A VTT, or Virtual Table Top, is simply your gaming table, but online. It is a space to roll your dice, share your stories, and dive into adventures, no matter where you are. Perfect for playing remotely, it can also become a helpful companion for your IRL sessions. At Minimal Roleplay, we see it as a tool that is light, flexible, and fun; exactly what you need to enjoy the game without overcomplicating it.
And an ecosystem , then?
An ecosystem is not just a virtual table. It is an entire universe built around a passion. In our case: roleplaying games. Rather than a single isolated tool, it is a set of experiences and features that fit together seamlessly to create something bigger: a complete space where roleplaying feels natural, accessible, and alive.
Why Minimal Roleplay ?
Because let's be honest: most VTTs today are powerful, complete, sometimes even impressive, but you often end up feeling trapped in a piece of software instead of immersed in a game. For players, that is already a bit rough. But for Game Masters? Even worse.
We believe that a hobby like roleplaying deserves better. That it can be modern without ever losing its simplicity. That it can be a space of fun and freedom, not a technical dashboard. This vision is what guides our interfaces and the way we create Minimal Roleplay.
There is also another challenge: accessibility. Roleplaying is growing fast, but it still feels elitist. The barriers are many: intimidating rules, lack of players, the need to improvise, fear of starting… all those reasons keep thousands of curious people from giving it a try. Our mission is clear: make roleplaying welcoming for everyone.
Minimal Roleplay is not here to be yet another clone built only for Dungeons & Dragons. Our ambition is for everyone to be able to discover and play their own way : through text, voice, or IRL. Whatever the medium, whatever the style, whatever the world. Because every day, thousands of new stories are written, and we want to offer a playground where all of them can thrive.
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Two years of Minimal Roleplay until now
This page and this Kickstarter do not mark the beginning of Minimal Roleplay , but rather its crowning achievement. Over the past two years, our team has worked tirelessly to lay the foundations of this project, a solid base essential for shaping the future of the Virtual Table Top and reaching our loftiest ambitions.
A quick note: until now, we've been talking about early access to Minimal Roleplay. This Kickstarter marks the official launch of version 1.0 , but more on that shortly.
And what a journey these two years have been! Everything I'm about to show you below is already accessible. Even better, throughout the entire Kickstarter campaign, all features will be fully available and unrestricted, from October 1st to November 15, 2025.
The mysterious Minimal Mansion
An unexpected letter, signed by Harold, informs you that you have inherited an ancient manor hidden deep within the forest of Emim. The path is silent and enigmatic, each step taking you further from the world you know. When you finally glimpse the massive, silent building, a shiver runs through you: the manor seems to be watching, as if guarding secrets that have endured for centuries.
Inside, the place is deserted and dilapidated, dusty and frozen in time. You turn an ancient key, and suddenly, everything changes: the furniture regains its luster, the carpets their colors, and light fills every room. At the end of a corridor, Harold awaits, impassive, his deep gaze promising as many mysteries as revelations.
Only then does Harold reveal the truth: the manor is alive, and you are now bound to it. Every door you open, every corridor you walk, every room you enter holds its own stories and secrets. You are called to uncover all the adventures it contains, to navigate a labyrinth of tales where every choice sparks a new intrigue.
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PlayByPost
Text-based Virtual Tabletop
Minimal Play-by-Post is the text-based part of Minimal Roleplay, where players bring their characters to life by writing their dialogues and actions. Play-by-post is often seen as less fun than voice roleplay, since it doesn't allow emotions to be shared in real time. However, it offers many advantages: it combats “improphobia,” makes the game more accessible to new players, allows complex characters to be handled more easily, and encourages deeper development and roleplay. Thanks to its asynchronous nature , players don't need to coordinate their schedules to participate, making it easier to play with people they don't know or who speak different languages.
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PlayByPost
Features available now
Different kinds of messages
To best represent your characters’ actions, messages can be sent as context messages, dialogues, or actions.
Dice rolls
Roll dice to resolve your actions and introduce a bit of randomness into your role-playing games.
Advanced dice rolls
Use our advanced dice system to incorporate your character sheet values into your rolls, simulate advantages or bonuses, and enhance your actions.
Images
Insert images into your messages to illustrate your points and enhance your storytelling.
Game master screen
Take advantage of the Game Master screen, a session setup environment reserved for the game masters.
Notepads and scenarios
Harness the power of Minimal Scenarios in your sessions: note-taking, scenario management, glossary, rules, and more.
NPCs
Create recurring non-player characters and role-play them both as the Game Master and as a player.
Out-of-context chat
Keep your game on track by avoiding off-topic discussions. Use the dedicated chat for out-of-character conversations.
Streamers tools (early)
Enhance your OBS layouts by displaying dice rolls and real-time updates of character sheet values.
Visibility
Hide your messages from certain participants to simulate whispers or plot in secret.
Virtual 3d Dice
Enjoy our stunning 3D dice as you watch your fumbles unfold.
Macro system (Early)
A simple system to save pre-made messages along with their dice rolls.
Reply to
Reply to specific messages to “quote” them and avoid getting lost in multiple conversations.
Freeze the game · Game Master
Freeze the game for certain players to wait for others’ responses.
Character sheets
Harness the power of Minimal Sheet in your sessions: integrate character sheets for your players and NPCs.
Advanced syntax
Use formatting to make your texts more lively. Quickly role-play non-player characters, include actions within your dialogues, and apply classic text formatting for better structure.
Switch to Minimal Boards
Switch with a single click between Play-by-Post and the Minimal Boards virtual game table at any time.
Spectator mode (early)
Let your friends follow your game by sharing a referral link with them.
Upcoming features to explore in
the Minimal Roleplay 1.0 · Minimal Play-by-Post section
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Boards
Text-based Virtual Tabletop
Minimal Boards is the tabletop section of Minimal Roleplay. Players usually interact through voice chat while using a shared board where tokens represent their characters and the enemies they face. The board, managed by the game master, features graphic backdrops that bring the environments to life as the players progress.
Minimal Boards is the latest addition to the ecosystem. Released on August 14, 2025, it has already been met with great success.
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Boards
Features available now
Huge Game Board
Minimal Boards is designed to fit everything you need! A massive board with limitless possibilities.
Images & Maps
Insert images and maps by simply dragging and dropping, or by using your Minimal Roleplay media library.
Token Organization
Automatically group your tokens, rename them, or store them in personal folders to keep your board under control.
Instanced chat
Use a dedicated Minimal Boards chat to keep your OOC and PBP channels clean during combat.
Notepads and scenarios
Harness the power of Minimal Scenarios in your sessions: note-taking, scenario management, glossary, rules, and more.
Player Tokens
Each player automatically has a personal token linked to their character sheet, which they can move and recall at will.
Temporary Hand Draw
Sketch temporary combat or movement notes that all players can see in real time.
Out-of-context chat
Keep your game on track by avoiding off-topic discussions. Use the dedicated chat for out-of-character conversations.
Token Attribution
Assign extra tokens to players so they can control more than just their characters.
Multi-Image Tokens
Add multiple images to your tokens inside your library, when placed on the board, one will be chosen at random.
