Good catch...I hadn't noticed that they still didn't have the +2 bonus on the spell description. Might want to make this comment in the Bugs thread if you haven't already.
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Thing that I love: the bottom-right (on desktop) panel that contains actions/features/notes/etc. Organization works for me.
Thing that I do *not* love: the box has a fixed height. Instead of stretching to fit as much content as exists, it cuts off. That means that on my screen, I have a scrollbar for the whole sheet… and a second scrollbar just for the features box.
One of the reasons why the old character sheet was thrown out was the accordions-with-scroll-views-are-stupid problem. This essentially rehashes it the same way.
Can we get that box to stretch to fit the content so that scrolling the sheet = scrolling the feature box? (Especially good on touch devices where the two things conflict)
Good catch...I hadn't noticed that they still didn't have the +2 bonus on the spell description. Might want to make this comment in the Bugs thread if you haven't already.
It should even be +2+spell (slot) level...
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Biggest thing I still want on the character sheet and builder is a way to generate higher level starting gold and items. (Unless this is a feature you get with the DMG as I haven't purchased that book yet)
Would be really cool to add the ability just to write a custom condition in that section. Eg. just the ability to write 'Haste' or 'Enlarged' - Even if no stats are affected. Therefore we are reminded that we have that condition.
Furthermore, eventually would love to have more conditions added to the game from spells
Searching isn't finding anything, but is there a way on this sheet to track spells cast on you? I see where you can set conditions, but they look to be all of the negative conditions and not any applied to you that could be positive in nature, such as Bless, Enlarge, Guidance, etc.
I don't know if this has been mentioned. It does not look like the DC for arcane shots are updating as I level up. I started with a DC:12. Now, i'm level 5 it should be DC: 13
I don't know if this has been mentioned. It does not look like the DC for arcane shots are updating as I level up. I started with a DC:12. Now, i'm level 5 it should be DC: 13
It does seem to be working for me, even with a multiclass character. Which options did you take? Is your character sheet public?
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Putting spell attacks under the "attack" list doesn't make sense for characters with multiple attacks on their turn. My character sheet says "Attacks per Action: 2" then, immediately beneath, has thorn whip in the list of attacks. Someone inexperienced with the game would easily assume that this character can thorn whip twice per turn.
I am new to D&D Beyond so I do not have experience with the 'old' character sheet, but I love the new character sheet. The online sheet is very intuitive and easy to use.
One issue I found with the online sheet has to do with Initiative. All of the other fields are great in that when you click on them it will show you exactly how the value was arrived at. You can see the calculation and what ability mod and other bonuses were used. For some reason, Initiative does not do this. It just prints out the rulebook entry which itself does not show the calculation. my character is a Bard so I am thinking I get half-proficiency added to my Dex to arrive at initiative, but the sheet could make this more clear.
And I do have a couple concerns with the exported sheet.
Proficiency/Expertise The online sheet has a great way of reflecting half-proficiency, proficiency, and expertise with, respectively, the half-shaded circle, fully-shaded circle, and fully-shaded circle with a circle around it.
Unfortunately, the exported sheet does not use this approach. For some reason, the sheet does not shade the circles, but rather prints an 'H', 'P', or 'E' inside each. The letters do not fit and are illegible making it hard to distinguish what level that skill is.
Spells I am not a fan of the single large list of spells in the exported sheet. It is functional and includes some good information for quick reference (I like the PHB reference being included). The page just seems like it needs a polish to aesthetically fit with the rest of the sheet.
Empty pages The default exported sheet is 4 pages. If you add equipment, it can grow to 5 pages. The problem is that while pages 1, 2, and 5 are loaded with information, the other pages have very little content. Page 3 has 5 items that I guess could not fit on page 2. Page 4 has my background information that is basically 4 sentences. I know that once I add more info about my background and such these pages will be more complete, but it seems there could be some dynamic layouts so that the number of pages with minimal content is limited.
I recently had a situation come up where my character was restrained and could not speak. It would be wonderful if you could filter spells by their required Components. I.e if my hands were tied I could filter for spells that did not require a Somatic component
The description of Bardic Inspiration now reads: "As a bonus action, a creature within 60 ft. that can hear you gains an inspiration die. For 10 minutes, the creature can add it to one ability check, attack roll, or saving throw. This can be added after seeing the roll, but before knowing the outcome."
It does not include what the current inspiration die is (i.e. d6,d8,d10) requiring the player or DM to look up what the die should be for the bard's current level.
There is the same issue with the description of Cutting Words.
