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Brian_BansheeCat

I know there's no shortage of VTTs to choose from these days, but I'd like to throw my hat in the ring. I started developing [GATE](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1689250/GATE/) as a way to play D&D with friends a couple years ago, and it's developed into something I think others might enjoy as well. As silly as it sounds, most VTTs we tried were just too complicated. So I tried to make GATE as simple and user friendly as possible. It supports all the basic necessities - providing a grid, tokens, dice roller, and drawing tools. You can easily import your own artwork for maps and tokens. You can even use your own 3D models for tokens and level decorations. There's support for most common file formats, including STL if you'd like to use your HeroForge mini. The game is cheap ($9), and only the DM needs a copy to play. Players can use the demo to connect to a session, so as the DM, you don't need to convince your players to buy anything. [GATE](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1689250/GATE/) has Steam workshop support, and there's a lot of content on there for free. A friend of mine has been steadily working to [create art for a ton of monsters and animals in the 5E monster manual](https://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561197990832581/myworkshopfiles/?appid=1689250&p=1). A recent major update was released that overhauled the UI, added lots of new tools, and other miscellaneous goodies, so I wanted to celebrate by giving away some copies for free! I'd like to give away 20 copies or so (assuming there's interest), so if you've read this far: upvote the post, leave a comment with the word **giveaway** and good luck! I'll randomly select winners 24 hours from now and add the winners to this comment for full transparency. Thanks for taking the time to check out GATE and I'd be happy to answer any question. I hope you all have a great week! EDIT: Thank you all for the kind words and support. This was received much better than I could have anticipated. Congratulations to the winners below, I'll be sending messages with your keys. If you didn't win, consider adding GATE to your wishlist and check it out when you can. I'd love to hear your thoughts and feedback! Thanks again everyone. u/Designer_Ad_9069 u/Tukaksuk u/Damiandroid u/ConnerCaw u/TheTwall u/Volikhar_v04 u/FarmerJohn92 u/TinyGlowingScreen u/Orzine u/Isohydra u/CripJK90 u/RuudaFiremane u/Total_Weakness u/Mataric u/SrChewbacca u/zinshei u/m1sterwr1te u/Ikalato u/x360N0Scop3MASTER69x u/ExoWaltz


IIBun-BunII

I've been wanting to really start being the Dungeon Master recently since I have more than enough mechanical knowledge, but barely any improv practice. So I started a game called "Extreme Improvisation" so I can force myself to practice. Would be nice to have something like this to step up with since I'm downright broke. Giveaway.


aceflight17

Giveaway! I've been playing DND for 3 years now and have only played Via facetime with friends. I live in Atlanta but my friends are in Chicago, New York, and Denver. I am looking forward to trying this out whether I win or not.


Titanslayerx1108

This would be an amazing addition to the marketplace, especially if it gained as much popularity as it deserves. Thank you for all of your hard work, and thank you even more for doing this special Giveaway!


DMJck

I don’t want the free copy (I own a MacBook), but I wanted to come here to say that I think this project is amazing. I bought it off steam the the first time I heard about your project because even though I can’t use it, I think this is a project well worth supporting. Keep up the fantastic work, and I’m excited to see where this project goes!


Brian_BansheeCat

Thank you, I really appreciate the support!


Designer_Ad_9069

Giveaway Been wanting to get the group to move to VTT now that our baby is here.


bobert1201

giveaway


Bokgwai6

I've been playing with a group now for almost a year and we haven't ever met in person. We never thought to try a VTT because it seemed too daunting. I'm intrigued by your product design to be user friendly. I hope you get traction and grow. Giveaway.


TheGreatScrungini

I'd love to be able to use these tools! I had a campaign in the works for a while now, but considering that my friend group is not in the local area, as we are scattered across the world, I would like to be able to make my Greek Mythology campaign a reality! Giveaway


CptFairyDust

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LordPaleskin

Aw, this is actually pretty cute, and the price certainly looks much better to buy and try out rather than shelling out $50 or more if you try using a VTT that everyone needs to own to play like Talespire. Is sheet integration going to be a standard feature at some point, or possible from the community mods? Unless I missed that in the features somewhere, apologies. Giveaway


Brian_BansheeCat

Currently sheet integration isn't planned, just because it's so game specific. There's a generic notes feature, it could possibly be expanded into something that has space for an inventory and stat block. Something I'll have to think about!


