Virtual Table Top Software

[Senkusha]

Yesterday, I took the plunge and sunk $50 that I didn't really have in to the purchase of The Foundry, a table top simulator for online role play which allows you to host maps, dice rolls, and character sheets. I think there's also a chat function too. The cool things about this software:

• Only the Game Master (Host) needs to purchase the software.
• All the players can access the game via Web Browser.
• Game Mechanics are built in via Player Mods (for example, Shadow Run 5e).
• And I believe everything is truly optional.

So, now I'm not sure what to do with this, as I'm not currently running a game, but it was interesting to peek at all the games that aren't officially supported that I own! Go figure, I collect mostly obscure games anyway! Maybe I should sit down and build some Mods for these games and offer them up. Too bad I couldn't get paid for my time and dedication doing that-- I need more time and freakin' work is getting in the way!!

Anyway, does anybody else use this technology?

[Demonskeith]

Sounds like this would be great for virtual sessions if everyone can't make the game.

[Ravenfreak]

So in a way it's similar to Roll 20 but the GM has full control over everything? That's pretty damn cool! Maybe if we can plan a game night for the forum, and if you get the time perhaps we could utilize it? Or you could integrate it on your forum!

[Demonskeith]

I'd be down for a online session, just know I'm at in person games on Tuesday nights.

[Senkusha]

I'm not sure if it could be integrated into a forum, I'll look at it. There may be some sort of API functionality though. I barely got a peak at it the other day. Too many distractions currently.

I'm only free Thursdays and Fridays. This is why I prefer forum/writing-based role playing. Now, if I can find a DESK job that's CLOSER to home, then this may change for the better.

[Senkusha]

Just a quick update: I've checked the module software database versus all the games that I own, and currently have the following options:

• City of Mist*
• Cortex Prime
• Fate Core
• Fudge RPG
• Hero 6e
• NewEdo
• Systems Without Numbers*

You'll notice I didn't list Dungeon's & Dragons. Although I do own the 3.5e version, I'm really not all that interested to play it.

* Denotes a full range of included games for the mentioned System. For example, City of Mist also will work with Metro: OtherScape and Queerz!. Systems Without Numbers will work with Cities Without Numbers, Stars Without Numbers, and Worlds Without Numbers.

[Ravenfreak]

Yeah the only days I would be free would be Sundays and Mondays, and even then it would depend on the time of day too. I work super early in the morning, though my schedule is changing on September 2nd. Roleplaying on forums definitely is easier when everyone is on a different schedule for sure. Also phpBB doesn't really seem to have API integration unfortunately. Xenforo and other paid forum software does, I've looked into it since I was going to share the forum with this guy over on Reddit who made an app that connects forums with Reddit alternatives like Lemmy. But I'll have to share a different one.

[Senkusha]

Given that our schedules don't seem to be in alignment, I think a forum PbP game is probably the best way to go, as awesome as the VTT software is looking, it's just not really practical for our use here/now.

[1stop]

This is really an excellent choice at some pretty bargain prices, coming in at just $50, you can create browser-based games that allow players to connect right out of the browser, which is indeed an awesome feature.

[Senkusha]

It looks like it has a Journalism capability too, which would make it a good choice for Solo role playing as well.