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While it is abundantly clear that roleplaying games can easily provide lifetimes of fun, in recent years the reality that they're also a phenomenal outlet for socialization, connection, development and growth have also become not only incredibly apparent, but heavily documented. For us at SendingStone (as well as many tables around the world), the therapeutic elements of this wonderful hobby we all share became crystal clear during the several years of global pandemic, in which the many game systems we love not only continued to be a cherished hobby, but one of the main socialization methods we had to share space with each other.

Virtual tabletops (VTTs) keep multiplying, and a lot has changed since our last roundup. Fantasy Grounds went free. Foundry shipped version 14. Wizards of the Coast pulled the plug on Sigil, its 3D tabletop. Daggerheart came out, and Critical Role started Campaign 4 on the 2024 D&D rules.

In the world of Dungeons & Dragons (D&D), magic items hold a special place. They have the power to enhance a character's abilities, shape the outcome of epic quests, and become legendary artifacts in their own right. One such iconic item is the sending stone. The D&D version of cell phones, the rocky talkies themself—these magical stones, often used as a pair, allow communication over vast distances, bridging gaps and connecting adventurers like never before.

In Honor Among Thieves, Forge's vault is protected by Mordenkainen's arcane seal. You won't find a spell by that name in the rulebooks. The movie made it up and borrowed the name of the famous wizard Mordenkainen.

Themberchaud is the overfed red dragon of Gracklstugh. He first showed up in the adventure Out of the Abyss and later in the movie Honor Among Thieves. He uses the adult red dragon stats from the 2014 Monster Manual.