D&D General Going on Deployment, Need Help Finding an Offline VTT

[Black-Box]

Hello,

Unfortunately I've been condemned to go on an eight month deployment in a couple weeks and I need help finding a Virtual Table Top that (preferably) has the following features.

• Can import maps from dungeon alchemist
• Uses a token system for players and monsters that can be customized via PNG.
• Fog of War
• Clean and easy to use interface
• Tracks initiative, hitpoints, and status effects

I'm aware that I can use PowerPoint and import the map as a background and superimpose tokens over the top, but it would be preferable to have a VTT that can track some things given half of the party I'll be DM'ing for are new to the game in its entirety.

I also know that it's a longshot that I can find a VTT program I can install and use consistently offline that has the above features, so I can accept some give and take.

Also internet is not an option. Deploying on a small boy. Only boujie ass big decks get that kind of special treatment.

Really appreciate any suggestions and help! Desperately trying to scrape everything I need together before I'm cut off entirely from the outside world.

 

[Art Waring]

Google says Foundry can be used offline if you set up your computer as the server, but I don't have much experience with Foundry.

GIMP is free, and I use it to load maps for fog of war, just create a new layer in all black, and use the erase tool to carve out the party's path through the dungeon. You can also use tokens this way, but it might be a bit too DIY for your taste.

I use a basic text editor for my own custom offline vtt, it took some time to set up but I have been using it for years to run games really fast on the fly with everything at your fingertips, without relying on an app. If you want I can show some visual examples, but they might be too old school for your preferences.

 

[MockingBird]

Join the Air Force we have the best wifi.

 

[J.Quondam]

I haven't used it in a loooong while, but it looks like MapTool is a thing with an active user base. Might have a learning curve, depending upon your technical comfort level for installation, setting up a local server, etc.

MapTool

More than a map Do not be fooled by the name. While it does include powerful tools for the creation of detailed maps, its primary role is a Virtual Table Top, replacing pen, paper, battle mats, and dice.MapTool is a free,…

www.rptools.net

 

[UngainlyTitan]

FantasyGrounds can be used locally and on a local network. It has tools to manage a campaign. It pretty much has everything you ask except for the ease of use. I will admit there is a bit of a learning curve.
This guy has some very good short introductory videos on the topic.

 

[Black-Box]

Join the Air Force we have the best wifi

You know who really has the best wifi?

Civilians.

 

[tetrasodium]

Www.arkenforge.com
Its built for in person & offline play. There's a free 30(?) day trial but I think they are also doing a black Friday sale today

 

[Black-Box]

If I were to manage to setup fantasy grounds on a local server, would I lose access to the data modules I'm using for the campaign? Or can I download those and retain them offline?

FantasyGrounds can be used locally and on a local network. It has tools to manage a campaign. It pretty much has everything you ask except for the ease of use. I will admit there is a bit of a learning curve.
This guy has some very good short introductory videos on the topic.

 

[UngainlyTitan]

If I were to manage to setup fantasy grounds on a local server, would I lose access to the data modules I'm using for the campaign? Or can I download those and retain them offline?

Once the app updates all current mods are downloaded.
Also it needs no special setup.
It costs money upfront. If you are only using it locally to DM then a standard licence will do. The ultimate licence means that the DM only needs a licence and as many clients can connect as needed.
The standard licence allows one unlicensed client to connect which would you allow it for use at a table
As I said, the application can be bought directly from Smiteworks or via Steam with whatever mods you want and all will be installed together.
All your campaign stuff is stored locally. There is no real online component except for the game lobby to allow player clients to easily connect.
However you do not need to use that. Direct connections are possible, either via the internet or via a local LAN connection.
At a table you could connect a client for all the players on a networked machine or run 2 instances on the one machine, one as host, the other as client on two different monitors.
Of course you can run is as DM aid only.

 

[Sacrosanct]

Join the Air Force we have the best wifi.

You know who really has the best wifi?

Civilians.

I don't know, I think the Chair Force might be better...

I remember during my deployment to Bosnia, we were on one side of the flight line with our WWII era GP medium canvas tents, and stinky gasoline pot bellied stoves that we cooked our MREs on. On the other side of the flight line were the Air Force folks, with their brand new nylon tents with heating and A/C ducted into and civilian contracted cooks. That's when I knew I joined the wrong branch lol.