Natural Feel
Zoom in smoothly, move around with just your fingertips—the tactile experience of Minimal Boards is finely tuned for comfort and precision.
Tokens
Add as many tokens as you and your players need. Minimal Boards is built to handle thousands of tokens seamlessly.
Hide entities
Show or hide groups of tokens and images with a single click—perfect for surprising your players.
Grid snap
Take advantage of the grid to snap your tokens into place—or disable snapping for complete freedom of movement.
Character sheets
Harness the power of Minimal Sheet in your sessions: integrate character sheets for your players and NPCs.
Image Organization
Layer your images, rename them, and store them in folders to manage your board with ease.
Window system
Resize and customize windows to create a playing environment tailored to your needs and preferences.
Pointers
Track your teammates’ movements by displaying their cursors.
Collaboration
Boards are fully real-time and synced across all players in the session.
Switch to Minimal Play-by-Post
Switch seamlessly between Play-by-Post and the Minimal Boards virtual tabletop with just one click.
Upcoming features to explore in
the Minimal Roleplay 1.0 · Minimal Boards section
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Adventures
Solo adventures
Minimal Adventures is the solo section of Minimal Roleplay. Much like a “choose your own adventure” book, you can experience and create stories where every choice shapes the outcome. With the dedicated editor, craft your own adventures or play those from the community, easy to use, yet offering endless possibilities.
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Adventures
Features available now
Solo Game Interface
An interface dedicated to solo roleplay, letting you live adventures where you are the hero.
Full Editor
Build your own solo adventures with a no-code editor that’s easy to use yet offers infinite possibilities.
Dice Rolls
Integrate dice rolls and compare results to influence the course of the narrative.
Achievements
Add achievements, hidden or visible, to encourage players to fully complete your adventures.
Pop-ups
Use pop-up windows to deliver out-of-context information to the player.
Public galleries
Explore the many adventures created by the community and share your own with them.
Choices & Consequences
Create branching choices for players and define their impact on the story.
Character Sheet
Include a basic character sheet to save your players’ stats.
Statistics
Add hidden stats to track and analyze the most common paths taken by players.
Advanced Conditions
Enhance your mechanics by adding conditions to player choices and dialogues, based on dice rolls or character sheet values.
Non-Player Characters
Bring your adventure to life with NPCs, each with their own name and avatar.
Chapters
Organize your adventure into chapters for better clarity during development.
Upcoming features to explore in
the Minimal Roleplay 1.0 · Minimal Adventures section
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Sheets
Character sheets
Minimal Sheets is the character sheet editor of Minimal Roleplay. Build your own sheets from scratch or use ones already shared by the community, then assign them to your games to keep track of your characters’ stats. With its simple and intuitive editor, anyone can design their own sheets and pre-generated characters to fit their needs, and then use them seamlessly in Play-by-Post and Boards sessions.
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Sheets
Features available now
Intuitive Character Sheet Editor
Create your own character sheets by customizing their structure and adding the values you want.
Card Fields
Add card-style fields to manage equipment, inventory, or other resources.
Pre-Generated Characters
Set default values for your sheets to speed up game preparation.
Integrated with Dice Rolls
Use your sheet values in advanced dice rolls as modifiers or for other mechanics.
Copy & Duplicate Fields
Copy, duplicate, or move fields freely to build the sheet that suits you best.
Wide Range of Fields
Choose from a variety of fields, from simple to complex: text, images, numbers, health bars, selectors, multiple values…
Responsive Sheets
All sheets automatically adapt for optimal display on both PC and mobile.
Card Movement
Easily move cards between fields, for example, transferring an item from inventory to equipment.
Streamer tools (early)
Display your players’ sheet values in OBS layouts and watch updates in real time.
Included in Boards and PBP
Minimal Sheets integrates seamlessly with Boards and Play-by-Post, giving you full functionality during your games.
Upcoming features to explore in
the Minimal Roleplay 1.0 · Minimal Sheets section
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Scenarios
Notepad for roleplayers
Minimal Scenarios is the notebook of Minimal Roleplay. It lets you write down everything you need while also designing your worlds and scenarios. With its simple, intuitive editor, Notion-like but tailored for roleplaying, you can keep all your information organized and share it effortlessly with your players.
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Scenarios
Features available now
Different Page Types
Add separate pages for narrative and rules to your scenarios for better readability.
Glossary
Create an alphabetical glossary to list characters, locations, items, and all references related to your adventure.
Glossary Links
Quickly link scenario pages to glossary entries for easy reference.
Public Sharing
Share certain scenario or rule pages, as well as glossary entries, with all players in your game.
Advanced Formatting
Use our advanced text formatting to bring your scenario to life with a clean and effective layout.
Public galleries
Explore the many scenarios created by the community and share your own with them.
Blocks for Structure
Use our pre-designed visual blocks to organize your story: “Game Master Tips,” “Context,” “Treasure,” “Exits,” “Events.”
Images
Easily insert images into your pages to enrich your scenarios.
Links Between Pages
Connect pages with clickable links, perfect for guiding the Game Master and creating shortcuts within the scenario.
Dice Rolls
Incorporate dice rolls directly into your scenarios.
Quick Actions
Each block offers quick actions linked to Minimal Play-by-Post: automatic message sending, image posting, and more.
Included in Boards and PBP
Minimal Scénario integrates seamlessly with Boards and Play-by-Post, giving both Game Masters and players easy access to all their notes.
Upcoming features to explore in
the Minimal Roleplay 1.0 · Minimal Scenarios section
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Campfire
Social safeplace
Minimal Campfire is Minimal Roleplay’s social network, designed for roleplayers. It gives you the freedom to share your passion, find fellow players, and enjoy moments of connection. With AI-powered moderation, we ensure it remains a welcoming, safe space for every roleplayer.
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Campfire
Features available now
Blog Tools
Create posts with all the writing tools you need: links, images, headings, text, dividers, quotes, and even character dialogues.
Categorization
Each post is tagged by theme, discussion, announcement, roleplay, and more. Filter topics to keep your feed clean and relevant.
AI-Controlled Safeplace
All Campfire posts are checked and processed by a language analysis AI that flags toxic or inappropriate content.
Likes, Comments & Sharing
Like, comment on, and share posts you enjoy. Discover new profiles and connect with fellow enthusiasts.
Unlimited Posts
Write without length restrictions. Express yourself freely.
Languages
Every post is labeled by its language, perfect for browsing only the content you can understand.
Trigger Warnings
Content warnings are automatically added by the AI. You can choose to display or hide them to avoid unwanted exposure.
Upcoming features to explore in
the Minimal Roleplay 1.0 · Minimal Campfire section
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One HUB to rule them all…
To connect all these sections, we designed Minimal Roleplay as a true video game launcher. This approach will be fully realized with version 1.0, but there’s no need to reveal everything just yet. In practice, you have access to your multiplayer games (PBP, Boards), your solo adventures (Adventures), the creator space (Sheets, Scenarios, Adventures), and Campfire. The entire ecosystem is designed to stay interconnected, and creation tools are directly accessible from your multiplayer games.
