I tried looking in the FAQ's and did not see an answer to my question so I wanted to try here.
If I were to have a physical copy of the PHB, is there some bit of information, like a QR code or Proof of Purchase, that I could load into DDB as to not have to purchase their digital PHB in order to have access to all of the sub-classes, backgrounds, etc?
No, there's no way to convert a physical purchase to DDB. You will need to purchase it separately on the site. The DDB version of any book is a completely different product from the physical books, like how a copy of the PHB on amazon is completely different to a copy sold in your local gaming store; purchasing one does not grant you the other for free or cheaper.
Speaking of cheaper, if you buy the Essentials Kit, that includes a code for the Dragon of Icespire Peak adventure free on DDB, as well as a code for 50% off the PHB
I tried looking in the FAQ's and did not see an answer to my question so I wanted to try here.
If I were to have a physical copy of the PHB, is there some bit of information, like a QR code or Proof of Purchase, that I could load into DDB as to not have to purchase their digital PHB in order to have access to all of the sub-classes, backgrounds, etc?
No, there's no way to convert a physical purchase to DDB. You will need to purchase it separately on the site. The DDB version of any book is a completely different product from the physical books, like how a copy of the PHB on amazon is completely different to a copy sold in your local gaming store; purchasing one does not grant you the other for free or cheaper.
Speaking of cheaper, if you buy the Essentials Kit, that includes a code for the Dragon of Icespire Peak adventure free on DDB, as well as a code for 50% off the PHB
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This gets asked a lot.
No, having the physical books does not mean you can get the D&D Beyond versions for free.
D&D Beyond is a different company than Wizards, which still has to pay a licensing fee for the books.
See this thread for more information and the value you get
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