Features

Immersive Gaming Experience

• Language System: Speak in different in-game languages with automatic obfuscation for unknown languages
• Empowered Table Talk: Send messages to the GM while other players are speaking to each other
• Private & Secure Chat: Your game's chat history is stored locally and securely
• Fantasy & Sci-Fi Themes: Choose themes that match your campaign's aesthetic
• Accessibility Options: High-contrast mode and dyslexia-friendly fonts toggle per user

Rich Chat Features

• Integrated Dice Roller: Roll dice directly in chat using standard notation (/roll 2d6+5)
• Whisper Mode: Send private messages to specific players or the GM
• Emotes: Express character actions with /emote commands
• Image Sharing: Share character art, maps, and visual aids
• Real-time Communication: Powered by Socket.IO for instant messaging

Game Master Tools

• NPC Management: Speak as different NPCs with the /as command
• Player Language Control: Grant or remove character languages
• Chat Export: Save entire game sessions as JSON files
• Player Management Dashboard: Comprehensive GM controls
• GM Omniscience: The Game Master always understands all languages and sees all private messages

Cross-Platform Desktop App

• Windows, macOS, Linux: Built with Electron for universal compatibility
• QR Code Sharing: Quick mobile device connections
• Network Discovery: Automatic local network connection URLs

Quick Start

Creating a Game (GM)

1. Install and/or launch Table Talk
2. Allow access to local network
3. Create a new table with your campaign name
4. Set up world languages and pick a theme from the GM menu
5. Share the connection URL or QR code with players
6. Start your adventure!

Joining a Game (Player)

1. Navigate to the GM's server URL
2. Select your campaign's table from the list
3. Create your character:
   • Choose a character name
   • Select known languages
   • TIP: enter the name of a previously created character to rejoin without selecting languages again
4. Jump into the chat!

• Optionally upload an avatar from settings

Chat Commands

General Commands

/roll <dice>        Roll dice (e.g., /roll 2d20+5, /roll 1d100) 
/w <player>         Whisper to a player (/w Aragorn Hello!) 
/r or /reply        Reply to the last whisper 
/all                Return to public chat from whisper 
/emote <action>     Perform an action (/emote draws sword) 
/me <action>        Same as /emote</action></action></player></dice>

GM-Only Commands

/as <NPC>           Speak as an NPC (/as Shopkeeper) 
/gm                 Return to GM mode 
/manage             Open GM dashboard 
/givelang <player>/<lang>   Grant language to player 
/takelang <player>/<lang>   Remove language from player 
/save               Export chat log and game state 
/settheme <theme>   Change table theme (fantasy/sci-fi) 

For more : https://github.com/Soundlvl/table-talk