Update landing page to reflect free and open source.

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<p>SessionZero includes access to the <strong>SessionZeroDB</strong>, a free online repository of user-created templates and datasets. When online, the application can automatically find and download required content for you.</p>
<h2>Online Play & Pricing</h2>
<p>The core SessionZero application is, and always will be, <strong>free</strong>. For online play, you have two options:</p>
<div class="pricing-tier">
<h3>Self-Hosted Server (Free)</h3>
<p>For those who like to be in control, you can host our open-source server backend yourself. This allows you to create and join online sessions for free with your friends. You can connect to any unofficial server and never need to connect to the official servers or pay a fee.</p>
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<div class="pricing-tier">
<h3>Official SessionZero Servers (Subscription)</h3>
<p>For convenience, you can connect to the official SessionZero servers. Hosting and joining sessions on the official servers requires a simple monthly subscription that helps us maintain the service and continue development.</p>
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<h2>Who Is This For?</h2>
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# SessionZero Design Doc
***© Bellsworne LLC 2025***
***Last modified by Christopher Bell on July 14th 2025***
***Last modified by Christopher Bell on August 14th 2025***
## About SessionZero
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SessionZero is **FREE**. No account or subscription fees are required for the core application.
### Open Source
SessionZero is first and foremost **open-source software**. We believe in the right to see what's going on behind the scenes.
SessionZero is first and foremost **open-source software**.
### Offline-First
By default, SessionZero works **completely offline**. Your data is stored locally on your machine. No account required. No phoning home.
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All SessionZero accounts are created and managed on the official SessionZero servers, which is always free.
For hosting and playing in online game sessions, the application lets you choose which server to connect to. This is where the self-host option comes in:
For hosting and playing in online game sessions, the application uses Godot's built in peer-to-peer networking capability:
* **Self-Hosted Server (Free):** Host our open-source server backend yourself. This allows you to create and join online sessions without a subscription.
* **Official Session Servers (Subscription):** For convenience, connect to the official SessionZero servers. Access for hosting and joining sessions requires a monthly subscription.
## Technical Details
- **Client:** Avalonia C#
- **Server:** ASP.NET, PostgreSQL
- **Client:** Godot C#
- **Backend (for accounts and SessionZeroDB):** ASP.NET, PostgreSQL

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<p class="tagline">Open Source TTRPG Tools, Built for You</p>
<p style="margin-top:2rem; color:var(--neutral-medium); font-size:1.1rem;">
SessionZero is a free, open-source, and offline-first companion for any tabletop RPG.
SessionZero is a free, open-source, and offline-first companion for any tabletop RPG.
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<p>⚠️ SessionZero is still in development, but you can try it out as it grows! ⚠️</p>
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<div class="open-source-content">
<p>SessionZero is built by and for the community. The code is public, the roadmap is open, and your ideas shape the project. Fork it, contribute, or just use it—your choice.</p>
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<a href="https://github.com/bellsworne/sessionzero" class="learn-more-link">View the code on GitHub →</a>
<a href="https://git.bellsworne.tech/Bellsworne/sessionzero" class="learn-more-link">View the code on GitHub →</a>
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<section class="pricing-preview">
<h2>Free Forever</h2>
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<p>The core app is <strong>free forever</strong> and open source. Use it offline, create and manage your own content, and download from the community. Want to host or join online games? Self-host for free, or use our official servers with a subscription for extra convenience.</p>
<p><a href="about.html" class="learn-more-link">Learn more about features and pricing </a></p>
<p>SessionZero is <strong>free forever</strong> and open source. Use it offline, create and manage your own content, and download from the community.</p>
<p><a href="about.html" class="learn-more-link">Learn more →</a></p>
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