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Patreon Vault
This post contains the latest release of the Patreon Foundation Vault. Download link is available at the bottom of this post. Video Walk ThroughLast Update: ObsidianTTRPGVault_200825.zip (See Notes Below)This post contains the latest release of the Patreon Foundation Vault.Download link is available at the bottom of this post.Video Walk Through: https://youtu.be/5UYLZH0c8f0Important Note: The vault assumes you have already (or will) learn how to use it using the tutorials available at https://ob...
TTRPG_CLI_UI - V1.5.3
FYI on a small update to the UI tool. New version available: https://github.com/Obsidian-TTRPG-Community/TTRPG_CLI_UI/releases/tag/V1.5.3 Improvement: Added a button to open CSS folder and instruct user to install the required css file. Fixed: Ticking 'Use Fantasy Statblock Plugin' now adds ' "yamlStatblocks" : true,' to the config file. Fixed: Added missing functionality to some buttons.
Obsidian - Banners (2025)
Everyone loves banners and banners look great in your notes. The problem is that the Banners plugin has been plagued with issues and not updated in over a year. This video explores 2 alternative options for adding banners to your notes. - ITS Theme - which lets you simply turn normal images into banners - Pixel Banner - A new plugin that gives improved banner functionality and control.
Obsidian TTRPG Convert CLI User Interface Now Released For All! With a video!
There is an awesome tool within the Obsidian Community that is incredibly useful for players of 5e (2014 and 2024). It helps us get the notes we own into Markdown format and it capable of creating the content we own in lightning speed. The problem is that the tool is a Command Line Interface tool which means you need to break out your early 90s knowledge of command lines to get it working. Many members of the community have struggled with this process over the last two years. Introducing the TTR...
Beta Testing Live - Obsidian TTRPG Convert CLI UI
So the most common issue I see new people have is with figuring out how to get the Obsidian TTRPG Convert CLI tool to run. Everyone needs those notes but most people have never used a command line interface in their life and as such, this is a hurdle. I've been very happy with the reduction of questions since I released my latest tutorial. I feel like it's flowing better and easier to follow.However, I've been wanting to make it even easier.Introducing the TTRPG Convert CLI User Inte...
Gemmy is Back! With a Purpose!
So Gemmy has been a member of the TTRPG community for a while now. Sadly, he became mute in recent times and has just sat quietly in the corner. I've been conversing with ChatGPT though and surprisingly... we managed to give Gemmy his voice back! But we didn't stop there! The Granite plugin now has an option to make Gemmy helpful! This means Gemmy is now helping with the learning curve for new users! He's built into the Patreon vault already. We even convinced him to provide useful U...
Faction Reward Tracker
This is a cool little template that allows you to add reward levels to Factions or Guilds. You can track the levels in your party or player notes and it will dynamically list the benefits they get based on their level. Check it out here: https://obsidianttrpgtutorials.com/Obsidian+TTRPG+Tutorials/Plugin+Tutorials/Dataview/DataviewJS+-+Faction+Reward+Tracker
DM Side-Screen DnD5e 2024 - Now In Vault
Just a quick note. I pushed an update to the Patreon Vault last night with an updated DM Side-Screen for DnD 5e 2024. It's designed to work with the new xphb source from the CLI tool. You can grab a copy HERE.Nothing super fancy here. Just updated links to the new book. I'm not playing 2024 having moved to PF2e so if there's anything that needs to be added/changed... please let me know.
Pinnable Maps with Leaflet
This is an updated tutorial for Obsidian Leaflet. It uses a simplified template that comes with a built-in calculator so you can do most of the configuration from within the note. It works through the whole process of obtaining the plugin, setting it up with a template, shows how to use it and then walks through the commonly used features within the plugin. This is targeted at new users who have yet to master the Obsidian Leaflet plugin. There is an updated tutorial on the website here: Obsidian...
