Question about FGU

[damned]

This is the lowest price licenses have ever been sold for - by a long way.

[Griogre]

Yeah, the license prices are the lowest they have ever been up to now and it's for just another day.

[Jiminimonka]

Hello,

I'm considering buying the Ultimate license while it's on sale, however my plans for a campaign are mostly custom, in that we will most likely use 5e rules and other assets/rules/etc, but I plan to make custom maps, maybe edit some statblocks, things like that. I was trying to look up the differences between Foundry and Fantasy Grounds, and somewhere it was stated (not taking it as gospel, but) that FG is a bit strict and doesn't like homebrew too much.

If I'm planning to make my own world and maybe some unique enemy stats and such, is it going to be a hassle? Will the stuff handled in the background as normal function with anything added? Or would this kind of thing be better for Roll20/Foundry?

Foundry loses in everything except pretty graphics.

[JonStormbringer]

I am a dedicated homebrewer...I own both Foundry and FGU. I, personally, prefer FGU. There is going to be a learning curve to either option, but in my opinion, there is more capability in FG right out of the box. I only play virtually/online. In my opinion, FG is so powerful and useful, even with all my homebrew, that if I were to do a face to face group, I'd find a way to use FG at the table.

Please understand, I'm not saying Foundry isn't a good program, but as a homebrewer, I found it easier to create content in FG. I've created several full campaigns entirely in FG as well as new races, classes, subclasses, etc.

There's a great community here that is ready, willing and able to help you get started.

Whatever your choice is, good luck.