Guide - The Infinite Plane

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Lite: small groups Pro: voice and sync music Ultimate: large groups and whiteboard AI-GM: AI-driven sessions
Overview
What the platform is, terms, editions, and quick selection guidance
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What The Infinite Plane Is

The Infinite Plane is a collaborative workspace for tabletop roleplaying games. A Session Master runs the room and moderates features and users.

Platform Terminology

  • Session Master, Game Master, and Dungeon Master all refer to the room admin role.
  • Players join the same room to chat, share files, roll dice, and collaborate.

Available Editions

Lite
Max 3 users

Streamlined collaboration and local media players.

Pro
Max 5 users

Adds voice chat and synchronized music.

Ultimate
Max 8 users

Full feature set with collaborative whiteboard.

AI-GM
Max 5 users

AI-powered story flow and buffer feed workflow.

Alert for Session Masters

  • Change the default administrator password after deployment.
  • Run one short test session to validate voice, uploads, and dice posts before a campaign session.

Edition Comparison Snapshot

  • All editions include group chat, personal buffer, file transfer up to 200 MB, and a dice roller.
  • Lite focuses on lightweight sessions and non-synced media.
  • Pro adds WebRTC voice and synchronized music controls.
  • Ultimate adds a collaborative whiteboard and supports larger tables.
  • AI-GM enables AI-led sessions and specialized AI workflow tools.
Getting Started
Requirements, accounts, first room setup, first five minutes
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System Requirements

  • Modern browser with JavaScript enabled.
  • Stable internet connection.
  • Cookies and LocalStorage enabled.

Pro and Ultimate require a microphone and WebRTC support.

Account Basics

  1. Open your platform URL.
  2. Create a user account using the New User workflow on the login screen.
  3. Join a room using the room name set by the Session Master.

Protips for Players

  • Test your mic and headphones before the session starts.
  • Keep your character sheet open in a second tab or window.
  • Download shared files promptly so you have them offline.

Protips for Session Masters

  • Upload maps and music before players arrive.
  • Assign a short session goal for the first 10 minutes, then start play.
  • Export key logs often during long sessions.
Core Features
Chat, buffer, dice, file transfer, and user management
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Personal Text Buffer

  • Private workspace for drafting plans, scenes, and notes.
  • Auto-save pattern based on pauses in typing.
  • Supports image attach via drag and drop and paste in supported rooms.

Group Chat

  • Real-time messaging across connected users.
  • Timestamps and user identification.
  • System messages for broadcasts and dice results.

Dice Roller

Use toolbar dice buttons. Results post to chat so everyone shares a consistent roll record.

  • Standard set includes d3, d4, d6, d8, d10, d12, d20, d100, and d1000.
  • Run clear house rules: when to roll, who calls the roll, and what counts as advantage.

File Transfer

  • Send files and text to specific users.
  • Max file size: 200 MB.
  • Image previews where supported.

User Management

  • Session Master uses Admin Controls to view and edit users.
  • Admin rights toggles enable moderation tools.
  • Moderation includes kick, ban user, and ban IP options in supported plans.

Alert

  • Do not share admin credentials in chat. Create separate admin accounts for co-GMs.
  • Remove dormant accounts after a campaign ends.
Editions
Lite, Pro, Ultimate, AI-GM. What you get and what you do not
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Lite Edition Features

Designed for streamlined collaboration without voice chat or synchronized audio.

Local Media Players

  • Embedded internet radio with independent volume control per user.
  • Embedded Spotify player for personal listening.
  • Media does not sync between users.

Not Included In Lite

  • WebRTC voice chat
  • Synchronized music
  • Session timer
  • Whiteboard

Pro Edition

  • Adds WebRTC voice chat.
  • Adds synchronized music controls managed by the Session Master.
  • Targets standard groups up to five users.

Ultimate Edition

  • Supports larger tables up to eight users.
  • Adds collaborative whiteboard for tactical play and shared diagrams.
  • Commonly used for long campaigns with maps, handouts, and heavier collaboration.

AI-GM Edition

  • AI-powered story flow for AI-led sessions or co-narration.
  • Uses a buffer feed workflow so players can push context and prompts into a shared stream.
  • Targets five users for stable pacing and fast turn cycles.

Scenario Examples

  • Lite: one-shot dungeon crawl with quick rulings and short notes.
  • Pro: weekly campaign with voice, synced ambience, and file handouts.
  • Ultimate: tactical sci-fi boarding action using the whiteboard as the deck map.
  • AI-GM: story-first session where the AI posts scene frames and the group responds in turns.
Systems
Character sheets, GM tools, and keyboard shortcuts
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Character Sheets

  • Players open the character sheet from the Session Master toolbar in supported rooms.
  • Use the sheet to store name, class, background, vitals, skills, inventory, notes, and avatar.

GM Tools

  • Broadcast messages to all users for announcements and scene prompts.
  • Upload and control music in Pro and Ultimate rooms.
  • Use admin controls to manage users and moderate sessions.

Keyboard Shortcuts

  • Ctrl + F for in-page search in most browsers. Use the search box on this page for cross-section highlighting.
  • Ctrl + P to print the current page view.

Alert

  • When you share a character sheet link, confirm user permissions in your plan to avoid access errors.
Reference
Troubleshooting, best practices, and common errors
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Troubleshooting Pattern

  1. Confirm your room and username match what the Session Master expects.
  2. Refresh once, then clear cache if the issue persists.
  3. Test voice permissions in browser settings for Pro and Ultimate.
  4. Try a second browser to isolate extension conflicts.

Best Practices For Players

  1. Test voice and mic before the session.
  2. Keep your character sheet ready.
  3. Clear browser cache if issues appear.
  4. Use wired internet when possible.
  5. Mute when not speaking.
  6. Download important files promptly.

Best Practices For Session Masters

  1. Generate a new session ID for each campaign.
  2. Upload maps and music beforehand.
  3. Test core features before players arrive.
  4. Export chat logs frequently.
  5. Monitor user activity and prune old accounts.
  6. Back up important files.
  7. Use admin clear between campaigns when needed.

Security Best Practices

  • Change default admin credentials immediately after deployment.
  • Use strong, unique passwords for every admin.
  • Audit the user list periodically.

Common Error Meanings

  • FORBIDDEN: insufficient permissions. Check admin rights.
  • BANNED: account or IP banned. Contact the Session Master.
  • AUTH FAILED: wrong credentials. Reset password.
Glossary
Quick definitions so players stay aligned
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Key Terms

  • Session Master: the room admin who moderates and configures the session.
  • Room: the shared session workspace your group joins.
  • Buffer: your private drafting space for notes and prepared text.
  • Broadcast: a message pushed to all users by the Session Master.
  • Whiteboard: a shared drawing space used for maps and diagrams in Ultimate.

Protip

  • Define a turn system for chat when you run AI-GM sessions. Your pacing improves when everyone knows when to post.