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Roll20.net does all of this.
I use roll20 for maps, tokens, and dice. For historic reasons my group uses google hangouts for chat. This has worked very well for us.
If you are running an AP or module that you own on pdf you can import map images and hide the portions the party has not yet seen.
I recommend Roll20 as well. However, my group had issues with the voice function. It was very unreliable so we used Discord in tandem with Roll20.
I recommend Roll20 as well. However, my group had issues with the voice function. It was very unreliable so we used Discord in tandem with Roll20.
Ditto.
Does anybody have some macros handy? Can't seem to grasp how to make them.
I'd like to see some practical macro exemples too.
If you're using Roll20, you can make an attack in the character sheet. It's good since it can add crit damage automatically. Otherwise, go to the Collection tab and click 'Add' next to Macro. Then you just type in what you want it to do. For example, if you want to roll three d6's, just type /r 3d6.
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Does anybody have some macros handy? Can't seem to grasp how to make them.
to make macros you can ether use a sheet (the far most tab let you add macros for said sheet. need the gm to hand you a sheet though) or use the overall macro bar which is the 2nd from the right in the tabs where the chat is.(the right most is the setting tab)
one of the most impotent macros i use is the one that not only roll for initiative but also place your token and rolled initiative on the initiative list.
be sure to have the token selected before using the macro. otherwise while it will roll for the initiative it will not place you in the initiative order table: (use what is between the ' marks)
'[[1d20+X.0X&{tracker}]]'
X is your initiative bonus, so for say +3 initiative bonus the macro would look like '[[1d20+3.03&{tracker}]]'.
im using 'X.0X' so if your total roll is the same as some1 else when the gm set the list to show by order those with greater initiative bonus who act before will be higher on the list and get to act sooner.(say two one with +2 the other with +3 roll and get 15 total - 13+2,12+3 their totals would be 15.03 and then 15.02 so the +3 would act sooner)
btw for rolling i like to use '[[XdY+Z]]' rather then '/r XdY+Z' as it takes less room in the chat line and so it makes the wall of text less severe to read.
i know, and in roll20 if you fill up your character sheet corectly you also have an initative macro built in. but some just don't like to use the given sheet and it's macro9or fill it up) it's much faster just doing the macros. he asked for macros at roll20 and i gave him what he asked for.
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I highly recomend to anyone and EVERYONE here to check out Role Gate, it is a newer Play by Post/Chat webpage that's free, it works on mobile, easily integrates character sheets, custom dice, different modes of chat for IC and OOC, tones, all sorts of stuff.
I wish I had a proper review I could post up here but truth be told, I do not have the ability to reliably schedule playtime, and that stops me from playing other VTTs, besides most games involve voice chat and I prefer not to need/desire that unless I'm playing in person. I have a busy environment, work from home, and have a kid in the house so I looked into Play by Posts, but the.... the forums here, and elsewhere just prove too steep a learning curve and provide no UI help or easy mobile use.
Since I discovered Role Gate I've been able to participate in 3 games as a player and host a game of my own as GM. This is all within just the last two months and I'm playing more easily and often these days than ever.
Has anyone experience with Tabletop Simulator?
The two most popular, seem to be either Roll20 and Fantasy Grounds.
I've looked into both, and suggest you do the same.
My group currently uses Roll 20, and it's worked fine for us overall. But I also like a lot of what I see in Fantasy Grounds, and want to use that eventually.
It seems to me, Roll20 is pretty accessible and quick to learn. Some complain about connectivity though (about 1 in 5 of our sessions are plagued with repeated drop-outs). But it has a few feature F-G doesn't, like the dynamic lighting.
However, F-G plans to incorporate those features pretty soon.
Fantasy Grounds seem much more detailed, and in-depth. The learning curve is higher, but it has some pretty amazing features, with a lot of expansion plans.
Roll20 has a chat feature currently, but again, the sometimes spotty connectivity screws that up. For either system, you might be better off using G hangouts, or some other means for communication.
They also have different pricing, both for service/subscription options, and for add-ones (like game system rules sets, tokens, etc). Check out both to learn the differences.
I think either of these would be a fine choice. Just look into both thoroughly to figure out which will suit your needs now, and in the future.
There are some long-time users on YouTube, most using both, that have done some useful comparison videos. And tutorials, once you've decided on one.
Here are links to most of the virtual tabletop programs available, in case anyone finds the information useful.
Has anyone experience with Tabletop Simulator?
Tabletop Simulator isn't something I'd use unless there were no other alternatives for the game I'm trying to play, really. It has the "Simulator" moniker for a reason, the physics engine ensures that disaster will strike with some frequency.
Has anyone experience with Tabletop Simulator?Tabletop Simulator isn't something I'd use unless there were no other alternatives for the game I'm trying to play, really. It has the "Simulator" moniker for a reason, the physics engine ensures that disaster will strike with some frequency.
Yeah, it seems a little too good to be true.
As a player, I like Roll20 better. Fantasy Grounds has some nice automation that can make combats go faster, but all of that automation is also rather prone to errors, negating most of the time savings it offers.