Frequently Asked Questions

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Everything you need to know about tracking loot for your TTRPG campaigns

Getting Started

Is D20 Loot Tracker really free?

Yes, completely free forever. No credit card required, no hidden fees, no premium tiers. We believe every GM should have access to great tools.

Which game systems are supported?

We support D&D 5e, Pathfinder 2e, and Pathfinder 1e with system-specific features like attunement tracking (5e), bulk calculation (PF2e), rune management (PF2e), and caster levels (PF1e).

Do I need to create an account?

Yes, you'll need a free account to save your campaign data. Sign up with email or Google in under 2 minutes.

Can I try it before signing up?

Yes! Use our demo mode to explore all features with pre-loaded Fellowship of the Ring characters. No account needed for the demo.

Features

How does the rune system work in Pathfinder 2e?

Extract runes from magic items into runestones with one click. Apply potency, striking, resilient, and property runes to weapons and armor. Prices and item levels update automatically. The system validates that you can't stack potency runes and ensures compatibility.

What is the hide/reveal feature?

Hide items on the loot tab to prevent spoilers for players. All item details (name, value, stats, icons) get blurred. Hidden state persists across sessions and devices, and auto-reveals when you assign the item to a player.

Can I organize items into containers?

Yes! Create containers like backpacks, bags of holding, or treasure chests. Rename them inline, reorder with up/down arrows, and transfer items between containers. Each player gets a default 'Carried' container that can't be deleted.

Does it track encumbrance?

Yes! Pathfinder 2e tracks bulk per character with a visual X/10 display and color-coded warnings (green under 5, yellow at 5-9, red at 10+). Pathfinder 1e now has full weight tracking with encumbrance levels based on STR score. D&D 5e doesn't have built-in encumbrance tracking (most tables don't use it).

Can I import items from the official APIs?

Yes! Search the D&D 5e SRD or Archives of Nethys (PF1e/PF2e) directly from the app. Item data, prices, bulk, levels, and other stats auto-populate.

DM Tools

What is the DM Tab?

The DM Tab is a dedicated prep area where Dungeon Masters can create 'Hoards' - pre-built collections of loot for upcoming encounters. Add items before your session using the full API search, then transfer them to the party's incoming loot with one click during play.

How do unidentified items work?

When creating items, mark them as 'unidentified' and provide a fake name. Players will see the fake name (e.g., 'Rusty Sword') while DMs see the real name (e.g., 'Flame Tongue'). Click 'Reveal' when the item is identified to show the true identity to everyone.

Can I hide items from players before distributing them?

Yes! Use the Hide/Reveal feature on the Loot tab. Hidden items appear completely blurred to players but remain fully visible to the DM. Items auto-reveal when assigned to a player, or you can reveal them manually.

What are DM-only tags?

Tags you can add to items that only you (the DM) can see. Use them to mark items as 'cursed,' 'plot-relevant,' 'homebrew,' or any custom category. Players never see these tags, even after items are assigned to them.

How do I prepare loot for a session?

Use the DM Tab to create a Hoard for each encounter or location. Add items using API search or manual entry. During the session, open the Hoard and click 'Move to Incoming' to transfer all items to the party's loot tab instantly.

Equipment & Inventory

How do equipment slots work?

Each game system has specific equipment slots (D&D 5e: 13 slots, PF2e: 14 slots, PF1e: 17 slots). Drag items to slots to equip them, or use the equip button. The equipment panel shows your character's current loadout at a glance.

Can I add custom equipment slots?

Yes! Add custom slots for unique items like prosthetics, bonded items, or system-specific gear. Custom slots appear below the standard system slots.

How do containers work?

Create containers like Backpack, Bag of Holding, or Saddlebags to organize inventory. Rename containers inline with Enter/Escape, reorder them with arrows, and transfer items between them. The default 'Carried' container can't be deleted.

Discord

Can we run it from Discord?

