While not an essential aspect of the game, the tabletop setting has long been important to the core of Dungeons and Dragons. Gathering alongside friends, strategizing with miniatures, and rolling that game-changing attack in front of a live audience helps to not only build tension but community as well. With the game's player base expanding drastically in recent years, players from around the globe are now playing with each other. This means that while the accessibility of Dungeons and Dragons is at an all-time high that idyllic tableau of a tabletop adventure has become either impossible or infrequent for many players.