Use Player Display

Show players a fog-of-war view on a second screen.

Opening the Display

1. Click Play on a module to open the DM Map window
2. Click Display in the window’s top toolbar (it changes to Display On)
3. A new window opens
4. Drag the window to your player-facing screen

What Players See

The player display shows:

• Current map with fog of war
• Visible tokens only
• No monster names or stats
• Clean interface without controls

Blackout Mode

Hide everything from players:

1. Click the Blackout button (crossed-out-eye icon, tooltip “Toggle Blackout”) next to Display On — it appears while the display is open
2. Player screen blacks out and shows “Display Paused”
3. Click again to restore

Use for:

• Setup before session
• Dramatic reveals
• Map transitions
• Bathroom breaks

Switching Maps

1. Pick a different map from the Map dropdown at the top left of the DM Map window
2. Player display updates automatically
3. Use Blackout during transitions for drama

Closing the Display

• Click the Display On button again, or
• Close the window directly

Tips

• Use fullscreen (F11) on the player screen
• Keep notes on your screen, map on theirs
• Use Blackout liberally for reveals

See Also

• Fog of War
• Tutorial: Player Display Setup