All that would be required would be to add the die in parentheses after "inspiration die" i.e. "inspiration die (d8)" *edit* The die number is listed under "Features and Traits" "
Bardic Inspirationd8PHB53
As a bonus action, a creature (other than you) within 60 ft. that can hear you gains an inspiration die. For 10 minutes, the creature can add it to one ability check, attack roll, or saving throw. This can be added after seeing the roll, but before knowing the outcome. "
but it shouldn't be necessary to change tabs and hunt for that when looking at the actions you can do in the middle of combat or otherwise. Why isn't the "d8" next to "Bardic Inspiration" included in the actions tab? There is the same issue with Battle Master's superiority dice description.
The description of Bardic Inspiration now reads: "As a bonus action, a creature within 60 ft. that can hear you gains an inspiration die. For 10 minutes, the creature can add it to one ability check, attack roll, or saving throw. This can be added after seeing the roll, but before knowing the outcome."
It does not include what the current inspiration die is (i.e. d6,d8,d10) requiring the player or DM to look up what the die should be for the bard's current level.
There is the same issue with the description of Cutting Words.
All that would be required would be to add the die in parentheses after "inspiration die" i.e. "inspiration die (d8)" *edit* The die number is listed under "Features and Traits" "
Bardic Inspirationd8PHB53
As a bonus action, a creature (other than you) within 60 ft. that can hear you gains an inspiration die. For 10 minutes, the creature can add it to one ability check, attack roll, or saving throw. This can be added after seeing the roll, but before knowing the outcome. "
but it shouldn't be necessary to change tabs and hunt for that when looking at the actions you can do in the middle of combat or otherwise. Why isn't the "d8" next to "Bardic Inspiration" included in the actions tab?
The Inspiration Die is now added to the short description of Bardic Inspiration, in both Bonus Action and Class Features.
Any chance the Sleep spell can get some love on the Character sheet? Would be great if we could see number of dice we roll using various spell slots right on the sheet.
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On the character sheet there are references to the source book and page number. For example, Bardic Inspiration references PHB 53. If you click on the item in the sheet you get the relevant text, but if pull up the online source book, there is no way to search for a page number. At least none I can see.
While the online compendiums are more than just eBooks, since the character sheets reference page numbers, the compendiums should provide page numbers and even allow you to enter a page you wish to go to.
I recently had a situation come up where my character was restrained and could not speak. It would be wonderful if you could filter spells by their required Components. I.e if my hands were tied I could filter for spells that did not require a Somatic component
Asked for this weeks ago so hopefully in the pipeline. Also makes sense when you're trying to be discrete, or lose access to your equipment (material components/focus).
Hi there! Any idea when the character sheet might properly reflect the Disciple of Life feature for Clerics of the Life Domain?
Good catch...I hadn't noticed that they still didn't have the +2 bonus on the spell description. Might want to make this comment in the Bugs thread if you haven't already.
Former AL Sr. LC for DFW.
Co-coord for AL at Common Ground, Dallas.
AL Characters:
Thing that I love: the bottom-right (on desktop) panel that contains actions/features/notes/etc. Organization works for me.
Thing that I do *not* love: the box has a fixed height. Instead of stretching to fit as much content as exists, it cuts off. That means that on my screen, I have a scrollbar for the whole sheet… and a second scrollbar just for the features box.
One of the reasons why the old character sheet was thrown out was the accordions-with-scroll-views-are-stupid problem. This essentially rehashes it the same way.
Can we get that box to stretch to fit the content so that scrolling the sheet = scrolling the feature box? (Especially good on touch devices where the two things conflict)
It should even be +2+spell (slot) level...
--[ Natural 20 - that's how I roll! ]--
We've stopped this OGL madness, but stay vigilant, they tried it once, they can try it again.
Biggest thing I still want on the character sheet and builder is a way to generate higher level starting gold and items. (Unless this is a feature you get with the DMG as I haven't purchased that book yet)
Adding additional and custom conditions:
Would be really cool to add the ability just to write a custom condition in that section. Eg. just the ability to write 'Haste' or 'Enlarged' - Even if no stats are affected. Therefore we are reminded that we have that condition.
Furthermore, eventually would love to have more conditions added to the game from spells
Love all your work
As far as I know, there are no official rules on starting equipment for higher level characters; even the dmg only had suggestions.
--[ Natural 20 - that's how I roll! ]--
We've stopped this OGL madness, but stay vigilant, they tried it once, they can try it again.
Searching isn't finding anything, but is there a way on this sheet to track spells cast on you? I see where you can set conditions, but they look to be all of the negative conditions and not any applied to you that could be positive in nature, such as Bless, Enlarge, Guidance, etc.
