Free5e: A Free Open-Source Dungeons and Dragons Alternative

A project in Leadville, CO by Dale Critchley
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Fully free, Creative Commons D&D-compatible core books—accessible, affordable, and open for everyone. Help us bring DnD to the world!
Backers: 352
Average Daily Pledges: $1,542
Average Pledge Per Backer: $35

Funding: $12,332 of $14,000
Dates: Mar 25th -> May 1st (37 days)
Project By: Dale Critchley
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Latest News

More Backer Book Discounts

April 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Two critical successes in a row! In our last update, we figured out how to give US Backers a discount on the print-on-demand books, even though we're making them available at cost. After spending 2 days researching and talking to printers, we found... (Read More)

We figured out a backer discount for the printed at-cost books!

March 30th - via: kickstarter.com
In this update: Backer Discount when books are finished Compatibility Logo Survey We have great news. Sort of impossible news. It’s the sort of news that comes from our passionate commitment to you, our appreciation for your support, and a lot of... (Read More)

Free5e is bigger than you may realize

March 28th - via: kickstarter.com
I learned to play D&D in 1982 during the Satanic Panic. We first played during Boy Scout camp and were hooked. But we couldn’t afford the books, so we just used d6s pulled from a Monopoly box, notebook paper (graph paper was too expensive), and... (Read More)

Free5e Kickstarter: Open-source D&D alternative is already free to download ahead of crowdfunding

March 23rd - via: geeknative.com
This free, open-source alternative to the 5th edition of the world’s most popular tabletop roleplaying game aims to break down the barriers that have historically limited access to the hobby. The Kickstarter is scheduled to launch on Tuesday, March 25th. (Read More)

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