Running D&D online is not the same as running it at a physical table. This category gathers DM Tips about online DMing and digital tools: how to adapt your style for virtual play and how to use software without letting it take over your game.

Here you’ll find advice on choosing and using virtual tabletops and voice/video platforms, keeping players engaged when everyone is behind a screen, and simplifying your prep with digital tools instead of multiplying it. The focus is on making online sessions feel fast, clear and personal, not like a slow spreadsheet with dice.

Topics in this section include:

• How to structure online sessions to fight fatigue and distraction
• How to decide what really needs visual support (maps, handouts) and what doesn’t
• How to manage audio, webcams and etiquette in voice/video calls
• How to organise your notes and rules references with digital tools
• How to move a campaign from in-person to online (or hybrid) without losing momentum

If you run games on Roll20, Foundry, Discord or any other platform, these tips will help you leverage the tools without becoming their servant, so your online D&D games stay focused on the story and the players, not on the interface.