Jarulf Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 There's quite a few tools around now for playing rpgs on-line, with integrated chat, maps, dice-rollers and so on. Does anyone have any experience with these? I played in an IRC game some years back (HW/HQ set in Prax and Pavis) which was fun, but haven't tried any of the newer tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Twig Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 I tried a couple and so far I prefer Game Table. http://gametable.galactanet.com/ It is simple and easy. If they start adding too many bells and whistles it just makes it harder to use. Quote The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, but wiser people so full of doubts. Bertrand Russell (1872 - 1970) 30/420 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarulf Posted October 2, 2007 Author Share Posted October 2, 2007 Looks interesting, and not Windows only which is good for me. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magistus Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 I have played using OpenRPG with several RPG rules for different games. http://www.openrpg.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarulf Posted October 3, 2007 Author Share Posted October 3, 2007 I actually have OpenRPG installed, which was a bit of a chore, but haven't tried it properly. It looks a bit clunky to me. But again, being available on Linux is a definite plus for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drohem Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 My group uses ScreenMonkey and it works well. It has a good mapping fuction, and you can import your own maps. The dice roller can be embedded in the chat. http://www.nbos.com/ Only the GM has to purchase it for one-time fee of $30. The players can use it at no cost. Also, the GM can assign a co-GM or transfer GM privillages to another player. Quote BRP Ze 32/420 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emryys Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 I might have a little insight... Best thing to do is check the VGT comparison chart, think of the features you want (are you more map or chat oriented) as each has there specialties and take'em for a test drive... VGT Comparison Chart Quote Play BRP oline at... iCON - VGT Virtual Gaming Table Convention - March 08 ...it's free! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarulf Posted October 27, 2007 Author Share Posted October 27, 2007 Excellent list, thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emryys Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 I'm still trying to think of which one will work best for BRP... GRiP has the best preprogrammed chat/macros... and spiffy interactive character sheets too... For free Maptool, screenmonkey-lite and the already mentioned Gametable Quote Play BRP oline at... iCON - VGT Virtual Gaming Table Convention - March 08 ...it's free! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarulf Posted October 27, 2007 Author Share Posted October 27, 2007 I'm still trying to think of which one will work best for BRP... GRiP has the best preprogrammed chat/macros... and spiffy interactive character sheets too... Sounds great, but as it's Windows only not for me. This thread is mostly about satisfying my curiosity though, as I'd have to find a group to play with first before deciding on what software to use. So, for those of you who actually have played with a VGT (or IRC/chat etc) what are your experiences? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enpeze Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 well sadly the most progs in this direction are windose-only. I am mac fan and I hate to boot the "other side" of my mac up just in order to use the windose progs. I think I will use parallels again for this in the future. At least I dont have to reboot my beloved OSX the whole time with this tool. What a shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emryys Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 Maptool, Battle Grounds and Gametable run on Macs... and screen monkey players can play on a Mac (browser only for player) Quote Play BRP oline at... iCON - VGT Virtual Gaming Table Convention - March 08 ...it's free! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enpeze Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 Maptool, Battle Grounds and Gametable run on Macs... and screen monkey players can play on a Mac (browser only for player) many thanx for the info. I will try it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magistus Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Just ran across this. iTabletop.Com - Home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaira Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 I've been fiddling with KloogeWerks on and off for a year or so, although I've never actually used it in anger. It's a very cool tool, tons of features, nice look n feel, marred only by the fact that it doesn't have a complete "definition file" to enable you to play BRP out of the box. I've been hacking one up myself which is semi-usable, but it'd be cool to see a fully-featured one hit the shelves. Maybe one of these days, when I have some time... Cheers, Sarah Quote "The Worm Within" - the first novel for The Chronicles of Future Earth, coming 2013 from Chaosium, Inc. Website: http://sarahnewtonwriter.com | Twitter: @SarahJNewton | Facebook: TheChroniclesOfFutureEarth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzgrymnThePale Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 I use Screen Monkey for my game. It is very basic but it gets the job done and only the game master has to download. We also use Skype for audio chat. Which is free to download and very useful if you have a headset and mic. I would be very interested in one that could share music files with the players to pump background music into all of the players headsets. I am a big fan of using mood music and soundtracks for running a game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterb Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Ventrilo seems to be able to do this, see the following thread on their forum: streaming music woth Vista 64 and Vent - Ventrilo Tech Support Quote Peter Brink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzgrymnThePale Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 (edited) Thanks Peter, thanks for the help! Edited June 18, 2009 by AzgrymnThePale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foen Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Hi Folks I'm new on this forum so please forgive any unintended breach of protocol. I am a developer for SmiteWorks (the folks who produce Fantasy Grounds) so I am bound to biased on the subject of virtual table top software, but just wanted to let you know that a professional BRP 'ruleset' is being built to allow different genres and rule options to be played using this VTT. There is some info on a thread over at the Fantasy Grounds (FG) forum, here, but I'd be happy to answer any questions on the subject. As already mentioned, FG is a native Windows app, although I understand there has been success running it under Wine and Parallels. SmiteWorks have a longer-term aim of producing a native app for the Mac, but that is more of an aspiration than a bankable reality. The FG ruleset for BRP is being developed under licence from Chaosium, and has Charlie and Dustin's support. All the best Foen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RosenMcStern Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Very good news. Maptool is a good product but I had got tired of its D&D-oriented style. I will join the dedicated forum asap. One good feature of Maptool is that it runs on Mac and Linux. I second the request of a Mac version. This, or you help us persuade our Art Director to abandon his Mac after 20+ years. Quote Proud member of the Evil CompetitionTM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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