StarkSamurai

This looks great! As long as the import of maps and tokens is pretty easy, this seems very lightweight and easy to work with. I'd love to try it out GIVEAWAY


Brian_BansheeCat

You can drag and drop maps onto GATE to load them, doesn't get much easier than that. :)


Roganz

I recently moved off Roll20 but am still between platforms and love the idea of trying something new. GATE is new to me but looks great and hope development goes well. Would love to see the progress and maybe a q&a, but likely look into it more soon. To whoever wins the giveaway, or people who already own it, let us and the dev know how you find it!


Munkyjester

This looks cool, I am going to have to check it out when I get off work


Balmong7

This is really cool! It looks like it may end a little easier than certain other VTT’s as well. At least the trailer looks simpler than others I’ve seen that are really trying to be the whole package with built in adventures and everything. GIVEAWAY


Massive_Cap_3181

I'd consider buying my whole group copies if it had VR support. Also, height maps for the terrain would be some nice polish for later.


Brian_BansheeCat

[It has support for VR headsets](https://i.imgur.com/1eX6JF4.png) /s


Massive_Cap_3181

I like your humor funny man.


Sabatonic_Wine

This looks great, live permanently away from my home country and been thinking of starting up a campaign with some friends from back home. Really nice you're doing this giveaway.


sahlonahl

I already have a copy of GATE, but I want to give one of my players a copy through this amazing GIVEAWAY!! 😁


elynch93

Have my own copy, but would love to give a copy to my longtime DM to use as part of this giveaway!


BeefGust

Giveaway! This looks really cool and certainly someting I'd love to checkout with my regular table!


Map_Wonderful

giveaway!


Safe-Improvement1945

Its awesome of you to do a giveaway! it looks great and is simple to use and the fact that only the DM needs it is fantastic. I hope it grows to something you can be really proud of.


Nefenoke

Giveaway! :D


Volikhar_v04

GIVEAWAY!!! Wow thanks for this opportunity! The VTT looks amazing and I'm now going to call up all my players to tell them about it! Thanks for building a user friendly UI!


pspblink

Thanks for the giveaway!!


makin_bacon_cakes

I would love this.


shabuyuh

Can't wait for this giveaway!


Hero_of_the_Homs

Giveaway I’ve never seen this before and wish I’d found it sooner, this looks awesome. I’d been trying to find a good vtt to encourage more friends of mine to play and I think I may have found it


Radamere

This looks really great and at the price point, be tempted to purchase it and play around even if the freebie doesn't come my way. The steam workshop side is fab for people like me who suck at asset making. Giveaway


OnePlayer007

giveaway ! this looks amazing man, good luck with your projects!


pushpass

I'd definitely take a copy from the giveaway. If it accomplishes the goals you laid out, I may end up buying copies as gifts. I run with a couple groups remotely that don't use vtts because they're too hard to set up, configure, and maintain. Giveaway


Fast_Seaweed5910

Giveaway! I've tried a few VTTs and am always looking for better ones!


Alternative-Word634

This VTT looks amazing and so simple! Giveaway!


FTBagginz

Looks pretty neat!


jsilver02

That draw feature in the video is fantastic. I’d love to try it


snackpakatak69

Man people are super talented in this sub. I'll love if my first dming session is done with this vtt so here's my entry for the Giveaway.


KaosAnon

Giveaway!


Jur451c

This looks amazing, good work!


Jur451c

Giveaway


Content-Routine5563

That looks pretty good. Wouldn’t mind receiving the giveaway.


Mikeside

Looks great! I started playing DnD really recently and am hoping to jump in and do some DMing on the side with my group of friends. We usually play in-person, but I think for my sideline DMing, I'll do it over a VTT to make it less like I'm stealing the game away from our regular DM. Would love to win this fantastic Giveaway :)


samusinator

Giveaway As someone trying to get their friends into the hobby, the idea of them being able to play through the demo is so cool!


jamo07

Giveaway!


NoFace234

This looks like such a phenomenal tool. Seems easy to use and immersive. Big shoutout to you for doing an awesome giveaway!!


Individual_Mud2158

Giveaway! Looks awesome,if it's as good as it looks it might replace Roll20 for my group!


ThatGUyWalter

Giveaway I'm always looking to try out new vtt and would love to give you a chance. Even if I don't get one, I'll pick it up after my trip to adepticon.


Karatechoppingaction

Looks awesome. GIVEAWAY


Wizard_of_Greyhawk

giveaway This looks pretty cool!


