Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition 2024
Dive into the Forgotten Realms with updated rules, fresh art, and streamlined gameplay.

Creator Info

  • Designer(s): Jeremy Crawford, Chris Perkins, Mike Mearls
  • Artist(s): Tyler Jacobson, Wylie Beckert, Denman Rooke, Nathaniel Himawan, Alditha Siregar, Marcela Medeiros, Ignatius Budi
  • Publisher: Wizards of the Coast (Official Site)
  • Game Page: D&D 5e 2024

Overview of the Game

  1. What is this game about?
    A collaborative, story-driven fantasy RPG where players embody heroes, explore vast realms, and face epic challenges guided by a Dungeon Master.
  2. Game lineage and inspiration:
    Tracing its roots to the original 1974 rules by Gygax & Arneson, 5E 2024 consolidates decades of evolution into a balanced, accessible system that celebrates both exploration and storytelling.
  3. What makes Dungeons & Dragons 5E RPG unique?
    • Advantage/Disadvantage mechanic: Simplifies modifiers and heightens drama.
    • Bounded accuracy: Keeps play challenging at all levels.
    • Modular revision: Updated subclasses, optional feats, and clearer rules based on community feedback.
  4. Who will love it?
    • Veteran players eager for refined rules and fresh content
    • Newcomers seeking an approachable, narrative-rich RPG
    • Groups balancing tactical combat with roleplaying and exploration

Dice System

  1. Core Mechanic: Roll a d20 + relevant proficiency and ability modifiers against a target number; critical success/failure on natural 20/1
  2. Dice Needed:  d4, d6, d8, d10, d12, d20 (Full "standard" set of polyhedral dice)

A Helpful Video: "How to play D&D — Absolute beginner's guide (2024)"