Ollie Delano, Staff Writer
Ollie lives in Chicago, Illinois where he majored in Journalism at Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. He’s been playing Dungeons & Dragons for over 10 years, first learning 4th edition in High School. He’s too terrible at voices to be a Dungeon Master but has been playing in a weekly game group where he rolls way too many natural 1s and chugs way too much Mountain Dew. His favorite D&D campaign setting is Eberron and his favorite character to play was a Tiefling rogue named Draxiss who enjoys both literal and figurative backstabbing. You can find Ollie hanging out at his local game store (shout out to the Chicagoland Games Dice Dojo!) or playing PS5 games online.
Articles by Ollie Delano
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All DnD 5e Books: A Complete List (Updated for March 2026)
We delve into the complete DnD 5e Books list, breaking out all official publications to-date from Wizards of the Coast. Updated for March 2026.
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The 15 Best DnD Christmas One Shots (Updated for 2025)
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Grab an eggnog and slap on your Yuletide Sweater of Ugliness as we unwrap the 10 best DnD Christmas one shots.
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The 15 Best DnD Halloween One Shots (Updated for 2025)
Get ready for some tricks, treats and traps, as we dig up 15 of the best DnD Halloween one shots to scare the crit out of your players.
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Wizards of the Coast Reveals New D&D Starter Set Class Boards
Wizards of the Coast recently showcased the new “Class Boards” from their “Heroes of the Borderlands” DnD starter set. We take a closer look at how they work.
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All DnD Alternate Covers for 2024 & 2025
We look back at the incredible alternate DnD book covers created by the Wizards of the Coast art team over the past few years.
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New Forgotten Realms Books To Include Downloadable Content
Wizards of the Coast will be releasing exclusive DLC on D&D Beyond that ties into the upcoming Forgotten Realms books. We look at everything we know so far.
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The 10 Best DnD Campaigns for Beginners
We break out our picks for the 10 best DnD campaigns for beginners, focusing on adventures that are a perfect entry point for both new players and DMs.
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The 25 Best DnD Campaigns Ever Made
We hack and slash our way through 50 years of adventures and offer up our picks for the 25 best DnD campaigns published across all editions of the game.
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Ruins of Symbaroum: Setting Handbook Lands On D&D Beyond
Free League Publishing’s “Ruins of Symbaroum” has just hit D&D Beyond with a new Setting Handbook. We take a closer look at this dark and deadly world.
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Grim Hollow Player Pack Brings Creepy New Subclasses to D&D Beyond
We head back to the dark and disturbing world of Etharis and take a closer look at the Grim Hollow Player Pack, which was released last year on D&D Beyond.
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R.A Salvatore’s The Legend of Drizzt Books in Order: A Reader’s Guide
R.A Salvatore’s The Legend of Drizzt series remain incredibly popular, with 40 published novels. We break out the best way to read these books in order.
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The 25 Best DnD One Shots (Updated for 2025)
While long-term DnD campaigns are amazing, sometimes players just want a short but satisfying adventure. Here are our picks for the 25 best one shots for 5e.
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A Complete List of All Magic: The Gathering Planes in D&D
We shuffle up and deal out the complete list of all Magic: The Gathering planes that have appeared in official Dungeons & Dragons publications over the years.
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DnD Anthology Books: A Complete List (Updated April 2025)
We break out the complete list of all official DnD adventure anthology books published by Wizards of the Coast for fifth edition (updated for April 2025).
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“Valda’s Spire of Secrets” Quirky Character Options Hit D&D Beyond
Mage Hand Press’ “Valda’s Spire of Secrets: Player Pack” is now available on D&D Beyond. We dig into this off-the-wall collection of character options.
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Dark Sun Returns With “Lost Cities of the Trembling Plains” Sourcebook
Dark Sun is back in a new third-party sourcebook entitled “Lost Cities of the Trembling Plains.” We take a closer look at this blood-soaked return to Athas.
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Free Adventure “Hold Back the Dead” Now Available On D&D Beyond
Get ready to splatter some zombies with “Hold Back the Dead,” a new one-shot adventure available for free on D&D Beyond. We rip into all the gory details.
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The New 2024 DnD Monster Manual (Deep Dive)
The new DnD 2024 Monster Manual is finally here. We do a deep dive and full review into all the new creatures, lore, stat blocks and challenge ratings.
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New DnD Fey Creatures Revealed for 2025 Monster Manual
The Fey are back and wilder than ever in the DnD 2025 Monster Manual, with new creatures and abilities. We venture into the deep woods to get all the details.
