Free5e: A Free Open-Source Dungeons and Dragons Alternative

A project in Leadville, CO by Dale Critchley
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Fully free, Creative Commons D&D-compatible core books—accessible, affordable, and open for everyone. Help us bring DnD to the world!
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Average Daily Pledges: $511
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Funding: $18,407 of $14,000
Dates: Mar 25th -> May 1st (37 days)
Project By: Dale Critchley
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Latest News

See, hear, and touch!

April 21st - via: kickstarter.com
In this update: Physical Rewards for Digital Backers Audio Update Spell Art Previews Hi Backers!  Physical Rewards for Digital BackersIf you backed this project at a tier without physical rewards but would like physical add-ons, Kickstarter doesn't... (Read More)

Listening to Concerns about Audio

April 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Have you ever made a difficult decision—one you believed was the best option under the circumstances—only to later reconsider after hearing other perspectives? Accessibility has always been the core priority of this project. From the start, we... (Read More)

We Did It! The Player’s Guide is Funded!

April 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Mark your calendars. The world changed today. And this time, for the better. Thanks to you, the Free5e Player’s Guide is happening! This isn’t just a book—it’s a world-changer. With it, we’re making TTRPGs more inclusive, flexible, and... (Read More)

More Backer Book Discounts

April 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Two critical successes in a row! In our last update, we figured out how to give US Backers a discount on the print-on-demand books, even though we're making them available at cost. After spending 2 days researching and talking to printers, we found... (Read More)

We figured out a backer discount for the printed at-cost books!

March 30th - via: kickstarter.com
In this update: Backer Discount when books are finished Compatibility Logo Survey We have great news. Sort of impossible news. It’s the sort of news that comes from our passionate commitment to you, our appreciation for your support, and a lot of... (Read More)

Free5e is bigger than you may realize

March 28th - via: kickstarter.com
I learned to play D&D in 1982 during the Satanic Panic. We first played during Boy Scout camp and were hooked. But we couldn’t afford the books, so we just used d6s pulled from a Monopoly box, notebook paper (graph paper was too expensive), and... (Read More)

Free5e Kickstarter: Open-source D&D alternative is already free to download ahead of crowdfunding

March 23rd - via: geeknative.com
This free, open-source alternative to the 5th edition of the world’s most popular tabletop roleplaying game aims to break down the barriers that have historically limited access to the hobby. The Kickstarter is scheduled to launch on Tuesday, March 25th. (Read More)

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