FOUNDRY VTT Is the the best Virtual Tabletop

I like Foundry a lot, and all the other VTTs are great, too!
This is the best channel to learn Foundry VTT: / @encounterlibrary
This is that module I was talking about:
www.vttassets....
Twitter: / harnikrocks
Instagram: / harnikr

[@polyhedron3386]

The one-year-later version of this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIHdpndrnb2qaK8

[@Dthenn]

Bold title with immediate clarification in the video. I like your style.

[@Ashorisk]

don stop making content, this was easy listening and pretty enjoyable

[@polyhedron3386]

Thanks! I'll try to keep it up.

[@AoiNoSakura.]

I second this comment

[@polyhedron3386]

Made an updated version of this video if it's helpful kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIHdpndrnb2qaK8

[@runarodinsson7032]

This is the video that convinced me to switch over to Foundry. After getting started I spent approximately 3 days just messing around with it and setting up the modules I want. It's so versatile and moddable! Thanks for the video man, hope this channel gets bigger!

[@MrKenpachi28]

Damn, concise, relatable and authentic YT-er; you're like a unicorn. I've been using R20 for over 2 years and I have just learned (literally this morning) how far Foundry has finally come. Excited to make the switch finally. Also, you instantly earned a sub with this.

[@polyhedron3386]

That's awesome! And thank you so much for your kind words! Let me know how your Foundry session goes :)

[@Beardfascade]

That blind loyalty line definitely got a laugh out of me. Thanks, I think this is what I needed to make that $50 plunge!

[@polyhedron3386]

Awesome! Let me know how your first Foundry session goes.

[@JamesMumm]

After looking around endlessly on KZbin and Reddit and going down the same rabbit hole of doom, this video was the MOST HELPFUL thing I have seen.

[@polyhedron3386]

Glad it was useful! I just made an one-year-later version kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIHdpndrnb2qaK8

[@BrunoAssis88]

It's a pleasure to have content creators like you around here. You were really enjoyable, discussed the pain points for most people (instead of doing a boring "feature by feature comparison"), clarified the title in the first seconds; and did everything under 10 minutes. You gained a sub :D

[@polyhedron3386]

Thank you so much! That's exactly what I was going for :)

[@sebastianwill126]

If you need a mail client as a module we can work something out :) I was referred to your video here, thank you for all the kind words! I will be monitoring the comment section if anyone has some general answers about Foundry and/or the dndbeyond integration in particular. The one thing that is really astonishing for me is the community, too: I never encountered such a large group of people on the internet being so relaxed, helpful and supportive. So many people just go an extra mile to help people with their questions, it's amazing to see.

[@polyhedron3386]

Hey Sebastian! Awesome that you found your way here. I've had several people ask me about your module on reddit and I pointed most of them to that great video from Encounter Library, which is how I learned about VTTA in the first place!

[@sebastianwill126]

@@polyhedron3386 Thanks for spreading the word! I really like your enthusiasm you are transporting on your video (and being it only 10mins long it's so much more watchable as my 40min ramblings which I do improvise for the most parts). I just released some info about the next chrome version/module version kombo on my channel, too, check it out if you got the time

[@mikedividr]

just dropping in to say this guy is gonna blow up

[@polyhedron3386]

Shhh don't tell anybody.

[@collinsmcrae]

Great video. I love Fantasy Grounds though. The learning curve is fairly steep, but after a few sessions I had it down. I’ve also never had any trouble teaching it to players, even those not too computer savvy. I think the player experience is fairly intuitive.

[@PatrickJoannisse]

I know this video is 3 weeks old now, but holy fuck I just tried Foundry and I'm sold. This thing is insane.

[@polyhedron3386]

RIGHT?! I love it so much.

[@dndrecommend7993]

Love that energy at 9:33 XD I can't wait to check my emails on Foundry! UPDATE: just updated this comment from my Foundry install!

