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The Free5e Kickstarter Is Live! Join the Movement
For years, financial and corporate barriers have kept people from experiencing the magic of Dungeons & Dragons. But today, that changes. Free5e, the first fully free, open-source alternative to D&D 5e, is now live on Kickstarter.
What Is Free5e?
Free5e is a complete, fully compatible TTRPG system based on the 5e rules, built for accessibility, community, and creative freedom. It includes three core books—the Player’s Guide, GM Handbook, and Free Range Monsters—all available for free download and licensed under Creative Commons (CC-BY). That means you can play, modify, publish, and even sell Free5e content—without restrictions.
Why Free5e?
TTRPGs should be for everyone. Free5e removes the financial paywalls and corporate control that have locked too many players out of the game. With print-at-cost books, accessible formats, and no licensing fees, Free5e ensures that everyone—players, Game Masters, teachers, libraries, and publishers—has the freedom to use and expand on the game as they see fit.
Key Features of Free5e:
- Completely free, forever – No paywalls, no subscriptions, no corporate restrictions.
- Compatible with D&D 5e – Play with your existing adventures, monsters, and modules.
- Fully open-source (CC-BY licensed) – Modify, translate, publish, and sell your own content.
- Disability representation – Three different systems for including disabled characters.
- Designed for accessibility – Dyslexia-friendly PDFs, digital braille, audio, markdown, and more.
- Affordable print options – Hardcover and softcover books available at or near cost.
- A massive bestiary – Over 500 monsters, plus templates to create thousands more.
Why a Kickstarter If It’s Free?
We’re funding Free5e through Kickstarter to cover professional editing, layout, and all-new, human-made artwork—all of which will also be released under Creative Commons for anyone to use. Backers will get exclusive rewards, including printable GM tools, engraved wooden accessories, and collectible metal art.
Join the Free5e Revolution
Help us change the TTRPG industry forever. Download Free5e today, share it with your friends, and support the Kickstarter to help make this vision a reality. Let’s set 5e free—forever.