On top of that, the unified interfaces of the HUB span the entire platform. Here you’ll find an advanced notification system, a private chat with conversations, and a centralized gallery gathering all the media used in your games and creations.
The HUB also has the essential role of connecting players with their creations. You’ll discover numerous public galleries, character sheets, adventures, and scenarios, as well as a wide range of open games where you can join game masters looking for players.
Finally, to softly introduce Minimal Collection, we’ve started to add profile customization options. This is just the beginning, but it will be greatly expanded in the future. After all, we all enjoy showing off our stickers or dice, so why should it be any different on Minimal Roleplay?
Illustrations at Minimal Roleplay
We are often asked about our illustrations, and you probably already know why. The use of artificial intelligence to generate images remains a sensitive topic. While some enjoy it in a private and personal context, the perception changes entirely when it comes to publicly shared projects, and even more so when money is involved.
The good news is simple: all of our current illustrations are created by artists. We did rely on AI in the past, on a few prototypes, due to a lack of time and resources. But today, we work exclusively with creators. For example, we hold licenses for works by Tithi Luadthong.
As it becomes increasingly difficult to find free content that is both high-quality and aligned with the spirit of Minimal Roleplay, we recently partnered with a talented illustrator, Raidi, who created our beloved mascot Harold and continues to work with us on other projects.
Our position is clear: we will never use generative AI for our own content. Of course, we cannot forbid its use by the users of our tools. To keep as much control over this matter as possible, we have made an important decision that we will explain in more detail in the sections about the 1.0 updates further down this page.
Finally, regarding the protection of artists, our image upload system (presented earlier in the HUB section) allows users to add copyright information to link an illustration back to its creator and portfolio, even if the image is cropped or reused elsewhere. This feature is optional, but we have observed that many of our users take advantage of it, and some also use it to indicate when their images were generated by AI.
Community-driven development
Recently, we made an important decision: to listen even more closely to our community. As many already know through Discord and our various contact channels, we’re very attentive, and this commitment is now formalized with the launch of the community updates system.
The concept is simple: you suggest ideas, members vote for the most relevant features, and we integrate them into community-driven updates. We’re not necessarily the best positioned to decide what should be prioritized on Minimal Roleplay, which is why this system was created.
Of course, the same interface exists for reporting bugs, but votes aren’t needed for those! Thanks to this setup, feedback is clearer, and you can track in real time the suggestions being addressed and the features currently in development.
founders’ doors · Early access offer
In June 2024 , we launched our very first economic model. Its goal was to help support the project by covering various costs, while giving players the opportunity to provide financial support. In return, it offered access to different rewards, ranging from simple cosmetics all the way to a lifetime Minimal Roleplay subscription . You can explore everything included in these offers by clicking here.
Important: Minimal Roleplay will eventually adopt a paid subscription model. However, playing will always remain free. Only certain advanced features will be reserved for subscribers, with some limitations for free accounts. Our priority will always be the player experience: playing will never require payment.
In These current offers will soon disappear and will never return in this form or at these prices. The Kickstarter launch (or even slightly before) will mark the definitive closing of the Founders’ doors.
Finally, a word to our Founders : you believed in us based solely on promises, and we are deeply grateful. Your status will remain for life , along with the privileges attached to it. Thank you infinitely, if we’ve reached this point today, it’s thanks to your unwavering support.
When the Founders’ Age Ends
For months, you walked the halls of the Minimal Mansion, mapping its architecture of riddles and uncovering the logic behind its secrets. Deep within its foundations, you came upon what should not have endured: three radiant doors, a legacy left by the Manor's founders. A few were able to cross them, and the stories of what they carried back are still spoken of in whispers.
Now, returning to those underground chambers, you observe a change. Their brilliance, once blinding, has dimmed, like a flame in its final moments. The doors are closing. Their resonance still lingers, but it is fading, summoning only the last few who may yet step through.
Soon, they will vanish into the silence of stone. Where once there were thresholds, there will remain only walls.
If we were to write the history of this manor anew, it would be clear: the Age of the Founders has ended.
The Founders’ Doors will close forever on October 1st.
These exclusive offers, which have been with us for over a year, are coming to an end and will never return. To mark this moment, we’ve decided to reward the luckiest among you: one Founders’ Door will be up for grabs in every Kickstarter update post during the entire pre-launch, until October 14th.
Make sure to follow this Kickstarter to stay notified (Notify me on launch) and check the updates to try your luck!
Languages and Availability
From the very beginning, we have strived to make Minimal Roleplay as accessible as possible. While this includes simple and user-friendly interfaces, linguistic accessibility remains our top priority. That’s why, at your request, Minimal Roleplay was first translated into French, then into Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese. Depending on user feedback and needs, we remain open to adding more languages!
For user-generated content, we have developed a “magic button” that, in the future, will offer many features (we’ll go into more detail in the Minimal Roleplay 1.0 section). For now, and although it hasn’t been discovered yet, it already allows automatic translation of content into the player’s language.
Regarding availability, Minimal Roleplay can be accessed on Android via Google Play , on iPhone and iPad via the App Store , and in a browser version , naturally optimized for all screen sizes.
HUB Redesign
Since its very beginning, Minimal Roleplay has aimed to transform the Virtual Table Top experience, evolving it from a simple tool into a true video game experience . We are convinced that this approach will not only be more enjoyable and intuitive, but also a key step toward achieving our ultimate goal: making role-playing games accessible to everyone.
To bring this vision to life, we created the Minimal Roleplay 1.0 Hub , the interface that connects the entire ecosystem, much like a video game launcher. It’s a unified, welcoming, and intuitive space where you’ll find all the tools you need to communicate, start a session, and create the assets essential to role-playing.
Roleplayer card
Back in the spotlight, your roleplayer card is about to undergo a major evolution to be enhanced and gain value. For reference, this is your public profile on Minimal Roleplay: customizable and visible to all players.
With this new version, the card will benefit from numerous new features and even more customization options . Some details will be presented in the Minimal Collection section, but let’s take a first look at what’s coming!
Of course, your avatar remains at the heart of the card. It has grown in size and is now accompanied by your player name and a title from your collection.
To its left, the featured die has been redesigned: goodbye to the old stickers, and hello to a Diceball , which holds your favorite die from your collection . Around it, a new enhancement appears: the die ornament , creating a stylish visual link with the avatar.
Next, we discover the sticker board : a major new feature! Where previously only one sticker was highlighted, you now have an entire board with a customizable background . Like the back of a laptop, you can place as many stickers from your collection as you want.
Finally, the tour ends with the display of badges under the cover: founder, special statuses , and other distinctions.
Chat revamp: friends & guilds
Our private chat is leveling up! A complete overhaul is coming, bringing the ability to add friends, see their online/offline status, and enjoy much tighter integration within your HUB and across Minimal Roleplay.
The chat itself is getting a fresh new look: quick and convenient access, plus a dedicated full-screen mode for better readability. And of course, it will remain highly customizable to match your roleplayer card.
But that’s not all: a guild system will also enrich the experience. It will make it easier to launch new community games, find trusted players, and share advice.
