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August 11th, 2018, 21:09 #1
New Fantasy Grounds GM Tech Questions
Hey all! So I'm going to be running a game for the first time with Fantasy Grounds shortly here. I've been just playing around with the Demo mode trying to get the hang of it until my next paycheck. Just a couple of questions thus far.
1) Is there a way to load up your own custom map or a image of one? Failing that is there a way to draw your own in Fantasy Grounds?
2) (This one is more system specific) When using the Fate module is there a way to get the system to automatically roll defense and factor stress like it can for 5e attacks and damage?“If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.”- Thorin Oakenshield, J.R.R. Tolkien
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August 11th, 2018, 21:18 #2
Welcome to the forums.
For #1 see the first section of the Images page in the FG user guide in the Wiki: https://www.fantasygrounds.com/wiki/index.php/ImagesPrivate Messages: My inbox is forever filling up with PMs. Please don't send me PMs unless they are actually private/personal messages. General FG questions should be asked in the forums - don't be afraid, the FG community don't bite and you're giving everyone the chance to respond and learn!
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August 11th, 2018, 21:33 #3
Thanks! That link was super helpful. Any idea if it's possible to save something you draw on an image? Or would you be better off making a image in paint and saving it that way?
“If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.”- Thorin Oakenshield, J.R.R. Tolkien
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August 11th, 2018, 21:39 #4If there is something that you would like to see in Fantasy Grounds that isn't currently part of the software or if there is something you think would improve a ruleset then add your idea here https://www.fantasygrounds.com/featu...rerequests.php
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August 12th, 2018, 01:50 #5
Except dont use paint! use something with a few more features!
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August 12th, 2018, 02:58 #6
This! Gimp is free. It's powerful enough for anyone but professional designers (and even some of them prob use it). It does have a learning curve, but once you can use it, your maps can become amazing.
Even if you just draw lines on a plain background, it'll be easier to use, if you figure out how to use the grid and snapping feature.Fantasy Grounds Unity Lives! Good job, Smiteworks!
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August 12th, 2018, 07:27 #7Using Ultimate license - that means anyone can play.
Valarian's Fantasy Grounds Rulesets
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August 12th, 2018, 16:16 #8
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August 12th, 2018, 19:08 #9
See this for more software for mapping; https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forum...ftware-summary
Problems? See; How to Report Issues, Bugs & Problems
On Licensing & Distributing Community Content
Community Contributions: Gemstones, 5E Quick Ref Decal, Adventure Module Creation, Dungeon Trinkets, Balance Disturbed, Dungeon Room Descriptions
Note, I am not a SmiteWorks employee or representative, I'm just a user like you.
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August 13th, 2018, 00:13 #10
I love GiMP but it is not something that is super quick to just jump into.
Paint.net is an easier generic paint tool.
Plus there are all the map builders which are fantastic and can really make things easier for you.
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