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The history of Dungeons & Dragons, legendary campaign settings, edition deep-dives, and guides for Dungeon Masters.

Campaign Settings

Dark Sun: The Post-Apocalyptic World of Athas

No gods, no metal, no mercy — Dark Sun's brutal world of Athas remains one of D&D's most requested and unforgettable settings.

Mar 6, 2026 · 9 min read
5e Compatible Games

Ultramodern5: Modern and Futuristic Action for 5e

Dias Ex Machina turns 5e into a modern and futuristic action engine with firearms, vehicles, and cyberpunk archetypes.

Mar 4, 2026 · 7 min read
Campaign Settings

Ravenloft: D&D's Domain of Dread and Gothic Horror

From a single 1983 adventure module to one of 5e's best-selling books — the enduring appeal of Strahd von Zarovich and gothic horror in D&D.

Mar 3, 2026 · 9 min read
5e Compatible Games

Dark Matter: A 5e Campaign Setting Among the Stars

Mage Hand Press blends magic and technology in a space-fantasy setting that feels like Firefly crossed with D&D.

Mar 1, 2026 · 7 min read
Campaign Settings

Planescape: Where Philosophy Meets Fantasy

In the city at the center of the multiverse, belief shapes reality and factions war over the meaning of existence.

Feb 27, 2026 · 9 min read
5e Compatible Games

Five Torches Deep: Old-School Dungeon Crawling with 5e Bones

What if 5e played like an old-school dungeon crawl? Five Torches Deep strips the rules to their leanest and deadliest.

Feb 26, 2026 · 7 min read
Campaign Settings

Eberron: D&D Meets Pulp Noir and Steampunk

Keith Baker's contest-winning setting broke every D&D convention and proved the game could be so much more than medieval fantasy.

Feb 24, 2026 · 9 min read
5e Compatible Games

Adventures in Middle-earth: Tolkien's World Through 5e Rules

Cubicle 7's now out-of-print adaptation remains one of the finest 5e-compatible games ever made, bringing Tolkien's world to life.

Feb 22, 2026 · 7 min read
Campaign Settings

Dragonlance: The Saga of Krynn

The setting that proved D&D could tell epic, novel-worthy stories — Dragonlance's legacy runs deep.

Feb 20, 2026 · 8 min read
5e Compatible Games

Esper Genesis: Sci-Fi Meets 5e in a Space Opera RPG

Alchemical Studios converted the 5e engine into a full space opera RPG — complete with starships, blasters, and psychic powers.

Feb 19, 2026 · 6 min read
Campaign Settings

Greyhawk: Gary Gygax's Original Campaign World

The world where D&D was born — Greyhawk is the original campaign setting and home to many of the game's most iconic spells and villains.

Feb 17, 2026 · 8 min read
5e Compatible Games

Broken Weave: Post-Apocalyptic Fantasy for 5e

What happens when magic itself is destroyed? Broken Weave explores grief, survival, and hope in a shattered fantasy world.

Feb 15, 2026 · 7 min read