But the other material isn't behind a paywall? I'm just trying to figure out with the Dark Elf specifically isn't available to pick from the "pool of not having to pay for" resources. What makes it different from the Goliath or Genasi?
Content coming from free material, like Basic Rules, SRD and Elemental Evil Companion (all free material from WotC) are also free here in DDB. Genasi and Goliath are from the Elemental Evil Companion, so they are free.
But the other material isn't behind a paywall? I'm just trying to figure out with the Dark Elf specifically isn't available to pick from the "pool of not having to pay for" resources. What makes it different from the Goliath or Genasi?
Because it was not available in the free material that WOTC released. Please check the SRD and the Basic Rules, that information is what is currently available for free in the builder and compendium. All else requires a payment.
You had to buy the Players Handbook in order to see that Drow was a playable race. The same here. You have to buy the content in order to use it here. Anything that is considered free content by WotC will be free content here. If you have to buy it from WotC, you'll have to buy it here.
But the other material isn't behind a paywall? I'm just trying to figure out with the Dark Elf specifically isn't available to pick from the "pool of not having to pay for" resources. What makes it different from the Goliath or Genasi?
The goliath and genasi are races described in the Elemental Evil Player's Companion which is a free product (available here). D&D Beyond includes material from that and the (also free) Basic Rules by default. The dark elf is from the Player's Handbook (not free), so it also costs money to unlock here.
They have said that UA will likely be added as a home brew type feature since it isn't official. I wouldn't expect anything until after Xanathar's Guide to Everthing releases as it will have some USA that has become official content.
I have the book and I have shared with with my players, but they cannot see the Drow / Dark elf race... why?
Do you or someone else in your campaign have a Master Tier subscription? Has the subscription owner turned on content sharing? If either answer is no, there’s your problem.
If the answer to both questions is yes, have the subscription owner turn content sharing off and then back on again.
Why is that
The elf subrace drow is unlock only with a one-time purchase, either the PHB or the race bundle.
Why is that, might I ask? It's in the PHB right here on page 24. Why are some classes locked behind a paywall?
Because is copyrighted material. So in order to access it, a purchase is needed.
But the other material isn't behind a paywall? I'm just trying to figure out with the Dark Elf specifically isn't available to pick from the "pool of not having to pay for" resources. What makes it different from the Goliath or Genasi?
Content coming from free material, like Basic Rules, SRD and Elemental Evil Companion (all free material from WotC) are also free here in DDB. Genasi and Goliath are from the Elemental Evil Companion, so they are free.
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InsidersYou had to buy the Players Handbook in order to see that Drow was a playable race. The same here. You have to buy the content in order to use it here. Anything that is considered free content by WotC will be free content here. If you have to buy it from WotC, you'll have to buy it here.
A dwarf with a canoe on his back? What could go wrong?
Ok, I see. Thanks.
How does this apply to unearthed arcana?
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So is there a reason then that eladrin is available to use and not drow even though it is in the tomb of foes?
That's cool.
You're missing out. 😄
Seriously, you can share cost with multiple players in a shared campaign (shared unlocked content). It becomes much less expensive.
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I have the book and I have shared with with my players, but they cannot see the Drow / Dark elf race... why?
Do you or someone else in your campaign have a Master Tier subscription? Has the subscription owner turned on content sharing? If either answer is no, there’s your problem.
If the answer to both questions is yes, have the subscription owner turn content sharing off and then back on again.
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Also note, drow is a subrace of elf. So they will be grouped together.