Dynamic Dungeons Editor

About

"Dynamic Dungeons Editor is a local tabletop tool for game masters, designed for use with a TV or projector. It allows for the import and customization of maps, videos, and images, with additional features such as animations, particle effects, and audio files. The software is in constant development, and supports both dry and wet-erase markers for use with TV screens."

Genres & Tags

Role Playing

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

65%

Audience ScoreBased on 150 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

stability7 negative mentions

Dynamic Dungeons offers a great selection of animated maps and assets through Patreon, enhancing the tabletop RPG experience.
The software is user-friendly once you get past the initial learning curve, making it easy to set up and run games with fog of war and dynamic backgrounds.
It works well for in-person gaming setups, especially when connected to a TV, providing a visually immersive experience for players.

The software is plagued with bugs, crashes frequently, and has issues with saving and loading stories, leading to frustration during gameplay.
Many essential features and assets are locked behind a Patreon subscription, making the initial purchase feel limited and not worth the price.
The user interface is clunky and unintuitive, making it difficult for new users to navigate and utilize the software effectively.

story
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
73%
14%
The story aspect of the game is marred by significant technical issues, including long loading times, frequent crashes, and unreliable saving features, which hinder the overall experience. While the storyboard functionality is praised for its intuitive design and potential for dynamic storytelling, users report that the software often fails to perform as intended, particularly when managing complex maps or starting new stories. Many recommend using the demo version for basic features while expressing hope for future updates to resolve these persistent bugs.
- “The way the storyboards work is very intuitive, mapping out all the potential battles in 2D space feels like an extension of my own mind’s understanding of our world.”
- “Features like simple fog of war masking, multiple customizable grid options, and scene-based hue/saturation/exposure controls give you an unprecedented ability to tell your story dynamically at the table.”
- “I have my maps projected from an overhead (mounted) projector and this software allows total interactive gameplay between my tabletop players, the storyline, and me.”
- “It takes a whole eternity to load a story and you have to explicitly save it as a bundle to ensure that the pictures and everything you adjusted is still there.”
- “This was okay until the last update, and now it crashes when trying to build a story.”
- “The demo worked fine on the computer, but the full game keeps locking up when I click 'new story'.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
88%
The stability of the game is widely criticized, with users reporting frequent bugs, crashes, and performance issues that significantly detract from the experience. Many players experience a frustrating balance between gameplay and troubleshooting, indicating that the software requires substantial improvements to function reliably. Overall, the game's stability is a major concern, with users noting that it often fails to load or operate smoothly, particularly on laptops.
- “Freezes, crashes, won't load... it needs help.”
- “My time in this game currently shows 100 hours exactly, but it's about 50/50 on game time vs. troubleshooting time.”
- “It's buggy and crashes constantly.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
17%
33%
The graphics quality is praised for its excellence and flexibility, allowing users to easily integrate custom graphics into their maps. However, it's important to note that a dedicated graphics card is necessary for gameplay on laptops, limiting accessibility for those without high-end machines.
- “Awesome creator support and excellent graphic quality.”
- “One thing I love is that I can pull in whatever graphics I have and make new things right on top of whatever map I have.”
- “For example, if my players encounter a monster I don't have ready as a graphic, I can pull it from D&D Beyond and squish the image down to the right size on the fly.”
- “The one caveat that everyone needs to know is that if you plan to use a laptop for in-person gaming, it has to have a dedicated graphics card; otherwise, you can only design, not play the story.”
- “Most laptops do not have a dedicated graphics card, unless you have a high-end gaming laptop.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The optimization of the application has received significant criticism, particularly on the Steam version, which users claim performs poorly compared to older offline versions. Many have noted that the optimization is inadequate for its basic functions, such as displaying images and videos, and there are concerns about its compatibility with Mac systems.
- “The older offline version performs significantly better; the Steam version really drags down performance and usability.”
- “The optimization is horrible for what it does, which is just displaying a PNG/MP4 for a map.”
- “The older offline version was way better; the Steam version just drags performance and usability way down.”
- “I'm not sure if this application is truly optimized for Mac use.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The monetization strategy has been criticized as a cash grab, with users expressing dissatisfaction over having to pay for additional content, such as maps.
- “I paid for his maps, but this feels like a cash grab!”
- “The monetization system is overly aggressive and ruins the experience.”
- “It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
Users appreciate the music aspect of the program, noting its versatility in editing and the ability to enhance gameplay with various effects and atmospheric elements.
- “The music in this game perfectly complements the atmosphere, enhancing every moment of gameplay.”
- “I love how the soundtrack evolves with the story, making each scene feel more immersive.”
- “The variety of music tracks keeps the experience fresh and engaging, making me want to explore more.”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The audio quality of the music is subpar, and it often clashes with the game's atmosphere.”