[@TheSpartan238]

Polyhed-Ron lol... I’ll show myself out. Subscribed

[@polyhedron3386]

Haha you got me

[@MrJoeyWheeler]

Foundry is such a good VTT that within 1 year of running my games on it, I managed to convert 6 of my friends and 2 of my friends' friends to using it for DMing purposes. Considering I'm the only one who had to pay for a license initially, that is some insane marketing power. Word of Mouth does a lot - but experiencing it for free? Even better.

[@topy706]

got foundry and cancelled my roll20 pro. its a night to day difference.

[@AlexisGraf]

Great video. Your views on the community and modules with VTT finally convinced me to give it a shop.

[@chrissanz-agero1888]

Excellent video that helped me make the call back when you posted it. We played on Roll20 for years, also tried Fantasy Grounds (Ultimate version $10 per month), then went back to Roll20 ($8 per month Pro version) for several years. After much debate and research (and viewing videos like yours), my group moved to Foundry VTT (one person, GM, one time $50 dollar purchase). Yes, even though we had purchased the resource books on Roll20, we still switched and we are NEVER going back to Roll20. We also all switched to DnDBeyond to create and import characters and for all resource and sourcebooks (DDB and Foundry VTT can be linked via a Chrome extension). So FOUNDRY VTT with DNDBEYOND for the ultimate gaming experience. We also use Foundry's in-game Video but Discord's free audio running in the background.

[@theoldkobold]

foundry is fucking nightmare having someone join you is a herculean task

[@357Dejavu]

So if I have the source books on D&D beyond does that mean I can import the new subclass ability’s to foundry?

[@JayTheTapp]

Great video, you really communicate well. Would watch more videos about VTT and gaming. Keep up the good work!

[@PeterNorthsLeftTesticle]

Its funny that you wrote off Fantasy Grounds because it has a learning curve. It makes me, at least, doubt the rest of your analysis if you didn't actually look at it. It fully supports a huge number of games - practically any system out there can be supported and played via the CoreRPG generic ruleset and it has over 20 licensed RPG rulesets right now. It is as full featured as a VTT comes. But... I absolutely hear your "use whatever you want you aren't cheating on anyone" approach. Whatever keeps you gaming is my thought. :)

[@D0Nmega666]

Foundry has a way harder learning curve. You have to find and install all kinds of modules to do simple tasks

[@alexgreychuck7605]

It's got support for all of the Forged in the dark titles. Also great hosting options that avoid some of the pratfalls of other VTT's. Great Op-ed vid! Looking forward to more of your content.

[@Bloodysugar]

Using it for some day now, and I'm in love. Way beyond Roll20 indeed. It's a bit overwhelming at first, there's a learning curve, but it's not a big deal. In fact tool's complexity is always there to facilitate the use ingame. For instance the macro system is deep, but when you use it in game it makes everything so easy for players... "go on your character sheet, click on the skill you want a macro of, drag and drop to your macro bar, use it". It takes players 1mn to understand how to use the macro bar, 10mn to fill it at will, and then you can play for hours without having to open your sheet and lose time to look for skills. About communities I don't have a full view of it, I'm just following the one about Cyberpunk Red system, and boy... I'm stroked by its reactivity, its efficiency and its seriousness. Pretty kind guys too.

[@PyramKing]

Fully AGREE! I just jumped into Foundry recently and running my first game (Curse of Strahd). Just started making my own videos on Foundry as well as now streaming my game. Of course I am still just learning - so it is kind of an epic cluster at this point. But I am having a wonderful time. Great video and you inspired me to jump into Foundry.

[@digitaljanus]

Was just VTT shopping and checking reviews and found this awesome one so I'm just feeding the algorithm!

[@tracycade3088]

you have just earned another sub. Your content is incredibly polished keep it up man.

[@polyhedron3386]

Thanks! That means a lot :)

[@mr.horseshoe2301]

I really wish I discovered Foundry before I wasted a ton of money on FG. Expensive lesson learned. I can never go back.

[@polyhedron3386]

Maybe one day someone will write a module that lets you import from FG to Foundry :(

[@caster-]

I mean, if you used and took anything from your purchases, its not wasted money. But yeah, if feels bad to find something you would have preferred after spending

[@EviIM0nk3y]

What didn’t you like about fantasy grounds?

