs
Final Fantasy’s crossover is already a best-selling set, but Hasbro’s CEO still warned of price hikes and workforce reduction.
announcements
Free5e: D&D for Everyone
Free5e is the first full, free, open-source 5e-compatible system, designed for accessibility, inclusion, and global play.
culture
The complicated labor behind voicing diverse D&D characters
Some players feel apprehensive, other overburdened, when portraying minority cultures at the table.
announcements
Lineages of the Long White Cloud Volume 2 Kickstarter
Bringing even more of Aotearoa's (New Zealand's) wildlife to your D&D game
culture
We should all be mad about Dungeons & Dragons gambling machines
Online gambling doesn't need tabletop's help to further metastasize society.
culture
What We Can Learn From D&D’s Sexist History
If a female character wears leather or carries a whip, get ready to roll initiative.
Public Articles
Rascal discovers generational cusps and rags on Bastions
Plus, mysterious emails and why Dropout TV is protecting its talent from legal threats.
tabletop
I’m not buying the new Dungeons & Dragons core books and for some reason that makes me sad.
I don’t like D&D anymore…do I?
announcements
Fans of Agatha All Along, Wednesday and The Craft can now live out their dark academia dreams in Witchfyre
Lovers of everything witchy, fall and gothic can now indulge in their dark interests on the tabletop with Witchfyre, a brand-new book designed to be used with popular roleplaying games such as D&D 5E and Pathfinder 2E.
Public Articles
D&D fails to earn Papa Hasbro’s love during latest investor call
Nobody wants to be Connor Roy.
tabletop
Building Fun, Not Worlds, With the New 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide
Organization and clear focus turn the much-maligned Dungeon Master’s Guide into a useful tool for beginners.
Public Articles
Ancient Tales of Faraway Lands
The old new girl on her journey to becoming a Rascal