For online games, virtual tabletops like Roll20 or FoundryVTT can replace miniatures and maps. Furthermore, tools like Zoom or Discord can help you play online and connect with friends near and far. I Have All the People and Things, Now What? How to Play Dungeons and Dragons Create Your...
This allows the players to see what the other players are doing and possibly come up with stories that connect them with each other. If two players can come up with a story to link with each other’s events, each player gets an extra level in the skill of their choice. The skill can...