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December 2024 Newsletter

We've got secrets... - December 2024 Newsletter

Drawing tools, Session Tools on Mobile, Secret keeping Hidden Tabs and a sneak peek at the Generate Character Tool. This is the bumper December Newsletter.

Hem

Hem

Dec 1, 2024  ·  7 min read

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A gift for your favorite game master

This giving season you can give the gift of time and creativity. We have launched a Gift Card for a year’s subscription to Quest Portal Pro.

Gummi

Gummi

Nov 27, 2024  ·  2 min read

Narrative Point of View

Narrative Point of View in Roleplaying Games

"The magic that lies in words was lost, I wasn‘t leveraging the players‘ imagination." Experiment with Narrative Viewpoint.

Thorsteinn Mar

Thorsteinn Mar

Nov 23, 2024  ·  9 min read

Quest Portal Pro annual subscription gift card.

Give a Pro subscription gift card

Give a gift card for Quest Portal Pro subscription. Upgrade your favorite Game Master, Worldbuilder, or Player. Unlock the Assistant, AI Notes and more.

Gummi

Gummi

Nov 19, 2024  ·  4 min read

Becoming A Game Master

Becoming A Game Master

At the heart of these games lies the game master (GM), who orchestrates the narrative and creates the world, ensuring that players have a great time.

Thorsteinn Mar

Thorsteinn Mar

Nov 16, 2024  ·  19 min read

VTT Mobile Apps are Empowering Gamers to Game

VTT Mobile Apps Are Empowering Gamers to Game

The Quest Portal Virtual Tabletop Apps empower tabletop roleplayers to engage in the TTRPG hobby with a lower barrier to entry.

Hem

Hem

Nov 7, 2024  ·  5 min read

Don't be a Square, Modify! - November Newsletter 2024

Don't be a Square, Modify! - November 2024

We have much to talk about - iPad support, Clear Chat, Fog of War, Modifiers & Collections, 24/7 Support, new systems, better avatars... Jam. Packed.

Hem

Hem

Nov 1, 2024  ·  6 min read

Pathfinder

Why Pathfinder Continues to be the go-to fantasy TTRPG

It's no surprise that Pathfinder continues to be the go-to fantasy ttrpg for roleplayers. It's the perfect mix of strategy, creativity and storytelling.

Thorsteinn Mar

Thorsteinn Mar

Oct 25, 2024  ·  8 min read

How to create characters in D&D 5e

How to Create Characters in D&D

Creating characters in Dungeons & Dragons 2014 is an exciting process that flares up the imagination and blends creativity with mechanics.

Thorsteinn Mar

Thorsteinn Mar

Oct 16, 2024  ·  12 min read

October 2024 Newsletter - Avatar Generator comes to Mobile apps

Assets and Avatars - October Newsletter

The power of an Avatar Generator is now in your hands as all of our Pro features are available on the mobile app! Plus, Mythcraft and 13th Age.

Hem

Hem

Oct 1, 2024  ·  4 min read

No Prep? No Prpblem

How to run games with minimal prep

Learn how you can use Quest Portal to run games with minimal preparation. Get started in minutes and start having fun without technical hurdles.

Gummi

Gummi

Sep 30, 2024  ·  5 min read

Dungeons & Dragons 5e

Play Dungeons and Dragons 5e with your friends

Playing Dungeons and Dragons 5e is now easier than ever with character sheets, SRDs, LevelUp 5e and a free claimable scenario: Mirehaven's Curse.

Gummi

Gummi

Sep 16, 2024  ·  2 min read

September 2024 Newsletter

Mobile v3 - September Newsletter

Our free VTT mobile app just got better with Character Sheet Templates & Avatar improvements. There's new articles, templates & DnD Reinkarnate!

Hem

Hem

Sep 1, 2024  ·  6 min read

Dragonlance Classics

Dragonlance Classics

Dragonlance Classics, by Tracy Hickman and Margaret Weis, is among the most successful, yet underrated, D&D modules ever published.

