Cameron Nichols, Senior Editor
Cam lives in Boston, Massachusetts, and has been playing Dungeons & Dragons and table top RPGs since the early 1990s, when he was introduced by his older brother and cut his teeth on AD&D 2nd Edition. Since then he’s played virtually every RPG he could get his nerdy little mitts on (including a weird Goth phase in the early 2000s when he rocked Vampire: The Masquerade pretty hard). As a Dungeon Master has been running a D&D 5th Edition campaign with the same group for over 5 years. His favorite D&D campaign setting is the Forgotten Realms and his favorite character to play was a Half-Orc Barbarian named Grug (who was unfortunately devoured by a gelatinous blob). You can find him hanging out with his wife Melissa and their bulldog Bruenor.
Articles by Cameron Nichols
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The Cleric: DnD 5e Class Guide (Updated May 2024)
Combining divine magic and marital prowess, the Cleric is essential DnD 5e class. We break out everything you need to know to play one of these holy warriors.
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The Bard: DnD 5e Class Guide (Updated May 2024)
Combining song, speech and sorcery, the Bard is an iconic DnD 5e class. We break out everything you need to know to play one of these adventuring performers.
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The Artificer: DnD 5e Class Guide (Updated May 2024)
Mixing magic and machinery, the Artificer is an unusual DnD 5e class. We break out everything you need to know to play one of these steampunk-style sorcerers.
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All DnD 5e Classes and Subclasses: A Complete Guide (Updated May 2024)
Looking to create a new character for Dungeons & Dragons fifth edition? Our complete guide to DnD 5e Classes and Subclasses offers everything you need to know.
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The Barbarian: DnD 5e Class Guide (Updated May 2024)
Add a little rage to your rolls with the Barbarian DnD 5e class. We break out everything you need to know to play one of these blood-soaked berserkers.
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Wizards Of The Coast President Cynthia Williams Steps Down
It was recently announced that Cynthia Williams be stepping down as the President of Wizards of the Coast. We look at what this means for the future of D&D.
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The DnD Release Schedule: All Upcoming Books for 2024
We look ahead to the complete DnD release schedule for 2024, with details on the release dates and content for Wizards of the Coast’s upcoming books.
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New BlackMilk DnD Fashion Line Launched for 50th Anniversary
Designer BlackMilk’s new DnD 50th anniversary fashion line might not bump up your AC or Charisma modifiers, but it does look stylish. We unzip all the details.
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Free DnD LEGO Adventure & Digital Dice Now Available
We piece together all the bricks and beholders in the new DnD LEGO adventure “Red Dragon’s Tail,” which is available for free now to D&D Beyond subscribers.
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Baldur’s Gate 4 Will Not Be Made by Larian Studios
Despite making the most successful D&D video game of all time, Larian Studios has said they will not be making a “Baldur’s Gate 4.” We break out all the details.
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Kobold Press’ “Tome of Beasts 1” Now Available on D&D Beyond
We open the book on over 400 unique new creatures and features as Kobold Press’ legendary “Tome of Beasts 1” officially hits D&D Beyond.
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New D&D Converse Shoes & Shirts Released for 50th Anniversary
Forget Boots of Elvenkind. We lace up with a new line of D&D shoes, shirts and hats that are part of a collaboration between Wizards of the Coast and Converse.
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Legendary D&D Designer James Ward Has Passed Away
Legendary Dungeons & Dragons game designer James M. Ward has passed away. We look back at his enduring legacy on both D&D and the TTRPG industry.
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DnD Local Game Store Early Access Program Returns
Wizards of the Coast recently announced the return of their DnD Local Game Store Early Access Program. We explain what it is and why it matters to both retailers and players.
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New DnD Video Game Coming from Gameloft Montreal
Gameloft Montreal has recently announced that they’re working on new DnD video game with Wizards of the Coast. We break out everything we know so far.
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New DnD Hawaiian Shirts Released for 50th Anniversary
We roll a Charisma saving throw versus style and check out retro apparel company Reyn Spooner’s new 50th anniversary DnD Hawaiian shirts.
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The Twenty-Sided Tavern: New D&D Live Theatrical Show Announced
Wizards of the Coast is rolling the dice on a new Dungeons & Dragons Off Broadway stage show known as “The Twenty-Sided Tavern.” We break down all the details.
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What’s Planned for the Dungeons & Dragons 50th Anniversary?
The Dungeons & Dragons 50th Anniversary is finally upon us. We look at what Wizards of the Coast has planned to celebrate in the coming months.
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Humblewood Campaign Setting Now Available on D&D Beyond
We explore a world of adorable animals and action-packed adventures as Hit Point Press’ “Humblewood Campaing Setting” officially hits D&D Beyond.
