TTRPG Starter Obsidian Vault
Open SourceThis vault is a ready-to-use Obsidian starter built for tabletop RPG information. It is intentionally agnostic, so you can use it for published systems, homebrew worlds, campaign prep, or personal reference notes without locking yourself into one ruleset.
It is still opinionated in useful ways: the folder names stay simple, the plugin bundle stays lightweight, and the defaults are designed to help you create notes quickly while keeping the vault organized over time.
What's included
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System-agnostic by default
Start with a clean structure that works for D&D, Pathfinder, OSR campaigns, homebrew settings, and other TTRPG workflows.
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Practical vault structure
Use folders for admin docs, archives, attachments, bases, notes, and templates without overcomplicating the setup.
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Opinionated plugin bundle
Ship with a lightweight set of community and core plugins that improve daily use without turning the vault into a maintenance project.
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Template-driven notes
Create notes with Templater, generate consistent frontmatter, and automatically move files into the right folder under notes.
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Bases-ready organization
Group notes into broad base categories like classes, magic items, modules, monsters, and spells for easier browsing and filtering.
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Local-first and portable
Everything stays in plain Markdown on your machine, so you can change tools later without losing your content.
How to get started
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Install Obsidian
Download Obsidian from the official site, then keep the starter vault locally on your machine like any other folder.
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Download and open the vault
Use the ZIP download or GitHub repository, extract the files, and open the folder as an Obsidian vault.
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Create a new note with Templater
Use Cmd+N to trigger the template flow. Pick the note type you want and let Templater create the file with the matching frontmatter and location.
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Fill the frontmatter
Update the note metadata at the top of the file, including the base value that connects the note to the right base view.
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Validate the setup
Use Cmd+O to find the note with Omnisearch, confirm the file landed in the correct notes folder, and verify it appears in the matching base.
Resources
Obsidian
Download the app and learn the fundamentals of working with local-first vaults.
Obsidian Discord
Ask questions, compare workflows, and troubleshoot plugin setups with the broader community.
Obsidian Forum
Browse long-form discussions about plugins, workflows, and setup ideas.
r/ObsidianMD
See real vault examples, practical workflows, and community recommendations.
Steph Ango
Follow product thinking and writing from one of Obsidian's creators.