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Post by Dungeon Master on Nov 20, 2007 16:45:29 GMT
David found this as a way of playing RPG's in realtime across the net. www.openrpg.comIt seems an interesting idea and one Id like to test out, as an experiment. Basically I dont see it replacing the board in anyway, at least for now. But Id like to look at maybe another method of playing, one that doesn't take quite so long for a reaction. etc. Id like to run a classic D&D adventure using it, something like Tomb of Horrors or Descent into the depths of the earth with higher level characters and see how it plays. Of course if anyone has any other ideas for running an adventure Id be open to it. Basically Im open to ideas or suggestions. I understand that there may be issues with time and getting together virtually but I guess thats a problem that people have in real life tm, anyway. Also with xmas on the horizon there might be some more free time available. If this is a terrible idea, let me know and Ill can it.  |
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Post by Zeric on Nov 20, 2007 18:20:55 GMT
Not at all. Sounds good. However, as you say the logistics might be a nightmare... Can you do voice chat with it? That might speed things up a little? I have a headphone/mic combo as does Harv and I know Phil at least used to...?
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Post by Bregl on Nov 20, 2007 19:21:06 GMT
I don't think it has audio chat capabilities. But there's nothing to stop a simultaneous skype conference call, using the openrpg for maps / rolls / descriptions etc, and skype for chat.
Like you say though, getting the logistics of it all may be more trouble than it ends up being worth.
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Post by Dungeon Master on Nov 20, 2007 19:54:18 GMT
Ill be buying my own headset then Yeah I hadnt to be honest thought of talking etc as I can touch type or just about touch type. As I said Im looking for a bit of an experiment really and see how it goes |
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Post by Dace on Nov 21, 2007 10:12:11 GMT
A bunch of us are currently looking into VTTs so we can play more RPGs. We already have our own server so have Teamspeak running on it (although this proved unsuccessful for Tom) for voice comms.
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Post by Dungeon Master on Nov 21, 2007 10:25:53 GMT
VTT's?  |
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Post by Dace on Nov 21, 2007 10:36:13 GMT
Sorry, Virtual Table Tops. Essentially an environment that allows for honest dice rolls, miniature movement, etc. We've tested a few but they're mostly hit and miss.
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Post by Dungeon Master on Nov 21, 2007 11:50:43 GMT
I see, tried this before? Or would this be new test. Id hate to do the same test again ;D
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Post by Zeric on Nov 21, 2007 12:04:35 GMT
A bunch of us are currently looking into VTTs so we can play more RPGs. We already have our own server so have Teamspeak running on it (although this proved unsuccessful for Tom) for voice comms. Hey! Teamspeak worked for me. It was Operation Flashpoint (GOTY Edition) that was giving the problems if you recall. |
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Post by Dace on Nov 21, 2007 13:43:13 GMT
A bunch of us are currently looking into VTTs so we can play more RPGs. We already have our own server so have Teamspeak running on it (although this proved unsuccessful for Tom) for voice comms. Hey! Teamspeak worked for me. It was Operation Flashpoint (GOTY Edition) that was giving the problems if you recall. I thought TS kicked you off after a minute or so? |
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Post by Dace on Nov 21, 2007 13:43:46 GMT
I see, tried this before? Or would this be new test. Id hate to do the same test again ;D I've tried VTTs, Battlegrounds and... some other obscurely named one, but not OpenRPG. |
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Post by Zeric on Nov 21, 2007 14:47:01 GMT
I D/L'd skype last night. Still to try it out, though...
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Post by Dace on Nov 21, 2007 15:01:18 GMT
I D/L'd skype last night. Still to try it out, though... Skype is quite useful, but I hate the bloody thing - it's just a nightmare resource hog. Mind you, we did get given some cushtie Skype phones to use. |
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Post by Bregl on Nov 21, 2007 17:06:50 GMT
We use skype every day at work, mostly for 5 or 6 user conference calls, and find it works really pretty well.
Mind you, we all run Linux ...
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Post by Cathmhaol on Nov 21, 2007 18:38:37 GMT
I'd be interested but timing will be an issue for me. I'll have a better idea about when I'll see the kids and such like closer to the time.
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