Hi! As someone who wants to DM a game online, I just want to ask for any recommendations and such. I've already played on Roll20 and currently, I'm playing in a game on Foundry. So I've kind of tried and played using them and I do like them but knowing that there are people that have more experience with playing D&D online I thought I would ask.
So... Well any recommendations and the like would be greatly welcomed and any advice too!
Technology is a wonderful thing, but it has its limitations. It can be hard to follow everything that gets said if people are talking over each other when playing in person, it's a lot worse when you have to hear them through a microphone. Not all microphones are equally good either - make sure yours is, at the very least. Same with speakers, although the mic tends to be more critical. Don't be afraid of interrupting people and asking them to repeat something, and if the group gets a bit boisterous at times it's probably good to let that happen (it's part of the fun and ambiance) but also to wrangle everyone into order a bit after. If you like using background music to set the tone that's ok, but make doubly sure it's not intrusive for your own sake as much as anyone else's, though the players will be able to mute it or at least reduce the volume if you play it through a separate channel (which I'd recommend).
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Want to start playing but don't have anyone to play with? You can try these options: [link].
I run a “table” for a group of family and friends. We started out using DDB for character sheets, ZOOM for video chat, and owlbear.rodeo for a VTT, have kept owlbear but moved to Discord for video & text chat. Both are free, and both are pretty easy to learn. (Owlbear especially).
I’ve played using Roll20, and have found it to be glitchy and a steeper learning curve than owlbear.
Hi! As someone who wants to DM a game online, I just want to ask for any recommendations and such. I've already played on Roll20 and currently, I'm playing in a game on Foundry. So I've kind of tried and played using them and I do like them but knowing that there are people that have more experience with playing D&D online I thought I would ask.
So... Well any recommendations and the like would be greatly welcomed and any advice too!
Technology is a wonderful thing, but it has its limitations. It can be hard to follow everything that gets said if people are talking over each other when playing in person, it's a lot worse when you have to hear them through a microphone. Not all microphones are equally good either - make sure yours is, at the very least. Same with speakers, although the mic tends to be more critical. Don't be afraid of interrupting people and asking them to repeat something, and if the group gets a bit boisterous at times it's probably good to let that happen (it's part of the fun and ambiance) but also to wrangle everyone into order a bit after. If you like using background music to set the tone that's ok, but make doubly sure it's not intrusive for your own sake as much as anyone else's, though the players will be able to mute it or at least reduce the volume if you play it through a separate channel (which I'd recommend).
Want to start playing but don't have anyone to play with? You can try these options: [link].
I run a “table” for a group of family and friends. We started out using DDB for character sheets, ZOOM for video chat, and owlbear.rodeo for a VTT, have kept owlbear but moved to Discord for video & text chat. Both are free, and both are pretty easy to learn. (Owlbear especially).
I’ve played using Roll20, and have found it to be glitchy and a steeper learning curve than owlbear.
Trying to Decide if DDB is for you? A few helpful threads: A Buyer's Guide to DDB; What I/We Bought and Why; How some DMs use DDB; A Newer Thread on Using DDB to Play
Helpful threads on other topics: Homebrew FAQ by IamSposta; Accessing Content by ConalTheGreat;
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Thank you! I'll make sure to check it out!