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‘Dungeons and Dragons’ Invades Your Favorite Board Games

May 31, 2023May 30, 2023Rory Bristol

Your favorite board games have been invaded by ‘Dungeons and Dragons’! Solve mysteries, answer trivia, and throw dice with new offers from TheOP.

Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

November 19, 2020November 18, 2020Rory Bristol

Take a look at the multitude of features and options available in Tasha’s Guide to Everything, with summaries of each new subclass, rule sets, magic items and spell, and more.

‘D&D Beyond’s’ Encounter Builder Is Surprisingly Powerful

January 6, 2020January 5, 2020Rory Bristol

Come check out ‘D&D Beyond’s’ amazing Encounter Builder, now in beta.

D&D Turned Upside Down with ‘Stranger Things’ Adventure

January 2, 2020January 1, 2020Rory Bristol

Check out the ‘Stranger Things’ themed Dungeons and Dragons game module now available.

D&D Beyond Adds Convenience with New Encounter Builder

December 18, 2019December 17, 2019Rory Bristol

D&D Beyond has released the Encounter Builder, an interface which allows DMs to create adventure encounters for use at the table.

The ‘Dungeons & Dragons: A Young Adventurer’s Guide’ Series Begins

July 17, 2019July 16, 2019James Floyd Kelly

D&D’s popularity is at an all-time high right now. There are a lot of new players coming to the game, and for those of us who do play, we know there’s a lot to learn. Ten Speed Press is here to help with that.

‘Ghosts of Saltmarsh’ Delivers Epic ‘D&D’ Action Amid Rolling Tides and Aquatic Gems

May 22, 2019May 21, 2019Simon Yule

In “Ghosts of Saltmarsh,” there are enough water-based monsters and option to set up a campaign world where there is no dry land at all. Essentially, this book is the D&D equivalent of ‘Waterworld.’ But good.

D&D Curse of Strahd: Session 73

October 10, 2018October 9, 2018Simon Yule4

In the depths of Castle Ravenloft Rahadin looked up at Baräsh. His stare was painful. With it came the sounds of a thousand desperate screams. A cacophony of yells, screeches and pleading filled the paladin’s mind as the dusk elf smiled and leaned forward…

‘D&D Curse of Strahd’ Players Report: Session 27

October 10, 2017April 29, 2018Simon Yule

Suddenly, deep, stomping, thrashing sounds filled the swamp around Engong and Her Associates. Ripples circled violently in the puddles at their feet as, over the horizon, two giant legs trod heavily towards them. Resting above the massive chicken legs was a ramshackle hut, precariously swaying left to right.

‘D&D Curse of Strahd’ Player’s Report: Session 26

October 3, 2017February 5, 2018Simon Yule

Kosef made his way along the corridor, silent as an ant in a tavern. Gimble Timbers watched, not daring to breathe. At the door, Kosef could hear Davian the Vintner, but didn’t recognize the refined voice that replied. Unsure of the voice’s owner, Kosef ushered his friend forward. Gimble Timbers put his ear to the oak door, heard the man, and in a second all of the blood had drained from his face. There could be no mistaking that voice. STRAHD!

‘D&D Curse of Strahd’ Player’s Report: Session 25

September 26, 2017February 5, 2018Simon Yule

Session 25 in our online Dungeons & Dragons ‘Curse of Strahd’ campaign was short and to the point. Literally. Due to unexpected work commitments, childcare issues, and technical glitches, our normal two-and-a-half-hour Skype session was cut to just one hour. Our DM still managed to pack in a whole load of stuff into such a short time though. Including setting up a meeting with Strahd himself!

‘D&D Curse of Strahd’ Player’s Report: Session 24

September 21, 2017December 13, 2017Simon Yule

Baräsh and Engong both readied themselves to dash down the hill after their fallen comrade. But they were shocked to see Kosef dive down first. He landed where Victor’s body lay.

D&D Tales From the Yawning Portal: Exploring the Hidden Shrine of Tamoachan

September 18, 2017April 25, 2018Simon Yule5

When I first got my hands on Tales from the Yawning Portal, the first dungeon to catch my eye was The Hidden Shrine of Tamoachan, and I’ve been waiting for an excuse to throw it at my D&D group ever since.

