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February 6th, 2023, 07:20 #31
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With all due respect I didn't say anything about people not being able to install software. They aren't committing to install it, which is their own choice. Has nothing to do with skill levels, so no need to make people sound like dufuses just because they don't want to put software on their pc. You are also ignoring my point about being able to connect to a game using certain functionality that doesn't need a full complement of software. I have a feeling this conversation is going nowhere... I am frankly a little shocked to see people putting down a basic idea that would add functionality.
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February 6th, 2023, 07:26 #32Got a Bug - Click & FOLLOW the procedure here, it will save time
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February 6th, 2023, 09:23 #33
I think the main thing that FG users are concerned about is the dev time sync that major changes to the architecture would create. Also some people will always give feedback that can be perceived as negative if there are requests for features that they don't want/need. FG has a very limited number of developers, what might seem simple from the outside is very often a major task - FG has been around for nearly 20 years and has upwards of 2,000 official DLC products (not to mention community created DLC), so it can be difficult to introduce changes in architecture/functionality and maintain backwards compatibility - for example, moving to Unity took a number of years, just to maintain similar functionality and backwards compatibility with FG Classic.
When anyone posts about new functionality requests, things they see as major improvements, other FG users aren't always going to agree with you - for a wide variety of reasons. We all use FG in different ways and so have different requirements. Making suggestions is great, but also don't be surprised when people don't agree with you - an FG user isn't going to want to see hundreds of FG dev hours spent on something they aren't interested in. As already mentioned, FG has a limited number of developers - all of whom are already dedicated to projects in Smiteworks' current plans/vision, so dev hours are very valuable and users are always going to want to see those hours spent on things they want or see as important.
Keep making suggestions, keep adding to/voting on entries in the FG wishlist and have some discussions, engaging the users you want to discuss with. You're not going to change the minds of everyone, so be selective in how you engage and don't be put off by people who don't agree with you.Private Messages: My inbox is forever filling up with PMs. Please don't send me PMs unless they are actually private/personal messages. General FG questions should be asked in the forums - don't be afraid, the FG community don't bite and you're giving everyone the chance to respond and learn!
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February 6th, 2023, 09:27 #34
All of these suggestions are great and would make things better.
Most of them ignore the current architecture. The Fantasy Grounds software is the server. It is where the data lives. For any interaction with the data the server needs to be on and reachable.
For the tablet or mobile version. It isnt trivial. As many mention they want to have 27 things open most of the time so how would they see these things on a mobile device with small screen? If enough information cant be displayed in a useful manner on a small screen then its not worth investigating further. If enough info can be displayed then the considerations become licensing and technical.
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February 6th, 2023, 10:28 #35
Tonight I had a new player to DnD and FG that couldn't connect to my server because I had to restart my computer while he was still logged into my server. The server thought he was already logged in and wouldn't allow him in again. Instead of wasting more time, holding the other 6 players back, we played and I streamed the game through discord so he could play while watching my screen. He told me that regardless of the problem of getting into the app, the fact that he could watch my discord stream made him feel like he was apart of the game. I really do think that mobile/tablet access would really draw newer players into a sometimes confusing VTT.
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February 6th, 2023, 11:14 #36Got a Bug - Click & FOLLOW the procedure here, it will save time
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February 6th, 2023, 11:16 #37Got a Bug - Click & FOLLOW the procedure here, it will save time
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February 6th, 2023, 12:24 #38FGU Ultimate|OGL 1.0a forever | Open RPG Creative (ORC) license!
I play and GM everything and anything!
Come join me and make some memories of another life.
DMing Curse of Strahd with 6 wonderful people.
Playing 5e in Midgard with Sir Greystone
Playing Rolemaster and Fallout 2d20 with GM Max
Playing Against the Darkmaster with Kergan
Solo Roleplaying to become a better GM and experiment with systems that aren't as popular.
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February 6th, 2023, 14:00 #39Got a Bug - Click & FOLLOW the procedure here, it will save time
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February 6th, 2023, 14:17 #40
Throwing my 2 cents in. I played this weekend on Roll20 and DnD Beyond as a player. What a mess that was. I could not get into my character sheet for over an hour. Just because it is web based don't think that it is automatic. I do understand the upsides of always being able to get into character sheet and would like to see that somehow as a functionality, but really like the aspect of FGU as is. I like my developer hours spent on including auras (ha ha) into the core system.
I will continue to say it, I am so glad I invested in FG over Foundry, Roll20 and DnD Beyond.
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