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Arts
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

It started with friends at home. Now Dungeons & Dragons is in its stadium era.

Dungeons & Dragons has evolved from a niche game into a mainstream spectator event, attracting millions online and selling out venues like Madison Square Garden.
#critical-role
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago
Music

I followed Critical Role to their Australia megashows. Screaming fans and a 5-hour merch line prove nerdworld is now big business.

fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago
Music

I followed Critical Role to their Australia megashows. Screaming fans and a 5-hour merch line prove nerdworld is now big business.

Games
fromPolygon
3 weeks ago

Get a taste of D&D with the Stranger Things Welcome to the Hellfire Club board game

Stranger Things Welcome to the Hellfire Club board game offers a beginner-friendly adventure based on Eddie Munson's final Dungeons & Dragons campaign.
fromPolygon
3 weeks ago

D&D's new starter set looks back at Gary Gygax and his most popular module

The Keep on the Borderlands, first published in 1979, remains a timeless introduction to Dungeons & Dragons, appealing to new players across generations.
Games
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

D&D Breaks Through to the MainsteamAnd Makes a Science Splash

"I walked away with the cortisol levels of someone who'd just been hunted for sport and feeling lucky that I'd only spent, like, twice what I'd expected to."
Django
fromPolygon
1 month ago

Playing a D&D 3.5e game reminded me why I fell in love with 5e

In D&D 3.5e, character building was notably complex, requiring numerous prerequisites, such as specific skills, feats, and alignment, making character customization extensive yet cumbersome.
Video games
#horrified
Video games
fromPolygon
1 month ago

Neverwinter Nights 2: Enhanced Edition just makes me want to play Baldur's Gate 3 again

Dungeons & Dragons has become a mainstream phenomenon, significantly influenced by media and games.
#tabletop-rpg
fromPolygon
1 month ago
Board games

DnD is looking to expand its player base by making its latest starter set more like a board game

fromPolygon
1 month ago
Board games

DnD is looking to expand its player base by making its latest starter set more like a board game

fromPolygon
1 month ago

Neverwinter Nights 2: Enhanced Edition is good for D&D 3.5e nostalgia, but does little to fix the base game

I welcomed the announcement of Neverwinter Nights 2: Enhanced Edition like a text from an old partner who broke my heart: I haven't forgotten, but I'm ready to forgive.
Video games
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

11 Best Games Like Baldur's Gate 3 To Get Sucked Into In 2025

Baldur's Gate 3 features superior RPG mechanics and world-building, making it a standout title reminiscent of other similar games.
Django
fromPolygon
1 month ago

Train a dragon or play a unicorn with the new D&D Pets & Sidekicks book

Pets & Sidekicks offers D&D rules for animal companions that grow with characters, enhancing gameplay with relationship complexities.
fromPolygon
1 month ago

After 8 years of playing D&D nonstop, I've finally tried its biggest alternative

Dungeon Crawl Classics successfully blends retro aesthetics with streamlined rules, appealing to both nostalgia and modern gameplay.
fromPolygon
1 month ago

D&D's new rules put the blade back in Hexblade

The backlash to the proposed new version of the Warlock subclass Hexblade released in May proved so negative that the designers of D&D have taken another crack at it.
Women in technology
fromCreative Bloq
1 month ago

I never expected Dungeons & Dragons to look like this - how Dragon Delves Is redefining fantasy art for a new generation

Dungeons & Dragons is evolving with whimsical art and new creative styles, focusing on diverse interpretations of dragons and their adventures.
#tabletop-gaming
philosophy
fromA Philosopher's Blog
2 months ago

Inheritance and D&D: Another Fairness Argument

Introducing economic classes in D&D character creation created imbalances among players, ultimately leading to a return to the traditional gold allocation system.
Scala
fromMedium
2 months ago

