Using FG at the tabletop

Hello, I tried using BigFonts.ext (the one from the 4th page of this thread) with /scaleui 70 to give me more real estate and it does work. However, my campaign now takes 55 seconds to load instead of 28. I tried with the extension enabled and disabled several times and the results are consistent. Is this normal that it doubles the time to load? Not that big a thing because it's not as if you load the campaign very often in a day, but I'm kind of worried it could have a hit on memory (did not check). Thanks.

The extension is probably using TTF fonts, which do add a big load time factor as the letter bitmaps are all created at load time.

Regards,
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Hey nebbiolo. I modified one of Trenloe's extensions last year and at some point updated it to work with all rulesets. It uses droid serif 14 pt font. I have not heard of any loading issues with it so it might be worth a shot? I've attached it here in case you want to try it.

Thank you Gwydion! With your extension my campaign loads as fast as without it, and it does work (ie. increases font size) and looks good! It's a keeper for me. :o

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Originally Posted by Moon Wizard

The extension is probably using TTF fonts, which do add a big load time factor as the letter bitmaps are all created at load time.

Regards,
JPG

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Ahhhh - that would do it!
All my extensions that change fonts use TTF fonts!

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Originally Posted by nebbiolo

Thank you Gwydion! With your extension my campaign loads as fast as without it, and it does work (ie. increases font size) and looks good! It's a keeper for me. :o

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Excellent! Glad it helps!

Can we get this extension preserved somewhere so it doesn't vanish into the void of time?

As far as setting up the DM area and controlling all the window popups, I found a GREAT video by the Digital Dungeon Master on a great way to set everything up and keep everything organized. You can check out the video on youtube here.

By the Digital Dungeon Master:
How to Use Fantasy Grounds For Beginner DM's -- Getting Your Game Organized Martha Stewart Style
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1Pr2v0f1d4

He has some fantastic tips and ideas that really help.

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Originally Posted by Bidmaron

Can we get this extension preserved somewhere so it doesn't vanish into the void of time?

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It has been stickied in here since it was produced.

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Originally Posted by Zacchaeus

It has been stickied in here since it was produced.

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I think he meant that its only stickied in the 5e extension thread. Since I removed the tags should I upload the extension somewhere else? I'm exclusively a 5e guy (and maybe SotDL), so I'm not sure if I should start a thread in the corerpg section and attach the updated extension without the tags? Just let me know. Happy to do whatever is easiest for everyone. Thanks, Zacchaeus.