Alignment is a founding tradition of Dungeons & Dragons (D&D). Present since 1974, it defines the moral compass of player characters, non-player characters, and monsters. By indicating who aligns with Good, Evil, Law, or Chaos — or who chooses Neutrality — alignment distinguishes heroes from villains and permeates the game’s cosmology.

Alignment is a cornerstone of Dungeons & Dragons (D&D). Its concepts of player morality and ethics are integral to many aspects of the game,

Advanced Dungeons & Dragons (AD&D) is a gloriously sprawling game, and with that scope comes more than a few puzzling, oddly phrased, or hard-to-find rules. Some of these quirks stem from old printing errors, some from vague wording, and others from information tucked away in unexpected corners of the books.

Roger Zelazny’s First Chronicles of Amber weaves intrigue, family rivalries, and multiversal adventure through five fast-paced novels. Though their direct influence on Dungeons & Dragons is minimal, the series’ mix of myth, modernity, and moral ambiguity shows how bold characters and imaginative settings can elevate fantasy storytelling—offering lasting inspiration for both players and game masters.

This article explores the duties and responsibilities of the players in a Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) gaming group. Anyone who has played D&D — or any tabletop role-playing game — knows that the Dungeon Master (DM) has an outsized role compared to the players. In addition to managing the game, the DM must prepare an adventure or scenario in advance. This often means spending several hours finding and reading a published adventure or creating one of their own, whether fully writt

First Edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons (AD&D) is a wondrous game that has left an indelible mark on those who’ve played it — this author included. Yet its quirky, idiosyncratic rulebooks can be difficult to navigate, even for veteran players. Editing issues run throughout, leaving readers unsure of what the rules actually mean. Common problems include vague wording,

Dungeons & Dragons co-creator Gary Gygax enjoyed sprinkling his writings with unusual and often archaic words, a habit that gave his rulebooks and adventures a distinctively arcane flavor. Rather than relying on familiar fantasy clichés, Gygax seemed to delight in language that felt half-forgotten, lending the game an almost scholarly strangeness that players found both puzzling and enchanting.

This article explores the original sources that inspired one of the game's greatest antiheroes.

The inspiration for the module DUNGEON DELVE #2: Dungeons of the Dread Wyrm was simple: I wanted to craft a dragon adversary that was both challenging and unforgettable. In earlier editions of the game, this was no easy feat. Dragons were, frankly, underwhelming — especially when facing high-level adventurers. A typical encounter rarely lasted beyond a few rounds.

How long does ghoul paralysis last in 1st Edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons? That depends on which book you look at.

People play Dungeons & Dragons and other RPGs to have fun, but sometimes — usually in stressful situations — emotions can run high. Players may say and do things around the gaming table that are not in the spirit of camaraderie. This can quickly shift the tone of the game from “fun” to “not fun.”

In 1983, TSR updated its Advanced Dungeons & Dragons hardcover books with new cover art and the iconic orange-spine design. However, they did so for only four of the five books available at the time: Monster Manual, Player’s Handbook, Dungeon Master’s Guide, and Deities & Demigods (the latter of which was retitled Legends & Lore).

This article offers suggestions and tips for Dungeon Masters who are starting a new campaign for their D&D gaming group.