Friends & Fables is an AI-powered DnD 5e-inspired text RPG platform that lets you build, manage, and play campaigns with an AI Game Master. It provides world-building tools, a virtual tabletop, auto-tracking, multiplayer combat, and a library of user-created worlds. The AI Game Master (Franz) handles rules, combat, skill checks, and persistent memory, enabling ongoing campaigns wherever and whenever you are. The platform emphasizes accessibility, community, and creativity, with no credit card required to start playing and a Discord community for support and sharing worlds.
Key Features
- World Building: Create and customize your own campaign worlds with built-in world-building tools.
- Auto Tracking: Franz automatically tracks inventory, locations, HP, and other campaign state data.
- AI Game Master: An AI DM that handles rules, encounters, events, and story progression.
- Persistent Memory: Long-term memory so Franz remembers past events, NPCs, and campaigns across sessions.
- Skill Checks, Spells, and Mechanics: Franz can execute DnD 5e rules, including combat, spellcasting, and ability checks.
- Multiplayer Combat System: Supports multiplayer sessions (up to 6 players) with combat mechanics and turn-based actions.
- Customizable Franz: Personalize Franz with custom instructions and playstyle preferences.
- World Library & Templates: Access community-created worlds (e.g., Faladrim, Dirkshire, The Backrooms) and interact with a growing catalog of settings.
- Chat-based Virtual Tabletop: Text-driven gameplay with integration into a virtual tabletop experience.
- Accessibility: Play from various devices; no upfront credit card required.
How It Works
- Choose or build a world. Explore the library of worlds or create your own with world-building tools.
- Invite players and start a campaign. Run or join a session with friends in a chat-based tabletop environment.
- Let Franz run the game. Franz tracks the campaign, handles rules, manages NPCs and locations, and resolves skills and combat.
- Progress and persist. The system remembers past events, inventories, and character states for ongoing adventures.
Use Cases
- Create unique DnD 5e-inspired campaigns with custom settings.
- Run long-running campaigns with automated tracking and AI narration.
- Play cooperative adventures with friends in a lightweight, accessible format.
- Use the community-world library to quickly prototype or run ready-made adventures.
Safety and Licensing
- Not affiliated with Wizards of the Coast or Dungeons & Dragons. Content is user-generated and mirrors DnD 5e mechanics for a familiar experience.
Getting Started
- No credit card required to start playing.
- Join the official Discord community to meet players, share worlds, and get support.
- Access SRD/Guides and release notes for updates and new features.
Core Features
- World Building Tools: Design and customize your campaign world.
- Auto Tracking: Persistent inventory, locations, HP, and more.
- AI Game Master (Franz): Rules-compliant, engaging narrative drive.
- Long-Term Memory: Franz remembers past sessions and world state.
- Spells, Skill Checks, Combat: Full 5e-like mechanics with AI handling.
- Multiplayer Support: Play with up to 6 players in real-time campaigns.
- Customizable AI: Tailor Franz’s behavior to your group’s style.
- World Library: A growing collection of user-created settings.
- Cross-Device Play: Access from multiple devices without heavy setup.
How to Use Friends & Fables
- Browse the World Library or start a new world.
- Create your campaign and invite players (via link or Discord).
- Configure Franz with your preferred playstyle and instructions.
- Start playing; the AI GM guides story progress, combat, and world events.
Notes
- This tool enables a chat-based, AI-assisted tabletop experience focused on world-building and collaborative storytelling.
- The platform highlights community-created content and ongoing development.