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What Can You Do For Free?
By Hermit
Since FGVTT went free some days ago, people were asking what can be done with it for completely free? So I decided to write a guide for newcomers to enjoy the vtt by either not paying a single dime or only spending $1 on The Forge.

Of course, you can't have the luxury of having entire official modules and the extensive automation they provide, but you can do a lot of things with it; ranging from running free encounters and one-shots, to worldbuilding and map prep, to solo play...

This guide is my New Year gift to the lovely community.
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Disclaimer
Welcome to Thrifty's Guide to free resources for FGVTT. This hobby can be expensive even with the software being free, and finding budget options can be time consuming. No matter! For I know all of them. Let's start from the beginning.

I'm planning to expand this guide with more stuff as I avoided niche stuff for time restrictions. If you want to contribute, just add a comment of free ruleset, module, or extension that can help both newbies and vets, solo and group players, and I'll add it by giving credit to you.

Subscribe to comments for new free goodies.

You can find the better version in FGU Forums[www.fantasygrounds.com].
How to Load Modules & Extensions
NOTE: Don't confuse Modules with Extensions.

Rulesets which are .pak files [D&D, Pathfinder] are where the entire data is processed through certain rules, such as the automated rules in D&D 5E. Modules which are .mod files hold data for NPCs, Items, Text, etc., in them. Extensions on the other hand are .ext files and they add functionality to the the rulesets, such as expanded sheets.

In the Launcher, look upper left, where there are 2 small buttons; Folder icon goes to your Data folder. "Data > Modules" is where you should copy the .mod files IF you are copying it from another source.

Similarly, IF you downloaded and extension from out of the Forge, you copy it into "Data > Extensions" folder.

How to Start a Campaign
If you just downloaded rulesets, modules, or extensions, you should Update only once for the launcher to recognize the new items. But I don't recommend updating before an important game session IF the devs updated the software, just in case it breaks modules.



So, all you do is to click Create Campaign,
  • Choose your Ruleset
  • Check the marks in Extensions
  • Give it a name [DnD 5E in my case]
  • and you're good to go.

When you download it from the Forge, it copies the file[s] automatically. All you do from there is to Update.

Video below shows how to load modules inside the VTT.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRozGTMDxm4
Things You Can Do for Free
  • You can play solo to learn a setting or practice your GMing skills. Or simply to entertain yourself. Just experiment to your heart's content!
  • You can connect with your friends and run them some free quick encounters or one-shot adventures that I will list.
  • You can find other people in the discord and the forums to just play, since no one needs an Ultimate License for GMing anymore.
  • "Prep is play," as Geek Gamers said once... You can build your world for your homebrew adventures in the VTT as in text form with links, and add free images / maps to them. You can use the maps as a start and build from there, as you can add pins to them.
  • If you are interested in other rulesets, FGVTT has support for most played niches too. But they require the most work in terms of free use.
  • Finally, I will list free modules, and extensions in The Forge so that you can just download and play, or use the extensions as a means to other types of play.
  • - Such as, using a map pin extension to detail your maps with icons like in Skyrim. Keeping a journal for your adventures and adventurers. Using a card dealer extension for all kinds of creation and solo play. Even making corkboard style detective work.
For Total Beginners
If you are new to FGVTT, first thing you should do is to learn the ropes which are easy, but ONLY once you get the hang of them.

Tutorial 5E Campaign (and D&D 5E System Reference Document) comes free with basics guide. It is a free encounter where you pit 2 pre-made characters against 2 goblins and their wolf companion. I suggest opening it within the software but in case you need it:

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2223382154
From there, just keep learning the basics.
  • Take your time to familiarize yourself with the UI.
  • Only after you are confident with your understanding of combat and the VTT's usage, start small.
  • Take one step at a time to accomplish easy goals, such as, importing a map and run a combat on it by yourself.
  • Or if you like Roleplaying, learn to use the Chat functions and to create story entries with links to NPCs.
Rest of the guide recommends all kinds of stuff both for beginners, veterans, and soloists.
For D&D Beginners
Free Rules and System Reference Document (SRD) contain basic stuff of all important parts of the game. It is a good opportunity to check if you'll like the system, or learn it at your own pace.

If Tutorial 5E Campaign gets stale, I listed some free and short encounters for you to try.

Free DnD 5E Encounters
NOTE that, some of them shows as PDF. To install FGVTT modules, unzip the zip file and move the file with .mod extension into your "fgvtt data > modules" folder. The folder button at the top left of the Launcher opens it. After you copied .mod files into your data > modules folder, Update the client from the Launcher.

Bundle Versions [Mike's Encounters] require you to enter a price which can be zero = free. Earlier bundles are not made as a module.

Mike's Free Encounters # 91-100
https://www.dmsguild.com/en/product/456707/mike-s-free-encounters-91-100

Mike's Free Encounters # 101-110
https://www.dmsguild.com/en/product/464550/mike-s-free-encounters-101-110

Mike's Free Encounters # 111-120
https://www.dmsguild.com/en/product/531146/mike-s-free-encounters-111-120

Save the Wagons!
https://www.dmsguild.com/en/product/514718/save-the-wagons-fantasy-grounds-free

Save the Wagons! is an encounter designed for a party of four to five characters of levels 1st thru 3rd and it can be used while your adventurers travel from one location to the next.  It could also be used as inspiration for a much larger campaign or adventure.

