Applications, tools and utilities which assist in character creation, combat management, or DM/GM organization/preparation.
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What combat tracker displays well on a television screen?
There have been numerous questions on similar topics but none of them really meet my requirements.
I am looking for a 4th edition digital combat tracker that can be viewed easily on a 32" television.
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2answers
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Software for adding atmosphere via music and sounds
Currently I am collecting some music and sounds for an upcoming D&D campaign. It would be simple to set up an iPod with speakers for managing the music, but I want both music and a sound board of ...
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6answers
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Software for diagramming branching campaign plotlines
I'm looking for something that simply allows me to connect nodes for different progression paths throughout the campaign, and that will let me connect them in arbitrary ways so that I can connect two ...
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Mapping software for dual monitors
I'm looking for a piece of software that will allow me to show a player map on an external monitor and a GM map on my laptop screen. I don't want to be dragging the player map back and forth from ...
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2answers
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Software to manage AD&D characters
Is there some software out there (beside core rules) that does character management? Really what I am looking for is a way to fill out the sheet and remember the information so I can update it and ...
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1answer
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Software to keep track of mapnotes
Can anyone recommend a good tool for keeping track of maps? I want to run an Eberron setting game, and I'd like to use the Eberron map, which I have as a high-resolution png, but be able to add quick ...
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Are there any software tools for the Mythic system?
I've tried to find some computerized tools for this system, but I did not manage to find any. The quite generic name is bringing back lots of not-related-to-the-game answers.
I would like to have at ...
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3answers
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Character Generation for WFRP Hogshead edition
My gaming group pulled out some old books, and we found Warhammer Fantasay RP. The book was published in 1995, and the owner thought it was second edition. Wikipedia tells us it's first edition.
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Site to host game materials? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What tools are useful to organize a GM’s campaign notes?
Over the past ten years or so I've been using a wiki to collect information about our group's campaigns, ...
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1answer
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How to easily track combat in Feng Shui?
While incredibly fun, the Feng Shui combat system can get unwieldy when you have a large number of mooks and named characters fighting the players. Its hard to keep track of what shot each character ...
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11answers
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What software can be useful for a DM running D&D?
I DM'd a lot in a time before software could do anything more than let you type up your scenarios and roll a dice. What kind of software is out there now for DM's running a game.
Are any of them any ...
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3answers
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What software can I use to simulate a deck of cards for playing online?
I'm going to be running a game over a Google+ hangout, and the game needs a deck of cards that all of the players will draw from, keeping some of the draws hidden. I've searched around but most of the ...
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1answer
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Is DTiles gone forever?
Now that Undermountain Games has gone out of business, that brings an untimely death to one of the easiest dungeon-making software programs I've ever seen. It's sad to lose such a great program, and ...
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Software for On-the-fly-mapping
While mapping has been extensively covered but always from either the Virtual Tabletop perspective, not the on-the-fly-mapping idea. Basically what software could you use to map a grid-based dungeon ...
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2answers
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What collaborative mapping software would meet my needs?
Background
I am the head of plot for a boffer LARP that runs monthly. A given game has anywhere from 10 to 50 players. We have around 5 people that run plot. I need the entire plot team to be able to ...
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2answers
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Is there any mapping software that can print large battlemaps?
Years ago, I used Dundjinni to create battlemaps for the game I ran. However, each individual map was restricted in size such that it corresponded to the size of a piece of normal 8.5" x 11", and this ...
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What's the best software for mapmaking?
I use paint.net and paint shop pro to create fantasy cartography. Is there any better software, and why?
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2answers
350 views
Method for playing an online text-based RPG that doesn't require everyone to be online at once?
I am contemplating starting up a web-based text game for my D&D group to be played alongside our weekly sessions. The idea would be to play through events related to the main storyline, but not so ...
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1answer
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Is it possible to use rules from OGL or GSL in a computer game?
I'm experimenting with making an RPG game for mobile phones, and I could save some time if I used an established system for stats and combat etc. From a quick read of the licenses I'm not sure whether ...
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Online PnP RPG Software [closed]
I am currently using Fantasy Grounds to play D&D online with friends around the country. I am looking for some alternative software that handles character sheets, maps, die rolls, etc., all in one ...
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3answers
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Making fantasy city [non-tactical] maps with GIMP
Does anyone know of good city specific (although I would be interested in others as well) plug-ins for fantasy RPG map making using GIMP?
Edit: I am more looking at macro-scale (so whole city and a ...
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2answers
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What programming languages are used in Shadowrun?
I'm looking for Shadowrun 4E fluff information on programming languages. What are the names of canon programming languages in 4E? C+++? SuperPython? etc? Please let me know where in what book you find ...
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Is there a campaign wiki solution with mobile support?
I've been looking around for a campaign wiki for a Dawn of Worlds game my group is in the middle of. I've looked at the usual sources (Obsidian Portal, Epic Words), but they don't really have support ...
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1answer
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Does the HeroLab license let you share your portfolios and custom data files?
Since we're building a Pathfinder RPG setting at bySwarm, I'd like to create custom data files in HeroLab for our new reaces, feats, etc. I am also creating a portfolio of sheets for NPCs in it. Is ...
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Software to make DIY Item Cards
I'm a big fan of Paizo's GameMastery item cards. I also like GoDeckYourself but I'm wondering if anyone knows of any other software or websites that can be used to make your own Item Cards or Power ...
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6answers
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What free software can I use for laying out my own RPG?
As I entered a contribution into a 24h-rpg-design-contest (Tanelorn Challenge; similar to Game Chef but German) I was wondering about how to lay out my game.
What software would you recommend me for ...
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Any tips for drawing dungeon maps using Inkscape or similar software?
As stated. I tried a few specialized mapping tools, but I feel like I'll be happiest just using Inkscape (an open source vector drawing tool).
I'm still working on getting an efficient system down ...
