Virtual Role-Playing Environment for Dungeons & Dragons
Why This Project Is Important
Dungeons & Dragons is a game of imagination and social skills, and in recent years it has seen a growing number of new fans. This project aims to give them a place to play this beloved game in a rich 3D world with intuitive tools and connectivity to other services such as D&D Beyond.
Project Description
This project aims to create a 3D environment to allow players to play Dungeons & Dragons without constraints, it intends to: - Create a walk-able environment based on 3D scanned high detail dioramas - Develop a set of tools for Dungeon Masters to use to guide their stories - Integrate Wizard's of the Coast's D&D Beyond character sheets and rule-books - Create a user interface for players as well as a audio / video conferencing capabilities When complete, this project will produce a "game" that can be purchased on Steam or other gaming platforms and will be free. Included in it will be tools for rolling dice, saving throws, a creature index, and integration with D&D Beyond rules and character sheets. Purchasable will be map packs, dioramas that have been 3D scanned into a walkable environment as well as figurines that can be used by characters.
Meet the Researchers
Lisa Casper
Innovation Center for Entrepreneurship Program Manager, Michigan Technological University
Master of Business Administration, University of Oregon
Bachelor of Science Aeronautical Science, Embry-Riddle Aeronauitical University
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What Your Donation Can Help Us Do:
- Develop a prototype "game"
- Create the first 5 maps
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