Friends & Fables is an AI-powered platform for creating and playing D&D 5e-inspired text RPGs, with an AI Game Master, world building tools, and multiplayer campaigns for tabletop fans.
About
Friends & Fables is an online platform that uses an AI Game Master, named Franz, to run text-based roleplaying campaigns inspired by Dungeons & Dragons 5e. It addresses two common problems for tabletop fans: finding a human dungeon master and coordinating schedules, since players can start or continue campaigns whenever they like, alone or with friends.
At a high level, users either browse a large library of community-built worlds or construct their own with tools for maps, lore, characters, quests, monsters, and items. Franz then narrates the story, applies the rules, and reacts to player choices, while a virtual tabletop handles turn-based 5e combat on battlemaps. The platform also generates images for characters and scenes and reads narration aloud with text-to-speech. According to the site, more than 100,000 players and world builders have joined. Friends & Fables states it is not affiliated with Dungeons & Dragons or Wizards of the Coast, and builds on material from the SRD 5.1 under a Creative Commons license.
Key Features
Pricing & Fees
- Pricing: A free tier allows up to 25 turns per day with three-player campaigns; Starter costs $19.95/month, Pro $29.95/month, and Legend $39.95/month, each adding more players, mentions, and custom block characters. Yearly billing gives two months free.
- Unlimited turns on paid plans: Subscribers get unlimited standard turns, long-term memories, and unlimited campaign slots.
- Cross-platform play: The service works across desktop, tablet, and mobile, supporting both live sessions and asynchronous play.
- Free standalone tools: Public generators for character sheets, monsters, items, spells, and locations are available, along with an SRD 5.1 reference library.
Who It's For
Friends & Fables suits tabletop RPG players who lack a regular group or game master, solo players who want on-demand D&D-style adventures, and dungeon masters looking for tools to build worlds, quests, and encounters faster. It also serves fiction writers and world builders who want an AI to weave their lore into playable campaigns, as well as long-distance friend groups who need flexible, cross-platform sessions without scheduling conflicts.
FAQ
What is Friends & Fables?It is a browser-based platform where an AI Game Master named Franz runs D&D 5e-inspired text adventures, either solo or with up to six players.
Is there a free plan?Yes, the free tier includes up to 25 turns per day, long-term memories, and campaigns with up to three players.
How much does a subscription cost?Paid plans are Starter at $19.95/month, Pro at $29.95/month, and Legend at $39.95/month, with two months free on yearly billing.
Do friends need their own subscription to play?No, according to the pricing page, friends of a subscriber can join campaigns for free.
Which devices does it work on?It runs across desktop, tablet, and mobile, and supports both live multiplayer sessions and asynchronous play at each player's own pace.
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