I like it. It looks like the tool we've been waiting for.
In general I'd like to emphasize the importance of this being easily usable on mobile devices. Maybe that's an obvious point. But easily selectable navigation features and general mobile functionality will be critical to this tool's success.
Also everything needs to be hyperlinked together. Details on items and monsters need to have links to relevant spells and rules. And there needs to be a reliable way to return to where you started. So linking away from the spell description doesn't have the user hunting through the rules and reapplying filters.
The filters seem to work well for the most part. They need some improvements most of which have been mentioned in other posts. Drop down selection over text entry seem to be preferred as they should be. And the important details seem to be laid out clearly and simply for quick visual comparison.
The important points for this tool I think are:
Quick and easy access to information.
Easy navigation between sections.
And having the information laid out in a concise and easily readable format while having access to greater detail.
The real test will occur at the game table.
The ability to create custom printable lists for character generation and campaign organization would be useful but I expect that feature may be present in the future beta releases.
I like it. It looks like the tool we've been waiting for.
In general I'd like to emphasize the importance of this being easily usable on mobile devices. Maybe that's an obvious point. But easily selectable navigation features and general mobile functionality will be critical to this tool's success.
Also everything needs to be hyperlinked together. Details on items and monsters need to have links to relevant spells and rules. And there needs to be a reliable way to return to where you started. So linking away from the spell description doesn't have the user hunting through the rules and reapplying filters.
The filters seem to work well for the most part. They need some improvements most of which have been mentioned in other posts. Drop down selection over text entry seem to be preferred as they should be. And the important details seem to be laid out clearly and simply for quick visual comparison.
The important points for this tool I think are:
Quick and easy access to information.
Easy navigation between sections.
And having the information laid out in a concise and easily readable format while having access to greater detail.
The real test will occur at the game table.
The ability to create custom printable lists for character generation and campaign organization would be useful but I expect that feature may be present in the future beta releases.