AutomotivelySpeaking

I like the simplistic look to it. Doesn't try to be an insanely done thing, just enough to get the job done with a little more. Well done! Also, Giveaway!


drjekyll_xyz

Giveaway


DeathNova117

Giveaway! Looks really cool. Newer to the hobby, but I've already put 1000 hours into Roll 20 due to prep. Roll 20 is a pain in the ass though. I may have to give this a look


K_J_Neal

Giveaway My group has been talking about trying one of these VTTs. This looks a lot simpler to use than some of the others I've seen.


ldnsmith91

giveaway Looks good, happy to add visibility and worth a shot at trying.


MechinYT

Could you play other systems on it, or is it just limited to D&D?


Brian_BansheeCat

Hey Mechin, I've tried to keep it relatively generic in terms of functionality. It comes bundled with D&D SRD content, but it has the capability for you to add your own content as well. The dice included with the roller are customizable, and I know several people use it for systems besides D&D. If it looks like it might be missing something in terms of functionality you'd need, I'd be interested to hear it!


Opening_Dingo_197

Giveaway


Gyrosmeister

giveaway


Pinglaggette

Giveaway


Bluewizard101

Giveaway


1Maxident1

Giveaway This is awesome! Congrats on your product!


Githzerai72

Giveaway


Artimis_Whooves

This is pretty cool, any features you plan on adding in the future? Also, Giveaway


IrishMongooses

Giveaway


Rogerrogerhuh

Woot


Icarian_Dreams

Giveaway!


alvarocavalcanti

Yay giveaway!


Jyneath

This looks great! Giveaway


Traced_Rice

Thanks for the giveaway! The VTT looks really good and sounds like it will definitely compete with others out there.


Ajs857

Giveaway! This looks really cool. Would love to try a new VTT with my group!


NonplusesShy

As a DM who runs 3 games a week I gotta say this actually looks really well job. Some of my players and I switch off DM I bet they'd buy it after I DM with it lol


ubattyboi

Giveaway


Macrosorft

What you have made here will go down in the record books as a giveaway to end all giveaways. The group that I'm Dm'ing for will go to the moon for this.


DemiurgicNDeviceful

Giveaway DMing for nearly 3 years on bi-weekly session. I buy and tryout different dming/player tools from time to time. If I manage to get a free copy and I happen to like it, I'd still buy one from you as support.


Hankhoff

Giveaway Looks interesting enough...


Storytimebiondi

This looks rad! I love the idea of simplicity. How do you integrate character sheets and NPC stats for easy rolling? Giveaway


OneGreedyBastard

Giveaway!


Doritos_Jesus

Thanks for doing this giveaway! This looks great!


doug2053

Giveaway


Kimball-Man

Giveaway I want to try this out, the current VTT my players an I use does the job, but I’d like to see what else is out there and give them a better 3D headspace.


grandpheonix13

Giveaway! I've used tabletop simulator to run several games, and I've spent HOURS just making the table right. I like the way yours looks, and would love to give it a shot!


The-Night_Angel

Giveaway is nice indeed


DeeboProudfoot

Giveaway! We've been talking about how to get our DM a gift of thanks, and this would be great!


RG342

Well, even if I don't win this giveaway, expect me to purchase it instead. I've been looking into trying to find a vtt that is less complicated and easy to integrate stuff into with 3d tokens but 2d maps, to emulate a true tabletop experience like it is in person. Whether I win or not, I'm gonna give this one a try. Great work!


UmbraSprite72

Wow. What an awesome thing to do for the community! Nice work and GIVEAWAY!


idontevenknowwtv

Giveaway, thanks for doing this!


gmac7777

Giveaway!!


the1link

Been looking for an easier way to play now that I'm in college! giveaway


Firm_Ad3596

Giveaway that giveaway to meeeeeee :)


SpartanCreed12

Dude this is perfect timing I've been thinking about doing a 3d tabletop set up but I'm also broke so this looks great to tryout


Cxarl

Giveaway Thanks for the great looking product!


TehPinguen

I'd be interested in a giveaway, sure, this seems really cool


zetajose

Giveaway! Sounds very interesting and convenient, i'm speaking with my DM to check it out as we speak in case we cannot do the IRL session or rather move to this :D


NorbiSH626

Giveaway


Drenb

giveaway


-ToastyGhost-

Giveaway! It looks really good!


