From what I can tell, the campaign management for DnDBeyond is a single page with a description, private notes, and public notes.
It sucks. Or maybe I am using it wrong.
If I'm using it wrong, then it is not intuitive. I was hoping for something more like Roll20 where you can create categories, show players certain info, etc. I've tried to run searches about it, but it doesn't seem like there is much actual information on it.
Question I have is, does the campaign manager suck really bad, or am I possibly using it wrong?
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Moved from Dungeon Masters
I have been using it for about two months and, yes, it could use some meat on its bones. I use it just to keep track of my players character sheets and on public notes I write a short summary of each session we have. On private notes I write small nippets and notes for myself.
That's it.
All proper campaign management, like the world itself, factions, maps, npcs, timetables and everything else I do on Word and Google Drive.
So yes, as a tool to manage your campaign, it isn't much. It is a quick and easy way to check and manage your PCs stats and equipment, but I see no other proper function for it. Together with other functions of D&D Beyond, like encounter builder, browsing magic items and customising your content it is a very helpful tool, but you do need another tool to properly keep track of your campaign.
Um, that thread is from over two years ago and all we have is four text fields. Doesn't make DnDBeyond money directly so bottom of the development list, I get it.
Um, that thread is from over two years ago and all we have is four text fields. Doesn't make DnDBeyond money directly so bottom of the development list, I get it.
Hi Everyone,
From what I can tell, the campaign management for DnDBeyond is a single page with a description, private notes, and public notes.
It sucks. Or maybe I am using it wrong.
If I'm using it wrong, then it is not intuitive. I was hoping for something more like Roll20 where you can create categories, show players certain info, etc. I've tried to run searches about it, but it doesn't seem like there is much actual information on it.
Question I have is, does the campaign manager suck really bad, or am I possibly using it wrong?
I have been using it for about two months and, yes, it could use some meat on its bones. I use it just to keep track of my players character sheets and on public notes I write a short summary of each session we have. On private notes I write small nippets and notes for myself.
That's it.
All proper campaign management, like the world itself, factions, maps, npcs, timetables and everything else I do on Word and Google Drive.
So yes, as a tool to manage your campaign, it isn't much. It is a quick and easy way to check and manage your PCs stats and equipment, but I see no other proper function for it. Together with other functions of D&D Beyond, like encounter builder, browsing magic items and customising your content it is a very helpful tool, but you do need another tool to properly keep track of your campaign.
Yep, it needs some work and is already being addressed. Many provided feedback on what they'd like to see and interact with in this thread:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/forums/d-d-beyond-general/d-d-beyond-feedback/3652-mega-thread-focused-feedback-campaign-management
It will be revamped and brought up to speed.
That's great to see! Beyond is already a really helpful tool for the DM, so I'll be waiting eagerly for more features for the campaign manager!
Um, that thread is from over two years ago and all we have is four text fields. Doesn't make DnDBeyond money directly so bottom of the development list, I get it.
There's no reason for the sly remarks.
If you wish for faster development on specific features, then I would suggest making your voice heard and voting for the features that matter to you: https://dndbeyond.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/community/topics/115000209847-Feature-Requests?sort_by=votes
As the community values certain aspects, those get higher priority in the eyes of the development team.
Its not sly remarks. Its reality, man.