kLoOge.Werks is a unique, easy to use gaming tool that brings all the best parts of tabletop role-playing tot he computer, breaking geographical barriers by allowing you to play over the internet or LAN.
kLoOge.Werks keeps track of character stats, modifiers, dice, combat, and even has a configurable game calendar with time, date and weather conditions.
kLoOge.Werks is avaialble for all important platforms, including Mac OS X and Windows.
Here are some key features of "kLoOge.Werks":
Game system neutral :
· Not being tied directly to a particular gaming system allows you to use kLoOge.Werks in a wide variety of situations. As long as the game you???re playing is turn based, uses a map and icon representations, you should be able to improve the quality of your gaming sessions with kLoOge.Werks.
User-modifible game system definitions :
· The basic rules of a game system (how long a round lasts, whether initiative counts up or down, for example) are defined in a text file that you can easily modify to customize the look and behavior of the program for your particular gaming needs.
Written in Java:
· Runs unmodified on any system that supports Java 2, v1.4.2 or later, so no matter what your hardware or operating system, kLoOge.Werks will be there for you.
Mature user community:
· Since kLoOge.Werks has been availble for over four years, we have a very established and helpful user community. This community assists new users and makes available useful content, including map images, Icons and game system definitions.
TCP/IP connections :
· As long as you are using TCP/IP on your LAN, and are not behind a firewall (or other address translation mechanism), you can make and accept connections. This includes LANs and the Internet. Even behind a firewall, configuration is generally a simple matter of correctly forwarding two ports.
Password protected game sessions :
· If you`re playing over the Internet, and you`d like to restrict access to your gaming session, you can define a password which clients must supply before they join the game.
Requirements:
· Java 1.4.2 or later
· 192 MB RAM
· 20 MB of hard drive space
What`s New in This Release: [ read full changelog ]
Fixes:
· Start-up issues on Windows.
· Lockups caused by undocked Dice Panels.
