I'm actually building one out of scrap that I have. Though, I like the distortion, myself. Has a sort of ethereal vibe. It's not detrimental to play, I think. Considering that everyone will have to stand up to move anyway.
Brett. I used Photoshop to create the maps and then import them into the library of MapTools. The character icons I found online and also imported into MapTools.
Run two copies of maptools (on the same computer if necessary) and have one for the ref only (running as a server) and the other as a client for the players. I use one computer hooked up to both a TV (players) and an LCD monitor (ref)
Hey is that a map from Expidition to Castle Ravenloft???? love that campaign.... should add a layer for thick Fog as that environment is supposed to be very scary i guess
Seems like a lot of headache for a small pay off. Id rather just print off the maps and play the game than spend so much time playing with the electronics.
I think it's a really cool idea. Personally, as much as I like my gadgets, I would struggle with the idea that an LCD screen doesn't really fit well with a fantasy theme though.
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Oooh i never thought of using a wii remote and little led, thats an amazing idea!
Solution to the grid distortion:
Put the grid on the plexiglass.
Exactly, also makes sure the grid is already the right size when you zoom in and out on a map.
thoguht about doing this recently. Thank you so much for broadcasting your efforts. I didn't realise just how hard this would be...
I'd recommend a projector from the ceiling projecting down on the table instead. Also works with all tables without having to modify a new table.
I'm actually building one out of scrap that I have. Though, I like the distortion, myself. Has a sort of ethereal vibe. It's not detrimental to play, I think. Considering that everyone will have to stand up to move anyway.
Brett. I used Photoshop to create the maps and then import them into the library of MapTools. The character icons I found online and also imported into MapTools.
Just download and support arkenforge there map programs are amazing and updating constantly
I'm building something very much like this with my local hackerspace group. Ours is going to be based on dual 37" LCD (720p) monitors.
Run two copies of maptools (on the same computer if necessary) and have one for the ref only (running as a server) and the other as a client for the players. I use one computer hooked up to both a TV (players) and an LCD monitor (ref)
@ONaturalSmurf It's an older computer so it only has a VGA output, no HDMI. :-)
I wonder if you could use a kinect here and it could "see" your mini's
How big is the tv
Converter?
Awesome idea man
Is that maptools? Seems like.
Hey is that a map from Expidition to Castle Ravenloft????
love that campaign.... should add a layer for thick Fog as that environment is supposed to be very scary i guess
Thats really awesome! I'll have to try this sometime! :D
Sounds like Tony Stark. Looks like something he'd build. hahaha
im so confused I got smoothboard but what program are you using for the map and individual characters
why is he using a wii remote?
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Can I have one?
want...
weemote?
Its a "Wii-mote", the controller from a Nintendo Wii, often "hacked" and used for other things.
infrared
Seems like a lot of headache for a small pay off. Id rather just print off the maps and play the game than spend so much time playing with the electronics.
That's cause you're a lazy bastid' :P
I think it's a really cool idea. Personally, as much as I like my gadgets, I would struggle with the idea that an LCD screen doesn't really fit well with a fantasy theme though.
virtual miniature sucks