Role Playing Tools 1.0 review
DownloadRole Playing Tools extends the pen and paper role playing tabletop to the computer by providing a die rolling tool with a full expres
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Role Playing Tools extends the pen and paper role playing tabletop to the computer by providing a die rolling tool with a full expression language including Javascript functions, tabbed rolling bars, quick summation features, and the ability to save and restore sessions. There is also a client and server map sharing tool. Both are intended to be simple and powerful and enhance the game, not distract from it.
We found that we wanted to augment our pen-and-paper roleplaying (primarily 3.5ed D&D) with computer aids.
These tools extend and augment our traditional playing style. They are not a role playing game by themselves, nor are they meant to replace everything at the D&D table.
DiceTool is a simple but powerful expression parser that has built in functions for random number generation and can be further extended by JavaScript to do all sorts of calculations.
MapTool is an elegant graphical tool to share maps (images) and map data (drawings, markers, grid placement) in a client/server fashion between multiple players.
TokenTool is an accessory to MapTool. Drag any image onto the workspace and use the mouse to move and zoom the image in the reticle. Then drag from the preview pane directly onto MapTool -- or File->Save to save a png file.
Requirements:
Java 1.5
What's New in This Release:
The theme and goals for this release centered around replacing the Battlemap, concentrating on the features that were necessary to make the experience better than using a physical Battlemap and minis.
As noted for the past several months, a campaign file from 1.0M8 and before is incompatible with this release.
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