I need help. I got an american express blue bird card from Walmart so i could get the legendary package, but I keeps getting an error saying some fields are wrong. Did anyone make any purchases using the bluebird card? How did you get it to work?
I need help. I got an american express blue bird card from Walmart so i could get the legendary package, but I keeps getting an error saying some fields are wrong. Did anyone make any purchases using the bluebird card? How did you get it to work?
Copperlord96, at the bottom of the DDB site is a Contact Us link that will take you to the official DDB Zen Desk customer service account. They should be able to help you.
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You don't OWN your books on DDB: WotC can change them any time. What do you think will happen when OneD&D comes out?
Taking aside the issue of validating already purchased books to be able to access the digital content (I can see how this would be difficult) I have some other feedback.
1. The pricing of the content is ridiculous. For the amount charged for a digital only platform I would be expecting to receive a copy of the physical book as well. The extra packages you have to pay to get the extended info also just feels like a complete rort. Bundle all of that in for the one price.
2. why is there no basic package. PH, DMG, MM bought at a discount with the extra content thrown in. I'd pay $100 for that.
3. Why don't you have subscription models that allow access to the online content? I also came here to buy that. I would pay for that.
4. Why when you buy the paper books is there not a voucher to unlock the online content? This is a no brainer. You could reasonably even charge a little extra to do that.
I came here to buy stuff. I turned away at the overwhelming feeling of being ripped off. I would still pay for a core book bundle if you created one.
Re-think your business model. Dropping prices, and adding more value might earn you less profit per purchase, but will significantly increase y our sales volume and easily make up for that. People are crying out for well formatted easily searchable content for ipads/ laptops at the tabletop. Give them what they want without treating them like little *****es and everybody (including you) wins.
Notes: Edited content to remove talk of illegal activities.
Aside from just admitting on having done something illegal, I think your comments and feedback would be best directed to WotC.
DDB is not owned by WotC, they are an independent company (Curse) working on license from WotC. Therefore, there is a deal between the two, with WotC being the stronger party, given they are the owners of the copyrighted contents. Curse needs to honor their deal with WotC, otherwise they will lose the license.
Just one though specifically on #3: WotC tried that with 4e, and we all saw how that ended. I don't blame them for not wanting to give it another go.
Now, aside from the above, I dontd know if you had a look at the toolspffered here. Someone owning the manuals is currently 100% capable to recreate EVERYTHING not included in the Basic Rules (which are free) as homebrews (subclasses, races, backgrounds, feats, magic items, monsters, spells) as long as they are not send for public availability. All this homebrewed content can be shared with anyone being part of a campaign with you here in the website.
If all the above still sounds dumb/a rip-off or a cashgrab, then I don't think anything could.
Taking aside the issue of validating already purchased books to be able to access the digital content (I can see how this would be difficult) I have some other feedback.
1. The pricing of the content is ridiculous. For the amount charged for a digital only platform I would be expecting to receive a copy of the physical book as well. The extra packages you have to pay to get the extended info also just feels like a complete rort. Bundle all of that in for the one price.
2. why is there no basic package. PH, DMG, MM bought at a discount with the extra content thrown in. I'd pay $100 for that.
3. Why don't you have subscription models that allow access to the online content? I also came here to buy that. I would pay for that.
4. Why when you buy the paper books is there not a voucher to unlock the online content? This is a no brainer. You could reasonably even charge a little extra to do that.
I came here to buy stuff. I turned away at the overwhelming feeling of being ripped off. I would still pay for a core book bundle if you created one.
Re-think your business model. Dropping prices, and adding more value might earn you less profit per purchase, but will significantly increase y our sales volume and easily make up for that. People are crying out for well formatted easily searchable content for ipads/ laptops at the tabletop. Give them what they want without treating them like little *****es and everybody (including you) wins.
Your comments don't make sense and given you've admitted to criminal activity I can't believe I'm bothering with you. (I can understand pirating content when there's no alternative, but there's plenty of alternatives for D&D online content).
1. $30 for a core book and digital tools is cheaper than even heavily discounted hardcovers at Amazon. This comprises $20 for compendium only content (essentially an ebook) if that's all you want - cheaper than anything you can buy new. $10 for the tool content only (items you can use in the character builder) that you can buy without the compendium content if all you want is a character builder. How is this a rort?
