D&D: Five Pirate-Themed Magic Items to Swash That Buckle
Advertisement Put a little swash in that buckle! Here are five magic items that will make anyone a dashing rogue.…
Surviving Strangehollow – New 5e Setting
Today I’m excited to tell you about a new third-party setting for 5e, which will be crowdfunded by an upcoming…
You'll be able to play Critical Role's D&D rival Daggerheart soon, as the fantasy RPG gets a public playtest
You’ll soon be able to get your first taste of Daggerheart, the fantasy tabletop RPG from Critical Role studio Darrington…
Darrington Press Announces Daggerheart Open Beta
Posted in: Darrington Press, Games, Role Playing Games, Tabletop | Tagged: Daggerheart, Nexus, TTRPGDarrington Press has announced that they will…
‘Critical Role’ Announces Dates for ‘Daggerheart’s Open Beta Playtest
Advertisement Critical Role announced the Open Beta Playtest dates for their upcoming fantasy RPG Daggerheart. Get ready to delve with…
How to Write a D&D Campaign
Writing your own campaign can be a rewarding experience for Dungeon Masters and players. Not only does it allow for…
‘Critical Role’ Crown Keepers Minis Are Game Ready Right Out of the Box
Advertisement Jump into your next RPG adventure with pre-painted Crown Keepers minis from WizKids and Critical Role. A little while…
Brennan Lee Mulligan: Everything You Wanted to Know About Dimension 20’s Hilarious DM
Advertisement From co-founding a LARP camp to classic CollegeHumor sketches to earning notoriety as a top-notch DM, Brennan Lee Mulligan…
Critical Role celebrates Candela Obscura’s first anniversary with a third chapter and three new cast members.
Critical Role’s second-biggest tabletop program, Candela Obscura, returns for a third season of spooky adventure and magical mystery set in…
Candela Obscura: Circle Of The Crimson Mirror Announced
Posted in: Critical Role, Darrington Press, Games | Tagged: Candela ObscuraCritical Role announced that Candela Obscura: Circle Of The Crimson…
Worlds Beyond Number is the slow-burn D&D actual play I didn't know I needed
How fast should a party of Dungeons & Dragons characters level up? It’s a question succinctly summarised by the Dungeon…
Five Spells That Broke D&D
Advertisement When it comes to D&D, there are broken spells, and there are spells that broke the game. And these…
The Fantasy League: A Guide to Running Sports in D&D
There's nothing quite like the energy of a big sporting event. Raging barbarians crashing on the line of scrimmage, sharp-eyed…
D&D: Five Magical Subclasses That Won’t Make You Memorize Spell Lists
Advertisement Magic in D&D can be one of the more complicated options for a character. Unless you’re playing one of…
'How do we not worry about breaking the fine china?': Dimension 20 DM Brennan Lee Mulligan on Fantasy High’s threequel and roleplaying with abandon
Fantasy High Junior Year is here. For fans of the Intrepid Heroes, and the Bad Kids themselves, it’s a return…
Ryan Gosling Goes Ham On Oscar Voters For Gerwig, Robbie Snubs
Posted in: Awards/Nominations, Movies | Tagged: america ferrera, barbie, greta gerwig, margot robbie, oscars, ryan goslingRyan Gosling released a statement…
Midst Announces Final Third Season For The Sci-Fi Audio Drama
Posted in: Critical Role, Pop Culture | Tagged: critical role, Metapigeon, MidstMetapigeon has revealed the launch date for Season 3…
Darrington Press To Release Second Edition Of For The Queen
Posted in: Darrington Press, Games, Tabletop | Tagged: critical role, For The QueenDarrington Press confirmed this week they will be…
Critical Role publisher printing new edition of storytelling game For the Queen
The publishing studio that handles Critical Role tabletop games, Darrington Press, is releasing a new version of the storytelling card…
D&D: Five Consumable Items You Won’t Want to Save Til the Very End
Advertisement D&D is full of magic items you’re meant to use once and then it’s gone. But who actually does…
Good Riddance! Turn Good Dogs into Bad Guys.
