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4 years ago ::
Jun 29, 2009 - 9:42PM
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Just finished adding another year to my sub and came here to see if there's any news, so nice timing. It is moving slowly, but I am encouraged to see another tool on its way. Thanks for the info.
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4 years ago ::
Jun 30, 2009 - 4:04AM
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One thing I would like to see offered in the stats block, following right after the hit points, are rows of boxes. I stick these in mine so I can check off damage.
Maybe as an option. I always do mine up to the bloodied mark, and then work back, this way, I won't forget to mention when the monster is bloodied.
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4 years ago ::
Jun 30, 2009 - 4:34AM
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Date Joined:
Dec 28, 2008
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If this has been mentioned already, point me too it, though I didn't see it.
My question is formatting, I see that it will be in the official stat block format, but my question pertains to can you put multiple different monsters on the same page?
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4 years ago ::
Jun 30, 2009 - 5:34AM
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Date Joined:
May 22, 2006
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Ohboy, really seems to pay off gettin' DDI early  My Questions were already asked, so i'm curious for the answers. Very good move in tellin' us WotC!
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4 years ago ::
Jun 30, 2009 - 6:06AM
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The new tool is a client program very similar to D&D Character Builder. It is designed to contain the monster builder to start and be easily added to.
For example the graphics and UI elements can be used for any tool we include with this application. It also updates monthly in the same fashion as the D&D Character Builder.
You can level up and down monsters with the touch of a button and it does the math for you as per the DMG/DMG 2. Some things don't work out perfectly, like a monster's damage doesn't always fall into the chart in the DMG but things like attack bonus, hit points, defenses, etc it is all automatic.
Can the bolded above be legitimately interpreted to mean that you guys have built this with modularity in mind? If so, I heartily applaud and thank you! This was probably my top request. Awesome, awesome, awesome! (Though my other top request, feature-wise, is allowing us to print "playing card sized" stat cards, like those that come in the Dangerous Delves boosters. Power Cards from the CB in plastic sleeves are a huge boon to playing at the table.)
As for the features outlined so far, just some more awesomesauce poured over the top. Just based on the teasers we've seen so far in this thread, it's clear that Wizards listens when we "speak."
Can't wait to see more, and to get my hands on this thing! Will there be a Beta period? If so, and it's not an "every DDi subscriber" one, will there be a way to sign up? I'd love to test it if needed.
Long Live the Lance! Give us 4e DL!
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4 years ago ::
Jun 30, 2009 - 6:17AM
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Date Joined:
Sep 28, 2006
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May I inquire as to when? No offense, but we heard the same stuff about the VT and Character Visualizer back in the day. I'm not trying to be negative, but I'm also not getting my hopes up again.
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4 years ago ::
Jun 30, 2009 - 6:23AM
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May I inquire as to when? No offense, but we heard the same stuff about the VT and Character Visualizer back in the day. I'm not trying to be negative, but I'm also not getting my hopes up again.
No date at this time. They learned from their mistakes about doing that with the VTT.
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4 years ago ::
Jun 30, 2009 - 6:37AM
#38
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Aug 13, 2007
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No date at this time. They learned from their mistakes about doing that with the VTT.
well, they could do it the other way round, at least: they could say that it won't be ready over summer.
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4 years ago ::
Jun 30, 2009 - 6:52AM
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Date Joined:
Jun 18, 2003
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Sorry if this an obvious question or I missed the answer somewhere... but will it also be able to build the encounters as well as the monsters? This tool is great and I can't wait to get my hands on it, but one of the things I really like about the Encounter builder is that it's easily able to help me with my encounter math. I play with a smaller than normal party (3 characters), so the encounter builder has been a life saver for speeding up my prep time.
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4 years ago ::
Jun 30, 2009 - 7:37AM
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Date Joined:
Nov 16, 2006
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What about in-game support?
Will I be able to load all the monsters needed for one encounter?
Will I be able to track these opponents' hit-points? Power status?
WillI be able to apply effects to these monsters?
As of now, the tools are usable for game preparation only. While this is perfectly ok with me, I'm longing for a good reason to buy a notebook. :D
In-game support offered by your tools might do the trick...
Huldvoll
Baron von Bomberg
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