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Dragonlance TV Series Will Not Be Moving Forward
Actor Joe Manganiello recently confirmed that the live action Dragonlance TV series he was working on will not be happening. We break down all the details.
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DnD Now Available on the Foundry Virtual Tabletop
Wizards of the Coast has recently announced that Dungeons & Dragons 5e materials will now be available on Foundry Virtual Tabletop. We dig into all the details.
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Hasbro Is Not Selling Dungeons & Dragons to Tencent
Recent reports that Hasbro was selling the Dungeons & Dragons brand to Chinese media conglomerate Tencent have proven to be untrue. We break out the details.
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Official Dungeons & Dragons VR Game Announced
We strap on our +2 VR Headset of Scrying to find out more about the upcoming Dungeons & Dragons VR game coming from Resolution Games and Wizards of the Coast.
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Wizards of the Coast Layoffs Hit Dungeons & Dragons
Hasbro recently announced major layoffs to Wizards of the Coast and key members of the D&D team. We take a look at who’s been impacted and what happens next.
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The Dungeons & Dragons Sequel: What We Know So Far
Will Hollywood roll the dice on Dungeons & Dragons film sequel? We look at everything we know so far about the possibility of “Honor Among Thieves 2.”
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New DnD Video Game Coming from Starbreeze Entertainment
We break out everything we know so far about the upcoming DnD video game from Starbreeze Entertainment, slated for release for consoles and PC in 2026.
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New DnD Stamps Celebrate Game’s 50th Anniversary
Get ready to roll a saving throw versus postage, as we take a look at the new DnD collectible stamps coming out from the United States Postal Service.
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Lairs of Etharis Now Available On D&D Beyond
Ghostfire Games’ “Lairs of Etharis” monster supplement is now available on D&D Beyond. We take a closer look at what’s included in this Grim Hollow expansion.
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Dungeons of Drakkenheim Coming to D&D Beyond
The Dungeon Dudes and Ghostfire Games’ popular “Dungeons of Drakkenheim” campaign is now available on D&D Beyond. We take a closer look at what’s included.
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Peril in Pinebrook: Free Introductory DnD Adventure (First Look)
We take a closer look at “Peril in Pinebrook,” a new free introductory adventure designed to teach new players the basics of Dungeons & Dragons.
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The 10 Best DnD Black Friday Deals for 2023
Grab your bag of holding and let the bargain hunting begin! We roll a saving throw for discounts and dig into the best DnD Black Friday deals of 2023.
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DnD Road Map 2023: What Happened (And What To Expect Next)
As the year winds to a close, we take a look back at the complete 2023 DnD road map and look ahead to what might be coming next from Wizards of the Coast.
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DnD Bastion System Introduced in New Unearthed Arcana
We take a closer look at “Bastions,” a set of new DnD rules currently being playtested that allow players to build and use their very own homebase.
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D&D Books No Longer Distributed by Penguin Random House
Penguin Random House recently announced they will no longer be distributing physical D&D books. We look at how this could impact players and local game stores.
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New Charity Program Brings D&D to the Classroom
Wizards of the Coast has recently partnered with the charity AdoptAClassroom.org to provide funding and free D&D materials to educators across the US.
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New D&D Minecraft DLC Is Now Available
From blocks to beholders, we take a first look at the new D&D Minecraft downloadable content that’s available now from Wizards of the Coast and Everbloom Games.
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Monstrous Compendium: Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures (First Look)
We take a closer look at “Monstrous Compendium: Vol. 4,” a collection of 25 new D&D creatures from the Magic: The Gathering setting of Eldraine.
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D&D Beyond Maps VTT Now Open for Testing
Wizards of the Coast recently opened up testing for D&D Beyond Maps, a new 2D virtual tabletop platform available for Master Tier subscribers.
