# Obsidian for Tabletop Roleplaying Games This note collects resources for those using Obsidian for Tabletop Roleplaying Games (also known as TTRPGs), such as [Dungeons and Dragons](https://dnd.wizards.com) and [Traveller](https://www.mongoosepublishing.com/collections/traveller-rpgs). ## Getting Started - [Javalent's Plugins](https://github.com/javalent) - The Github Community for all of [[javalent]]'s plugins, which include most of the utilised plugins for Obsidian TTRPG. - [Obsidian TTRPG Community](https://github.com/Obsidian-TTRPG-Community) - A Github Community for TTRPG Members to convert and create more content for Obsidian. They are constantly adding new repositories and resources to their mix. - [Obsidian TTRPG Share Wiki](https://github.com/Obsidian-TTRPG-Community/ObsidianTTRPGShare/wiki) - A further collected list of resources that complement the items found on this page. - [Obsidian TTRPG Facebook Users Group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/obsidianttrpgusers) - A Facebook Community for Obsidian TTRPG Enthusiasts ### Game Mediators > [!info]- What is a Game Mediator (GM)? > **Aliases**: Dungeon Master, Game Manager, Game Master, Referee, Story Guide, Storyteller > > The GM takes on many roles for the purposes of the game. That of manager, referee, director, writer, etc. GM's portray the game world and all Non-Player Characters (NPCs) including adversaries, allies, and patrons. GM's also often handle management tasks such as session scheduling, note-taking, and general crowd control. > \- `@DragonBard#5391` - [[Obsidian and TTRPG|Obsidian for TTRPG]] - [[Blog]]: [Running Tabletop Games with Obsidian](https://blog.mjb.im/running-tabletop-games-with-obsidian) by Michael Barrett - [[Blog]]: [Non-Lazy DMs use Obsidian for D&D](https://nicolevanderhoeven.com/blog/20210930-non-lazy-dms-use-obsidian-for-dnd/) by [[nvanderhoevan|Nicole van der Hoevan]] - [[YouTube|YouTube Playlist]]: [Obsidian for DMing](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvLJHmYS4OnXZIvguaL6rnvkIbimzVqaI) by [[apolaine|Andy Polaine]] - [[YouTube|YouTube Video]]: [Lazy D&D Talk Show: Obsidian for DM Prep](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dh1nybxv_vQ&t=235s) by Slyflourish ### Players - [[Blog]]: [How I use Obsidian for D&D - Player's Edition](https://nicolevanderhoeven.com/blog/20210809-dnd-obsidian-player/) by [[nvanderhoevan|Nicole van der Hoevan]]. ### Both - [[YouTube|YouTube Video]]: [Let's Learn Obsidian](https://youtu.be/FVmdd942Y2c) by [[Josh Plunkett]]. A long form and beginner's introduction to Obsidian for TTRPG use - [[YouTube|YouTube Video]]: [Setting up a Pathfinder 2e Vault](https://youtu.be/-gJZe9BN9pU) by [[Josh Plunkett]]. How to set up a system-specific vault within Obsidian. - [[YouTube|YouTube Playlist]]: [Obsidian TTRPG](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV5XWfKkFpk7MJTKv5YdSSpT9b-vLslWu) by [[Josh Plunkett]]. A collection of videos explaining everything about TTRPG and Obsidian, including vault organisation and configuring plugins. - [[YouTube|YouTube Playlist]]: [Obsidian for TTRPGs](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-1Nqb2waX4XNDgF4y7Gcc2qaPmjWZHaR) by [[nvanderhoevan|Nicole van der Hoevan]]. A collection of videos from a player and game master's point of view in using Obsidian for TTRPGs. ## Appearance The following Themes and CSS Snippets are popular and widely used among the Obsidian TTRPG Community. ### Themes - [[AnuPpuccin]] - [[Ebullientworks]] - [[ITS Theme]] - [[Minimal]] ### CSS Snippets > [!hint] CSS Snippets are mostly compatible across themes. However, interactions can and do happen. If you experience any unexpected visual results, try disabling the snippet first. #### Utility - [[Center Tables]]: Use this snippet to apply a `cssclass` to your notes to center tables within that note. *This is also Built into many themes as a Style Settings option.* - [ITS Callouts](https://github.com/SlRvb/Obsidian--ITS-Theme/blob/eeb2870444c595293d2dae958a0e6603a0db5456/Snippets/S%20-%20Callouts.css): Adds many new callout styles, including wiki-style infoboxes. *You do not need to use this if you are using ITS Theme.* - [ITS Image Adjustments](https://github.com/SlRvb/Obsidian--ITS-Theme/blob/eeb2870444c595293d2dae958a0e6603a0db5456/Snippets/S%20-%20Images%20Adjustments.css): Expands the amount of image adjustments available to use. *You do not need to use this if you are using ITS Theme.* - [ITS Embed Adjustments](https://github.com/SlRvb/Obsidian--ITS-Theme/blob/eeb2870444c595293d2dae958a0e6603a0db5456/Snippets/S%20-%20Embed%20Adjustments.css): Quality of life embed adjustments. *You do not need to use this if you are using ITS Theme.