Available to all Dungeon Scrawl users, Send to Tabletop opens a map view with no tools/interface visible on an external display that updates automatically as you draw. It’s a great solution for in-person play utilizing a monitor, TV, or projector.
Connection Options
Direct HDMI Connection (recommended)
- Connect your external display via HDMI
- Set your display mode to Extended (not Mirrored)
- In Dungeon Scrawl, select your display from the dropdown and enter its dimensions
- Click Send to Tabletop
- Drag the new window to your external display if it doesn't appear there automatically
- Click the center of the window to enter full screen
Other Connection Methods
Screen Mirroring/Wireless (Airplay, Roku, Windows Connect)
- Extend your desktop to your TV using built-in wireless display (See Windows/Mac for info)
- In Dungeon Scrawl, select your TV from the dropdown in the Send to Tabletop panel and enter its dimensions
- Click Send to Tabletop
- If the window doesn't appear on your TV, drag it there manually
- Click the center of the window to enter full screen
Chromecast (requires Chromecast-enabled device)
- In Dungeon Scrawl, select Custom/Chromecast from the dropdown in the Send to Tabletop panel
- Enter your display's resolution and dimensions
- Click Send to Tabletop
- A Cast pop-up window will appear in the upper-right corner of your browser
- Select your Chromecast device to begin casting
Hiding Map Areas with Fog of War
Control what players see on the external display in Send to Tabletop mode using the Fog of War layer. Fog of War only affects the Send to Tabletop view. Hidden areas remain visible behind an opaque layer in your editing window.
- Create a new Fog of War layer from the Dungeon Presets menu
- Use any drawing tool to cover areas you want to hide from players (Rectangle recommended)
- Delete Fog using the Erase mode of your drawing tool to reveal areas as players explore (you can also hide Fog of War layers if you prefer to set up multiple sections in advance and remove them with a click).
Note: Change the opacity and color of fog in the Layer Settings menu.