2. I'm sure DDB would be happy for you to pay $100 for the PHB, DMG and MM since combined they only charge $90 for them. By your logic, they already offer a bundled discount.
3.There are numerous threads about why on these forums.
4. Because DDB don't sell the hardcopy books, maybe?
It's not even $30 per book. DDB heavily advertises on FB code DDB25 which gives 25% discount per hardcover as long as you buy them all in one shot. As I mentioned above, I bought 3 hardcovers for $22.49 each. They also have discounted online codes for Legendary bundle, which is already 15% off.
Yes, a relative handful of people have come here to complain. Thousands are using the content and finding it satisfactory. Their business model is working, so changing it is not a "win" except for people who want a handout. If you just look at things realistically and not from a "Gimme gimme gimme I deserve blah blah blah" attitude, it has WAY more flexible payment options than any service I have ever seen, which is a direct result of months of feedback from playtesters during the open beta. The pricing model you see now is what the VAST MAJORITY of people wanted.
If you have purchased reference books from this app and those reference books get updated in the future, doesn’t the reference book you’ve already purchased on D&D Beyond get updated for free or do you have to repurchase it?
If you have purchased reference books from this app and those reference books get updated in the future, doesn’t the reference book you’ve already purchased on D&D Beyond get updated for free or do you have to repurchase it?
I am not sure I have understood the question correctly, but, yes, if you purchase a book in DDB and that book gets updates (such as an Errata), you do not have to purchase the book again.
That was exactly my question. Updates such as Errata or like, if the book gets a complete overhaul for a new D&D edition. Like, any new modules that come out, you pay for. That’s obvious, but books you already own that get updated or complete overhauls, you don’t have to repurchase.
That was exactly my question. Updates such as Errata or like, if the book gets a complete overhaul for a new D&D edition. Like, any new modules that come out, you pay for. That’s obvious, but books you already own that get updated or complete overhauls, you don’t have to repurchase.
The answer is yes for Errata, but absolutely not for new editions. Those would be entirely new products which need a purchase.
Okay, so say Xanathar's Guide to Everything got a complete overhaul for a new edition of D&D. I'd have to purchase Xanathar's Guide to Everything again?
Okay, so say Xanathar's Guide to Everything got a complete overhaul for a new edition of D&D. I'd have to purchase Xanathar's Guide to Everything again?
Yes. But most likely there will be no Xanathar's Guide in a new edition.
Keep in mind that it's been said (I think by reputable sources) that WOTC wants 6e to be backwards compatible. Apparently at least some of what we purchase today will still be useful in the future.
Xanathar's Guide to Everything is basically the 5e version of the Unearthed Arcana books that came out in 1e, 3e, and (i think?) 4e. If there were a new "Xanathar's Guide to Everything" for a future 6th edition, it would by definition be a new book. Do you think buying the 5e PHB gives you a free copy of future 6e PHB?
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You don't OWN your books on DDB: WotC can change them any time. What do you think will happen when OneD&D comes out?
I didn't think that it gave me access to a free copy of the 6e PHB. I was asking what the process was for future editions and asking if they did overhauls to books you've already bought. Because, in most cases, if a book just needs an overhaul for new content in a new edition, it would make more sense to just update an edition that your players already have. I'm not COMPLAINING that I'd have to buy a new edition of the PHB when a 6e came out for it, but I was wondering if they did make you buy a new edition, or if they just updated what you already have. That's all.
I didn't think that it gave me access to a free copy of the 6e PHB. I was asking what the process was for future editions and asking if they did overhauls to books you've already bought. Because, in most cases, if a book just needs an overhaul for new content in a new edition, it would make more sense to just update an edition that your players already have. I'm not COMPLAINING that I'd have to buy a new edition of the PHB when a 6e came out for it, but I was wondering if they did make you buy a new edition, or if they just updated what you already have. That's all.