[@lucs028]

I'm pretty sure fg is still way better than foundry

[@EviIM0nk3y]

Lucas Savicki I’m still confused regarding payment option with foundry. Does it require a patreon subscription?

[@FongBot]

Even two years later, it's still good to hear that someone else also feels like Fantasy Grounds is too much for them lol.

[@scrotymcboogerballs6756]

Its honestly wild to me that one can put out such high quality videos on par with the biggest creators on this topic, yet have only a fraction of their subscribers. But stay positive, you never know when the algorithm might suddenly reward you!

[@polyhedron3386]

Thanks! Just started posting again and will try to keep it up :)

[@Artemisthemp]

I think Roll20 was the first VTT and I think the main reason it's still popular is due being F2P unlike FGU or Foundry VTT

[@vegaserik44]

Fantasy Grounds came out 8 years before Roll20.

[@Artemisthemp]

@@vegaserik44Funny Roll20 is so ancient in comparison or at less what I seen.

[@crushingit5128]

Dude you are awesome. Love to see you play out your campaigns on a VTT system.

[@jessicaryan9820]

Exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you!

[@luckymikemadziar]

Thank you so much for this video. You and I are a lot alike, not just the whole daughters thing...

[@wurmhyperon2635]

Really liked your video man! Thanks for that. Now I'm off to buy Foundry.

[@werewolf1336]

stop apologizing for your opinion. You like foundry and you make it clear. Comparisons = OKAY but damn, man. Stop apologizing for them!

[@asaxander740]

My biggest problem is cost. Me and my players are poor ass college students and getting them into a VTT is a copper plated pain in the ass. Ive been using Tabletop simulator as a stopgap. The Nice thing about TTS is that it is cheap and there are thousands of mods to use. So streaming that has helped with my games so much.

[@Ben-ew9eu]

I already use foundry, but I liked to hear how awesome the program and the community around is anyways

[@The_Lunatic_Toad]

What about an update of how you feel now half a year later?

[@katiconyt]

I like roll20 more for official campaigns, but foundry for original campaigns and maps

[@jimmeier547]

It's been over a half year, what are your thoughts on Foundry seven months later?

[@trippwood2479]

And how would you rate TaleSpire in the mix?

[@jasonwojtyna]

Subscribed - loved your presentation, and planning on buying Foundry based on your recommendation. Thank you - looking forward to checking out your other content; great work!

[@polyhedron3386]

Thank you so much!

[@grizzlyspets1161]

Hey man any chance you could do a foundry basics or beginner guide? I'm thinking real hard about switching. But like when ever you start something new the learning curve can be difficult.

[@polyhedron3386]

I could do that! Though honestly the channel Encounter Library is the best at it, check him out!

[@SheppiTSRodriguez]

Yes... Foundry is such an upgrade to roll20, if you play Pathfinder, or Pathfinder 2e, or DnD 5e its superior in every way

[@kabobawsome]

I appreciate that, in Foundry, support for Pathfinder 1E, specifically, is more than just marginal, like it is in Roll20. Sure, it's there, but it's not very well supported (they could have easily put the whole ruleset in, legally, as long as they changed names, but they just have core only for some reason). Sure, Foundry's Pathfinder system doesn't have it all working yet, but they are working on it, unlike Roll20, which is totally stagnant. And it's crowdsourced, so I regularly see messages in the Discord that are just like "Hey, programmed in every single class feature of every single base class, here they are, enjoy!"

[@paulbarrowcliffe3949]

So... after many years of using Roll20 I decided to take a look at Foundry. The first thing I tried to do was create a character sheet for the system I want to play ( Pathfinder 2nd ed). But I can't seem to do that without paying money (PLEASE correct me if I am wrong and point me at where I can do so). What do I need to do?

[@greyraingames]

I am considering getting a virtual tabletop for a completely custom game system. So I dont need any of the official rules licenses, but I do need something that will allow for a custom rule set. Any recommendations for which would be the best for this? If it helps any, my game is a cooperative dungeon crawler with no GM, and uses a dice pool mechanic rather than a d20. Its something of a cross between the D&D adventure system board games and descent.