Yes. Add the D20 Loot Tracker bot to your server, have each player link their account once with /d20 link, and point a channel at your campaign with /d20 setup. From then on you can log loot in one line, split gold, claim items, check purses and inventories and cast spells from chat, and every change posts to the channel feed. It is the same campaign as the web and Android app.

Can players see hidden or unidentified items through the Discord bot?

No. The channel feed and every player command show unidentified items under their cover name with no value, and hidden items as a hidden item. Only the /dm commands show the real names, and they answer the campaign's DM alone.

Foundry VTT

Does it work with Foundry VTT?

Yes. Install the D20 Loot Tracker module from Foundry's module list, connect your world to the campaign with a one-time code, and link each character to their actor. From then on, loot the GM drops in Foundry shows up in the app for the party to claim, claimed items land on the character sheets, sales and splits update the coins in Foundry, and potions used or items removed in Foundry go on the app's ledger. It supports D&D 5e and Pathfinder 2e on Foundry 14, and Pathfinder 1e on Foundry 13.

Do my players need the Foundry module?

No. Only the GM installs the module and connects the world, and the sync runs in that GM's browser while it has the world open. Players keep playing in Foundry as usual and can check their inventory and gold in the web or Android app any time.

Party Management

How many players can I have in a campaign?

Unlimited. Create as many player characters as you need for your table.

Can players access the tracker themselves?

Yes. The DM invites players to the campaign from the app, and each player signs in with their own free account to see the party loot, their inventory and their purse, on the web, on Android, or from Discord.

How does gold distribution work?

Split gold evenly across all players (plus party fund if enabled) with one click. The system handles decimal precision so no one loses copper pieces to rounding errors.

What is the party fund?

A shared gold pool separate from individual player gold. Enable it in campaign settings. You can choose whether the party fund gets a share when distributing gold.

Technical

Does it work on mobile?

Yes! The web app is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, and desktops. We also have a native Android app on Google Play (iOS coming soon).

Is my data safe?

Yes. All data is encrypted and stored securely on Supabase (enterprise-grade database). We never sell your data and you can export or delete it anytime.

Does it work offline?

Not currently. D20 Loot Tracker requires an internet connection for real-time sync. Offline mode is being considered for future updates.

Can I export my campaign data?

CSV/JSON export is on the roadmap. For now, you can view and copy your transaction history and master log.

Is there an API?

Not a public one. D20 Loot Tracker has its own Discord bot and Foundry VTT module; if you want another integration, tell us on Discord.

Pricing & Support

Will it always be free?

Yes. D20 Loot Tracker is free forever for GMs and players. We may add optional premium features in the future, but core functionality will always be free.

How do you make money then?

Currently we don't - this is a passion project for the TTRPG community. Future monetization might include optional features like premium integrations or advanced analytics, but the core tracker will always be free.

Can I donate or support the project?

Not yet, but we appreciate the sentiment! The best way to support us is to share D20 Loot Tracker with your gaming group and provide feedback on Discord.

Where can I get help or report bugs?

Join our Discord community! We're active there and respond quickly to questions, bug reports, and feature requests. You can also email connorprovines@gmail.com.

Pathfinder 2e Specific

Can I have multiple potency runes on one weapon?

No. PF2e rules allow only one potency rune per item. The tracker validates this - if you try to apply a +1 rune to a weapon with +2, you'll get an error.

What happens to property runes when I extract fundamental runes?

Property runes stay on the item by default. You can choose which runes to extract individually or use 'Extract All' to remove everything.

Do runestones take up bulk?

No. Extracted runestones are set to 0 bulk automatically (they're Light bulk in rules, which is negligible for inventory tracking).

How does automatic bulk calculation work?

The system adds up bulk from all items a character is carrying (including items in their containers). L (Light) items count as 0.1 bulk. You'll see a visual X/10 display with color-coded encumbrance warnings - green when you're fine, yellow when encumbered, red when over maximum.

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