I was recently a bit surprise by seeing video of RPG tables where everyone has a laptop, and I even saw a thread about whether GM allowing only paper sheet are reasonable

However, on my experience (and I am part of big club, so I interact with a lot of players), some GM have a laptop or tablet especially in the era of .pdf books, but most player would use only paper.

So I am curious what’s your take on electronic device, is it fully banned at your table, a GM only tool, a stuff that some player may use for note taking ? Or do you use VTT technology like you would online when playing in person ?

  • DerArzt@lemmy.world
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    2 days ago

    I’m not a fan of using tech if I can get by with pen and paper. From a Judge perspective, I only use my phone/laptop for music.

    If my players are on their phones I don’t make a deal of it (not everyone can keep 100% focused all the time).

    I do understand that some people reach for their phone when they’re getting fidget-y so for everyone at the table I provide a basket of fidget toys that can occupy their hands. I don’t make any deal out of fidgeting, but I try to provide an alternative to the phone that scratches that itch.