I've been playing since the basic edition came in colorful boxes and Gary Guygax's name still appeared on the advanced books. I'm used to having minis, dice, and themed food when I DM. My players and I haven't been able to play since last summer due to the pandemic so, I'm checking out D&D beyond to see if it's workable. The question I have is what do the adventures look like on screen? I started building one to try to see but I'm still not sure I like the format. Is there anyone willing to let me take a peek at a homebrew campaign so I can check out the formating? Also, if I've posted this in the wrong spot please let me know. I'm computer savvy but don't spend a lot of time interacting online.
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I've been playing D&D since I was 12 so at the writing of this, 35 years. I currently play with a group of fellow teachers who like to play during our breaks however, the pandemic put a kink in our gaming plans. So, now I'm exploring using D&D Beyond to bridge the gap. I'll miss using all my minis and having Hobbit style feasts while we play but until we come out on the other side of this pandemic this will have to do.
Well, i can't let you peek at my games because of bandwidth. I can tell you it is generally a lower experience compared to face-to-face around a table. You've got to leverage all the advantages of online. I advise you to do only voice, not face. Me, i placed all player aids and magic items on the cloud (onedrive) and i distribute links. I used Discord but discovered it interfered with my bandwidth too much, so now i use Google Hangouts and it works fine.
what website/app are you using to create your campaign? I have a few screenshots from my campaigns I can send you. Or you are more than welcome to join some of my Roll20 games and checkout the maps with me. I can talk and walk you through it for a few minutes if you'd like.
Imagine just a board on your screen. The rule of 5x5 grid is still the approved map.
The background can be set to any image/landscape you choose (Scale to size). Tokens will represent your players/npcs/enemies/ect.
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Discord = Dionysus#6565
Roll20 = junkthief300@gmail.com
Foundry = Send the Link!
Greetings! Thank you for reading my post. I have been DMing/Playing since 2012! I value roleplaying and cooperation above all else in my games. Please send a Raven my way if you're looking for another spellcaster at your table.
Thanks. That's kind of what I was afraid of about the experience being watered down. I think my group will still do okay with it, we're used to using either Google Meet or Zoom for our work meetings and teaching our classes. I use Onedrive a lot as well and can see exactly what you mean about using the links. At this point I'm trying to decide if it makes more sense to house the campaign here or just set it up in a powerpoint. Possibly some sort of hybrid. I like the access to tools on the sight, but powerpoint can give a much more aesthetically pleasing experience.
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I've been playing D&D since I was 12 so at the writing of this, 35 years. I currently play with a group of fellow teachers who like to play during our breaks however, the pandemic put a kink in our gaming plans. So, now I'm exploring using D&D Beyond to bridge the gap. I'll miss using all my minis and having Hobbit style feasts while we play but until we come out on the other side of this pandemic this will have to do.
Right now I'm just using the campaign creator on D&D Beyond. I like the access to tools but it lacks good visual content. I may have used Roll20 once upon a time but I'm not sure it's been many years since I even tried to play online. From what you describe it takes the place of minis. I'll check out Roll20 and Discord to see if I can use them in anyway. I'm half hoping that by the time I get the campaign written we'll have gotten through the pandemic and my group can meet like normal. It's weird I work with them and we're all on campus at the same time but we can't see each other. Thanks.
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I've been playing D&D since I was 12 so at the writing of this, 35 years. I currently play with a group of fellow teachers who like to play during our breaks however, the pandemic put a kink in our gaming plans. So, now I'm exploring using D&D Beyond to bridge the gap. I'll miss using all my minis and having Hobbit style feasts while we play but until we come out on the other side of this pandemic this will have to do.
Here's how I do it. Discord for voice chat, DnDbeyond for character sheets. I use Roll20 only for combat maps. Everything else is verbal. And the most useful piece is using beyond20 extension. So players can click on any stat/spell/item from their DnD beyond sheet and it will automatically roll the dice directly into Roll20.
DnDbeyond sheets - Discord - Roll20 combat
Beyond20 extension.
Works well for me.
Also tons of battle maps online you can download from reddit or wherever.
