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Dungeons & Dragons 5.5e (2024)

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Overview

D&D 5.5E (officially the 2024 core rules revision) is the modernized, updated evolution of the immensely popular
Log in to view. The new and updated version of the system was released to coincide with the game’s 50th anniversary. Rather than replacing 5th Edition with a completely new "6th Edition," 5.5E refines and expands upon the existing 5E framework and most of the already existing mechanics. It is maintaining backwards compatibility with the  adventure and source books from 5th Edition. Description D&D 5.5E is the continuation of the iconic d20-based heroic fantasy roleplaying game. Players take on the roles of daring adventurers and the Dungeon Master (DM) describes the world, the events, controls the monsters and non-player characters, and referees the rules. The 5.5E revision was driven heavily by years of player feedback and data on how tables actually run the game. As a result, the new core rulebooks, the Player’s Handbook (September 2024), Dungeon Master’s Guide (November 2024), and Monster Manual (February 2025) are better organized, have clarified language and wording, and try to bring a stronger balance between spellcasting and martial classes. It plays exactly like the 5th Edition, but with tighter mechanics, fewer confusing edge-cases, and more tactical options for the players to have a more unique approach and feel to their characters. System Overview & Key Features
Weapon Masteries This is a massive change to how martial classes are played in combat. Weapons now have specific "Mastery" properties, such as Cleave, Graze, or Push. This allows the characters to apply tactical, battlefield-controlling effects on their strikes rather than only rolling for standard damage on their turns.
Subclass Standardization All character classes now choose their defining subclass at Level 3. This standardizes character progression and prevents the narrative weirdness of a Level 1 character instantly unlocking ultimate magical bloodlines before they've even adventured.
Streamlined Conditions & Mechanics Historically clunky rules have been completely overhauled. For example:
Surprise Instead of enemies randomly losing their first turn, surprised combatants simply roll their Initiative with Disadvantage.
Exhaustion Replaced with a much simpler, cumulative 1-to-10 scale where each level of exhaustion simply subtracts from your d20 rolls and reduces your movement speed.
Hiding Normalized so that successfully hiding essentially grants the "Invisible" condition, removing ambiguity for the DM.
The Bastion System Introduced in the new Dungeon Master's Guide, this is an official customizable base-building system. It allows players to construct and manage their own strongholds. From arcane observatories to gambling dens.
Apex Monsters & Upgraded Threats The 2025 Monster Manual expanded the roster to over 500 creatures, redesigning legacy stat blocks to be more dynamic in combat. It also introduced "Apex Monsters". These are a higher Challenge Rating versions of classic monsters (like an Apex Hag) designed to serve as more challenging bosses or enemies adding more danger and flavor to the basic version of the creature.
Backwards Compatibility The core promise of 5.5E has been that you can still run older 5E adventure modules or campaign settings, even while adapting and using the newer ruleset and systems. If a table wants to bring a 2014 character class into a 5.5E game, the rules are there to accommodate, though it is highly encouraged to transition older characters to the updated 2024 mechanics, as the new systems bring  horizontal expansions to various classes and abilities.
Additional links Log in to view - Free basic ruleset for the 5.5E D&D

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DND5.5E
Dungeons & Dragons 5.5E (2024)
Online
Campaign
Dungeon of the Mad Maids
Players
1/5
Paid game
Paid game
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Dungeon of the Mad Maids

Paid game Paid game
Adult Adult
Female GM with 5+ years experience looking for 3-5 creative (and potentially chaotic) players to take on this bizarre comedic roleplay twist on Dungeon of the Mad Mage. This will be a more roleplay focused version of the dungeon crawl where you and your group of "professionals" will attempt to clean up the dungeon to get it ready to annihilate potential adventurers. It's silly, chill, and has a big focus on rule of cool!  You read that right. The famed mega dungeon has fallen into a state of disrepair. Who knows what the owner is doing, but one of his lackeys has had enough. This dungeon is a disgrace and any monster within it should be ashamed of themselves. Thankfully, this minion had the sense to call you and your team of “world-renowned” cleaners to sort this **** out. Rumour has it that adventurers are coming from all over the world to conquer the dungeon and its treasures, and that won’t do, that won’t do at all! At this rate, they’ll mop up (pun intended) all 23 floors in a matter of regularly scheduled hours. So, it’s up to you to turn this dungeon around. Make sure the monsters are up to scratch, whether that means negotiating, killing or replacing them is up to you. Check the traps, place them, re-arm them, try not to die to them. Clear out the trash and by that I mean any idiot that has wandered in and somehow hasn't ended up dead yet. Plus if you do a good job, I’m sure the boss won’t realise if a few pieces of loot go missing… ⏰ Sundays 7:30pm-10:30pm GMT   💸This is a paid game - $20/session 🎲 Level 5-20 👹 Any species (including monster species) & any official class 🧹 A fun change of pace to the traditional dungeon crawl 🧼 2024 rules (open to exceptions!) 🤩 Free Session 0 😂 Puns, innuendos, jokes and silly voices to be expected.   It was meant to be beautiful! Impassable! The ultimate dungeon that no adventurer could ever conquer. Now look at it. We’ve got grick infestations, troglodyte wars, guilds from the city acting like they own the place, and don’t even get me started on the mind flayers. Having a dungeon used to mean something you know. Maybe you can do something about that. Message me for more details or check out the game listing here!