The Knight of the Night
https://www.dmsguild.com/en/product/302215/the-knight-of-the-night

Welcome to the original Simple Dan encounter pack: The Knight of the Night. Simple Dan encounter packs are designed to be dropped into almost any setting, and provide a lighthearted one-shot mystery scenario for your PCs to play through.

In this module, the players are drawn into the mystery of a missing art collector and must investigate a spooky gallery to discover its secrets.

Encounters on the Savage Seas III FREE
https://www.dmsguild.com/en/product/279602/encounters-on-the-savage-seas-iii-free-fantasy-grounds

Expand your library of nautical and coastal encounters with this collection of six encounters and mini-adventures. We’ve even added scaling suggestions, a new creature, and a magic item or two.
Free Adventures in the Forge
From https://forge.fantasygrounds.com/

DnD 5E

* Loot Tavern Hunt - Wizards of the Toast:[forge.fantasygrounds.com] Wizards of the Toast is a satirical (but entirely deadly) 5th edition hunt for four characters with an average party level of 3, 7, or 12.

* Tomb of the Forgotten:[forge.fantasygrounds.com] Tomb of the Forgotten from BBEG Adventures is a 4–6 hour one-shot for 1st–3rd level adventurers you can drop into any campaign. Players uncover an ancient mausoleum that hides an undead-infested crypt, deadly ambushes, and a puzzle bound to an ancient noble bloodline.

* Cavern Crawl #001 - Tree of Ballain (5e):[forge.fantasygrounds.com] A 2nd-level 5e adventure for four to six players.

* Ashlock's Maze:[forge.fantasygrounds.com] The great arithmancer Daniel Ashlock, professor at an adventuring school, has disappeared right before the exam period. Fortunately, he left an exam for his first-year students to take, which is administered b y one of his student assistants.

* Thieves' Honor:[forge.fantasygrounds.com] A 16-page adventure that is a collaborative effort by The Eldritch Press, The Reclusive Cartographer, DMNinetoes, The Dungeoneering Guild, Online Tabletop, and Tabletop RPG Music. This urban side-quest adventure is balanced for a party of 3-5 characters that are of 5th-6th level and has an APL of 6. Side-quest Adventures are designed to be dropped into a game quickly and they easily fit into any campaign setting.

DnD 2E

* The Tomb of Kings:[forge.fantasygrounds.com] Free dungeon crawl adventure (47 pages) from Joseph A. Mohr for Level 3-6. 1 tavern, 30+ rooms over 3 levels, over 20 unique NPCs (nearly all with a different and specific magic weapon to recreate from scratch) many monsters (mostly undead ones) and way too much unique loot...

Pathfinder 2.0

* The Lost Village of Arju:[forge.fantasygrounds.com] This one shot is designed for a party of 5 level one adventurers. The story starts in a small town of Riverdale as the players have heard rumors of a lost village deep in the nearby forest.

* Escape from the Cursed Crypt:[forge.fantasygrounds.com] The players are a group of adventurers that have heard rumours of a cursed crypt deep in the woods. Inside, they must battle undead creatures and solve puzzles to find a way out before they are trapped inside forever.

Savage Worlds
* ETU: Scavenger Hunt:[forge.fantasygrounds.com] Chaos begins when the students receive a frantic call from a friend, and fellow student, who styles herself a “white witch.” They need to help her “acquire” a few simple items and then assist her in a ritual so she can prevent a disaster.

This adventure is designed for Freshmen (Novice Rank characters) with a couple of advances. They may or may not already know the supernatural is all too real, but they certainly will after this tale is complete.

* Deadlands Reloaded (converted): One Page (enhanced) Christmas at Ground Zer:[forge.fantasygrounds.com] It’s Christmas Eve in the present Deadlands: Hell on Earth timeline.

The Pryors decide to venture out into the local bazaar for Christmas fun. It’s early evening at the bazaar. Traders haggle, the local church serves up hot chocolate, and there are even carolers!

But then…police cars scream past, sirens blaring. And the radio blares out: “… unexploded ghost rock bomb has been detected on the edge of town …” Horns blare, people yell, and then suddenly all goes silent...

ShadowDark

* Tomb of the Forgotten:[forge.fantasygrounds.com] Deep in a forest graveyard, players uncover a mausoleum that hides an undead-infested crypt, deadly ambushes, and a puzzle bound to an ancient noble bloodline.

RE-DESIGNED FOR SHADOWDARK, this Three Encounter Dungeon one-shot with a classic feel is a perfect initial adventure for first level characters, or it can be dropped into any existing Shadowdark campaign as a side-quest or part of a large campaign arc for characters up to third level.
For D&D Veterans
Obviously, DnD 5E has the biggest share of the pie in terms of free resources. I'll only list FGVTT modules.

After you copied .mod files into your data > modules folder, Update the client from the Launcher.

Free DnD 5E Adventures
These adventures are one or two shots each, usually take 2-4 hours to run.

Drannian's Season 10 Dungeoncraft Adventure Trilogy

Bundle: https://www.dmsguild.com/en/product/369461/drannian-s-season-10-dungeoncraft-adventure-trilogy-bundle

1. The Frozen Path To Easthaven
The party is hired as bodyguards to guard a caravan from The Spine of The World to Easthaven.