That would be a better question for Wizards, who would be determining if content is backwards compatible at all, or if they would be revising old edition content. D&D Beyond is owned by Curse, who have licensed the use of D&D for this product from Wizards. :)
I didn't think that it gave me access to a free copy of the 6e PHB. I was asking what the process was for future editions and asking if they did overhauls to books you've already bought. Because, in most cases, if a book just needs an overhaul for new content in a new edition, it would make more sense to just update an edition that your players already have. I'm not COMPLAINING that I'd have to buy a new edition of the PHB when a 6e came out for it, but I was wondering if they did make you buy a new edition, or if they just updated what you already have. That's all.
That would be a better question for Wizards, who would be determining if content is backwards compatible at all, or if they would be revising old edition content. D&D Beyond is owned by Curse, who have licensed the use of D&D for this product from Wizards. :)
I think the more important question is. When WotC releases 6e, what will DnDBeyond do? Will they keep providing 5e support and materials? Will they just move to a new edition and expect us to move with them?
Will pricing change (get cheaper?) or will we able to continue our Master Subs and have everything we buy (both 5e and 6e) at the same time? For example I play in multiple campaigns and DM others.
Some group may move to 6e, some may stick with 5e. I want to still be at the very least manage my characters sheets for both editions in one place (DnDBeyond.com). These are the types of questions I think DnDBeyond (Curse) can answer better.
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If I remember correctly these questions were answered some time ago by the staff, and that answer was that DDB is the current digital platform of choice for WotC, and the plan is for them to be so for the long run.
This means that, unless WotC decides to rescind the deal with Curse, DDB will go on providing digital support into the next edition, and that they will do everything possible so that no one loses anything they bought/created.
All this, though, keeping into consideration that no discussion seems to be currently going on between WotC and Curse on this topic.
I can't check now, but I'll try to see if image to find the proper staff post to quote on this.
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I'll chime in to say that I bought new hardcovers of the PHB, DMG and MM, and came here looking for a convenient way to use the content in a digital/online format. It's offensive and ridiculous that I can't unlock content I already purchased for use in official WotC licensed products. Do you really expect me to buy them all again at full price? Any of your would-be customers instinctively know this is a bad deal and a slap in the face. No one cares about the details of your licensing agreement. Not even college textbook publishers are this greedy in 2018. I would have loved to buy more expansion content from you, but unless you find a solution to this issue that feels right to ordinary humans i.e. your customers, I'll make sure you don't see a red cent from me or any of the players in my group. It's too bad.
I need help. I got an american express blue bird card from Walmart so i could get the legendary package, but I keeps getting an error saying some fields are wrong. Did anyone make any purchases using the bluebird card? How did you get it to work?
You don't OWN your books on DDB: WotC can change them any time. What do you think will happen when OneD&D comes out?
Taking aside the issue of validating already purchased books to be able to access the digital content (I can see how this would be difficult) I have some other feedback.
1. The pricing of the content is ridiculous. For the amount charged for a digital only platform I would be expecting to receive a copy of the physical book as well. The extra packages you have to pay to get the extended info also just feels like a complete rort. Bundle all of that in for the one price.
2. why is there no basic package. PH, DMG, MM bought at a discount with the extra content thrown in. I'd pay $100 for that.
3. Why don't you have subscription models that allow access to the online content? I also came here to buy that. I would pay for that.
4. Why when you buy the paper books is there not a voucher to unlock the online content? This is a no brainer. You could reasonably even charge a little extra to do that.
I came here to buy stuff. I turned away at the overwhelming feeling of being ripped off. I would still pay for a core book bundle if you created one.
Re-think your business model. Dropping prices, and adding more value might earn you less profit per purchase, but will significantly increase y our sales volume and easily make up for that. People are crying out for well formatted easily searchable content for ipads/ laptops at the tabletop. Give them what they want without treating them like little *****es and everybody (including you) wins.
Aside from just admitting on having done something illegal, I think your comments and feedback would be best directed to WotC.
DDB is not owned by WotC, they are an independent company (Curse) working on license from WotC. Therefore, there is a deal between the two, with WotC being the stronger party, given they are the owners of the copyrighted contents. Curse needs to honor their deal with WotC, otherwise they will lose the license.
