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Shard Tabletop
What it is
Shard Tabletop is a web-based virtual tabletop and character sheet for fifth edition roleplaying games. Players can build characters, join campaigns, play, and track progress in one tool on any device. Gamemasters create campaigns and adventures, invite players, and run sessions online or in person. Campaigns retain characters, maps and fog state, encounters, non-player characters, and campaign logs, while shared maps and a combat tracker manage turns and initiative. Creators can make adventures, monsters, classes, races, and other supported content, organize it into books, and package it for sharing or sale. DOCX files from Microsoft Word or Google Docs can be imported. Extensions add languages, skills, character options, and restrictions. A free plan includes the Complete 5th edition SRD, tokens for over 300 monsters, and starter adventures. Paid plans start at $19.99/yr. Chat focuses on basic campaign messaging.
For and against
For
- Character and campaign management
- Shared maps and combat tracker
- Custom content creation
- DOCX import
- Free plan available
Against
- Web platform only
- Chat is limited to basic messaging
- Paid plans required for expanded options
- No video or audio
The verdict
Shard Tabletop brings character building, campaign play, mapping, and content publishing into one web tool. Its free tier covers core material, while paid plans add campaign capacity and premium features.
Who it suits
Shard Tabletop suits fifth edition players, gamemasters, and creators who want campaigns, character sheets, maps, and content tools in a browser. It also fits users sharing or selling custom game material.
Plans and prices
Free
Complete 5th edition SRD · tokens for over 300 monsters · starter adventures
Read 8 Oct 2026 · shardtabletop.com
Shard Tabletop Adventurer
2 Gamemaster campaigns · unlimited characters · Core Content Pack · premium token elements and digital dice
Read 8 Oct 2026 · marketplace.shardtabletop.com
Shard Tabletop Gamemaster
Six campaigns · unlimited characters · Core Content Pack · premium token elements and digital dice
Read 8 Oct 2026 · marketplace.shardtabletop.com
Shard Tabletop Gamemaster Pro
Unlimited Gamemaster campaigns · unlimited characters · monthly premium content · watch mode
Read 8 Oct 2026 · marketplace.shardtabletop.com
On the record
- Campaign tools
- Campaigns store player characters, the current map and fog state, encounter state, non-player characters, and the campaign log.shardtabletop.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Chat limits
- Shard chat supports basic campaign messaging and sharing actionable game information, and the maker says it is unlikely to include every feature of dedicated messaging applications.shardtabletop.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Company history
- The founders say they met in high school in 1982 and both went on to careers in software development and design, including more than 20 years each at Microsoft.shardtabletop.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Content creation
- Creators can make adventures, monsters, classes, races, and other supported content types, organize it into books, and package it for sharing or sale.shardtabletop.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Document import
- Users can import DOCX files produced in Microsoft Word or Google Docs.shardtabletop.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Extensions
- Extensions can add languages, skills, character options, and restrictions to customize the character sheet for different settings and game styles.shardtabletop.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Gamemasters
- Gamemasters can create campaigns, build adventures, invite players, and run games online or in person.shardtabletop.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Maps and encounters
- The campaign tabletop includes shared maps and a combat tracker that manages turns and initiative order.shardtabletop.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Marketplace
- The marketplace offers Shard subscriptions and first party content as well as setting neutral and Cerulia setting content.marketplace.shardtabletop.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Players
- Players can build characters, join campaigns, play, and track progress in one integrated tool on any device.shardtabletop.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Product
- Shard Tabletop is a virtual tabletop and character sheet for fifth edition roleplaying games.shardtabletop.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Security and privacy
- The maker provides a privacy policy and terms of service; the terms identify Shard Tabletop, Inc. as a Washington corporation.shardtabletop.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Support and community
- The maker directs users to its blog, Discord, Twitter, and Facebook to follow updates and connect with the community.shardtabletop.com · read 8 Oct 2026