CLI 3.0 Released - Tutorial Updated
Ebulient has released CLI v3.0 and it's now available for us all to dive in to! GitHub - ebullient/ttrpg-convert-cli: Utility to convert JSON data (for content you own) from 5etools or pf2etools into Obsidian-friendly Markdown.3.0 changes quite a bit and is a breaking change on the previous version. As such all of my original CLI videos have been archived as they are no longer relevant. TTRPG-Convert-CLI 5e - Obsidian TTRPG Tutorialshas been updated to version 3.0 and is available now to hel...
2024 Gems of the year winners Announced
The 2024 Gems of the yearwinners were announced todayand I'm a bit floored to see I took the top spot in the Content category! To be voted as top content by the Obsidian Community means a lot to me and honestly, comes as a bit of a shock! I just want to say a HUGETHANKSto all of you amazing people who have supported me on this journey. I've been making videos since 2016 and for a long time it was just something I did on the side as an addition to the hobby. Obsidian has changed the note ...
Obsidian - Web Clipper
Obsidian have released their new Web Clipper! You can highlight and capture web pages in your favourite browser. Save anything and everything with just one click.In this video we go through how to install it and explore the different methods of using it. I create a template for downloading content from the Forgotten Realms Wiki that worked way better than I expected! Get it here: https://obsidian.md/clipperJoin the Obsidian TTRPG Community - https://obsidianttrpgtutorials.com/Get the TTRPG Found...
Dynamically Create Relationship Graph
For as long as I've been using Obsidian I've felt that relationship charts is something that would be cool to have but felt lacking with the current plugins. I wanted something dynamic that worked off the properties of my note and didn't require me to stop and manually map everything out. Well here you go!Dynamic Charts created using DataviewJS and Mermaid! Get it here: https://obsidianttrpgtutorials.com/Obsidian+TTRPG+Tutorials/Plugin+Tutorials/Dataview/DataviewJS+-+Dynamic+Mermaid+...
Obsidian - Lets Talk Learning Curve
In this video I talk about Obsidian.md's learning curve. Diving into if you need to be a programmer to use the tool and how deep the rabbit hole you need to go to use the tool as a DM.
CLI 5e Tutorial Updated
Just a quick update to let you know that the TTRPG-Convert-CLI 5e - Obsidian TTRPG Tutorialshas been updated. The process is working for the pre v2.0 content. The new 2024 content is not yet supported but support is in active development.
Obsidian - Lets Talk About Backups
In this video we look at why backups are important for your Obsidian vault and how to make and use a backup.Join the Obsidian TTRPG Community - https://obsidianttrpgtutorials.com/
Obsidian - Dataview Publish Plugin
In this video we look at a new plugin called Dataview Publish which does exactly what it says on the box. It lets you easily publish Dataview Queries to your Obsidian Publish websites.This is much easier than Templater method I have covered previously.
Dave's Calculators
Anyone who hang's around the Tavern in the Obsidian TTRPG Community Discordmay have met Dave!Dave's what happens when you let loose an engineer with too much spare time. Hanging around in the discord almost daily, he's helping our community members with their issues, teaching them the tool, or luring them down rabbit holes of esoteric Meta Bind usage. Dave has contributed with several advanced notes to the community such as Calculators, Randomized Tables, Character Sheets, Inventory ...
Obsidian - Install Custom Statblock Layout CoC
In this video we take a look at how to install a custom layout into the Fantasy Statblock plugin. Specifically a community layout for Call of Cthulhu. You can find a copy of the layout here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/18rtEetyQs0qHHajLTDkRtj8lj_XnQcNZThere are lots of other community layouts shared here: https://github.com/javalent/fantasy-statblocks/discussionsHuge thanks to Javalent for his amazing work on his plugins and Byar for sharing his CoC statblock layout. More Tutorials: h...
