Wickwoven is an indie strategy RPG toolkit designed for running light tabletop roleplaying sessions directly on a PC screen. One player acts as the game master and hosts the session, while others join as heroes through simple browser connections or Steam invites. The software handles all bookkeeping so the focus stays on storytelling across eight distinct worlds.
Gameplay
The core loop centers on the game master selecting a world and loading or creating a scene, after which players build heroes and engage in narrative-driven play. Heroes advance from level 1 to 10 by learning abilities and equipping gear, with character creation offering hundreds of visual pieces for faces, hair, outfits, and colors. Combat resolves through automated dice rolls, damage application, and over sixty animated effects that vary by world and weapon. Tokens display conditions such as burning or stunned, while fog of war, lighting, and props enhance the shared battle maps. The game master can enable optional player-versus-player targeting when desired.
Game Modes
Sessions support both local and remote participation. In the same room, players connect via QR code or room code on their phones over shared Wi-Fi without needing the full game. Remote friends join through Steam chat or invite links on their own PCs. The system runs one-shot adventures or custom scenes across the eight worlds, with tools for quick encounters, loot distribution, and an ambience soundboard. No internet connection is required for same-room play.
Worlds and Content
Eight themed worlds each feature unique hero callings, weapons, spells, monsters, maps, and magic visuals. Fantasy, Cyberpunk, Steampunk, Post-Apocalyptic, Western, Vampire, Pirates, and Noir with Lovecraftian elements provide distinct aesthetics and terminology. A bestiary contains more than 150 monsters with art and statistics, supported by 26 ready-to-run one-shot adventures that include maps, characters, and game master notes. Players access up to 145 abilities across six callings with twelve paths and 120 weapons.
Tools for the Game Master
The game master receives dedicated features including an encounter builder, initiative tracking, loot management, a private notebook, scene switching, and printable guides. Sessions save as single files that preserve adventures and maps. More than 200 illustrated battle maps support fog of war, torch lighting, tokens, chests, traps, and props, with the option to import custom images and toggle grid overlays. An optional rule allows heroes to target one another during conflicts.
Is It Worth Playing?
Wickwoven suits groups that want streamlined tabletop roleplaying without manual record-keeping. The local phone connection and Steam remote options make it accessible for mixed in-person and online tables. Content spans multiple genres with consistent rules, and the character builder plus map tools support quick setup. Players seeking a digital assistant for one-shot adventures or short campaigns will find the verified features align directly with those needs. The art and text were created with AI assistance and edited by the developer, with no AI involvement during active play.