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DnD Aberrations & Oozes Get Nasty in 2025 Monster Manual
Aberrations and oozes – two of D&D’s nastiest creature types – have been revamped in the new 2025 Monster Manual. We face down all the terrifying details.
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2025 DnD Monster Manual Breathes New Life into Undead
The undead are getting a new lease on life in the pages of the 2025 Monster Manual, with new lore and gameplay mechanics. We dig up all the details.
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New DnD Dragon Changes Unveiled for 2025 Monster Manual
Wizards of the Coast recently unveiled new details on changes to the mechanics and lore of dragons in the 2025 Monster Manual. We swoop down on the details.
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The 10 Best DnD Books of 2024
2024 was a major milestone for Dungeons & Dragons. We look back at some of the biggest critical hits when it comes to the best DnD books of the past year.
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The Griffon’s Saddlebag: Book Two Now Available On D&D Beyond
Hit Point Press’ “The Griffon’s Saddlebag: Book Two” is now on D&D Beyond, offering more magic items, subclasses, monsters and more. We loot all the details.
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The Five Best D&D Thanksgiving One Shots (Updated for 2024)
Grab your cranberry sauce and character sheets and get ready to gobble up some dice rolls, as we stuff together the five best D&D Thanksgiving one shots.
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The Lord of the Rings Roleplaying Hits D&D Beyond
Hobbit lovers rejoice! Free League Publishing’s “The Lord of the Rings Roleplaying” is now available on D&D Beyond. We dig into all the details.
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Kara-Tur: A Guide to DnD’s Eastern Realms
Kara-Tur remains one of DnD’s most unique (and at times controversial) settings. We take a deep dive into this Asian-inspired corner of the Forgotten Realms.
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The New 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide (Deep Dive)
Wizards of the Coast’s 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide has finally arrived. We break down everything you need to know about the new and improved DMG.
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Free Adventure “Scions of Elemental Evil” Now on D&D Beyond
We head back to one of the greatest dungeons of all time with “Scions of Elemental Evil,” a free one-shot adventure available now on D&D Beyond.
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How Not to Get Eaten by Owlbears (First Look)
We get up close with “How Not to Get Eaten by Owl Bears,” a new tongue-in-cheek travelogue that offers tips and tricks on how to survive the Forgotten Realms
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New “Dungeons & Dragons Museum” Book (First Look)
We venture into the “Dungeons & Dragons Museum,” a new coffee table book that explores the history and impact of the world’s most popular roleplaying game.
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Vecna Dossier Now Available for Free on D&D Beyond
The dreaded “Vecna Dossier” is now available for free to D&D Beyond subscribers. We open its vile pages and uncover all its dark secrets.
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New Drizzt Audiobook “Betwixt Two Worlds” Coming Soon
The Legend of Drizzt continues, with a new audiobook entitled “Betwixt Two Worlds,” which follows the exploits of the drow ranger’s daughter Brie Do’Urden.
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Dungeons & Dragons Pocket Expert (Book Review)
We flip into the Dungeons & Dragons Pocket Expert, a kid and newbie friendly entry point into the lore and legends of D&D and the Forgotten Realms.
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Beadle & Grimm’s Gold Anniversary Edition of Quests from the Infinite Staircase (Deep Dive)
Beadle & Grimm’s Platinum Edition for Vecna: Eve of Ruin is now available to order. We take a closer look at what’s included in this new high-end DnD product.
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New 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide Includes “DM Toolbox”
The new 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide will feature a “DM Toolbox” chapter that offers tips, tricks, traps and tables. We take a closer look at what’s included.
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Beadle & Grimm’s Platinum Edition for Vecna: Eve of Ruin (Deep Dive)
Beadle & Grimm’s Platinum Edition for Vecna: Eve of Ruin is now available to order. We take a closer look at what’s included in this new high-end DnD product.
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Heroes Feast: The Deck of Many Morsels (Deep Dive Review)
We slice, dice and shuffle up “Heroes Feast: The Deck of Many Morsels,” a new box set of 50 recipe cards that offer a heaping dollop of DnD deliciousness.
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The DnD Cartoon is Back in “Uni And the Hunt for the Lost Horn”
The Dungeons & Dragons Saturday morning cartoon from the 1980s is back with a new free adventure on D&D Beyond entitled “Uni And the Hunt for the Lost Horn.”
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Frontiers of Eberron: Quickstone (First Look)
One of DnD’s most unique worlds is back in a Wild West style sourcebook entitled “Eberron Frontiers: Quickstone.” We saddle up and ride down all the details.
