I know it defeats the purpose of an app in a lot of ways, but in addition to using a tablet when I DM, I enjoy having the physical books.
Also, when playing with players who are not able to use the app for whatever reason, it would be nice to be able to refer them to a page number in the player's handbook, or in the monster manual, for a spell, rule, or familiar.
Seems like a small thing, but it would be helpful to some in specific circumstances.
They might not want to get into page numbers if they are planning on re-releasing books with fixed/new content
Exactly this. On future reprints with errata included page numbers may change making the reference worthless, or requiring multiple references (ie pg 71 1-3 prints, pg 73 prints 4 and above). It just becomes unwieldy.
They might not want to get into page numbers if they are planning on re-releasing books with fixed/new content
Exactly this. On future reprints with errata included page numbers may change making the reference worthless, or requiring multiple references (ie pg 71 1-3 prints, pg 73 prints 4 and above). It just becomes unwieldy.
When WOTC did something like this before it had an E or a specific marker within the tool to let users know hey, this is post errata. CB for 4e had a multitude of these as well as a clickable reference that would show you the errata and previous info. Not to hard to make the Page number portion as module as the rest and allow for quick changes in some back end Admin tool or a DB tool.
Page numbers for whichever print version you own (configurable). Problem solved. This is trivial from a coding perspective, it does involve a little work but with forum feedback all minor errors would be caught / corrected eventually.
Most of the time I wouldn't need this, but there are times when it would be very valuable. What if the page number(s) was shown with a tooltip/hint when over the name of the source document? (Currently only "Systems Reference Document".)
I am envisioning this as a tool for the dungeon master, and some of the players. Including a page number reference would not only allow me to send players to the exact page, but would still pay tribute to, and encourage people to buy the books, which are the coolest part of D&D. Online tools are awesome. Having the actual book is like holding a sorcerer's spellbook. That's where the magic is--like there is some kind of secret/forbidden information hidden there. It's important. References to the newest book is fine, and probably best.
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I know it defeats the purpose of an app in a lot of ways, but in addition to using a tablet when I DM, I enjoy having the physical books.
Also, when playing with players who are not able to use the app for whatever reason, it would be nice to be able to refer them to a page number in the player's handbook, or in the monster manual, for a spell, rule, or familiar.
Seems like a small thing, but it would be helpful to some in specific circumstances.
No, I think this is a very valid request.
They might not want to get into page numbers if they are planning on re-releasing books with fixed/new content
When WOTC Did
Page numbers for whichever print version you own (configurable). Problem solved. This is trivial from a coding perspective, it does involve a little work but with forum feedback all minor errors would be caught / corrected eventually.
I think this would be useful as well. I would be okay with the page numbers referring to the most recent printing.
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Most of the time I wouldn't need this, but there are times when it would be very valuable. What if the page number(s) was shown with a tooltip/hint when over the name of the source document? (Currently only "Systems Reference Document".)
I agree that having a page number referenced is an excellent idea, and would add a lot of value at my table.
I am envisioning this as a tool for the dungeon master, and some of the players. Including a page number reference would not only allow me to send players to the exact page, but would still pay tribute to, and encourage people to buy the books, which are the coolest part of D&D. Online tools are awesome. Having the actual book is like holding a sorcerer's spellbook. That's where the magic is--like there is some kind of secret/forbidden information hidden there. It's important. References to the newest book is fine, and probably best.