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Most popular D&D Classes and Races
Have you ever wondered what the most popular D&D Classes and Races are? Well here is a tool that you can use to find out! You use the filters to drill deeper into a specific class or to only look at those found in the Player’s Handbook. About the Data I’ve tried to find a good dataset of D&D characters online but haven’t really found much. There is an old dataset on GitHub which includes about 8.000 entries. This is a nice start but I wanted more! I used python to get data from dndbeyond.com. About 1.2 million characters are…
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Dungeons and Dragons Classes – An Overview
The class you choose is an important part of your character. Probably the most important, in terms of rules. It determines what your character can contribute to the adventure party in both problem solving and combat. In this article, you’ll learn how Dungeons and Dragons classes differ and which one would be best for your character! Since I expect this post to be read mainly by newer players, I will cover classes that aren’t available for free last. Here you can find the Basic Rules as a free PDF, which contain four classes. The website D&D Beyond has a more…
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Solo-RPGs: Pen-&-Paper without a group
One of the biggest obstacles in pen-and-paper is finding a roleplaying group and setting a date with that group for when you’ll next play together. Many campaigns end early because of these scheduling issues. If you really want to play pen-and-paper, even though you don’t have a group for it, or everyone has cancelled again, then Solo-RPGs or solo role-playing games are an exciting alternative. How to play solo RPGs In a solo RPG, you are both the player and the game master. This means you make the decisions for your character, but at the same time you control the…
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Who is Vecna in Dungeons and Dragons?
Especially since Stranger Things came out, most people know the name Vecna as some sort of evil being. This character also plays an important role in the first season of Critical Role. But who actually is Vecna in Dungeons and Dragons? „Evil is not an absence of good. […] It is not a choice. […] Evil is one of two forces in the cosmos, an agency locked in eternal struggle against its antithesis. […] Only good and evil exist. And not even a hair’s width of space separates them.“ Vecna Vecna in Dungeons and Dragons books The first time Vecna…
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How to play Dungeons and Dragons online
Playing Dungeons and Dragons online can be an excellent alternative if your roleplaying group can’t get together physically. In this article, we’ll show you what you need to prepare to have a great online gaming experience. Tools for playing Dungeons and Dragons online There are a number of tools that can help with playing Dungeons and Dragons online: First, you need a video conferencing tool like Discord, Skype or Zoom, which can replicate the feel of an offline DnD session. Although I’ve also heard of gaming groups playing Dungeons and Dragons via chat, this doesn’t seem as social as playing…
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What is a session zero?
Session Zero, or Session 0, is the zeroth session of a pen-and-paper campaign. It is used to clarify the expectations of the players and the game master, to set the tone of the campaign, and to talk about characters, ideas, and visions. Such a session before the start of the campaign is almost always useful. This prevents misunderstandings and allows you to clarify which things are okay in this group and which are not in advance. In a Session Zero, you should discuss: The premise and tone of the campaign The game master should always introduce the campaign he or…
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„So I just made it“ Music for Pen & Paper with MAB Music TTRPG
Music is an important part of Pen & Paper. MAB Music TTRPG has made it their mission to make music for your tabletop roleplaying games. In this article you will find an interview with this great artist and learn how to better incorporate music into your sessions! How did you come to make music for TTRPGS? It’s a funny story. I was Dming, as I always do, and I couldn’t find the actual music for what I wanted to do. I really needed a specific type of ambience. So, I just made it. My friend loved it, and they were like “Why…
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Maps and map makers for online pen and paper
When playing tabletop roleplaying games like Dungeons and Dragons online on websites like Roll20 or Foundry VTT, players look at a map where they can move their character tokens 90 percent of the time. Here we want to give you some tips and tools to make perfect maps for pen & paper sessions. Also, you will learn about some exciting sources for map generators that can help you as a game master. Maps for your pen and paper world You have no idea where to start? Find it helpful to have a map to find ideas and get an overview?…
