During a recent conversation about the soon-to-be-released Dungeon Master's Guide, updated for the 2024 reimagining of Dungeons & Dragons, Game Architect Chris Perkins voiced what I genuinely believe ...

Not a single soul survived, until she came. This is the story of the first time I ever experienced a total party kill (TPK) ...

While the Player’s Handbook is the most important book for any TTRPG, as the core instructions for play, the game master’s own instruction manual can be the most influential. As the second part of the ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Benjamin Abbott We're careening toward the new DnD Dungeon Master's Guide 2024 at ...

The 2024 edition of the Dungeon Master’s Guide (DMG) for DND 5th Edition introduces a wealth of tools and guidance to enhance the Dungeon Master’s (DM) experience. Whether you’re a seasoned ...

Dungeons and Dragons 5e is far and away the most popular version of the TTRPG released. This newer edition's approachability, streamlined systems, and the rise of actual play podcasts and streams has ...

Beware of DMs with a God Complex, who act like gods in the game. Avoid DMs with a Me Versus You mentality; they try to kill off players. Watch out for Punisher DMs who squash creativity and punish ...

Jack Peachey is a features writer who's worked at Dualshockers and Game Rant. An animation nerd, his favourite games don't have a genre in common as much as they all have pretty pictures. When not ...