5eFP (fifth edition focus practice) is an open-source project uniting immersive, interactive tabletop roleplaying (TRPG) gameplay with self-reflection using the popular d20 fifth edition rules. Discover a new way to play TRPGs featuring easier, more intuitive rules, shorter game sessions, no GM preparation required, and larger playerbases (8-50+). The entire playerbase does not meet and play all at once. Rather, players asynchronously form parties of 3 to 5 and collectively go on adventures to complete 5eFP game objectives together. For example, all 5eFP games have the same initial objective: explore and discover the world map. A 5eFP playerbase assembles into several adventuring parties over time to fulfill this objective.
The content and game mechanics detailed within the 5eFP system reference document (SRD) are presented as a playtest for feedback and development purposes. These game mechanics are in draft form, usable in any d20 fifth edition campaign (5eFP inspiration and dedication rules also work with any game or game system), but not refined by final game development. These game mechanics are subject to change as needed, according to feedback provided by 5eFP contributors, Game Masters (GMs), and Player Characters (PCs).
Join our growing 5eFP community and start contributing. 5eFP needs sponsors, developers, editors, Game Masters (GMs), and Player Characters (PCs).
- Sponsors contribute one-time, weekly, monthly, or yearly financial support for the ongoing development and release of 5eFP content.
- Developers are interested in helping craft 5eFP game mechanics. They assist in resolving rules conflicts with 5e SRD 5.1. Contributors also help revise and update the 5eFP SRD on GitHub.
- Editors wish to proofread 5eFP content and suggest revisions for clarity and ease of reading.
- Game Masters (GMs) are interested in providing GM feedback regarding 5eFP game mechanics, pre-generated characters, and any sample setting materials. GMs are also interested in running 5eFP games.
- Player Characters (PCs) want to play a character and provide regular PC feedback within the 5eFP Enchanted Forest setting.
This project needs openminded, reliable, and dedicated PCs, GMs, and contributors who appreciate and engender curiosity toward themselves, toward fellow players, and toward 5eFP's developing game mechanics. This project is looking for any of the following skills (in no particular order):
- Markdown Formatting. The 5eFP SRD (source reference document) is formatted with markdown, an easy-to-use markup language. It's also easy to learn.
- Emotional Intelligence. The capacity to be aware of, control, and express one's emotions, and to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically.
- Beginner Mind. Having an attitude of openness, eagerness, and lack of preconceptions when studying, even at an advanced level, just as a beginner would.
- 5eFP Apps. Proficiency or familiarity with Arrangr, Discord, Roll20, and Zoom.
- Legal experience with open-source projects. Help ensure we are doing everything correctly for the health and wellness of the 5eFP project moving forward.
- Open-source project experience. Familiarity with open-source projects, github, and other related applications.
- Group leads. Players who are good at networking and scheduling adventures with fellow players and GMs.
- Rules lawyer and/or 5e SRD 5.1 experience. 5eFP needs to work for everybody who picks it up and decides to give it a try. Therefore, the rules must make sense and apply to all circumstances described in the 5eFP core rules and setting handbook. Rules lawyers use their discernment to help make the rules "low-crunch"/simple, intuitive, consistent, and accurate. Prior 5e SRD 5.1 experience preferred.
- Notetaking/short-hand skills. One PC per party must be comfortable taking on the 5eFP session's notetaker role. New game elements or developments can arise randomly during gameplay. A public record is kept, including any plot developments or revelations discovered during gameplay that have something to do with the overall story of the Enchanted Forest. Notes do not need to be elaborate. For example, an Enchanted Forest map tile might have something like the following as a note:
| [Level 1] North East: Bandit Cave (Barrow) |
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| Cleverly fabricated cave system extends beneath the surface |
| Dark antechamber, lit dungeon |
| Trap: curtain, noise maker |
| Goblins: minions, elite mage (area, acid), elite scoundrel (crossbow), boss |
| Elven Enclave caravan (captives, goods): freed captives, returned goods |
| Reputation: +1 Elven Enclave |
| Treasure: healing potion, coin |
| Hidden, furnished study with floor switch behind locked mechanism/door |
| Another boss: letters written in Common found at study desk command: "spread chaos on the highway" |
| False wall in the north operated by a switch in hidden study leads to additional rooms |
This work includes material taken from the System Reference Document 5.1 ("SRD 5.1") by Wizards of the Coast LLC and available at https://dnd.wizards.com/resources/systems-reference-document. The SRD 5.1 is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License available at https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode.