2. The Cold Eyes of Terror
An encounter with an insane kobold leads the adventurers into a deep mystery concealed within dark caverns. Can the adventurers unravel the clues to understand what horrors await them?

3. The Last Refuge of Spring

A message is circulating within Easthaven requesting brave adventurers to mount a rescue expedition to the Spine of the World. The message reads:

Adventurers needed for a rescue mission. A team led by Rog Drannian has been lost near the Reghed Glacier. Drannyth Anteos is seeking adventurers who are daring enough to mount an expedition to locate the team and return them back to Easthaven. If you are interested, meet at The White Lady Inn on Twoday at 10:00 AM. You will be compensated for your time.

Zardak's Frozen Ziggurat Series

Bundle is for donating money. 2 out of 4 individual modules are PWYW.

1. Auril's Worship
https://www.dmsguild.com/en/product/373593/dc-poa-z-t1s1-auril-s-worship-fantasy-grounds
Welcome to Icewind Dale.

Boldly go into a land gripped by darkness and confront an evil god.

2. Iggy’s Folly
https://www.dmsguild.com/en/product/375616/dc-poa-z-t2s2-iggy-s-folly-fantasy-grounds

Chardalyn Shenanigans.

Find the intrepid adventurer Iggy Snoozenews and unravel the mystery surrounding the increase in chardalyn formations throughout Icewind Dale.

Distortion by Jade Breed

NOTE: There are no plans to update the module with Fantasy Grounds Unity lighting at this time.

https://www.dmsguild.com/en/product/353680/distortion-fantasy-grounds-unity

A TIME TRAVEL SANDBOX CAMPAIGN.

The Caverns of Dire Woe
https://www.dmsguild.com/en/product/400170/the-caverns-of-dire-woe-fantasy-grounds-module

Magdain the one-eyed Dwarf merchant has hired your group to help protect him while he tracks his courier using a magic ring. The destination is a a cavern accessible only by climbing a rough ascent up a desolate mountain top known as The Dark Cavity.

MOR Series by JD McComb

No bundle yet. It's a bit dark. Hint: Feywild.

1. A Blight in Mordynia

CONTENT WARNING: Disembodied Organs, Nature Out of Balance, Cryptography

https://www.dmsguild.com/en/product/434165/wbw-dc-mor-01-a-blight-in-mordynia-for-fantasy-grounds

The adventurers must rescue a kidnapped bard from a Feywild Domain. Can the party decipher the clues to track the bard and unravel the mysterious blight in Mordynia?

2. Dark Miasma of the Mausoleum

CONTENT WARNING: Pollution, Undead, Drowning, Ghosts, Skeletons, Disembodied Organs.

https://www.dmsguild.com/en/product/434170/wbw-dc-mor-02-dark-miasma-of-the-mausoleum-for-fantasy-grounds

Legends have circulated about a legendary Dark Mausoleum of the necromancer Nuldur. The Mausoleum has been lost to the sands of time. Clues of the location of the Mausoleum have surfaced and the adventurers are on a trail which leads into the Feywild.
[NEW!] MOAR D&D 5E Goodies
D&D 5E FAQ's for GMs[www.dmsguild.com]
Ever have the same questions come up over and over when you DM or play D&D 5E on Fantasy Grounds? Would it be helpful to have a list of FAQ's with answers and links to the Fantasy Grounds DD PHB Deluxe for more information? Well, here is that product! This is a fantasy grounds module file only. I hope it is helpful. Enjoy.

New Sub-races
Volo's Complete Subrace Handbook[www.dmsguild.com]
Volo's Complete Subrace Handbook, which contains an incredible 50 subraces, 30 racial variants, and 32 racial feats for your 5e D&D adventures

Free Martial Stuff
Martial Arms Training Manual[www.dmsguild.com]
Slam, Sunder, Batter and Cleave your foes with this combat enhancement that introduces techniques, a new way to wield weapons and utilize fighting styles.

Each weapon and fighting style now has an active component, making them more than a static bonus or hit die, and giving more options and tactical opportunities for you and your allies. The weapon techniques make each weapon useful in different circumstances, and changing your weapon may be the most important thing you do on your turn.

New Class
Necromancer Class[www.dmsguild.com] by Grim Press, Trevor Armstrong.
It is based on the Warlock's Pact Magic casting ability but contains more traditional archetypes, dubbed Requiems. There are also 6 custom spells currently created for this class, in additional to the traditional necromancy list.

Pandemonium Spellslinger[www.dmsguild.com]
You inherited a blood from some ancestor who was on the Pandemonium plane and escaped. Now, magic that is your blood can manifest manipulation of chaotic energy hidden by a false coldness. Many sorcerers with this pandemonium blood hide an explosive violent madness capable of manifesting itself through their magic in a fraction of a second when necessary.

New Spells
Grimlore's Grimoire[www.dmsguild.com]
226 new unique spells balanced for 5th edition,
43 - Cantrips
36 - 1st level spells
32 - 2nd level spells
28 - 3rd level spells
23 - 4th level spells
24 - 5th level spells
19 - 6th level spells
7 - 7th level spells
8 - 8th level spells
6 - 9th level spells

The Elemental Spellbook[www.dmsguild.com]
This compendium contains enough spells that (when combined with the PHB) you can create a spellcaster focused on a single element and never have to learn an off-theme spell for your entire 20-level career.

