A simple-to-use first framework for playing 5th edition Dungeons and Dragons in MapTool. Tinker friendly, this framework includes built-in help features and is designed to be a foundation for your game. For more information, check out this helpful introductory video and visit the official RPTools.net forum thread.
- Download and install MapTool's Latest Release.
- Download the campaign file from the Latest Release
- Open MapTool, and select
File -> Open Campaign... - Choose the Simple5e campaign file you downloaded in the file browser and click 'Open'
- Some help should automatically load the first time you open the campaign to get you started.
- Have fun!
Simple5e was originally built to remain compatible from versions 1.5.14, but theme changes have necessitated using newer features. If you want to use Simple5e with an older MapTool version, I recommend the following versions.
- Version 2.2.1 - This version was the defacto release for about five years. It experiences button sizing issues on MT 1.12+ and parsing errors on MapTool 1.18+.
- Version 1.3 Campaign File (Parts) - This version is even simpler and easier to hack around on than versions 2.0 and later, but rougher around the edges.
- JMR's Monster Maker and Spell Library add-ons, keeping up to date token and spell features available in the framework.
- Bobifle's Drop-in 5e Monsters. All the Basic Rules monsters and monsters from the Tome of Beasts. Optional support for these tokens is built into the Simple5e campaign file.
- Merudo's 5e Spell Library. This addon requires MapTool 1.6.1+, and will give you instant access to nearly every 5e spell. It is HIGHLY recommended!
- Illydth's Spell States. Keep MUCH better track of spell effects and get a bunch of additional, well thought-out utility states and campaign macros. This addon requires MapTool 1.6.1+. Simple5e 2.2+ includes all the Campaign Token Properties and States needed so all you need are the tokens and tables. If you want your states to all follow the same aesthetic Illydth has both provided instructions and bundled versions of Simple5e with Spell States for you (and even ones with Bag of Tricks!).
If you are interested in the 'Custom Counters' functionality in this framework, this feature is generic enough for any game and has been made into a generic, drop-in library token version:
- Bugs and Feature Requests: Browse any existing issues and if you don't see your problem or suggestion, make a new one!
- Support & Feedback: You may find a fix for an issue you're having on the Simple5e Wiki. I can also be contacted on the MapTool Discord as Melek, and the Simple5e RPTools forum post.