About
Tabletop Arc is an all-in-one AI toolkit built for tabletop RPG game masters who want to spend less time prepping and more time playing. At its core, the platform offers a rapid session builder that generates villains, quests, encounters, towns, and dungeons in seconds — all without requiring an account. For GMs running long-term campaigns, Tabletop Arc provides a full campaign management suite including an interactive Lore Wall to track NPCs, factions, locations, quests, and items in a linked, searchable format. GMs can upload world or battle maps, add features, link lore entries, and control player visibility. One of its standout features is audio transcription: upload your session recording and AI automatically extracts scenes, entities, and events, then generates player-friendly recaps and private GM continuity reports — with every extracted fact timestamped back to the original audio. AI image generation lets you create NPC portraits, dungeon maps, item art, and campaign banners. Campaigns can be kept private or published online with a shareable link for players to explore recaps and lore. With unlimited campaigns on the free tier and tiered upgrades for more AI credits and storage, Tabletop Arc suits solo GMs, collaborative groups, and studio-level creators alike.
Key Features
- Instant Session Builder: Generate villains, quests, encounters, towns, and dungeon maps in seconds using AI — no account required to get started.
- Lore Wall & Campaign Wiki: Track every NPC, faction, location, quest, and item in a structured, linked, and searchable campaign wiki with unlimited campaigns.
- Audio Transcription & Lore Extraction: Upload session audio to get a full transcript, then automatically extract scenes, entities, and events timestamped to the original recording.
- AI Image Generation: Create NPC portraits, dungeon maps, item art, town landscapes, and campaign hero banners — free users receive 5 image credits per month.
- Player Collaboration & Public Campaign Pages: Invite players to read recaps and explore lore, or publish your campaign online with a shareable public link.
Use Cases
- A busy DM preps an entire one-shot session — villain, quest hooks, and dungeon encounters — in under five minutes using the AI session builder.
- A long-running campaign GM uploads weekly session recordings to automatically generate player recaps and extract new NPCs and lore into their campaign wiki.
- A game master publishes their campaign online as a public Arc, letting players browse episode recaps, explore the lore wiki, and contribute observations between sessions.
- A content creator builds and shares a full campaign setting — with AI-generated NPC portraits, battlemaps, and item art — as a polished public campaign page.
- A GM managing multiple concurrent campaigns uses the Lore Wall to keep factions, locations, and quest threads organized and searchable across all arcs.
Pros
- Generous Free Tier: Unlimited campaigns, full lore wiki, maps, and community AI tools are available on the free plan with no credit card required.
- End-to-End Campaign Workflow: Covers the entire GM lifecycle from session prep to post-session recaps, all within a single integrated platform.
- Audio-to-Lore Automation: Automatically converts session recordings into organized lore entries, saving GMs hours of manual note-taking.
- No Signup for Quick Generation: Core AI tools like NPC and quest generation work instantly without creating an account, lowering the barrier to entry.
Cons
- Limited AI Credits on Free Plan: Free users are capped at 30 audio minutes and 5 image credits per month, which may not be enough for active weekly campaigns.
- Web-Only Platform: Currently only accessible via web browser with no dedicated mobile app, which can be inconvenient at the table.
- Audio Transcription Requires Upgrade: Full AI transcription and automated lore extraction are locked behind the Pro ($9/mo) plan rather than available on the free tier.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tabletop Arc really free?
Yes. The free tier includes unlimited campaigns, the full Lore Wall wiki, maps, character hubs, public Arc pages, community AI tools, 30 audio minutes/month, and 5 image credits/month — no credit card required.
Do I need to sign up to generate NPCs or quests?
No. The core AI session builder tools (NPCs, quests, dungeons, encounters) are available without any account. Simply visit the site and start generating.
How does the audio transcription feature work?
Upload your session audio file and Tabletop Arc transcribes it, then uses AI to extract scenes, NPCs, events, and other lore elements. Each extracted fact is linked back to its timestamp in the original audio. This feature requires a Pro or Legend plan.
What systems does Tabletop Arc support?
While the platform prominently features D&D 5e content, it is system-agnostic and can be used for any tabletop RPG campaign. The lore and wiki tools are flexible enough for any genre or ruleset.
What is the difference between Pro and Legend plans?
Pro ($9/mo) offers 300 audio minutes, 80 image credits, and 10 GB storage. Legend ($19/mo) targets power GMs and studios with 1,200 audio minutes, 300 image credits, 50 GB storage, a priority AI queue, and premium exports.