From Vibe Coding to MUD-Part 1

Vibe coding aids in mundane tasks, allowing seasoned developers to focus on core problems, although it poses challenges for junior developers.
#wizards-of-the-coast
Board games
fromArs Technica
3 months ago

Everything but the Beholders: D&D updates core rules, sticks with CC license

Wizards of the Coast has opened Dungeons & Dragons rules under Creative Commons, supporting free use for commercial endeavors.
fromPolygon
2 months ago

D&D's next big game won't play anything like BG3 - and with the director of Jedi: Survivor, that's the point

Stig Asmussen's new studio Giant Skull is developing a AAA Dungeons & Dragons adventure game.
#dimension-20
fromGameSpot
2 months ago
DC food

Dimension 20 Abandons D&D's Magical Spellcasters To Go Full Steampunk In Cloudward, Ho

D&D's new campaign Cloudward, Ho embraces a steampunk theme, challenging traditional gameplay with non-magic characters and new narratives.
fromVulture
2 months ago
NYC startup

It Feels Like 2009 on Dropout

Dimension 20's live episode at Madison Square Garden showcased the celebratory intersection of gaming, performance, and personal identity in front of a massive audience.
NYC startup
fromVulture
2 months ago

It Feels Like 2009 on Dropout

Dimension 20's live episode at Madison Square Garden showcased the celebratory intersection of gaming, performance, and personal identity in front of a massive audience.
Board games
fromPolygon
2 months ago

New D&D video game looks a lot like like a cratered Wizards project

Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked aims to realize the immersive gameplay concepts initially promised by the canceled Project Sigil.
fromGadgets 360
2 months ago

A New Dungeons & Dragons Game Is in the Works at Stig Asmussen's Studio

Our talented and experienced team at Giant Skull is built on creativity and curiosity. Our goal is to craft a rich new DUNGEONS & DRAGONS universe filled with immersive storytelling, heroic combat and exhilarating traversal that players will fully embrace.
Video games
#giant-skull
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

Wizards Of The Coast, Giant Skull Announce New Single-Player D&D Game

Wizards of the Coast announced a new Dungeons & Dragons game developed by Giant Skull, a studio founded by renowned game developer Stig Asmussen.
Psychology
fromPolygon
2 months ago

Unleash pychic powers or transform into a living weapon with D&D's psion playtest

Wizards of the Coast is revitalizing the psion class, emphasizing psychic powers and internal energy in the new rules for Dungeons & Dragons.
fromPolygon
2 months ago

The end of the world is nigh in the 5e Aetherpunk setting Skyfall

Skyfall is about taking arms against a sea of troubles and overcoming personal tragedy.
Board games
#baldurs-gate-3
Board games
fromPolygon
3 months ago

D&D Beyond is getting Crooked Moon, the biggest ever 5e Kickstarter hit

Dungeons & Dragons is enhancing D&D Beyond with third-party content integration for streamlined gameplay.
fromGameSpot
3 months ago

Payday 3 Just Underwent A Major Change

Starbreeze Studios has reached an agreement with Plaion to acquire the publishing rights for Payday 3, boosting its development and strategic plans.
Video games
fromGameSpot
3 months ago

Dragonlance Chronicles Trilogy Omnibus Is Only $25 At Amazon Right Now

Dungeons & Dragons fans can save big on the new Dragonlance Chronicles trilogy omnibus, currently priced at $25.64 on Amazon, a significant discount from retail.
DC food
fromwww.gamespot.com
4 months ago

This Officially Licensed D&D Dice Set Was Designed By The Creator Of The Progress Pride Flag

Sirius Dice releases a new Progress Pride-themed D&D dice set to celebrate inclusivity, with proceeds supporting LGBTQ+ youth.
fromwww.ocregister.com
4 months ago

First look inside Dungeons & Dragons at Universal's Fan Fest Nights

Dungeons & Dragons: Secrets of Waterdeep will have participants recover a stolen relic while facing off against Xanathar the Beholder in a unique immersive experience.
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