Has any other DMs experimented with incorporating Tabletop Simulator into their groups? I have been using this due to running a group of local/remote players, which allows us the visuals of playing with miniatures/tiles through our story. Much content is available via Steam workshop, allowing the sharing of created media.
I've experimented with a few other game modes with my stories, such as piecing together a ripped map as a jigsaw puzzle, hiding "physical" keys within the maps for true investigation, etc. Are the others who have had good/bad experiences using this tool? I'd like to expand usage concepts and ping ideas off others experienced with map creation or game mode integration.
I tried it with an online group of veteran players (good to have, reduces the error and problems in any new environment). We did not find it particularly good. We gravitated to the better platforms like Roll20 even though they're not the same model of environment. : /
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Has anyone tried using Sword Coast Legends to build encounters and running that with a group? I haven't. Just saw the preview for the game yesterday and was imagining the possibilities.
My group plays solely on Tabletop Simulator and we're having a blast. I set up everything in bags on the table. For example, an NPC who works for the city guard will have his portrait and character sheet in the city guards bag or the player's favorite shop can be found in the shops, inns, and cafe bag. It is a big pain to set up and I would recommend Roll20 if you are fine with a 2D platform. But for me and my friends, throwing a dice and running around in a 3D environment makes all the work worth it.
While I personally use Roll20 (and have used Fantasy Grounds)
I'd suggest looking into d20pro, once they can secure a relationship with WoTC... their platform is a best of breed feature set.
Also Realm Works. its a client side application, and really a good tool for even IRL campaign management. For remote play it doesn't do a VTT battle board well... but its an incredible content based platform.
I do a lot of over skype DnD games with my group, and I use OneNote as my map. I share the notebook with every member of the group, and they can each open it on their tablets, computers, phones, whatever. It update in near real time as well (a small delay, but it works for us). It also has a "show grid" option, so I can use by tablet to draw maps directly into the program as they play.
The group also uses it to take notes and keep me updated on their inventory, spells or whatever else they use, and world information.
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One of my gaming groups made a go with this but ultimately turned back to Roll20. I use Roll20 mostly but sometimes use 3D Virtual Tabletop (particularly for when I want to do more nuanced stuff with a dungeon crawl).
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Fantasy Grounds is a great program for both online and tabletop sessions. Currently I only could run an online session with Fantasy Grounds and it is really useful concerning its fully automated system.
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Tried TTS on Friday with my group. The biggest issue we had was dice freezing up on us, and only one person (the host) was able to see us moving the dice around. Everyone else saw the dice as frozen.
3dvtt.com is great, though5 buck a month for a subscription is a little pricey for what it is.. The free mobile version is actually more user friendly imho. I bought TTS a month ago and am loving it, though no one else has it, so I'm resigned to screenshare it in videochat and do all the movement of pieces myself. Its a little clunky, but the visual effects are worth it I think. Also, it eats bandwidth like its cake. I'd still give it a solid 7/10 though.
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Has any other DMs experimented with incorporating Tabletop Simulator into their groups? I have been using this due to running a group of local/remote players, which allows us the visuals of playing with miniatures/tiles through our story. Much content is available via Steam workshop, allowing the sharing of created media.
I've experimented with a few other game modes with my stories, such as piecing together a ripped map as a jigsaw puzzle, hiding "physical" keys within the maps for true investigation, etc. Are the others who have had good/bad experiences using this tool? I'd like to expand usage concepts and ping ideas off others experienced with map creation or game mode integration.
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I tried it with an online group of veteran players (good to have, reduces the error and problems in any new environment). We did not find it particularly good. We gravitated to the better platforms like Roll20 even though they're not the same model of environment. : /
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Has anyone tried using Sword Coast Legends to build encounters and running that with a group? I haven't. Just saw the preview for the game yesterday and was imagining the possibilities.
My group plays solely on Tabletop Simulator and we're having a blast. I set up everything in bags on the table. For example, an NPC who works for the city guard will have his portrait and character sheet in the city guards bag or the player's favorite shop can be found in the shops, inns, and cafe bag. It is a big pain to set up and I would recommend Roll20 if you are fine with a 2D platform. But for me and my friends, throwing a dice and running around in a 3D environment makes all the work worth it.
I'd go with something purpose designed like Fantasy Grounds or Roll20. I've had great experiences with both of those.
While I personally use Roll20 (and have used Fantasy Grounds)
I'd suggest looking into d20pro, once they can secure a relationship with WoTC... their platform is a best of breed feature set.
Also Realm Works. its a client side application, and really a good tool for even IRL campaign management. For remote play it doesn't do a VTT battle board well... but its an incredible content based platform.
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I do a lot of over skype DnD games with my group, and I use OneNote as my map. I share the notebook with every member of the group, and they can each open it on their tablets, computers, phones, whatever. It update in near real time as well (a small delay, but it works for us). It also has a "show grid" option, so I can use by tablet to draw maps directly into the program as they play.
The group also uses it to take notes and keep me updated on their inventory, spells or whatever else they use, and world information.
Flannel, I must say for about a year I've been a fan of your better than nothing Magical items - simply genius in balance and game additions.
Great to see you on here.
Thank you for your creativity and contributions.
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Aw, shucks, hoss. Thanks. I appreciate that.
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+ A Table of Contents That's Better Than Nothing (hundreds of creative, storied items that are "better than nothing")
+ A Table of Contents To Worry Your Players With (dozens of weird, storied traps to make your players nervous)
We're doing our own book on Kickstarter! It's going to be amazing--300 pages, art, and so much high quality content you'll be drownin' in it... Click here to check it out and sign-up!
One of my gaming groups made a go with this but ultimately turned back to Roll20. I use Roll20 mostly but sometimes use 3D Virtual Tabletop (particularly for when I want to do more nuanced stuff with a dungeon crawl).
Check out free PDFs for my designs (cyberpunk superheroic D&D 5E, eastern fantasy noir steampunk D&D 5E, and post-apocalyptic D&D 5E!) at https://mikemyler.com/ !
Fantasy Grounds is a great program for both online and tabletop sessions. Currently I only could run an online session with Fantasy Grounds and it is really useful concerning its fully automated system.
He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And if you gaze long into an abyss, the abyss also gazes into you.
Tried TTS on Friday with my group. The biggest issue we had was dice freezing up on us, and only one person (the host) was able to see us moving the dice around. Everyone else saw the dice as frozen.
A dwarf with a canoe on his back? What could go wrong?
3dvtt.com is great, though5 buck a month for a subscription is a little pricey for what it is.. The free mobile version is actually more user friendly imho. I bought TTS a month ago and am loving it, though no one else has it, so I'm resigned to screenshare it in videochat and do all the movement of pieces myself. Its a little clunky, but the visual effects are worth it I think. Also, it eats bandwidth like its cake. I'd still give it a solid 7/10 though.