SyncRPG is a combination of web services and virtual tabletop assets designed to make running and participating in traditional roleplaying games online as simple as possible. Our tools have a strong focus on reducing the massive setup time often associated with running games in virtual tabletops, and provide ready-to-use materials that save both players and Game Masters time and let them get to gaming.

We use a fork of the powerful MapTool VTT by RPTools and the SyncRPG website to facilitate the creation and sharing of what we collectively refer to as assets: token art, macros, maps, and character/monster tokens with full stat blocks. Anything shared on SyncRPG can be simply dragged from the website right into the VTT, ready to be used. Maps and geomorphic map tiles come in with vision-blocking and line-of-sight preconfigured, and a macro framework allows NPCs to attack and roll various checks with the click of a button.

It takes just a few minutes to drag in a ready-to-go map and fill it with goblins, or to snap together some map tiles to create a unique dungeon and then search for creatures typically found underground.

In addition to the standard monsters and NPCs commonly found in RPG bestiaries, Game Masters who create their own characters and monsters can use the SyncRPG web services to easily share their creations with users around the world. Combine your stat block with token art we’ve licenced and GMs who like your creations can use them in their own games with a simple drag-drop. These creations can be tagged, rated, and discussed on our forums.

Finally, to showcase the power of the platform we have developed, Overworld Digital Publishing will be releasing The Mirror Realms of the Tempest, a Pathfinder Roleplaying Game campaign setting and series of digital adventure modules designed from the ground up to be played in VTTs. Instead of a physical book or PDF, our original content will be delivered through our website, enhanced with interactive widgets and ready-to-use VTT assets, and supplemented by creations from Game Masters around the world. You’ll be hearing a lot about Tempest pretty soon!

SyncRPG is in a semi-public beta. If you are interested in participating in our playtest sessions or running a game using our tools, please contact team@syncrpg.com and request an invitation! We’ll make sure you can invite all your friends and get your own games going using our tools!

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