Getting Started
First games, core tools, and getting set up behind the screen.
Pathfinder 2e for D&D players: making the switch
Curious about Pathfinder 2e after D&D 5e? What's different, what to expect, how hard the switch really is, and the character sheet that smooths the transition.
ReadHow to Use a Battlemap as a New DM
A new DM's guide to using battlemaps: when to put one down, grid scale, placing minis and tokens, fog of war, and how to run combat on a map smoothly.
ReadThe complete D&D session 0 guide
A complete D&D session 0 guide: what to cover, a ready checklist of questions, safety tools, and how to set expectations before your first session.
ReadThe best free D&D DM tools (2026)
The best free D&D DM tools for 2026: browser-based generators, trackers, and map utilities that speed up prep and run sessions, with no signup or cost.
ReadHow to Run Your First D&D Game: A New DM's Checklist
How to run your first D&D game: a new DM's checklist for prep, your first combat and roleplay, beginner mistakes to skip, and the 2024 DMG tools.
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