Battlegrounds: RPG Edition (virtual tabletop software)
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heruca
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Two announcements this time:
ANNOUNCEMENT #1:
Battlegrounds: RPG Edition v1.0.6a is now available.
Here's a summary of what's been added since my last post here:
• Greatly increased the number of units that may be deployed on a map.
• The Chat panel (which was previously embedded in the map window) has now been moved into an independent, resizable Chat Window.
• Maps may now be downloaded from a URL. This is MUCH faster than peer-to-peer map transfers (the GM's upload speed is no longer a bottleneck).
• Audio clips can now be assigned to both figures and objects, and any given unit may have many audio clips assigned to it. This feature is also available to players.
• Unit defaults are now stored in an external preferences file, so you automatically retain your custom unit settings when upgrading from one BRPG version to another.
• The order of figures in the Turn Sequencer is now stored in Encounter files, so that it does not need to be reset between sessions.
• Added a Buzzer button to the chat window, which can be used to get someone's attention if you suspect they have gone AFK during an online game.
• Figures now "slide" (animate) into their new position on connected clients' screens when you release a figure after dragging it to a new location. This animated effect keeps figures from seeming to "teleport" from one location to another each time they are remotely moved with the mouse.
• Numerous bug fixes and enhancements to the user interface.
ANNOUNCEMENT #2:
Battlegrounds is now free for a limited time
Until March 26, Battlegrounds: RPG Edition is free for everyone to try. The free Demo's 45-minute timeout period and other restrictions have been lifted until iCon* is over. Essentially, anyone with the free Demo or a Player Client gets temporarily upgraded to a full GM Client. An internet connection and v1.0.6a of the software is necessary to obtain this temporary upgrade.
I hope a lot of people take advantage of this opportunity to acquaint themselves with the software.
* iCon is a free online game convention taking place March 24-25. One of it's objectives is to familiarize more people with virtual tabletop software. For more information, please visit http://iconvention.org.
ANNOUNCEMENT #1:
Battlegrounds: RPG Edition v1.0.6a is now available.
Here's a summary of what's been added since my last post here:
• Greatly increased the number of units that may be deployed on a map.
• The Chat panel (which was previously embedded in the map window) has now been moved into an independent, resizable Chat Window.
• Maps may now be downloaded from a URL. This is MUCH faster than peer-to-peer map transfers (the GM's upload speed is no longer a bottleneck).
• Audio clips can now be assigned to both figures and objects, and any given unit may have many audio clips assigned to it. This feature is also available to players.
• Unit defaults are now stored in an external preferences file, so you automatically retain your custom unit settings when upgrading from one BRPG version to another.
• The order of figures in the Turn Sequencer is now stored in Encounter files, so that it does not need to be reset between sessions.
• Added a Buzzer button to the chat window, which can be used to get someone's attention if you suspect they have gone AFK during an online game.
• Figures now "slide" (animate) into their new position on connected clients' screens when you release a figure after dragging it to a new location. This animated effect keeps figures from seeming to "teleport" from one location to another each time they are remotely moved with the mouse.
• Numerous bug fixes and enhancements to the user interface.
ANNOUNCEMENT #2:
Battlegrounds is now free for a limited time
Until March 26, Battlegrounds: RPG Edition is free for everyone to try. The free Demo's 45-minute timeout period and other restrictions have been lifted until iCon* is over. Essentially, anyone with the free Demo or a Player Client gets temporarily upgraded to a full GM Client. An internet connection and v1.0.6a of the software is necessary to obtain this temporary upgrade.
I hope a lot of people take advantage of this opportunity to acquaint themselves with the software.
* iCon is a free online game convention taking place March 24-25. One of it's objectives is to familiarize more people with virtual tabletop software. For more information, please visit http://iconvention.org.
heruca
Explorer
The BRPG v1.0.6b beta has just been released.
Read all about it here.
This will hopefully be out of beta shortly and become the next official release.
Reminder: iCon starts today (Saturday). There are still many events you can sign up for. Battlegrounds remains free for anyone to use until March 26.
Read all about it here.
This will hopefully be out of beta shortly and become the next official release.
Reminder: iCon starts today (Saturday). There are still many events you can sign up for. Battlegrounds remains free for anyone to use until March 26.
Looks interesting, are you going to be at GenCon? This would be a great demo to check out.
heruca
Explorer
I would very much like to attend GenCon this year, but I may not be able to for financial reasons. I'd have to sell over 100 copies just to cover the airfare from Argentina, hotel, vendor booth fee, food, computer and projector rental, etc.), and that's not a very realistic/achievable goal.
However, I'd be happy to run a live demo online for anyone that's interested. I'll be posting several demo times and dates on my forums soon, and folks will be able to sign up for whichever time slot is most convenient for them.
I also plan to produce some tutorial screencapture videos that teach new users the program and showcase its features. I have some friends who will be attending GenCon who have offered to give away free demo CD-ROMs for me, so I'll make sure to get those tutorial videos done by then.
However, I'd be happy to run a live demo online for anyone that's interested. I'll be posting several demo times and dates on my forums soon, and folks will be able to sign up for whichever time slot is most convenient for them.
I also plan to produce some tutorial screencapture videos that teach new users the program and showcase its features. I have some friends who will be attending GenCon who have offered to give away free demo CD-ROMs for me, so I'll make sure to get those tutorial videos done by then.
heruca
Explorer
Free adventure module now available for download
The first official adventure module for BRPG has just been released, and it's free (but note that it won't work with the free BRPG Demo unless your GM has a floating license available).
Read about it and download it here:
http://battlegroundsgames.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1208
The first official adventure module for BRPG has just been released, and it's free (but note that it won't work with the free BRPG Demo unless your GM has a floating license available).
Read about it and download it here:
http://battlegroundsgames.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1208
heruca
Explorer
The second adventure module for BRPG has just been released. It, too, is free.
Read about the adventure and download it here:
http://battlegroundsgames.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1223
Read about the adventure and download it here:
http://battlegroundsgames.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1223
heruca
Explorer
The BRPG v1.0.8a beta has just been released. This version adds even more new Fog-of-War-related features, and adds Flash content support, among other things.
Read all about it here .
Coming soon: The two free adventures mentioned in my previous posts will soon be updated to be compatible with v1.0.8a.
Read all about it here .
Coming soon: The two free adventures mentioned in my previous posts will soon be updated to be compatible with v1.0.8a.
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