D&D and TTRPG Guides
Practical, no-nonsense guides to help you track loot, manage gold, organize your party, and run smoother campaigns. Written for real tables, not theory.
DM Prep Guide: Using Hoards for Session Prep
Create loot collections before your session. One-click distribution during play. Stop pausing for item lookups.
Hidden Items & Spoiler Protection for DMs
Keep loot secret until the perfect moment. Master unidentified items, hide/reveal, and DM-only tags.
Equipment Slot Management Guide
Track what's worn vs. carried with drag-and-drop equipment slots. System-specific slots for D&D 5e, PF1e, and PF2e.
Pathfinder 1e Weight & Encumbrance Guide
Master PF1e weight tracking. Calculate encumbrance by STR score, understand load limits, and manage inventory weight.
Pathfinder 2e Rune Management Guide
Extract, transfer, and apply runes with automatic price calculations. Master potency, striking, and property runes.
How to Track Loot in D&D: A Beginner's Guide
New to D&D? Learn the basics of tracking loot, managing party treasure, and avoiding common pitfalls.
Gold Distribution for New DMs
Learn how to distribute treasure without making your players too rich or too poor. Keep your campaign economy balanced.
Party Inventory Management
Stop losing track of your stuff. Practical strategies for organizing group inventory without spreadsheets.
Pathfinder 2e Bulk System Explained
Master PF2e's encumbrance system. Learn bulk calculations, capacity limits, and practical management strategies.
D&D 5e API Item Lookup: Complete Guide
Save time with instant item lookups from the official D&D 5e API. Auto-populate costs, rarity, attunement, and descriptions in seconds.
D&D Attunement Tracking Made Easy
Master the 3-slot attunement limit. Learn the rules, avoid common mistakes, and track attunement automatically.
Tool Comparisons
D20 Loot Tracker vs Google Sheets
Honest comparison: when Sheets work great, when they break down, and which is right for your table.
D20 Loot Tracker vs Foundry VTT
Do you need both? When each shines, and why many groups use them together.
D20 Loot Tracker vs D&D Beyond
Party loot management vs character sheet integration. When to use each.
D20 Loot Tracker vs Roll20
How standalone loot tracking complements Roll20's character sheets.
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