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Global voice system
As part of our commitment to accessibility and feature unification , we plan to implement a voice system fully integrated into the entire ecosystem. The goal is simple: to centralize everything in one place . You join your group of friends, enable (or disable) voice chat , and stay connected whether you’re creating, playing, or adventuring.
By developing our own voice chat , we can go even further with unique features such as proximity chat or automatic movement between virtual voice rooms . This allows players to be grouped or isolated based on their position on a Board, for example. We’ll go into more detail about these possibilities in the dedicated sections!
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Smooth touch system
In parallel with the development of Minimal Roleplay, we are also working on the technology that forms its foundation: Napi. This is a proprietary technology of Minimal Roleplay, whose fourth version has just been completed, while Minimal Roleplay itself is currently at version 3.
This new version introduces numerous changes and brings a series of major optimizations. Among the most notable is the integration of a “zero stutter” technology , which will make the entire application smoother and ensure a significantly more seamless browsing experience on Minimal Roleplay.
A new mobile experience - Hello Prism
We know that the Minimal Roleplay app still has its shortcomings: stuttering, clunky UX, and so on. To understand why, you first need to know how the app is built. It’s a webapp , essentially a website wrapped inside a mobile app that just runs a browser behind the scenes.
So why not build a native app directly? Simply because it would require an enormous budget to recreate the entire ecosystem, and keeping features in sync between the browser version and the mobile versions would be extremely difficult.
For now, the mobile version is essentially the same as the browser version, adjusted using responsive design . In short, we just make sure everything lines up properly on smaller screens. It works… but it’s not enough.
That’s why, in addition to the Smooth Touch System , which will bring much smoother performance across the ecosystem, and alongside a complete redesign of all navigation interfaces , we’re officially announcing a brand-new design system: Prism .
The name might sound a little fancy, but it represents our new way of building user interfaces and user experiences. With Prism , we’re moving beyond responsive and creating dedicated mobile interfaces , built to deliver smoother, simpler navigation.
Help center
Announced several times already, the Help Center is finally about to launch. Minimal Roleplay is becoming increasingly rich, and while development remains focused on user experience, there are gaps that only dedicated support can truly fill.
A wide range of articles will be included: essential basics to get started with Minimal Roleplay, as well as more advanced content such as guides and tutorials for development within Minimal Adventures, along with detailed explanations of the more complex mechanics of Boards and the wider ecosystem.
The Help Center will be accessible contextually , through small pink markers displayed right where you are, without ever leaving the page you’re on. It will also be available in open access, even without logging in, similar to many classic 1.0 interfaces, so you can read the articles from any device, wherever you are .
Global translations
Thanks to Lucienne, whom you will discover later in this presentation, the language barrier on Minimal Roleplay will gradually disappear. The entire platform will be automatically translated according to the user’s language . This applies not only to interfaces but also to all creations : character sheets, scenarios, adventures, Campfire posts, and even play-by-post sessions.
Exploration access
Minimal Roleplay currently requires users to be logged in to access its features. That makes sense: to play, save your content, or interact with others, a user account is necessary.
Streamers features
The number of streamers is steadily growing, and role-playing games are taking an increasingly important place on Twitch and YouTube. We are fully aware of this, especially since we already collaborate with many content creators.
Streamer integrations will allow all kinds of Minimal Roleplay-related information to be displayed on Twitch layouts: voice channel details, dice rolls, character sheet information, and more.
Eventually, these integrations will go even further. Viewers will be able to access game tables directly , open the character sheets of players on stream, read their play-by-post sessions , and even view their game boards .
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Onboardings
Accessibility on Minimal Roleplay is essential. Today, as a new member, you are dropped into the ecosystem without much guidance: each session is separate, and few elements explain what is happening.
With the help of our dear Harold , we will create introductions (called onboardings ) for each of the main sections of Minimal Roleplay. These introductions will allow users to discover and understand the different parts of the platform, much like a tutorial, in a fun and engaging way.
Coupled with the exploration mode described earlier, these onboardings will enable everyone to get a solid grasp of Minimal Roleplay and its core features.
Shortcuts
To provide faster navigation and better ergonomics for our most dedicated players, we will create a shortcut interface and make Minimal Roleplay fully navigable by keyboard , just like in a game.
These shortcuts will be customizable and will allow users to navigate through Minimal Roleplay directly from the keyboard, for example to send a message, open private chat, or switch between sessions.
But we won’t stop there. While these shortcuts are useful on PC, many players use the Minimal Roleplay mobile app. On mobile, we will allow configurable touch shortcuts for actions such as swipes, multi-touch gestures, and much more.
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Minimal Dice
Minimal Roleplay will feature a new public dice interface , allowing users to roll dice , from the simplest to the most complex, while taking into account your different dice skins . Perfect for spontaneous rolls or to show off your beautiful dice skins displayed in Minimal Collections, later on this page.
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This visual would spoil too much for you, don’t worry, you’ll see it soon!
Tokens improvments
Tokens are gaining powerful new features.
First, you can apply different borders , perfect for adding variety and further customizing your monsters or characters.
Second, a highly requested feature: resizable tokens , allowing you to represent creatures both massive and tiny.
Third, direction ! A small arrow will show which way your character is facing, simple and effective.
Finally, you’ll be able to attach information or documentation to your tokens, for example, a monster sheet or any other useful data (also a character sheet, or a NPC from your game), visible or hidden from players. A simple click on a token will display a complete list of all the information linked to it.
Milky Fog
We’ve been working on the fog system for a long time, and it has required numerous technological experiments. Our goal has always been to create a fog with an organic look and feel, rather than a mechanical one. There are countless algorithms and infinite possibilities, but with the challenges of the web and cross-device compatibility, performance is critical and has brought many constraints.
Our latest breakthrough, and by far the most promising, still requires a lot of work, but it finally seems to meet our requirements. We’ve named it Milky Fog : built on a shader system, it delivers a smooth, brush-like rendering. In the long run, it will pave the way for easier handling of dynamic lighting and much more.
Functionally, the fog can be applied automatically to images or added manually. The game master will have the freedom to create or remove it, either partially or completely, using a dedicated brush. Treated as a fully-fledged entity, the fog can be generated at will and manipulated directly from the layer interface in Minimal Boards.
Scenes & floors
In a role-playing campaign, there are often many locations to manage, each of which can be divided into sub-locations and levels. To address this complexity, we designed the multi-level scene system for Minimal Boards.
The idea is to allow game masters to create scenes representing locations and their sub-locations, for example: the city of New Pam, the port of New Pam, the tavern of New Pam, and so on.
Within these locations, levels (or boards ) can represent different sections of a place, such as the floors of a dungeon. The system remains highly flexible and open to the game master’s interpretation.
Players can navigate between these scenes and levels, either freely or according to the restrictions set by the game master. To move away from traditional menu-based navigation and enhance immersion, we’ve introduced a portal mechanic . The game master can link scenes or levels via these portals, and when players pass through them, they are automatically teleported to the corresponding scene or level. This approach preserves immersion while adding a gamified layer to our virtual game board.
Round-based system
After all, the turn-based gameplay , isn’t that why we play on a board? Let’s say… 80%! Jokes aside, we know it’s not always easy to handle DnD combat without it becoming tedious. That’s where Minimal Boards’ round system comes in: it automates combat and makes it much easier for players to follow.
