Question 1

What is CritForge?

Accepted Answer

CritForge is an AI-assisted tool that helps Game Masters prep campaigns faster. You describe what you need, whether it's an NPC, encounter, plot, or map, and CritForge generates it ready-to-play. Everything follows D&D 5e rules and is fully editable.

Question 2

What can I generate?

Accepted Answer

19 content types: NPCs, encounters, monsters, plots, traps, quests, magic items, treasure, taverns, factions, maps, skill challenges, adventures, deities, legendary heroes, puzzles, riddles, random tables, and scene rosters. Each has customizable parameters to match your campaign.

Question 3

Is it D&D 5e compatible?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All content follows D&D 5e SRD 5.2 rules. Stat blocks, spells, and mechanics are accurate. We avoid trademarked WotC content (like Forgotten Realms or Beholders) and use original alternatives instead.

Question 4

Do I need to know D&D rules to use it?

Accepted Answer

Not at all. CritForge is designed for GMs at any experience level. Generated content comes with all mechanics spelled out: attack bonuses, save DCs, actions, the works.

Question 5

What is Generation Power?

Accepted Answer

Generation Power (GP) is the currency for creating content. Simple stuff like NPCs and encounters costs 1 GP. Bigger content like adventures costs 4 GP. Worlds cost 12 GP. Chat refinement is 1 GP per message.

Question 6

What happens when I run out of credits?

Accepted Answer

You'll see a warning before you run out. Once you're at zero, generation is blocked until your monthly allocation resets or you buy a credit pack. You can still view, edit, and export content you've already created.

Question 7

Do my credits roll over?

Accepted Answer

Monthly credits reset on your billing date and don't carry forward. Credit packs are different: purchased credits never expire and carry forward indefinitely.

Question 8

What are credit packs?

Accepted Answer

On-demand credit top-ups for when you need more mid-session. Three options: Boost (50 GP, $5), Session (150 GP, $12), and Campaign (400 GP, $25). They never expire and are spent before your monthly allocation.

Question 9

Can I try CritForge for free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All new signups get a free 30-day trial with 40 GP, access to all 19 generators, and 3 campaigns. No payment info required.

Question 10

What's the difference between regenerating and chat refinement?

Accepted Answer

Regenerating creates a completely new version from scratch. Chat refinement uses AI to make targeted changes ('make this NPC more sinister,' 'add a trap to the entrance') for just 1 GP per message. Your first regeneration within a few minutes of creation is free.

Question 11

Can I export to my VTT?

Accepted Answer

Yes. CritForge exports to Roll20, Foundry VTT, Fantasy Grounds, Owlbear Rodeo, and universal JSON. Just click Export on any piece of content and pick your format.

Question 12

What AI models does CritForge use?

Accepted Answer

We use a mix of Claude and GPT-4o depending on the content type, plus an on-device NLU model for understanding your commands in chat. The system automatically picks the best model for each task.

Question 13

Is my content private?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All content you create is private to your account. We don't use your content to train AI models and we don't share it with other users.

Question 14

Does CritForge use copyrighted D&D content?

Accepted Answer

No. We generate original content using D&D 5e mechanics only. Trademarked terms (like Forgotten Realms, Shadowfell, or Mind Flayer) are automatically blocked and replaced with generic alternatives.

Question 15

Can I publish content generated by CritForge?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Content you create is yours. Use it in home campaigns, sell it on platforms like DMs Guild, or publish it anywhere else.

Question 16

What's SRD 5.2?

Accepted Answer

The System Reference Document 5.2 is the official free rules reference for D&D 5e, published by Wizards of the Coast under a Creative Commons license. It covers mechanics, spells, creatures, and classes but excludes setting-specific content. CritForge uses SRD 5.2 as the foundation for all generated content.

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