Virtual Gaming Table coming soon

http://community.wizards.com/go/thread/view/75882/26286405/The_Dungeons__Dragons_Virtual_Table

Finally, I was wondering when someone would do that. The only real problem so far that I see is that it doesn't integrate with the CB or the monster builder. Maybe you can export/import into it though.

MapTools looks better, but if they are able to import PC/NPC then they will have an advantage over MapTools and can work on getting their graphics better later.

Looks promising though...

They are Beta testing the merging of the new Character Builder with the Virtual Tabletop. They are also releasing a new online only Adventure Tools for Monster Creation, which they are also moving into the Virtual Table. Looks like it's going to be pretty cool.

http://community.wizards.com/dungeonsanddragons/blog/2011/01/21/dd_virtual_table_and_adventure_tools

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D&D VIRTUAL TABLE AND ADVENTURE TOOLS
Friday, January 21, 2011, 10:51 AM PST
Categories: Dungeons & Dragons
Posted By: WotC_Trevor

It’s time for the next step in the D&D Virtual Table beta. We’ve been talking about integrating the tools as a big part of our plans, and soon D&D VT beta testers will be able to try out the process and tell us what they think. Starting next week, all members of the D&D Virtual Table beta will also get access to the web-based Adventure Tools beta. This tool will have a Monster Builder, similar in functionality to its classic, downloadable counterpart. Here’s a first look at what people can expect:



Shortly after we get the Adventure Tools beta up and running, we’ll be turning on the connectivity between the Virtual Table, Adventure Tools, and Character Builder so that testers can check out creating characters and monsters, and importing them into the VT for use.

How does it compare so far with MapTools?

It sounds like it'll be much easier to use if you can import PC/NPCs.

It seems to be much simpler than MapTools, but at the same time similar.

Ross wrote:It seems to be much simpler than MapTools, but at the same time similar.

I'm learning that as long as you have your handy dandy Ken around to show you things, Maptools is pretty cool!

bradly wrote:I'm learning that as long as you have your handy dandy Ken around to show you things, Maptools is pretty cool!

Ken, your hair hasn't looked like that, well in about 20 years. I kinda miss the big hair...

Here is a good article about the Virtual Gaming Table.

http://www.myrpgame.com/2011/02/17/more-on-the-ddi-virtual-table-breaking-the-encounter-format/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+myrpgame/ZWNA+(This+is+My+Game)