Looking at some of the other tools out there I came across one called battlegrounds
http://www.battlegroundsgames.com
One of the features they have on there is the ability to send player handouts such as pictures or files to the players connected. I think this would be a cool idea for maptools.
Feature Request: Send player handouts
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This is a handy feature for the GM, and adds to the experience. 
So does the request come down to the ability to put html or text documents on map tool along with images? That way the characters would see the thumbnail in the lower right along with the maps.
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You mean have a little icon that is associated with the map that they can click on to review the content ? That sounds like a good idea.
I originally thought that the GM would "post" a resource that would pop up in a new window on the clients, show the image, play the sound, whatever, but I hadn't thought of how to store it so that it can be re-reviewed later. Putting them as icons somehow associated with the minimap would be pretty cool.
Other thoughts ?
I originally thought that the GM would "post" a resource that would pop up in a new window on the clients, show the image, play the sound, whatever, but I hadn't thought of how to store it so that it can be re-reviewed later. Putting them as icons somehow associated with the minimap would be pretty cool.
Other thoughts ?
Dreaming of a 1.3 release
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The thumbnail in on the map screen could pop up a browser window (easy enough) with the content loaded from a file local to the dm. But given the active-x security issues you'd better trust your DM A LOT.
I have typed the request and deleted it twice now
When in strict token management allow the DM to specify maps (and other thumbnails) to a subset of connected users. The reason I keep deleting the request is that once you have the visibility radius/fog of war functionality the problem takes care of itself for the maps(somewhat).
It becomes slightly more important if you make other non-map data available on the map screen.
This is really a minor request. It would be nice but there are other ways to provide this functionality outside map tool.
I have typed the request and deleted it twice now
When in strict token management allow the DM to specify maps (and other thumbnails) to a subset of connected users. The reason I keep deleting the request is that once you have the visibility radius/fog of war functionality the problem takes care of itself for the maps(somewhat).
It becomes slightly more important if you make other non-map data available on the map screen.
This is really a minor request. It would be nice but there are other ways to provide this functionality outside map tool.
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trevor
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I'm not following, could you flesh out the idea for me ?Anonymous wrote:When in strict token management allow the DM to specify maps (and other thumbnails) to a subset of connected users. The reason I keep deleting the request is that once you have the visibility radius/fog of war functionality the problem takes care of itself for the maps(somewhat).
Dreaming of a 1.3 release
Basically the idea is to have some maps/graphics/handouts visible to only some of the players. The DM would select which ones from the from the 'Map' menu in map tool. Right under the 'Hide Map From Players' you could have an option of 'Show Current to Selected Players' which displays a submenu of currently connected players. The menu would look something like
All Players
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Bob
Rob
Dob
Hob
Nob
Or you could pop up a dialog box with radio buttons on it listing the players. The dialog box might be more usable as you could select and deselect as needed. Then again, if its a coding nightmare go with the menu.
Once again, this isn't needed so much for maps once you have the FOG/Vision Radius double overlay worked out but if you do go with the player handouts as thumbnail selectable it would be nice to have the ability to show them to only some of the players.
Of course, this begs the question if the thumbnail is a good idea for handouts. I still like it as it saves the handouts with the campaign that the DM can make visible as needed. This would be great for the Mod concept of dungeoning where long naratives, graphics, etc. became easier to manage.
The reason I say put it under strict token management is that if any one can move any token it sort of defeats the purpose.
My 2 cents,
rAk
All Players
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Bob
Rob
Dob
Hob
Nob
Or you could pop up a dialog box with radio buttons on it listing the players. The dialog box might be more usable as you could select and deselect as needed. Then again, if its a coding nightmare go with the menu.
Once again, this isn't needed so much for maps once you have the FOG/Vision Radius double overlay worked out but if you do go with the player handouts as thumbnail selectable it would be nice to have the ability to show them to only some of the players.
Of course, this begs the question if the thumbnail is a good idea for handouts. I still like it as it saves the handouts with the campaign that the DM can make visible as needed. This would be great for the Mod concept of dungeoning where long naratives, graphics, etc. became easier to manage.
The reason I say put it under strict token management is that if any one can move any token it sort of defeats the purpose.
My 2 cents,
rAk
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Guest
This would be very useful in my games also. Being able to send pictures, maps, soundfiles, etc.
You already have the Connection/Token lists area, perhaps an indicator that there is data available to view on a per character or group basis (maybe right-click in list to see available items for review (with option to dismiss?). If the they are hidden, maybe flash the Title Bar to get attention.
-David
You already have the Connection/Token lists area, perhaps an indicator that there is data available to view on a per character or group basis (maybe right-click in list to see available items for review (with option to dismiss?). If the they are hidden, maybe flash the Title Bar to get attention.
-David