Fantasy Grounds II

[Layander]

I wanted learn about how much interest there is in Virtual Tabletop gaming. I do not get to run in person much so I wondered if I were to play or run on fantasy grounds how much interest would there be for something like that in this community?

 

[talwynor]

Can't say how much interest there is generally, but having used several different vtt's (GRiP, OpenRPG, Klooge, and FGII) I think FGII has the most active community out there. Admittedly a matter of opinion. If you're interested in Living Forgotten Realms, we have a a Yahoo group at RPGA_Group : The Fantasy Grounds Online RPGA Group where you can regularly join games.

 

[Layander]

Ahh thank you I am pulling that up right now, I also want to know about home games if anyone knows about that.

 

[Layander]

One more question I have updated my program over and over but am not getting the 4E rules set is there a way to download it directly?

 

[Hussar]

What do you mean by "home games"? Using a virtual tabletop at home or just straight up, traditional play?

I would also point you in the direction of Map Tools which also has a very large and active community.

 

[Hussar]

One more question I have updated my program over and over but am not getting the 4E rules set is there a way to download it directly?

Ahh, I think you are a bit misinformed.

The VTT's are not tied to a specific ruleset. They are basically a chat program with a graphics display for maps and a die roller tied in. You don't get the D&D ruleset with the virtual tabletop.

 

[Stormonu]

One more question I have updated my program over and over but am not getting the 4E rules set is there a way to download it directly?

The 4E ruleset has to be downloaded deliberately and separately, as I understand it could not be legally created through the GSL by them, but individuals could create a ruleset and share it.

I think 4 ugly monsters has made the ruleset that I use; your best bet is to google what you're looking for; it's not difficult to find.

 

[evildmguy]

I run a weekly game with Masterplan, a total of seven computer, four webcams, TightVNC and instant messaging. So far, it's worked great for over two years now!

If you want details, let me know.

edg

 

[Kzach]

Maptools, for me at least, has the lowest 'buy in' compared to what you get out of it in return.

Fantasy Grounds II is weirdly complex and not in a good way. I still haven't managed to figure out how to build modules with it despite owning it for a couple of years now. In comparison, I run and play in several Maptools games.

Maptools also has a much more active community than FGII. It is also getting improved on all the time and the next version number (current version is 1.3 beta) will see a massive improvement in performance and functionality as it will be javascript scriptable.

For a program that is free, Maptools gives unbeatable value for money. FGII leaves a lot to be desired and quite frankly pulls up behind Maptools even without the price consideration. For a product you have to pay for, FGII just doesn't stack up.

 

[Haffrung Helleyes]

Maptools

I also use Maptools for a weekly game, and highly recommend it.

Ken