[@Commentoidiota]

You kinda sold me, here. As soon as I have a decent pc (and my roll20 plus runs out) I'll give Foundry a try

[@gtytus]

bro, i subscribed

[@tinaprice4948]

I have only played Fantasy Grounds and I had no problems learning how to play and what to do, maybe it's alot harder for DM's?

[@DiomedesRangue]

I didnt know the binge watcher guy liked dnd. Welcome to the community dude!

[@RCstinger]

Great video! Which VTT is the best for customization and homebrew style games?

[@andykaufman7620]

Foundry needs to support Mutants and Masterminds 3e

[@CihanSan]

That was really helpful, thank you!

[@LeKoda]

That's a fantastic outro XD

[@jesse0317]

I think I may give Foundry a shot. I currently use Fantasy Grounds Unity and have gotten pretty good as using it as GM and player. I will echo that it does have a bit of learn curve but after a couple of games initially my players were liking it. I also have a D&D Beyond account that I use for my at the table games as well.

[@aaronhumphrey3514]

I really dislike how rigidly tied to rule sets Foundry is. If you want to use variant or house rules you need to have web development skills or you need to get lucky and have someone make a module for what you want.

[@Ashorisk]

Hi, to some extend you always need specific skills to alter the system some things are easy doabnle, other need some skills in webtechnology i dont rly see the difference to other VTTs

[@charless2450]

I'm looking at making the jump (finally) to Foundry from Fantasy Grounds Unity, as that product is going to be a little too steep of a learning curve for a group I will be GMing for in a couple months. Since I have D&D Beyond (LOVE it!), I love the fact that my players can use their character sheets on that and have them linked directly to Foundry. As such, I'm looking at a ton of KZbin videos on Foundry to try and get a better feel for it. Which leads me to ask, in regards to what you said near the end, do you still feel the same about Foundry?

[@Pike27]

So do you think the same in (almost) a year? Great video! I have been using Roll20 for about 5 years now (oh my, time flies), however I spent no dime on it. I always wanted the dynamic lighting effect, though I never got to subscribe to it. I really don't like subscription models... Now that we have this alternative, it looks tempting. Really, really tempting.

[@davidbabbitt1839]

But what if someone does not use D&D Beyond or 5e what benefit does Foundry have over Fantasy Grounds? Creating character sheets, importing modules, rulesets for 1e, 2e, OSR systems, etc etc

[@Grayald]

Nice. I heard about this one before but forgot about it, and my players and I are looking to transition from roll20 after our current campaign, since they don't need white guys.

[@WaldoWally]

Thanks! Great video! Super helpful

[@ptanstaafl]

One factor I hardly see mentioned in these videos, is that Roll20 has tablet support. I have a couple of players using ipads to connect, with voice over discord.

[@FantasyGroundsAcademy]

Not having ACCESS offline to my content is a game breaker. Having to rely on another platform AND third party plugins to pull in our use official content is not a good model for accessibility. Foundry is great platform for homebrew and the more modern interface, but mainly as someone that would prefer or like to create their own content. However, IF I cannot take a couple batteries with a laptop and not be able access my content, it's almost dead to me. Foundry is the best "HOMEBREW" content host. I have seen & watched videos that claim that Foundry is only $50 dollars , that is a big nope. It is actually $50+, the cost of a DDB scraping tool Extension & a DDB account. So on average, 50+60+ (DDB Account Content), FGU Ultimate is USD, $150+ $30 for an 'official' PHB is about $180.00 dollars , depending on your license level or if you have a subscription account. Foundry is like twenty dollars less than FG or Roll20 and relies on two different and separate pieces to be functional for most official content. Purchasing the SAME content three time's IS for three different uses, needs, and overall experiences, it's the re-adaptation, and maintenance, you are paying for, not so much the same thing. Too many more points of potential failure. No thanks!

