LFG-Some sort of Savage Worlds Game

[Madcap2112]

I'm looking to be a GM, DM, whatever you call it. I've been doing it since the early 80's (as a kid), but I've never used Fantasy Grounds before. In order for me to actually be able to do this, i need to see how an actual FG Savage Worlds GM does it. I can do D&D (though not yet 3.5 as I HATE that they have no Monster Creation rules and I refuse to play it without them al least publishing those, I can figure it out, but it's the principle of the thing... DM's do not BELONG to you)

So I'm busy figuring this software out, but I'd really like to get started as soon as possible (EDIT: As POSSIBLE, as possible, whenever that is I seemed to be rushing people I have no buisiness rushin-this is an edit). I have Savage Rifts and Seven Worlds as possibly on deck (and own everything for both currently published in both hardcover/PDF AND FG data (I'm pretty serious about running those on FG, probably more than one time), and i need to get started with this if I'm going to possibly start either before next year or into 2026, i need to know this software more than just experimentation.

Can any Savage Worlds GM help me out? Pretty much any setting. I just need to see how you do the Bennies, raises, other stuff. It's different from a table, which is what I'm migrating from.

[Madcap2112]

Weekends for me are out, I'm a parent who sees his kid on the weekend and he's ten kinds of more important to me than any hobby. I can do pretty much any other time.

[Madcap2112]

I've also Run most of this at the Table. It's the Fantasy Grounds stuff I need to figure out. Just for clarification. I'm not a new DM, just new to Fantasy Grounds. I own the software, but i do NOT own the Ultimate License yet. I was busy buying Savage Rifts and Seven Worlds and, frankly, what does the ultimate license get me at this moment? It only matters when you are a FG DM, which I will one day be but am not quite yet.

[Madcap2112]

I will say this about the Seven Worlds Campaign stuff Fantasy Grounds sells. Why isn't the Voyager's picture added to the Voyager writeup? I have to add that picture? Why am I buying you? No picture is added to the writeup! If i show this to my players, will the pic show? If the answer to that is "No" then that's a problem.

[Jiminimonka]

Welcome!

Have you looked on Discord? https://www.fantasygrounds.com/home/Discord.php

There are a lot of Savage Worlds GMs and Players on there who can answer your questions a lot faster.

I don't own Seven Worlds stuff, but usually if a picture is missing it is because it is not in the PDF that was adapted to FGVTT.

There are also lots of videos on how to use FG and SWADE. Here are some https://www.youtube.com/@doswelk

https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?83867-If-you-are-a-new-to-Savage-Worlds-watch-this

[Camberme]

If you would like, in PST I get off work at 6 pm.
I'm a "teacher" at the FGVTT Academy, and can "run classes" assisting people / you in learning the in / outs of fantasy grounds. I can do many sessions, each one takes about an hour depending on how much info you want to get.

[Madcap2112]

I have not. I do not know how to look on Discord. What do I download and where do I go? I'd like to do this right.

[Madcap2112]

If you would like, in PST I get off work at 6 pm.
I'm a "teacher" at the FGVTT Academy, and can "run classes" assisting people / you in learning the in / outs of fantasy grounds. I can do many sessions, each one takes about an hour depending on how much info you want to get.

I'm assuming there's a cost? If it's a serious thing, I'll bite. But, like, what's the cost?

[Jiminimonka]

I'm assuming there's a cost? If it's a serious thing, I'll bite. But, like, what's the cost?

No, its free.

[Jiminimonka]

I have not. I do not know how to look on Discord. What do I download and where do I go? I'd like to do this right.

https://discord.com

You can download the app or you can use it in a browser.

[Arsilon]

If you are looking to learn how to GM Seven Worlds on FGVTT I would be happy to spend some time with you. Since I did the conversion for it I have unique perspective on how it was put together and intended to be used.

In addition I actually would love to get feedback from another GM on it since mileage varies on how things can be done and the suggestions for improvements and/or insight into how things could be done would be welcome.

Feel free to DM me here or on the Discord channel.

[Arsilon]

https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?82467-Seven-Worlds-Setting-Feedback-and-Issues

In addition feel free to post any suggestions in this thread.

[Madcap2112]

I googled it. Thanks, though. I was a little lost, but I'm OK now.

[Madcap2112]

If you are looking to learn how to GM Seven Worlds on FGVTT I would be happy to spend some time with you. Since I did the conversion for it I have unique perspective on how it was put together and intended to be used.

In addition I actually would love to get feedback from another GM on it since mileage varies on how things can be done and the suggestions for improvements and/or insight into how things could be done would be welcome.

Feel free to DM me here or on the Discord channel.

I've actually GMed the Deluxe Version at the tabletop. Hit me with any question you may have!

[Arsilon]

I've actually GMed the Deluxe Version at the tabletop. Hit me with any question you may have!

My questions are primarily around your experience using the FG conversion. Given how much of Seven Worlds deviates from core Savage Rules rules certain accommodations were made to make it work here. I converted it based on how I chose to play it and GM it. Most of the decisions I discussed (especially for the SWADE conversion) with the author so I don't think any of it is 'incorrect'. But other GM's mileage will vary so mostly looking for that type of feedback on necessary or even suggested tweaks.

[EmptyOwl]

Heyya, you ever get a RIFTS game going or still needing guidance on running SW?