A curated collection of lightweight, privacy-focused, and offline-capable utilities for Game Masters running in-person D&D, Pathfinder, and Cyberpunk campaigns behind the screen
Running tabletop RPG sessions shouldn't require juggling multiple browser tabs, paying recurring subscriptions, or depending on cloud servers during a game. TTRPG Helper was built from scratch with a modern desktop architecture (Tauri, React, TypeScript, SQLite) to provide...
Completely free, offline desktop combat tracker and tactical battle map for in-person D&D, Pathfinder, and Cyberpunk games
Roll20 is the free, easy way to play tabletop games (such as pen and paper RPGs) online with others. It's completely web-based, so it runs right in your browser. It supports video and voice chat, background music, character sheets, a massive art library, and more!
Foundry VTT is a standalone application built for experiencing multiplayer tabletop RPGs using a feature-rich and modern self-hosted application where your players connect directly through the browser.
Owlbear Rodeo is an attempt to make a web app to run tabletop encounters without the complicated setup process needed for other VTTs.
Obsidian is a note-taking app that lets you create a personal knowledge graph with ease. It is designed for non-linear thinking and allows you to easily link your notes together wiki-style.
Using dedicated offline and lightweight tools helps keep combat running smoothly at the table without laggy browser tabs or subscription paywalls
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