There are ALOT of promising TTRPGs coming out this year. The reason I think #DrawSteel has an (ahem) edge is the VTT angle. If they can successfully launch a VTT custom built for their game I think they will have cornered a very large market that’s been widely ignored. - ThreadSky

undiscoveredlands.bsky.social • 36 days ago

There are ALOT of promising TTRPGs coming out this year. The reason I think #DrawSteel has an (ahem) edge is the VTT angle. If they can successfully launch a VTT custom built for their game I think they will have cornered a very large market that’s been widely ignored.

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undiscoveredlands.bsky.social•36 days ago

Don’t get me wrong. VTTs like Roll20 are great, but they are a great platform for playing “many” games. There are lots of allowances being made in the UX to create a fluid platform that can apply to any TTRPG.

undiscoveredlands.bsky.social•36 days ago

I prefer playing DnD on Beyond because it’s just easier to me. I run games for 9 year olds online and they can pick it up real fast.

undiscoveredlands.bsky.social•36 days ago

I think @mattcolville.bsky.social has the right idea by getting a VTT up and running to support his new game. TTRPGs require people to play with, and making a platform that’s easy to use and super accessible is the right strategy to get there.

undiscoveredlands.bsky.social•36 days ago

I haven’t used PF’s Nexus but I imagine it’s a similar thing. If @hellomcdm.bsky.social can get the Draw Steel VTT up relatively close to following launch, I think it will have a big impact on adoption.

jon.stodle.net•36 days ago

Not only their own VTT, but others too. Allowing other implementations to use the content from the rules will make Draw Steel such an easy game to pick up if you play digitally. Yeah, they have a solid first party VTT, but it can also be supported in your VTT of choice.

slimarms.bsky.social•36 days ago

I have to agree with you. I’ve played TTRPG’s online for a few years and used a variety of different software. But the focus that the Codex has on the Draw Steel system and language makes it a phenomenal experience to run games, even now in a pre-alpha state!

jesteroc.bsky.social•35 days ago

So is it still closed too the general public? I’m interested in giving it a go but last i checked it was not available, so I’m looking to Foundry

slimarms.bsky.social•35 days ago

It’s still in pre-alpha so it’s a closed testing pool but you can sign up in the DMHub Discord if you want to be a playtester 😊

There is a bit of a backlog at the moment due to increased interest after the last Designer Q&A with MCDM but that’s the best way to get in at the moment.

jesteroc.bsky.social•35 days ago

So if you sign up, do you just become a player, or will you get the ability to run your own games with your friends?

slimarms.bsky.social•35 days ago

Initially you just get access for yourself and the team will usually try and get you into at least one playtest. There is quite a few people now so shouldn’t have trouble finding a game. You and your friends can all apply though and say you would like to get access together

slimarms.bsky.social•35 days ago

If you want a polished experience though, now is not the time to get involved and you might be better off using another VTT until the Codex is a bit closer to release

jesteroc.bsky.social•35 days ago

Thanks!!

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