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FG Academy
Mar 1, 20221 min read
A comparison & review of the top three virtual tabletop platforms.
Fantasy Grounds Academy By Hywell Phillips, edited and posted by FGA “18 months on FG vs. Roll20 vs. Foundry”HywelPhillips Like many of...
FG Academy
Sep 30, 202127 min read
“Dungeons and Dragons vs. Rick and Morty” in stores now
There were two big DnD5e releases from Wizards of the Coast on November 19th. One was “Eberron Rising from the Last War,” and the second...
FG Academy
Nov 25, 20192 min read
“Eberron Rising from the Last War” in stores now
Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition fans will be excited for November 19th to arrive, as there are two new releases coming out on that day....
FG Academy
Nov 17, 20192 min read
Fantasy Grounds DM Series with Mattekure
Mattekure is one of Fantasy Grounds College’s best teachers, and he has created a series of videos with various DM topics broken down...
FG Academy
Nov 7, 20191 min read
Important preparation tips for playing in One-Shots
When one thinks about preparing for games, they generally think of this in the context of the DM needs to prepare the encounters, maps,...
FG Academy
Sep 22, 20196 min read
‘Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus’ Fantasy Grounds module review
DnD5e – “Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus” I have to say, when I first heard that the next adventure setting was going to take place...
FG Academy
Sep 20, 20193 min read
‘D&D Essentials Kit” Fantasy Grounds module review and Contest
The “D&D Essentials Kit” is a way for new players to learn how to play D&D. No previous knowledge of the Forgotten Realms setting or...
FG Academy
Sep 3, 20193 min read
Being a female D&D player in a male dominated hobby
It’s a well-known fact that most people that play D&D and other RPG’s are of the male persuasion. This is something that is changing, and...
FG Academy
Aug 29, 20192 min read
FGC Times: FGC’s Youtube channel tops 1000 Subscribers!
Fantasy Grounds College first created our Youtube channel in September 2017. Since that time, we saw our growth increase to 500...
FG Academy
Jul 16, 20191 min read
D&D5e Combat Tactics: Beginners Tips to Using Fantasy Grounds as a Cleric
Ok, first I want to say that the advice that I’m about to give comes to you from someone that is a rather new player. I have some good...
FG Academy
Jul 13, 20197 min read
FGC Times: Interview with Laerun about the Background of FG College
I have been a member of Fantasy Grounds College since June of 2018, when I found the website by searching for help with role-playing. At...
FG Academy
Jun 26, 20195 min read
FGC Times: Join a class to learn about Fantasy Grounds VTT
Dungeons and Dragons has been around since the early 1970s, but it’s recently been experiencing a increase in popularity due to shows...
FG Academy
Jun 15, 20193 min read
‘Ghosts of Salt Marsh’ Fantasy Grounds Module review
The small fishing village of “Saltmarsh” is nested on the Sword Coast, halfway between the City of Splendors and the Jewel of the North...
FG Academy
May 21, 20192 min read
Try a game using the new D&D2e ruleset licensed by SmiteWorks to challenge your gameplay
It’s well-known that the D&D5e ruleset is one of the most popular games around. It’s been spotlighted on television shows, like “Stranger...
FG Academy
May 20, 20193 min read
FGC Times: Heading into Battle with One-Shots
When it comes to playing RPGs or D&D, you have the choice of playing a character in a long-running campaign or playing in a 3 to 4 hour...
FG Academy
May 11, 20192 min read
SmiteWorks licenses AD&D, adding several products to support the ruleset
Fans of the second edition ruleset of D&D will be pleased to know that SmiteWorks has officially licensed AD&D, and users can now create...
FG Academy
Apr 17, 20191 min read
You want to try playing Savage Worlds but don’t know the rules?
Hey there, Lady Shel here. If you’ve wanted to try to play the Savage Worlds ruleset but you were afraid to try it since you don’t know...
FG Academy
Mar 28, 20193 min read
FGC Times: Looking for Fantasy Grounds help? Look no further than our Knowledge Base
Chances are, if you have a question relating to Fantasy Grounds VTT, you can probably find the answer to your query on our Knowledge Base...
