The Arcane Library

Foundry VTT is a self-hosted, modern virtual tabletop application that revolutionized the digital RPG space upon its release in 2020. Developed by Andrew Clayton, it recently celebrated its five-year anniversary with the launch of Version 13. Unlike its subscription-based competitors, Foundry provides a powerful, high-performance environment that runs in a web browser while giving the Game Master total control over their data and hosting. It is widely considered the "Gold Standard" for power users and tactical GMs. Description Foundry VTT is built on modern web technologies (Node.js and WebGL), allowing for hardware-accelerated visuals that outclass almost any other browser-based platform. It is a "buy-once, own-forever" product where the GM hosts the server locally or via a cloud service, and players connect for free through their browser. Its true strength lies in its modularity; with thousands of community-made modules, a GM can transform the software from a simple dice roller into a fully automated, cinematic video-game-like experience. System Overview & Key Features One-Time Purchase Model There are no monthly fees or feature gating. Once you buy a license, you own the software and all future core updates. You can host an unlimited number of players, and they never have to pay a cent to join your games. Dynamic Lighting and Vision Foundry's lighting engine is best-in-class. It supports per-token vision, "fog of war" that persists between sessions, and complex light sources (like flickering torches or pulsing magical orbs) that interact realistically with walls and doors in real-time. Extensive Module Library The community has created over 2,000 free modules that add everything from "3D Dice" and "Animated Weather" to "Automated Combat" that handles math, resistance, and condition tracking automatically when a player rolls an attack. V13 "ApplicationV2" UI The 2025/2026 updates introduced a reimagined user interface. It is faster, more accessible, and allows for much better window management, reducing the "screen clutter" that previously plagued the software during complex sessions. Self-Hosting and Data Privacy Because you host the server, your maps, character sheets, and campaign notes are stored on your own hardware (or your chosen cloud provider). You aren't reliant on a third-party company's servers staying online to access your game. Massive System Support While it is famous for its "premium" level support for Pathfinder 2e and D&D 5e, Foundry supports over 200 different RPG systems, many of which feature official, high-quality modules from publishers like Free League and Paizo. Additional links foundryvtt.com - Official Foundry VTT website and Knowledge Base forge-vtt.com - The Forge (The most popular specialized hosting service for Foundry) r/FoundryVTT : Active community for support and module discovery

At Session Zero Heroes we believe in the power of storytelling through tabletop roleplaying games and use a wide variety of systems to create these stories which we share through the podcast medium. From hilarious to emotional our stories and themes come in all shapes and sizes and help us to create amazing series and one-shots for your listening pleasure! Our first show: Benders & Brews: An Avatar Legends Actual Play is the one that started it all! In this series, we jump into the world of Avatar the Last Airbender as a group of teens fight back against rival tea shops and the occasional run-in with pirates and the Fire Nation in order to save their own tea shop: The Blissful Brew. Our other, a Dungeons & Dragons series called Criminals of Isla Numus where a group of characters are thrown into a deity's pocket dimension with the goal of making 1,000,000 gold in the span of a year’s time. Will they be able to overcome a variety of obstacles and struggles and accomplish their task? Links sessionzeroheroes.com - Official website youtube.com - Youtube channel discord.gg - Discord server

My First Dungeon is the tabletop roleplaying podcast that helps game masters learn new games and make each one better than the last. Each season of My First Dungeon features a new indie TTRPG including games like Orbital Blues, DIE, 10 Candles, The Wildsea, and so many more.Each season features an interview with the creator where they teach the GM how to play and give them all the best tips and tricks for running the game. Then we bring together an all-star cast of performers to play a game and then infuse it with original music and our award-winning sound design. There’s no better way to learn a new game than a season of My First Dungeon. Links manysidedmedia.com - Podcast website discord.gg - Discord server youtube.com - Podcast playlist