As Ken delves deeper into computer-assisted mapmaking with tools like #TaleSpire and #Incarnate, he's finding he needs something the old one-button crowd on the Mac never dreamed off:
A three-button mouse (with a scroll wheel).
Recommendations for a Mac-friendly multi-button mouse? He's open to having even more than three buttons though that seems ... excessive.
For a frame of reference ... this is Ken's current mouse: An ancient (and USB corded) Microsoft Intellimouse circa ... 2010?
Worldbuilding vs Session Prep
I keep my session prep loose and short. The most time is spent building maps in #Talespire
Everything else is just a set of bulletpoints/notes.
Worldbuilding... that's in depth. That's a mission. But continuous worldbuilding is why I'm able to keep my session prep so loose. If the unexpected happens I can just grab something from my world document and make new story threads!
It works for me. Might not for everyone else though!
Our group is currently contemplating switching from R20 to Talespire.
The graphics are *gorgeous* and while it may not have as many options as other VTTs, we've pretty much only used R20 for combat, so nothing would be lost there.
I especially the feeling of height and depth. You really get a feeling for how epic these environments are.
@kingu Depends. If we need something lightweight, #OwlbearRodeo. For something meatier, where rule support is helpful (eg #CyberpunkRED) and the maps are largely 2D, the #Roll20. For sessions that benefit from three dimensions, #TaleSpire.
Most of our Lair communications happen on #Discord (coordination sessions, game updates, funny posts). We also use Discord for voice and video during games.
my players in today's dnd session are breaking into a museum
you already KNOW i had to pull the "Night at the Museum" on them hehe