I've been using D&D Beyond for a few games I've DM'd over the past few weeks or so, and it's been a really helpful tool to have by my side!
I don't know if it has already been mentioned in this thread, but one thing I'd love to see in the Monster descriptions are actual descriptions of the monster's real height, possibly aesthetic information that I can give to players, as well as any other useful role-playing information that will bring the creatures to life a little more. I like using my imagination in describing them, but as a DM I'd really appreciate something concrete to refer to, in order to keep my games consistent for my players.
But the sheer variety and abundance of monsters is fantastic; more than the Player's Handbook (which I use most frequently) and it's nice that I can simply scroll threw the various creature types to suit my current position in the game and say, "Ooh! That'll be a nice surprise for this encounter!"
Is there any way to view a list of them with different attributes and save those groups. Playing SKT and ran into a group of giants orcs and 3 other creature types. I can only have ready those which share the same searchable parameters. Also planing for multiple encounters would like to have groups of monsters save so can look at them all quickly.
Need a way to have tabs so you can keep multiple monsters open without having to re search every time. Also level up ability on monster page would be awesomr
Need a way to have tabs so you can keep multiple monsters open without having to re search every time. Also level up ability on monster page would be awesome
You can currently open the monster page in a new tab - and then cycle through them. Later on we should see additional tools such as a a fully-featured encounter builder is absolutely on the roadmap, but it is not included in what they have for launch (this was from @Badeye and is listed in the Developer Quotes thread).
I'd like to request that the encounter builder also have a "run encounter" feature, so that initiative order can be generated (and edited when people delay turns et cetera). Decrementing monster HP a plus.
One thing that I noticed is that all of the damage resistance and immunity text is not properly formatted, in that all the damage types are capitalized.
I think a way to sort creatures by "walking" "swimming" or "flying" would be greatly helpful, especially for Druids. I know there is an "Underwater" filter under source but there isn't anything for flying and it doesn't include creatures like crocodiles that don't live in water but can still swim.
Nice to know. We'll have to check things out to see what has been updated once we know the deployment of the fixes has occurred. I keep finding things after others do, so am not wasting my fingers typing up what someone else has found.
Added notes:
Just looked some more at it before I ran off to do something else and saw the following:
1) the capitalization of the damage type someone noted must have been fixed as I can't seem to find this in the several I looked at.
2) I don't see the double environment. Sure it is in the header and then at the bottom of the extended view of the information. It makes sense to have it in both so quick reference in a list of the primary (hoping the primary one is first when more than one since only one shows on the list info bar). I like that it is also inside the information so all environments could be seen. The top bar is a placeholder in the list and clicking on it anywhere nicely expands it out so just easier to open everything rather than fix the bar to have different clickable parts I think.
If I click on the "view monster page," the "monster rules" button next to the "browse homebrew" button doesn't work; instead, it takes me to a page that states the following:
"Not found
We were unable to find the page or file you were looking for."
If I click on the "view monster page," the "monster rules" button next to the "browse homebrew" button doesn't work; instead, it takes me to a page that states the following:
"Not found
We were unable to find the page or file you were looking for."
Just a placeholder until Homebrew capability is added into the platform.
If I click on the "view monster page," the "monster rules" button next to the "browse homebrew" button doesn't work; instead, it takes me to a page that states the following:
"Not found
We were unable to find the page or file you were looking for."
Just a placeholder until Homebrew capability is added into the platform.
I just went on a few of these and the monster rules - a generic page (same for all) comes up on the several that I randomly chose to take a look at. So the monster rules appear to be working, but if the button does not work on a particular monster then the link is broken for that particular monster for some reason.
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PbP - Beregost Blues - Portia Starflower, Half Elf, Cleric, Life Domain PbP - Tome of Annhilation - Vistani Mocanu, Human, Bard
If I click on the "view monster page," the "monster rules" button next to the "browse homebrew" button doesn't work; instead, it takes me to a page that states the following:
"Not found
We were unable to find the page or file you were looking for."
Just a placeholder until Homebrew capability is added into the platform.
