This might already be in the works, but it would be great to have a search feature in the Compendium section. Being able to type in "grapple" or "sneaking" and go there instead of searching through the links to where you think it is.
After getting a look at this, I'm wondering what is going to make this special. It has the same features (and apparent future features) as the App GameMaster 5. Why allows you to store characters, spells (created and normal), monsters (created and normal). So, why shouldn't I stick with this and not go with a proven, well developed app?
I popped into the forum to make sure this suggestion was made. For my money, which I may or may not spend on this in the end, if the rules compendium isn't complete, meaning, not just SRD (I realize you have to use SRD for a beta), and completely searchable, I wouldn't use it.
I registered just to say that this needs to happen. Way too often we are at the table and a rule question pops up like "Hmm, is there a limit to holding your breath?" It's much easier to search for that rather than guessing at which category it's in. I can do that in my hardcopy in not much more time than online, which means online isn't giving me a great benefit. Being able to search and get meaningful results instantly, perhaps with a preview of what section they're in, would be a huge benefit.
The rub would be that this app/program has all of the rules pre-loaded into when it's done since it's official. Any other apps or programs (like GameMaster5) shouldn't have more than just the SRD or else they would be illegal/piracy.
I was hoping a staff member would say they plan on a full search of the compendium.
I also find that there are not sections for classes and can't find feats on the main compendium list area. I would expect topics would include links to race, class and a feat section besides what is there and not in the item, spell and monster search areas. So even the "section" or "topic" area needs some expanding.
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This is my first look and I love the idea! I can't wait to playtest this in my weekly game and bring some constructive feedback. Thank you all for your work on this!
My first thought is the ability to setup your own DM or PC profile to use during a game to limit the temptation of meta-gaming monster stat blocks as the DM throws them at the players in game. The player profile would limit what info was searchable while it was on. Maybe with default settings or customizable for different characters. Not anything permanent so you could switch the profile off when out of game or change your profile if you are DMing one game and playing in another. Choosing not to meta-game is an honor system and the profile won't change that. It just might limit the temptation in the heat of the moment after that Black Pudding splits twice, corrodes a few weapons, and the players start to panic :)
100% agree on searchability. Especially if this is meant to be digested in a mobile format. Simple search tools are vital. Otherwise we're just flipping through pages like the good old days.
Yeah, saw the confirmation of the searchable compendium. What I was hoping that the listing we have now would have classes and races, so if you want to go read about the cleric you could go the class box and click on cleric and then all the information from the compendium is listed there though I will admit since the are in the first part of the SRD they are easier to find with some patient scrolling. ;)
I think it would be cool if feats get added later on as searchable like spells, items and monsters are now. Those seem to work pretty good for functionality so far which I think is the main point of only what is there so far is so we make sure the base functionality and information got put in correctly and then expand on it as we go. I've seen a lot of great feedback and bugs that were found so far. Lots of things getting fixed or should work better when we go into another phase, which makes this more promising. I've tested all sorts of things online and I'm hoping this gets a good overhaul before they put it live. Of course, I will not expect it to be perfect, but I'm hoping there is an easy way to do bug reports even after it goes live to help them out.
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I was DM for a game a couple of nights ago and one of my players took 3/4 cover. I couldn't remember how that worked, went to look for it in the compendium and was disappointed that there wasn't a search. Good news is that I still found it quicker than if I was leafing through the book, but yeah, a search would have been even better.
Don't know if it's already been suggested, but due to avernus and errabon, is there a possibility that boons will be added to the character sheet, just like how you can manage your feats. So that it would automatically apply a boon rather than having to go about altering everything manually.
Don't know if it's already been suggested, but due to avernus and errabon, is there a possibility that boons will be added to the character sheet, just like how you can manage your feats. So that it would automatically apply a boon rather than having to go about altering everything manually.
Under extras
-Manage feats
-Manage boons
The General Feature System (as listed on the roadmap) will cover boons, franchise roles and other such things.
This might already be in the works, but it would be great to have a search feature in the Compendium section. Being able to type in "grapple" or "sneaking" and go there instead of searching through the links to where you think it is.
Thanks!
I would love if the search used some type of "type ahead" feature.
