digital tools

Found this - looks neat https://rolz.org/

From RPT GM Nik L: Foundry VTT is a newer VTT currently in beta, but already outstripping all others in terms of features and performance. It's got an amazing open API that allows for powerful community-driven extension and system development, so it will be effectively as customizable as...

Online dice rollers list: https://rolz.org/ http://rolldicewithfriends.com/ http://a.teall.info/mdice/ http://unseenservant.com/ These should allow GM and player to see/share results. Also, for personal use: https://dice.campaign-logger.com/ https://www.google.com/search?q=dice+roller...

From RPT GM Daniel D: Hello Johnn, There is a good dedicated VTT for Fate at http://fate.masac.cz.

This mapping software is available as a PWYW download as well as a browser app: https://deepnight.itch.io/tabletop-rpg-map-editor The licensing terms are generous as well: I haven't yet put this tool to the test, but at least the sample maps look quite classy: There is also one unique feature:

InfinitasDM is a new campaign manager for me, even though it has been released already in 2016: https://store.steampowered.com/app/555180/InfinitasDM/ User reviews are worth checking out, though.

A couple of interesting apps here: http://www.woodlandassault.com/ Monster Workbench and Player Workbench. Windows only.

Scabard has just opened Content Exchange for sharing log entries between users: https://www.scabard.com/pbs/page/main/Content_Exchange

Another Steam Weekly deal - Portrait Wizard for 25% off: https://store.steampowered.com/app/685300/Portrait_Wizard/ It's worth noting that this is Early Access software.

This week’s deal on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/630900/Illwinters_Floorplan_Generator/ ASCII import is certainly an innovative feature. (Hmm, would it work with NetHack?...)

The character generator for an upcoming CRPG Spire of Sorcery could be useful for a TTRPG GM as well, IMHO: https://store.steampowered.com/app/893560/Spire_of_Sorcery__Character_Generator/

Early access campaign management software in Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1039110/Ikarus/ Based on the customer reviews, it really seems like an early access product. But at least it’s free...

Kanka is an online campaign management tool that was launched in 2017: https://kanka.io/en/faq It’s free (Patreon-supported), allows collaborative campaign management and has an API for third-party tool development. It also seems to be less than well known. There are some neat features, like...

Hextml is a light, hex-based drag-and-drop tool that works straight in the browser: http://hextml.playest.net/ Custom icons can be uploaded and a collaborative mode is available (and on by default).

The RPGSmith app has been available for several years already, but is now running a Kickstarter to develop the tool for gamemastering and campaign management: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rpgsmith/rpgsmith-gm-campaigns/description The approach seems to be to build from the ground up...

The years-in-the-making content market for Realm Works has now been launched: https://sales.lonewolfdevel.com/Products/RW-Content The prices range from $8 for a single adventure to $50 for an adventure path.

Yesterday World Anvil launched a publishing channel for RPG authors and small/medium publishers: http://blog.worldanvil.com/2019/03/09/monetize-your-worldbuilding/ Needless to say, this is an interesting way to utilize world/campaign management tools.

If you are interested in printing your own tokens, pawns or tents, Paper Tokens Generator is a handy online tool for that: https://paper-tokens.firebaseapp.com/ Unfortunately it's not possible to upload local files, but you have to specify a URL or select the file from your Dropbox.

Aimed at writers, it helps you brainstorm and organize. Screenshots: Blurb from Reddit: Posted by u/campfiretechnology 20 days ago [Resource] New Story Planning Tool for Writers Hello, r/characterforge! We wanted to share the software our company created called Campfire - it provides...

I noticed this at the last minute, but AetherCon is just starting a panel about "Technology and Tabletops - How the Computer has Changed Tabletop RPGing". This could become relevant also from the campaign logging perspective: (This will be available for watching also after the online con...