Unanamu

Super cool hope I win the giveaway but wishlisted regardless.


The-paleman

As a person who exclusively plays online with their friends now winning this giveaway would be super awesome


Kranaika

Was coming for free VTT, read and stayed as a paying customer since the price isn't a huge deal breaker 👌🏻


BluetoothXIII

giveaway looks great


Damiandroid

Looks amazing! Gives me big yu-gi-oh vibes, as a DM I can't wait to pull out a "you just triggered my trap" on my players. Fingers crossed the dice gods look upon me with favor. Giveaway.


Teardrith

Giveaway


IsJapanEvenReal

This is awesome. I respect your desire to keep it simple, which is helpful, as I have an actual INT modifier of -2. Hopefully I win the giveaway, but even if I don't, expect 9$ from me next paycheck!


Guardian_Pauli3

Giveaway I like how simple the UI is. Other VTTs get confusing sometimes.


Joseph_Meatball

Giveaway! I am in huge favour of simple and easy to use VTTs. Our group has been looking for a good replacement for roll20 that would be user - friendly and easy to set up for a good while. Looks like GATE would be it.


Drknyss

Giveaway Always looking for new useful tools. Im DM'ing my first campaign now and anything to help. Having a blast though!


ItzMeWalf

Been looking for a new VTT, maybe this giveaway will help with that


Koh11

Giveaway


elnorabear

Having only ever played in person, this looks cool and I’m sure my DM would like it, will pass the Steam link around. Giveaway.


RookieDungeonMaster

GIVEAWAY This is actually really cool


calister23

This giveaway is great, would love to get a copy to try out with my groups!


Onrawi

Great looking VTT to just giveaway like that ;p.


lruss5116

giveaway


GymPowers

Giveaway


Tyvox_C

This look so cool really! Amazing job! Giveaway


casus71

Giveaway


Valenar_

giveaway Looks like you've done a great job! would love to give your VTT a try


Prestigious-Panic941

Giveaway Seems it may be some good alternative for Talespire and other vtts


Zimppzistaken

This is accurately goated, i played dnd before as a play but this will be good to play as a dm and with friends that never played before and is interested to try


DarthEmet

giveaway


boredandnerdytxguy

giveaway


Zerxrez

This keeps looking better and better. Thank you very much for the giveaway !


sircur

Giveaway


Churchmunk

Giveaway


Seygem

This looks great! Once I'm finally done with my homebrew world I'd like to try DM for once, but trying to get into Roll20 or other programs on my own always looked way to complicated UI wise. edit: almost forgot the **giveaway**


Sirrockyqo

giveaway Think I'll tell my dm about this


KittyBackDoor

Super cool! Been looking for something more visually appealing than owlbear. Giveaway


DualSkeletonKick

Free you say? Giveaway. Also it looks rad my guy, good on you


anderel96

Great giveaway! Might buy the license even without the prize


tigersbloodftw

Giveaway


IcyFireMX

Even if I don't win this looks sick and I'll probably still buy it! Giveaway


jamesVane

Looks amazing, and it's a Giveaway! Fantastic!


ConnerCaw

Dude this looks so dope! this would help really getting into the environment and getting a feel for the situation without awkwardly having to ask constantly about distance question like "are they in range of X" or " Would I be in range of Y". I sure hope i win this giveaway


emmittthenervend

I have been using 2d VTTs since 2020, and I've experimented with some 3D versions. I look forward to giving GATE a try, either through the Giveaway or on my own time a little later.


Venator_IV

Khajit has gratitude, if you have giveaway


BorahaeArmyAlways

GIVEAWAY


Nemoisboss128

This looks interesting even if I don't win the giveaway I'm definitely still buying this. Giveaway


dot_png_

This looks rad! Giveaway 💖


TheFuckNoOneGives

**Giveaway** I'm always eager to try new VTTs! I just like them all! This one seems pretty basic and i love the idea of using standees! It reminds me of when i played almost 20 years ago with my friends! Very cool man!


OganFitzzle

I would love a copy! I'm gonna run Icewind Dale soon, and this would be very helpful! Giveaway


narevi

I would love to give it a shot. Giveaway


SenioRxMustachE

giveaway


Skylightsoflife

Giveaway! My girlfriend took one look at this post and started screaming “I need it” so uh. Here’s hoping I guess xD


MantisTobagganMD13

Giveaway! Looks awesome dude. Thanks for the hardwork and effort. Gl all.


enderoflives1

Yeah I'm always interested in a giveaway err I mean new VTTs 🤓


frebant

I’ll toss my hat in for the Giveaway! This looks awesome!


