Terminal D&D Help

Your guide to adventuring in the terminal

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New to Terminal D&D? Try our interactive tutorial for hands-on learning!

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Core Features

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Character Creation Beginner

Create and customize your D&D 5e character

/create /load [name] /character s = /character

Gameplay

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Exploration Beginner

Explore worlds, interact with NPCs, and discover secrets

look /map l = look m = /map

Shops & Economy Beginner

Buy and sell items, manage gold, visit merchants

/inventory i = /inventory

Combat Intermediate

Turn-based tactical combat with initiative, actions, and conditions

Utility

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Dice Rolling Beginner

Roll dice for checks, saves, and attacks

/roll [dice] /roll 1d20+5 /roll 2d6 /roll d20 advantage

Resting Beginner

Recover HP, spell slots, and abilities

/rest [short|long]

Emotes & Roleplay Beginner

Express character actions and emotions

*waves at the bartender* /me draws sword dramatically "Hello, friend!"

Advanced

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Panel System Intermediate

Split-screen panels for character sheet, game log, and more

Ctrl+B % Split vertical

Ctrl+B " Split horizontal

Ctrl+B x Close panel

Ctrl+B z Toggle zoom

Ctrl+Shift+R Reset layout

Homebrew Workshop Advanced

Create custom spells, items, races, and classes

DM Controls Advanced

Advanced controls for campaign management (DM mode)

/dm

Combat Mechanics D&D 5e combat rules

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Term	Description
Initiative	Rolled at combat start (1d20 + DEX modifier). Determines turn order.
Action	Your main action each turn: Attack, Cast Spell, Dash, Dodge, Help, Hide, or Disengage.
Bonus Action	Quick action if your class or spell allows (e.g., offhand attack, Cunning Action).
Reaction	Triggered response outside your turn (e.g., Opportunity Attack, Shield spell).
Movement	Move up to your speed each turn. Can split before/after actions.
Conditions	Status effects like Poisoned, Stunned, Prone, Frightened, or Concentrating.
Death Saves	At 0 HP, roll d20 each turn. 10+ = success, <10 = failure. 3 of either ends it.
Advantage	Roll 2d20 and take the higher result. Given by flanking, surprise, etc.
Disadvantage	Roll 2d20 and take the lower result. From being blinded, restrained, etc.
Concentration	Some spells require focus. Taking damage forces a CON save to maintain.

Interface Guide What each part does

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Terminal Input

Bottom

Type commands or natural language. Press Enter to send.

Narrative Panel

Main area

AI DM responses and your story unfold here.

Character Sheet

Side panel

Stats, HP, abilities, equipment. Click tabs to switch views.

Game Log

Side panel tab

Combat rolls, damage calculations, and mechanical actions recorded here.

Quick Actions

Below narrative

Clickable buttons for common actions during combat or shopping.

Status Bar

Top

Current location, session info, and connection status.

Help Panel

Side panel

Context-aware help that changes based on what you are doing.

Quick Tips

You don't need to memorize commands - just type naturally like "I want to attack the goblin"
The AI Dungeon Master understands context and will guide you through the adventure
Use /roll 1d20 anytime you want to roll dice
Your progress is saved automatically - close the tab and come back anytime
Use *asterisks* for emotes like *waves at the bartender*
Check your character sheet (right panel) to see your stats, inventory, and abilities