WorldMaster RPG vs Foundry VTT
Foundry VTT is a powerful self-hosted virtual tabletop sold as a one-time licence, with dynamic lighting, audio and a huge ecosystem of game systems and community modules. WorldMaster RPG runs in the browser with nothing to host, and pairs its battle maps with a worldbuilding wiki, timelines and custom calendars.
What is the main difference?
Foundry gives the GM full control: you host it on your own computer or a server, and extend it with modules for almost anything. That power comes with setup and module maintenance. WorldMaster RPG is hosted for you, so a campaign is ready in the browser, and worldbuilding is built in rather than added through modules.
Feature comparison
| WorldMaster RPG | Foundry VTT | |
|---|---|---|
| Hosting | Hosted, runs in the browser | Self-hosted or partner hosting |
| Battle maps with fog of war | Yes | Yes |
| Dynamic lighting | Not today | Yes |
| Game systems & modules | Custom sheet templates | Huge community ecosystem |
| Worldbuilding wiki, timelines & calendars | Built in | Journals; more through modules |
| 3D dice | Built in | Commonly added with a module |
| Factions, quests & relationship maps | Yes | Via modules |
| Ambience & music | Layered ambience mixer that builds the mood | Playlists and ambient sounds on scenes |
| Player-to-player item trading | Yes | Via modules |
| Session planner with Discord reminders | Yes | Not built in |
| Planet & world generator | Yes (World Planner) | Not built in |
| Pricing model | Free core, optional Patreon extras | One-time licence for the GM |
What else is built into WorldMaster RPG?
Beyond the features in the table, every WorldMaster RPG campaign includes tools most groups would otherwise piece together from several apps:
- An ambience mixer that blends weather, biomes, crowds and dread, played in sync for every player
- A world generator that simulates a whole planet, from tectonic plates to clouds
- World History: your setting’s past as one book, with the legends told of each event and how true each telling is
- Character sheets that automate formulas, resource actions and roll triggers for any game system
- A session planner with shared availability, RSVPs and Discord reminders
- Inventories with weight and currency, an item library and player-to-player trading
- An interface in English, Spanish, French, German and Polish
When should you choose Foundry VTT?
Choose Foundry if you want deep rules automation for a supported system, dynamic lighting, and full control over hosting and modules.
When should you choose WorldMaster RPG?
Choose WorldMaster RPG if you want to start playing without hosting or module management, with your world’s lore and history in the same place as your maps.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to host WorldMaster RPG myself?
No. WorldMaster RPG is hosted; you and your players use it in the browser.