This system puts players into a frozen mode where only the active player can take actions . You just select a field from the character sheet to act as initiative, and the players are ready. The active player takes their turn, then passes it along, and so on.
To make movement easier, it will also be possible to link the number of spaces a player can move to a value on their character sheet, which automatically resets at the end of each turn.
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Decks of cards
Many role-playing games could benefit from a card system to make gameplay easier; spells, equipment, choices, random draws… Cards can be useful in countless ways, and that’s why we designed the card deck system for Minimal Boards.
These cards can be used and distributed in different ways. The first is by creating a draw pile directly on the board, where the Game Master can set the rules: how many cards to draw, who can draw them, and so on.
Each card can exist in four possible states on a board: “In a player’s hand,” “In the deck,” “Face up,” “Face down.” This makes handling intuitive: show a card to other players, take it back, discard it… When a player holds cards, they automatically appear at the bottom of their screen.
For the overall feel, we’re drawing strong inspiration from Balatro’s animation system, aiming to deliver a smooth and fun experience when drawing and handling cards. On the design side, players will be able to import their own visuals in PNG format, as well as use templates that support dynamic data.
With the arrival of Minimal Sheets 2 and its flexibility, cards will be linkable directly to character sheet fields. This allows equipment, items, or even spells to be turned into predesigned cards imported directly from the sheet.
And last but not least, this system will also open the door to playing board games and TCGs directly on Minimal Boards. A nice little bonus!
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Action zone and metrics system
Some games, such as DnD, require calculations during tabletop combat. While we aim to automate these calculations as much as possible to keep combat smooth (see the rounds system section), we will soon add an advanced metrics system . It will allow displaying distances as well as action zones , such as explosion radii or lines of sight .
Link with character sheet
Character sheet values will now be able to link with Boards and your tokens . You have always been able to highlight one or more values for play-by-post , and these values can now be displayed directly next to your token: health bar, movement points, and more.
A special highlight can also be placed over the interface, functioning as an editable floating value , optimized for certain game systems.
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Background music
Background music is coming to Minimal Boards, allowing you to add YouTube links or your own MP3 files .
Players will also be able to mute the music individually if they wish.
Layer system
Already partially implemented, the layer system will be enhanced to allow game masters to precisely view all objects on their boards: individual items, token groups, fog of war, images, and more.
This layer panel will allow you to quickly hide or show elements and organize the board efficiently, providing a valuable way to save time when creating your Boards.
Triggers
The triggers in Minimal Boards are a new mechanic that will allow you to set up events when a player moves onto one or more specific tiles.
For example: if a token lands on a tile, monster group A appears. Or if two tokens occupy a set of tiles, effect A is triggered and image A appears. This mechanic could be used, for instance, to turn off the lights in a room and make a trapdoor or a door appear .
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Special effects
Effects are a new animated entity in Minimal Boards. They can be instantaneous , like a lightning strike when a chest is opened, or continuous , such as snow or rain in front of the player’s screen. These effects can also produce sounds .
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Board state
Boards will now feature global states , which can be used for various purposes: day/night cycles, seasons, or even more complex changes.
Each asset in Minimal Boards can be linked to these states, allowing its display to vary depending on the active state. For example, a trigger (as described above) could randomly change the layout of a labyrinth where the players are moving!
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Advanced search
Advanced search is coming to Minimal Play-by-post. It will let you pinpoint your results without having to scroll through endless pages. Inspired by Discord’s system, this feature can also take you directly to the message you’re looking for, with its surrounding context, so you can read it within the flow of the conversation without losing track.
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Pins
If some messages are important to you during your game, pin them directly to your notebook . This way, you’ll never lose track of the essential information from your session.
Advanced Spectator Mode
The spectator mode already exists in Minimal Play-by-post, but it is limited and inconvenient . With this new system, it will become an interactive book , where your progress as a spectator is saved. Page by page , you can follow the adventures of the sessions you are watching.
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Game Exports
To complement the spectator mode mentioned above, we are envisioning a theater-style export of game sessions . This format can be printed and even exported as an ePub .
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Dice Preparation
The game master can now prepare dice rolls for their players , saving time and avoiding the back-and-forth of simply asking for a roll. The GM sets the roll, and the player just needs to click on the pending message to make the roll.
Additionally, it will be possible to set automatic responses to these rolls. For example, if the roll is higher than 10, a specific context message is sent; otherwise, a different message appears. This greatly reduces friction in message-based gameplay.
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Automatic Translation
As mentioned earlier, the language barrier, a major obstacle to accessibility on Minimal Roleplay, will gradually disappear . Minimal Play-by-post will be one of the first elements to benefit from automatic translations , making it possible to play alongside people whose language you do not understand.
Scene & Visibility
On Minimal Roleplay, the current visibility only allows you to specify whether a message is meant for a single player or a group. While functional, this system is cumbersome to configure .
The new system will replace it: it will still allow you to whisper to an ally , but in a much simpler and more intuitive way . Most importantly, it introduces the concept of a scene .
A scene is a shared environment where certain players interact. Only participants in the scene (excluding the Game Master) can see the messages exchanged, providing automatic visibility .
Example: one group is in the city of Garine, while another explores the mountains to the east. As long as I stay in the city, I only see my group’s messages. If I move to the mountains, I simply switch scenes : my messages will automatically go to the other group, but I won’t have access to their previous conversation history.
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Backgrounds
Goodbye to the original mysterious purple background of Minimal Play-by-post! You will now be able to change its color , or even replace it with an image or a video .
The scene system will also benefit from this feature: depending on the scene, you can apply a different background to your game table .
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Music
Soundscapes are also coming to Minimal Play-by-post. You will be able to add background music to your scenes (see above), whether it comes from YouTube or your own MP3 files .
Advanced Macros
The current macros are quite basic: they allow sending messages, rolling dice, or using character sheet values. However, our members want to go much further.
Upcoming features include:
- Conditionals: IF (1d20+@modStr, “>”, 15, “Success”, “Failure”)
- Advanced logic: AND(f1,f2,f3), OR(f1,f2,f3), NOT(f1)
- Picker from a list: PICK("Sunny", "Rainy", "Cloudy", "Windy", "Snowy", "Stormy")
- Advanced math for dice: square, modulus, etc
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Shared Macros
Macros , through Minimal Libraries (introduced later on this page), can be shared across your games . You will also be able to make them public for your players or the entire Minimal Roleplay community.
Scrambling System
We love immersion , and language is an amazing tool to simulate in play-by-post. That’s why we are introducing a cipher system : all letters of a message can be replaced with random characters if the player does not have a specific skill or attribute on their character sheet, for example a language.
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Minimal Adventures 2
To understand why we are launching Minimal Adventures 2 , you need to know the history of Adventures . Originally, Adventure was just a tutorial for Minimal Play-by-post, and the story you played, Minimal Mansion , served as its introduction. That’s why the game layout was the same as PBP.
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Over time, we realized it would be great to make Adventure the official solo mode of Minimal Roleplay . We developed an editor that gradually evolved into what it is today.
