Outside of combat actions, skill checks are probably one of the most important gamified elements of Dungeons & Dragons, and the new D&D character sheet implements a deceptively simple change that ...

Create your first D&D character - step one (Image credit: Wizards of the coast) If you’re happy to create a character from scratch, you have some reading to do before you fill out your sheet.

Whether you're brand new to the world of traditional RPGs or a pen-and-paper veteran, knowing how to make a great RPG character is a valuable skill, and one that doesn't come easy. Sitting down to ...

If something doesn’t fit on a sheet, don’t use it. Decisions Are an Investment In D&D, a lot of decisions are required to create your character.

A guide to playing Dungeons & Dragons: Getting started with the classic RPG has never been easier. Polygon has expert advice for in-person and online play.

That said, the character options it affords you are limited compared to those in the D&D Player's Handbook. The handbook is the bible of D&D, and if you plan on playing for a while, you should ...

When you're first starting out, some classes are easier to master than others. These are the best Dungeons & Dragons classes for new players.

D&D and other tabletop games are best played sprawled across a dining room table, but I wondered how close we could get to that in-person roleplaying experience without spending 10 grand flying PC ...