Playing tabletops online used to be novel. Now, it’s almost expected that you’ll be able to find a way to play Dungeons and Dragons or Pathfinder through a VTT (Virtual Tabletop.) And it’s easy to do, if the system you’re playing is popular. There are dedicated teams, some official, some fans, who work tirelessly to keep those games not only functional, but automatic and seamless in their digital integration.

Another dark night, fog rolling out of sewer grates as a lifeless body lays waiting in an alley for someone to turn it over and delve into their mysterious death. Sometimes it seems like finding a new mystery is the easy part, but where do you start with a Virtual Tabletop for City of Mists? Well, throw on your overcoat and get ready for an all nighter as we find out how to spot the perfect game that scratches your itch for mystery.

You may have heard of D100s before, whether it’s rolling on a wild magic table while playing D&D, or in passing when games such as Call of Cthulu or Cyberpunk Red come up in conversation. While the sheer volume of numbers you can roll may sound intimidating, rolling a D100 just involves two ten-sided dice: a D10 and a percentile die (shaped like the image above), both of which are included in any standard rpg dice set. 

Every Professional GM asks themselves the same questions: What if my players don’t like my games? How do I know if I’m doing a good job? What if I’m not good enough? Answering these questions can be very difficult as each of these are very subjective. Each GM has their own style, resources and preferences. What works for one, may not work for another. Listening to “Dos and Don’ts” is a good start but runs into the problem of subjectivity once the fluff is finished. 

If you and your crew want to venture the high seas chasing glory and gold, then the PG system will facilitate that, but if your party is going to be playing online, the Virtual Tabletop (VTT) you choose can determine if your game will sink or sail.

Avatar Legends: the Roleplaying Game is quickly becoming one of the most popular Powered by the Apocalypse RPGs on the market, with its focus on cinematic roleplay and narrative-first rules being a big selling point. For that reason, choosing the right virtual tabletop to run Avatar Legends can be crucial, as too much or too little can impede the flow of play. There are many options available online — let’s figure out which one’s right for you!

If you’re looking to play Blades in the Dark online, the first thing you’ll need to decide is which virtual tabletop, or VTT, to use. Fortunately, you have a number of options to help you immerse your players in the haunted city of Doskvol and bedevil their scoundrels with all manner of ghosts, demons, horrors from beyond the veil, and of course, those meddling bluecoats.

So you’re getting ready to begin a new campaign on StartPlaying.Games and you’re overwhelmed by the amount of softwares, gizmos, and gadgets to use. Don't worry, we've got you!