D&D Alternatives Compared: Pathfinder 2e, Critical Core, and Shadowdark
Dungeons & Dragons is the default front door to fantasy roleplaying, and for good reason: it's everywhere, and finding players is easy. But "most popular" isn't "best for every group." Groups go looking for something else when they want one of four things: deeper tactical combat, faster and deadlier dungeon crawls, a gentler and more structured start for young or…