New Enemies
Mordenkainen's Codex of Allies[www.dmsguild.com]
Mordenkainen has enlisted the Clan Crafter Hralding to create this Codex of Allies, a collection of heroes and villains to call upon when the multiverse is in peril. The codex is filled with beautiful full color art and dotted with notes and insights from Mordenkainen himself.

Villains & Lairs III FREE[www.dmsguild.com]
Expand your game with this collection of 8 NPCs of various challenge ratings, one of which includes and map and details of its lair. Add these NPCs as a side-quest, a main villain, a one-shot, a bounty for easy money, or however else you wish.

Each NPC includes an image, a backstory, motives, flaws, and a stat block. Some even include new magic items!
For Game Masters
Get started with FGU in 3 minutes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XRtZdxyOd0
Worldbuilding section below.
For Pathfinder 1E / DnD 3.5E Players
The Forge is your best friend for an enormous amount of support in PF1.
After you logged in with your account, just press GET, then Update the client from the Launcher.
Video on loading modules are at top.

Free PF1E Data Modules
Note that, all of these are enormous amount of data and may have a slow start at first load. If you're new to PF1E, just use the System Reference Document to learn the ropes.

PFRPG - Races (Linked) by dllewell

https://forge.fantasygrounds.com/shop/items/419/view

Class and Archetype Mod by Blahness98

https://forge.fantasygrounds.com/shop/items/738/view

Pathfinder Prestige Classes by Blahness98

https://forge.fantasygrounds.com/shop/items/739/view

PFRPG - Bestiary, Paizo (AI) by Morenu

https://forge.fantasygrounds.com/shop/items/1980/view

PFRPG - Feats Extended by Morenu

https://forge.fantasygrounds.com/shop/items/1324/view

PFRPG - Spellbook Extended by dllewell

https://forge.fantasygrounds.com/shop/items/415/view

PFRPG Action Library by darrenan

https://forge.fantasygrounds.com/shop/items/207/view

PFRPG Summon Monster 2.1.mod by dellanx

https://forge.fantasygrounds.com/shop/items/234/view

Psywave: A PF1e Psionics module by Tsriel

https://forge.fantasygrounds.com/shop/items/905/view

Free PF1E Encounter Gen Extension by celebrindal
Just press "GET" after you logged in with your account, then update the client from the launcher.
When creating or entering an existing campaign, tick the box of the extension from the right side of the launcher.

https://forge.fantasygrounds.com/shop/items/920/view

It is helpful when playing solo.
Other Rulesets
Let's keep in mind what the wiki says:

What is a ruleset?
A ruleset is a set of instructions that Fantasy Grounds follows to run your game. It describes what makes up objects in your games: player character (PC), non-player character (NPC), item, spells, etc. and how they interact with each other.

If you want to create a new object for your game, you can fill in the fields with information from your books and the program will understand this.

> A ruleset does not automatically include any data. Data may or may not be available for a ruleset. Most of our commercial rulesets will also contain one or more data modules that represent the contents of rulebooks for that system. They may also include lists of monsters, items and spells.

How to load modules guide is at top

Free Rulesets
! NOTE: Following rulesets are what's come free with FGVTT. Some has data some does not. Only Star Trek Adventures has Character Wizard. Meaning, you'll need to drag and drop sheet data from sidebar windows into your character sheet in other rulesets.
  • AD&D 2E - Check Free Community Rulesets for the Data module.
  • Cosmere RPG - Stormlight Starter Rules.
  • Fallout 2d20 - Quickstart & Machine Frequency (Starter Adventure).
  • Fate Core - System Reference Document.
  • Numenera - Ruleset only.
  • Star Trek Adventures 2nd Edition - Quickstart Guide & Quickstart Campaign (w/ Character Wizard).
  • Starfinder 1E - Ruleset only. Check Free Community Rulesets for the Data module.
  • Starfinder 2E - Playtest Rulebook ORC. Check Free Community Rulesets for the SRD.
  • Pathfinder 2E (Legacy & Current) - ORC Licenses for Player Core 1 & 2, Monster Core, GM Core.
  • The Strange - Ruleset only. No Free Data.

Free Community Rulesets
Most of them should be free. Some of them may be outdated or with a broken link as these are not maintained by Smiteworks.

BEST way to find them is by using the Forge: https://forge.fantasygrounds.com/
    MCDM's Draw Steel
    IMPORTANT: For MCDM's Draw Steel, please check the "Theme: Core" extension in the Launcher's right side when creating a campaign. If you do not select this theme, there will be display issues.
  • MCDM's Draw Steel Ruleset[forge.fantasygrounds.com], Monsters for Draw Steel,[forge.fantasygrounds.com] Heroes for Draw Steel[forge.fantasygrounds.com].

Another Batch
Thanks to damned's Forum Post[www.fantasygrounds.com] I found more rulesets and listed the ones that work. I didn't check all of them though!

Star Wars 5e module (Classic)
To set up a SW5e campaign: Star Wars with DnD 5e rules.
0. First click the links in the Forge and press GET. Then go to the Launcher and Update.
1. Select 5e to load the D&D 5e ruleset.
2. Select the SW5e extension to load ruleset enhancements: SW5e Extension[forge.fantasygrounds.com].
3. Once the campaign is started, load the SW5e module in your library: SW5e Module[forge.fantasygrounds.com].
[NEW!] OSRIC (AD&D 1E & 2E)
Credits goes to Kronovan for this. Thanks to Doomsword and First Edition Society for converting these goodies.

