Dynamic Dungeons Editor

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Dynamic Dungeons Editor is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Dynamic Dungeons and was released on August 1, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Dynamic Dungeons Editor is an easy to use local tabletop tool that was developed for game masters who use a TV or projector to map different premade backgrounds, videos, and images. Animations and particle effects, tokens, and audio files can be used to immerse your players. It's a player, not a 3d map-building software. Both the demo and the full version contain only a few simple battle grids, so…

Genres & Tags

Role Playing

Play Modes

Single-Player

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64%

Audience ScoreBased on 165 reviews

music3 positive mentions

stability8 negative mentions

The software is easy and fun to use, making it a great tool for displaying dungeons and scenes during tabletop RPG sessions.
Dynamic Dungeons offers high-quality animated maps and a user-friendly interface that enhances the gaming experience.
The program has improved significantly since its initial release, providing a reliable platform for in-person tabletop gaming.

The software is prone to crashes and bugs, often leading to lost work and corrupted files, which can be frustrating for users.
It requires a powerful computer to run smoothly, making it inaccessible for those with lower-end hardware.
Many essential features and assets are locked behind a Patreon subscription, leading to dissatisfaction with the value of the initial purchase.

story
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is marred by significant technical issues, including disappearing maps, loading failures, and crashes that disrupt gameplay. Users appreciate the intuitive storyboard feature for mapping out narratives but express frustration over the software's instability, which detracts from the overall storytelling experience. While some features enhance dynamic storytelling, the persistent bugs and performance problems lead many to recommend caution in using the application for live sessions.
- “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 does not make any sense. I can have the same story bundle saved twice; they are exactly the same, but one will work correctly while the other story bundle has none of the maps or other assets loading correctly.”
- “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 are still there.”
- “This was okay until the last update, and now it crashes when trying to build a story.”
stability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of bugs, crashes, and lag affecting gameplay. Many players experience issues with the user interface and loading times, leading to frustration and a considerable amount of troubleshooting. While some users find that restarting the program can temporarily resolve issues, the overall consensus is that the game requires substantial improvements in stability and performance.
- “Buggy, laggy, no new content or major updates.”
- “Freezes, crashes, won't load... it needs help.”
- “It's buggy and crashes constantly.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.”
- “Graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce 510.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the application has received significant criticism, particularly on the Steam version, which users report as dragging down performance and usability compared to older offline versions. Many feel that the application is poorly optimized, especially for Mac users, given its relatively simple function of displaying images and videos for maps.
- “The older offline version performs significantly better; the Steam version really drags down performance and usability.”
- “The older offline version is way better; Steam just drags performance and usability way down.”
- “Its optimization is horrible for what it does, which is displaying a PNG/MP4 for a map.”
- “I'm not sure if this application is truly optimized for Mac use.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users feel that the monetization strategy is exploitative, with some expressing frustration over paying for additional content, labeling it as a cash grab.
- “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
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 game, making each level feel unique and immersive.”
- “The ability to customize the music adds a personal touch, allowing players to create their own experience.”