![]() Using virtual tabletops like Roll20 takes some getting used to, but it’s definitely worth putting in the effort and scaling that learning curve. I would happily use both if that’s what our D&D group wanted. I would say that Fantasy Grounds has a slightly easier learning curve and requires less preparation time, and Roll20 has more functionality and some fun add-on features, but the difference is marginal and likely down to your own preference. But if you like to move tokens around a map, with sound effects and built-in functionality, such as initiative and HP trackers, then there’s very little to choose from besides Roll20 and Fantasy Grounds. For a pure theater of the mind approach, Skype or Zoom has worked best for us. We play remotely via, Skype, Zoom, Fantasy Grounds, or Roll20, all of which have varying levels of accessibility, versatility, and ease of use. How Do We Play? Playing remotely can take many forms. ![]() WotC recently released some exceptional material to help people to continue playing during quarantine, but there is already a huge amount of content available, as well as many different ways to play online. ![]() In fact, since the UK went into lockdown (seven weeks ago at time of writing), I’ve been playing more D&D than ever, sometimes up to three or four times a week. But one thing in my life remains constant, in spite of all the chaos and disruption we’re seeing throughout the world, I still want to play Dungeons & Dragons. Times are strange, there’s no doubt about it.
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