OSRIC Ruleset
https://forge.fantasygrounds.com/shop/items/890/view
OSRIC ruleset, layered on 2E. It's designed to get you up and running quickly and support as much OSRIC RAW as possible without changing any options. It's actively developed, and further options will be added.

OSRIC Players' Content
https://forge.fantasygrounds.com/shop/items/214/view
Requires: AD&D 1E Properties[forge.fantasygrounds.com]
Summary: This data module is the OSRIC "player's guide" material (races, classes, spells, and more); part of a collection of six free data modules on the Forge authorized by the First Edition Society (FES).

AD&D Options and House Rules
https://forge.fantasygrounds.com/shop/items/688/view
This is designed for both the 2E ruleset and the OSRIC ruleset that can be used among other things to make the AD&D2e ruleset "more 1E-like".

OSRIC - Monsters of Myth
https://forge.fantasygrounds.com/shop/items/377/view
Requires: AD&D 1E Properties[forge.fantasygrounds.com]
Summary: The First Edition Society (FES) is pleased to present a Fantasy Grounds adaption of its bestiary Monsters of Myth (MOM). This release builds upon the FG OSRIC content available to 1E GMs - new monsters to unleash on unsuspecting PCs!

OSRIC GM's Reference - Random Dungeon Generation
https://forge.fantasygrounds.com/shop/items/219/view
Requires: AD&D 1E Properties[forge.fantasygrounds.com]
Summary: This data module contains all the random dungeon generation tables necessary to never be stuck on a blank sheet of graph paper again! This module is ruleset-agnostic, may be of interest to GMs of any rule system desiring to map out a dungeon in prep, and part of a collection of six free data modules on the Forge authorized by the First Edition Society (FES).

OSRIC GM's Reference - Dungeon Dressing
https://forge.fantasygrounds.com/shop/items/218/view
Requires: AD&D 1E Properties[forge.fantasygrounds.com]
Summary: This data module is a small collection of classic dungeon dressing useful for quick descriptive flavor while running a session; part of a collection of six free data modules on the Forge authorized by the First Edition Society (FES).

OSRIC GM's Reference - Treasure
https://forge.fantasygrounds.com/shop/items/217/view
Requires: AD&D 1E Properties[forge.fantasygrounds.com]
Summary: This data module contains all the gems, jewellery, magic items, and associated treasure tables found in OSRIC chapter 6 - built out, automated, and ready to use.; part of a collection of six free data modules on the Forge authorized by the First Edition Society (FES).

OSRIC GM's Reference - Classed NPCs and Urban Encounters
https://forge.fantasygrounds.com/shop/items/216/view
Requires: AD&D 1E Properties[forge.fantasygrounds.com]
Summary: This data module speeds creating classed NPCs and running urban game sessions; part of a collection of six free data modules on the Forge authorized by the First Edition Society (FES).

OSRIC GM's Reference - Monsters and Encounters
https://forge.fantasygrounds.com/shop/items/215/view
Requires: AD&D 1E Properties[forge.fantasygrounds.com]
Summary: This data module is the OSRIC "monster guide" material, including encounter tables and a reference guide for OSRIC chapters 4 through 6; part of a collection of six free data modules on the Forge authorized by the First Edition Society (FES).

OSRIC for 2E
https://forge.fantasygrounds.com/shop/items/79/view
Note that this is meant to be played in 2E...
For Worldbuilders
Creating Your Own World
Okay, I just checked the old free Worldbuilding extension called Player Agency[forge.fantasygrounds.com] and learned that it is discontinued. I said completely "free" but I have to add a replacement that only costs $1.

But if you don't wanna spend it either, you can always use the Campaign Module Creator to take notes in advanced story pages. It is in the right sidebar, upper left of Books window.

WorldBuilding Extension by Robyn1xp:
https://forge.fantasygrounds.com/shop/items/2759/view

Here's a video demonstration:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Xvk2KQGjuZc
Creating Custom NPCs and Items within FGVTT
https://youtu.be/OMRMCigkXQ8
Using FGVTT for Detailing Maps
This is not a map creation software so you can't create a map from scratch, unless you have some brushes and base image to begin with. But you can add anything you can imagine to a map, such as, text, drawings, pointers, icons used as pins with links to a story, an encounter, or to many other info blocks. Thanks to Unity's capabilities you can also add Line of Sight to obscure the maps for your characters.

Quick Map Tutorial:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uEIdrsrxQs
Dungeon Creation from Free Assets - Starts at 5:55
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6hfSqe5mtw&t=355s
How to Load Extensions
1. Click the extension link.
2. Just press "GET" after you logged in with your account.
3. Then update the client from the launcher.
4. When creating or entering an existing campaign, tick the box of the extension from the right side of the launcher.

Using Custom Icons as Pins

And by using Points of Interest extension, you can make a map with custom icons as pins. Then you can link them to the story pages, encounters, etc.

