I was recently a bit surprise by seeing video of RPG tables where everyone has a laptop, and I even saw a thread about whether GM allowing only paper sheet are reasonable
However, on my experience (and I am part of big club, so I interact with a lot of players), some GM have a laptop or tablet especially in the era of .pdf books, but most player would use only paper.
So I am curious what’s your take on electronic device, is it fully banned at your table, a GM only tool, a stuff that some player may use for note taking ? Or do you use VTT technology like you would online when playing in person ?
Why would it be banned?!
I honestly can’t remember the last time someone in one of my groups used pen and paper. Mostly (but not always) the dice have remained though!
Some people, especially kids (no shade, I’m mostly talking about myself when I was younger) have difficulties focusing on the game when the distraction machine is in front of them, leading to DMs restricting or banning their use.
Why have the dice. Just click a button.
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Pen/paper is better then some screen with endless distractions. I personally wouldn’t play if everyone was on their computer. Might as well just play from home.
Lets just say I don’t agree. I find paper so frustrating. I lose it, or I can’t decipher what I’ve written. I forget it on some sessions… It’s an ADHD disaster. But with a laptop, even if I forget it, I can still use my phone to access the character.
I even use digital dice rollers when it’s not a PITA to share the results with the rest of the table.