The classic alignment grid consisting of three rows (Good, Neutral, and Evil) and three columns (Lawful, Neutral, and Chaotic) is…
Who Is Matt Mercer Exactly?
Advertisement Even if you don’t think you’re familiar with the work of Matthew Mercer… you’re familiar with the work of…
‘Critical Role’: Everything You Wanted to Know But Were Too Afraid to Ask
Advertisement This private game among friends turned into one of the largest and most recognizable pieces of D&D based media…
Nominees Announced For Fourth Annual Gayming Awards
Posted in: Awards Show, Events, Games, Indie Games, Video Games | Tagged: Gayming AwardsOrganizers behind the Gayming Awards officially released…
Deborah Ann Woll Talks Heroes Feast: Saving the Children's Menu
Dive into a delicious adventure with Heroes’ Feast: Saving the Children’s Menu, a culinary quest cooked up by D&D celebrity…
Dungeon Dudes and Ghostfire Gaming Arrive In D&D Beyond
Posted in: Games, Tabletop, Wizards of the Coast | Tagged: dd-beyond, Dungeon Dudes, Ghostfire GamingGrim Hollow: Lairs of Etharis and Dungeons of…
D&D: Five of the Best Ships Money Can Buy
Advertisement So you’ve just defeated the dragon and need to spend all that money? Do what rich people do and…
Dungeons & Dragons says “no generative AI was used” to create artwork teasing 2024 core rulebooks
Dungeons & Dragons publisher Wizards of the Coast has responded to recent claims that a piece of artwork teasing the…
Candela Obscura Core Rulebook PDF
Critical Role has dropped Candela Obscura a Victorian-themed horror tabletop role-playing game. If you want to get a taste of…
Dimension 20’s ‘Fantasy High Junior Year’ Means The Bad Kids Are Back
Advertisement The game that started it all for Dimension 20, Fantasy High will soon be back with another season of…
D&D 5e Guide: How to Play a Wizard
Advertisement 5E Wizards are one of D&D’s most iconic classes. Magic and versatility can be a blast to play, but…
D&D: ‘The Seeker’s Guide to Enchanting Emporiums’ – Magic Item Shops & More For 5E
Advertisement The Seeker’s Guide to Enchanting Emporiums promises to bring more than 15 magic item shops, quests, and more to…
Preparing a Winter Festival for the Holidays in D&D
Festivals and holiday celebrations on or near the winter solstice have been part of human civilizations for millennia. Many of…
RPG Spotlight: ‘Monsterheart’s Lets Us Embarrassingly Relive Our ‘Twilight’ Phase Together
Advertisement Take off your serious tabletop gaming hat and get ready for a ridiculous HBO monster high adventure with this…
“Actual play is a rare type of media where you feel empowered to create”: Critical Role's Matthew Mercer on becoming a more relaxed DM and D&D going mainstream
Matthew Mercer has been the official Dungeon Master for Critical Role since the Dungeons & Dragons actual play series began…
Critical Role's Matthew Mercer isn't worried about the RPG actual play bubble bursting
The creator of Critical Role, Matthew Mercer, is not worried about the RPG actual play bubble potentially bursting. Mercer is…
Critical Role's Matthew Mercer would love to make a video game – if “those stars align
Dungeon Master for Critical Role, Matthew Mercer, has expressed an interest in potentially making a video game. Mercer is the…
Community Spotlight: DesiQuest, A Show Celebrating and Sharing Desi Joy
