The best D&D Discord bots in 2026
The Discord bots worth adding for a D&D game, sorted by job: dice, scheduling, text roleplay and recording, plus the bots you're better off skipping.
The SCRY blog
Guides for keeping a long campaign in order, from the DM who builds SCRY.
A fantasy calendar for your D&D campaign, and what to do with it
Fantasy calendars for D&D, from Harptos to homebrew, and the part most DMs skip: using the date to make your world move while the party is busy.
How to set up Obsidian for a D&D campaign that lasts
Most Obsidian guides for DMs stop at setup. This one builds your vault in stages, from session one to session thirty, so it still holds up when it matters.
A session zero checklist for online games
A session zero checklist for D&D games played on Discord, including the parts most lists skip: scheduling, what gets written down and who can read it.
World Anvil alternatives for DMs in 2026
Why DMs leave World Anvil and where they go next: LegendKeeper, Kanka, Obsidian and Notion, sorted by the reason you're leaving, with 2026 prices.
The best D&D note-taking apps for DMs in 2026
A look at the apps DMs use for campaign notes, from Obsidian and World Anvil to a plain Google Doc, and which kind of DM each one suits.
How to record a D&D session on Discord
Discord has no record button for voice. Here are the ways DMs record their sessions, what each one gives you, and how to tell your table first.
How to take session notes as a DM without missing the game
Practical ways to keep D&D session notes while you run the game, from a short list of names at the table to a ten-minute write-up after everyone logs off.
How to run a Daggerheart campaign on Discord
A practical guide to running Daggerheart over Discord, from dice and character sheets to campaign frames and keeping notes between sessions.