Just one though specifically on #3: WotC tried that with 4e, and we all saw how that ended. I don't blame them for not wanting to give it another go.
Now, aside from the above, I dontd know if you had a look at the toolspffered here. Someone owning the manuals is currently 100% capable to recreate EVERYTHING not included in the Basic Rules (which are free) as homebrews (subclasses, races, backgrounds, feats, magic items, monsters, spells) as long as they are not send for public availability. All this homebrewed content can be shared with anyone being part of a campaign with you here in the website.
If all the above still sounds dumb/a rip-off or a cashgrab, then I don't think anything could.
Born in Italy, moved a bunch, living in Spain, my heart always belonged to Roleplaying Games
It's not even $30 per book. DDB heavily advertises on FB code DDB25 which gives 25% discount per hardcover as long as you buy them all in one shot. As I mentioned above, I bought 3 hardcovers for $22.49 each. They also have discounted online codes for Legendary bundle, which is already 15% off.
"People are crying out"
Yes, a relative handful of people have come here to complain. Thousands are using the content and finding it satisfactory. Their business model is working, so changing it is not a "win" except for people who want a handout. If you just look at things realistically and not from a "Gimme gimme gimme I deserve blah blah blah" attitude, it has WAY more flexible payment options than any service I have ever seen, which is a direct result of months of feedback from playtesters during the open beta. The pricing model you see now is what the VAST MAJORITY of people wanted.
If you have purchased reference books from this app and those reference books get updated in the future, doesn’t the reference book you’ve already purchased on D&D Beyond get updated for free or do you have to repurchase it?
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That was exactly my question. Updates such as Errata or like, if the book gets a complete overhaul for a new D&D edition. Like, any new modules that come out, you pay for. That’s obvious, but books you already own that get updated or complete overhauls, you don’t have to repurchase.
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Okay, so say Xanathar's Guide to Everything got a complete overhaul for a new edition of D&D. I'd have to purchase Xanathar's Guide to Everything again?
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Keep in mind that it's been said (I think by reputable sources) that WOTC wants 6e to be backwards compatible. Apparently at least some of what we purchase today will still be useful in the future.
Xanathar's Guide to Everything is basically the 5e version of the Unearthed Arcana books that came out in 1e, 3e, and (i think?) 4e. If there were a new "Xanathar's Guide to Everything" for a future 6th edition, it would by definition be a new book. Do you think buying the 5e PHB gives you a free copy of future 6e PHB?
You don't OWN your books on DDB: WotC can change them any time. What do you think will happen when OneD&D comes out?
I didn't think that it gave me access to a free copy of the 6e PHB. I was asking what the process was for future editions and asking if they did overhauls to books you've already bought. Because, in most cases, if a book just needs an overhaul for new content in a new edition, it would make more sense to just update an edition that your players already have. I'm not COMPLAINING that I'd have to buy a new edition of the PHB when a 6e came out for it, but I was wondering if they did make you buy a new edition, or if they just updated what you already have. That's all.
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If I remember correctly these questions were answered some time ago by the staff, and that answer was that DDB is the current digital platform of choice for WotC, and the plan is for them to be so for the long run.
This means that, unless WotC decides to rescind the deal with Curse, DDB will go on providing digital support into the next edition, and that they will do everything possible so that no one loses anything they bought/created.
All this, though, keeping into consideration that no discussion seems to be currently going on between WotC and Curse on this topic.
I can't check now, but I'll try to see if image to find the proper staff post to quote on this.
Born in Italy, moved a bunch, living in Spain, my heart always belonged to Roleplaying Games
I'll chime in to say that I bought new hardcovers of the PHB, DMG and MM, and came here looking for a convenient way to use the content in a digital/online format. It's offensive and ridiculous that I can't unlock content I already purchased for use in official WotC licensed products. Do you really expect me to buy them all again at full price? Any of your would-be customers instinctively know this is a bad deal and a slap in the face. No one cares about the details of your licensing agreement. Not even college textbook publishers are this greedy in 2018. I would have loved to buy more expansion content from you, but unless you find a solution to this issue that feels right to ordinary humans i.e. your customers, I'll make sure you don't see a red cent from me or any of the players in my group. It's too bad.