Why You Should Consider Using a VTT
VTTs have been around awhile, but from perusing various forum and blog posts, I get the impression that many gamers are unaware of their benefits. They're not just for virtual gaming sessions. They work extremely well for face to face games. So well, in fact, that you might want to reconsider investing in miniatures, terrains, etc. First off, I'll admit that there are a couple of big downsides to VTTs. If you use a PC at work all day, then staring at a screen as part of your RPG hobby may not be appealing. For me, this is definitely true towards Friday, when my eyes are pretty tired after finishing work. Second, the technical issues can be intimidating. I use Maptool, and Maptool connectivity can leave much to be desired. Plus, if you're using another software for voice, you have to deal with dropped calls and loss in sound quality. Having said all that, the benefits of a VTT outweigh the negatives. When they work (and I should note that the majority of the time, these