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Burning Questions: How Can I Add Ambience to D&D Sessions?
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<blockquote data-quote="evildmguy" data-source="post: 7766016" data-attributes="member: 6092"><p>I'm a mix of these ideas. </p><p></p><p>For lighting, I'm older as is my group, and so having it lit so we can read our character sheets is needed. Yes, there are a few screens, and certainly I have them as DM, but I prefer lights. </p><p></p><p>For music, I have just found Arkenforge. It's a good, generic version of Syrinscape. I do recommend Arkenforge for that reason. Nice and generic, easy to find. Sadly, as good as Syrinscape is, it's UI isn't great and can be specific. I also have a group called the Baltimore Consort, which does Medieval music on appropriate instruments. Midnight Syndicate has good generic albums, including a DND one. I do like Robin Hood Prince of Thieves' soundtrack but it does have two with words, including Bryon Adams. </p><p></p><p>I use Realm Works as well. It's not great for quick notes at the table but does help track bigger things. It also has a nice reveal that doesn't give away the size of maps. </p><p></p><p>I picked d20Pro and did that with a remote player I had. It also allows for a bigger map than just the usual tiles or flip maps. </p><p></p><p>I do agree that the music needs to be low, just able to be heard if no one is talking, so it's not a distraction. </p><p></p><p>Great discussion, thanks!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="evildmguy, post: 7766016, member: 6092"] I'm a mix of these ideas. For lighting, I'm older as is my group, and so having it lit so we can read our character sheets is needed. Yes, there are a few screens, and certainly I have them as DM, but I prefer lights. For music, I have just found Arkenforge. It's a good, generic version of Syrinscape. I do recommend Arkenforge for that reason. Nice and generic, easy to find. Sadly, as good as Syrinscape is, it's UI isn't great and can be specific. I also have a group called the Baltimore Consort, which does Medieval music on appropriate instruments. Midnight Syndicate has good generic albums, including a DND one. I do like Robin Hood Prince of Thieves' soundtrack but it does have two with words, including Bryon Adams. I use Realm Works as well. It's not great for quick notes at the table but does help track bigger things. It also has a nice reveal that doesn't give away the size of maps. I picked d20Pro and did that with a remote player I had. It also allows for a bigger map than just the usual tiles or flip maps. I do agree that the music needs to be low, just able to be heard if no one is talking, so it's not a distraction. Great discussion, thanks! [/QUOTE]
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