RPG Tools

This page is going to be the beginning of some tools for RPGs (like D&D) that I find useful and citations for books that I'm using in current games. It is a constant work in progress, as I find new tools.

Online Resources

 * The Hypertext d20 SRD - All you need to know about the Dungeons & Dragons d20 system - from the basics, to complex systems like psionics, you'll find it all here. This is a great place to go if you don't have access to the physical books, whether creating a character or referencing something while in the thick of a game.


 * Dungeons & Dragons Wiki - Another SRD reference, but this time in wiki format. Very similar to the Hypertext d20 SRD.


 * Official D&D SRD - Not as nicely organized as the Hypertext d20 SRD, but full of official Wizards of the Coast documents and resources (if that matters to you). There is a link to an all-inclusive zip file for the entire SRD at the bottom of the page.


 * D&D Character Sheets - A variety of different character sheets, so you can find one that you like. There are even specialized character sheets for certain classes and prestige classes. D&D v3.5 character sheets are at the top, but there are also D&D v3.0 character sheets listed near the bottom of the page.


 * The Forgotten Realms Wiki - If you don't have any Forgotten Realms source books, this is a great place to find both general and detailed information about this campaign setting. It is set up just like any other wiki on the web, but most information comes straight out of the source books themselves. A lot of my campaign resources link to pages from this wiki.


 * Twiddla Team Whiteboard - A self-proclaimed "no-setup, web-based meeting playground". Software like this is invaluable if you are running an online campaign, as it can be used to share handouts or draw maps. Twiddla does not require any registration unless you want to pay for it and gain access to additional features, like being able to save and reload your whiteboard.


 * Hamete Virtual Dice Server - An online virtual dice roller. No programs to download and install, it's completely form-based. Common dice rolls (like 1d-anything or 3d6) are pre-set in button form, which is nice and convenient.


 * Easy Village Maps - This is a great resource that explains an easy method of generating maps for villages in your RPG. All you need is dice, paper, a pen or pencil, and a little bit of creativity.

Source Books

 * Greenwood, Ed; Jeff Grubb, Don Bingle (1993). Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting. TSR, Inc. ISBN 1-56076-617-4.
 * Greenwood, Ed; Sean K Reynolds, Skip Williams, Rob Heinsoo (2001). Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting. Wizards of the Coast. ISBN 0-7869-1836-5.
 * Baker, Richard; James Wyatt (2004). Player's Guide to Faerûn. Wizards of the Coast. ISBN 0-7869-3134-5.
 * Boyd, Eric L.; Mona, Erik (2002). Faiths and Pantheons. Wizards of the Coast. ISBN 0-7869-2759-3.