* ## Notes - [Obsidian TTRPG Share](https://github.com/Obsidian-TTRPG-Community/ObsidianTTRPGShare): The Obsidian TTRPG Community's home for notes of all sorts. ### [[Campaign]] And [[One-Shot|One Shots]] > [!danger] Spoil Alerts May Be Found in These Notes - [[Campaign]]: [Two and a Half Strahds](https://notes.leahferguson.com/games/campaigns/two-and-a-half-strahds) - By [[Leah Ferguson]]. A collection of notes detailing a run through the DnD 5e Curse of Strahd campaign. - [[Campaign]]: [Hoard of the Dragon Queen](https://notes.leahferguson.com/games/campaigns/hoard-of-the-dragon-queen) - [[Leah Ferguson]]. A collection of notes detailing a run through the DnD 5e Hoard of the Dragon Queen campaign. - [[Campaign]]: [Days of Obligation](http://notes.leahferguson.com/games/campaigns/numenera-days-of-obligation) - A collection of notes detailing [[Leah Ferguson]]'s' and [[nvanderhoevan|Nicole van der Hoevan]]'s run through a [Numenera](http://numenera.com) campaign. - [[One-Shot|One-Shots]]: [One Shots of all Kinds](https://notes.leahferguson.com/60+Games/62+Campaigns/62.01+One+Shots/62.01+One+Shots) - [[Leah Ferguson]]. A collection of notes detailing One Shots with multiple TTRPG systems. - [[Blog]]: [TTRPG Games Index | Nicole van der Hoeven](https://notes.nicolevanderhoeven.com/ttrpgs/TTRPGs+Games+Index) by [[nvanderhoevan|Nicole van der Hoevan]]. An Index of current and past campaigns and the world-building with them. - [[Campaign]]: [Days of Obligation | Nicole van der Hoeven](https://notes.nicolevanderhoeven.com/ttrpgs/Days+of+Obligation/World) by [[nvanderhoevan|Nicole van der Hoevan]]. A collection of notes detailing Nicole's campaign with [[Leah Ferguson|Leah]] in the world of [Numenera](http://numenera.com). ### Tables - [[Obsidian Dice Roller Tables Collection|Obsidian Dice Roller Tables Collection]]: Formatted tables created by WychWitch for use with the [[obsidian-dice-roller|Dice Roller]] plugin. ### Templates - [BagOfTips Github Repo](https://github.com/BagOfTips/Community-TTRPG-Obsidian-Vault/tree/main): The home of some very popular templates used within the TTRPG community. - [Obsidian Table Top Templates](https://github.com/mProjectsCode/Obsidian-Table-Top-Templates): [[mProjectsCode]]'s' Templates and a Vault structure for TTRPG campaigns and worldbuilding. - [[YouTube Channels|YouTube Channel]]: [@BagOfTips](https://www.youtube.com/@BagOfTips/) presents a small channel on using their specialised templates with Obsidian. ## Vaults ### Download and Play Vaults >[!tip] `SRD` refers to `System Reference Documents` which are usually a collection of paired down rules provided by publishers for third parties to play and design custom content. We are also using this term to define "Starter" vaults created by and for the Obsidian TTRPG Community. #### 13th Age - [13th Age SRD](https://github.com/Obsidian-TTRPG-Community/13th-Age-SRD-Markdown): A starter vault for 13th Age 1 and soon to be 13th Age 2, with [[obsidian-5e-statblocks|Fantasy Statblocks]] and [[obsidian-dice-roller|Dice Roller]] support. #### Dungeons and Dragons - [D&D 5E SRD REmastered](https://github.com/OldManUmby/DND.SRD.Wiki): The SRD for 5e, available for Obsidian and other formats. #### FATE - [Fate Condensed SRD](https://github.com/Rarstyak/Fate-Condensed-SRD): A basic vault for use in playing [Fate Condensed](https://www.faterpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Fate-Condensed-SRD-CC-BY.html). #### [Ironsworn RPG](https://www.ironswornrpg.com) - [ObsidianSworn](https://github.com/lolbat/ObsidianSworn): A basic vault for use in playing Ironsworn. - [Ironsworn SRD](https://github.com/Obsidian-TTRPG-Community/Ironsworn-SRD-Markdown): A more comprehensive Ironsworn, complete with [[obsidian-dice-roller|Dice Roller]] support. - [Ironsworn Obsidian Template](https://github.com/danreuben/ironsworn-obsidian-template): An advanced Ironsworn Vault, with support for [[obsidian-leaflet-plugin|Obsidian Leaflet]], [[obsidian-contextual-typography|Contextual Typography]], and [Inline Scripts](https://github.com/jon-heard/obsidian-inline-scripts). ##### Starforged - [Forged in Obsidian](https://github.com/ericbright2002/Forged_in_Obsidian): An advanced Ironsworn Vault with support for [Inline Scripts](https://github.com/jon-heard/obsidian-inline-scripts). ## Community Plugins and Scripts ![[Plugins for TTRPG#Plugins in this category]] ### Scripts - [SRD Obsidian Importer](https://github.com/mProjectsCode/d20pfsrd_obsidian_importer) - [[mProjectsCode]]'s script to scrape and import the excellent [d20pfsrd](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/) and [5esrd](https://www.5esrd.com/) into Obsidian. %% Hub footer: Please don't edit anything below this line %% # This note in GitHub <span class="git-footer">[Edit In GitHub](https://github.dev/obsidian-community/obsidian-hub/blob/main/04%20-%20Guides%2C%20Workflows%2C%20%26%20Courses/for%20TTRPG.md "git-hub-edit-note") | [Copy this note](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/obsidian-community/obsidian-hub/main/04%20-%20Guides%2C%20Workflows%2C%20%26%20Courses/for%20TTRPG.md "git-hub-copy-note") | [Download this vault](https://github.com/obsidian-community/obsidian-hub/archive/refs/heads/main.zip "git-hub-download-vault") </span>