What is Codecks?
Codecks is an free and open-source virtual tabletop application designed to facilitate playing card, board, and roleplaying games online. It provides users with tools to create custom game pieces, boards, cards, dice, miniatures, and terrain to suit their tabletop gaming needs.
Some key features of Codecks include:
- Intuitive drag-and-drop interface for building game boards, decks, tokens, and other components
- Support for custom graphics, images, models, and animations
- Dice, card dealing, fog of war, and other common tabletop mechanics built-in
- Scripting and automation for handling complex game logic and interactions
- Online multiplayer with voice and text chat for playing with friends and finding new gaming groups
- Solo play against AI opponents (still in development)
- Cross-platform support for Windows, Mac, Linux, and potentially mobile devices
- Active open source development community adding new features and improvements
With its flexibility and customization, Codecks aims to provide a virtual tabletop that can handle anything from popular boardgames like Settlers of Catan to intricate miniatures-based war games. Its open source nature makes it easy for fans to add support for their favorite games that may not be available in other VTTs. For both new and experienced tabletop gamers, Codecks strives to make online play accessible while preserving the feel of gaming in-person around a table.
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