The best characters in fiction form meaningful relationships with each other, allowing these relationships to help them grow. That’s what separates a true character from a stock archetype. Now, how do you do that in D&D?
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The best way to start a D&D campaign is to get everyone on the same page with a session 0. If you're looking to get some ideas for topics to cover during your session 0, check out our checklist!
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New Player's Guide is taking a break. In the meantime, we want to hear from you. What questions should we answer next on New Player's Guide when it returns?
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Learn how to modify spells to tailor your D&D experience to the needs of your group. Want an iceball spell instead of a fireball? What if cure wounds were a wizard spell? Learn the basics of homebrew in this installment of New Player's Guide!
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So, you’re a player or a DM who wants to go beyond the rulebooks and create your own subclasses, races, feats, magic items, monsters, and spells? It will take some creativity, but D&D Beyond is here to help you do it with ease. Here’s how.
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My players wanted to research a monster, so I made this handout using image resources from D&D Beyond. Here’s how you can become the Dungeon Master of your players’ dreams with these tips and tricks for creating fantastic handouts.
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You want to be strong enough to survive anything your Dungeon Master throws at you, so why are your fellow party members mad that you’re so strong? We’re dispelling myths and dropping truth bombs and powergaming in this week’s New Player’s Guide.
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How do you create combat encounters that your players will be talking about for years to come? Here are three tips that will turn you from a Dungeon Novice into a Dungeon Master. The D&D Beyond New Player’s Guide has you covered with tips on how to get your very first D&D campaign up and running.
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You’ve been playing D&D for a few sessions now, which means you’ve had a few combat encounters, but you want more depth. More action and higher stakes. How can you do this? The D&D Beyond New Player’s Guide has you covered with tips on how to get your very first D&D campaign up and running.
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Learn how to play D&D with one DM and just one other player! This style of play is perfect for people stuck at home, with busy friends, or who want to play a solo game with their roommate or romantic partner.
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When making a world for your D&D campaign, you should start small and then build bigger and bigger. Here are some tools to help. The D&D Beyond New Player’s Guide has you covered with tips on how to get your very first D&D campaign up and running.
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Choosing your spells is the most daunting parts of creating a spellcasting character. How do you pick the right spells at 1st level, and moving forward? The D&D Beyond New Player’s Guide has you covered with tips on how to get your very first D&D campaign up and running.
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Behold, our arcane archives! The secret vault of D&D Beyond is treasure trove of information for players and Dungeon Masters both new and old, containing all articles filled with useful tips that will level up your D&D campaign. Doubt this to be true? Read on and see for yourself.
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You’ve now run your first ever game of D&D and had a great time. Your players want more! How do you turn your first adventure into the start of a longer campaign? The D&D Beyond New Player’s Guide has you covered with tips on how to get your very first D&D campaign up and running.
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So you’ve played your first game of D&D and want to play again. Time to think about your character; where do they go from here? The D&D Beyond New Player’s Guide has you covered with tips on how to get your very first D&D campaign up and running.
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So, your gaming group is all assembled. The DM needs to lay some ground rules to help the group stick together, but there are things a player can do to become the best D&D player they can be, too!
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Don’t overthink your first character! The D&D Beyond New Player’s Guide has you covered with tips on how to get your very first game of D&D up and running.
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Do you create your own adventure, or run a pre-published one? The D&D Beyond New Player’s Guide has you covered with tips on how to get your very first game of D&D up and running.