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Using Color Rings on D&D Beyond’s Maps VTT Effectively

Dungeons and Dragons virtual tabletop battle map with colored rings around tokens showing conditions like concentration and restrained

April 15, 2026

Color rings in D&D Beyond’s Maps VTT aren’t just cosmetic, they’re one of the simplest ways to track conditions, reduce confusion, and speed up combat. Here’s how to use all 11 colors effectively at your table.

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Warm tabletop lighting illuminating a Dungeons & Dragons game table with dice, character sheets, and miniatures during an immersive RPG session.

March 19, 2026

Lighting is one of the most powerful, and overlooked, tools for immersion at the tabletop. In this installment of Ritual at the Table, we explore how subtle changes in lighting shape attention, tension, and atmosphere during long-form RPG campaigns.