Fantasy Grounds Is Going Free To Play

Fantasy Grounds, the Virtual Tabletop (VTT) which launched over 20 years ago in 2004, has always been a premium option for VTT users. That is--until today! Because, effective immediately, Fantasy Grounds is free to use.

Previously an FG license cost $50, and then you had to buy the games and other modules you wanted to use with it. As of today, all users can host and join unlimited games with no purchase or subscription.

The software itself is free, although of course the marketplace contains a massive quantity of official licensed content, and add-ons like art, maps, tokens, and digital dice. Officially licensed material includes Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, Level Up: Advanced 5th Edition, Traveller, Call of Cthulhu, and more, with over 50 game systems and more than 3,000 products.

There's also a new 'Online Reader'--a web-based compendium which enables you to access your Fantasy Grounds library from your browser.

 

[mrswing]

Very surprising development, but a smart move and making it much easier to get new players involved. Also the online reader is brilliant.

 

[EthanSental]

Wow, I was wondering what the big announcement would be during the FG Con even today.

 

[BigZebra]

This is awesome. I really really hope this is the first step in a long road ending with players being able to join a campaign via a browser.

 

[môrgondír]

Installer / updater is complete garbage. If you cannot get that step of your software correct, it doesn't inspire any confidence for the actual application itself. I would have refunded this if I'd paid money for it.

 

[darjr]

lol, I already had it installed.

 

[EthanSental]

I’ve never had any issue with FG and even swapped laptops twice since 5e started and started getting many of the AD&D 2e books and modules as well as Rolemaster, which I need for all the charts!

 

[LordEntrails]

A few things to note;

1. only about 1600 of their 3500 products are currently available in the Online Reader. They are still working to convert the remaining. One reason they consider it Beta.
2. You can access the online reader here: My Library - Fantasy Grounds Digital Reader Content
3. If you purchased a license in the last 30 days you can request a refund, or you can take the loyalty rewards.
4. If you had a paid license, you get loyalty rewards, you can claim them, or gift them, here: https://www.fantasygrounds.com/store/claimRewards.php

 

[LordEntrails]

Installer / updater is complete garbage. If you cannot get that step of your software correct, it doesn't inspire any confidence for the actual application itself. I would have refunded this if I'd paid money for it.

What problems did you have? It's pretty rare to hear about installer problems.

 

[darjr]

I was very far behind in versions and the update went super smooth. Nice.