[plug] I am a genius...[warning novel ahead]

[Adam Hewitt]

On 05/12/2003, at 10:01 AM, Patrick Tehvand wrote:

> A couple of issues,
>
> all players would need a laptop or pc handy,

True, half of my D&D crew already have laptops...the other half would 
probably spend a couple of hundred in order to do this (I would install 
linux and a very basic X just for running this)

> our gaming table is pretty damn full already with books, dice, cola, 
> big
> arse grid paper etc. so having pc's there would probably make it
> collapse.

Also true, however you could then move your gaming session from the 
kitchen table to the lounge room, use the coffee table for your 
maps/dice rolling and relax in the comfort of a lounge suite with a 
laptop on your lap. Also keep in mind that the laptop doesn't need to 
be used *that* much so you could 'sleep' it and put it next to you.

>
> as a side note, all the stats research and increasing is all part of 
> the
> leveling up "fun" why would you _want_ to streamline it?
>

The levelling up is only part of the benefit. There is also the notes 
passing, adjusting HP's during battles, deleting and adding items 
easily without destroying your character sheet, keeping track of your 
missile weapon numbers etc etc. Your would also never have to 
transcribe your character sheet when the paper starts wearing thin...or 
if they bring out a new version for that matter...simply download the 
new version of the software and import your character and have the new 
version tell you what the differences are and what you need to sort 
out. There are many lateral benefits that can be applied.

Adam.