I know 5E did away with the Colossal size category, but I am going to give a colossal thank you to D&D Beyond anyway.
First, I know that it was no easy effort building the DDB website with all the content, updates, links, etc. This was a massive task and I applaud the work involved.
Second, I am still considered rather new around here, but even in my short time as a Master Tier subscriber, I am amazed at all the negative comments made over and over again about how people shouldn't have to pay twice for content, or how they bought the physical books so why can't they have digital access here. The most amazing thing I see is the patient and calm answers referring to the threads that answer those very questions. The physical books are one thing, the D&D Beyond access is something else. After very little reading when I first started, and before I dropped any money on DDB, I easily found the answers as to who owns what and how WotC properties are accessed here. I find the business model represented by DDB to be perfectly fine. I never felt like I was paying twice...I was paying for something extra.
Third, being a long-time D&D player since 1983, and certainly a long-time 3/3.5 player, it took more effort to convince me to buy into 5E than it did to buy into DDB. This site has so much to offer and from what I see, it is only going to get better. (DDB, please don't make me regret my words if/when you cancel the website six months down the road... :)
And thank you person with the ability to find and read a FAQ thread for not asking the very questions in that thread.
I dont think you have any reason to fear about DDB getting taken down anytime soon. In fact, they have been expanding. So updates should start getting faster in the future (still waiting on some day 1 bugs to get fixed...).
On your final point, D&D Beyond (as DxJxC has mentioned) is expanding, our team is growing and with each of those people, the job of delivering an amazing electronic Dungeons and Dragons experience grows easier. We will be sticking around for the long haul!
I totally agree--this is a great website with immediately usable features and even good user design. I love how I can customize spells, subclasses, make magical items, etc. And my players love using it. I run customizable campaigns and even little things such as being able to use my own text for magic items goes a long way.
Second, I am still considered rather new around here, but even in my short time as a Master Tier subscriber, I am amazed at all the negative comments made over and over again about how people shouldn't have to pay twice for content, or how they bought the physical books so why can't they have digital access here.
Well, yeah, a lot of people type comments first and then engage their brain, the bane of any online community.
But part of the problem is a branding issue. Many potential customers think this is a Wizards-run site. In fact, there are people using this site not knowing Wizards even has their own website. And why wouldn't they? This site has forums, handy videos, and a blog. Wizard's site is mainly promo and ads, with a podcast tossed in the mix.
In any event, Beyond the original AD&D CD-ROM (or was it 2E) which was done by TSR, Wizards has always boofed their online offerings, especially with 3.x and 4.x was also pretty bad. I'm probably not alone in subscribing to D&D Beyond when I heard it wasn't Wizards.
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I know 5E did away with the Colossal size category, but I am going to give a colossal thank you to D&D Beyond anyway.
First, I know that it was no easy effort building the DDB website with all the content, updates, links, etc. This was a massive task and I applaud the work involved.
Second, I am still considered rather new around here, but even in my short time as a Master Tier subscriber, I am amazed at all the negative comments made over and over again about how people shouldn't have to pay twice for content, or how they bought the physical books so why can't they have digital access here. The most amazing thing I see is the patient and calm answers referring to the threads that answer those very questions. The physical books are one thing, the D&D Beyond access is something else. After very little reading when I first started, and before I dropped any money on DDB, I easily found the answers as to who owns what and how WotC properties are accessed here. I find the business model represented by DDB to be perfectly fine. I never felt like I was paying twice...I was paying for something extra.
Third, being a long-time D&D player since 1983, and certainly a long-time 3/3.5 player, it took more effort to convince me to buy into 5E than it did to buy into DDB. This site has so much to offer and from what I see, it is only going to get better. (DDB, please don't make me regret my words if/when you cancel the website six months down the road... :)
So again, thank you D&D Beyond!
And thank you person with the ability to find and read a FAQ thread for not asking the very questions in that thread.
I dont think you have any reason to fear about DDB getting taken down anytime soon. In fact, they have been expanding. So updates should start getting faster in the future (still waiting on some day 1 bugs to get fixed...).
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AlumniGood Afternoon Vellcrow,
Thank you for your Feedback.
On your final point, D&D Beyond (as DxJxC has mentioned) is expanding, our team is growing and with each of those people, the job of delivering an amazing electronic Dungeons and Dragons experience grows easier. We will be sticking around for the long haul!
Thanks for your belief in us!
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I totally agree--this is a great website with immediately usable features and even good user design. I love how I can customize spells, subclasses, make magical items, etc. And my players love using it. I run customizable campaigns and even little things such as being able to use my own text for magic items goes a long way.
Well, yeah, a lot of people type comments first and then engage their brain, the bane of any online community.
But part of the problem is a branding issue. Many potential customers think this is a Wizards-run site. In fact, there are people using this site not knowing Wizards even has their own website. And why wouldn't they? This site has forums, handy videos, and a blog. Wizard's site is mainly promo and ads, with a podcast tossed in the mix.
The branding used is a 2-edged sword, as Cody from Roll20 explains in this great video.
In any event, Beyond the original AD&D CD-ROM (or was it 2E) which was done by TSR, Wizards has always boofed their online offerings, especially with 3.x and 4.x was also pretty bad. I'm probably not alone in subscribing to D&D Beyond when I heard it wasn't Wizards.