The Complete Guide to Playing D&D Online With Friends (2026)
Every way to play D&D online with your friends - from virtual tabletops to AI dungeon masters. We break down the options, the trade-offs, and how to actually get a game going tonight.
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D&D guides, solo RPG tips, and AI Game Master insights.
How to Run a Session Zero: The Guide Your Campaign Actually Needs
Session zero sets the tone for everything that follows. Here's how to run one that prevents table drama, aligns expectations, and builds a party that actually makes sense together.
StoryRoll vs Fables.gg: An Honest Comparison for 2026
Two AI-powered TTRPG platforms, two very different philosophies. Here's an honest breakdown of StoryRoll vs Fables.gg - what each does best, and which one fits your group.
The DM Shortage Is Real - And the Data Proves It
50 million people have played D&D. Only 1 in 6 ever DMs. We scraped r/lfg, analyzed the numbers, and mapped the structural crisis keeping millions from playing.
How to Host Your First AI D&D Game Night (Even If Nobody Knows the Rules)
Want to play D&D with friends but nobody wants to DM? Here's how to host an AI-powered game night in under 10 minutes - no rulebooks, no prep, no experience required.
D&D Worldbuilding: How to Build a Campaign Setting That Actually Gets Used
Most homebrew worlds die in a Google Doc. Here's how to build a D&D campaign setting that survives contact with players - from maps and factions to the stuff you should never prep in advance.
How to Write a D&D Campaign From Scratch (Without Losing Your Mind)
A practical, step-by-step guide to writing your own D&D campaign - from the first spark of an idea to a session-ready adventure your players will actually care about.
How to Run a D&D One-Shot: The Complete DM Guide
Everything you need to run a great D&D one-shot in a single session. Pacing, prep, premade characters, and the mistakes that kill one-shots dead.
How to Be a Better Dungeon Master: 12 Things That Actually Work
Forget generic DM advice. These are the specific techniques that separate forgettable sessions from the ones your players won't shut up about.
Best D&D One-Shot Adventures for Beginners in 2026
The 10 best D&D one-shot adventures for beginners and veterans alike. Free options, paid gems, and a few that'll surprise your table.
How to Write a D&D Character Backstory That Your DM Will Actually Use
Most character backstories are either a novel nobody asked for or three bullet points scrawled on a napkin. Here's how to hit the sweet spot - backstories that make your character better and give your DM something to work with.
StoryRoll Early Access: What to Expect
StoryRoll's early access is live. Here's exactly what's in the build right now, what's coming, and what we're still figuring out.