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The New 2024 Player’s Handbook (Deep Dive)
Wizards of the Coast new 2024 DnD Player’s Handbook has arrived. We take a closer look and offer a full review of everything that’s included.
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Kobold Press’ “Book of Ebon Tides” Hits D&D Beyond
Kobold Press’ “Book of Ebon Tides” is now available on D&D Beyond. We look at what’s included in this shadowy campaign sourcebook for DnD 5e.
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2024 Player’s Handbook Alternate Cover Delayed
Wizards of the Coast has just announced that the 2024 Player’s Handbook Alternate Cover will be delayed outside North America. We break down all the details.
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New Dragonlance Books To Take Flight in 2026
A new trilogy of Dragonlance books is coming in 2026 that will chronicle the exploits of legendary knight Huma and the wizard Magius. We look into all the details.
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Dark Horse to Launch New Line of DnD Comics
Wizards of the Coast and Dark Horse Comics are teaming up to produce a new line of DnD comics coming out in 2024. We page through all the details.
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New Dragonlance Chronicles 40th Anniversary Edition Announced
Dragonlance is turning 40, and to celebrate a new anniversary edition of the Chronicles trilogy is coming soon. We take a closer look at what’s included.
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Quests from the Infinite Staircase: DnD Anthology (Deep Dive)
We offer our thoughts on “Quests from the Infinite Staircase,” an updated collection of classic DnD adventures.
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The Making of Original Dungeons & Dragons: 1970-1977 (Deep Dive)
We open a page from RPG history and take a closer look at “The Making of Original Dungeons & Dragons: 1970-1977,” a new retrospective historical book.
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Vecna: Eve of Ruin DnD Campaign (Deep Dive)
Prepare to face Dungeons & Dragons ultimate BBEG. Check out our complete review of “Vecna: Eve of Ruin.” (WARNING: Spoilers and severed hands ahead).
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Worlds & Realms: New D&D Book Announced
We take a first look at “Worlds & Realms,” a new illustrated book that explores some of the most iconic settings from Dungeons & Dragons.
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“Where Evil Lives” Now Available on D&D Beyond
MCDM’s monster mashing “Flee, Mortals” supplement is now available on D&D Beyond. We break out what players and DMs can expect in this digital re-release.
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“Flee Mortals” Now Available on D&D Beyond
MCDM’s monster mashing “Flee, Mortals” supplement is now available on D&D Beyond. We break out what players and DMs can expect in this digital re-release.
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Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth (Deep Dive)
We delve into “Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth,” a modern update to the classic Dungeons & Dragons adventure that’s available now on D&D Beyond.
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New D&D Novel: The Fallbacks: Bound for Ruin (Review)
We review “The Fallbacks: Bound for Ruin,” a new D&D novel from author Jaleigh Johnson set in the Forgotten Realms and following an all-new band of adventurers.
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New Official DnD Cocktails Recipe Book Coming Soon
We pour over the new D&D cocktail book, “Puncheons & Flagons,” which offers 75 unique drink recipes inspired by the game.
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Vecna: Nest of the Eldritch Eye Adventure (What We Know So Far)
We set our sights on “Vecna: Nest of the Eldritch Eye,” a new prequel adventure for the “Vecna: Eve of Ruin” campaign that’s coming soon to D&D Beyond.
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Dragons of Eternity: New Dragonlance Book Now Available for Pre-order
We take a sneak peek at the new Dragonlance book, “Dragons of Eternity” written by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman and slated for release in August 2024.
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The 2024 DnD Core Books: What to Expect
Wizards of the Coast recently unveiled more information about the three new DnD Core Books coming out in 2024. We break down everything we know so far.
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New D&D Novel: Spelljammer: Memory’s Wake (First Look)
We set sails for wildspace and take a sneak peek at “Spelljammer: Memory’s Wake,” an upcoming new D&D novel written by fantasy author Django Wexler.
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The Book of Concealment: DnD Journal (First Look)
We role an Investigation check to learn more about “The Book of Concealment,” a combination DnD campaign journal and DM screen coming this summer.
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The Book of Many Things: Deep Dive
We try to play our cards right and shuffle into Wizards of the Coast’s “Book of Many Things,” a new DnD 5e product based on the legendary Deck of Many Things.
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The 15 Best DnD Monster Books for 5e
We hack and slash our way through the 15 best D&D monster books for 5e, featuring titles from Wizards of the Coast and third-party publishers.
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The 20 Best DnD 3rd Party Books for 5e
We adventure beyond Wizards of the Coast’s official line of Dungeons & Dragons books and dig into our picks for the best 3rd party titles for DnD 5e.