After getting a look at this, I'm wondering what is going to make this special. It has the same features (and apparent future features) as the App GameMaster 5. Why allows you to store characters, spells (created and normal), monsters (created and normal). So, why shouldn't I stick with this and not go with a proven, well developed app?
I popped into the forum to make sure this suggestion was made. For my money, which I may or may not spend on this in the end, if the rules compendium isn't complete, meaning, not just SRD (I realize you have to use SRD for a beta), and completely searchable, I wouldn't use it.
I registered just to say that this needs to happen. Way too often we are at the table and a rule question pops up like "Hmm, is there a limit to holding your breath?" It's much easier to search for that rather than guessing at which category it's in. I can do that in my hardcopy in not much more time than online, which means online isn't giving me a great benefit. Being able to search and get meaningful results instantly, perhaps with a preview of what section they're in, would be a huge benefit.
Full site searching is def something we care about :)
I do stuff, sometimes.
Good, I was going to say this is a definite need.
Awesome, thank you.
The rub would be that this app/program has all of the rules pre-loaded into when it's done since it's official. Any other apps or programs (like GameMaster5) shouldn't have more than just the SRD or else they would be illegal/piracy.
I was hoping a staff member would say they plan on a full search of the compendium.
I also find that there are not sections for classes and can't find feats on the main compendium list area. I would expect topics would include links to race, class and a feat section besides what is there and not in the item, spell and monster search areas. So even the "section" or "topic" area needs some expanding.
PbP - Beregost Blues - Portia Starflower, Half Elf, Cleric, Life Domain
PbP - Tome of Annhilation - Vistani Mocanu, Human, Bard
I think those are coming, the current compendium is just the open game stuff.
This is my first look and I love the idea! I can't wait to playtest this in my weekly game and bring some constructive feedback. Thank you all for your work on this!
My first thought is the ability to setup your own DM or PC profile to use during a game to limit the temptation of meta-gaming monster stat blocks as the DM throws them at the players in game. The player profile would limit what info was searchable while it was on. Maybe with default settings or customizable for different characters. Not anything permanent so you could switch the profile off when out of game or change your profile if you are DMing one game and playing in another. Choosing not to meta-game is an honor system and the profile won't change that. It just might limit the temptation in the heat of the moment after that Black Pudding splits twice, corrodes a few weapons, and the players start to panic :)
100% agree on searchability. Especially if this is meant to be digested in a mobile format. Simple search tools are vital. Otherwise we're just flipping through pages like the good old days.
Yeah, saw the confirmation of the searchable compendium. What I was hoping that the listing we have now would have classes and races, so if you want to go read about the cleric you could go the class box and click on cleric and then all the information from the compendium is listed there though I will admit since the are in the first part of the SRD they are easier to find with some patient scrolling. ;)
I think it would be cool if feats get added later on as searchable like spells, items and monsters are now. Those seem to work pretty good for functionality so far which I think is the main point of only what is there so far is so we make sure the base functionality and information got put in correctly and then expand on it as we go. I've seen a lot of great feedback and bugs that were found so far. Lots of things getting fixed or should work better when we go into another phase, which makes this more promising. I've tested all sorts of things online and I'm hoping this gets a good overhaul before they put it live. Of course, I will not expect it to be perfect, but I'm hoping there is an easy way to do bug reports even after it goes live to help them out.
PbP - Beregost Blues - Portia Starflower, Half Elf, Cleric, Life Domain
PbP - Tome of Annhilation - Vistani Mocanu, Human, Bard
Glad to see this is on the list.
I was DM for a game a couple of nights ago and one of my players took 3/4 cover. I couldn't remember how that worked, went to look for it in the compendium and was disappointed that there wasn't a search. Good news is that I still found it quicker than if I was leafing through the book, but yeah, a search would have been even better.
Don't know if it's already been suggested, but due to avernus and errabon, is there a possibility that boons will be added to the character sheet, just like how you can manage your feats. So that it would automatically apply a boon rather than having to go about altering everything manually.
Under extras
-Manage feats
-Manage boons
The General Feature System (as listed on the roadmap) will cover boons, franchise roles and other such things.
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