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<p>SessionZero is built to be a flexible, minimal companion for <b>any</b> tabletop RPG system you want to run, from popular games to niche homebrew. It's designed to get out of your way and put you in total control of your game data.</p> <p>SessionZero is built to be a flexible companion for any tabletop RPG system you want to run, whether that's a popular game or your own homebrew creation. The goal is simple: give you full control over your game data without getting in your way.</p>
<p>We believe your data should always be yours. That's why SessionZero is built around three core principles: it's <em>system-agnostic</em>, <em>offline-first</em>, and <em>truly open source</em> (AGPL-3.0).</p> <p>Your data should always belong to you. SessionZero is built around three principles: it works with any game system, it runs offline on your own device, and it's completely open source under the AGPL-3.0 license.</p>
<h2>The Core of SessionZero</h2> <h2>How SessionZero Works</h2>
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<h3>System-Agnostic Datapacks</h3> <h3>Works With Any Game System</h3>
<p>The entire application is driven by <b>Datapacks</b> (.szp files). These are structured archives of JSON files and assets that define a game system's rules, character sheets (Templates), and content (Datasets like items and monsters). If you can define it, you can play it.</p> <p>SessionZero uses something called Datapacks, which are basically packages that contain everything needed to play a specific game system, or just simply additional content that can be used anywhere. Think of them like expansion packs, but for the rules and content of your game. A Datapack includes things like character sheet templates, session templates, items, monsters, and whatever else the game needs. You can download Datapacks others have made, or create your own for any system you want to play.</p>
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<h3>Offline-First & Self-Hostable</h3> <h3>Runs Offline on Your Device</h3>
<p>SessionZero works fully offline by default, storing all your content and characters locally on your device. For shared, real-time play with friends, you have the option to run your <b>own server instance</b>, or join an already established one. This means no central service is required, and your data ownership remains absolute.</p> <p>Everything lives on your device by default. Your characters, your notes, your campaigns, all stored locally. If you want to run a live game with friends online, you have two options: set up your own self-hosted server, or join an already established server that someone else is running. There's no company-run service in the middle, which means you're not dependent on anyone else to keep your games running.</p>
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<h3>Shared Sessions and Live Play</h3> <h3>Live Sessions With Your Group</h3>
<p>For Game Masters, Sessions allow you to track initiative, manage NPCs, and make real-time updates to player characters. Players can join your game, keep private journals, and reference the campaign's required Datasets. When online, updates are pushed instantly to your players, and you can even use the chat log to communicate or run commands.</p> <p>When you're running a game, SessionZero helps you manage the session. Game Masters can track turn order, control NPCs, and update player information in real time. Players joining your game can keep their own private notes, view shared campaign information, and see updates as they happen. There's also a chat feature for quick communication during play.</p>
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<h3>Open Source and Transparent</h3> <h3>Open Source and Community-Driven</h3>
<p>The code is licensed under <b>AGPL-3.0</b>. You're free to inspect, modify, and contribute to the project. There's no telemetry, no lock-in, and no hidden features, just community-driven software built for and by a community of TTRPG players.</p> <p>The entire project is open source, which means anyone can look at the code, suggest changes, or build their own version. There's no tracking, no premium features locked behind paywalls, and no corporate interests. It's built by and for TTRPG lovers.</p>
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<h2>SessionZeroDB</h2> <h2>Sharing Custom Content</h2>
<p>Every server instance includes a SessionZeroDB where users can download and share custom datapcks.</p> <p>Every server has a built-in library called SessionZeroDB where people can share the Datapacks they've created. If someone makes a great character sheet template or a collection of homebrew items, they can upload it for others to download and use in their own games.</p>
<h2>Federation (Future Plan - Phase 2)</h2> <h2>Future Plans: Federation</h2>
<p>The future plan is <b>Federation</b>: allowing independent SessionZero servers to discover and share public content (Datapacks, Templates) across any SessionZero server instance that is configured to allow public discovery. This enables players on one self-hosted server to connect with and use content from another public server they trust, and also join live sessions with players from other servers, without relying on a central authority.</p> <p>Down the road, we're planning to add federation support. This would let different SessionZero servers talk to each other and share public content, similar to how email works across different providers. If you're running your own server, you could pull in content from other servers you trust, or even let players from different servers join the same game session. It's all optional and there's still no central authority required.</p>
<h2>Who Should Use This?</h2> <h2>Who This Is For</h2>
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<li>Players and GMs who demand <b>total control</b> over their character sheets, notes, and game data.</li> <li>Players and GMs who want complete control over their character sheets, notes, and game data.</li>
<li>Anyone tired of apps that are bloated, restrictive, or constantly designed to sell you content.</li> <li>Anyone frustrated with apps that are bloated, restrictive, or constantly trying to sell you something.</li>
<li>Developers or tinkerers who want a flexible, open-source platform to build their own TTRPG tools.</li> <li>People who prefer tools that respect their privacy and don't require an internet connection.</li>
<li>Developers or hobbyists interested in tinkering with an open platform for tabletop gaming.</li>
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<h2>What SessionZero is <em>NOT</em></h2>
<p>SessionZero is <b>not</b> a replacement for your official rulebooks or published modules. It's a companion tool for managing characters and sessions using content you create or source yourself. There's no monetization of user content, no digital storefront, and no official content sales by design. SessionZero's objective is helping you organize and play the games you already own or create yourself.</p>
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