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Tabletop RPG guides

Clear, practical answers for players and game masters, from reading dice notation to running your first session.

Dice & odds

  • Dice notation explained

    Read 2d6+3, 2d20kh1 and 4d6dl1 like a pro.

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  • D&D dice explained

    What the d4, d6, d8, d10, d12, d20 and d100 are for.

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  • Advantage & disadvantage odds

    Exact probabilities, averages and crit chances.

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  • Dice probability explained

    Averages, bell curves and why 2d6 ≠ 1d12.

    • Dice & odds
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  • Critical hits & fumbles

    Crit rules, odds and fair house rules.

    • Dice & odds
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  • Physical vs digital dice

    Fairness, speed and table feel compared.

    • Dice & odds
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  • RPG systems & their dice

    d20, d100, dice pools, 2d6, Fate and more.

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Characters & rules

  • Create a D&D character

    Seven steps from idea to ready-to-play hero.

    • Characters & rules
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  • Ability scores & modifiers

    The six abilities and the modifier table.

    • Characters & rules
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  • How to roll ability scores

    4d6 drop lowest vs standard array vs point buy.

    • Characters & rules
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  • Saving throws explained

    Save bonuses, spell DCs and death saves.

    • Characters & rules
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  • Hit points & hit dice

    Starting HP, level-ups and short rests.

    • Characters & rules
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  • Proficiency bonus explained

    The +2 to +6 bonus, by level.

    • Characters & rules
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  • Initiative & combat turns

    Initiative, actions and faster combat.

    • Characters & rules
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Game mastering

  • Run your first D&D session

    A beginner DM's prep list and session plan.

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  • Session zero checklist

    Align tone, rules and characters before play.

    • Game mastering
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  • Plan a one-shot

    A five-step template that finishes on time.

    • Game mastering
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  • Play D&D online

    Voice, VTTs, dice and sound for remote games.

    • Game mastering
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  • Tips for new D&D players

    Feel confident at your first game.

    • Game mastering
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Sound & atmosphere

  • Ambient music for D&D

    Choose, layer and time music by scene.

    • Sound & atmosphere
    Read guide
  • Soundboards for GMs

    Which effects to prep and when to fire them.

    • Sound & atmosphere
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  • Build atmosphere at the table

    Sound, light, description and pacing.

    • Sound & atmosphere
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Apps & tools

  • Best D&D apps in 2026

    The right tool for every job at the table.

    • Apps & tools
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  • What you need to play D&D

    The beginner's checklist, free options included.

    • Apps & tools
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