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New DnD Japan Ad is an Anime Epic
Wizards of the Coast releases another amazing animated trailer for the overseas market While Dungeons & Dragons is a well established pop culture institution in the West, the game isn’t as nearly as well known or as popular in Japan. That’s something D&D publisher Wizards…
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New D&D Cookbook: Heroes’ Feast Flavors of the Multiverse
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Wizards of the Coast serves up a fresh batch of Dungeons & Dragons inspired recipes Food is an often overlooked part of the D&D experience, which is a shame given its potential as part of the…
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New DnD Pride Shirt Unveiled for Charity
Wizards of the Coast celebrates Pride Month with new DnD and Magic: The Gathering merchandise As Pride Month officially kicks off, Wizards of the Coast has launched a variety of new apparel and merchandise, with all proceeds from the sales being donated to The Trevor…
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The New One DnD Warlock for 5e
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Wizards of the Coast reveals the new changes coming to the fifth edition Warlock The Warlock remains one of the most problematic and underutilized DnD 5e classes. One of the biggest issues is that they have…
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New D&D TV Channel Coming This Summer
New channel will reportedly feature free, 24-hour streaming content focused on real-play game sessions If you absolutely need more Dungeons and Dragons in your life, then you’ll be happy to learn that D&D will soon be snagging its very own dedicated TV channel. According to…
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Wizards Presents 2023: What To Expect This Year
After a year of ups and downs, what can fans expect from Wizards Presents 2023? The past year has been a rollercoaster year for Dungeons & Dragons publisher Wizards of the Coast. Early on the company took a massive PR hit for their handling of…
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D&D Unleashes Misplaced Monsters Volume 1
Wizards of the Coast unveils a new downloadable book of beasts, with all proceeds going to charity Dungeons & Dragons publisher Wizards of the Coast has recently unveiled a new creature collection for D&D Beyond entitled Misplaced Monsters: Volume 1. The publication was developed in collaboration…
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D&D Creator Summit 2023: What Happened This Year
Wizards of the Coast experiences mixed results after hosting a group of D&D influencers and content creators On April 3rd, 2023, Wizards of the Coast invited a select group of influential D&D YouTubers, bloggers, third-party content creators and social media pundits to their headquarters in…
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D&D Direct 2023: What Happened This Year
Wizards of the Coast announced a number of new products at their latest annual event If you haven’t heard of D&D Direct before, you’re not alone. It’s a relatively new addition to Wizards of the Coast’s marketing and promotional efforts, and is really designed to…
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Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Review
We roll up a spoiler-free review of the new D&D movie after catching the premiere at this year’s SXSW Film Festival As a veritable pop cultural phenomenon for almost 50 years, it’s surprising that Hollywood hasn’t actually done much with Dungeons & Dragons. In fact,…
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What is International GM’s Day?
While it might not be as well known as other holidays, International GM’s Day (also known as International Game Master’s Day) is an annual event that takes place every March 4th to celebrate the role of Game Master’s (including Dungeon Masters, Storytellers, Referees and Keepers)…
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One D&D Playtest Updates Druid and Paladin Classes
New One D&D content offers some surprising new changes to the nature-loving magic users and smite-happy warriors. It’s been several months since we last heard from Wizards of the Coast regarding the One D&D playtest; a series of prototype rules for a new D&D product…
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The Ardling: D&D’s Newest Race Explained
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. If you’re a Dungeons & Dragons fan, chances are you may have heard of One D&D an all-new game product that’s been in development for over a year now and which will be released sometime in…
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One D&D Playtest: What We Know So Far (February 2023)
The One D&D playtest currently represents one of the biggest changes to the Dungeons & Dragons rules set in decades, and involves key game designers from Wizards of the Coast and thousands of fans from around the world. But what exactly is in the playtest…
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Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks Says They “Misfired” on D&D Open Game License
But says that D&D Beyond cancellations did not significantly impact company’s bottom line In a recent quarterly earnings call with investors, Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks addressed the fallout from the recent controversy surroundings the Dungeons & Dragons Open Game License (OGL); the legal framework that…
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Wizards of the Coast Walks Back Changes to OGL
Dungeons & Dragons publisher backs down in the face of fan pressure and bad press In a surprising twist in an ongoing controversy, D&D publisher Wizards of the Coast has officially declared that they will not be altering the existing Open Gaming License (also known…
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Wizards of the Coast Unveils New D&D OGL 1.2 and Solicits Feedback
Dungeons & Dragons reveals latest Open Game License and begins “playtest” for fans and publishers In a recent post on the D&D Beyond platform, Dungeons & Dragons Executive Producer Kyle Brink officially introduced the OGL 1.2; the latest version of the Dungeons and Dragons Open Game License which…
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D&D Executive Producer Kyle Brink Offers Apology and Info on OGL 1.2
Dungeons & Dragons Executive Producer Kyle Brink apologizes and reiterates publisher’s previous stance Over the past few weeks D&D publishers Wizards of the Coast has taken a critical hit when it comes to their reputation after their handling of the Open Game License (OGL); the…
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What is the Old School Renaissance (OSR)?
