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Dungeons and Dragons

Dungeons and Dragons or D&D/DnD is a tabletop RPG originally created in the 70s. Since then, its popularity has exploded worldwide and it has become one of the biggest and most famous tabletop games ever made.

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Dungeons & Dragons
Original Release Date
1974
Designer
E. Gary Gygax, Dave Arneson

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Dungeons and Dragons Forgotten Realms Books Have Astarion DLC
New D&D Forgotten Realms Books Come with Baldur’s Gate 3’s Astarion-Themed DLC

Dungeons and Dragons is releasing a pair of new books based on the Forgotten Realms, including some special Astarion-themed content as DLC.

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September 16 Gives You Everything You Need to Get Your Friends into Dungeons and Dragons

Dungeons and Dragons can still bear quite harrowing points of entry for new players, but that may no longer be the case come September.

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Dungeons and Dragons Reveals 5 New Books

Dungeons and Dragons reveals five new officially licensed books that fans of the world's most famous TTRPG won't want to miss out on.

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For Better or Worse, Dungeons and Dragons Could Go the Way of Magic: The Gathering

Magic: The Gathering's recent formula for success has left its mark on the game, and it may leave a mark on Dungeons and Dragons too.

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Dungeons and Dragons is Flourishing After Baldur's Gate 3, and It Can Return the Favor

Many players went to Dungeons and Dragons after playing Baldur's Gate 3 but, even years later, DnD still doesn't have an obvious campaign.

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After Baldur's Gate's Successes, Magic: The Gathering Has Another D&D Region Begging for a Set

The Magic: The Gathering x Baldur's Gate 3 cards were amazing, but there is another Dungeons and Dragons setting that deserves the same treatment.

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Critical Role announces Campaign 4 with a major plot twist: long-time dungeon master Matthew Mercer won't be the GM this time around.

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Dungeons and Dragons Making Big Change to D&D Beyond

Dungeons and Dragons reveals big plans for D&D Beyond in the near future that could transform how some tables play the TTRPG for the better.

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Dungeons And Dragons' Latest Content is Risky, Even If It Chose The Perfect Topic

Dungeons and Dragons' Forgotten Realms Ultimate Bundle makes a risky choice, but it's one that may pay off due to the choice of topic.

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Dungeons & Dragons lore is ripe with incredible characters that could be incorporated into a fourth Baldur's Gate game.

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Looking to begin your tabletop career with Dungeons and Dragons? Check out these classes, ranked for beginner friendliness.

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DnD’s Eberron: Forge of the Artificer Will Bring a Whirlwind of Change

Eberron: Forge of the Artificer will mark the return of a popular DnD setting, and bring some major changes that set the stage for new campaigns.

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Dungeons and Dragons Reveals What's in Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

Dungeons and Dragons pulls back the curtain on Eberron: Forge of the Artificer, the next sourcebook Wizards of the Coast is releasing this year.

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These Dungeons and Dragons spells would make everyday life just that little bit more magical.

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Whether a Dungeon Master is a newbie or a veteran, these unwritten rules can help elevate a campaign from ordinary to extraordinary.

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Though some truly great tabletop games can be played online, these particular ones are best played in-person.

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Baldur's Gate 3 made some core changes to Dungeons and Dragons, bringing many improvements and a place for a certain class to flourish.

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