The Power of .pdf

[former user]

I remember how some one year ago, I suggested running games from tablets, and everyone would decline...
I hear now that is the future of rulebook writing and gaming. And I am waiting for unit transponder technology, then we won't need measuring anymore....

I wonder whether the next generation wargaming will be something like this

No, I am actually sure that once holoprojection becomes marketable, our grandchildren will game like this across the globe, miniature and scenery design will be virtual (it is already), and only the rich will print them out...

[ced1106]

Nice!

Even without the iPad at the table, I find PDFs useful for printing out player rules, and scenarios. Scenarios are often accompanied with scenario-specific art, so you can print out the pages with the art and use 'em as handouts. MUCH better than the dead tree days of photocopying! Most of my PDFs I get from DriveThruRPG.

[Mitchelxen]

miniature and scenery design will be virtual (it is already),

Yes but how much of the industry is enjoying sitting down and making terrain and painting miniatures? Its a hobby unto itself that the game book (or ipad/bookreader) helps to enhance is it not? Some people play the games, others of us enjoy the art of the hobby.
It looks like I will have to invest in that ipad sooner rather than later.

[Lovejoy]

I still love physical rulebooks - especially if they've got good art, and are nicely designed. But having both a physical copy and a .pdf is my ideal; one to own/collect/love, the other to use...