The Blog
Guides for the table
and the app
Plain-English help with fifth-edition tabletop roleplaying, and getting the most from your character sheet.
Beginner's guide
How to Make a Fifth-Edition Character
Species, class, background, ability scores and gear — a full walkthrough for your first character, no rulebook required.
Using the app
New to 5e? How the App Works in 5 Minutes
Every tab explained, and how a real session maps onto Prepare → Play → Remember → Grow.
Coming soon
How Spell Slots Actually Work
Charges, not a list — why casting the same spell twice needs two slots, and what "upcasting" means.
Coming soon
Running Your First Session as a New Player
What to actually expect at the table, and how to not feel lost in your first hour of play.
Coming soon
Offline vs. the Big Subscription Apps
What "no account, no paywall" actually buys you at the table — and where it costs you.