FG Academy
Mar 12, 20192 min read
FGC Times: Wizards of the Coast to release “Ghosts of Salt Marsh” May 21, 2019
“Ghosts of Saltmarsh” Wizards of the Coast have announced the next product to be released, “Ghosts of Salt Marsh” will hit stores on May...
FG Academy
Feb 26, 20192 min read
AI Image Character Consistency
Mastering Character Consistency with the TTRPG Asset Creator Gem In a recent live session on the Fantasy Grounds Academy YouTube channel, Laerun revealed a method for maintaining character consistency across digital tabletop RPG assets. By using a custom project or Gem within Google Gemini, Game Masters can ensure that a character's visual identity remains stable from their initial portrait to their tactical battle map token. As of Q2, 2026, Google Gemini 3.1 pro is about 85%
FG Academy
Apr 132 min read
FANTASY GROUNDS MAP DIMENSIONS: OFFICIAL IMAGE FORMATTING AND SIZING GUIDELINES
To ensure your maps align perfectly without "grid drift," use these specific pixel dimensions. These are optimized to be as close to 2K/4K as possible while remaining perfectly divisible by 100. HORIZONTAL DIMENSIONS (16:9) Near 2K: 2500 x 1400 pixels (25 x 14 Squares) Near 4K: 3800 x 2100 pixels (38 x 21 Squares) VERTICAL DIMENSIONS (9:16) Near 2K: 1400 x 2500 pixels (14 x 25 Squares) Near 4K: 2100 x 3800 pixels (21 x 38 Squares) SQUARE DIMENSIONS (1:1) 2K High Quality: 2000
FG Academy
Mar 23 min read
Fantasy Grounds Unity 4.8.2 on Unity 6 LTS: Updated System Requirements & User Tips
Fantasy Grounds Unity 4.8.2 now runs on Unity 6 LTS. Here’s what that means for system requirements, performance, and keeping your going.
FG Academy
Aug 25, 20252 min read
Mastering NPC Statblocks in Fantasy Grounds Unity: The Ultimate NPC Statblocks Guide
If you’ve ever run a tabletop RPG session online, you know how crucial NPCs are to the story. They’re the spice, the plot hooks, the unexpected allies or terrifying foes. But managing their stats can be a headache, especially when you want to keep the game flowing smoothly. Enter Fantasy Grounds Unity (FGU), a powerhouse virtual tabletop that makes handling NPC statblocks a breeze—once you know the ropes. Today, I’m diving deep into the NPC statblocks guide you didn’t know yo
FG Academy
May 115 min read
Join the Ultimate RPG Discord Community for Fantasy Grounds Unity Fans
If you’re like me, diving into the world of tabletop RPGs online is both thrilling and a bit daunting. The Fantasy Grounds VTT is an incredible tool that brings our favorite games to life, but mastering it? That’s a whole other quest. Lucky for us, there’s a place where players and game masters gather to share tips, swap stories, and level up their skills together. Yep, I’m talking about the FG Academy Discord Community . Trust me, if you haven’t joined yet, you’re missing ou
FG Academy
Apr 204 min read
Mastering AI Dungeon Mastering with ChatGPT-5: Templates, Prompts & Session Zero
Master D&D with ChatGPT-5. Use AI-powered templates, prompts, and Session Zero checklists for NPCs, adventures, and cinematic Dungeon Mastering.
FG Academy
Sep 8, 20255 min read
NPC stat block for the 5e 2024 Rule Set
Mastering D&D 5e NPC Stat Blocks (2025 Edition) A Community Guide for Publishers, Homebrew DMs, Conversions, & Devs Fantasy Grounds Unity...
FG Academy
Jul 1, 20253 min read
Encountering Bugs in the Fantasy Grounds VTT?
Encountering Bugs in Fantasy Grounds v4.6.0? This guide will help you report issues across all rule sets, ensuring effective...
FG Academy
Dec 4, 20242 min read
Generating NPCs and Content for RPGs with AI Tools
Introduction Explore how AI tools like ChatGPT simplify creating NPCs and custom backgrounds for RPGs like D&D and Pathfinder. Enhance...
FG Academy
Oct 17, 20244 min read
Virtual Tabletop Misconceptions
The Misconceptions of Virtual Tabletops (VTTs) and the Overemphasis on Visual Appeal In the world of tabletop gaming, the rise of Virtual...
