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FG College Times: My DM Wish list as a player
So, as a rather new player, I don’t have a lot of experiences with a variety of DMs, but I know the traits that I enjoy in a DM and have...
FG Academy
Oct 25, 20183 min read
Lady Shel recommends D&D Podcasts you should listen to
There are podcasts on a variety of topics, but the ones I will focus on here is those that relate to D&D and RPGs. There are a lot of...
FG Academy
Oct 17, 20182 min read
Looking for new monsters for your D&D adventures? Two words – Creature Codex
Just out from Kobold Press, makers of “Hoard of the Dragon Queen” and “The Rise of Tiamat,” as well as the popular “Midgard” setting all...
FG Academy
Oct 12, 20181 min read
FG College Times: Yes, girls play D&D too!
I’m sure a lot of people think that “Dungeons & Dragons” is something that is mainly a “guy” thing. I mean, why would girls want to...
FG Academy
Sep 30, 20182 min read
FG College Times: My experience with FG College as a new RPG player
So, here is what you need to know about me. I’m really new to playing RPGs and D&D in general. I actually got my start playing in a D&D...
FG Academy
Sep 26, 20182 min read
FG College Times: FG College has reached another milestone
FG College created the Youtube channel in September 2017 to help instruct people who wanted to learn more about Fantasy Grounds. Videos...
FG Academy
Sep 26, 20181 min read
FGC College Times: Using the FG College Discord
I thought I’d write a little article on getting around the FG College Discord. If you’ve joined us, likely you’ve spent a little That is...
FG Academy
Sep 24, 20184 min read
FG College Times: Official D&D Adventure Trivia Quiz
When playing D&D games, you can purchase adventures or create your own storyline. In this trivia quiz, I’ve created How much do you know...
FG Academy
Sep 21, 20181 min read
FG College Times: ‘Waterdeep Dragon Heist’ to be released on September 18
For those RPG fans that have been itching to play a new 5E D&D campaign, Wizards of the Coast is set to release their latest adventure,...
FG Academy
Sep 4, 20182 min read
FG College Times: Don’t have a DM available? Try a solo game!
Hey everyone, welcome to my latest blog of “The FG College Times.” Today’s topic has to do with when you’re itching to play, but you...
FG Academy
Sep 1, 20183 min read
FG College Times: Forming Good Gaming Habits
This week’s topic is about being a good participant in a game or class. FGC is a teaching college, and because of this, our one-shot...
FG Academy
Sep 1, 20184 min read
FG College Times: The Importance of Character Backgrounds
This week, let’s talk about character backgrounds. Your character is an extension of yourself, and when you play in a game, you will...
FG Academy
Aug 31, 20183 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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