Independent Communities for DnD Players

FAQ

What are dnd communities?

Communities for Dungeons and Dragons players to find groups, run campaigns, and discuss the game. Discord is the primary platform, with servers for new players, liveplay shows, and large open-world D&D campaigns running West Marches-style games.

How many DnD independent communities are listed on Hive Index?

Hive Index lists 4 DnD independent communities on Independent Platforms. Most listings with size data are gigantic (50%) or large (25%). We only have a handful of listings so far, so treat these numbers as directional. The main DnD topic page covers every platform we track for this topic.

What features do these independent communities include?

Forum is the most common (100%). Others that show up often include newsletter and online/offline events. Use the feature filters above the list to narrow results.

Are there free dnd independent communities?

1 of 4 (25%) are free to join. The rest require payment, an application, or both.

Which dnd independent communities are most popular on Hive Index?

On Hive Index, the default Popular sort surfaces Myth-Weavers, D&D Beyond, Roll20, and Giant In The Playground Forum first. Popularity reflects visitor interest in communities on the site, not a universal quality score. Use the sort menu for Ratings, Largest, or Newest.

How does Hive Index collect and rank listings?

Listings are submitted by community builders and researchers, reviewed for topic relevance, and updated with platform, feature, member, review, and traffic data where available. Member counts are approximate. Popular reflects visitor interest in communities on the site, with richer profiles breaking ties. Ratings, Largest, and Newest use review scores, reported member counts, and listing age instead.

When was this list last updated?

This page was last updated 10/2/2023, based on the most recent change to the topic or its listings. We refresh entries when communities are submitted, claimed, or reviewed, and we update member counts, features, and traffic data on an ongoing basis.