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Oct 2, 2024 | startplaying.games | Sergio Solorzano

October is here, bringing the spooky season into full swing (although let’s face it, I saw people bringing out the witch hats as early as last week). While you’re busy planning out your horror one-shots for Halloween, you may not have the time to keep up with the latest tabletop gaming news.

Aug 26, 2024 | startplaying.games | Sergio Solorzano

Wizards of the Coast faced another controversy last week, so the time is ripe to generate some good press. A conveniently timed D&D Direct might just be the answer. In the August 27, 2024 DnD Direct, the company gave one last preview of the 2024 Player’s Handbook, revealed future campaign storylines, showed some Project Sigil, and brought some surprises. Read on to see the breakdown of each big scoop and decide for yourself if it’s enough to get you excited about DnD 2024 and Beyond.

Mar 13, 2024 | startplaying.games | Sergio Solorzano

It’s news time once again, dear readers! For those who don’t know, StartPlaying isn’t just the best place to find an open game with a professional Game Master. We also bring you roleplay inspiration, thoughtful personal articles, and the biggest stories of the week. This time around, we see big plans for D&D’s 50th anniversary, an upsetting inclusion in PAX East’s booth lineup, more “potential” for AI, and a surprise appearance by a JRPG favorite. Yeah, this one is about us.

Oct 20, 2023 | startplaying.games | Sergio Solorzano

Let’s get right to it: it’s spooky month, Halloween is right around the corner, and you want to play a horror-themed tabletop RPG. There are many systems that deliver the thrills, but which one is right for you? And how do you find a group of players when most people can’t be bothered to learn a new game?