Utilities
As GM you may find that you can not do everything you need from within D20PRO. You may need to modify a config file or edit an image for use as a map or art asset.
Some things are free some are not, these are just suggestions from us and our community as to what works best. Each have their advantages/disadvantages-- it's all about comfort level. Find a combination that suits your needs.
Image Editing
Image editers range not only in function, form, and complexity but also in price.
Photoshop
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Photoshop
Photoshop is the standard for image editing.
GIMP
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GIMP
GIMP is the open source image editor of choice for those who want an alternative to Photoshop.
Text Editing
There are a few text files you can edit in D20PRO.
Notepad++
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Notepad++
Notepad++ is the goto text editor for casual and serious writers.
Brackets
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Brackets
Brackets in an open source text editor for Mac.
PDF Readers
PDF file are a common staple in the RPG world now.
Adobe Reader
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Adobe Reader
Adobe is the standard when it comes to PDF editors and Readers.
Nitro Reader
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Nitro Reader
Nitro reader is a nice alternative to Adobe, it also has some nice extraction features.
TCP/IP Punches
TCP/IP Punches use networking methods to open connections across firewalls and routers.
Beacon
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Beacon
Beacon Simplified port forwarding to Automatically expose your game server using UPnP magic