The creators of Dungeons & Dragons will be releasing more free content throughout May, in order to make the self-isolation period go a little faster.
Dungeons & Dragons was intended to be a social hobby, but it's not always easy to get a group of five or six people together on a regular basis for gaming. Indeed, many early video game RPGs were created for the express purpose of emulating the Dungeons & Dragons experience for people who were unable to play it. The Internet has made it easier than ever for people to play online, and there are tools that exist to deal with some of the aspects of the game, like rolling dice or acting as a battle map.
It's impossible for most people to play Dungeons & Dragons at the moment due to the self-isolation period. As such, many people are using online resources to keep their game going during these times. Wizards of the Coast has announced on the official Dungeons & Dragons website that they will be offering daily free gaming material as part of its 'Stay At Home. Play At Home' initiative.
Wizards of the Coast has already given free access to The Lost Mine of Phandelver starter campaign in the past, though this freebie runs out on May 5. It's possible that Wizards of the Coast could extend this deadline as one of the free giveaways. The company has also given away adventures from the D&D Adventurers League, the most recent of which was Pool of Radiance Resurgent. The freebie will also include content specifically for kids, which has already included coloring book pages and digital backgrounds.
Dungeons & Dragons is one of the best games to play with a bunch of friends or strangers, but the self-isolation period has forced players to seek alternate methods for their games. Having access to online resources makes things easier for dungeon masters and players around the world, especially for people who are playing the game online. It will be interesting to see what free content is made available over the new few weeks.
Source: Wizards of the Coast