Absolutely - specifically Nurl does:

For GMs

• allow you to create and manage multiple game groups
• allow you to take private notes with TTRPG enhanced features that you can’t get in Notion/Google/etc.
• allow you to have a chat thread with your group
• allow you to create and manage combat encounters
• allow you to create/manage NPCs
• help you plan for your session
• help support you during a session so you can focus on telling the story

For Players

• allow you to join multiple groups that play different games
• allow you to create/manage your characters
• allow you to take public notes with TTRPG enhance features (same as above except everyone in the group can see and contribute)
• allow you to chat with your group
• allow you to have a simplified and easy to use battle experience
• help you become “fluent” in the game you are playing faster

For Publishers

• allow you to have your own private database to manage your games/rules easily
• allow you to see analytics (high level) on who is playing your game system

Yes, and thank you for that question. We are actually working on a re-design of the website to help with this topic.

At the highest level - you can think of Nurl as your “TTRPG hub”. Whether you are a GM or player - it’s all the tools you need (and more - like planning tools, etc.) in a single place. If you are in multiple groups that play different games - you can have a single app to manage everything and just switch from group to group when it’s time (like how Discord/Slack does with servers). Eventually, we will support translating characters and NPCs into different game formats. For example, you are in a D&D group with a character you really love but joined a new Aliens group and wanted to bring your D&D Barb into the Alien world - Nurl could do that because it’s your personal TTRPG hub.

It is important to note that Nurl is first and foremost targeting groups who play IRL/hybrid. We are not a VTT and have no ambition to become another VTT. Foundry and Roll20 have that covered and are great tools if you want a fully virtual experience.

Our vision is to build an app that gives you the high-end tech solution but not become the “star” of the game session. Instead, be the “NPC” hanging around and at your disposal when you need (i.e. the story, players, and game session remain the stars).

I hope that answers your question?

I appreciate that you point this out. You do have to apply and pay a fee for most highly-rated awards (nothing is free today). However, I’m proud to say that we did not apply, rather were nominated (by individuals) and won our category.

We are bootstrapped (indie hackers) who are just trying to build a tool that we have always wanted - and hope others can enjoy as well (along with our victories).

I totally get it (why we are working on a new website). So, think of it more like a “hub” or “operating system” for all your TTRPG games.

A single place to do different things based on which type of player you are in a game:

GM’s can…

1. Get help planning for a game session with a streamlined framework we created
2. Manage NPCs via our “Contacts” feature
3. Take private notes that seamlessly connect to the game and features (think Notion had a baby with Google docs)
4. Manage real-time meta updates for the players (i.e. location, weather, time, duration, etc.)
5. Build and run battles in our “combat arena”

Players can…

1. Get help planning for a game session with a player version of the previous #1
2. Manage their character in a much easier way via Nurl simplifying the sheet and rules to be easier to understand
3. See the public “Contacts” the GM has revealed
4. See group level information (health, battles, etc.)
5. Create a personalized dashboard of game-specific widgets to use during game-play

Groups can…

1. Contribute to public notes (like the GM notes, except available to everyone)
2. Have a group chat where they can ask Nurl game specific questions instead of stopping the flow of the game (non-cheating parameters built in)

Users can…

1. Adjust accessibility settings to account for being colorblind, on the spectrum, or having ADHD (probably a later release since this one is more difficult).
2. Have many groups to switch between - say one group plays dnd, the other pathfinder
3. Translate characters from one game to another - say you really love your druid in dnd and want to translate that into pathfinder for you second group

…so much more. We still have a lot of work to do but it is all coming together. I hope you can at least see the vision of where we are headed and give Nurl a shot in the future.

If not, I still appreciate you and have enjoyed the conversation.

• Casey Baggz, Founder & CEO (life-long GM)

It’s a TTRPG OS-level app to enhance your IRL/hybrid game sessions (not a VTT). We bring all the tools you need into a single place and simplify the rules/information of the game you are playing. It helps make the game easier for all players (GM & Players - experienced or new) and inclusive (i.e. colorblind, Austism, ADHD, etc.).

We will be launching v1 soon - but today you can join the waitlist on the website - the site is pretty outdated but we will be updating it soon with a new design.

Nurl is also meant to be game agnostic with features that will also create a platform for publishers/writers to add their own systems. v1 will include support for dnd5e (not 2025 yet), Shiver, Thirsty Sword Lesbians, Nightfell, and Shadow scar (RPG day game).