Run your first game with confidence
New to running games, or a teen DM running for friends? Start here. Everything is free and 5E compatible.
Session Zero Kit
Set expectations, build the party and agree on table rules before the dice roll.
Free One-Shots
Three short adventures for level 1 parties you can run tonight.
Generators
NPC names, taverns, loot and plot hooks in one click.
Encounter Calculator
Check if a fight is Low, Moderate or High difficulty.
Conditions Cheat Sheet
Every condition in plain English.
DM Table
Our full in-browser DM app: combat tracker, encounter builder, logs and more (access code required).
FAQ
What is DM Starter Kit?
Free, beginner-friendly tools for people running their first tabletop fantasy games: a session zero kit, short one-shot adventures, generators, an encounter calculator and a condition reference.
Is it compatible with 5th edition?
Yes. Everything is 5E compatible and uses only the open System Reference Document 5.2.1 under CC-BY-4.0.
Is it free?
Yes. All the tools and adventures on the site are free to use at your table.
Coming soon: the printable DM Toolkit
A print-and-play kit that replaces the loose sheets: DM screen, initiative and encounter trackers, session planner, NPC and loot tables, condition cards, fillable party sheets, plus a Google Sheets version with live trackers. See what's inside.