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<blockquote data-quote="gamerprinter" data-source="post: 6686984" data-attributes="member: 50895"><p>Not the I have a preference, since I play live table games and have no needs for virtual tabletop applications. That said, as a cartographer who often creates maps intended for use with VT, I have some knowledge that might help you. Roll20 allows you to load maps up to 72 x 72 inches (@72 dpi), making it the largest available map area available for any virtual tabletop application. Also being that it is an online service, only the GM may need to purchase access to services, all players simply link to the GM's game account requiring no purchases by players. Although I haven't used Fantasy Grounds in a while (at least 2 years), IME, Fantasy Grounds required purchase of a full GM's version of the software, and less capable Player versions of the software - requiring a greater expense.</p><p></p><p>If you have some coding savvy, I'd recommend <strong><a href="http://www.rptools.net/" target="_blank">RPTools</a></strong> and their map application MapTools, but as stated requires some minimal level of coding to optimize the platform for indivual use. MapTools, unlike other virtual tabletop applications has no cost to use by anyone, though it is strongly supported by developers despite it not being used for profit.</p><p></p><p>Also there are many newcomers to the VT market, including many that work with mobile devices, even cell phones - so there are many to look at. While Roll20 is a major player, and Fantasy Grounds has been available for many years, neither are the first, the best nor the best priced applications.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gamerprinter, post: 6686984, member: 50895"] Not the I have a preference, since I play live table games and have no needs for virtual tabletop applications. That said, as a cartographer who often creates maps intended for use with VT, I have some knowledge that might help you. Roll20 allows you to load maps up to 72 x 72 inches (@72 dpi), making it the largest available map area available for any virtual tabletop application. Also being that it is an online service, only the GM may need to purchase access to services, all players simply link to the GM's game account requiring no purchases by players. Although I haven't used Fantasy Grounds in a while (at least 2 years), IME, Fantasy Grounds required purchase of a full GM's version of the software, and less capable Player versions of the software - requiring a greater expense. If you have some coding savvy, I'd recommend [B][URL="http://www.rptools.net/"]RPTools[/URL][/B] and their map application MapTools, but as stated requires some minimal level of coding to optimize the platform for indivual use. MapTools, unlike other virtual tabletop applications has no cost to use by anyone, though it is strongly supported by developers despite it not being used for profit. Also there are many newcomers to the VT market, including many that work with mobile devices, even cell phones - so there are many to look at. While Roll20 is a major player, and Fantasy Grounds has been available for many years, neither are the first, the best nor the best priced applications. [/QUOTE]
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