FG Academy
Oct 17, 20244 min read
AI Image Character Consistency
Mastering Character Consistency with the TTRPG Asset Creator Gem In a recent live session on the Fantasy Grounds Academy YouTube channel, Laerun revealed a method for maintaining character consistency across digital tabletop RPG assets. By using a custom project or Gem within Google Gemini, Game Masters can ensure that a character's visual identity remains stable from their initial portrait to their tactical battle map token. As of Q2, 2026, Google Gemini 3.1 pro is about 85%
FG Academy
Apr 132 min read
FANTASY GROUNDS MAP DIMENSIONS: OFFICIAL IMAGE FORMATTING AND SIZING GUIDELINES
To ensure your maps align perfectly without "grid drift," use these specific pixel dimensions. These are optimized to be as close to 2K/4K as possible while remaining perfectly divisible by 100. HORIZONTAL DIMENSIONS (16:9) Near 2K: 2500 x 1400 pixels (25 x 14 Squares) Near 4K: 3800 x 2100 pixels (38 x 21 Squares) VERTICAL DIMENSIONS (9:16) Near 2K: 1400 x 2500 pixels (14 x 25 Squares) Near 4K: 2100 x 3800 pixels (21 x 38 Squares) SQUARE DIMENSIONS (1:1) 2K High Quality: 2000
FG Academy
Mar 23 min read
Fantasy Grounds Unity 4.8.2 on Unity 6 LTS: Updated System Requirements & User Tips
Fantasy Grounds Unity 4.8.2 now runs on Unity 6 LTS. Here’s what that means for system requirements, performance, and keeping your going.
FG Academy
Aug 25, 20252 min read
Mastering NPC Statblocks in Fantasy Grounds Unity: The Ultimate NPC Statblocks Guide
If you’ve ever run a tabletop RPG session online, you know how crucial NPCs are to the story. They’re the spice, the plot hooks, the unexpected allies or terrifying foes. But managing their stats can be a headache, especially when you want to keep the game flowing smoothly. Enter Fantasy Grounds Unity (FGU), a powerhouse virtual tabletop that makes handling NPC statblocks a breeze—once you know the ropes. Today, I’m diving deep into the NPC statblocks guide you didn’t know yo
FG Academy
May 115 min read
Join the Ultimate RPG Discord Community for Fantasy Grounds Unity Fans
If you’re like me, diving into the world of tabletop RPGs online is both thrilling and a bit daunting. The Fantasy Grounds VTT is an incredible tool that brings our favorite games to life, but mastering it? That’s a whole other quest. Lucky for us, there’s a place where players and game masters gather to share tips, swap stories, and level up their skills together. Yep, I’m talking about the FG Academy Discord Community . Trust me, if you haven’t joined yet, you’re missing ou
FG Academy
Apr 204 min read
Mastering AI Dungeon Mastering with ChatGPT-5: Templates, Prompts & Session Zero
Master D&D with ChatGPT-5. Use AI-powered templates, prompts, and Session Zero checklists for NPCs, adventures, and cinematic Dungeon Mastering.
FG Academy
Sep 8, 20255 min read
NPC stat block for the 5e 2024 Rule Set
Mastering D&D 5e NPC Stat Blocks (2025 Edition) A Community Guide for Publishers, Homebrew DMs, Conversions, & Devs Fantasy Grounds Unity...
FG Academy
Jul 1, 20253 min read
Encountering Bugs in the Fantasy Grounds VTT?
Encountering Bugs in Fantasy Grounds v4.6.0? This guide will help you report issues across all rule sets, ensuring effective...
FG Academy
Dec 4, 20242 min read
Generating NPCs and Content for RPGs with AI Tools
Introduction Explore how AI tools like ChatGPT simplify creating NPCs and custom backgrounds for RPGs like D&D and Pathfinder. Enhance...
FG Academy
Oct 17, 20244 min read
Virtual Tabletop Misconceptions
The Misconceptions of Virtual Tabletops (VTTs) and the Overemphasis on Visual Appeal In the world of tabletop gaming, the rise of Virtual...
FG Academy
Oct 17, 20244 min read
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