Obsidian - Solo RPG Toolkit - Dyson Logos Business Card Dungeon
In this video we take another look at Solo RPG Toolkit. Playing further with the Custom Deck functionality which has been improved to enable card rotation!I've been browsing the net, looking for a cool way to utilise this new functionality and found a fantastic set of random dungeon business cards by the amazing Dyson Logos! I've turned the deck into an awesome new tool for the Patreon Vault so update now to get your hands on the Business Card Dungeon Deck generator.
Obsidian - Solo RPG Toolkit - Custom Decks
In this video we take another look at Solo RPG Toolkit. It's been updated with some fancy capability to create custom decks and it's worth its own video! It's very easy to create your own deck and useful not just for Solo TTRPGers but Game Masters everywhere.
Obsidian - Solo RPG Toolkit
In this video we take a look at a new Obsidian.md plugin that's designed to help people run Solo RPG Games. It includes things like dice rollers, random generators, an Oracle and it has some really interesting functionality for inline trackers and custom random tables. For anyone that remembers Inspiration Pad Pro 3... this plugin has functionality that reminds me of that tool.
Patreon Vault - How to Add Templates and Link to Buttons
Lots of people are using my Patreon Vault to get started on their Obsidian TTRPG journey. A common question I get though is how to I create new buttons that trigger my own templates. This video shows how it works so that you can create your own templates and link them to buttons.
Obsidian Sync - Sync notes between PC and Mobile
The price of Obsidian Sync has dropped so I thought I would take the time to check it out as a way to keep notes in sync between my PC and mobile. This solution works really well. I walk through how to set it up. How to use it and also some of the more intricate issues I found specifically related to use by the TTRPG and World Building users.
Obsidian Sync Collaboration Test
I'm preparing a new video on Obsidian Sync and how it can be used to Collaborate on a single vault together with multiple users. The website suggests it's possible so I want to put it to the test! I'm looking for up to 5 users who are interested in helping with this test! We will be collaborating on my Patreon Vault! Specifically creating some additional notes to fluff out the region of Lampoteuo which is provided as an example within the vault currently. You can choose what you crea...
Obsidian - ITS Theme
I often get asked how I make my notes look like a page out of a TTRPG book. The answer is the ITS Theme! In this video I show the theme, talk through why I use it and explore some of the options for installing it and using it. If you are looking for more formatting functionality and a nice new look then this is a fantastic theme!
Obsidian - PF2e - Creature Adjuster (Elite/Weak Templates)
There's a fantastic new plugin called PF2e - Creature Adjuster that lets you apply Elite and Weak templates to PF2e monsters. In this video we walk through how to get the early beta install (not available in the Community Plugins yet) and how to use the plugin to easily and very quickly apply templates to your monsters.
Obsidian - Import the Pathfinder 2e Remaster Content
PF2e have released the Remaster Content and as such the Obsidian community have been tinkering on how to get content into Obsidian. This process utilises FoundryVTT and allows you to very quickly import all the monsters, spells, items, vehicles, hazards, rules, actions, etc.Useful Links FoundryVTT: https://foundryvtt.com/ PF2e Bestiary Token Pack for Foundry: https://paizo.com/products/btq02eat?Pathfinder-Tokens-Bestiariespf2e-me-exporter by MostTornBrain: https://github.com/MostTornBrain/pf2e-m...
Obsidian - Folder Notes (Lost Paul)
In this video I show you how to install a plug-in that will turn a Folder into a Folder Note and enable you to add text and content to your Folders. This allows you to use Notes as Parent Notes. If you are having issues with AidenLxs Folder Notes then this video show's the replacement that I'm using: obsidian://show-plugin?id=folder-notes
Obsidian - Excalidraw - Publish a Pinned Map
In the last video we made a fantasy map with Excalidraw. In this video we add pins to the map, link those pins to notes and then publish the map for our players with Obsidian Publish!ObsidianTTRPGTutorials Link: https://obsidianttrpgtutorials.com/Obsidian+TTRPG+Tutorials/Plugin+Tutorials/Excalidraw/Excalidraw
