D&D Mapping/Character Software Help

[Kirowan]

Hi all,

I'm looking to get back into D&D after an extended absence. I like the tactical combat rules, but I don't want to use minis/counters and battlemaps because I just don't want to deal with markers and getting counters ready. I have a laptop to use when I game and an LCD monitor I can use. I have the digital counter collections from Fiery Dragon. I was thinking of simply using the counters on digital battlemaps.

Is there any software that would be good for this sort of thing? I'd like to be able to reveal maps as we play and insert scan maps from printed modules?

Also, I'm looking for a good software for character generation. Any suggestions?

Thanks,

Nick

 

[Hussar]

Check out www.openrpg.com or Fantasy Grounds. Either will work well.

 

[havoclad]

Try MapTool from RPTools

We've been using it for a while along with DMGenie

 

[Kirowan]

Both Maptool and DM Genie seem excellent. Too bad I can't run them side by side without two laptops (I wouldn't want the PCs seeing my DM Genie notes).

Nick

 

[havoclad]

Both Maptool and DM Genie seem excellent. Too bad I can't run them side by side without two laptops (I wouldn't want the PCs seeing my DM Genie notes).

Nick

I hear that!

What I'd really like is to run two monitors, with one being a 42" LCD or plasma for everyone to watch MapTool, and then use my laptops regular screen for DMGenie.

Now I only have to convince the guy who's house we game at to get the large LCD monitor

 

[Kirowan]

Maybe I can convince my wife to let me use her laptop.

Hmm...the table might be crowded then.