two words: WAR ROOM
that "ultimate" gaming table lacks the needs of what I want
geomorphic playing surface with 10 inch elevation deviation (+5/-5) from table top
top down projector linked to DM station
player micro terminals with itsy keyboards and micro 400x300 pixel screen for messages.
spycams on each sheet/dice for the DM.
Cintiq (or similar) screen for direct drawing to map, replicated to the table.
spine-locked phone book style storage of the three core books, gurps 4th ed characters and other books needed.
a small water spout to each player so a cup is always available in moments of need, filtered and chilled slightly below room temp but nothing teeth numbing.
a computer set up for the DM, for the messages, module and the like. Access to the internet, LCD screen only, low profile keyboard, etc.
now, thats with a budget... no limit well lets ignore the geomorphics, and such. This is call for holographic imaging, and letting players sculpt .god files and the like for their "mini"
A super computer multiple terminal layout with a graphic AI for recognising dice rolls by the players to show a exclusive feeds if they pass spot checks etc of what they know and see and the like. Dual screen 12" LCD for players and a compact 101 keyboard similar to a laptop.
Native GODlike interface for the DM with manipu-gloves for the table scenery
mini joystick for the players with a grid top down simplified version of the map, for combat.
inside a tavern scene full with music from the same place in the hologram, annoying the player sitting closest to the bard!
awwwww, just screw this and make a Matrix symbiosis system... Holodeck and suddenly appearing old little man in a red cloack... I have an unlimited budget!
I'll hire derelicts on the street to dress up and be killed by players... and we can do it in international waters on my recently acquired yacht! its not illegal
I can buy an island and raise bears on it and land a plane of people there and they can play the game, all fitted out! its not just roleplaying now! budget budget budget I wish I had a budget.
