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<blockquote data-quote="Andramelech" data-source="post: 5329890" data-attributes="member: 94747">It seems like I'm discovering these combat tracker programs all at once and getting overwhelmed. VCC looked really cool but gave me grief when trying to import some monsters. I like DnD4e Combat Manager, so far. Anyone try all of them yet? My main software helper is maptool. They have frameworks like rumbles that supposedly take care of everything, but It takes forever to set up. I don't mind a little bit of prep time, but adding monsters and refining powers to work seems like too much work. Have you guys tried it? Is it worth it?I use dorponds face to face framework, and might not even need that anymore with DnD4eCM. I have a big HDTV and PC that takes the place of a battlemap, and I control the maptool server with my laptop, which doubles as a DM screen. I want all the benefits of using a PC without killing the spirit of the game. My players think maptool's the greatest thing since sliced bread, but we still want to use dice and anything else we can do to preserve the regular d&amp;d feel.I've also been experimenting with RPGdeck for music.What kind of setups do you guys use. I already know I'm sticking with maptool so I don't need advice on rpg tabletop and all that. I gave a quick look at master plan, and it looked cool, but it seemed more a tool to help you write adventures than something to speed up combat.Anyone want to share their winning combination? What works?</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Andramelech, post: 5329890, member: 94747"] It seems like I'm discovering these combat tracker programs all at once and getting overwhelmed. VCC looked really cool but gave me grief when trying to import some monsters. I like DnD4e Combat Manager, so far. Anyone try all of them yet? My main software helper is maptool. They have frameworks like rumbles that supposedly take care of everything, but It takes forever to set up. I don't mind a little bit of prep time, but adding monsters and refining powers to work seems like too much work. Have you guys tried it? Is it worth it? I use dorponds face to face framework, and might not even need that anymore with DnD4eCM. I have a big HDTV and PC that takes the place of a battlemap, and I control the maptool server with my laptop, which doubles as a DM screen. I want all the benefits of using a PC without killing the spirit of the game. My players think maptool's the greatest thing since sliced bread, but we still want to use dice and anything else we can do to preserve the regular d&d feel. I've also been experimenting with RPGdeck for music. What kind of setups do you guys use. I already know I'm sticking with maptool so I don't need advice on rpg tabletop and all that. I gave a quick look at master plan, and it looked cool, but it seemed more a tool to help you write adventures than something to speed up combat. Anyone want to share their winning combination? What works? [/QUOTE]

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