The title above isn't perfect, as I hope is understood. My concern as I listen to Wizards and look at the direction they seem to be taking D&D 5e, is that through updates and errata being released, the content I already purchased will become more or less unrecognizable to what I originally got. To be clear, I like D&D (I own every book currently except for the two newest adventures) but I have very much not liked either Monsters of the Multiverse or Spelljammer. While I can exercise my own values by not purchasing future content, do I have a reasonable concern that updates or errata will be forced on to me by DDB? It's not like I can disable such. If anyone can assuage my concerns on this subject I'd be grateful.
Regular errata is always pushed out to content you own. Has always been the case. Your PHB or any other sourcebook you own on DNDB has been updated over time with official WoTC errata. DDB contract with WoTC means that they support the latest official versions of the materials. Sometimes these are grammar fixes, sometimes rule clarifications, etc.
NEW content is not Errata. it is new content. Those are sold. So as One DND or 5.5 or whatever it is called is released, that new content that must be purchased. And older content will most likely get the (Legacy) tag they way Volo's and the original Mordekainens did. But it will still be usable if you already own it.
I doubt it's going to be forced on you. If you didn't buy MotM you still have your old races, and you can even still use them if you had bought it. Just like character options in Tasha's you are free to use your content as desired.
You have reasonable concern to a point. Errata if it changes the content in their original source materials automatically gets updated to the newest version, Curse of Strahd is the big one there as it got some pretty decent changes. Now, in terms of legacy content at least so far we're seeing them support both the old versions and the new versions.
If an errata comes out that changes all longswords to a D10 regardless of being versatile for instance, D&D Beyond would change the longsword on the backend to be a permanent D10.
Right now, day 1 of an announcement its hard to say what will happen 16 months from now. We just have to play it by ear.
You have reasonable concern to a point. Errata if it changes the content in their original source materials automatically gets updated to the newest version, Curse of Strahd is the big one there as it got some pretty decent changes. Now, in terms of legacy content at least so far we're seeing them support both the old versions and the new versions.
If an errata comes out that changes all longswords to a D10 regardless of being versatile for instance, D&D Beyond would change the longsword on the backend to be a permanent D10.
Right now, day 1 of an announcement its hard to say what will happen 16 months from now. We just have to play it by ear.
Yeah ... It just sucks as I was just getting back into the game, building maps in advance of an extended campaign.
I think an important thing to keep in mind is the distinction between new content and errata. Errata traditionally is a correction of previously misworded or unintended mechanics, or removal of problematic content. All of the new outlined content is much more in line with updated content akin to Tasha's or MotM, I figure it will run similarly.
I mean, we already have a prime example in MotM. I'd say the old PHB races and classes are gonna get that funky "legacy" tag and get moved to the back of the line. If you already own the book, then it shouldn't be an issue..
Will errata be applied automatically to your content and only that version will be accessible? Yes, this is how D&D Beyond has always operated, offering the latest version of the rules as Wizards of the Coast intends.
Are all changes to D&D errata? No, as we have seen with the transition from Volo's Guide to Monsters and Mordenkainen's Tome of foes to Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse, not all changes are classed as errata and those that aren't are not applied automatically.
Will future changes be errata or not? It's not been announced how future changes, including those under the One D&D codename.
Where can I make my voice heard on future changes? Be sure to pay attention to the One D&D portal on D&D Beyond for when regular feedback surveys open up so you can make sure your opinions and feedback are heard.
The title above isn't perfect, as I hope is understood. My concern as I listen to Wizards and look at the direction they seem to be taking D&D 5e, is that through updates and errata being released, the content I already purchased will become more or less unrecognizable to what I originally got. To be clear, I like D&D (I own every book currently except for the two newest adventures) but I have very much not liked either Monsters of the Multiverse or Spelljammer. While I can exercise my own values by not purchasing future content, do I have a reasonable concern that updates or errata will be forced on to me by DDB? It's not like I can disable such. If anyone can assuage my concerns on this subject I'd be grateful.
Regular errata is always pushed out to content you own. Has always been the case. Your PHB or any other sourcebook you own on DNDB has been updated over time with official WoTC errata. DDB contract with WoTC means that they support the latest official versions of the materials. Sometimes these are grammar fixes, sometimes rule clarifications, etc.
NEW content is not Errata. it is new content. Those are sold. So as One DND or 5.5 or whatever it is called is released, that new content that must be purchased. And older content will most likely get the (Legacy) tag they way Volo's and the original Mordekainens did. But it will still be usable if you already own it.
I doubt it's going to be forced on you. If you didn't buy MotM you still have your old races, and you can even still use them if you had bought it. Just like character options in Tasha's you are free to use your content as desired.
You have reasonable concern to a point. Errata if it changes the content in their original source materials automatically gets updated to the newest version, Curse of Strahd is the big one there as it got some pretty decent changes. Now, in terms of legacy content at least so far we're seeing them support both the old versions and the new versions.
If an errata comes out that changes all longswords to a D10 regardless of being versatile for instance, D&D Beyond would change the longsword on the backend to be a permanent D10.
Right now, day 1 of an announcement its hard to say what will happen 16 months from now. We just have to play it by ear.
Yeah ... It just sucks as I was just getting back into the game, building maps in advance of an extended campaign.
I think an important thing to keep in mind is the distinction between new content and errata. Errata traditionally is a correction of previously misworded or unintended mechanics, or removal of problematic content. All of the new outlined content is much more in line with updated content akin to Tasha's or MotM, I figure it will run similarly.
I mean, we already have a prime example in MotM. I'd say the old PHB races and classes are gonna get that funky "legacy" tag and get moved to the back of the line. If you already own the book, then it shouldn't be an issue..
Will errata be applied automatically to your content and only that version will be accessible? Yes, this is how D&D Beyond has always operated, offering the latest version of the rules as Wizards of the Coast intends.
Are all changes to D&D errata? No, as we have seen with the transition from Volo's Guide to Monsters and Mordenkainen's Tome of foes to Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse, not all changes are classed as errata and those that aren't are not applied automatically.
Will future changes be errata or not? It's not been announced how future changes, including those under the One D&D codename.
Where can I make my voice heard on future changes? Be sure to pay attention to the One D&D portal on D&D Beyond for when regular feedback surveys open up so you can make sure your opinions and feedback are heard.
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