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January 18th, 2022, 14:10 #11
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So buy the Savage Worlds (SWADE) ruleset and get to playing!
We don't have to play dnd
to have a good time, oh no
We could roll dice and party all night
and roleplay with Savage Worlds, oh oh
For those too young to get the reference... or for a brief trip down memory lane...Ram
If I am walking with two other men, each of them will serve as my teacher. I will pick out the good points of the one and imitate them, and the bad points of the other and correct them in myself. -- Confucius
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January 18th, 2022, 14:33 #12
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January 18th, 2022, 14:36 #13~Drake
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January 18th, 2022, 14:38 #14
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I've been meaning to respond, b/c I was looking for online gaming at the start of the pandemic and thankfully, landed on FG. There's a lot of good advice here but let me add a few comments:
- You did the right thing to test things out. FG does have a learning curve. But the FG Academy really helps. Plus, we have a friendly community.
- I would really consider not only your needs now but also in the future. For example, you mentioned DDB isn't the ideal solution since you're looking at other rule sets. Having it all in one system makes a big difference.
- If you are interested in 5e, FG is top notch (IMHO). The translations are great; better than the books or a pdf b/c of the links and ability to embed stuff like Encounters, monster/NPC stats, maps, etc.
You mentioned about the cost of the books. Sure, it can get expensive. But IMHO you don't need a lot of them. I'd say PHB is essential followed by M&M simply to save you time to enter. DMG is iffy (but if you reference it a lot - I don't - then it's helpful to save entry of magical items). Then there's the supplements like Tasha's and XgtE. Those are essential if you use them (to save entry time). If you homebrew, the adventure paths aren't needed.
There's A LOT of 5e material out there (by 3PP), so you can get things like tokens, maps, etc. cheap (and free if you look for it). For rule sets and supplements, **look for sales!** There are a few every week then big ones around holidays (usually). I sub to the newsletter (or check on discord) to monitor them.
- FG supports other rule sets (I'm just beginning to explore them) so it depends which ones you want. You mention SW which I know is pretty well supported.
- I have Foundry (there was a nice sale in 2020) and tbh it's more techy than I care to commit now. Let's say I had problems with Port Forwarding with Classic FG lol. I would compare costs too b/c either you host your own server or purchase it (adding to cost).
- Finally, you mentioned about just needing Campaign Management. Are you looking for that? Or game management?
When I started FG and 5e almost 2 years ago, I knew I wanted a VTT. But I also used a free campaign management site, Kanka, to host world building info for the players. Now, World Anvil might have more functionality, but I can't see using something like this to actually manage a game like:
- having monster/NPC stats and tracking them electronically
- having my adventure and GM notes
- showing maps or images
All this with a click of a button
It's worth checking things out and finding the right online tool for you. There's significant up front cost (time and money) but I've found it worth it since I'll be using FG for years/decades (hopefully) to come. Good luck with your decision!
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January 18th, 2022, 16:35 #15
If you haven't already come across them, these threads can prove useful;
https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forum...l20-vs-Foundry
https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forum...eed-to-play-5e
(there are threads similar to the above for other rule systems)
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