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Heroes’ Feast: Saving the Children’s Menu DnD Adventure (First Look)
Grab your sword and napkins, as we dig into D&D celebrity Deborah Ann Woll’s new spicy high-level adventure, “Heroes’ Feast: Saving the Children’s Menu.”
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Chains of Asmodeus: DnD Adventure First Look
We go to Hell and back with “Chains of Asmodeus,” a new DnD book from Wizards of the Coast and Arcanum Worlds, with proceeds benefiting the Extra Life charity.
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Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse (Deep Dive)
Prepare to dive back into the multiverse. We take a closer look at Wizards of the Coast’s “Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse” D&D 5e box set.
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Planescape Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary (First Look)
We take a first look at “Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary,” a new D&D Beyond digital sourcebook that tie-ins to “Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse.”
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Dungeons & Dragons: Lore & Legends (First Look)
We take a closer look at “Dungeons & Dragons: Lore & Legends,” a new book from Wizards of the Coast that celebrates the 10th anniversary of D&D fifth edition.
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Phandelver & Below: The Shattered Obelisk: Deep Dive
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. We take a closer look at the updated 2023 Phandelver Campaign for Dungeons & Dragons fifth edition During the “Wizards Presents” annual event in August of 2022, Wizards of the Coast announced a roadmap for new
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Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer Launches on D&D Beyond
Free digital supplement for D&D 5e offers an in-depth guide to the City of Blood Wizards of the Coast has just revealed a surprising new product that’s available free to D&D Beyond subscribers. The Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer offers an in-depth overview of the legendary city,
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The 10 Best DnD Campaign Settings
From Faerûn and Krynn, to Eberron and Exandria. We break out our picks for the 10 best DnD campaign settings popularized in novels and game materials.
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Tal’dorei Campaign Setting Reborn Hits D&D Beyond
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Critical Role supplement is the first official third-party product to be made available on D&D Beyond Originally published in 2022, the Tal’dorei Campaign Setting Reborn is a DnD 5e sourcebook set in Exandria, the sprawling campaign world
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Giants of the Star Forge Adventure Now Available for Free
Tie-in adventure to Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giant is free to D&D Beyond Subscribers These days finding a solid high-level D&D 5e adventure can be a bit of a challenge, with both Wizards of the Coast and third-party publishers focusing mostly on adventures geared
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Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants Deep Dive
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. In August 2022, Wizards of the Coast held their annual Wizards Presents event. During that time Wizard unveiled a number of upcoming Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition books, with the first book being the heist-themed adventure
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Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants Review
Does Wizards of the Coast deliver a giant-sized dose of adventure with their new supplement “Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants.” Read our review to find out.
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The Dungeons & Dragons Novels: A Reader’s Guide
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. While Dungeons & Dragons is best known as tabletop RPG, over the past 50 years the game has also spawned hundreds of novels which have had an incredible impact on both D&D itself and the world
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The Greyhawk Novels: A Reader’s Guide
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. We take a closer look at the world of Oerth and the legacy of the Greyhawk books First appearing in 1972, Greyhawk is not only one of the most recognized Dungeons & Dragons settings but also
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The Eberron Novels: A Reader’s Guide
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. We take a closer look at the world of magic and machines found in the Eberron books First released in 2004, Eberron has since become one of the most popular Dungeons & Dragons settings, blending classic
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The Spelljammer Novels: A Reader’s Guide
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. We put together a complete guide to the literary super nova that was the Spelljammer novels First released in 1989, Spelljammer remains an outlier in the world of Dungeons & Dragons. Set almost entirely in space,
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The Dark Suns Books: A Reader’s Guide
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. We take a closer look at the blood soaked world of the Dark Sun novels For most people, Dungeons & Dragons conjures up images of brave adventurers, lush forests and sprawling medieval cities. Yet the Dark
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The Practically Complete Guide to Dragons Deep Dive
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. New collection offers three previously published books covering the ecology and lore of dragons Wizards of the Coast has recently released a new book entitled The Practically Complete Guide to Dragons. Notably, the book is actually
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The Ravenloft Books: A Reader’s Guide
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. When it comes to Dungeons & Dragons settings, the world of Ravenloft stands apart, offering up a blood spattered dose of Gothic horror instead of the usual high fantasy found in settings like Dragonlance or the
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The 10 Best Dragonlance Books Series
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. When it comes to Dungeons & Dragons settings, there are few more iconic than the world of Dragonlance. First published almost 40 years ago as a series of D&D game supplements, the world has since continued
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The 20 Best Forgotten Realms Books Series
With over 400 novels published to date, the Forgotten Realms can be a bit overwhelming to new readers. We look at 20 of the best book series set in Faerûn.
