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April 29th, 2018, 05:28 #1
Using ZeroTier to Host a Fantasy Grounds Game
Good evening, everyone. As some of you know, I've been on a quest to help folks be able to run a Fantasy Grounds game as a GM when they are having trouble port-forwarding, are traveling and want to host a game, etc... I setup AlgoVPN and it worked great. Only caveat is it took me quite a while to set up. It was a pretty involved process.
Well, today I found ZeroTier. ZeroTier bills itself as a virtual networking layer that works the same everywhere. Pretty ambitious statement! So, without a huge expectation, I decided to test it. So, I went to www.zerotier.com, clicked on "Try Zero Tier" and downloaded the program. After setting up a network in a couple minutes, I was ready to test things. First off, it automatically assigns you an internal ip address that I believe is outside of the range of your current internal ip range (at least it did for me). That is the ip address that players will use to join your game. I remembered this after reviewing Damned's instructions on using Hamachi. I tested ZeroTier myself using a hotspot to make sure I wasn't on my home network and I connected just fine from a second laptop. Then I had a player I know download the software and connect. He connected to me just fine as well.
I suppose I need to do some speed testing, test if this will work from a hotel, etc.. Bottom line, though, I can't believe how simple it was to setup and get a connection! The players will have to download a program (like Hamachi I guess), but there is absolutely no adware, etc.. and it is very simple. And yes... absolutely free!!! So, rather than typing out a how-to, I made a quick video (9 minutes long) and posted to youtube. Sorry for some of the quality when I scroll. I was still on my hotspot. I was too excited, though and had to share. Please let me know if you try it and it works for you! This could be another great option for folks.
Here is the link to my youtube video:
https://youtu.be/Os1jjbQAFaoLive stream: https://www.twitch.tv/gwydione
Youtube replays of fg sessions and tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQr...bIpAauZB41z8gA
Free stuff:
D&D5e FAQ module for fg: https://www.dmsguild.com/product/196704/FAQs
FG 5e Module Conversions: https://tinyurl.com/y6awo2la
Map Maker Conversion: https://tinyurl.com/y3awlo4b
Roll Player Conversion: https://tinyurl.com/y399kffz
Rangers of Shadow Deep Conversion: https://tinyurl.com/rnyrgwg
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April 29th, 2018, 06:11 #2
Nice one.
The big thing with any solution like this is getting the players to set it up, use it right, etc.. Even if it's "simple", it's another set of hoops for a player to jump through.
But, more possible options are always good.Private 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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April 29th, 2018, 12:40 #3Live stream: https://www.twitch.tv/gwydione
Youtube replays of fg sessions and tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQr...bIpAauZB41z8gA
Free stuff:
D&D5e FAQ module for fg: https://www.dmsguild.com/product/196704/FAQs
FG 5e Module Conversions: https://tinyurl.com/y6awo2la
Map Maker Conversion: https://tinyurl.com/y3awlo4b
Roll Player Conversion: https://tinyurl.com/y399kffz
Rangers of Shadow Deep Conversion: https://tinyurl.com/rnyrgwg
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April 29th, 2018, 13:10 #4
When I have a few minutes, I'll do another short video from the player side to show players how to set it up. Should only be another 5 min or so video.
Live stream: https://www.twitch.tv/gwydione
Youtube replays of fg sessions and tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQr...bIpAauZB41z8gA
Free stuff:
D&D5e FAQ module for fg: https://www.dmsguild.com/product/196704/FAQs
FG 5e Module Conversions: https://tinyurl.com/y6awo2la
Map Maker Conversion: https://tinyurl.com/y3awlo4b
Roll Player Conversion: https://tinyurl.com/y399kffz
Rangers of Shadow Deep Conversion: https://tinyurl.com/rnyrgwg
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April 30th, 2018, 22:24 #5
Just a quick update. I sent Rob2e an email with a download link for ZeroTier, the network ID and the internal ip address of the virtual zero tier network I set up (which took about a minute to set up, seriously). He was able to connect immediately to my FG table while I had my table open at my office. So, I've now successfully tested this from my house using a hotspot (not on my home network) and from my work using the standard internet at my office. This is a very cool solution. Maybe Hamachi is just as easy, not sure, but really cool stuff. Still need to work on a "player" video that DM's could send out to players on how to connect to it.
Live stream: https://www.twitch.tv/gwydione
Youtube replays of fg sessions and tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQr...bIpAauZB41z8gA
Free stuff:
D&D5e FAQ module for fg: https://www.dmsguild.com/product/196704/FAQs
FG 5e Module Conversions: https://tinyurl.com/y6awo2la
Map Maker Conversion: https://tinyurl.com/y3awlo4b
Roll Player Conversion: https://tinyurl.com/y399kffz
Rangers of Shadow Deep Conversion: https://tinyurl.com/rnyrgwg
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May 1st, 2018, 13:34 #6
Can a nice moderator sticky this somewhere? Maybe in the house of healing by the hamachi thread? Wherever you guys think it makes sense. Thanks!
Live stream: https://www.twitch.tv/gwydione
Youtube replays of fg sessions and tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQr...bIpAauZB41z8gA
Free stuff:
D&D5e FAQ module for fg: https://www.dmsguild.com/product/196704/FAQs
FG 5e Module Conversions: https://tinyurl.com/y6awo2la
Map Maker Conversion: https://tinyurl.com/y3awlo4b
Roll Player Conversion: https://tinyurl.com/y399kffz
Rangers of Shadow Deep Conversion: https://tinyurl.com/rnyrgwg
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May 1st, 2018, 16:52 #7
Or maybe one post with links to all the various VPN solution threads?
Problems? See; How to Report Issues, Bugs & Problems
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May 1st, 2018, 16:54 #8
I see it was already done
https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forum...d-Alternatives
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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May 1st, 2018, 18:13 #9Live stream: https://www.twitch.tv/gwydione
Youtube replays of fg sessions and tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQr...bIpAauZB41z8gA
Free stuff:
D&D5e FAQ module for fg: https://www.dmsguild.com/product/196704/FAQs
FG 5e Module Conversions: https://tinyurl.com/y6awo2la
Map Maker Conversion: https://tinyurl.com/y3awlo4b
Roll Player Conversion: https://tinyurl.com/y399kffz
Rangers of Shadow Deep Conversion: https://tinyurl.com/rnyrgwg
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May 3rd, 2018, 21:14 #10
after the players connect to the network through zerotier do they use the ip given by zero tier or the internal provided by fantasy grounds?
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