I don't know if this has been mentioned. It does not look like the DC for arcane shots are updating as I level up. I started with a DC:12. Now, i'm level 5 it should be DC: 13
It does seem to be working for me, even with a multiclass character. Which options did you take? Is your character sheet public?
--[ Natural 20 - that's how I roll! ]--
We've stopped this OGL madness, but stay vigilant, they tried it once, they can try it again.
The font on the .pdf comes out rather small and hard to read. One or two points higher would be nice.
Putting spell attacks under the "attack" list doesn't make sense for characters with multiple attacks on their turn. My character sheet says "Attacks per Action: 2" then, immediately beneath, has thorn whip in the list of attacks. Someone inexperienced with the game would easily assume that this character can thorn whip twice per turn.
I am new to D&D Beyond so I do not have experience with the 'old' character sheet, but I love the new character sheet. The online sheet is very intuitive and easy to use.
One issue I found with the online sheet has to do with Initiative. All of the other fields are great in that when you click on them it will show you exactly how the value was arrived at. You can see the calculation and what ability mod and other bonuses were used. For some reason, Initiative does not do this. It just prints out the rulebook entry which itself does not show the calculation. my character is a Bard so I am thinking I get half-proficiency added to my Dex to arrive at initiative, but the sheet could make this more clear.
And I do have a couple concerns with the exported sheet.
Proficiency/Expertise
The online sheet has a great way of reflecting half-proficiency, proficiency, and expertise with, respectively, the half-shaded circle, fully-shaded circle, and fully-shaded circle with a circle around it.
Unfortunately, the exported sheet does not use this approach. For some reason, the sheet does not shade the circles, but rather prints an 'H', 'P', or 'E' inside each. The letters do not fit and are illegible making it hard to distinguish what level that skill is.
Spells
I am not a fan of the single large list of spells in the exported sheet. It is functional and includes some good information for quick reference (I like the PHB reference being included). The page just seems like it needs a polish to aesthetically fit with the rest of the sheet.
Empty pages
The default exported sheet is 4 pages. If you add equipment, it can grow to 5 pages. The problem is that while pages 1, 2, and 5 are loaded with information, the other pages have very little content. Page 3 has 5 items that I guess could not fit on page 2. Page 4 has my background information that is basically 4 sentences. I know that once I add more info about my background and such these pages will be more complete, but it seems there could be some dynamic layouts so that the number of pages with minimal content is limited.
Thanks
I recently had a situation come up where my character was restrained and could not speak. It would be wonderful if you could filter spells by their required Components. I.e if my hands were tied I could filter for spells that did not require a Somatic component
The description of Bardic Inspiration now reads:
"As a bonus action, a creature within 60 ft. that can hear you gains an inspiration die. For 10 minutes, the creature can add it to one ability check, attack roll, or saving throw. This can be added after seeing the roll, but before knowing the outcome."
It does not include what the current inspiration die is (i.e. d6,d8,d10) requiring the player or DM to look up what the die should be for the bard's current level.
There is the same issue with the description of Cutting Words.
All that would be required would be to add the die in parentheses after "inspiration die" i.e. "inspiration die (d8)"
*edit*
The die number is listed under "Features and Traits"
"
As a bonus action, a creature (other than you) within 60 ft. that can hear you gains an inspiration die. For 10 minutes, the creature can add it to one ability check, attack roll, or saving throw. This can be added after seeing the roll, but before knowing the outcome. "
but it shouldn't be necessary to change tabs and hunt for that when looking at the actions you can do in the middle of combat or otherwise. Why isn't the "d8" next to "Bardic Inspiration" included in the actions tab?
There is the same issue with Battle Master's superiority dice description.
The Inspiration Die is now added to the short description of Bardic Inspiration, in both Bonus Action and Class Features.
Any chance the Sleep spell can get some love on the Character sheet? Would be great if we could see number of dice we roll using various spell slots right on the sheet.
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I just noticed something else.
On the character sheet there are references to the source book and page number. For example, Bardic Inspiration references PHB 53. If you click on the item in the sheet you get the relevant text, but if pull up the online source book, there is no way to search for a page number. At least none I can see.
While the online compendiums are more than just eBooks, since the character sheets reference page numbers, the compendiums should provide page numbers and even allow you to enter a page you wish to go to.
Asked for this weeks ago so hopefully in the pipeline. Also makes sense when you're trying to be discrete, or lose access to your equipment (material components/focus).
The page numbers were added due to user feedback from people wanting to be able to reference physical books.
Can you explain what scenarios would make it useful to be able to enter page numbers to look up information on D&D Beyond?
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