Run your first game with confidence
New to running games, or a teen DM running for friends? Start here. The tools and adventures are free and 5E compatible. Printables and books are optional purchases.
- Free, no sign-up
- Works on your phone
- 5E compatible (SRD 5.2.1)
Daily pick for : Condition · Prone
Condition (Rules Glossary)
While you have the Prone condition, you experience the following effects.
Session Zero Kit
Set expectations, build the party and agree on table rules before the dice roll.
Free One-Shots
Three short adventures for level 1 parties you can run tonight.
Generators
NPC names, taverns, loot and plot hooks in one click.
Encounter Calculator
Check if a fight is Low, Moderate or High difficulty.
Monster Finder
Filter every SRD creature by CR, type and size, then add them to a fight.
Travel Pace Planner
Turn a journey into travel days, max pace and DCs by terrain.
Spell Finder
Search all SRD 5.2.1 spells by class, level, school, ritual and concentration.
Find a Game Near You
Public places for teens to play: game stores, libraries and school clubs, plus a parent checklist.
Conditions Cheat Sheet
Every condition in plain English.
DM Table
Our full in-browser DM app: combat tracker, encounter builder, logs and more (access code required).
FAQ
What is DM Starter Kit?
Free, beginner-friendly tools for people running their first tabletop fantasy games: a session zero kit, short one-shot adventures, generators, an encounter calculator and a condition reference.
Is it compatible with 5th edition?
Yes. Everything is 5E compatible and uses only the open System Reference Document 5.2.1 under CC-BY-4.0.
Is it free?
Yes, the tools, adventures and reference pages on the site are free to use at your table. The printable kit, bundle and recommended books and gear are optional purchases.
Printable on Etsy
The printable DM Starter Kit is on Etsy
A 35-page printable and fillable PDF that replaces the loose sheets: DM screen, initiative and encounter trackers, session planner, NPC and loot tables, condition cards and fillable party sheets, plus a Google Sheets companion with live trackers. Instant download, $12.99. Launch sale through Nov 17. Get the kit on Etsy or see what's inside.