Unboxing and Tabletop Simulator
Updated: Nov 27, 2020
At the moment I am concentrating on enhancing and clarifying the rulebook, as well as finalizing the second part of the play tester videos on the Constellation Module. The final and complete basic module, Solar System Module, will be explained while using Tabletop Simulator on Steam. The main reason is a smoother screen capture while running the game for the explanation. Tabletopia on web browser while editing, or capturing the video, demands a lot of processing power.
Unboxing Master Models
We are excited to present you with this first real unboxing video. It is a rather extensive unboxing, so feel free to skip some bits. The most detailed images are found in the last 1/3th of the film after the actual unboxing.
Follow the link for detailed pictures of the master models on Board Game Geek.
Tabletop Simulator (TTS)
As promised, I have made a TTS-version of the game.
The biggest reason for adding a TTS-version was the ability to script automated procedures, especially in the Solar System Module. I am still looking for the way to code an automation for the planet movement phase by using just a button at the end of each turn.
I am summarizing the pros and cons of both Tabletopia and Tabletop Simulator.
Tabletopia (TT)
Pros
free to play most games
only need web browser, no installation
only the most important interactions available
mobile version option
Cons
not fluent for every PC
glitches and crashes are not uncommon
no Discord integration via browser
no automation
Conclusion:
Good for short demonstrations and campaigning
Better for marketing
Tabletop Simulator (TTS)
Pros
very fluent on most PCs because of installation
more possibilities to customize games
rarely glitches
DLC options
Discord integration via Steam
automation via Lua scripting
Cons
need to buy Tabletop Simulator
need to register on and install Steam platform
too overwhelming feature options for newbies
no mobile version
Conclusion:
Good for TTS-owners, playtesting and LIVE-gaming sessions
Better for long and frequent play sessions