Tag Dungeon Master Advice

Table Handouts: Using Physical Items at the Table

A collection of physical D&D table handouts including letters, forms, maps, and documents used during a tabletop roleplaying game.

January 22, 2026

Physical handouts can do more than add flavor—they change how players interact with information. Learn when and why to use letters, forms, maps, and props at the D&D table.

Dungeon Master prep checklist, dice, and notebook on a candlelit table

January 16, 2026

A new DM’s guide to prepping your first session without drowning in notes—what to prep, what to skip, and a checklist that keeps you calm on game night.

An empty Dungeon Master’s chair at a tabletop RPG table, surrounded by dice and notes, symbolizing the start of a new DM’s journey.

January 2, 2026

Before rules, prep, or adventures, every new Dungeon Master must answer one question: why do you want to DM? This guide explores motivation, fear, and finding your place behind the screen.