Points of Interest by Saagael: https://forge.fantasygrounds.com/shop/items/1225/view
Here's the forum post. It is a bit tricky to use so read it well:

https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?77952-Points-of-Interest-Custom-Map-Pins

Using Standard Cards as a Worldbuilding Tool


Decked Out by Saagael: https://forge.fantasygrounds.com/shop/items/910/view

Forum Thread: https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?75772-Decked-Out-Play-With-Cards-in-Fantasy-Grounds

Decked Out is an extension for any CoreRPG based ruleset that adds a comprehensive and intuitive system for handling decks of cards in any game. Create decks of cards using tokens as card images, then load that deck up and deal out cards. All operations can be handled via seamless drag and drop, or through the radial menu. Supports your basic card actions: dealing, playing, discarding, and giving cards. Each deck can be configured to show or hide cards as they're moved around.

Included with the extension is a module that contains your bog standard 52 card deck, plus 2 jokers.

Nicholas Cavernous' Foundations - Free PDF Rules
Now using Decked Out and FGVTT's Campaign Notes, use the following free rulebook to create your world based on cards:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1keVYJ_ZGLr7q92UL8VekYh1JbG6UhD2f5TQSvC7OSBE/edit?usp=sharing

Basically, you assign meanings to suits and ranks, then use them as Random Content Generators for each part of a fantasy world.

MORE INFO: Foundations is a solo worldbuilding and mapmaking game designed to help create fantasy settings for TTRPGs and stories. It uses real-world concepts from geography, history and anthropology alongside fantasy shorthand to help players create worlds that are fully realised, engaging and unique. It can be used as a worldbuilding exercise or a standalone game.

The google docs link is from Nicholas Cavernous' reddit post:

https://www.reddit.com/r/rpg/comments/ijxauc/try_my_free_solo_worldbuilding_rpg/

Making Corkboards within FGVTT


Strings and Pins by Egheal: https://forge.fantasygrounds.com/shop/items/1711/view

Forum thread: https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?81086-Making-a-detective-board-in-FGU-with-quot
For Solo Players
Let's just take a look at couple of free solo options.

You can use Jimsocks's Content Generator to create yourself an entire campaign, or numerous parts of one, using 1 click random tables and generators. And use my Oracle as a simple GM Emulator that answers YES / NO Questions about the story you'll create. It's easy once you get the hang of it.

Jimsocks' Content Generator 2020
Read the Instructions of the Content Gen first.

Jimsock's Content Generator: https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?54306-Content-generator-2020

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Then only use the Oracle Table within my guide. I wrote the instructions within the table. Cause all the other solo tools are paid.

My Solo Guide and Oracle: https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=63936&stc=1&d=1743220636

More free content is in:

https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/entry.php?413-Cheapest-and-Quickest-Way-for-Solo-Play

And in:

https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?82149-Solo-Play-Guide-for-FGU-INDEX&p=721510&viewfull=1#post721510

Playing Free Solo Journaling RPGs
Thanks to damned, we already have Thousand Years Old Vampire converted:

Thousand Years Old Vampire



https://forge.fantasygrounds.com/shop/items/896/view

Other Solo Journaling RPGs
You can also use the dice and note taking tools, with Decked Out extension to play other journaling games if you know how to play them, but without a dedicated ruleset. Remember that, more interest means more chance for conversions to happen.

Vex's Dart Game Module

Just a time killer or as a party game.

https://www.dmsguild.com/en/product/300266/vex-s-darts-fantasy-grounds
Free Maps In The Forge
https://forge.fantasygrounds.com/

Don't download extensions unless you know and want what they do in the ruleset. They are different than modules. If you want to use an extension, after you downloaded it, first enable it in the Launcher's right side when you create or load a campaign.

1. Press Search Filters
2. Set Price to "Free Only"
3. Search "map" or "tokens" or anything.
Batch 1
* Lost Mine: Lost Dungeon - Free Pack[forge.fantasygrounds.com]
* Lost Mine: Rural Town - Free Pack[forge.fantasygrounds.com]
* Lost Mine: Hidden Cave - Free Pack[forge.fantasygrounds.com]
* Lost Mine: Forest Ambush - Free Pack[forge.fantasygrounds.com]
* The Hunter's Lodge[forge.fantasygrounds.com]
* The Frost Giant's Tomb[forge.fantasygrounds.com]
* A Chapel and Graveyard[forge.fantasygrounds.com]
Batch 2
* The Sun Chamber[forge.fantasygrounds.com]
* Maps - Swamp Encounters 1[forge.fantasygrounds.com]
* Maps - Lake Edge Encounters 1[forge.fantasygrounds.com]
* Maps - River Crossings 1[forge.fantasygrounds.com]
* Maps - Snowy Encounters 1[forge.fantasygrounds.com]
* Maps - Overland Encounters 1[forge.fantasygrounds.com]
Batch 3
* Generic Battle Maps - Cavern Tileset[forge.fantasygrounds.com]
* A Selection of Generic Encounter Maps[forge.fantasygrounds.com]
* Generic Battle Maps - Stone Road Tileset[forge.fantasygrounds.com]
* Uncle Ted's Farmstead[forge.fantasygrounds.com]
* Generic Battle Maps - Outdoor Pack 1[forge.fantasygrounds.com]
* Caves and Sewers[forge.fantasygrounds.com]
* Shattered Realms Guildhall[forge.fantasygrounds.com]
Batch 4
* AA Maps - Forest Map Pack Vol 1[forge.fantasygrounds.com]
* AA Maps - Forest Map Pack Vol 2[forge.fantasygrounds.com]
* AA Maps - Forest Map Pack Vol 3[forge.fantasygrounds.com]
* Iceforge - 4 Crypts n Chapels (free map pack)[forge.fantasygrounds.com]
* Iceforge - 4 Taverns (free map pack)[forge.fantasygrounds.com]
* FG 2019 Map Module[forge.fantasygrounds.com]
[Drivethrurpg] Free Maps & Tokens
Maps are too numerous to list so it will need some cherry picking on your side.

