Those of you trying to arrange virtual tabletop RPG meetings via Zoom and other platforms not really built for that kind of thing will be pleased to hear this: Role, a new video chat platform, is in the works — specifically geared toward playing tabletop games remotely. The crowdfunding campaign only launched two days ago and will run for just 16 days, risky when compared to the traditional 30-day window…but it’s already nearly halfway to its $60,000 goal.
Role will be an online streaming platform for playing tabletop RPGs remotely. The mechanics of the game you’re playing are built into a customizable iinterface called “The Table.” The rolling of dice and the drawing of cards are controlled virtually, supporting anything from traditional 52-card decks to your own custom deck. Results can be made public or private.
As for assembling your team, Role will make it easy with a deep search engine that lets you filter by complexity level, specific game experience, and location to find...