[@MrJoeyWheeler]

If you just port forward then the DM always has offline access. Only players don't (but then no VTT does that for players). If you don't have any scruples about it, there is an unauthorised plugin for foundry which makes things even easier. In any case, the root of your problem is the fact that you paid into D&D Beyond in the first place. You buy digital products only accessible in one place, you pay the price.

[@Dent42]

WTF is your microphone setup? And can you pls narrate my life?

[@jasonjacksonii1805]

Ummm ackshuleyy, you can get every module for free in fantasy grounds if you download them from The Trove

[@MikeRees]

I can't get past the demo of foundry. It feels like it physically lags to interact with, and I don't have a weak PC at all. Like, it takes a good half a second to move a token a tile after hitting an arrow key, and when I try and roll initiative it just logs me out (at least I think I'm rolling initiative? I haven't managed to get any rolls from a character sheet). I don't wanna sink money into it if they can't even present a demo of its functionality well.

[@DarrenMalin]

I have fantasy grounds ultimate. hardly use it as it takes a load of work to set up and my players did not like downloading the software and found connecting difficult.

[@martijnsanders8527]

"the foundry module that let's you import stuff directly from DNDBeyond into foundry including complete adventures" might be the most spectacular thing you have ever seen. But it is also a spectacular violation with the Terms of Service of DNDBeyond and according to copyright laws it can be seen as a spectacular pirating tool. As long as you are aware of this little detail... feel free to carry on.

[@polyhedron3386]

I don't know the details, but I'm not sure it's in breach, since essentially it downloads the maps and uploads them to foundry, and the maps are offered for download when you purchase something on DNDbeyond, and you can use those maps in your VTT. I'll ask the dev about this but I'm not sure this is more of a violation than printing the map for your physical game.

[@martijnsanders8527]

​@@polyhedron3386 Your own characters - i am pretty sure that is ok. Maps... maybe. Monsters, NPCs, magic items.... for sure not. Please check up the details yourself. Don't take other peoples word for it. If the tool violates the DNDBeyond ToS, users stand the risk of losing their full investment in DNDBeyond content. I know quite a lot of people with the legendary bundle.... does 600$+ entitle you to get the content out? or is that amount a little to bit to large to risk? Everybody should make their own choice.

[@sebastianwill126]

@@martijnsanders8527 Hi mate, Sebastian here. Before I started in the importer, I reached out to D&D Beyond to check on the legal side of doing this. I talked to one product manager of one of the three depts and showcased the functionality including monster import. I received an (informal) OK. I do believe in providing a bridge between both worlds, Foundry and DDB, therefore all links imported are eg back-linking to DDB instead of linking to Foundry entities (which would be doable). I do believe that copyright and paying artists, writers and other staff is mandatory for feeding families and receiving high-quality content. I do believe that DDB generates sales due to the integration and that's a great thing. Still: If Ddb reached out to me (and we are in contact), I absolutely find a solution that works for them and I loathe the idea of an public API and a secure (and probably less cumbersome) usage for everyone

[@AtcRomans116]

Personally for me I have bought more books in DnDBeyond due to the ability to import into foundry. Before that I had never bought anything on DDB.

[@scottforsyth5564]

I am on your arc of VTT discovery. Play some games in roll20( large community) but when I started my research I pulled the trigger on a FG unity license and 5E core bundle. Now I am ready to DM in VTT I am struggling. FG learning curve just is not conducive to my busy work and family life +n recruiting players to play. Just discovered foundry and still researching, My only hiccup is the $ 300 spent of FG lol...Great video and style, keep it up.

[@polyhedron3386]

Thanks! And yeah $300 is a steep investment to walk away from, might be worth it to invest the time and learn the platform. I'm very happy with Foundry, I've mostly been DMing on it and it's been great. The only downside I'm seeing is that sometimes when I switch to other tabs, when I get back to Foundry it freezes and I have to reload but it hasn't been a huge deal.