‘D&D Curse of Strahd’ Player’s Report: Session 23

September 13, 2017December 13, 2017Simon Yule

Last night was the 23rd session in my D&D group’s ‘Curse of Strahd’ campaign. We have been playing once per week over Skype and for the most part have managed to survive our time in vampire and horror suffused Barovia.

‘Betrayal at Baldur’s Gate’ Secrets Revealed!

September 13, 2017January 1, 2018Ryan Hiller2

Releasing October 6th, ‘Betrayal at Baldur’s Gate’ is an exciting mash-up of ‘Dungeons and Dragons,’ and the popular ‘Betrayal at House on the Hill’ a semi-cooperative, horror themed game.

‘D&D Curse of Strahd’ Player’s Report: Session 22

September 5, 2017December 13, 2017Simon Yule

The 22nd session of my Dungeons & Dragons group’s play through of ‘Curse of Strahd’ was strange and full of tension. We had traveled from the Wizards of Wines winery to Krezk in search of an Abbot who we had been told could heal our friend. When we arrived at the gates, there was some hostility, but once we mentioned that we had wine, they allowed us in.

‘D&D Curse of Strahd’ Player’s Report: Session 21

August 31, 2017December 13, 2017Simon Yule2

They had only been travelling for a couple of hours when Engong and Her Associates heard the commotion on the road ahead. If only they’d known it was Victor, the idiot wizard son of the ex-burgomaster of Vallaki.

‘D&D Curse of Strahd’ Player’s Report: Session 20

August 22, 2017December 13, 2017Simon Yule1

This was the 20th visit to Barovia in my D&D group’s ongoing ‘Curse of Strahd’ campaign. Only one of our party has died (properly) so far. As we began, I couldn’t help but think that statistic was soon about to change.

‘D&D Curse Of Strahd’ Player’s Report: Session 19

August 15, 2017December 13, 2017Simon Yule3

The oppressive Barovian mists closed in around the party as they made their way down the winding shingled path towards the Wizards of Wines winery. They could see the wooden dilapidated construct looming ominously out of the fog one hundred yards ahead.

‘D&D Curse of Strahd’ Player’s Report: Session 17

August 1, 2017Simon Yule

As he looked over his shoulder, Kosef saw thick pillars of black smoke billowing from the shattered stained glass windows and three figures mischievously hurrying away from the church. They quickly caught up with him and a taciturn nod from the gnome was all that needed to be said.

‘D&D Curse of Strahd’ Player’s Report: Session 16

July 24, 2017December 13, 2017Simon Yule

At that moment Engong came smashing through the window. She had climbed to the roof and used Kosef’s rope of binding to swing heroically into Victor’s dormitory. Stunned and panicked, Victor began furiously turning the pages of his mystical tome.

‘D&D Curse of Strahd’ Player’s Report: Session 13

July 6, 2017December 13, 2017Simon Yule

As Baräsh crossed the threshold of the church he turned and saw Kevon in the vampire’s clutches. Strahd’s focus was now entirely upon the tiefling, his mouth open revealing two sharp extended incisors that closed around Kevon’s neck. He did not struggle as Strahd drained his blood.

‘D&D Curse of Strahd’ Player’s Report: Session 12

June 27, 2017December 13, 2017Simon Yule

Engong awoke as the guards roughly locked her into the stockade. She could hear Baräsh in the stocks next to her softly humming a dragonborn hymn. “Great,” she thought, “he’s here.”

‘D&D Curse of Strahd’ Player’s Report: Session 10

June 15, 2017December 13, 2017Simon Yule12

A finely dressed man sat alone at a table in the corner. Conspicuous due to his brightly coloured shirt with extended cuffs and ruffled collar, exposing a rather hairy chest and large gold medallion. The man introduced himself as Rictavio,

‘Dungeons & Dragons: Stream of Annihilation’ Recap Part 1

June 11, 2017December 13, 2017Ricardo Rebelo

The popularity of broadcast roleplaying has grown by leaps and bounds in the past few years, and the ‘Stream of Annihilation’ this June may be the ultimate example of its possibilities.

