In case anybody's planning on playing online...

[Ghsdkgb]

...whether play-by-post or chatroom or Skype or whatever, I'm going to be running an online game soon, so I made up some .doc versions of the character sheets, that can be typed into for ease of sharing:

http://rapidshare.com/files/380072362/Dresden.zip.html

So, in case any of you want them, I've decided to upload and share them here. I've only done the Character Phases worksheet and the Character Sheet so far. I have yet to even look at the town I'll be creating for my campaign, so I haven't made those sheets yet.

Use 'em or don't, just thought I'd share them.

[SoulCatcher78]

Looks great, thanks for sharing them!

[Valarian]

I'm hoping to run a Dresden Files game using Fantasy Grounds II once the current Summerland game is concluded. I'm working on a character sheet now for the software for us to use.

[sanchez]

wait...is this like a dresden files type game online?

[Valarian]

Yup. We'll be playing using software that mimics the tabletop experience, using text chat instead of speech. The game runs a little slower as it's written, not spoken, communication. We've found that in-character roleplay and story are actually improved as a result (compared with face to face).

I'll be running the game with the Friday night group.

[sanchez]

is it a software thing you have to download, or is it anything you have to pay to do? im asking these questions cause i didnt know there was anything like this that could be done.

[SoulCatcher78]

Yes it has to be purchased but has been around for quite a while and is a stable gaming platform (as far as sharing maps, etc with your group).

[Ghsdkgb]

Huh. We always just used an AIM chatroom and sent .docs and .pngs for charsheets and maps. The chatroom has a built-in diceroller, so it's served us well.

[Valarian]

I'm hoping to run a Dresden Files game using Fantasy Grounds II once the current Summerland game is concluded. I'm working on a character sheet now for the software for us to use.

Well, I finished up the character sheet and I'm ready to run a game once I get the time. If I can figure out how to get a screenshot up, I'll post one for people to have a look at.

[drnuncheon]

Anyone looking for an excellent free alternative to software like Fantasygrounds should check out RPTools.net. I've been using Maptool plus Skype for my D20 fantasy game for a few months now and it has been almost like having a dining room table that somehow stretches from Pennsylvania to Colorado.