I took the DDB plunge recently and am really liking what's available. I know that the campaign section is pretty bare-bones at the moment, with more additions coming later, so I wanted to share my campaign features wishlist. At the moment, our group plays on Fantasy Grounds and I am using World Anvil to keep everything organized. Users of either will probably see features they recognize from those platforms.
Encounters
As a DM, I want to be able to share images/battlemaps with my players
As a DM, I want to link encounters with specific maps
As a DM/Player, I want to create a token on said maps that references/links to my character
As a DM/Player, I want to be able to move this token around the map, either on a grid or not
As a DM, I want to be able to build and save combat encounters using material that I have unlocked
As a DM, I want to be able to track combat/initiative in some kind of tracker
Campaign Management
As a DM, I want to be able to set restrictions on which type of content/material PC’s can use in my campaign. Maybe set toggles similar to the character builder (allow HB, allow playtest material etc)
As a DM, I want a way to easily distribute loot, be it gold, items, or experience
As a DM, I want a way to organize encounters
An “encounter” can contain “combat encounters”, items, dialog, pictures, ddb links, plain text, dm only text etc
As a DM/Player, I want to be able to chat in real time with the rest of the campaign
As a DM/Player, I want to be able to whisper to individuals
As a DM, I want to be able to chat using other languages (one my my favorite features in FG)
As a DM/Player, I want to be able to access this chat on desktop and mobile versions of DDM.
As a DM, I should be able to see changes made to characters in my campaign, especially if players are allowed to make changes themselves
As a DM, I should be able to access this log anytime from my campaign
I wasn't sure if feedback for the campaign section was being collected anywhere. Feel free to move as necessary.
Currently in development is an enounter builder; I don’t know how directly that will be tied into the campaign feature here, but I would guess there would at the very least be the option to save encounters within campaigns.
I know there are plans to add a DM screen at some point in the future, that would include player stats the DM wants to be able so have at a glance, and potentially other information.
Quite some time ago they solicited feedback about what users wanted for campaign management tools. The reality is that the definition of “campaign management” differs greatly from one person to another. That thread is somewhere in these forums, but it looks to be no longer pinned to the top. I have found DDB to be very responsive to user input and interest, so I am confident that your suggestions in your first post are appreciated.
In terms of VTT, as noted above, they have been clear that they have no current plans to include such features. I have noticed, however, that Adam’s responses to those questions have changed over time from “We have no intention of doing VTT” to “We have no current plans to do VTT.” Some who would like to see VTT here have read that as encouraging in the long term. I am certain from other things that Adam has said, however, that they have a passel of other features they want to develop and provide, and I can’t see them adding VTT to their plans until they have developed all (or at least most) of the features they already have on their long-term road map.
Do any of you know if it's possible to add an existing character to a campaign? I made a character for a friend and cannot for the life of me figure out how to add it to my campaign.
Do any of you know if it's possible to add an existing character to a campaign? I made a character for a friend and cannot for the life of me figure out how to add it to my campaign.
Yes - use the link to join the campaign that any player would use, then select to join with existing character, rather than create a new character.
I took the DDB plunge recently and am really liking what's available. I know that the campaign section is pretty bare-bones at the moment, with more additions coming later, so I wanted to share my campaign features wishlist. At the moment, our group plays on Fantasy Grounds and I am using World Anvil to keep everything organized. Users of either will probably see features they recognize from those platforms.
Encounters
Campaign Management
I wasn't sure if feedback for the campaign section was being collected anywhere. Feel free to move as necessary.
Curse has said they are not putting a virtual tabletop on DDB, so you can forget those map related ones.
I second most of those campaign management options though.
So it's mostly for player and GM reference?
What are the plans for campaigns in DDB? At the moment, I'm only using it to share my unlocked content.
Currently in development is an enounter builder; I don’t know how directly that will be tied into the campaign feature here, but I would guess there would at the very least be the option to save encounters within campaigns.
I know there are plans to add a DM screen at some point in the future, that would include player stats the DM wants to be able so have at a glance, and potentially other information.
Quite some time ago they solicited feedback about what users wanted for campaign management tools. The reality is that the definition of “campaign management” differs greatly from one person to another. That thread is somewhere in these forums, but it looks to be no longer pinned to the top. I have found DDB to be very responsive to user input and interest, so I am confident that your suggestions in your first post are appreciated.
In terms of VTT, as noted above, they have been clear that they have no current plans to include such features. I have noticed, however, that Adam’s responses to those questions have changed over time from “We have no intention of doing VTT” to “We have no current plans to do VTT.” Some who would like to see VTT here have read that as encouraging in the long term. I am certain from other things that Adam has said, however, that they have a passel of other features they want to develop and provide, and I can’t see them adding VTT to their plans until they have developed all (or at least most) of the features they already have on their long-term road map.
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I would want a screen for DMs that lists hit points, passive skill checks, current conditions (poisoned/blinded etc.)
At the moment, it's only useful to share unlocked content and monitor individual players' screens. more campaign-wide screens are required.
Do any of you know if it's possible to add an existing character to a campaign? I made a character for a friend and cannot for the life of me figure out how to add it to my campaign.
Yes - use the link to join the campaign that any player would use, then select to join with existing character, rather than create a new character.
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Thanks Stormknight! I would never have thought of that.
As far as recommendations, I believe it would be worth adding virtual tabletop capability to the campaign feature
The digital 'DM screen' is something I'm very keen to see implemented. One browser window to rule them all!
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