IF the links list paid stuff, look at upper right side for the price label and change it to Free or PWYW.

Broadmead (Town Map and Setting) - Best Start
A high-resolution, full-color map and setting of the town of Broadmead. Includes 22 pages of artwork and content about its economy, leadership, citizens, buildings, and more! Great for 5E or any RPG where you need a village, town, or city!

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/434259/broadmead-town-map-and-setting

Driverhrurpg Maps
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/browse?keyword=vtt%20maps%205e&priceMin=0&priceMax=0

* Battle Maps by Terrain for Fantasy Grounds[www.dmsguild.com]
12 Quality Battle Maps. One map for each official terrain type from D&D 5e monster manual.

Drivethrurpg Tokens
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/browse?keyword=vtt%20maps%20pathfinder&priceMin=0&priceMax=0
The End
Hope you find it useful.

Feel free to do corrections, add free resources, etc.

Happy Gaming!

New Stuff Added
Check back later for new stuff I'll add over time.

NEW SECTIONS
* OTHER RULESETS SECTION IS REWRITTEN.
* MOAR D&D 5E Goodies Section: DM FAQ, Subraces, Classes, Spells, Npcs...
* OSRIC (AD&D1E & 2E) Forge links added. Credit goes to Kronovan for mentioning. Thanks to Doomsword and First Edition Society for converting these goodies.
* How to Load Modules & Extensions is at top!
* Free Adventures in the Forge Section

NEW MAPS
* Broadmead[www.drivethrurpg.com] (Town Map and Setting) - Best Start
* Battle Maps by Terrain[www.dmsguild.com] for Fantasy Grounds] in Free Maps & Tokens

Free Maps in The Forge:
* Lost Mine: Lost Dungeon - Free Pack[forge.fantasygrounds.com]
* Lost Mine: Rural Town - Free Pack[forge.fantasygrounds.com]
* Lost Mine: Hidden Cave - Free Pack[forge.fantasygrounds.com]
* Lost Mine: Forest Ambush - Free Pack[forge.fantasygrounds.com]
* The Hunter's Lodge[forge.fantasygrounds.com]
* The Frost Giant's Tomb[forge.fantasygrounds.com]
* A Chapel and Graveyard[forge.fantasygrounds.com]
Batch 2
* The Sun Chamber[forge.fantasygrounds.com]
* Maps - Swamp Encounters 1[forge.fantasygrounds.com]
* Maps - Lake Edge Encounters 1[forge.fantasygrounds.com]
* Maps - River Crossings 1[forge.fantasygrounds.com]
* Maps - Snowy Encounters 1[forge.fantasygrounds.com]
* Maps - Overland Encounters 1[forge.fantasygrounds.com]
* Generic Battle Maps - Cavern Tileset[forge.fantasygrounds.com]
Batch 3
* A Selection of Generic Encounter Maps[forge.fantasygrounds.com]
* Generic Battle Maps - Stone Road Tileset[forge.fantasygrounds.com]
* Uncle Ted's Farmstead[forge.fantasygrounds.com]
* Generic Battle Maps - Outdoor Pack 1[forge.fantasygrounds.com]
* Caves and Sewers[forge.fantasygrounds.com]
* Shattered Realms Guildhall[forge.fantasygrounds.com]
Batch 4
* AA Maps - Forest Map Pack Vol 1[forge.fantasygrounds.com]
* AA Maps - Forest Map Pack Vol 2[forge.fantasygrounds.com]
* AA Maps - Forest Map Pack Vol 3[forge.fantasygrounds.com]
* Iceforge - 4 Crypts n Chapels (free map pack)[forge.fantasygrounds.com]
* Iceforge - 4 Taverns (free map pack)[forge.fantasygrounds.com]
* FG 2019 Map Module[forge.fantasygrounds.com]

FREE COMMUNITY RULESETS
    MCDM's Draw Steel
    * IMPORTANT: For MCDM's Draw Steel, please check the "Theme: Core" extension in the Launcher's right side when creating a campaign. If you do not select this theme, there will be display issues.
  • MCDM's Draw Steel Ruleset[forge.fantasygrounds.com], Monsters for Draw Steel,[forge.fantasygrounds.com] Heroes for Draw Steel[forge.fantasygrounds.com].
Another Batch
Thanks to damned's Forum Post[www.fantasygrounds.com] I found more rulesets and listed the ones that work. I didn't check all of them though!
Star Wars 5e module (Classic)
To set up a SW5e campaign: Star Wars with DnD 5e rules.
0. First click the links in the Forge and press GET. Then go to the Launcher and Update.
1. Select 5e to load the D&D 5e ruleset.
2. Select the SW5e extension to load ruleset enhancements: SW5e Extension[forge.fantasygrounds.com].
3. Once the campaign is started, load the SW5e module in your library: SW5e Module[forge.fantasygrounds.com].

