Thanks for the fast work, and good catch on glyphs of warding (the fact that it's italicized in the text is probably referencing it as an object rather than a spell).
Looking at chapters 1 and 2 (and this may pop up in later chapters as well), it looks like some of the links to different map areas (e.g., area Z4) link only on the area code (area Z4) while others link on the whole term (area Z4). There is an example of each format in Q5. SleepingArea section of chapter 1. I'm not sure which is preferred from a style point of view, but I'm guessing these should all be one or the other, not split between the two.
You are right. "Area" should have the link as well. I will run a check later.
In Appendix B: Monsters and NPCs the entry for Osvaldo Cassalanter states: Osvaldo is a chain devil. The words "chain devil" are in bold. Should it be a link to the monster https://www.dndbeyond.com/monsters/chain-devil ?
In Appendix B: Monsters and NPCs the entry for Osvaldo Cassalanter states: Osvaldo is a chain devil. The words "chain devil" are in bold. Should it be a link to the monster https://www.dndbeyond.com/monsters/chain-devil ?
Thanks for the fast work, and good catch on glyphs of warding (the fact that it's italicized in the text is probably referencing it as an object rather than a spell).
Looking at chapters 1 and 2 (and this may pop up in later chapters as well), it looks like some of the links to different map areas (e.g., area Z4) link only on the area code (area Z4) while others link on the whole term (area Z4). There is an example of each format in Q5. SleepingArea section of chapter 1. I'm not sure which is preferred from a style point of view, but I'm guessing these should all be one or the other, not split between the two.
You are right. "Area" should have the link as well. I will run a check later.
Looking through the chapters, it appears as though chapters 1 and 2 follow the convention "area A1" when linking area references in the text, while chapters 3-8 follow the convention "area A1." The convention in Tomb of Annihilation and Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage matches the former. The other adventure books don't appear to link to areas.
The correct convention is, as Filcat says, to link the whole area, like area Z4, though note where the text says something like, "the goblins in area 12 and 13" whilst the word area will be included in the link for area 12, only the number will be linked for area 13, as the word area doesn't precede it.
Hope that made sense.
I'm going to do some checking over the holiday season, running through each adventure module and ensuring all the linking is correct and consistent.
Sounds good. Another subtle point, in checking that consistency, is how linking is handled in adjacent sections. By and large, it appears as though area references aren't linked if the section being linked to is immediately adjacent. So if a reference to area A2 exists in the section for area A1 there won't be a link.
I've stumbled upon this a few times in my posting so perhaps I can answer this question. I believe in this instance glyphs of warding is italicized because it is in reference to an item (or a spell effect to be more precise) and not a spell. If that is the case then it is technically correct as is and shouldn't be linked to the spell glyph of warding. Now from a usefulness standpoint, it might still be nice for there to be some kind of link for quick reference when DMing the module, but that's a slightly different question to answer.
I've stumbled upon this a few times in my posting so perhaps I can answer this question. I believe in this instance glyphs of warding is italicized because it is in reference to an item (or a spell effect to be more precise) and not a spell. If that is the case then it is technically correct as is and shouldn't be linked to the spell glyph of warding. Now from a usefulness standpoint, it might still be nice for there to be some kind of link for quick reference when DMing the module, but that's a slightly different question to answer.
We linked glyphs of warding with the namesake spell, now that we can do it.
Sounds good. Another subtle point, in checking that consistency, is how linking is handled in adjacent sections. By and large, it appears as though area references aren't linked if the section being linked to is immediately adjacent. So if a reference to area A2 exists in the section for area A1 there won't be a link.
I'll try to fix the link consistency later in the week.
In the opening paragraph of Appendix A: Magic Items Jarlaxle is listed as having a Bracer of Daggers which is not a link. This item isn't listed anywhere else in the adventure.
A Bracer of Flying Daggers is both in the Appendix A and in Jarlaxle's stat block, while a Bracer of Daggers is not mentioned there.