Thorsteinn Mar

Thorsteinn Mar

Aug 16, 2024  ·  23 min read

August 2024 Newsletter

Conventions and Connections - August Newsletter

Conventions and Connections, Tips and Tricks - We're very excited to talk about Character Sheet Templates and Affiliate programs for TTRPG content Creators.

Hem

Hem

Aug 1, 2024  ·  5 min read

Character sheet templates

Character sheets for (almost) any TTRPG system

Character sheets for TTRPGs such as D&D 5e, Pathfinder 2e, Star Trek Adventures, Cyberpunk Red, Delta Green, RuneQuest and more.

Gummi

Gummi

Jul 16, 2024  ·  2 min read

July 2024 Newsletter

Notes, Libraries and the Mobile App - July Newsletter

Notes, Libraries & Playtesters - Quest Portal’s adventures over the past 2 months have been quite varied, from new features to bug fixing!

Hem

Hem

Jul 1, 2024  ·  3 min read

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Creating meaningful connections between player characters

Use the Quest Portal Pro features to create connections between characters based on their backstories and the information you have on your world.

Gummi

Gummi

Jun 10, 2024  ·  2 min read

Star Wars

The History of Star Wars Roleplaying Games

Star Wars roleplaying games have been a favorite among roleplayers since the early 1980s. Here is a short overview of the many Star Wars roleplaying games.

Thorsteinn Mar

Thorsteinn Mar

May 27, 2024  ·  16 min read

Drekar og dýflissur

Drekar & Dýflissur

Íslensk þýðing á spunaspilinu Drekar & Dýflissur. Þýðendur eru Thorsteinn Mar og Gísli Gunnar Didriksen. Quest Portal styrkir verkefnið.

Gunnar

Gunnar

May 9, 2024  ·  2 min read

Session Story cover photo showing images of characters.

Share your campaign session stories

We are very excited to announce the release of Session stories. Our first step in better supporting your group and keeping your campaigns alive.

Gummi

Gummi

Apr 16, 2024  ·  3 min read

Tabletop Roleplaying games from the Nordic countries.

Great TTRPGs from the Nordics

Tabletop roleplaying games from the Nordic countries have been gaining attention in recent years. Here is a list of a few great games from the Nordics.

Thorsteinn Mar

Thorsteinn Mar

Mar 7, 2024  ·  33 min read

Tabletop Roleplaying Games at School

TTRPGs at School

Using Tabletop Roleplaying Games grab students attention, are fun and informative, and a great way to empower students at school.

Thorsteinn Mar

Thorsteinn Mar

Mar 5, 2024  ·  12 min read

The Call of Cthulhu 7th edition tabletop roleplaying game

About Call of Cthulhu

A brief overview of Chaosium's Call of Cthulhu role-playing game. The BRP system, the 1920s setting, and the eldritch horrors.

Thorsteinn Mar

Thorsteinn Mar

Mar 5, 2024  ·  4 min read

The Dungeons and Dragons roleplaying game

About Dungeons & Dragons

A brief overview of Dungeons & Dragons and the main settings; Forgotten Realms, Greyhawk, Dragonlance, Eberron, Dark Sun, and Ravenloft.

Thorsteinn Mar

Thorsteinn Mar

Mar 1, 2024  ·  3 min read

The AI Notes featuring Character concept, Quest, Freestyle, Encounter, Secrets, Items, Strong start, Random Table

Introducing AI Notes: Homebrewing just got better

Create worlds full of life and rich lore, customize adventures, and create memorable characters with AI Notes in Quest Portal.

Gunnar

Gunnar

Feb 28, 2024  ·  5 min read

The history of Call of Cthulhu

The History of Call of Cthulhu

Call of Cthulhu is one of the most popular horror roleplaying games ever published. The game was originally developed by Sandy Petersen.

