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    In my opinion, CC3 isn't really a good tool for displaying maps to the players. The interface isn't responsive enough, particularly when you're using sheet effects. Unless you've got a far more powerful computer than I do, that is.

    In the circumstance described, I would make a map with visible physical features in CC3, export it as a raster image, load it up in MapTool or another proper VTT, and place any hidden or moveable objects there. That also gives the benefit of fog-of-war, lights, and line-of-sight functionality.
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    Ok... so I figured I would throw up a few screenshots. This is the GM view(right side) (player view really...????) side by side with the main application window(left).
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    And here is the layer selection window
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    And finally, after changing the Towns and Cities layer to secret, the player view changes to hide those objects(for example, during play on a second monitor or projector.
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    Joe:

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    Quote Originally Posted by Karro View Post
    Joe:

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    Ummm err.... huh? Did I do something wrong again...umm I mean did I do something wrong, cause I this would be the first time....
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    Quote Originally Posted by jfrazierjr View Post
    Ummm err.... huh? Did I do something wrong again...umm I mean did I do something wrong, cause I this would be the first time....
    I was just joking around. In your screenshots of Fractal Mapper, you can see a bit of a browser window with the Guild open in the background. At least one of those has a Moderator's drop-down thingy showing.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Karro View Post
    I was just joking around. In your screenshots of Fractal Mapper, you can see a bit of a browser window with the Guild open in the background. At least one of those has a Moderator's drop-down thingy showing.
    ROFL... I was thinking perhaps you hacked into my computer and turned my camera on and was watching what I was really doing... ummmm errr... which was nothing..yea... nothing.
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