Wellspring OLC (Online Creation) brings the spirit of classic text-based RPG worldbuilding tools into a modern Steam game.
Create worlds entirely through in-game editors: maps, encounters, NPCs, items, and logic - all without coding or scripting.
ASCII visuals are included by default, and tileset creators can import their own art if they prefer a graphical style.
This isn’t a fixed campaign you finish once. Wellspring is a creation-focused game, where the real content comes from you and the community.
What You Can Do
Join games for free as a player
Install the Free Client, connect to a GM’s session, and explore their worlds in ASCII or tileset mode.
Play modules solo
If you own the Player DLC or GM Toolset, you can run compatible Workshop modules alone at your own pace.
Build and host adventures as a GM
With the GM Toolset, you can create maps, races, classes, items, encounters, events, and full campaigns - all through in-game editors.
Share and play modules through Steam Workshop
Publish your creations or download adventures built by others.
A Platform for Modules, Not a Fixed Campaign
Wellspring includes a small built-in tutorial world to teach the basics, but everything beyond that is community-driven. Modules can be:
one-shots
large persistent worlds
linear campaigns
experimental regions or dungeons
hub-based adventures
GMs build them entirely in-game using:
ASCII and tileset map editors
tools for NPCs, monsters, items, encounters, events, races, and classes
data-driven RPG systems you can adjust without writing scripts
ASCII & Tileset Modes
Each module can provide one or both visual styles:
ASCII Mode - clean, fast, nostalgic
Tileset Mode - grid-based sprite visuals
If a module supports both, players can switch at any time.
Creators who don’t want to draw art can rely on the built-in ASCII set and focus on world logic and design.
Playing as a GM or as a Player
As a GM (GM Toolset DLC)
You can:
build adventures for groups or solo players
define classes, races, items, events, and formulas
host online sessions for up to 16 players
publish modules to Workshop
As a Player (Player DLC)
You can:
always join GM-hosted games for free using the Free Client
explore compatible Workshop modules solo with the Player DLC or GM Toolset
Editions & DLC – Quick Overview
Free Client
Join any GM-hosted game and play the built-in tutorial.
Player DLC
Download and run compatible Workshop modules solo.
GM Toolset DLC
Full creation and hosting tools, plus solo play and Workshop publishing.
Key Features
Online creation inspired by classic OLC tools
In-game editors for maps, classes, races, NPCs, items, and more
ASCII or tileset presentation; switch on the fly
GM-hosted online campaigns with persistent worlds
Free client so friends can join instantly
Community modules via Steam Workshop
Data-driven RPG systems you can tune through the GM tools