Thorsteinn Mar

Thorsteinn Mar

Feb 22, 2024  ·  23 min read

Rolling dice in Quest Portal blog cover image

Rolling dice in Quest Portal

Quest Portal supports rolling standard dice for tabletop role-playing games. You can add modifiers, create comparisons, drop or keep, and more.

Gummi

Gummi

Jan 31, 2024  ·  9 min read

The Blades in the Dark roleplaying game

About Blades in the Dark

A brief overview of the Blades in the Dark role-playing game and the gothic horror, victorian-era city of Duskwall, the primary setting of BitD.

Thorsteinn Mar

Thorsteinn Mar

Jan 24, 2024  ·  3 min read

Quest Portal updates in 2023.

Building a unique VTT for tabletop role-playing games

We answer the question of what makes Quest Portal unique in this recap of 2023. We go over the major updates in our product development in the year.

Gummi

Gummi

Jan 2, 2024  ·  13 min read

We have a video walkthrough of The Haunting on our Youtube page.

Dive into the mystery of The Haunting

Claim The Haunting on Quest Portal and start playing, with pre-generated characters for your players and access to the 7th edition Basic Rule in library!

Tinna

Tinna

Nov 27, 2023  ·  1 min read

The Lightless Beacon Video Overview

The Lightless Beacon, a one-shot scenario

Our latest video featuring the 7th edition Call of Cthulhu scenario, The Lightless Beacon is a one-shot scenario that is perfect for new keepers

Tinna

Tinna

Nov 27, 2023  ·  1 min read

A party of heroes and scoundrels ready for tonight's adventure.

AI in TTRPGs: Innovation or Invasion?

Exploring the role of AI in TTRPGs, the AI Dungeon Master, and a few words of excitement about the direction Quest Portal is travelling in.

Gunnar

Gunnar

Oct 25, 2023  ·  11 min read

Play the Haunting on Quest Portal

Learning TTRPGs with an expert

Learn how to play Call of Cthulhu guided by the expert hands of a paid game master on Quest Portal VTT. Roll dice, get scared, have fun!

Gummi

Gummi

Oct 24, 2023  ·  1 min read

Quest Portal has launched

Launching Quest Portal

We have officially launched Quest Portal. Read about our road to get here and where we are going. The future is bright, join the journey!

Gummi

Gummi

Oct 20, 2023  ·  7 min read

An illustration of an inviting tavern.

History of Tabletop Roleplaying Games

Dungeons & Dragons was first published in 1974 and has since become a massive success. Here is a short overview of the History of Roleplaying Games.

Thorsteinn Mar

Thorsteinn Mar

Oct 17, 2023  ·  34 min read

Finding a group to play with

Finding Your TTRPG Gaming Group

Finding a group to play with is hard. Check out our guide to finding a group to play tabletop role-playing games online or in real-life.

Gummi

Gummi

Oct 5, 2023  ·  12 min read

Download the Quest Portal mobile app

Play TTRPGs on Your Mobile Device

Quest Portal VTT is the only fully native mobile virtual tabletop. Connect to your group and play your favorite game on any mobile device.

Gummi

Gummi

Aug 3, 2023  ·  1 min read

Call of Cthulhu character sheet overview

The Call of Cthulhu Character Sheet

A tutorial on how the Call of Cthulhu 7th edition character sheets works. Learn more by watching the tutorial or reading the transcript.

Gummi

Gummi

May 16, 2023  ·  9 min read

A collection of characters including sharp investigators, a fiendish warlock and ethereal elf

Create Epic Characters For Your Next TTRPG

A guide to creating epic characters for any tabletop role-playing game. Great for new players as well as seasoned experts.

Gunnar

Gunnar

Apr 20, 2023  ·  12 min read

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Call of Cthulhu Character Creation

If you’re looking for a game filled with eerie mystery, then delve into this guide for character creation in Call of Cthulhu 7th edition.

Nik

Nik

Mar 29, 2023  ·  13 min read