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The 10 Best DnD High Level One Shot Adventures for 5e
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. We level up with the best single-session adventures for powerful PCs in Dungeons & and Dragons fifth edition One of the best parts of playing DnD is seeing your character advance in levels, starting out as
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The 10 Best DnD Heist One Shot Adventures for 5e
We sneak into the vault and pilfer the best single-session heists for Dungeons & and Dragons fifth edition Over the years, DnD 5e has seen its fair share of adventures featuring epic dungeon crawls and world-shattering heroics. Yet in more recent years, players have begun
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The 10 Best DnD One Shots for New Players
We break out a list of amazing adventures for beginners to Dungeons & Dragons fifth edition Over the past few years DnD 5e has become increasingly popular, with millions of new players being introduced to the game. Unfortunately, DnD can also be a bit overwhelming,
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The 10 Best DnD Horror One Shots for 5e
We delve into some of the most terrifying adventures for Dungeons & Dragons fifth edition While DnD has plenty of adventures filled with dungeon crawling, urban intrigue and wilderness exploration, the game is also known for offering up the occasional dose of blood-soaked horror. And
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Thay Land of the Red Wizards Review
We take a closer look at this DMsGuild sourcebook from the legendary Ed Greenwood The Forgotten Realms is a D&D campaign setting that has more than its fair share of villains, with everything from the Drow of the Underdark and the Xanathar Guild, to the
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The 10 Best D&D Murder Mystery One Shots
We follow the clues and uncover some of the best whodunnit adventures for Dungeons & Dragons 5e. D&D is known for its dungeon crawling, wilderness exploration, urban exploits and even the occasional horror one shot. But one often overlooked adventure type is the D&D murder
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Encounters in the Forgotten Realms: DMsGuild Review
We get a close encounter of the Faerûn kind in this new collection of D&D maps and materials. Encounters are an important but often overlooked element of Dungeons & Dragons. Whether they’re random or pre-determined, heavy on combat or steeped in social interaction, they really
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10 Amazing DMsGuild One Shots for D&D 5e
There are a ton of DMsGuild one shots available for fifth edition. But which ones are actually worth playing? We break out some of our favorites. While playing in a longterm D&D campaign is an amazing experience, sometimes nothing beats a down and dirty one
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Kobold Press’ Tome of Beasts 3 Review
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. The popular third-party D&D publisher unleashes a monster mash of deadly new creatures While a lot might have changed with Dungeons & Dragons over the past few decades, monsters have always remained a core feature of
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Keys from the Golden Vault Review
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Can Wizards of the Coast pull off the ultimate heist and steal back fans with this new D&D adventure anthology? Back in August of 2022 Wizards of the Coast announced their slate of new game books
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The Seeker’s Guide to Twisted Taverns Review
There’s ale and adventure aplenty in this collection of fantastical watering holes for D&D 5e. “You meet in a tavern” has become a long established D&D cliche when starting a new campaign. In most cases though, fantasy taverns tend to be pretty generic and easily
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Keys from the Golden Vault: Prisoner 13 Adventure Now Free
Wizards of the Coast releases first adventure from new anthology for free to D&D Beyond subscribers While Dungeons & Dragons has been under the microscope lately given the recent OGL controversy, publisher Wizards of the Coast has gone ahead with their biggest release for 2023,
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The 10 Best DMsGuild 5e Books
Over the past few years, Dungeon Masters Guild (better known as DMsGuild) has exploded in popularity, offering a wide range of D&D products from third-party publishers, and covering everything from one shots to full campaign settings. But with new books coming out virtually every day
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New Tyranny of Dragons 2023 Rerelease Review
Wizards of the Coast has rereleased the Tyranny of Dragons campaign books in a single new hardcover, but is it worth picking up? Read our review to find out.
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New Drizzt Book “Lolth’s Warrior” Gets Release Date
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. It’s been almost a year since author R.A Salvatore published a new Drizzt book, but fans will be happy to learn that the legendary dark elf is back with an all-new adventure. Entitled Lolth’s Warrior, the
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What is DMsGuild? (A Complete Guide for New Users)
If you’re new to Dungeons & Dragons, you may have heard veteran players refer to the Dungeon Masters Guild (often abbreviated to DMsGuild). But what exactly is it? Simply put, DMsGuild is an online marketplace that sells PDF, ebook and print versions of official Dungeons
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