Maptools uses TCP/IP to connect over the net, in a LAN, or on the same computer. I was using my LAN IP address of 192.168.x.x. Which meant I had to at least be connected to a router for it to work. At the FLGS loosing internet meant being disconnected from the router loosing the LAN connection...
I recently made a box for an LCD TV to display maps for my home games. I have been using two instances of MapTools on my computer. One as a server to DM on my laptop. The other as a client displayed on the TV from the same laptop. At home because I am connected to the internet I have no issues...
I was DMing a Season 8 Adventure League adventure DDAL08-10 The Skull Square Murders. In it there is a pretty non-combative mind flayer who has several trophy or show intellect devourers.
One of the players is a murder hobo and forced a fight to which another character had its brain replaced by...
I play frequently in Adventures League as such DM's frequently change/rotate. When playing my Paladin I will make a melee attack with a smite. If what I am attacking has a resistance to physical or magical attacks some DM's will separate my attacks into a physical and magical. Some will consider...