5e.tools: An all-in-one digital library that gives free, instant access to every rule, monster, and item in the game, making it an essential reference for quick lookups during short sessions.
Adventurers League: An organized, uniform play system that allows middle schoolers to create characters they can take and play at any official D&D event or setting worldwide.
Cheeky Kokako: A beginner-friendly tutorial series that breaks down the complex parts of character creation—like races, classes, and combat—into simple, bite-sized lessons that help players build their first heroes without feeling overwhelmed by the full rulebook.
D&D Beyond: A digital companion that does the math and rule-searching for you, helping to play faster and focus on the story instead of the paperwork.
What did we do today?
Were you absent? Had to make up work in another class? Had band? Forgot? Check what we did on the day you missed! (Older dates are at the bottom)
1.) Watched first 9 minutes of "Stephen Colbert's D&D Adventure" as an introduction to the game
2.) Went around the room to discuss what experience each person has with playing D&D and why they want to learn
3.) Break into tentative groups and design movie poster based on the vibe we want to bring to our games
4.) Character Challenge: Before next week figure out the following things about your potential character -
Name
Race (or narrow it down to two or three options)
Class (same as race, at least narrow it down)
1 cool thing your character can do
The vibe your character brings to the group