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DND5.5E
Dungeons & Dragons 5.5E (2024)
Sydney
Oneshot
Bi-weekly one-shots in Sydney, Australia
Players
0/7
GM
1/1
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Bi-weekly one-shots in Sydney, Australia

Newbie friendly Newbie friendly
No paid games No paid games
Greetings fellow DnD-ers located in the Sydney, Australia area! This is a preliminary post to gain traction for the DnD 5e/5.5e one-shots I will be hosting at Forestville RSL (22 Melwood Ave) in the Northern Beaches area of Sydney, AUS. The tentative first session date is 18 May, 2026. Games will run from 6-10pm. A maximum of 7 people per game. Information about the specific module will be shared closer to the start date. Each module will run on a 3 week cycle, meaning I will run that particular module for 3 consecutive sessions before prepping a new one.  About me, the DM: I started playing DnD ~1 year ago and jumped into the role of Dungeon Mistress a couple of months after that. I've run one short campaign to completion and attempted a longer campaign with a different group, but discontinued that game due to a mismatch of player and DM expectations. I respect the DnD system as the mechanical, combat-oriented system it is and hope to reflect that in how manage my games. My purpose for starting up these bi-weekly games is to generate a DnD community/presence within the Northern Beaches area as it's a bit of a dead zone for this kind of thing.  These sessions are free to play. Just be respectful to me, the other players, and the space.  Until we meet, keep on adventuring!

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DND5.5E
Dungeons & Dragons 5.5E (2024)
Online
Campaign
Godfall - Dark Fantasy x Steampunk Campaign
Players
3/6
Paid game
Paid game
GM
1/1
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Godfall - Dark Fantasy x Steampunk Campaign

Paid game Paid game
Homebrew Homebrew
Female DM with 5+ years experience looking for 2-3 more players who love to roleplay, delve deep into lore and backstories, and get a kick out of scheming, plotting and exploiting a homebrew open world in a long term weekly DND campaign. In a world where corporations vie over powerful resources, the gods have fallen silent and every choice has consequences - the party finds themselves in Fracture, a lawless, violent land, that will make or break them. A violent airship crash has left them out of work and out of pocket, thankfully, there are plenty of opportunities here to make a few gold as long as you can keep from getting shot long enough. While we have already begun the adventure, it is not too late to join! We have a barbarian, an artificer and a bard/lock, but we're happy for any class to join the crew. $20/session  6:30pm - 9:30pm AEST (8:30am BST) 2024 rules with a few homebrew ones thrown in the mix, open to exceptions and edits. Starting at level 3 Any class or species (except Spelljammer), open to homebrew requests. All backstories will be integrated into the world and story, with each character getting a chance to explore them. So, if magical storms, corrupt corporations, and crystal super weapons sounds like your kind of thing - message me if you want to know more or check out the game listing here.

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DND5E
Dungeons & Dragons 5E
DND5.5E
Dungeons & Dragons 5.5E (2024)
Online
Jim
I am friendly, helpful, easily approachable and welcoming to all as long as you treat everyone with respect. I have always wanted to play more D&D but had found it a struggle to find a group. I can either be a player or give DMing a shot. I love making notes on what is happening during the campaign so I can catch people up on if they miss a session. Warning: If someone can't make a session and doesn't say anything until 10-15 minutes before the next session it's a pet peev so please don't do this unless it's an emergency and can't stop what's going on. I am 23 almost 24 and have played one 5e game and attempted to dm one 5e game both being (2015 version). I am from the UK timezone.
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Posted 2 hours ago
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DND5.5E
Dungeons & Dragons 5.5E (2024)
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taco
I've never played dnd before and im looking to join a group that can ease me in to the game while also having fun, I know the basics (kinda) and it seems like a really fun thing to do. Also I am 14 and every time I try to join a group it's 18+/20+ and it seems like there isn't any that I can join. If anyone has a group that i can join or is making one that's beginner friendly please respond to this post or dm me on discord. My discord is: s0ul_link24
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DND5.5E
Dungeons & Dragons 5.5E (2024)
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Berlin
Online
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I'm Alex! Teacher from Germany in my 30s, love to read and design campaigns, usually DMing one or two games a week myself, big gamer and movie enjoyer as well. I'm mostly a harmony seeking type, but I've RPed enough that I can handle some heat as well. You likely won't find me strategizing things out mid combat, I'll try to stay in character because I love the immersion, and I usually try to keep things tonally consistent. Looking forward to play with y'all!

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