FrontierSpace Ruleset
FrontierSpace Ruleset:[forge.fantasygrounds.com] This ruleset is for the FrontierSpace RPG by DWD Studios. “A roleplaying game of science fiction action and adventure.” A modern opera style sci-fi RPG inspired by the classic Star Frontiers.

“FrontierSpace is built upon the foundation of the d00lite system, the same game engine used to power BareBones Fantasy and Covert Ops roleplaying games. Years of feedback and continued game system development has evolved this product into something that flows at the game table while getting out of the way of a good story.” – Bill Logan.

Features
  • Character Sheets w/ attributes, skills, inventory, combat actions, & notes
  • NPCs, both Minor, Major & Creatures
  • Items w/ support for fields by Type
  • Vehicles sheets
  • Starships sheets
  • Benefits
  • Skills w/ support for Specializations
  • CoreRPG features including: Parcels, Images, Encounters, Player Notes, Stories, Locations, Quests & Sound Sets
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Hermit  [author]
Feb 9 @ 5:04pm 
NEW FREE RULESET ADDED:

[*] FrontierSpace Ruleset: [forge.fantasygrounds.com] This ruleset is for the FrontierSpace RPG by DWD Studios. “A roleplaying game of science fiction action and adventure.” A modern opera style sci-fi RPG inspired by the classic Star Frontiers.
Hermit  [author]
Feb 9 @ 5:03pm 
ADDED: Free Adventures in the Forge Section
DnD 5E, DnD 2E, ShadowDark, Patfinder 2.0, and Savage World adventures.
Hermit  [author]
Feb 9 @ 4:14am 
How to Load Modules & Extensions is its own section at top now.
Hermit  [author]
Feb 9 @ 4:00am 
Fantasy Flight version of Star Wars RPG requires Genesys RPG to be installed first!

Library Modules for Genesys RPG and Star Wars RP [drive.google.com] Put them into your modules folder and load them in FGVTT. How to guide is at the Beginner DnD section. NOTE: Some of the data ONLY refers to rulebook pages!
Hermit  [author]
Feb 9 @ 3:29am 
Star Wars 5e module (Classic)
To set up a SW5e campaign: Star Wars with DnD 5e rules.
0. First click the links in the Forge and press GET. Then go to the Launcher and Update.
1. Select 5e to load the D&D 5e ruleset.
2. Select the SW5e extension to load ruleset enhancements: SW5e Extension [forge.fantasygrounds.com].
3. Once the campaign is started, load the SW5e module in your library: SW5e Module [forge.fantasygrounds.com].
Hermit  [author]
Feb 9 @ 3:23am 
Another Batch of Free Rulesets
[list]
[*] Warhammer Fantasy Roleplaying 4th Edition [forge.fantasygrounds.com]
[*] Swords and Wizardry (Whitebox OSR TTRPG compatible) [forge.fantasygrounds.com] BUT complete rules data module is paid.
[*] Star Trek Adventures 2d20 by Fen [forge.fantasygrounds.com]
[*] Genesys RPG (Fantasy Flight Games Edge Studios) [forge.fantasygrounds.com]
[*] NOTE: Requires: Genesys RPG Ruleset. Star Wars RPG (Fantasy Flight Games Edge Studios) [forge.fantasygrounds.com]
[/list]
Hermit  [author]
Feb 8 @ 11:30pm 
Batch 3
* AA Maps - Forest Map Pack Vol 1 [forge.fantasygrounds.com]
* AA Maps - Forest Map Pack Vol 2 [forge.fantasygrounds.com]
* AA Maps - Forest Map Pack Vol 3 [forge.fantasygrounds.com]
* Iceforge - 4 Crypts n Chapels (free map pack) [forge.fantasygrounds.com]
* Iceforge - 4 Taverns (free map pack) [forge.fantasygrounds.com]
* FG 2019 Map Module [forge.fantasygrounds.com]
Hermit  [author]
Feb 8 @ 11:20pm 
Batch 2 Cont.
* A Selection of Generic Encounter Maps [forge.fantasygrounds.com]
* Generic Battle Maps - Stone Road Tileset [forge.fantasygrounds.com]
* Uncle Ted's Farmstead [forge.fantasygrounds.com]
* Generic Battle Maps - Outdoor Pack 1 [forge.fantasygrounds.com]
* Caves and Sewers [forge.fantasygrounds.com]
* Shattered Realms Guildhall [forge.fantasygrounds.com]
Hermit  [author]
Feb 8 @ 11:20pm 
Batch 2 of Forge Maps
* The Sun Chamber [forge.fantasygrounds.com]
* Maps - Swamp Encounters 1 [forge.fantasygrounds.com]
* Maps - Lake Edge Encounters 1 [forge.fantasygrounds.com]
* Maps - River Crossings 1 [forge.fantasygrounds.com]
* Maps - Snowy Encounters 1 [forge.fantasygrounds.com]
* Maps - Overland Encounters 1 [forge.fantasygrounds.com]
* Generic Battle Maps - Cavern Tileset [forge.fantasygrounds.com]
Hermit  [author]
Feb 7 @ 3:23pm 
MCDM's Unofficial Draw Steel Ruleset + 2 complementary modules also added.