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<blockquote data-quote="MNblockhead" data-source="post: 7946726" data-attributes="member: 6796661"><p>Because of work I no find myself overseas but have been able to keep my campaign going through on-line play. I don't have great internet and I'm not sure all my players want to install software and learn new technology, so that colors my preferences.</p><p></p><p>I've been using RealmWorks for years for building campaign worlds and running face-to-face games. So what I've been doing is running my games with Google Hangouts, sharing the player view window to show maps. Basically it is just to show maps, progressively revealing them as the party explores. It is not a VTT. But RealmWorks development has stopped and it was getting to be too much work to enter everything in RW. Also, I'd like to use tokens for more tactical battle situations. </p><p></p><p>I've also joined some pickup games on Roll20 with mixed results. Usually it is fine, even without great internet, but I wouldn't want to rely on it as a DM. Also, many of those running games on Roll20 use Discord for voice. Many complain Roll20 voice is not great. But I've had so many issues with Discord that I won't even try joining a game that uses it.</p><p></p><p>For voice and screen sharing I find Google Hangouts or Google Meet to provide the most consistent good quality no matter where I am in the world. Few companies are able to provide the reach and power that Google can with datacenters all around the world. It also ofters a great app for smart phones, which is a good backup if my wifi has issues, I can just switch to the app and my 3G network (I use Google Fi giving me choice of multiple service providers in most countries in the world). Microsoft Teams is also go and, I suppose Skype. I only use Teams with work and don't want to use it for personal activities. </p><p></p><p>I've been spending a lot of time testing VTT platforms the past few weeks. I like Roll20 as it is easy to get started with and players don't need to install anything. But it chokes on large maps with a lot of lines mapped out for line of sight and dynamic lighting.</p><p></p><p>There are other threads on EnWorld I've participated in recently where I've discussed various VTT platforms, but I'm getting close to settling on Fantasy Ground Unity. It is easy to add the MANY maps I have for the mega dungeon I'm running. You can set up a player instance and share that window in Google Hangouts. If players want to download and install the software, they can. FG does, however, have a steep learning curve esp. if you want to use all its features. But it is growing on me. Happy to discuss more but I have pizza and a movie waiting!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MNblockhead, post: 7946726, member: 6796661"] Because of work I no find myself overseas but have been able to keep my campaign going through on-line play. I don't have great internet and I'm not sure all my players want to install software and learn new technology, so that colors my preferences. I've been using RealmWorks for years for building campaign worlds and running face-to-face games. So what I've been doing is running my games with Google Hangouts, sharing the player view window to show maps. Basically it is just to show maps, progressively revealing them as the party explores. It is not a VTT. But RealmWorks development has stopped and it was getting to be too much work to enter everything in RW. Also, I'd like to use tokens for more tactical battle situations. I've also joined some pickup games on Roll20 with mixed results. Usually it is fine, even without great internet, but I wouldn't want to rely on it as a DM. Also, many of those running games on Roll20 use Discord for voice. Many complain Roll20 voice is not great. But I've had so many issues with Discord that I won't even try joining a game that uses it. For voice and screen sharing I find Google Hangouts or Google Meet to provide the most consistent good quality no matter where I am in the world. Few companies are able to provide the reach and power that Google can with datacenters all around the world. It also ofters a great app for smart phones, which is a good backup if my wifi has issues, I can just switch to the app and my 3G network (I use Google Fi giving me choice of multiple service providers in most countries in the world). Microsoft Teams is also go and, I suppose Skype. I only use Teams with work and don't want to use it for personal activities. I've been spending a lot of time testing VTT platforms the past few weeks. I like Roll20 as it is easy to get started with and players don't need to install anything. But it chokes on large maps with a lot of lines mapped out for line of sight and dynamic lighting. There are other threads on EnWorld I've participated in recently where I've discussed various VTT platforms, but I'm getting close to settling on Fantasy Ground Unity. It is easy to add the MANY maps I have for the mega dungeon I'm running. You can set up a player instance and share that window in Google Hangouts. If players want to download and install the software, they can. FG does, however, have a steep learning curve esp. if you want to use all its features. But it is growing on me. Happy to discuss more but I have pizza and a movie waiting! [/QUOTE]
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