Samantha Nelson is a freelance journalist who has been covering tabletop RPGs and board games for nearly 10 years for numerous outlets. She also regularly reviews TV and movies, with a focus on ...

Dungeons & Dragons is the most popular tabletop RPG in the world and one of the best entry points into roleplaying. However, running a D&D game can be intimidating for those who've never done so.

In terms of sheer materials included, you won’t do much better than the Heroes of the Borderlands starter set. Where previous starter sets offered pre-generated character sheets, a set of dice, and ...