Google Slides and Roleplaying in Middle-earth

[tkdco2]

This is an experiment. I've photographed my solo games before, but I'm trying out a new format. I've been using Flickr to highlight my games, but Google Slides may be more user-friendly for folks who may want to look at my work.

Here's a test run. It's not based on any adventure per se; I'm just seeing if this format is viable. Please let me know how well it works for you.

docs.google.com/presentation/d/1OT7CN3ep1GUdXP8yHHRAlGVIlj20p6PQ7OeQoYBk1no/edit#slide=id.gc6f972163_0_0

Edit: Use this link instead.


docs.google.com/presentation/d/1OT7CN3ep1GUdXP8yHHRAlGVIlj20p6PQ7OeQoYBk1no/edit?usp=sharing

[tkdco2]

I hope the photos weren't too blurry. I was experimenting with using different angles and lighting, and I used two different cameras, including my phone. I'll probably have to use the crop feature more than the zoom feature, which I used a lot for this set.

[Mushgnome]

Fredegar is adorable! I love him.

[tkdco2]

Aug 25, 2021 15:33:42 GMT -6 Mushgnome said:

Fredegar is adorable! I love him.

Thanks. The miniature is a converted HeroClix miniature. It represents Frodo, although it's listed as "Ringbearer." I removed the figure from the HeroClix base and mounted it on a piece of plastic cut with a 1" hole puncher. I should have used a base with more thickness, but I was experimenting. While I was filing the bottom of the feet, one of those feet broke off, and I had to reattach it.

I will scan and post the character sheets soon.

[tkdco2]

I'm also experimenting with using paintings and newspaper clippings as backgrounds for my miniature photography. I made the watercolor painting in the photo.

flic.kr/p/2mjhkBh

[Mushgnome]

Love the watercolor! The hand drawn background reminds me (in a good way) of the Rankin-Bass Hobbit movie.

[tkdco2]

Thanks! I will try to get a photo of the original online. My scanner is not doing a good job with the image, so I'll have to use my camera instead.

[tkdco2]

I often recorded my adventures using a top-down view. I am trying to change to a first person view, although I'm playing with using different angles for dramatic effect. I got the idea from The DMGinfo, who uses a webcam for online gaming.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMqb0wrTqL0

I'm not using a webcam, just a digital camera. But I can adapt his method to suit my needs.