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<blockquote data-quote="MNblockhead" data-source="post: 7952670" data-attributes="member: 6796661"><p>I don't find any VTT "easy" and I don't really expect any to be. The easiest for me has been d20pro because it is focused on d20 games it can focus features and UI to be optimized for that game type. The problem with d20pro is that it doesn't have all the official materials available. If you stick to PHB and DMG and MM core, though, it would be great. </p><p></p><p>If I were to run published modules from WotC I would probably go with Fantasy Grounds as I could make full use of all its cool features without having to put up with the drudgery of lots of data entry, map prep, etc. </p><p></p><p>One problem that I have with both d20pro and Fantasy Grounds is it is difficult to get the networking set. I'm currently overseas in country that many servers block, using employer provided Internet. I was able to get Fantasy Grounds Classic working to play in a GaryCon Virtual game the other day, but I had to run a VPN on my smart phone, connect to a 3G network with my Google Fi account, and then pair it to my laptop. It took a while for the initial assets from the DM to load and there was a lag for maps to initially load, but other than that it ran well. But I can't image it would work well for DMing. </p><p></p><p>The nice thing about Roll20 is that you don't have to deal with router settings, port forwarding, etc. On the other hand, it just doesn't handle large maps. Also, managing large numbers of maps is much more cumbersome than FG and d20pro. </p><p></p><p>I've looked at Astral, The Forge, and Map Tools as well. None worked well for my needs or required too much investment of time to learn and configure. </p><p></p><p>At this point I'm down to Fantasy Grounds Unity and d20pro, I would just run a players instance via localhost and screen-share it on Google Meet. That does mean that I have to move all the tokens but I'm fine with that until I can to a better network situation. I'm looking for a tool I can use long term and am having trouble deciding between FGU and d20pro.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MNblockhead, post: 7952670, member: 6796661"] I don't find any VTT "easy" and I don't really expect any to be. The easiest for me has been d20pro because it is focused on d20 games it can focus features and UI to be optimized for that game type. The problem with d20pro is that it doesn't have all the official materials available. If you stick to PHB and DMG and MM core, though, it would be great. If I were to run published modules from WotC I would probably go with Fantasy Grounds as I could make full use of all its cool features without having to put up with the drudgery of lots of data entry, map prep, etc. One problem that I have with both d20pro and Fantasy Grounds is it is difficult to get the networking set. I'm currently overseas in country that many servers block, using employer provided Internet. I was able to get Fantasy Grounds Classic working to play in a GaryCon Virtual game the other day, but I had to run a VPN on my smart phone, connect to a 3G network with my Google Fi account, and then pair it to my laptop. It took a while for the initial assets from the DM to load and there was a lag for maps to initially load, but other than that it ran well. But I can't image it would work well for DMing. The nice thing about Roll20 is that you don't have to deal with router settings, port forwarding, etc. On the other hand, it just doesn't handle large maps. Also, managing large numbers of maps is much more cumbersome than FG and d20pro. I've looked at Astral, The Forge, and Map Tools as well. None worked well for my needs or required too much investment of time to learn and configure. At this point I'm down to Fantasy Grounds Unity and d20pro, I would just run a players instance via localhost and screen-share it on Google Meet. That does mean that I have to move all the tokens but I'm fine with that until I can to a better network situation. I'm looking for a tool I can use long term and am having trouble deciding between FGU and d20pro. [/QUOTE]
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