MNBlockHead
Well-known member
I use RW for at-table games with everyone co-located. If I wanted to bring in a player who is remote, what are your recommendations?
My thought is that I would use Google Hangouts.
In good hangouts I would share the second screen (a plasma TV) that I use for the player view during the game.
I have a camera/mic that is made for my TV that I've used for skype and does a good job picking up sound from across the room. I've also used it for on-line trainings, plugged into my computer. So I'm pretty confident that video and audio will not be a problem.
My main issue is how to handle combat. I don't want to make the investment in money and (mostly) time to use something like Fantasy Grounds or Role20. Players will still be using physical dice and printed character sheets.
Also, I would like to minimize map management.
Is there a program that just gives me a map and allows me to move counters over it? On a screen?
Anyone else in this situation? What do you do?
My thought is that I would use Google Hangouts.
In good hangouts I would share the second screen (a plasma TV) that I use for the player view during the game.
I have a camera/mic that is made for my TV that I've used for skype and does a good job picking up sound from across the room. I've also used it for on-line trainings, plugged into my computer. So I'm pretty confident that video and audio will not be a problem.
My main issue is how to handle combat. I don't want to make the investment in money and (mostly) time to use something like Fantasy Grounds or Role20. Players will still be using physical dice and printed character sheets.
Also, I would like to minimize map management.
Is there a program that just gives me a map and allows me to move counters over it? On a screen?
Anyone else in this situation? What do you do?