Comments on: D&D online tools update and 4th edition errata

By: Kurtis

Kurtis — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 02:31:46 +0000

I think some one should read garfield to Hasbro.

“Everytime I think I hit bottom, some one throws in a damn shovel.” -Garfield

By: Soda Bob

Soda Bob — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 17:41:43 +0000

Regarding the online tools that Wizards is working on, given the fiasco that was e-tools…

a. I’ll believe it when I see it – with the delay, it’s already on course for e-tools’ fate.
b. I’ll believe it will be good when I see it – with the delay, it’s already on course for e-tools’ fate.
c. I’ll likely continue using the excellent and free MapTool program (rptools.net) for online play, instead of dropping the $15/month on D&D Game Table.

Just my $0.02

By: Kili

Kili — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:56:41 +0000

Honestly, it sounds like Hasbro is starting to do to DnD what it did to Rune Quest (the original, not d20) when it aquired Avalon Hill.

By: Mike The Merciless

Mike The Merciless — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 02:33:55 +0000

I’m putting the odds of Wizards actually completing and releasing their Online Tools as promised at 15 to 1. I don’t know what’s going on over there at Renton, but it doesn’t look too good. Kurtis’s news about 3rd Party use and production is another strike against Wizards judgment and competence. Writing games is one thing; writing software is something else.

By: Kurtis

Kurtis — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 14:14:20 +0000

Um, before you get to excited I just found out that if any 3rd party programmers wish to develop “tools” for the 4e they may, however any tools for prior edditions must be removed from said web sites. Wizards has released the SRD and GSL license for its 4th edition core rulebooks. Because this license does not mention fansites (and hence could be interpreted as not allowing fansites at all), in addtion to the stipulations that if you convert content to 4th edition you must cease creating 3rd edition content. Not so exciting if your fan base wishes to continue with 3.5 material.