So, time for a little theory crafting.
When using RPGKeeper in a remote setting, voice and text chat is almost a requirement. Text chat is hard enough, but building an entire voice setup seems excessive. The obvious answer is: "Just use whatever, not our problem."
While true, what if we did integrate with Discord? Seems like we have some low-hanging fruit:
But, what if we went even deeper?
- Automatic joining of audio channel? (not sure if possible)
- Automatically building channels and setting permissions (definitely possible)
- Text chat on RPGKeeper backed by discord (see https://github.com/reactiflux/discord-irc for possible implementation details)
- Discord bot for doing rolls in RPGKeeper (two way: roll in RPGKeeper posted in Discord, roll requested in Discord, rolled in RPGKeeper)
- Discord Go Live streaming of a window controlled by RPGKeeper
- Could show session slash screen
- Could play intro music
- Could switch to battlemap once a fight breaks out
I think there's some deep value-added to be had, here. Thoughts, anyone?
So, time for a little theory crafting.
When using RPGKeeper in a remote setting, voice and text chat is almost a requirement. Text chat is hard enough, but building an entire voice setup seems excessive. The obvious answer is: "Just use whatever, not our problem."
While true, what if we did integrate with Discord? Seems like we have some low-hanging fruit:
But, what if we went even deeper?
I think there's some deep value-added to be had, here. Thoughts, anyone?