‘D&D Curse of Strahd’ Player’s Report Session 8

May 31, 2017December 13, 2017Simon Yule

As we entered the tent we saw a hunched figure cradling a crystal ball. “At last you have arrived. Ha ha ha ha,” said Madame Eva. She then proceeded to recount our entire life stories to us. “Do you now wish me to unravel the strands of fate and reveal your future in this accursed land?”

‘D&D Curse of Strahd’ Player’s Report: Session 6

May 16, 2017December 13, 2017Simon Yule

Last night was the sixth session of our Curse of Strahd campaign. We awoke in the morning, refreshed. We felt rejuvenated and happy for the first time since we met in the abandoned caravan site a few days earlier. And then the memories of the past days’ events came back to us.

‘D&D Curse of Strahd’ Player’s Report: Session 5

May 10, 2017May 20, 2018Simon Yule

We were in a dark crypt below the church. The stairs leading back had been covered in a magical grease, the fighter was feeling the effects of bad cheese poisoning, there was a wild magic storm going on. What’s more, our enemy seemed to hardly have suffered any damage at all. We were on the ropes …

10 Reasons ‘Tales From the Yawning Portal’ Is the Best Resource for New DMs

April 10, 2017December 13, 2017Rory Bristol2

‘Tales of the Yawning Portal’ is a collection of 7 adventures, and a complete campaign for a 4-person party. There are 10 reasons it’s the best resource for new DMs. Find out more inside.

When Your Kids Crack the Code (of Reading)

April 5, 2017December 13, 2017Amy Weir

The single most thrill-inducing milestone I’ve watched my children hit in the past ten years was not their first teeth or their first steps. It wasn’t even the first day of school or the day we bid goodbye to diapers, although that was awesome. No, the moments that made me most giddy were when they learned to read.

Tag: Dungeons & Dragons

‘Dungeons and Dragons’ Invades Your Favorite Board Games

Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

‘D&D Beyond’s’ Encounter Builder Is Surprisingly Powerful

D&D Turned Upside Down with ‘Stranger Things’ Adventure

D&D Beyond Adds Convenience with New Encounter Builder

The ‘Dungeons & Dragons: A Young Adventurer’s Guide’ Series Begins

‘Ghosts of Saltmarsh’ Delivers Epic ‘D&D’ Action Amid Rolling Tides and Aquatic Gems

D&D Curse of Strahd: Session 73

‘D&D Curse of Strahd’ Players Report: Session 27

‘D&D Curse of Strahd’ Player’s Report: Session 26

‘D&D Curse of Strahd’ Player’s Report: Session 25

‘D&D Curse of Strahd’ Player’s Report: Session 24

D&D Tales From the Yawning Portal: Exploring the Hidden Shrine of Tamoachan

‘D&D Curse of Strahd’ Player’s Report: Session 23

‘Betrayal at Baldur’s Gate’ Secrets Revealed!

‘D&D Curse of Strahd’ Player’s Report: Session 22

‘D&D Curse of Strahd’ Player’s Report: Session 21

‘D&D Curse of Strahd’ Player’s Report: Session 20

‘D&D Curse Of Strahd’ Player’s Report: Session 19

‘D&D Curse of Strahd’ Player’s Report: Session 17

‘D&D Curse of Strahd’ Player’s Report: Session 16

‘D&D Curse of Strahd’ Player’s Report: Session 13

‘D&D Curse of Strahd’ Player’s Report: Session 12

‘D&D Curse of Strahd’ Player’s Report: Session 10

‘Dungeons & Dragons: Stream of Annihilation’ Recap Part 1

‘D&D Curse of Strahd’ Player’s Report Session 8

‘D&D Curse of Strahd’ Player’s Report: Session 6

‘D&D Curse of Strahd’ Player’s Report: Session 5

10 Reasons ‘Tales From the Yawning Portal’ Is the Best Resource for New DMs

When Your Kids Crack the Code (of Reading)

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