![]() ![]() Looking to go bigger, or need to establish an original setting? Townscaper, a tiny city builder game, is incredibly helpful for people who want to construct elaborate buildings and towns that look enticing to explore. ![]() Dungeon Scrawl isn’t too complicated, but for game masters who want a very simple process, Dungeon Map Doodler is an even more accessible and simple map maker. ![]() Dungeon Scrawl is a free web tool that creates maps that can then be imported into virtual tabletop programs or uploaded to an image host. If your players crack open a crypt, it can be super helpful to whip up a quick map. With digital games, the game master has a little more freedom in showing things off - it’s easier to pop an image into a Discord channel than pass it around the table, for instance. Tabletop Simulator Image: Berserk Games Tools and tricksĪ clever game master always has a few tricks up their sleeve, whether that’s a surprise villain waiting in the wings or a secret door leading to a treasure-filled dungeon. If you’re not willing to drop the money, or you don’t need the finer features, Roll 20 is a perfectly good free alternative. My husband and I are using Foundry Virtual Tabletop for a Savage Worlds campaign, and while it’s paid, the versatility and accessibility is worth it. Need something a little more sophisticated for a dungeon crawl or elaborate campaign? Roll 20 and Foundry Virtual Tabletop offer a host of tools for both players and game masters and allow everything from setting up a soundtrack to tracking feats and fumbles. If you’re looking for something a little more tangible, Tabletop Simulator is a popular choice for many games, as it offers the tactile feel of moving minis around a map or rolling a critical success. There are a few ways to go about setting up your game, but Discord is a surprisingly adept organizational tool - and, depending on the game you’re playing and the systems it uses, it may be enough to host your game on its own with the addition of a dice-rolling bot and a little bit of prep. Welcome to Polygon Summer Camp ! This summer we’re bringing you the best and brightest stories, all about camp vibes, that will make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside. ![]()
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