Minimal Adventures 2 is the culmination of the solo mode , featuring a fully adapted layout that creates a much grander experience than before.
Scenes
Add scenes to your adventures: each scene immerses your players in a rich environment with a dedicated background . Minimal Adventures 2 remains a scroller , but you can scroll up through messages . As you move through the scenes, you will experience the different backgrounds and music unique to each scene.
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Musics
As mentioned earlier, music is also coming to Minimal Adventures and will be linked to scenes . This will help enhance immersion for your players. You can use YouTube links or your own MP3 files .
Sound effects
A new feature in Minimal Adventures will be the addition of sound effects tied to messages or interactions. They will trigger instantly when a player encounters them, perfect for spell sounds or even voice-overs .
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Inputs
Pre-fill certain elements of the character sheet by prompting your player . Ask them to enter text or numbers , and shape the rest of your adventure based on their input.
ou can also compare these values to trigger an interaction or response , just like you currently do with other game mechanics.
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Global achievements
Achievements will be public , allowing you to compare yourself with other players based on the percentage of people who have completed them.
Let’s now talk about the Minimal Adventures editor .
Impacts middlewares
Impact middlewares will be added. The name might sound unclear, so here are some examples: you’ll be able to create blocks that execute automatically , without needing to manually connect them.
This can be used to check a player’s hit points after each action, or redirect a player to an exit as soon as a value on their character sheet changes, and much more.
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Addition of comparators
Currently, you can compare a few things , but it’s limited. We will allow you to compare anything and everything , unlocking an infinite number of new possibilities .
At any moment, to display a response or trigger an interaction , you’ll be able to compare your character sheet , your dice rolls , or other variables , in short, anything you can imagine .
Complete overhaul of the editor
Originally, we made a technological misstep with the Minimal Adventures editor. As it stands, it doesn’t allow us to guarantee optimal performance . Over time and with usage, we’ve also learned a lot about the editor’s ergonomics , and we believe it now deserves a complete overhaul .
This overhaul will introduce numerous new features that were difficult to implement before: grouping, multi-selection, history , and most importantly, a significant improvement in performance and smoothness .
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Minimal Sheets 2
Minimal Sheets was the first module we developed after Play-by-post, which means it dates back quite a while. Today, its structure no longer meets our expectations , especially in terms of smoothness and customization .
Minimal Sheets 2 is a complete overhaul that will transform many aspects of Minimal Sheets. You’ll enjoy greater fluidity, enhanced customization , and new interfaces better integrated into your games. Let’s take a look at what’s new.
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Advanced customization
The new sheets will be far more visually customizable .
Field styles : you’ll be able to modify input styles using several default templates, each configurable. Labels can be shown or hidden, placed above, below, or beside the fields.
Section customization : choose custom backgrounds and borders , with an integrated tool ensuring a clean display across all resolutions, on both large and small screens.
Overall background : the sheet’s general background can be customized. Ergonomic options will allow you to easily propagate changes from one field to all others and make global modifications across the entire sheet .
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Advanced grids
A Pixel Perfect grid will be implemented, allowing you to resize and arrange all fields freely to create the layouts you envision.
This grid will also ensure consistent display across different resolutions , both on mobile and web browsers. However, you will still be able to preview and adjust your sheets for each resolution to achieve the best result.
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Virtual elements
Virtual fields are pre-calculated fields. You can enable the virtual property on text or number fields to automatically compute their final value .
Examples of possible calculations:
- {value}% → 50% (value returns the field's current value)
- +{FLOOR(@strength-10)/2} → +2 (for a DnD modifier; the field’s value is not considered)
- {10+@modDex+value} → 14 (for calculating AC in DnD; the value represents equipment bonuses)
New elements
The Hints element will let you add text or fixed elements directly into the character sheet sections.
The Tabs element will allow you to group fields into tabs for better organization.
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Conditionals elements
Conditional elements are coming: they will only appear if one or more conditions are met.
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Game onboarding
The creator of a character sheet will now be able to add an onboarding to their sheet. During the initialization of a game, a player’s sheet can be automatically populated : field entries, class selection, and other choices.
This system will also provide a better integration of pre-generated characters , making them far more visible and easier to use than in the current Minimal Roleplay.
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Import and export
You will be able to store your completed sheets in your Library (see below on the page) to reuse them in other games. This type of file is similar to pre-generated sheets, but we separated it because it serves a different purpose.
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Dark mode
A dark mode joins the party, here to stop burning your eyes at night!
Adding tables
Tables are a valuable resource in our scenarios, especially for handling random rolls , deciding events, or other actions. We will therefore integrate them directly into the Minimal Scenarios notebooks .
Strong link with Sheets
The integration with Minimal Sheets will be strengthened. From now on, a character sheet assigned to a scenario can directly interact with the players in your game. For example, you can include items that are assigned directly to a player’s character sheet, or modify certain values on the sheets, such as inflicting hit points to all characters at once, making your job as Game Master much easier.
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NPC creation
The glossary will be improved, allowing you to automatically generate non-player characters that you can then roleplay in your games.
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Board creation
You will be able to create and link Minimal Boards to your scenarios , ideal for instantly setting up a combat map . The goal is simple: open a scenario and play immediately , with no setup required, everything will be ready to go .
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Drawing system
A random draw system will be implemented to help manage randomness. Using the tables in Minimal Scenarios , you will be able to draw a random value with a single click!
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Redesign of comments
The comment system was originally inspired by Twitter. Over time, we realized it doesn’t fit Minimal Campfire. We will completely redesign it so that all comments are displayed by default , without ever closing the open post.
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Redesign of integrations
All link integrations, those previews that appear when you share a link, will be completely redesigned. We will add all relevant sites for the role-playing world and integrate Minimal Roleplay content much more efficiently, including game links, spectator modes , and more .
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new posts to share
Minimal Campfire will gain new types of posts . With the introduction of Minimal Collection, you’ll be able to share your creations, newly unlocked dice, and even your text-based game memories.
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Initial Blocking
If you’re new to Campfire, know that we do everything to keep this social network safe, including automatically monitoring posts . We will strengthen these controls by requiring new authors to publish a guided introductory post created with Minimal Roleplay. These posts will be reviewed by the team before granting full posting access on Minimal Campfire.
This approach both restricts bots and spammers and ensures that each account maintains a minimum level of activity.
Post suggestions
We will implement a system, closely linked to the quest system , to suggest posts for you to write: your first RPG experience, the latest TTRPGs you’ve tried, and many other topics. The goal is to breathe new life into Minimal Campfire while helping members get to know each other better.
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Minimal Libraries is a new cornerstone of the Minimal Roleplay ecosystem. It can be seen as the Dropbox or Google Drive for the platform’s roleplayers. Its purpose is to centralize and harmonize the creation, sharing, and management of your content on Minimal Roleplay.
All your creations will now be stored in your Library . Every asset you import will also find its place there. Thanks to Minimal Libraries, the use of this content will be standardized and fully integrated across all parts of the Minimal Roleplay ecosystem.
Public galleries will be directly fed by the content you choose to make accessible from your Library.