[@Ashorisk]

@@polyhedron3386 i have this issue too, but in chrome only :) .... never happens on firefox - i know this is probably no option for aDnD5 game :P

[@stephenfulford6227]

What are the chances D&D Beyond cracks down on the importing and makes you buy the sourcebooks outright in Foundry? I don't want to buy stuff on D&D Beyond if I can't use it on a VTT

[@TheSmeh45]

so im in the middle of that rabbit hole myself. I just got the ultimate sub for fg tonight because of the discounted campaigns/books, I can share them with my party members, and for the automation of combat scenarios, but immediately hit a wall with a clunky almost retro feeling UI. Are you saying with dndbeyond, I can purchase the books/campaigns though them and it will automatically be applied to foundry? and is there ease of access to my players to be able to roll characters and see rules without having to buy any books themselves?

[@Ashorisk]

as a hint there is also a FG exporter ... i dont know how it works, but you could take a closer look to it before buying the stuff again :)

[@SpookGod]

I use VTTs to display maps to players in-person predominantly, so I have a different sort of investment into VTTs. Still, once I tried Foundry, I couldn't go back to anything else. It's so much better than its competition in almost every way.

[@polyhedron3386]

I've been loving it. The only trouble I've had with it is that it sometimes slows down and then I have to refresh the page. But I did have the same issue with Roll20.

[@flipperbooch2194]

How’s it going using it only for the map, my group is going to need something so we can continue to play while we all go off to college.

[@SpookGod]

@@flipperbooch2194 I've done a few sessions online, still no complaints with it. It's still leagues ahead of every other VTT.

[@gabrielbomtempo2314]

I just wanna touch his beard hahahahahahhaha

[@hermeticserpent8045]

Is that the First Law Trilogy i spy?

[@augustovj]

Great video, valuable information! Thanks for sharing that. +1 subscriber

[@Veritas.0]

VTT Audience: Why doesn't this system come out? Why isn't this system supported? Also VTT Audience: Why buy the module? I can just copy the .pdf? Why buy the Ruleset? I can just download this other VTTs hard work? You get what you pay for, folks.

[@chucklarock8010]

I can't find a community to play dnd with and I'm on roll20 and been trying to join a game, but no one is answering their pms. Anybody know a discord community??

[@vamp614]

I'm looking at shifting from roll20 but I wanted to check how well Foundry works for playing games other than D&D. I wanna try running my World of Darkness: Orpheus game on it but don't wanna spend $50 for Foundry if I will have nothing but compatibility issues. I am totally willing to manually enter everything such as stats, actions, classes and such if it won't be a nightmare like I've experienced with roll 20. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[@Ashorisk]

hey there is a WoD system if i remembering right, just hop on the foundryVTT discord and give me a tell (Devoras) we can figure something out so you can test the system

[@vamp614]

@@Ashorisk Just joined and attempting to navigate the discord. I think I saw someone is making one.

[@thadrine]

I have been using roll20 since it came out, and I have a lot of problems with it, but I am having even more problems with Foundry. I do not play DnD though.

[@molec9657]

I'm sorry, I am totally new to this.... and love your review, however being "computer impatient" ... there is so much, too much information and it doesn't actually answer my questions. Unless what I am looking for is impossible? Our group played D&D 3.0... and it is most of us, our only social time (we are old, married, etc etc lol) So to sit at a table, watch each other roll dice and cheer, laugh....or cry.... it was our de-stressor:) I can't seem to find an online game for our group that - we can create characters together, watch online dice roll, put them to attributes, then play and see each others expressions (and talk). Playing and watching the dice roll to whatever outcome (as a group) is a big part of the fun, creating your character as a group..... is seriously like Christmas.... lol. Again, I'm sorry, I've watched, googled and looked, but being a Newbie to online things.... there was alot of information that just scared me away. Then, seeing your review, you are amazing and I hope to find out...if there is a system that is, or close to what I'm looking for? Thanks soooooo much if you find the time to answer!!!

[@dinorocks4887]

Have you seen anything with Tale Spire? I think it looks cool but I've only used roll20 (only been player not dm) I love the look of take spire tbh

[@MrBeav1982]

So far tale spire, for me, has been a very cool 3d map making tool. I have access to the alpha, but currently afaik The lack of in game character sheets (will be working on) , other players having to purchase, and small issues in it's early development that's to be expected I'm preferring foundry.

