Online Table Tops

[earthwizard]

Hey Gang,

I was wondering if anyone would be interested in trying out an online table top (OTT) for a session or two. I've come across a couple different options. I think there are some paid OTT services, but most have at least basic functionality for free (i.e., freemium business models).

One that I have registered with is called Roll20.net and it has some good basic free services including map+tokens, token/character abilities, die roller (both digital and simulated physics rolls), video chat, etc. The software is rules-neutral, so it doesn't matter what RPG you are playing (D&D version x, GURPS, M&M, etc.).

If you want to see how it works, register and then try to set up your own campaign. Then there will be a 12 min intro video for how to operate the interface.

Anyways, if you are interested, maybe we can get a couple people and do an online session to try it out. Let me know.

Btw - I'm living in Concepcion, Chile now, and I my time zone is 5 hours ahead of Pacific Time.

¡Hasta luego!
Kyle

[kore]

I'd love to play, though the time difference may make it impossible; I'd likely be able to play in the late evening PST. This was always a problem when I was playing WoW and I found myself playing (and in a guild) with Australians and New Zealanders.

[Joseph Barros]

I'd be willing to try out a session or two with you on it. I probably can't commit to more than a couple hours, but to mess around with it to see how it works I can do. 7am or 8am Pacific time would be great for me which is noon or 1pm for you right?

[earthwizard]

Yeah, I figure it'll just be messing around without anything real serious. We can get a feel for how the interface works, set up a couple characters and try out an encounter or two.

I will be traveling to a meeting next weekend, so probably the following week would be best for me. I think Sunday the 19th will work. As far as the time goes - noon or 1 would work for me (8 am PST), but if other people want to join later, I'll can still be available.

[Joseph Barros]

I can do that. Would have to be off by about 9:30 PST though on a sunday

[Joseph Barros]

actually I forgot sunday the 19th I do have plans and won't be home until maybe 11am. I won't be home all morning. I can play then if you are still interested. 4pm your time. If not the next weekend is fine.

[Joseph Barros]

It looks like you can import pdf maps into Roll 20. That can save you a lot of time if you use maps from a supplement or dnd insider.

app.roll20.net/forum/post/160680/importing-maps-from-pdfs#post-161813

[earthwizard]

Joseph,
It turns out I have to go do some pressing errands today, and I won't have time to meet up on Roll20. Maybe another time.

[Joseph Barros]

Sure! Just let me know!

[reiphil]

Jan 20, 2014 19:03:59 GMT -8 Joseph Barros said:

Sure! Just let me know!

Let me know the next time you guys are thinking, and perhaps I can join in. I have a lot of time conflicts though @_@.