Members of the r/DnD subreddit had a discussion about the best ways to play Dungeons & Dragons for those who don't have a dedicated tabletop group on-hand.
Redditor u/Nokwatcher69 took to the Dungeons & Dragons subreddit to ask if there was a way to both DM and play a session on a "solo adventure," for those who aren't already a part of a D&D group. Responses varied from people sharing their own resources on how to run a solo session to claims that playing a solo session is the same thing as writing a novel to some suggesting that playing a video game is the best alternative. One person directed the OP to a subreddit dedicated to the idea of playing solo, while others tried directing them to a subreddit for finding D&D groups.
One Redditor, u/SayethWeAll even shared a few short games they wrote themself, including one inspired by an old RuneScape quest. They then recommended a number of licensed D&D books meant specifically for players looking for a solo adventure.
Despite the adamancy of those who argued that solo sessions are either impossible or a waste of time, there appears to be a solid amount of resources and communities available to potential solo players. Still, games like Baldur's Gate or Pillars of Eternity, which some users suggested, are ample replacements for those craving a role-playing experience without a dedicated tabletop group.
The Dungeons & Dragons Community Is Strong
r/DnD isn't always so divided though. In a rare display of unanimity, Redditors joined together to condemn the strange choice of a D&D DM to nerf their rogue's sneak attack. On another occasion, they joined together to come up with solutions for a DM struggling to get one player to spend less time deciding what to do with their turn.
The company which owns Dungeons & Dragons, Wizards of the Coast, came into the spotlight recently when it announced its intention to remove the word "race" from D&D from all upcoming content. In the blog post announcement, it stated, "We understand 'race' is a problematic term that has had prejudiced links between real-world people and the fantasy peoples of D&D worlds. The usage of the term across D&D and other popular IP has evolved over time. Now it's time for the next evolution." The company also stated its plan to land on a new word to use in its place, but has not yet determined one and will be using "species" until one is found.
Resources to get started in the world of Dungeons & Dragons can be found on dndbeyond.com.
Source: Reddit