Even the VTT tools that allow mapping can't measure up to a tool that is designed for mapping or drawing. I'm a believer in the right tool for the right job. A VTT is a tool for running a game, not mapping. There are tools for mapping, why not use them? Try and do both in a VTT and the VTT will do neither well.
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I think that depends on what your definition of doing it well is. As I've posted above, that map worked perfectly for the session it was used in and was done almost spur of the moment. I would challenge anyone to build a map similar to that one in a full fledged drawing tool and get it uploaded and made playable in the same amount of time.Originally Posted by Valarian
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There was a brief (but aborted) shared whitespace implementation for Inkscape called Inkboard (google search). Too bad. I think it would have made a great VTT package.
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Did it support chat and online rolling as well?
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OK - a great START for a VTT. Chat was supported cause it actually ran over a Jabber back channel. Dice rolling would just have been a python script away...
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My GIMP Scripts: Rotating Brush ~ Gradient from Image ~ Mosaic Tile Helper ~ Random Density Map ~ Subterranean Map Prettier ~ Tapered Stroke Path ~ Random Rotate Floating Layer ~ Batch Image to Pattern ~ Better Seamless Tiles ~ Tile Shuffle ~ Scale Pattern ~ Grid of Guides ~ Fractalize path ~ Label Points
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Cool. It would have to support macros, and token movement as well as light, Fog of War, and Vision blocking. Perhaps if they had continued it...
Did I ever mention how cool MapTool and Battlegrounds are as VTTs?
Now to get things back on track, I've listed 10 questions above for those that are skipping to the last post.
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