Player Display
The Player Display is a separate window showing what players can see, designed for a second screen, TV, or projector.
Opening the Display
Section titled “Opening the Display”In Play Mode, click the Player Display button in the header. A new window opens that you can drag to your player-facing screen.
What Players See
Section titled “What Players See”
The player display shows:
- Map - Current active map
- Fog of War - Based on PC positions and vision
- Visible Tokens - Only tokens marked as visible
- Light Effects - From active light sources
What’s Hidden
Section titled “What’s Hidden”Players do NOT see:
- Hidden tokens
- Monster names or stats
- DM controls or UI
- Session notes
- Debug visualizations
Fog of War Controls
Section titled “Fog of War Controls”Two independent toggles control what players see:
Fog
- Unrevealed areas are black
- Reveals based on PC vision
- Best for exploration
LOS
- Map remains fully visible
- Enemy tokens hidden outside PC vision
- Best for tactical combat
DM Controls
Section titled “DM Controls”When the Player Display is open, additional controls appear:
| Control | Function |
|---|---|
| Blackout | Show black screen to players |
| Reveal Map | Bypass fog of war entirely |
| Ambient Light | Affects fog of war calculation |
Blackout Mode
Section titled “Blackout Mode”Click the eye icon (Blackout) to:
- Hide everything from players
- Show a completely black screen
- Set up encounters secretly
- Create dramatic reveals
Click again to restore the view.
Physical Setup
Section titled “Physical Setup”TV/Monitor
Section titled “TV/Monitor”- Connect via HDMI/DisplayPort
- Set display to “Extend” (not mirror)
- Drag Player Display window to second screen
- Maximize or fullscreen (F11)
Projector
Section titled “Projector”- Project onto table or wall
- Useful for tabletop projection mapping
Virtual/Remote
Section titled “Virtual/Remote”- Share the Player Display window via screen share
- Works with Discord, Zoom, etc.
Troubleshooting
Section titled “Troubleshooting”| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
| Window on wrong screen | Drag to correct display, then maximize |
| Players see hidden tokens | Check token visibility settings |
| Fog not updating | Verify PCs are marked visible |
| No window opens | Check popup blocker settings |