FAQ
Questions before the first initiative roll.
The practical details: what is free, what connects to DND Cards, what runs in the browser and how much authority the DM keeps.
Before you ask
Questions from nervous DMs.
Do I need DND Cards to use this?
No. DND Cards is the organizer half of the same account — if you've built decks there, they're invokable here. If you haven't, pull creatures straight from the SRD and you're fighting in about a minute.
Is it free?
Yes. One free account works across DND War, DND Cards, and dnd.chat. Neither onboarding path is premium.
What rules does the engine run?
5e, built on the SRD 5.1. Attack rolls vs AC, saving throws, advantage and disadvantage, crits, conditions with durations, concentration checks, opportunity attacks, death at zero. Anywhere the engine rolls, you can override.
Can my players join the board?
Yes — a campaign battle is shared live. You run the fight as DM; players see the same battlemap, move their own tokens, and watch the rounds resolve.
Do I have to install anything?
No. It runs in the browser, including the no-signup demo. If you can open a tab, you can run a fight.
What about my homebrew monsters?
Build them as cards in DND Cards and invoke them here like anything else — stats, art, and all. If a creature has no miniature yet, one gets painted automatically the first time it hits the board.
No prep required
The table is set.
Your first encounter is pre-rolled. The minis are painted. The only thing missing is initiative.
