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Old 02-20-2023, 06:24 PM   #1
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I think VTTs have become such a robust thing-unto-themselves that they transcend just being considered "software" or "apps." Alain should brainstorm with Phil and come up with a coherent, distinct VTT policy for (a) Assets (art, text) and (b) rules implementations (scripting, ruleset configuration files).

It really has evolved into a whole different animal than, say, character creation apps, or social media platforms (remember webring?).

Just saying.

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Old 02-20-2023, 07:56 PM   #2
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As they are made and run by different companies, each with their own license and use terms this can get pretty tangled too.
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The comments of the DeDiceManCometh bear consideration; we want games to be fun but we must also protect the intellectual work of humans.
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Old 04-30-2023, 10:57 PM   #4
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It really has evolved into a whole different animal than, say, character creation apps, or social media platforms (remember webring?).
VTTs were how my group kept gaming during the covid shutdowns. They aren't the same as playing face-to-face, but they can be useful when that isn't possible.

The usual arrangement seems to be an app, and various game-specific plug-in modules.
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Old 11-07-2023, 09:18 PM   #5
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I think VTTs have become such a robust thing-unto-themselves that they transcend just being considered "software" or "apps." Alain should brainstorm with Phil and come up with a coherent, distinct VTT policy for (a) Assets (art, text) and (b) rules implementations (scripting, ruleset configuration files).

It really has evolved into a whole different animal than, say, character creation apps, or social media platforms (remember webring?).

Just saying.

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Virtual Tabletop Tools (VTTs) have indeed grown into something more than just typical software or apps. They're a whole ecosystem on their own. Alain and Phil should definitely put their heads together and develop a clear policy for assets and rules implementation within VTTs. It's a unique category, quite different from character creation apps or social media platforms, as you mentioned. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
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