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• The New DM Tools DM Tools has been rebuilt from the ground up. New look, no ads, Dungeons is back with fog of war and a free demo, and your saved encounters have come with us. Here's what's changed and what you need to know if you had an account on the old site. Read more
• Sigil is Shutting Down: Alternatives to Sigil, Roll20, Foundry VTT & Other Virtual Tabletops Sigil, the 3D virtual tabletop from D&D Beyond, shuts down at the end of October 2026. If you're looking for a Sigil alternative, or a Roll20, Foundry VTT, Fantasy Grounds, Owlbear Rodeo, TaleSpire or Tabletop Simulator alternative, here's how Dungeons, the free 3D tabletop on DM Tools, compares. Read more
• DM Tools Bronze, Silver & Gold If you haven’t already heard, DM Tools now has premium features as part of the new subscription plans, Bronze, Silver & Gold. All new users are part of the free tier, Bronze, from here you have the option of upgrading to our paid tiers, Silver and Gold for extra features and to be ready for future upgrades to existing services. Read more
• Moving your in-person game online In recent months, it has simply not been possible for most to run their usual table-top game in person. So your left with a couple of options, wither wait in out until you can next play again or switch to remote play online. This transition can be tricky for some, swapping miniatures and boards for virtual ones, or going to a voice chat only game, there are many ways to get the next best... Read more
• Running Encounters in D&D Calling for your players to roll initiative and begin an encounter can be one of the most hectic parts of playing Dungeons and Dragons. Without good planning and quick thinking, it's all too easy for combat to become a complete slog. Read more
• Taking notes between D&D sessions Taking notes in D&D is vital for any game with a story worth keeping track of. For players characters, it's on a personal preference for what you jot down, but in this post, we will figure out how to keep track of your adventure from the point of view of a dungeon master. Read more
• Building Cities & Towns in D&D Building an entire city town or village for your fantasy game can seem very daunting at first, but can also be one of the most fulfilling parts of your worldbuilding adventure. This is where the people of your story live and where your players will first explore. It's where the lore and storytelling take shape in a way previously untouched. Read more
• Creating a World Map for D&D Creating a world map can seem very daunting at first, but there are many different paths you can take depending on many factors. Before you move forward, take some time to figure out what you want from it and how much of your time and personal skill set you want to apply to it. Read more
• Worldbuilding from beginning to end How to create a campaign setting for D&D and similar systems. Ever since I ran my first D&d 5e campaign I’ve aspired to create my own world with deep lore with a slew of locations and NPC’s with enough depth to withstand any adventure thrown at it. I went straight into the deep end with this in mind when I began creating my own adventure, with little knowledge of what it takes to make a... Read more