Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition
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How do I Pick the Right Game?
This guide helps prospective Game Masters select the right tabletop role-playing game by prompting self-reflection on preferred playstyles, genres, tones, and rule complexity. It suggests considering available community support and provides examples of various RPGs like Dungeons & Dragons, Call of Cthulhu, and Blades in the Dark. The article emphasizes finding a game that aligns with both the GM's and players' enjoyment.
A proper vampire class is coming to D&D via a Vampire: The Masquerade tie-in
Ghostfire Gaming, in cooperation with White Wolf, is releasing a supplement called Bound By Blood for Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition that introduces a dedicated vampire class. This class will feature mechanics like blood points, bloodline powers called disciplines, and an inner beast, drawing heavily from the Vampire: The Masquerade tabletop RPG. The supplement will also include an adventure set in the Dark Ages timeline of Vampire: The Masquerade and is scheduled for release in July.
Avantris Entertainment's Neon Odyssey Kickstarter Becomes Most Successful TTRPG Project On Platform
Avantris Entertainment's Neon Odyssey Kickstarter campaign concluded as the most successful TTRPG project on the platform, raising over $16 million. The campaign aimed to produce three hardcover books for a sci-fi space opera fantasy world based on Dungeons & Dragons 5.5e. The company also announced the hiring of Todd Kenreck as Director of Media.
This Summer's GM Fest 2026 Will Feature Nine Actual Plays by Nine Game Masters
Comedian and Game Master Amy Vorpahl announced GM Fest 2026, a three-day online livestream event showcasing nine actual play productions. The event, hosted by Vorpahl and featuring her students, will run from June 12-14 and include games using Dungeons & Dragons 5e and Daggerheart systems on the Alchemy VTT platform with Czepeku maps and tokens.
Wizards of the Coast Announces Dungeon Masters, Its First Official Dungeons & Dragons Actual Play
Wizards of the Coast has announced its first official Dungeons & Dragons actual play series, titled Dungeon Masters. The show will debut on YouTube on April 22, featuring a campaign arc that showcases upcoming content for Dungeons & Dragons 5.5e, including the book Ravenloft: The Horrors Within. The series will be hosted by TTRPG veterans and feature an original score by David Arkenstone.
Actual-play series Dimension 20 is partnering with White Wolf for a Vampire: The Masquerade show
The actual-play series Dimension 20 is partnering with White Wolf for a new show titled 'City Council of Darkness,' which will utilize the Vampire: The Masquerade ruleset. This marks the first time Dimension 20 has officially collaborated with a publisher for a show using their specific rules and setting. The series will feature the core cast and will premiere on the subscription service Dropout.
Celebrate Game Master's Day With 8 Different RPG Book Bundles
Fanatical is celebrating Game Master's Day with a promotion featuring eight different tabletop RPG book bundles. The deals offer significant savings on rulebooks and adventure supplements, with some bundles redeemable through DriveThruRPG. Specific bundles like the Introduction to Pathfinder 2nd Edition and Monsters & Mayhem Mega RPG Bundle have different end dates.