This is the same in the hardcover, so it's a misprint/typo on their part. Can this be fixed on DDB or does it need to come from WotC?
In the opening paragraph of Appendix A: Magic Items Jarlaxle is listed as having a Bracer of Daggers which is not a link. This item isn't listed anywhere else in the adventure.
Linking to other areas follows a consistent rule - we always link, unless it is an adjacent area numerically.
So, for example, if area 3 references area 2 and area 4, we don't link either of those, as they are right next to it on the page.
It's not readily apparent from the text. I'm just looking at the text and see theater. Much easier to link, I think, than to switch context to the table of contents and find the right location.
You are right. "Area" should have the link as well. I will run a check later.
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This is fixed. Thanks.
In Appendix B: Monsters and NPCs the entry for Osvaldo Cassalanter states: Osvaldo is a chain devil. The words "chain devil" are in bold. Should it be a link to the monster https://www.dndbeyond.com/monsters/chain-devil ?
Yes, and it has been fixed. Thanks.
Looking through the chapters, it appears as though chapters 1 and 2 follow the convention "area A1" when linking area references in the text, while chapters 3-8 follow the convention "area A1." The convention in Tomb of Annihilation and Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage matches the former. The other adventure books don't appear to link to areas.
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D&D Beyond FoundersThe correct convention is, as Filcat says, to link the whole area, like area Z4, though note where the text says something like, "the goblins in area 12 and 13" whilst the word area will be included in the link for area 12, only the number will be linked for area 13, as the word area doesn't precede it.
Hope that made sense.
I'm going to do some checking over the holiday season, running through each adventure module and ensuring all the linking is correct and consistent.
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Sounds good. Another subtle point, in checking that consistency, is how linking is handled in adjacent sections. By and large, it appears as though area references aren't linked if the section being linked to is immediately adjacent. So if a reference to area A2 exists in the section for area A1 there won't be a link.
Hi, the map thing is happening again. When I click the post maps, it takes me to the cover image. How do I fix this?
Can this now be fixed with the update to the tool tips?
[ spell ]glyph of warding;glyphs of warding[ /spell ] = glyphs of warding
I've stumbled upon this a few times in my posting so perhaps I can answer this question. I believe in this instance glyphs of warding is italicized because it is in reference to an item (or a spell effect to be more precise) and not a spell. If that is the case then it is technically correct as is and shouldn't be linked to the spell glyph of warding. Now from a usefulness standpoint, it might still be nice for there to be some kind of link for quick reference when DMing the module, but that's a slightly different question to answer.
We linked glyphs of warding with the namesake spell, now that we can do it.
I'll try to fix the link consistency later in the week.
In the opening paragraph of Appendix A: Magic Items Jarlaxle is listed as having a Bracer of Daggers which is not a link. This item isn't listed anywhere else in the adventure.
A Bracer of Flying Daggers is both in the Appendix A and in Jarlaxle's stat block, while a Bracer of Daggers is not mentioned there.
This is the same in the hardcover, so it's a misprint/typo on their part. Can this be fixed on DDB or does it need to come from WotC?
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D&D Beyond FoundersThis has been fixed. Thank you for raising it. :)
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In Dragon Season\Alley\Winter\Zhentarim Safe House, it says Vevette Blackwater appears in Appendix B but she is nowhere to be seen there.
I don't know if it's a reference bug or if she is missing from the appendix.
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Vevette Blackwater (CE female Tethyrian human swashbuckler; see appendix B)
The end of the rooftop chase in winter is missing the link to the theater. I know it's the next encounter but it's inconsistent.
Theater says area P5 has higher ceiling. Is that supposed to be area P4?
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D&D Beyond FoundersLinking to other areas follows a consistent rule - we always link, unless it is an adjacent area numerically.
So, for example, if area 3 references area 2 and area 4, we don't link either of those, as they are right next to it on the page.
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It's not readily apparent from the text. I'm just looking at the text and see theater. Much easier to link, I think, than to switch context to the table of contents and find the right location.
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