[@josemanuelcaballero1162]

I wuld say the interface is really nice, much better than roll20. But some systems are very green. For example, Cyberpunk is quite not yet there, while roll20 has a couple of very acceptable char sheets there.

[@stevehoyle2802]

cheating on my linux pc to watch this on my windows laptop

[@FrugzillA]

Hi Ron, I've been thinking on switching to Foundry VTT. Is it possible to run the game as DM on browser?

[@polyhedron3386]

Yep, whether you host the software locally or on The Forge like I do, you typically access it through your browser just like your players.

[@Calebgoblin]

Would you like to start a cult with me about Matt Colville's beard

[@badkepetz5419]

it sounds like this foundry thing is only for D&D right? are there any vtt for other rpg systems?

[@robertdennis5071]

Foundry supports many different RPG systems, currently (as of this comment), it supports 88 systems. I only play D&D 5e so I'm not sure how robust these other systems are but it is constantly growing and I would highly recommend that you check it out. And if monkeying around with port forwarding and trying to get your players to connect to you isn't your thing, there is an online option: The Forge (though there is a fee for this). I've been using Foundry for roughly 4 months as a DM and I like it way more than Roll20 or Fantasy Grounds. Just my opinion though.

[@polyhedron3386]

I've played D&D, Savage Worlds, and Blades in the dark on Foundry and it worked great! I know many more systems are supported.

[@mikem4432]

role 20 and Foundry fall short for actually running a game.. compared to Fantasy Grounds, that has so much automated, and combat tracker that it is way way better product overall. Fantasy Grounds is the top product, and the learning curve is not hard, but you do need to learn it, after one or two games your all set.

[@jerryb8840]

Well its been 2 years, do you still feel Foundry is the best?

[@polyhedron3386]

I do! Even made a video about it (a year ago, but I still think so) One Year Later - Is Foundry Still The Best? kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIHdpndrnb2qaK8

[@EviIM0nk3y]

Do I have to pay monthly?

[@Ashorisk]

no ! its a onetime purchase ! But you need a Computer and an internet connection to host it (this can be your personal computer, but you need a decent internet connection to make it work) In case you have a "slow" connection you probably would need to host it somewhere.

[@cubeistgames7985]

One issue. My reading of the DnD Beyond terms of sale and terms of use makes it appear to me that using tools like VTTA to import DnD Beyond assets into Foundry VTT violates those Ts and Cs.

[@polyhedron3386]

There's a comment here somewhere made by Sebastian the developer of VTTA that he actually showed the tool to a dndbeyond product manager and got their informal blessing. But of course it's up to you if you feel comfortable using it or not.

[@cube1us]

@@polyhedron3386 Yes, I read that - it was a actually reply to my initial comment on this issue on an Encounter Library video. But is was not a product manager it was community manager - so, much further down the food chain, and who may, or may not have been in a position to actually know anything at all about DnD Beyond / Fandom's T's and C's - or may have known: no way for us to know, really. It was not a "blessing" it was just that it apparently looked "okay" to them. The T's and C's are actually pretty clear in this regard: "scraping" is not allowed - and that is exactly what this module is doing. Footnote: I tried it on the free adventure "Frozen Sick". Even understanding that the scene's would not import, it got about 20% or so into the material importing and then got stuck (and even that, inconsistently - I tried several times). It depends on how the HTML is constructed for its functionality.

[@Ashorisk]

@@cube1us so instead further discussing it or getting more in depth ... on the original Post, you are starting here again with the same assumption and ignore any information you got before ? .... you clearly have more information as in the beginning but ignore it, and decided your interpretation of their rules is superior to the Staff that is actually working for the company ?

[@cubeistgames7985]

Assumption my foot. I read the terms on the DanD Beyond website, in their terms of sale and terms of use. The language is quite clear. Have YOU read it? I’ll stack my ability to read contract language up against any “community manager” (read, PR/media rep) any day. Indeed I have written and enforced contract language that saved the organization I worked for millions of dollars.

