Automatic Distance Calculator and Path Lines for Tokens

I have no idea how complicated this would be to code, but bear with me. To figure out where a token ends up right now, I can visually count the steps as I move it *or* I can use the ruler first, and then the token second. But visually counting sometimes gets sloppy, and the ruler only goes as the crow flies, so I have to use it in multiple moves and then remember where I started and finished. It's doable, obviously, but I have another idea. How about I grab the token, and then I drag it, and I automatically get a distance counter from where I started. Then, I can set it down and pick it up again, and drag it from that spot, creating a literal turning point, and the calculator keeps tracking the *total* distance from where I started (until I pick up another token or somehow manually end the counter, said counter keeps counting). Then, when I'm done, the system automatically leaves a line that marks the path as I've just set it. The line would be a drawing object, so I could just delete it when I'm done. For games with Attacks of Opportunity, this would be very useful. I'd love that. That would be awesome.

I think what you want was just introduced as part of the Rugged Reroll update. Try pressing space while dragging a token. Press space again to set waypoints. See if it does what you need.

Magnus is correct. You can also press space after moving the token to see what the last move was.

Indeed! I was just playing with it a moment ago. The fact that this site keeps updating the tools so well is why I'm happy to give them my money.

Okay, one thing I'd love to see in addition is the ability to toggle a given path line "on" and then leave it that way instead of having it be dependent on selecting a token. I do play-by-post games, and seeing where everyone moved when you're literally playing a turn a day would be really useful.

I run a play by post game also and I do agree with you that having the ability to toggle on the waypoint to display the last move constantly would be helpful but it is not game breaking just inconvenient. I just select the token and have the waypoint show up.

Orion , you can select a token, hit space, and that will show it's last path.