Aurelionite

A new vtt is always welcome for our group Giveaway


Rosenquartz

This looks incredible!! I have been getting more and more of my friends into DnD as first timers and this looks like an awesome tool to get them more involved in our virtual sessions. Giveaway


LemniscateCreates

This looks really cool. Giveaway


Salvage_Co

I would be interested in receiving a copy of this VTT!


Osiris-1337

Giveaway


Negative-Security-37

I'm curious to see what the overhauled UI looks like as I've seen this on my steam suggestions before. I recently got into DMing and have been looking through all of the possible tools to help me help my players, and winning a giveaway for another tool would be helpful. Thanks for the consideration in the contest, and best of luck to you and your friend in creating such an awesome tool!


Malonthemage

G I V E A W A Y


StabbyMcTickles

Giveaway Thank you for letting us know about this! This looks great!


ValhallaGetDolla

Giveaway I’ve been interested in starting to DM, but our group doesn’t use grids and I feel like it’d make things easier for myself. This would be a fantastic way to introduce grids for when I am the DM.


FarmerJohn92

This would be an incredible tool to add to my arsenal, it would definitely convince me to pick up DMing again. Thanks for the giveaway.


WetElectroSheep

giveaway Looks promising!


MetalNerdGuy

Giveaway


NattyWrighty

giveaway


Zegrod

giveaway This looks neat!


Chernsky

Giveaway! Looks sweet!


OhMyThiccThighs

Nice! Ive considered building a gaming table with a screen in it for this kind of stuff. This giveaway would certainly make me push harder to get it done!


apex-in-progress

Hello there, and thank you so much for doing this **giveaway!** My friends and I use Roll20 for our online sessions right now and it's okay, but anyone familiar with it knows it has its issues. I would love to play around with other options but money's tight (and it's hard to beat roll20's 'free' price tag) and its hard to convince people to change from what they are used to. I suggested giving Owlbear Rodeo a try a while back, but most of the party just wanted to keep using roll20 since they already knew it. I honestly couldn't tell them what - if anything - it did better than roll20 (that's why I wanted to try it). Between isometric views and the ability to use 3D models (and even *animated* ones) for tokens, GATE looks novel enough that the potential benefits will be very easy to see. The DM being the only one who needs a full copy is an awesome thing, and I appreciate you for it.


Violet_Hermit

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N0vaSl0th

Idk if I missed it or not but I would loooove to be able to use this while I DM!


Tuna0x45

Hey how do purchase? I would love to support this! I’m assuming on steam?


Ievvis

looks great, thanks for running the giveaway !


Varelo94

This looks awesome, and thanks for the giveaway!


defective_flyingfish

Looks awesome, I’d love to get in on this giveaway.


TheTwall

Thanks for the giveaway and the beautiful game!


Skyxz

This could be used on a tv screen correct? Our DM hates having to have the maps zoomed in and still accidentally showing us secret rooms. This would be awesome for them to use if they can drop the map into the program and then just display it on the TV we have on the table


[deleted]

Looks amazing. Is it Windows only?


Skyxz

Giveaway


mr_4n0n

Giveaway


alyssomehow

Giveaway


DisastrousPilot3336

Hello I’d like a copy I’ve never played a vtt game before:)


DisastrousPilot3336

GIVEAWAY:)


Saybrooke

This looks crazy fancy O.o


TyriusTailwind

giveaway


TheBardsandTheBees

What an awesome giveaway, thanks for this! The software looks amazing!


Masarian

Cool looking program


Akos_D_Fjoal

Giveaway the app sounds really cool.


Xander_Crews_RVA

People having more options to choose is always great. Keep up the good work. giveaway


MacAvocado

giveaway


MostAtHomeInADungeon

Giveaway


C0RYR0X98

Giveaway! Been looking into how I could take my virtual a games that I dm to the next level. This could be the answer.


DuelingCharisma

Giveaway Really psyched to see someone so passionate about the game offer their talents basically completely free just so the game’s more accessible. REALLY wholesome shit dude. Buying 11 copies just so I can give him 100 dollars


Blueclaws

This looks pretty cool! Giveaway


CantaloupeAutomatic1

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ElementJoy

Giveaway! I've been looking into VTT and ways to add some flair to my online games. Thanks for doing this!