DesiQuest is an actual play featuring a powerhouse cast made up of Desi people. Led by Dungeon Master extraordinaire Jasmine…
D&D: Five Monsters for Your Adventures on the High Seas
Advertisement Getting on a boat in D&D is all but asking to get attacked by sea monsters. Which ones? These…
DesiQuest: Anjali Bhimani on D&D Live-Play Series Inspiration & More
Posted in: Dungeons & Dragons, Games, streaming, Tabletop, TV, Wizards of the Coast | Tagged: Anjali Bhimani, critical role, DesiQuest,…
Ms. Marvel: Anjali Bhimani on Importance of Representation, Season 2
Posted in: Disney+, Marvel, streaming, TV | Tagged: Anjali Bhimani, DesiQuest, exclusive, Iman Vellani, interview, ms marvelAnjali Bhimani (DesiQuest) on…
Stranger Things: Flight of Icarus Author on Duffers, Eddie & More
Posted in: Books, Netflix, Pop Culture, Stranger Things, TV | Tagged: Caitlin Schneiderhan, Eddie Munson, interview, Joseph Quinn, netflix, Penguin…
Critical Role: Bells Hells–What Doesn't Break Novel On The Way
Posted in: Books, Critical Role, Pop Culture | Tagged: novel, Penguin Random House, Random House WorldsCritical Role: Bells Hells–What Doesn't…
Critical Role prequel novel delves into the backstory of Bells Hells’ favourite undead warlock
A new Critical Role prequel novel titled Bells Hells - What Doesn’t Break will publish in June 2024 and give…
D&D: Five Spells For Making a Hasty Getaway
Advertisement In D&D, making a hasty getaway can be the difference between a TPK and a much-needed long rest. These…
Candela Obscura Will Be Playable On Demiplane's Nexus
Posted in: Critical Role, Darrington Press, Games, Role Playing Games, Tabletop | Tagged: Candela Obscura, Demiplane, NexusCandela Obscura is coming…
Ms. Marvel MIA? SNL/Taylor Swift, NXT/CW & More: BCTV Daily Dispatch
Posted in: Preview, streaming, TV | Tagged: bctv daily dispatch, invincible, ms marvel, NXT, please don't destroy, Reacher, rick and…
Critical Role’s ‘Candela Obscura: Circle Of Tide & Bone’ New Trailer – Premieres November 30th,
Advertisement Critical Role’s ongoing horror anthology series, Candela Obscura, premieres its third installment, Circle of Tide & Bone this month.…
Critical Role Announces Candela Obscura: Tide & Bone
Posted in: Critical Role, Games, Tabletop, TV, YouTube | Tagged: Candela ObscuraCritical Role has revealed the next chapter to the…
The audience at the table is Candela Obscura's biggest strength
It’s a captivating scene in Candela Obscura: Needle & Thread, the second chapter of Critical Role’s horror anthology series. Marion…
Deck of Wonder: The Deck of Many Things for Low-Level Parties
Giving your players a mysterious “big red button” is one of the greatest joys a Dungeon Master can experience. A cursed…
Dungeons & Dragons’ free TV shows launches later this month with cooking, character deaths and Patton Oswald
Dungeons & Dragons has announced a launch date for its FAST (Free Ad-Supported TV) channel, bringing three weekly series to…
Stormlight Archive RPG's lead design team includes D&D, Star Wars RPG and Descent board game credits
The folks translating Brandon Sanderson’s ultra-popular fantasy book series to the tabletop contains several industry veterans with some big names…
‘Critical Role’: It’s Your Last Chance to Vote For Next Campaign Details (and for Charity!)
