Dynamic Dungeons Editor
- August 1, 2022
- Dynamic Dungeons
- 5h median play time
Get on Steam"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."
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Reviews
- Great for DM's who want to have high quality maps for their TTRPG's, especially with animated backgrounds and fog of war features.
- Once you get past the learning curve, the software can enhance the tabletop experience significantly, allowing for easy integration of custom maps and props.
- The community and creator support are commendable, with a wealth of resources available through Patreon that can greatly expand the software's capabilities.
- The software is plagued by frequent crashes, bugs, and performance issues, making it unreliable for critical gaming sessions.
- The user interface is unintuitive and clunky, requiring a steep learning curve and often leading to frustration during setup and gameplay.
- Many essential features are either missing or poorly implemented, such as saving options, asset management, and basic editing tools, which detracts from the overall experience.
- story18 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
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 interactive gameplay, users report that the software often fails to perform as intended, leading to frustration during game sessions. Many recommend using the demo version for its stability, but caution that a dedicated graphics card is necessary for optimal performance.
“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.”
“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.”
“If you know where to find everything, setting up a story grid doesn't take long at all.”
“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.”
“Either way, it won't save the story as you intend it to be; pictures are either moved or completely gone, zoomed in, or there are no effects saved at all. All preset saving options don't work.”
“The demo worked fine on the computer, but the full game keeps locking up when I click 'new story'.”
- stability6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 83 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent bugs, crashes, and loading issues, particularly on laptops. Many players find themselves spending as much time troubleshooting as they do playing, indicating a significant need for improvements in stability and user interface functionality.
“The UI is buggy and hard to use.”
“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.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are praised for their high quality and excellent creator support, allowing users to easily integrate custom graphics into their maps. However, it's important to note that playing the game on a laptop requires a dedicated graphics card, as many standard laptops lack the necessary hardware for optimal performance.
“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 to game in person, it has to have a dedicated graphics card; otherwise, currently 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.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report that the optimization of the application is significantly lacking, particularly in the Steam version, which negatively impacts performance and usability. Many feel that it struggles with basic tasks, such as displaying images and videos, and there are concerns about its compatibility and efficiency on Mac systems.
“The older offline version performs significantly better; the Steam version really drags down performance and usability.”
“I'm not sure if this application is truly optimized for Mac use.”
“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.”
“Not sure if this application is truly optimized for Mac use.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
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 model is frustrating and feels exploitative.”
“It's disappointing to see so many features locked behind paywalls.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
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 throughout the game.”
“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.”