If you’re new to D&D, you may have heard players refer to the “OSR.” But what exactly is it? In this article, we break out everything you need to know. The Old School Renaissance (also known as the “Old School Revival” or “OSR”) is a…
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Wizards of the Coast Finally Responds After OGL 2.0 Fan Backlash
D&D publishers releases public statement after online outrage regarding new Open Game License Dungeons & Dragons publisher Wizards of the Coast (better known as WotC to fans and detractors) finally broke its silence regarding the D&D Open Game License (OGL); the legal guidelines indicating which rules and…
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New Dungeons & Dragons TV Series Coming to Paramount+
Live-action D&D series ordered for Paramount+ from writer-director Rawson Marshall Thurber A Dungeons & Dragons TV series will soon be coming to a small screen near you, according to a recent report from Deadline. The online streaming platform Paramount+ has greenlit eight episodes, which will…
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Hidden Path D&D Video Game Makes Death Saving Throw
Game developer says reports about the cancellation of their upcoming Dungeons & Dragons video game are not true Earlier this week Bloomberg news reported that Wizards of the Coast was axing five Dungeons & Dragons video games that were in various stages of development. On…
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Updated D&D Open Game License is Leaked to the Public
An unauthorized leak of Wizards of the Coast’s “Open Game License 1.1 ” raises more questions and concerns for third-party content creators. Over the past few months there has been a growing controversy surrounding the D&D Open Game License (OGL); a set of legal guidelines…
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Wizards of the Coast Axes Five New Dungeons & Dragons Video Games
Baldur’s Gate 3 remains unaffected, but independent game studios will likely take a hit. In a recent interview with Bloomberg news, an unnamed Wizards of the Coast spokesperson announced that they have decided to cancel five Dungeons & Dragons video games that are currently in…
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What is D&D Adventurers League: A Guide for New Players
If you’re new to D&D you may have heard of Adventurers League. But what exactly is it? We break out everything you need to know. The D&D Adventurers League (DDAL) is a program managed by Wizards of the Coast that allows new and existing players…
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The Dungeon23 Challenge is a Glorious D&D Delight
12 levels. 365 rooms. Behold the glory that is the Dungeon23 Challenge. Over the past few weeks the hashtag #Dungeon23 has been trending on social media and has quickly been picked up by fans of D&D and tabletop roleplaying games. But what exactly is it?…
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D&D Open Game License Not Going Away, Says Wizards of the Coast
Dungeons & Dragons publisher Wizards of the Coast has officially weighed in on the recent uproar surrounding the D&D Open Game License (OGL); a set of legal guidelines detailing which specific D&D materials can be used in published third-party materials. Posting an official statement on…
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Fans Demand “Open D&D” for Third-Party Publishers
Dungeons & Dragons owner Wizards of the Coast has recently been in contact with a number of third-party publishers who produce unofficial D&D content under the current Open Game License (OGL). According to a number of different sources, Wizards of the Coast has requested meetings…
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What is Unearthed Arcana: A Guide for D&D 5e
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. If you’ve been following Dungeons & Dragons publisher Wizards of the Coast on social media, chances are you’ve heard them refer to Unearthed Arcana (also known as “UA”) when discussing new game rules and content. But…
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The D&D Cartoon is Back as a New Comic Book Series
The cult classic Dungeons & Dragons cartoon from the 1980s is back with a brand new comic book series from IDW (a publisher who knows a thing or two about nostalgic cartoon series, given their work on popular comic book series like Transformers, G.I Joe…
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D&D “Really Under-monetized” Says Wizards of the Coast President
At a recent virtual fireside chat for investors, Wizards of the Coast president Cynthia Williams discussed the future of the Dungeons & Dragons franchise and its potentially ability to generate more revenue while appealing to new and existing fans. “D&D has never been more popular,…
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One D&D: Goliath Playtest Rules Revealed
The Goliath has been a playable (albeit often overlooked) Dungeons & Dragons race for several decades now. Recently, however, Wizards of the Coast has taken a fresh look at these towering mountain warriors as part of One D&D; a new system compatible with D&D 5th…
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DnD 6e Release Date & Rumors: What We Know So Far
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Since it was first created in 1974, Dungeons & Dragons has gone through a number of different iterations, with each new edition refining and expanding the rules. The most recent 5th edition (also known as DnD…
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New Dragonlance D&D Monstrous Compendium Released
Wizards of the Coast recently released a new digital volume of its Monstrous Compendium series, offering a variety of new foes for DMs to tap into and players to battle. This release is specific to the Dragonlance setting and comes hot on the heels of…
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One D&D: New Cleric Playtest Rules Revealed
Wizards of the Coast recently announced a number of new rules that apply specifically to the Cleric class as part of their ongoing playtesting for One D&D; a new product slated for release sometime in 2024 that introduces a number of major changes to DnD…
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One D&D: First Playtest Results Revealed
Several months ago Wizards of the Coast announced the early development of a new Dungeons & Dragons system they’ve tentatively called One D&D. While much is still unknown about the product, Wizards has stated that it will be released sometime in 2024, will be compatible…
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New D&D Rules to Replace “Race” with “Species”
As part of a larger overhaul of Dungeons & Dragons, both from a rules standpoint and a larger cultural perspective, Wizards of the Coast recently announced that D&D will no longer use the term “race” to describe individuals. Instead, the term “species” will be used…
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