How to find a D&D group online in 2026
Where to find a D&D group in 2026: StartPlaying, Groupfinder, Roll20's board, r/lfg, Discord and more, with what each costs and who each one suits.
Guides for running games online
Practical walkthroughs for game masters: getting a table online, picking a VTT, setting up lighting, and choosing which rules to run.
How to run D&D online in 2026
Moving your D&D game online for the first time? What you actually need (a VTT, voice chat, sheets), what you don't, and how to run the first session well.
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The best virtual tabletops for D&D in 2026
Nine VTTs for D&D compared on price, free tier, lighting, character sheets and setup: RollQuest, Roll20, Foundry, Owlbear Rodeo, D&D Beyond Maps and more.
A free VTT with no download: the browser tabletops in 2026
Which virtual tabletops run entirely in the browser, what each free tier includes, and what no-download play means on Chromebooks, tablets and managed laptops.
Roll20 alternatives in 2026: eight VTTs compared
Eight Roll20 alternatives compared on why people leave: the lighting paywall, the interface, price. Foundry, Owlbear Rodeo, Fantasy Grounds, RollQuest and more.
The best free virtual tabletops in 2026
Seven free VTTs compared on what's actually free: fog, lighting, sheets, your own maps and player limits. RollQuest, Roll20, Owlbear, D&D Beyond Maps and more.
5e or 5.5e? Running the 2024 D&D rules on a VTT
The 2024 rules changed species, backgrounds and weapon mastery. What it means for your online table, which VTTs support 5.5e, and how to run a mixed group.
How to set up dynamic lighting for online D&D
Walls, doors, light sources, token vision: the four things every VTT's dynamic lighting needs, how long each takes, and the mistakes that make a map look wrong.
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