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The goblin got a rule wrong

Please tell us! Send the question you asked and what the goblin said. A screenshot of the answer with its rule cards helps most. Wrong answers are how the goblin gets better.

Common questions

Which iPhones does it work on?

iPhone 15 Pro and newer, with the latest iOS. Older iPhones don't have enough memory to run the goblin's model.

Why is the download so big?

The goblin's model is about 4 GB. It's what lets the goblin think on your phone instead of on someone else's computer. It downloads once, from Apple, the first time you open the app.

Does it need the internet?

Only for that first download. After that it works anywhere, even in airplane mode.

It misheard me.

Speak clearly and hold the button until you've finished. Fantasy names are hard for speech recognition, and the goblin fixes many of them, but you can also type your question.

Does it know my Player's Handbook, adventure or starter set?

Not yet. It knows the free rules, the System Reference Document 5.2.1, which covers the core rules, but not everything in the other books.

Is it official?

No. Rules Goblin is an independent app, compatible with fifth edition. It uses only the free rules text, which anyone may use under a Creative Commons licence.

Is it free?

Yes. No ads, no subscription, no account.

Is it OK for kids?

It was built at a family table and collects no data from anyone. Its rules include the fantasy violence of the game itself: monsters, weapons and spells.