[@yager6627]

Its to bad you don't show some of the soft ware.

[@joshualee6559]

did it age well?

[@coverchrg]

So, 10 minutes later and all I know about Foundry is that he loves it because of D&D Beyond connectivity. Nothing about its features or what makes it better, just that he had more fun playing with it. Pretty information-less as far as an introductory video goes.

[@cg8404]

Perhaps you're naturally a different style of learner? Because I came away from this video with a bunch of info about several different vtts, how they worked for this person, the nature of the communities of each, info about responsiveness of Foundry's developer, additional video recommendations for next steps and validation for my fascination with Matt Colville's beard. What are some videos you liked better? I'd love to check them out and see if maybe its just a style thing.

[@stevehoyle2802]

roll20's sub model sucks for me and it's not that great compared to FG for me. i have found fantasy grounds great for every system. but i've got a bit of xml experience for creation. the one down side is that you need players that know the system as well as the gm needs to know it. and the installing the software by players can be annoying to get. came here as i'm getting foundry to try out.

[@Siltoneous]

I like the system, and have enormous respect for what it's accomplished. However, I don't play D&D, and until it supports a way for players and GM's to access legitimately purchased and licensed content OTHER than D&D Beyond, I can't support it. I've salivated over the fantastic work the author of the WFRP 4th system on Foundry has performed, but I've been informed they have explicit license from Cubical 7 to do that kind of deep integration. The other systems? err... Copyright and IP are a damn mess, but companies must defend their rights, otherwise they loose it. It's a shame that dev's have to worry about that kind of thing, but they do. I suspect the ruleset developers will do what they will, and then cry "foul" and "how unfair" when some company forces them to take a ruleset down with a cease and desist; thus turning the company into the villian. Hey, I'll cheer Foundry and the developers on for their great work, but I won't purchase it until licensing and copyright are much more clear like they are with Fantasy Grounds and Roll20.

[@polyhedron3386]

I totally get it, and I think it's great that you make a point of supporting the publishers. Personally I use Foundry mainly for D&D5e, and I've invested heavily in DNDBeyond content so it works well for me. I'll do some more research on the other licenses as I start levering the other systems, I want try Blades In The Dark and WFRP4.

[@Ashorisk]

Hey, actually most of the ruleset developer actually contact the IP owning company or just stick to a charactersheet only rule (with no game mechanics).

[@jpschwieterman9226]

I used to play 1st and 2ned DnD. Now Id like to try 5th ed, use FoundryVTT BUT I'd like to use: www.dmsguild.com/browse.php?filters=0_0_0_0_0_0_45545_0&src=fid45545 . It's basically 5th ed but split up in to small adventures... Are the dmsguild.com adventures built for VTT (namely Fantasy Grounds) able to port over to Fantasy Grounds or would I have to use some sort of "module" to import the adventure on dmsguild.com?? It's confusing but Ive decided to use the FoundryVTT but concerned about my adventure choices. There are alot of solo adventures Id like to try at dmsguild that I don't see on DnD Beyond and thats a problem unless Im not finding them on DnDBeyond... You seem to have more xp in this. Whats you take?

[@hawkthetraveler6344]

Since the medium is a video I lost interest with it just being an audio blog. Would have loved to even just see some basic pictures of the interfaces while you talked if for no other reason than to help skip about to the foundry portions.

[@cassmi8783]

You must be new to vlogs...

[@diamend85]

you could do all that talk while actually showing how it looks like..

[@MichaelNNY]

Wow that was a waste of time. You spend more time reassuring me that the other systems are still good then showing me why Foundry is better.

[@davidrickey8841]

It hasn't been a year, but after half a year you still shouting its praises?

[@polyhedron3386]

Even more so! I've now run 2 campaigns on Foundry, both groups love it! (and so do I of course)

[@davidrickey8841]

@@polyhedron3386 Awesome! Thanks for taking some time to respond to a comment on an old video