Advertisement Critical Role’s upcoming Red Nose Day charity campaign promises an all-star cast, guided by your decisions—if you vote now.…
Critical Role's live show nailed the rare pleasure of playing D&D at Level 20
When Critical Role announced an in-person London live show, reuniting The Mighty Nein from Campaign 2, it was clear this…
D&D delays Deck of Many Things release due to extensive manufacturing defects
Dungeons & Dragons maker Wizards of the Coast will not ship The Deck of Many Things on its original date…
Buster Bluth and Veep’s Richard Splett will play D&D with Critical Role for charity
Actors and comedians Tony Hale and Sam Richardson will join some of the Critical Role cast as they play Dungeons…
RPG anthology Do Not Adjust Your Set explores modern urban legends with spooky tabletop one-shots
Never mind the shapes in the static and ignore the whispers you can’t quite hear amongst the speaker’s whine. Do…
Building Off the Misfortunes of the Deck of Many Things
Releasing November 14, The Book of Many Things will bring new and exciting ways to use the infamous Deck of Many…
This ‘Critical Role’ Keyleth Cosplayer is Becoming the Voice of the Tempest
Advertisement This Keyleth cosplay from Critical Role captures all of the magic and goodness of the Moon Druid who inspired…
Dungeons & Dragons Unveils More About The Deck Of Many Things
Posted in: Dungeons & Dragons, Games, Tabletop, Wizards of the Coast | Tagged: d&d, The Deck of Many ThingsWizards of…
Iconic D&D treasure, the Deck of Many Things, returns for the price $99
The Deck of Many Things, an iconic treasure in Dungeons & Dragons, is returning with even more cards and, possibly,…
The Hidden Isle uses tarot card readings to create a swashbuckling guardian in the gorgeous RPG
The Hidden Isles is an upcoming tabletop RPG where players use a deck of tarot cards instead of dice to…
Critical Role studio’s horror tabletop RPG, Candela Obscura, will come out next month
Candela Obscura, the horror tabletop roleplaying game created by members of the Critical Role team, is set to be released…
RPG: ‘Candela Obscura’, the RPG Behind ‘Critical Role’s Eldritch Spin-Off Series, Gets a Release Date
Advertisement Critical Role’s publishing imprint, Darrington Press, announced the release date for their game of occult investigations, Candela Obscura. Have…
Critical Role To Release Candela Obscura Core Rulebook
Posted in: Critical Role, Darrington Press, Games, Tabletop | Tagged: Candela Obscura, TTRPGCritical Role has created a Core Rulebook for…
Matt Mercer Voices Vincent Valentine In Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Advertisement The Cait Sith is out of the bag, as Final Fantasy VII Rebirth announces that Matt Mercer will be…
New 'D&D' Phunny Plush Toys Incoming
WizKids will release new Dungeons & Dragons Phunny Plush toys into retail in April 2024. The next round of D&D…
The 5 Hierarch Modrons of Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
The marching modrons of Mechanus are iconic Dungeons & Dragons creatures who are delightfully alien yet familiar. If you’ve ever…
Disney Lorcana, Cyberpunk and Critical Role’s Matthew Mercer head to PAX Unplugged in December
This year’s PAX Unplugged convention in Philadelphia will play host to the makers of Disney Lorcana, Cyberpunk and Warhammer 40,000,…
Dungeons & Dragons might be about to vanish from your local bookstore – here's why
It might be more difficult to find Dungeons & Dragons books at your local brick & mortar bookstore in the…
UA 2023 – Player’s Handbook 7 Playtest Breakdown, Part Two
I’m going to need SO many more hours in a day to keep up with the rate of UA releases,…
How to Build Glitch Characters for Planescape
In Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse, something’s amiss with reality, and you’re at the center of the mystery. For the…
How to Customize Creatures Exposed to the Outer Planes
What happens when a unicorn wanders to Gehenna? Or a wyvern spends a summer in Mount Celestia? In Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse,…
‘D&D: Lore & Legends’ is a Decade-Long Visual Feast of 5th Edition Art
Advertisement A new art book celebrates the last decade of D&D: Lore & Legends is a 5th Edition retrospective and…
Thanks to Deep Magic 1 and 2 Playtesters!