I just went on a few of these and the monster rules - a generic page (same for all) comes up on the several that I randomly chose to take a look at. So the monster rules appear to be working, but if the button does not work on a particular monster then the link is broken for that particular monster for some reason.
That rules link was temporarily broke as we we're reorganizing the rules section to add in all Basic Rules. IT's fixed for all monster details pages now. Thanks!
I've been using D&D Beyond for a few games I've DM'd over the past few weeks or so, and it's been a really helpful tool to have by my side!
I don't know if it has already been mentioned in this thread, but one thing I'd love to see in the Monster descriptions are actual descriptions of the monster's real height, possibly aesthetic information that I can give to players, as well as any other useful role-playing information that will bring the creatures to life a little more. I like using my imagination in describing them, but as a DM I'd really appreciate something concrete to refer to, in order to keep my games consistent for my players.
But the sheer variety and abundance of monsters is fantastic; more than the Player's Handbook (which I use most frequently) and it's nice that I can simply scroll threw the various creature types to suit my current position in the game and say, "Ooh! That'll be a nice surprise for this encounter!"
Cannot wait to see more of D&D Beyond!
Is there any way to view a list of them with different attributes and save those groups. Playing SKT and ran into a group of giants orcs and 3 other creature types. I can only have ready those which share the same searchable parameters. Also planing for multiple encounters would like to have groups of monsters save so can look at them all quickly.
Need a way to have tabs so you can keep multiple monsters open without having to re search every time. Also level up ability on monster page would be awesomr
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I'd like to request that the encounter builder also have a "run encounter" feature, so that initiative order can be generated (and edited when people delay turns et cetera). Decrementing monster HP a plus.
One thing that I noticed is that all of the damage resistance and immunity text is not properly formatted, in that all the damage types are capitalized.
They should be lower case.
The kraken's monster page has the environment listed twice, and both times it says underwater.
Never mind. It's all monster pages. Probably a known error.
I think a way to sort creatures by "walking" "swimming" or "flying" would be greatly helpful, especially for Druids. I know there is an "Underwater" filter under source but there isn't anything for flying and it doesn't include creatures like crocodiles that don't live in water but can still swim.
Thanks!
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Nice to know. We'll have to check things out to see what has been updated once we know the deployment of the fixes has occurred. I keep finding things after others do, so am not wasting my fingers typing up what someone else has found.
Added notes:
Just looked some more at it before I ran off to do something else and saw the following:
1) the capitalization of the damage type someone noted must have been fixed as I can't seem to find this in the several I looked at.
2) I don't see the double environment. Sure it is in the header and then at the bottom of the extended view of the information. It makes sense to have it in both so quick reference in a list of the primary (hoping the primary one is first when more than one since only one shows on the list info bar). I like that it is also inside the information so all environments could be seen. The top bar is a placeholder in the list and clicking on it anywhere nicely expands it out so just easier to open everything rather than fix the bar to have different clickable parts I think.
PbP - Beregost Blues - Portia Starflower, Half Elf, Cleric, Life Domain
PbP - Tome of Annhilation - Vistani Mocanu, Human, Bard
Not sure if this is a broken link:
If I click on the "view monster page," the "monster rules" button next to the "browse homebrew" button doesn't work; instead, it takes me to a page that states the following:
"Not found
We were unable to find the page or file you were looking for."
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Wary the wizard who focuses on homebrew, for he can create nightmares that you wouldn't even dream of
I am the Inquisitor Imperitus. I am judge, jury, and executioner. Draw your last breath now, as I send you to the Nine Hells.
PbP - Beregost Blues - Portia Starflower, Half Elf, Cleric, Life Domain
PbP - Tome of Annhilation - Vistani Mocanu, Human, Bard
I am the Inquisitor Imperitus. I am judge, jury, and executioner. Draw your last breath now, as I send you to the Nine Hells.
Figured, but didn't see note that it was, but I saw that you addressed a couple of other things I see were fixed today too. Nice job so far!
PbP - Beregost Blues - Portia Starflower, Half Elf, Cleric, Life Domain
PbP - Tome of Annhilation - Vistani Mocanu, Human, Bard
Definitely bumping this; some more lore about each monster would be really good to see!