In the future, we do not plan to impose any storage limits on Minimal Libraries.
An unexplored place
For over a year now, you have been wandering through dimly lit hallways and exploring rooms, each more unusual than the last. The Minimal Mansion and its enigmatic butler, Harold, have only revealed a tiny fraction of their secrets. Take the time to notice every detail, listen carefully, and feel the strange atmosphere of these places. Remember the carpet and the creaking floorboards beneath your feet as you move back and forth to your game rooms.
But now the time has finally come: the great unveiling! Under a carpet, you discover a trapdoor. And beneath that trapdoor, a staircase. As you descend, a strange sensation fills you: a tingling in your head. Disturbing? Perhaps. But here, nothing surprises you anymore. What is more surprising is the absence of your companions. You are alone, facing a new door, yet another one, yes.
Well, I suppose you open it, so there’s no need for me to linger on endless descriptions. Let’s move on. And don’t think this is due to some limitation of this writing tool, an absurdity that, by the way, will never exist in the Minimal Mansion. Anyway. You enter a gigantic library. The decoration is… let’s say neutral. Well, “library” is a generous term, as only the furniture hints at that function: no books, no scrolls, not even a speck of dust. Oh, I almost forgot: in the center of the room are a desk and a woman.
At first, you think she might be Harold’s wife. Then you reconsider: there’s nothing to confirm that. Better not to jump to conclusions.
“Ah, there you are at last! You took your time! Let me explain the situation. You are in YOUR library. Or rather, in your mind. Here, no one else but you and me, as your appointed manager, has the right to enter. Everything is still empty, as you can see. It’s up to you to fill these shelves. And, while you’re at it, consider redecorating a bit, because right now… it’s rather dull.”
She continues with an enigmatic smile:
“My role is to guide you in this task. You can import content from outside, but also create directly in these small rooms at the back: your creation spaces. Everything you produce or import can serve to enrich your works. The possibilities are endless.”
“One last thing. Know that all the members’ libraries in the mansion are interconnected thanks to… me. Yes, your favorite manager, and the only one, so no competition! On this tablet, you can browse creations shared by others and import them into your library. Convenient, isn’t it? But remember: also share your own creations. It’s give-and-take. And if you want to make something public, just come see me. We’ll discuss it.”
Lucienne
Lucienne has uncovered a striking statistic: after analyzing all active multiplayer games (Play-by-Post & Boards) on Minimal Roleplay, it turns out that more than 90% show signs of generative AI usage. This includes illustrations for settings, character avatars, as well as text generation, translations, and reformulations.
Our stance is clear and stated earlier: we will not use generative AI for official designs and illustrations on Minimal Roleplay . However, we cannot prevent our members from using it in their own creations.
To address this reality, we are introducing Lucienne, our librarian . Since generative AI seems inevitable, we’ve chosen to take control by integrating it ourselves and implementing clear identification solutions.
Lucienne will be our dedicated AI. She will allow members to generate conten (images, text, and audio) for their role-playing games and creative projects. This decision has three key benefits: offering members potentially more ethical AI, providing a service directly integrated into Minimal Roleplay, and above all, ensuring systematic identification of generated content. If Lucienne generates, Lucienne tags. And she is strict: every AI-created asset will be flagged and clearly identifiable.
In practice, Lucienne will let you automatically fill out forms: need an NPC? You’ll be able to generate one instantly based on your preferences, just like your character sheets. She will also offer content translation, along with spelling and grammar correction. Finally, this integration allows us to provide an option to completely disable generative AI in your games, for those who prefer not to use it.
We cannot stop the rise of these tools, but we can at least inform, guide, and make their use transparent .
Creation and File Types
Minimal Libraries can host a wide variety of content. If you are familiar with the current version of Minimal Roleplay, you’ll notice that the Creator Space is being replaced by the Library : from now on, you will create all your content for Minimal Roleplay through the Library. Here’s an overview (non-exhaustive) of the types of files supported:
- Character Sheets: Sheets created in Minimal Sheets will have their own file type.
- Scenarios: Scenarios created in Minimal Scenarios.
- Adventures: Adventures created in Minimal Adventures.
- Boards: Game boards created in Minimal Boards.
- Images: All your images will be stored in your Library.
- Cards: Cards created via Minimal Boards decks or character sheets (cards field), allowing you to build collections like spells, equipment, etc.
- Macros: Macros created in Minimal Play-by-Post and Minimal Boards.
- NPCs: All your non-player characters will also be available in your Library.
- Pre-generated Sheets: Pre-filled versions of your character sheets.
- Sounds: You can upload or create sounds and music via Lucienne.
- Tokens: Your tokens created in Minimal Boards.
- Tiles: Tiles created in Minimal Map.
- Maps: Maps created in Minimal Map.
Everything you create within the ecosystem will go through your Library. This is where you will manage all your files and control their availability across the Minimal Roleplay ecosystem, whether private or public.
In-Game Uses
Everything you create should be usable across the entire Minimal Roleplay ecosystem. We are enhancing the integration of these files so that they are available whenever you need them. Access to your Library will open automatically depending on the context. For example, if you need a card for one of your character sheets, you can either create one or select one from your Library. Your Library will ensure that the most relevant files are provided based on your current context.
Folders and Organization
One of the goals of Minimal Libraries is to let you organize your files much more precisely than you can today. You can structure your content by role-playing game, by session, or simply leave it all as a mess, whatever suits you best.
Minimal Libraries will make this easier by offering filters by file type, usage, or creation date, as well as the ability to group files into folders, rename them, and more. A classic file explorer, but perfectly tailored for us role-players!
Sharing and public galleries
As mentioned earlier, let’s now look at the technical side: how will it work? It’s very simple: any content you create can be added to the Public Library with a single click. Once made public, all your creations (cards, scenarios, boards, etc.) will be accessible to all Minimal Roleplay members. A true goldmine, self-sustained by the community, and potentially including official content in collaboration with role-playing games from around the world in the future.
It will also be possible to share private content with other members, for example with your friends.
Any content made public will be reviewed by a member of the Minimal Roleplay team and must comply with the platform’s terms of use, respecting all rules and intellectual property rights.
Imports and Converters
We will allow documents to be imported directly into Minimal Roleplay. For sounds or images, it will be simple, and this feature will also be available for all other types of content, including character sheets and scenarios.
We will make it possible to import from other software. For example, importing a character sheet from DnDBeyond will automatically generate a pre-filled sheet for DnD5. Similarly, it will be possible to import content from Notion or Obsidian and convert it directly into a Minimal Scenario.
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Minimal Collections is a key section of the ecosystem. As its name suggests, it focuses on the aspect of collecting , a passion we roleplayers deeply share. The goal is to recreate the joy of collecting by leveraging the advantages of digital technology. This system will not only allow us to reward you but also bring a more vibrant and engaging dimension to Minimal Roleplay.
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Collectibles Galleries
The collectibles will be numerous and usable throughout the Minimal Roleplay ecosystem: in your games for stickers and dice , or on your profile for titles , titles , and ornaments . Here’s an overview of all these rewards:
- Dice: After all, is a roleplayer really a roleplayer without dice? More on this in the next section.