The Kobold Press twin spell extravaganzas, Deep Magic 1 and the new Deep Magic 2, are now in the wild.…
Dimension 20 is returning to Fantasy High for a third season in Junior Year
Dimension 20 marks its five year anniversary this month - and in celebration, the hugely popular actual play series is…
D&D: Five Spells to Show the True Darkness in Your Soul
Advertisement Spooky season is here. It’s time to brood in the shadows and dream of edginess. These five spells will…
Critical Role UK live show will broadcast to cinemas across US and Canada
The first international Critical Role live show will be broadcast in cinemas across the US and Canada. Critical Role is…
D&D: Five Magic Belts That Do More Than Hold Your Pants Up
Advertisement When it comes to magic items, belts are oft overlooked. But here are five that will make your character…
Dimension 20 evokes Watership Down in new D&D actual play season featuring a family of stoats
Nothing tugs at the heartstrings quicker than animals in mortal peril, something the super popular tabletop actual play series Dimension…
“I spend most of my days wandering around talking to myself”: Baldur’s Gate 3, Witcher 3 and Horizon: Forbidden West actors on how to be a better roleplayer
Being good at acting doesn’t mean you’re good at roleplaying. “I’m a terrible roleplayer,” admits Doug Cockle, the actor most…
Star Trek: Todd Stashwick Sets Charity D&D Game with Picard, LD Cast
Posted in: Games, Paramount+, Star Trek, streaming, TV | Tagged: lower decks, paramount, Picard, preview, star trekStar Trek: Picard star…
‘Honey Heist’: This Unbearably Sweet Indie RPG Lets You Play a Bear in Disguise
Advertisement Honey Heist lets you take a team of not-very-highly-trained bears and pull off the heist of the year at…
WizKids Reveals 'Critical Role: Shademother Boxed Miniature'
WizKids revealed Critical Role: Shademother Boxed Miniature, a new premium figure, which will hit retail in April 2024. The hovering…
Barbarian Multiclass: Our Favorite D&D Classes for Your Rage-Fueled Tank
On any D&D battlefield, the barbarian is a force to be reckoned with. The combination of brutal attacks, a deep…
More CRPGs to Check Out For Fans of ‘Baldur’s Gate 3’
Advertisement Looking for more CRPG action like Baldur’s Gate? Here are a few options you can really sink your teeth…
The Oculorb: What Happens When Beholders Cry
Few things in life are more satisfying than seeing an egotistical, toxic narcissist melt into a pile of regret. And…
Encephalon Clusters and Gemmules: The Rotten Eggs of the Illithid
True story: A few weeks ago, I accidentally left a carton of eggs in the trunk of my car during…
D&D: ‘Unearthed Arcana’ Playtest 7 Revisits Sorcerer, Barbarian, Warlock, Wizard, and Fighter
Advertisement Unearthed Arcana – Playtest 7 brings some new feedback and big changes to Sorcerers, Warlocks, Wizards, Fighters, and Barbarians.…
PAX Unplugged Reveals Matther Mercer To Be Keynote Speaker
Posted in: Conventions, Events, Games, PAX Unplugged, Tabletop | Tagged: Matthew Mercer, penny arcade, ReedPOPAt the end of PAX West…
Dimension 20 announces a spate of D&D actual play live shows in the UK and Ireland
Dimension 20 will perform four live shows, three in the UK and one in Ireland, in the Spring of 2024…
D&D’s Five Most Expensive Items Will Let Everyone Know You’re Rich
Advertisement What are the most expensive items in D&D? There are fewer Spelljammers on this list than you might think.…
Mighty Nein's Caleb Widogast Joins Sideshow's Critical Role Line
Posted in: Collectibles, Sideshow Collectibles | Tagged: critical role, Sideshow CollectiblesSideshow Collectibles continues to build the world of Critical Role…
Free Movies to Watch on Tubi This Weekend
Advertisement The weekend is here. Pop some microwave popcorn, and check out some of the free movies on Tubi. There’s…
Critical Role maker’s new board game Queen by Midnight throws deckbuilding and battle royale into a blender
Critical Role’s parent company, Darrington Press, wants to be more than just the steward of Dungeons & Dragon’s most successful…
Darrington Press Releases New Tabletop Title Queen By Midnight
Posted in: Board Games, Darrington Press, Games, Tabletop | Tagged: critical role, Queen By MidnightDarrington Press has a new tabletop…
WotC Adds ‘Partnered Content’ Section to D&D Beyond, Starts With ‘Critical Role’s Tal’Dorei Reborn
Advertisement WotC takes a new step in the direction of bringing 3rd party content to D&D Beyond. Of course, you…
How To Use D&D Beyond
Advertisement There are many ways to play D&D digitally, and D&D Beyond is a comprehensive toolkit that will help you…
'Critical Role: The Darrington Brigade Boxed Set' Announced
WizKids has announced a new boxed set of pre-painted minis inspired by Critical Role. The Critical Role: The Darrington Brigade…