Creator Guide

Master the art of creating D&D projects, building professional Foundry VTT modules, and growing your creator business on Ink and Anvil.

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Quick Start Guide

Get up and running with your first project in minutes.

1. Create Project

Start a new project to organize your D&D content with folders and visual connections.

Learn Projects

2. Create Content

Use AI assistance and rich editors to create spells, monsters, maps, and more.

AI Creation

3. Build Modules

Generate professional Foundry VTT modules automatically from your projects.

Module Building

4. Sell & Share

List your modules in the marketplace and start earning from your creativity.

Monetization

Mastering Projects

Projects are the foundation of your creative workflow - learn to organize and structure your content effectively.

Project Structure

Visual Scene Graph

See your content connections visually with our interactive scene graph editor.

Folder Organization

Organize content into logical folders like "Spells", "NPCs", "Locations".

Content Linking

Create connections between related content for rich, interconnected worlds.

Project Best Practices

✓ Do This

• Start with a clear theme or campaign concept
• Use descriptive names for folders and content
• Create content that references each other
• Plan your project structure before diving in
• Use tags consistently across related content

✗ Avoid This

• Creating one giant folder with everything
• Using generic names like "Spell 1", "Monster 2"
• Ignoring the scene graph connections
• Starting without a clear end goal
• Forgetting to save your layout changes

AI-Powered Content Creation

Leverage our AI tools to create professional D&D content faster than ever before.

AI Generation

• Generate spells with balanced mechanics
• Create monster stat blocks automatically
• AI-powered map generation
• Character portrait creation
• Content suggestions and improvements

Rich Editing

• Markdown editor with live preview
• Drag-and-drop image uploads
• Template-based content creation
• Automatic formatting for D&D content
• Version history and drafts

Balance Checking

• AI-powered balance analysis
• Compare against official content
• Suggestions for improvement
• Power level recommendations
• Community feedback integration

Spells

Magical effects with balanced mechanics

Monsters

Complete creatures with tactical behavior

Maps

Battle maps and world locations

Items

Magic items with unique properties

NPCs

Characters with personality and purpose

Subclasses

Class archetypes with progression

Locations

Cities, dungeons, and landmarks

Adventures

Complete scenarios and modules

Building Foundry VTT Modules

Transform your projects into professional Foundry VTT modules with one click.

Build Process

Content Conversion

Your project content is automatically converted to Foundry-compatible JSON.

Asset Processing

Images, maps, and files are optimized and packaged for VTT use.

Manifest Generation

Professional module manifests are created with proper metadata.

Module Package

Final module is packaged and ready for installation in Foundry VTT.

Build Configuration

Module Types

Adventure: Complete scenarios with scenes, actors, and journals

Content Pack: Collections of spells, items, and monsters

World: Complete campaign settings with everything included

Customization Options

• Custom module names and descriptions
• Version control and updates
• Dependency management
• Asset organization preferences

Installation & Distribution

Automatic Installation

Customers get direct download links and installation instructions.

Update Notifications

Built-in versioning ensures users get notified of updates.

Marketplace Integration

Modules are automatically listed in our marketplace for discovery.

Monetization & Growth

Build a sustainable creator business with our marketplace and analytics tools.

Free Strategy

Build your audience with high-quality free content.

Best for:

• New creators
• Building reputation
• Testing ideas
• Community engagement

Premium Content

Sell comprehensive modules and adventures.

Pricing Guide:

• Small modules: $3-8
• Adventure modules: $10-25
• Campaign settings: $20-50
• Asset packs: $5-15

Bundle Strategy

Create collections and bundles for higher value.

Bundle Types:

• Themed collections
• Campaign bundles
• Creator showcases
• Seasonal packages

Revenue Optimization

✓ Maximize Revenue

• Create series and collections
• Offer multiple price points
• Regular content releases
• Engage with your community
• Cross-promote related content
• Use analytics to optimize pricing

✗ Common Mistakes

• Pricing too high initially
• Inconsistent quality
• Ignoring customer feedback
• Not promoting your work
• Creating in isolation
• Forgetting to build relationships

Growth Strategies

Discovery

• Use descriptive, searchable titles
• Add comprehensive tags
• Include preview images
• Write detailed descriptions

Community

• Join D&D creator communities
• Share work-in-progress updates
• Collaborate with other creators
• Respond to customer questions

Analytics

• Track your best-performing content
• Monitor revenue trends
• Understand your audience
• Optimize based on data

Measuring Success

Track these key metrics to understand your growth and improve your content.

Views & Discovery

How many people are finding and viewing your content

Downloads & Sales

Track purchases and free downloads of your modules

Revenue Growth

Monitor earnings and identify your top-performing content

Reviews & Ratings

Build reputation through customer feedback and ratings

Ready to Start Your Creator Journey?

Join creators who are building professional Foundry VTT modules and earning from their D&D passion on Ink and Anvil.

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