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Dungeons & Dragons
Newbie Sessions
Newbie friendly D&D for all types of players. Over 1,000 members and counting!
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Join our community Discord server to chat with like-minded people, find open groups, read the latest D&D news, browse our resources, and more!
* You will need to have Discord installed and a registered user account.
Where to start
Online D&D Groups
Find a group and learn D&D online with hundreds of other friendly newbies!
Become a Dungeon Master
Sign-up for our FREE dungeon master training program and become a DM!
Player Resources
Check out our Astral, Discord, and character guides to get started with virtual D&D.
Get Involved
Join our community and get involved as a player, DM, moderator, or team member.
Our mission
D&D Newbie Sessions is here to bridge the gap between new and experienced players. We run a variety of one-shots that don’t require long-term commitments. They allow you to get comfortable with D&D in a newbie-friendly setting. Click the button below to read our mission statement.
* One-shots are standalone adventures that are completed in a single sitting.
Wizards, webcams and what now?
Playing in a Newbie Session is easy. All you need for virtual games is a computer and microphone (webcams are optional). Everything else is provided. For in-person games, it’s even easier! Just show up and we’ll have everything else, including pre-gen characters which are ready to play. Read our FAQ to learn more about what to expect.
From our members
“D&D Newbie Sessions has been a lifesaver for me. I kept accidentally burning up my friends because I’m constantly on fire. Newbie Sessions taught me how to control my inner flame and bring order to my life. Now if only I could invite my girlfriend over to the Elemental Plane of Fire to meet my parents.”
(We had trouble translating this one) “Newbie Game People, thank for fun game.” [Something about big spiders] “You help lot with all things hiss click click darkness is less. Better fighting. You good.” [Something about missing breakfast] “Happy smile.” [Then he bit our interviewer and we had to run off]
“I shall destroy your world and impart upon you the very meaning of pain and misery! But before that, I do admit I had a great time at the Newbie Session game I attended. I think I learned something new about myself and destroying the DM, after the game ended, was very satisfying! I’ll be back. Whether you like it or not!“