Tag: Maptools

Technology Is A Double Edged Sword

Post author By Wimwick (Neil Ellis)
Post date May 11, 2010
9 Comments on Technology Is A Double Edged Sword

For the past five years the group at Dungeon’s Master have used MapTools as the primary means for displaying our combat encounters. To say that MapTools has changed the way we play the game would be an understatement. In a previous post, Desktop Killed The Tabletop Game, I wrote about how software like MapTools has the ability to change the way the entire hobby is played and I still believe that to be true. I believe that a blend of software and hardware, such as what the Surface Scapes project is doing, will also revolutionize the way we play our hobby. Perhaps not in its current form, but certainly we are seeing the beginnings of how technology can be applied to Dungeon & Dragons and bring our minis and maps to life.

Tags 4e, D&D, Dungeon's Master, Dungeons and Dragons, maps, Maptools, minis, technology and D&D

Technology

Will The Desktop Kill The Tabletop, SurfaceScapes Thinks So

Post author By Wimwick (Neil Ellis)
Post date February 12, 2010
14 Comments on Will The Desktop Kill The Tabletop, SurfaceScapes Thinks So

About a year ago there was a Blogger Carnival about technology in RPGs. In our submission I raised the question of whether the desktop would kill the tabletop. In recent days that prediction may have come closer to reality with arrival of SurfaceScapes. If you’ve been following some threads in the RPG Blogger Network, read the latest Kobold Quarterly or even articles in main stream media (here or here) then you’ve likely already seen this technology reviewed. Some of the reviewers have actually had the opportunity to see things in action. Of that fact, I am very jealous.

Tags 4e, D&D, DDI, DM tools, Dungeon's Master, Dungeons and Dragons, Maptools, SurfaceScapes virtual game table

DM Resources Player Resources

A Dragon’s Horde of D&D Resources

Post author By Wimwick (Neil Ellis)
Post date October 15, 2009
9 Comments on A Dragon’s Horde of D&D Resources

As players and DMs we love our tools and toys. The things that make playing Dungeon’s & Dragons even more enjoyable. Assembled here is a list of resources that are available on the web that I’ve found of use during my time playing D&D. I won’t pretend that this is a complete list, indeed in some cases I’m directing you to even more lists of great D&D resources.

I hope you enjoy and feel free to point out other items that might be of interest to others.

Tags 4e, character builder, character sheets, D&D, Dungeon Master Resource, Dungeon Master Resources, Dungeon's Master, Dungeons and Dragons, maps, Maptools, Player Resources, RPG, Skill Challenge, Skill Challenges, tools, Wizards of the Coast

Technology

Desktop Killed The Tabletop Game

Post author By Wimwick (Neil Ellis)
Post date May 11, 2009
11 Comments on Desktop Killed The Tabletop Game

On August 1, 1981, MTV played their very first music video, Video Killed the Radio Star by The Buggles. What does a song from the 80s have to do with Dungeons & Dragons? Perhaps more than we know. This month’s blog carnival, hosted by Role Playing Pro, is about the future of RPGs. As our contribution, the Dungeon’s Master team wants to focus on technology and what it means for the future of RPGs and D&D in particular. Much has already been written on this topic and our intent is not to repeat or regurgitate old arguments. In stead, I intend to add to the conversation and provide our particular point of view.

Video killed the radio star
In my mind and in my car
We can’t rewind we’ve gone to far

Video Killed the Radio Star, The Buggles

Tags 4e, D&D, DDI, DM Resouces, Dungeon's Master, Dungeons & Dragons, Maptools, Virtual Table Top