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 ?

  • wise_pancake@lemmy.ca
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    1 day ago

    When I started DMing digitally during Covid I liked it so much more

    It was way easier to look things up, I liked that I could make the maps interactive and they were a higher fidelity than marker on mats.

    So for me as a DM I want at least an iPad and my phone even if running a game in person. I made myself a few apps to help run the game smoother and set up encounters.

    As a player I’m fine with paper only, I did buy spell cards and stuff while DMing and those are great for playing.