Pcgen

Pcgen: Free, Open-Source Character Generator for Tabletop RPGs

A character generator and maintenance program supporting D&D 3.5, Pathfinder, and other d20-based systems, creating and managing characters, races, classes, feats, spells, equipment, and more.

What is Pcgen?

Pcgen is a popular free, open-source character generator and maintenance program designed for tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons and Pathfinder. It supports d20-based RPG systems including D&D 3.5, Pathfinder 1st and 2nd editions, and more.

Some of the key features of Pcgen include:

• Intuitive interface for quickly generating character sheets with ability scores, race, class features, skills, feats, equipment, and more based on the rules systems
• Full editor allowing customization of existing content or creation of homebrew classes, races, feats, etc.
• Tools for tracking XP, managing character portraits, spellbooks, inventory, and other key aspects of an RPG character
• Support for GM tools like encounter builders and treasure generators in some systems
• Active open source development community for continual improvement and addition of new ruleset support

With a vast library of official and community-created RPG content and fast, easy character creation and management, Pcgen is a popular application for gamers looking to simplify and organize their tabletop campaigns. The open-source nature provides transparency and community-driven development catered towards user needs.

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