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Rolisteam is a virtual tabletop software published by KDE e.V., currently available in version 1.10, with one version listed in the catalog. Its purpose is to help users manage tabletop role playing games with remote friends and players, aiming to make online RPG sessions as engaging as games played around a physical table. The software operates as a client companion to Rolisteam Server, following a client/server architecture that connects participants in a shared gaming session. Rolisteam provides a broad set of features relevant to the virtual tabletop and gaming category. Game masters and players can share maps and pictures, apply fog of war on maps, and position playable characters (PCs) and non-player characters (NPCs) directly on those maps. A drawing tool allows maps to be created on the fly, while a vectorial map feature supports more structured map work. Communication is handled through chat supporting one-to-one, one-to-many, and broadcast-to-all modes, with the option to speak in chat under a playable character or player identity. Dice mechanics are covered through standard dice rolling and secret dice rolling, keeping hidden results private when the game requires it. Additional utilities include a character sheet, a rich text editor for notes and documents, a music player for atmosphere, a name generator, and a unit converter. These tools address common use cases such as running combat encounters, tracking character information, narrating scenes, and coordinating a group of remote participants. Rolisteam suits tabletop RPG groups that cannot meet in person but want a shared digital space reproducing the essentials of the in-person experience, including maps, dice, communication, and character management. The developers state that work continues to add more features over time, expanding the software's capabilities for managing Rolisteam-based RPG games.
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