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Frequently Asked Questions

Ways to Play
Can I play D&D solo?
Yes. TableForge works as a solo TTRPG. You play a single character, and the AI dungeon master runs the world, voices every NPC, and adjudicates the rules. Solo play is a first-class use case, not an afterthought. Many of our players run their own one-character campaigns.
Can two friends play D&D together?
Yes. Duo campaigns are one of the most common ways to play TableForge. Two players, two characters, one AI dungeon master. You can play in real-time when you're both online, or asynchronously when schedules don't line up.
Can my full group play together?
Yes. TableForge supports up to 6 players in a single campaign, depending on your plan. The AI dungeon master tracks initiative, manages NPCs, and keeps the story moving for the whole table. You can play synchronously or asynchronously, whichever fits your group.
Do we all need to be online at the same time?
No. TableForge supports both real-time and async play. Take your turn whenever you can. The DM holds the thread until everyone has acted, then continues the scene.
Getting Started
Do I need to know D&D to play?
No. TableForge handles all the rules automatically. If you want to learn what's happening under the hood, our Primer explains dice, ability scores, combat, and spells in plain language.
How do I start a campaign?
Sign up for free, create a character, and start a new campaign. The AI Dungeon Master takes it from there. You can invite friends or play solo.
Is TableForge free?
Yes. The free tier gives you the full product for 60 DM narration turns, which is roughly one full session. After that, paid plans start at $14.99/mo. The host subscribes; guests play free. See pricing.
Rules & Mechanics
What ruleset does TableForge use?
The SRD 2024 (5e), published under Creative Commons by Wizards of the Coast. We use a dedicated rules engine, not the AI, to adjudicate combat, spells, conditions, and dice rolls. This means consistent, correct rulings every time.
Can I use homebrew content?
Not yet. We're focused on getting the core SRD 2024 experience right first. Homebrew support is on the roadmap.
Multiplayer
How many players can join a campaign?
Up to 6, depending on your plan. Free supports 2 players; Fellowship supports 4; Legendary supports 6.
Can we play at different times?
Yes. TableForge supports both real-time and async play. Take your turn whenever you can. The DM holds the thread until everyone has acted.
Does each player need a subscription?
No. The host subscribes; everyone else joins for free.
The AI Dungeon Master
What is an AI dungeon master?
An AI dungeon master is software that runs a tabletop roleplaying campaign in place of a human DM. It describes the world, voices the NPCs, adjudicates the rules, and reacts to whatever the players decide to do. TableForge is an AI dungeon master for D&D 5e, built to run full persistent campaigns whether you're playing solo, with a friend, or with a full group of six.
How is TableForge different from using ChatGPT as a DM?

ChatGPT is a general-purpose chatbot. It can improvise a session, but it has no persistent campaign state, no real dice, and no rules engine. Across a long campaign it forgets NPCs, loses track of HP, invents rulings that don't exist, and lets you smite after seeing the roll.

TableForge is purpose-built for D&D 5e. Campaign memory persists across every session: NPCs, locations, player decisions, quest state, and consequences all carry forward. A dedicated rules engine adjudicates dice, combat, conditions, and spell slots in code, not in the language model. The narration stays creative; the rules stay correct.

How is TableForge different from AI Dungeon?

AI Dungeon is a generative fiction sandbox. It will play along with almost anything you write, which is fun for freeform stories but loose on structure. There's no specific ruleset, no real dice, no character sheet that updates itself, no combat resolution.

TableForge runs actual D&D 5e. Your character has a real sheet, your rolls use real dice, combat follows the actual rules, and the world holds together across sessions because the campaign state is persistent and structured, not improvised each turn.

Why use an AI dungeon master instead of finding a group?
A good human DM running a great group is hard to beat. TableForge isn't trying to replace that. It exists for the times when finding or being that DM isn't possible: your group's schedules never line up, your friends moved away, you're new and don't know anyone yet, or you just want to play tonight without organizing four other people first. Most D&D campaigns die from logistics, not from lack of interest. TableForge is for when you want to play and the logistics aren't there.
Does the AI remember what happened in previous sessions?
Yes. Campaign memory is persistent and comprehensive. NPCs, locations, player decisions, quest state, and narrative threads all carry forward. Play tonight, come back next month, and the world is exactly as you left it.
Can I go off-script?
Absolutely. There is no script. The AI follows your lead. Befriend the villain, burn the map, ignore the quest. Your choices become canon.
Can the AI make mistakes with the rules?
The rules engine is programmatic, not LLM-based. Dice rolls, HP tracking, spell slot management, condition application, and combat resolution are all handled by code. The AI narrates; the engine adjudicates. This is what makes long campaigns hold together.
Billing & Refunds
How much does it cost to play D&D with my friends online?
The free tier gives you the full product for 60 DM narration turns, roughly one session. After that, paid plans start at $14.99/mo. Only the host (the player who creates the campaign) needs a subscription. Everyone else joins for free. See pricing.
Can I get a refund?
Subscriptions are billed monthly and cancellations take effect at the end of your current billing period. You keep access until then. We don't offer prorated refunds for voluntary cancellations, but we do consider them case by case for billing errors or service issues. See our refund policy for details.
How do I cancel my subscription?
Cancel anytime from your account settings via the billing portal. Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period. You keep full access until then. You won't be charged again after that.
How do I request a refund?
Email billing@tableforge.gg or use the contact page and include the email on your account. We typically respond within one business day.
Technical
What browsers are supported?
Any modern browser: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge. No downloads or plugins required.
Is my campaign data private?
Yes. Your campaign data is stored securely and is only accessible to the players in your campaign.
Where can I report a bug or request a feature?
Use the Contact page or reach out on Reddit.

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