RPG Stories
- November 17, 2023
- Brave Alice Games
"RPG Stories" is an online 3D world builder and virtual tabletop game designed for Fantasy, Modern, Horror, and Sci-fi Tabletop Role-Playing Games . It includes easy-to-use tools, 3D assets, animated heroes, and monsters, as well as auto-building features and pre-made maps. The multiplayer update, allowing you to connect with friends and play TTRPG sessions online, is coming in November. The final version features and updates are included in the current price.
Reviews
- The game offers a vast library of over 6000 objects and built-in dice for various game systems, making it a versatile tool for map creation.
- The intuitive drag-and-drop map building and the ability to scale and customize objects enhance the creative experience for users.
- The developers are highly responsive and actively engage with the community, regularly updating the game and addressing user feedback.
- The game suffers from significant technical issues, such as failure to save progress and overly complex camera controls, which detract from the user experience.
- There is a lack of essential features like music, ambient sounds, and customization options for objects, making it feel incomplete compared to competitors.
- The user interface is cluttered and not user-friendly, requiring improvements in size and accessibility for a better overall experience.
- music6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Users note a significant lack of music and ambient sounds in the game, despite the ability to add music as a customization option. This absence detracts from the overall experience, highlighting a need for more auditory elements to enhance gameplay.
“You can roll dice, use pictures to represent characters and maps, and add music.”
“Give more options for customization like different camera controls, changing the map size/limit, and adding music.”
“- there is a definitive lack of music and ambient sounds.”
“- there is a definitive lack of music and ambient sounds.”
- story6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game offers a flexible storytelling experience that allows players to create dynamic narratives and develop rich characters and enemies. It is particularly praised for its accessible tools, such as the journal and quest editors, which enhance the storytelling process for game masters seeking a more automated experience.
“We went in blind, making up a story as we went, and were able to bring so much life and personality into the characters and enemies.”
“If you're a GM that values storytelling and want a more accessible and automated game master experience, then you'll want this tool.”
“- The journal and quests editors are splendid.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is minimal, leaving players feeling disconnected from the plot.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or excitement.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their effective use of textures that align well with the desired aesthetic, enhancing the overall visual appeal. Additionally, the ability to have 2D assets stand upright rather than being flat graphics adds depth to the visual experience.
“Their choice of textures line up with the exact aesthetic I was looking for.”