Andy Pymont presents a Guided Tour of the Edit Mode for the virtualtabletop.io online gaming platform. The presentation is followed by questions and answers from those that attended the live session on 27th June 2024.

This is intended for people who have played on, and would now like to learn about editing and creating games for, virtualtabletop.io. It is intended as an introduction to the subject, introducing the controls, the documentation, and where to find more help.

virtualtabletop.io resources and important links mentioned in the video:

• GitHub project page
• Wiki
• Discord server

Timestamps:

• 0:01:04 Objectives of this session
• 0:02:02 Introducing virtualtabletop.io
• 0:07:45 Getting Help
• 0:09:00 Rooms & The Game Shelf
• 0:19:21 Introducing Widgets
• 0:21:12 Edit Mode
• 0:39:31 Decks
• 0:45:05 Routines & Functions
• 0:47:21 Questions & Answers
• 0:47:32 Q: What are some things to watch out for when using copy & paste?
• 0:52:28 Q: How long does it take to create an entire game in Edit Mode?
• 0:56:17 Q: How do I create a simple deck of cards?
• 1:00:15 Q: How do I gather a deck in a single place?
• 1:02:58 Q: Can I use a different text editor instead of Edit Mode?
• 1:06:44 Q: How do I create hidden player areas or hands?