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Don't suppose theres any sort of online game service in the works?

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#1
ajian_corpsedragger
Jul 13, 2009 4:27:45 And what I mean is an actual D and D online system, not an actual gam like NWN2 or DnDO.

I would love a system where I could log into a lobby that pretty much just simulates a table top game of D and D.

We don't have to have all the rule sets hardcoded in there, just some sort of grid and the ability to pick up pieces, maybe upload images to the map, global dice rolls for all to see etc. Maybe voice chat, some DM controls like personal chat or locking some functions like figure movement away from players.

Honestly I would pay for DnD insider if this was a part of it. If I could sit at the comp with my books and play a real game of D and D with all my friends from different parts of the country I'd be there in a heartbeat. I know I can't be the only guy to mention this so I thought I'd ask if there was anything like this in the works or already in place?
#2
Titanium_Dragon
Jul 13, 2009 4:55:45 This is going to be a part of D&D Insider. Someday. But today is not that day.

Virtual Tabletop programs (VTTs) are freely available online, and I'll vouch for RPTools - they work and are free.
#3
ajian_corpsedragger
Jul 13, 2009 5:07:59 Dear Diary...Jackpot
#4
mach1_9pants
Jul 13, 2009 5:34:11 As a funny aside, the new* Eberron DDO is 3E rules.... Ummm you are releasing a free to play MMO that uses old rules you are not even selling any more?

WEIRD.
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* I know i is not new but it is new in that it is now free to play, I assumed this was 'cos they upgraded to 4E!
#5
AttilatheNun
Jul 13, 2009 13:55:25 The original plan was for there to be a virtual tabletop as part of DDI. Apparently it was more work than WotC anticipated, as we haven't really heard anything about it in a loooong time. Maybe it will come along eventually, but I wouldn't hold my breath.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
#1 ajian_corpsedragger Jul 13, 2009 4:27:45	And what I mean is an actual D and D online system, not an actual gam like NWN2 or DnDO. I would love a system where I could log into a lobby that pretty much just simulates a table top game of D and D. We don't have to have all the rule sets hardcoded in there, just some sort of grid and the ability to pick up pieces, maybe upload images to the map, global dice rolls for all to see etc. Maybe voice chat, some DM controls like personal chat or locking some functions like figure movement away from players. Honestly I would pay for DnD insider if this was a part of it. If I could sit at the comp with my books and play a real game of D and D with all my friends from different parts of the country I'd be there in a heartbeat. I know I can't be the only guy to mention this so I thought I'd ask if there was anything like this in the works or already in place?
#2 Titanium_Dragon Jul 13, 2009 4:55:45	This is going to be a part of D&D Insider. Someday. But today is not that day. Virtual Tabletop programs (VTTs) are freely available online, and I'll vouch for RPTools - they work and are free.
#3 ajian_corpsedragger Jul 13, 2009 5:07:59	Dear Diary...Jackpot
#4 mach1_9pants Jul 13, 2009 5:34:11	As a funny aside, the new* Eberron DDO is 3E rules.... Ummm you are releasing a free to play MMO that uses old rules you are not even selling any more? WEIRD. \ * I know i is not new but it is new in that it is now free to play, I assumed this was 'cos they upgraded to 4E!
#5 AttilatheNun Jul 13, 2009 13:55:25	The original plan was for there to be a virtual tabletop as part of DDI. Apparently it was more work than WotC anticipated, as we haven't really heard anything about it in a loooong time. Maybe it will come along eventually, but I wouldn't hold my breath.