I've been playing since the basic edition came in colorful boxes and Gary Guygax's name still appeared on the advanced books. I'm used to having minis, dice, and themed food when I DM. My players and I haven't been able to play since last summer due to the pandemic so, I'm checking out D&D beyond to see if it's workable. The question I have is what do the adventures look like on screen? I started building one to try to see but I'm still not sure I like the format. Is there anyone willing to let me take a peek at a homebrew campaign so I can check out the formating? Also, if I've posted this in the wrong spot please let me know. I'm computer savvy but don't spend a lot of time interacting online.
I've been playing D&D since I was 12 so at the writing of this, 35 years. I currently play with a group of fellow teachers who like to play during our breaks however, the pandemic put a kink in our gaming plans. So, now I'm exploring using D&D Beyond to bridge the gap. I'll miss using all my minis and having Hobbit style feasts while we play but until we come out on the other side of this pandemic this will have to do.
Well, i can't let you peek at my games because of bandwidth. I can tell you it is generally a lower experience compared to face-to-face around a table. You've got to leverage all the advantages of online. I advise you to do only voice, not face. Me, i placed all player aids and magic items on the cloud (onedrive) and i distribute links. I used Discord but discovered it interfered with my bandwidth too much, so now i use Google Hangouts and it works fine.
Hi Greenman,
what website/app are you using to create your campaign? I have a few screenshots from my campaigns I can send you. Or you are more than welcome to join some of my Roll20 games and checkout the maps with me. I can talk and walk you through it for a few minutes if you'd like.
Imagine just a board on your screen. The rule of 5x5 grid is still the approved map.
The background can be set to any image/landscape you choose (Scale to size). Tokens will represent your players/npcs/enemies/ect.
Discord = Dionysus#6565
Roll20 = junkthief300@gmail.com
Foundry = Send the Link!
Greetings! Thank you for reading my post. I have been DMing/Playing since 2012! I value roleplaying and cooperation above all else in my games. Please send a Raven my way if you're looking for another spellcaster at your table.
Thanks. That's kind of what I was afraid of about the experience being watered down. I think my group will still do okay with it, we're used to using either Google Meet or Zoom for our work meetings and teaching our classes. I use Onedrive a lot as well and can see exactly what you mean about using the links. At this point I'm trying to decide if it makes more sense to house the campaign here or just set it up in a powerpoint. Possibly some sort of hybrid. I like the access to tools on the sight, but powerpoint can give a much more aesthetically pleasing experience.
I've been playing D&D since I was 12 so at the writing of this, 35 years. I currently play with a group of fellow teachers who like to play during our breaks however, the pandemic put a kink in our gaming plans. So, now I'm exploring using D&D Beyond to bridge the gap. I'll miss using all my minis and having Hobbit style feasts while we play but until we come out on the other side of this pandemic this will have to do.
Hi Dionysus,
Right now I'm just using the campaign creator on D&D Beyond. I like the access to tools but it lacks good visual content. I may have used Roll20 once upon a time but I'm not sure it's been many years since I even tried to play online. From what you describe it takes the place of minis. I'll check out Roll20 and Discord to see if I can use them in anyway. I'm half hoping that by the time I get the campaign written we'll have gotten through the pandemic and my group can meet like normal. It's weird I work with them and we're all on campus at the same time but we can't see each other. Thanks.
I've been playing D&D since I was 12 so at the writing of this, 35 years. I currently play with a group of fellow teachers who like to play during our breaks however, the pandemic put a kink in our gaming plans. So, now I'm exploring using D&D Beyond to bridge the gap. I'll miss using all my minis and having Hobbit style feasts while we play but until we come out on the other side of this pandemic this will have to do.
I use roll20 to make maps for my players. I didn’t subscribe so I only use free things, but it’s pretty decent.
Here's how I do it. Discord for voice chat, DnDbeyond for character sheets. I use Roll20 only for combat maps. Everything else is verbal. And the most useful piece is using beyond20 extension. So players can click on any stat/spell/item from their DnD beyond sheet and it will automatically roll the dice directly into Roll20.
DnDbeyond sheets - Discord - Roll20 combat
Beyond20 extension.
Works well for me.
Also tons of battle maps online you can download from reddit or wherever.