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Guide for beginners

D&D Guides

“Why should I care about D&D?” and other stupid questions – A guide for Noobs

Whether you’ve been roped into a game, or just casually curious about D&D and want to see what the hubbub is about, we’re here to help you get started.

By Lize Eloff, 11 months8 months ago
Walking through a magic book
D&D Guides

Your imaginary friend: Creating your first D&D character

We take a look at taking the first steps in creating your first D&D Character.

By Lize Eloff, 11 months11 months ago
A party of fighters taking aim mid battle
D&D Guides

A class act: Delving into D&D classes​

When it comes to creating a character, it’s all about class. We look at how to go about choosing the right character class to suit your needs.

By Lize Eloff, 11 months11 months ago
examples of D&D races lined up
D&D Guides

Races, faces and distant places: Choosing your character race

Your character’s race is so much more than just the way they look. This week we look at some of the benefits you can gain from choosing the right one.

By Lize Eloff, 11 months11 months ago
girl in bed reads fantasy book
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Tell us a tale: A guide to your character’s backstory

This week we look at the thing that gives your character personality and history: their backstory. Take a look at how to really bring your character to life

By Lize Eloff, 10 months10 months ago
Inside a medieval smithy
D&D Guides

All you need and more: Tools for the new adventurer.

We take a look at some handy tools, to not just make your game-play easier and more fun, but can also help you play D&D while social distancing.

By Lize Eloff, 10 months10 months ago
two dice on fire
D&D Guides

Stats & Stuff: The ins and outs of your character sheet

The technical stuff in D&D can get quite intimidating when first creating your character sheet. We break down the sections to simplify the process.

By Lize Eloff, 9 months9 months ago
Clock on a tree in a field
D&D Guides

The zero hour: starting out with session 0

Your first taste of game-play will happen during your session zero. We help you understand what to expect as you take your character out for a spin.

By Lize Eloff, 5 months4 months ago
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