- Stickers: Small rewards you can stick on your roleplayer card and use directly in your games.
- Titles: Epic or funny labels that appear on your profile and wherever your username is displayed: Campfire, Play-by-post, etc.
- Badges: Rarer rewards displayed under your roleplayer card, representing a role or achievement within the world of Minimal Roleplay. They can be unlocked during special events.
- Roleplayer card themes: Give your roleplayer profile a unique style. Depending on their rarity, some themes can even be animated!
- Merch: Who knows?
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Dice Types
Let’s take a moment to talk about dice , because there’s a lot to cover! First, the possibilities : our 3D and physics dice engine allows us to create unique mechanics and explore nearly limitless options.
The shapes of the dice can vary: sharp , soft , or even exotic shapes.
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You can also customize the numbers, typography, color , and even add icons . Every parameter is adjustable, giving a huge range of creative possibilities.
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The texture of the dice can range from realistic to fantastical, including animated visual effects, reflections, or transparency .
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The sound produced when dice collide with other dice or the environment is also configurable. Imagine a die that plays a musical note when it lands!
All these parameters can react to the environment : a color changing when a die hits another, a texture changing based on the die’s result, or an effect triggering around or in the environment when a die hits a wall.
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All these dice will be organized into collections and ranked by rarity , likely in seasons . They can be unlocked through the shop , boosters , or during special events .
Boosters
We love randomness , and opening boosters is one of the most exciting parts of TCGs. We’ve often wondered why this has never been done for dice … Probably because of limited possibilities and the high costs in the physical world. But in the digital space , we can finally make it happen!
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Dice boosters will be the main acquisition mechanic : you’ll be able to purchase boosters in the shop and open them in a full-on spectacle! Each die will have a clearly stated drop rate, ensuring complete transparency.
Here’s a preview of our booster opening prototype :
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Shop
The shop is one of Minimal Roleplay’s core economic pillars, we’ll go into more detail later in this page. This is where you can spend your dice fragments , the virtual currency of Minimal Roleplay. You’ll be able to earn fragments throughout the ecosystem: by participating in events , completing daily quests , and more.
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In the shop , you’ll find all kinds of cosmetics (dice, titles, etc. as shown above), as well as the highly coveted dice boosters , which will provide the best value for your fragments.
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Finally, the shop will also let you subscribe to Minimal Roleplay Premium , unlocking the ultimate experience . As an added bonus, your subscription will grant you a monthly allowance of dice fragments , perfect for making regular additions to your collection .
Quests
Quests in Minimal Roleplay will be presented by Harold , and they serve several purposes. The first is to reward your investment in the ecosystem, your participation is vital to keeping it alive. Harold will encourage you with a variety of tasks: trying out new creations, building your own, and staying active in your games. Each completed action will earn you dice fragments , which you can then spend in the shop to chase the dice of your dreams.
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The second purpose of quests is to boost engagement and ensure more consistent participation in public games on Minimal Roleplay. We know that playing with strangers can be challenging, especially when it comes to keeping a steady rhythm. With the quest system, we’re confident that players will become much more involved in your multiplayer adventures .
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Minimal Map is a major new addition to the Minimal Roleplay ecosystem. It will enhance the experience of Minimal Boards by introducing a map creation tool .
As always, we don’t want to deliver something that already exists. While many mapping tools are out there and highly effective, our goal is different: to design a tool that is more colorful , with a unique identity inspired by Ankama’s creations , such as Dofus .
We aim to build a tool that is simple , reusable , and accessible to everyone, with a polished aesthetic and a quasi-isometric view that will fit seamlessly with the perspective of Minimal Boards and our tokens.
Tiles creations
A tile is made up of blocks, with a minimum size of 3x3. Each block represents a single cell and displays a ground texture such as grass, stone, or water. Combined together, they form a tile.
Once the ground of the tile is set, you can place objects on it, trees, furniture, bushes, and other details. When your tile is complete, you can save it and use it to build your maps .
Contextual tiles
Blocks and objects will have contextual styles . For example, a grass block can appear during the day or night, with different shades like yellow or pink, or even covered in snow or under rain .
Tiles created this way can also respond to the global states of Minimal Boards (as described above) and change automatically according to these conditions.
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Map composition
Map composition is done by placing multiple tiles, but we want to make it more dynamic using random generation and variation systems . Tiles can be randomly selected from collections (for example, all desert-type tiles from Minimal Roleplay collections).
Additionally, each tile can be randomly rotated , adding even more variety.
This approach gave birth to the tile brush , allowing you to create an entire map from a limited number of tiles, without visible repetition .
Simulated 3D
Creating 3D to represent elevation on this type of board is quite complex. However, we have developed an effective strategy that preserves the benefits of a 3D board while giving the illusion of a true 3D environment . To achieve this, we add thickness to the tiles , so that the transparency of the tiles placed in front gives the impression that those behind are lower. An example will make this clearer.
We have also worked on a 3D mechanic for tokens . Combined with Minimal Map, this will provide a sense of volume for the objects on your maps.
The Minimal Roleplay Butler will take center stage, guiding you through a wide variety of role-playing games and gameplay styles. Its mission is simple: to help everyone, regardless of experience, dive into the world of role-playing, explore new games, and embark on adventures without needing any prior preparation or knowledge.
An assistant, not a replacement
The experience of role-playing games is most meaningful around a table, with a Game Master and players. The Minimal Assistant isn’t meant to replace anyone, it’s here to support session members whenever needed, whether by assisting the GM or helping to streamline gameplay.
For text, voice and in-person gaming
While you can enjoy role-playing games on Minimal Roleplay in both text and voice formats, we recognize the unique charm of in-person sessions with friends . The Minimal Roleplay Assistant can also support you during your IRL games , making your tabletop experience smoother and more enjoyable.
A library of TTRPGs to discover
With the Minimal Roleplay Assistant , our goal is to guide you through a diverse library of role-playing games , presented in an intuitive, Netflix-style interface . We aim to showcase both independent creations and popular titles , ensuring that every worthy game gets the attention it deserves.
To play quicky, at any time
Discovering and playing with the Minimal Roleplay Assistant is instant and effortless : no preparation, no hassle, just like picking a video game or a series. See a world that catches your eye? Click, invite your friends, and jump straight into the adventure!
More than just a Player's tool
Beyond just helping players, the Minimal Roleplay Assistant is designed to fit anywhere , bars, conventions, and any place where the urge to start a role-playing session might strike spontaneously!
About Minimal Roleplay
Why Kickstarter ?
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Stretchs Goals, Rewards, Risks and Q&A are coming on October 21!
Credits:
© Cze and Peku: Maps
© Simon Stalenhag: Some illustrations in Minimal Adventures and because he's the goat
© Wizards of the Coast: Some illustrations for tokens and DnD integrations
© Paw Paw Greg: Dubbing
© Raidi: Harold and Lucienne illustrations
© Grandfailure: Background illustrations
© Studio Deadcrows: Some illustrations · Donjons et Chatons, inachevés
© Minimal Roleplay: Design UI/UX, some illustrations, trademark
Others things are licenced from Freepik
