Our Mission
Our Path to Success
OpenRPG.ca is more than just a platform—it's a commitment to making tabletop role-playing accessible, collaborative, and free for everyone.
Our Unbreakable Tenets
These principles guide every decision we make. They are not negotiable, and we will never surrender them.
Bringing Players Together
Get people in a room, real or virtual, playing a TTRPG together. Our mission is to facilitate meaningful connections through shared adventures.
Always Free Core Access
GMs and players will always be allowed 1 campaign and 1 character, respectively, and have access to all the rules. No paywalls for the essentials.
Print-Friendly Everything
Options for PDF printouts for anything on the site will always be available for anyone. Your content, your way.
Our Journey
A roadmap of where we've been and where we're headed. Each milestone brings us closer to creating the ultimate TTRPG platform.
Openheim (Low Fantasy)
DonePhase 1
The first playable world for OpenRPG. A gritty low-fantasy setting where survival is hard-won and magic comes at a price.
YouTube Development Channel
DonePhase 2
Launch YouTube channel tracking game development progress with tutorials, feature demos, and behind-the-scenes content from the developer.
Playtest, Refine, Repeat
ActivePhase 3
Iterative playtesting phase with community feedback loops to refine mechanics, balance gameplay, and perfect the user experience.
Roll using character attribute bonuses only
- Attribute-based rolls only
- No equipment modifiers
- No fatigue tracking
- Fast, streamlined play
- Perfect for teaching new players
Podcast: Story Time
PlannedPhase 4
Audio podcast featuring a GM and 4 players creating epic adventures and memorable moments in the world of Openheim.
Basic Rules + Fatigue & Consequence systems
- All Basic Rules included
- Fatigue tracking for resource management
- Consequence system for lasting effects
- Push your limits with meaningful costs
- Adds strategic depth without equipment complexity
Virtual Tabletop
PlannedPhase 5
Real-time multiplayer sessions with integrated dice rolling, initiative tracking, and shared maps.
Opensterne (Sci-Fi Space)
PlannedPhase 6
A sci-fi space exploration setting with starship combat, alien civilizations, and technology-driven adventures across the cosmos.
Video Series: Visual Story Time
PlannedPhase 7
Video or live stream series with GM and 4 players bringing stories to life with visuals, maps, and cinematic storytelling.
Expert Rules + Equipment, Armor & Weapon systems
- All Expert Rules included
- Full equipment modifiers
- Armor system with layers and locations
- Weapon properties and special abilities
- Imbuements and magical items
- Complete tactical simulation
12-Episode Story Arcs
PlannedPhase 8
Structured narrative arcs spanning 12 episodes each. Compelling stories evolve into short stories or novels based on audience engagement.
Animation & Film Development
PlannedPhase 9
Pursue animation or film deals based on the most compelling stories and beloved characters developed through our campaigns.
Three-Tiered Ruleset System
All rulesets are completely free. Quality-of-life features allow users to toggle visibility of rules and content for each tier, letting you customize your experience.
Quality of Life Features
Users can show/hide rules based on their preferred complexity level - perfect for teaching new players or diving deep into advanced mechanics.
Basic Rules
Roll using attribute bonuses only. Fast, streamlined play perfect for new players and teaching sessions.
Expert Rules
Basic + Fatigue & Consequence systems. Add strategic resource management without equipment complexity.
Advanced Rules
Expert + Equipment, Armor & Weapons. Full tactical simulation with modifiers, properties, and imbuements.
Join Us on This Journey
Whether you're a player, GM, or developer, there's a place for you in the OpenRPG community. Together, we're building the future of tabletop role-playing.