The DragoNightly user guide covers downloading, installation and everyday use. Explore the GM panel, player app and website with section descriptions, step-by-step instructions and practical tips.
Current builds are available in the Download section after signing in to your account.
Windows uses an MSI installer, macOS a DMG image and Linux a tar.gz archive. Android is installed from an APK; the web version runs in a browser.
The Windows installer creates shortcuts and adds the application to the installed apps list.
The universal DMG build supports Apple Silicon and Intel.
Extract the archive to a folder of your choice. GTK3 and libmpv are required. Most distributions include GTK3; libmpv installation commands are listed below.
Installing libmpv by distribution:
# Debian / Ubuntu / Mint sudo apt install libmpv2 # or libmpv1 on older releases # Fedora sudo dnf install mpv-libs # Arch / Manjaro sudo pacman -S mpv # openSUSE sudo zypper install libmpv2
Android build for arm64 devices. A tablet is recommended for the GM panel.
No installation is required. Open the GM panel web version in your browser.
Before your first session, configure storage, sign in to your account and review the application settings.
In the installed app, choose a data folder or use the default location. The web version stores the library in your browser.
Sign in with your email address or login to link the app to your website profile and access network features.
Select an interface theme in the application settings according to lighting conditions and your preferences.
Active sessions and devices are listed in your website profile. Revoke a session to terminate its access.
Files are stored in the library, while resources link them to games, mechanics and scenes. This structure allows a material to be used in different game contexts.
Add maps, PDFs, notes, portraits and tables to DragoNightly storage for session preparation and play.
The Resources section contains game materials such as scenes, rules, locations, characters and hints. A file from storage can be linked to a resource.
Group resources by campaign, standalone session, rule system and custom mechanic.
Moving or renaming a file through the Files section preserves its resource links.
Add a map, image, document or rules table to storage.
Link the file to a resource and specify its purpose, for example “Dungeon map”, “Fatigue rule” or “Ally portrait”.
Attach the resource to a game, mechanic or scene to use the material in the corresponding panel section.
Use the application’s Files section to rename or move linked files. DragoNightly updates resource links during these operations.
The Game Master Panel combines session history, combat, references, puzzles and ambience materials. Panel positions and sizes can be configured.
Create separate groups, campaigns and sessions to organise materials for different games.
Use session history for events and notes. Prepared story materials and current goals remain available during play.
Add combatants and set initiative and health. Manage turns, roll dice and consult creature entries in the reference panel.
Use ambience panels to play music and sound effects, and the puzzles section for images, riddles and supplementary materials.
Storage contains campaigns, references, files, resources and settings. The installed app uses your selected data folder; the web version uses browser storage.
Your account is used for downloads, device management, characters and the virtual tabletop. Additional synchronisation features are planned.
Use the same account to sign in to the website, the Game Master Panel and the player app.
Your website profile lists active devices and allows you to revoke access for a selected session.
Players can create characters and share them with a GM. The virtual tabletop displays maps and objects on participant devices. Shared management of campaign characters is being developed.
Create characters, fill out their sheets and share them with your GM. Sign in with your DragoNightly account.
Your personal template and in-game character sheet are stored separately. Once the character is added to a campaign, shared changes and inventory appear in that game’s sheet. Your personal template is preserved. After linking your account to Telegram, use /characters to view your characters and download PDF sheets.
The catalog helps GMs recruit players and players find adventures. Browsing does not require an account; sign in to apply for a game.
The GM can see a player’s contact details in their application. To contact a GM or player before applying, open their public profile: contact details are visible after signing in if provided. Continue the conversation on Telegram, by email or through the other listed contact method.
In “My catalog”, select “Edit profile”. Choose your role, introduce yourself, add a contact method and save. Review the page and select “Publish profile”. Others can then find you under “Game masters” or “Players”.
Open Telegram in your website profile, get a code and select “Open the bot and link”. Use /games to choose a game and /my_games to check applications. The bot sends the GM’s decisions. If a session date is set, it also sends reminders one day and one hour before the game to the GM and accepted players with linked Telegram accounts.
Create an account to access downloads, your profile and the application’s network features.