Misc D&D

5th Edition is the latest iteration of the truly magical fantasy, tabletop, role-playing game, Dungeons and Dragons, or D&D if you want to save on some syllables. As you may already be aware, with each new rendition of the game, a bunch of things change, from character customizability to the fundamental game mechanics.One of said game mechanics that you’ll need to brush up on before you take up your role as Dungeon Master in 5E is the frequency and usage of magic items. How Many Magic Items Should Players Encounter In 5E? It’s possible that your players may run into [...]

Creating your custom miniatures for D&D and other tabletop games is loads of fun and lets you put your creativity to the test. You may not be sure where to get started with creating your miniatures, so we've put together this handy guide to help you out. Designing your miniatures means you have total control over the aesthetic of your character and can bring the game to life! Keep reading to find out how to make amazing D&D miniatures. Find Inspiration For Your Character Inspiration for your character can come from many sources including movies, TV, comic books, [...]

If you have ever wanted to draw a Dungeons & Dragons character – be it your own creation from your character sheet or one of the canon characters from the franchise – there are plenty of ways to go about it. No matter what your skill level, art is something that can be enjoyed by everyone, and it can be a lot of fun as well as a cool way to bring your favorite characters to life in your own art style. With this in mind, we are going to be taking a look at how to go about making your [...]

Imagine playing a game in a world with infinite possibilities where your adventurers could endlessly explore and any action is possible? That’s essentially playing D&D with a human DM. But what if you wanted this experience without a DM, or rather, had an artificial intelligence take the role of DM? Game developer, Nick Walton, and his team have brought this possibility to life in their text-based role-playing game, AI Dungeon 2. Still in development (but very much playable), AI Dungeon 2 harnesses the powerful GPT-2 algorithm created by OpenAI which uses a state-of-the-art text generation system to allow players [...]

With the recent growth in popularity of Dungeons & Dragons, our favorite table top role-playing game is slowly making its way into the mainstream. Have you only just heard of D&D but wondering if you should take the plunge? Or are you a seasoned player looking to expand your group and share your passion with others? Read on and let me give you 10 reasons to play D&D, the world’s greatest role-playing game. Nerd Culture is Cool The nerds are taking over and we can’t get enough of them! We’re starting to see it [...]

With December now upon us, Christmas is right around the corner. As you work your way through your Christmas gift list, you may be wondering what to get that special Dungeons and Dragons lover in your life. Don't fret because the Game Out team has put together this D&D Christmas Gift Buying Guide so you can spread the D&D love this holiday season. For the Newbie Help encourage new players you may know by setting them up with the D&D essentials so they can join your next session. Or perhaps you know someone [...]